Scholarships
Welcome to the Hill City scholarship page!
This is where any scholarship announcements that come through the counseling office will be posted. While this is by no means a comprehensive list of ALL scholarships, this is the best place to find local scholarships.
This page will be updated whenever new scholarship announcements come in. Please check back often!
Letter or recommendation request form
Scholarships for the College you will be attending:
School Specific Scholarships (various deadlines):
Once you know where you're applying, check this page out to see what scholarships you should apply for! This is for Minnesota schools only, but if you're applying out of state, you should look at those schools' website for opportunities as well.
http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/scholarshipsAll.cfm
November Deadlines:
Hagen Scholarship: Scholarship to help rural students with financial need graduate debt free. Open to students with a 3.5 or better GPA and a 23 or better ACT score, must attend a 4 year college. 200 scholarships awarded, up to $5,000/semester!
*Note, must do 2016 FAFSA using 2015 tax information.
Deadline: November 15
How to apply: www.hsfmn.org
December Deadlines:
NFIB: The Young Entrepreneur Award is opt to students who operate their own small business.
Deadline: December 18
How to apply: http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards/
Burger King Scholars: Open to students with a 2.5 or better GPA.
Deadline: December 15
How to apply: https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/burger-king-scholars-program/
January Deadlines:
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation: Several scholarships available for students (click the "Aitkin or Itasca County High Schools" link on their webpage for a list.)
How to apply: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com/learn-about-our-scholarships
Deadline: January 15th
Alworth: $20,000 over four years for students from NE Minnesota going into math, science, engineering and medical fields. Must be pursuing a 4 year (bachelors) degree. Must have a 25 or higher ACT score and a 3.5 or higher GPA.
How to apply: http://www.alworthscholarship.org/
Deadline: January 15th
Lake Country Power -Les Beach Memorial: Up to $4,000 ($1,000/year, renewable) for students whose parents/guardians are Lake Country Power customers. Must have a 2.5 or better GPA and be involved in your community. Can be used at any 2 or 4 year college.
How to apply: https://scholarship.lakecountrypower.coop
(The application "tip sheet" link is listed below.)
Deadline: application window open January 1st-31st.
Alpha Kappa Psi: Scholarships up to $18,500 for students admitted to the Carlson School of Management at the U of Minnesota.
How to apply: http://www.akpsischolarships.com/apply
Deadline: January 29th
Drake Physics Prize: First place is a full tuition scholarship to Drake University. Open to students in MN, ND, SD, IA and NE. Paritcipating students will take an exam on topics covered in the first semester of a typical high school physics class.
How to apply: http://www.drake.edu/physics/about/scholarshipsphysicsprize/
Deadline: must register for the test by 1:00 PM on January 25th.
February Deadlines:
Mediacom World Class Scholarship: $1,000 non-renewable scholarships for students who live in areas serviced by Mediacom. (You do not need to be a Mediacom customer. A list of towns they service available on their website.)
How to apply: http://www.mediacomworldclass.com/
Deadline: February 15
Buick Achievers Scholarship: 50 Scholarships Each up to $25,000 a year. Qualifications - Plan to enroll full time at a four year college or university and major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or design with an interest in the automotive industry.
How to apply: http://www.buickachievers.com
Deadline: February 29th
March Deadlines:
Blandin Foundation Scholarship:
$1000 to $4500 each year - so you can get the training you need.
How to apply: online at blandinfoundation.org/educationgrants or paper applications are available from your school counselor.
Application Opens: October 1
Application Deadline: March 1
Horticultural Society Scholarship: Two $500 and one $250 scholarship for three students NE Minnesota. Open to current high school seniors as well as current college students who have shown an interest in gardening/horticulture either as a hobby or vocation.
How to apply: download application below
Deadline: March 1st
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation: The GRACF application is used for the following local scholarships; Hill City Community, Riverwood Health Care, HCUE Ann McDonald Memorial, Helen Kaslow Swarm, in addition to matching you with many outside agency scholarships based on their requirements.
How to apply: online at http://www.gracf.org/#!scholarships/c1zf2
Application Opens: January 15
Application Deadline is March 15
Jacobson Charitable Civic Club Scholarship: Scholarship for a high school senior residing in Jacobson, GPA of 2.5, Pursuing a degree/certificate in post high school education (accredited college, university, or technical school?
How to apply: Link to application Mail to Ginny Ekstrand, 65997 Great River Rd, Jacobson Mn 55752
Deadline: March 25
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Two $500 scholarships (one for a student attending a two year school for a vocational/technical degree or certificate needed locally, and another for a student attending a 4-year college or university for a BA or BS degree). Students from any Itasca area school can apply.
How to apply: http://www.grandmn.com/2017-Scholarship/
Deadline: March 18
SFM Foundation: Scholarships for students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working for MN, IA or WI employers. Up to $10,000/year for up to 5 years.
How to apply: https://www.sfm-foundation.org/
Deadline: March 31
April Deadlines:
David DeLeo Memorial Scholarship: For students interested in mining and related fields such as geology, engineering and physical science. Must have a 3.0 or better GPA.
How to apply: download application below
Deadline: April 1
Michigan Tech Iron Range Alumni Scholarship: For graduates of any Iron Range high school in the top 25% of his or her class who plans to attend Michigan Tech.
How to apply: download application below
Deadline: April 1
Local Hill City Scholarships
Itasca Lodge of Perfection Mail to: Itasca Lodge #208 A.F.&A.M., P.O. Box 713, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Deadline: April 1
American Legion Auxiliary Mail to: Jeanne Tix, 37410 County Line Rd, Hill City, MN 55748
Deadline: April 1
Joanne Carlson Memorial Scholarship Mail to: Bernard Carlson, 66795 190th Ave, Jacobson, MN 55752
Deadline: April 1
American Legion, Mail to: American Legion Post 340, PO Box 183, Hill City MN 55748
Deadline: April 1
Haypoint Jackpine Snowmobile Club Mail to: P.O. Box 211, Hill City, MN 55748
Deadline: April 1
Moose-Willow Sportsman Club Mail to: P.O. Box 206, Hill City, MN 55748
Post marked on or before April 4th
** NEW** Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary Club Mail to: Lois J Lang, Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary,
P.O. Box 216, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.
Deadline: April 14
Hill City AFSCME Scholarship Mail to: AFSCM, Hill City School, 500 Ione Ave, Hill City MN 55748
Deadline: April 15
Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship
$500 scholarship for young women who are planning on entering the field of education.
Deadline April 15
Mail to : Darcy Reich, 1053 SW 2nd Street, Grand Rapids Mn 55744
May Deadlines:
Loren Brown Memorial Student Athlete Scholarship
Deadline: May 1
The Timothy L Correll Foundation awards a minimum of 4 scholarships of up to $500 annually to individuals who demonstrate initiative, leadership and service to their community. The applicant must be a Minnesota resident and either already enrolled or entering an accredited program in the fall of 2016 to train for a career in fire science, paramedics, or nursing.
Scholarship applications and the required supplemental information (reference letters, transcript) are due May 20, 2016. Scholarship award winners will be announced on or before May 31, 2016.
Visit TLCF’s website scholarship page for guidelines, application materials, recommendation forms, and our all new online application form
http://tlcf-inc.org/apply-for-a-scholarship.html
Summer Deadlines:
Aspiring Nurse Scholarship: $1,000 to an aspiring nurse who demonstrates excellence in academics, particularly math and science, and a passion for nursing and healthcare.
How to apply: http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/ Click on the banner on the right side of the page.
Deadline: June 30th
Horticultural Society (PDF 539 KB)
Lake Country Power (PDF 416 KB)
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