Scholarships - (for Seniors unless noted differently)
Coss Family Foundation Scholarship Fund of the Saint Paul Foundation
Eligible applicants are high school seniors graduating from a high school in Dakota and Ramsey county and are planning to enroll at least half-time in an
undergraduate course of study at an accredited, degree-granting two- or
four- year college, university or technical college.
Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, unusual personal or famliy circumstances, a personal statement and letters of recommendation.
The awards are $500 to $3,500 based on financial need, renewable over four years. Applications available at: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/cossfamily
Deadline: postmarked by February 10
Constance Currie Scholarship Award
Offered through the College Access Resource Center at the
and Neighborhood House, eligible applicants must live or have lived, worked or volunteered on the St. Paul's West Side community, (55107 zip code), be actively involved within the West Side community or Neighborhood House pursuing a first-time post-secondary education
Award are $300 to $2,500.
Applications available at: www.neighb.org
Deadline: March 6
The Puckett Scholars Program
The Puckett Scholars Program is open to all Minnesota high school graduates
who have been admitted to the University of Minnesota. The scholarship
award is $4,000 for the first year, renewable annually for up to four
years. For more information about the scholarship, visit:
http://www.academic.umn.edu/equity/awards/scholarships.html
Application due March 31, 2009
The Jackie Robinson Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Scholarship provides $7,500 annually to historically
underrepresented high school students showing leadership potential and
demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or
university of their choice. These scholarships are administeredin
partnership with the Jackie Robinson Foundation's Education and Leadership
Development Program. For more information and to apply online, please
visit:
http://www.jackierobinson.org
Application due March 31, 2009
Toyota Community Scholars Scholarship
– 100 renewable four-year scholarships nation-wide based on academics,
leadership and community service. One student from Harding may be
nominated for this award. Applications available in 1382. Deadline:
January 4.
Gates Millennium Scholars Scholarship –
open to students of color with a 3.3 or higher GPA unweighted,
leadership, community service and extra-curricular activities, meets
the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria and is nominated by a
teacher/counselor, coach, advisor or another non-relative adult.
Deadline: December 31 – paper application; January 11 – online
application. GMS website: www.gmsp.org
For Juniors – Discover Scholarship Program
– (Formerly Discover Card Tribute Award) up to ten $30,000 scholarships
based on 2.75 unweighted GPA, demonstrated community service,
leadership and “has faced a significant roadblock or challenge”. Apply
online at http://www.discoverfinancial.com/community/scholarship.shtml
or applications available in 1382. Deadline: January 31.
The 2008 Sam Walton Community Scholarship,
awards of $1,000 to graduating seniors not employed by WalMart or Sam’s
Club. Apply online at www.walmartfoundation.org Deadline: January 14.
Minnesota State University-Mankato New Entering Freshman Scholarship
Application – for Presidential Scholar, Maverick, Graham Chemistry and
Meredith Scholar awards; based on class rank, ACT score and responses
to scholarship application. Deadline: January 15.
Union Plus Scholarship Program
– for union members, spouses, and DEPENDENTS of union members. Based on
academics, character, leadership, social awareness, career goals and
financial need. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. Essay
regarding career goals, aspirations, community service, relationship
with the union & labor movement & how it has personally
affected your life. www.unionplus.org/education Jan. 31.
Minnesota Family Involvement Council Scholarship Program
– for students pursuing postsecondary education in 2008-09 who are
members of a credit union with headquarters in MN. Two $1,000 and
thirteen $500 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available
in 1382 or online at www.mnfic.org/scholarships.html Deadline:
February 1.
The Hispanic College Fund High School Scholarship Program
- for Hispanic Americans who are a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
with a 3.0 unweighted GPA. Visit www.hsf.net and click “Scholarships”
and then click “Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors”. March
15.
Ron Brown Scholar Program For African-American -
seniors only with academic achievement, leadership ability, community
service, & financial need. 10 $10,000. www.ronbrown.org Deadline:
January 9
Entrepreneurial Scholarship – Seniors, if
you own & operate a business you may apply for this $40,000
scholarship. www.mckelveyfoundation.org Deadline: January 15.
Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship
- Selection criteria: enroll full-time Fall of 2008, financial need,
academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school
and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals
and aspirations, and an outside appraisal. Unusual personal or family
circumstances will also be considered. First generation college-bound
students and those attending a two-year college or vocational-technical
school will receive special consideration.
http://simonyouth.scholarshipamerica.org January 31.
Southwest Minnesota State University-Marshall Access and Opportunity Scholarship -
open to seniors from Minneapolis & St. Paul Public High schools,
with 3.0 or better GPA, minimum ACT – 22 and eligible for federal
financial aid. Maximum award $6,000/year for four years for tuition,
fees, room/board iand books. Deadline: February 1.
PFund Scholarships
– $2,000 - $5,000 awards available for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or
Transgender (GLBT) students OR students from a GLBT family.
Application and information at www.PFundOnline.org Deadline: February
1.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award – 400 $1,000
merit-based scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate
entrepreneurial spirit by starting their own business, or participate
in DECA, Junior Achievement, Future Business Leaders of America, Future
Farmers of America, National Foundation of Entrepreneurship or other
initiatives. Apply online at: www.goonline.cc The Access key=NFIB.
Deadline: February 11.
Coss Family Foundation Scholarship Fund
- $500 to $3500 renewable awards based on financial need, academic
record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and
community activities, work experience, unusual personal or family
circumstances, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
Other Criteria: must be a senior who is graduating from a public or
private high school in either Ramsey or Dakota county, planning to
enroll at least half-time (6 credits) at any 2-year or 4-year college.
www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/cossfamily Due: Feb. 15.
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
– twelve $2,000 scholarships awarded to students in MN based on:
ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for
self, family and community and ability to succeed in college. To apply
go to: www.axa-achievement.com Deadline: February 15.
Burger King Scholars Program
– Up to 700 $1,000 scholarships available; requires part-time
employment of 15 hrs/week, 40 weeks/year; 2.5 or higher GPA, community
service, financial need and plans to enroll in a two or four-year
college, university or vocational/technical school in the Fall of
2008. Go to www.bk.com/scholars Deadline: February 15.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars program
- up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.
MUST ENROLL IN A MINNESOTA PUBLIC college or university pursuing a 4
YEAR DEGREE, financial need, minimum GPA of 2.75. Visit
www.kfcscholars.org Deadline: February 15.
National Co-op Scholarship Program
– 185 merit-based $6,000 renewable scholarships awarded to students who
apply and are accepted to one of the following schools for the
cooperative education program and apply for the scholarship: Drexel U,
Johnson & Wales U, Kettering U, C.W. Post Campus of Long Island U,
Northeastern U, Pace U, Rochester Institute of Technology, U of
Cincinnati, U of Toledo and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Apply
for the scholarship online at: www.co-op.edu Deadline: February 15.
US Bank Internet Scholarship
– 30 $1,000 scholarships for college-bound seniors in a random
drawing. Apply online at www.usbank.com/studentbanking Deadline: Feb.
29.
Savvi Formalwear Scholarship - $1,000 scholarships
for MN seniors going to college or technical school fall 2008.
Application forms at any Savvi Formalwear or in 1382
www.savviminnesota.com/prom/scholarship.asp
College of Visual Arts
– merit-based scholarships for students with a 3.0 or higher GPA
pursuing careers in Art. Must apply to CVA and be accepted by March
1. Submit 10 examples of your best work and a letter of
recommendation from your Art Teacher. Deadline: March 1.
MnACC Student of Color Scholarship –
At least 10 $500 scholarships awarded to MN high school graduates, US
citizen or Permanent Resident of ethnic minority descent, planning to
attend a two-year or four-year MnACC member postsecondary school in
2008-09. To apply online: go to www.mnacc.org or applications
available in 1382. Deadline: March 31
Minnesota Women’s Golf Association Foundation Scholarship
– $2,000 per year. Minnesota Senior girls with an interest or
involvement in golf (you need not play), a 3.2 or better GPA, financial
need & involvement in extra-curricular activities may apply.
Deadline: March 31.
http://www.mwga-online.org/new/foundation_application.cfm
Dunwoody Outstanding Student Award – Scholarships from $1,000-$3,000 for students pursuing careers in industry and technology at Dunwoody
College
of Tech. Requires rank in top half of class; community activities,
leadership, good citizenship and work experience. Deadline: April 1
http://www.dunwoody.edu/content/default.cfm?pid=78
TFCU Foundation Scholarships
– 8 - $1,000 scholarships – 4 awarded to seniors from St. Paul public
and alternative high schools. Based on passing the Minnesota BST’s,
2.5 GPA, financial need and postsecondary plans for Fall 2009.
Deadline: April 15.
Olga B. Hart Education Foundation Scholarship
– 7 scholarships ranging from $2,000-$3,000 to graduating seniors who
plan to major in education. Requires an essay on why you believe
education is important and why you want to become an educator.
Deadline: April 18.
Minnesota Clean Air Choice Scholarship
– one $500 and one $250 scholarships awarded based on a personal essay
on the topic of biodiesel fuel. Go to www.CleanAirChoice.org for
application and information. Deadline: April 30.
Affinity Plus Foundation Scholarship for Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union members or future members
- Four $5000 scholarships for incoming freshmen, college upperclassmen,
and non-traditional students. Must have your own member #, or join NOW
and be considered Go to “What’s New”, then under “Quick Links” click
“Scholarship Opportunities”. www.afffinityplus.org Deadline: January
31
Applications are available in the College and Career Center in Room 1382 or online as noted. Please note: deadlines are firm!
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