College Planning Checklists by grade
Any grade in High School
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Voice of Democracy - Deadline Oct 31
The VFW(Veterans of Foreign Wars) sponsors the Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Contest. It is available to students in grades 9-12.Deadline: Oct 31Students write and submit an original 3-5 minute audio essay, they record in their own voice.$156K is given away in national awards, the top scholarship being $30,000. -
Raise Me- Micro Scholarships
Raise.me is for students in 9th - 12th grade (until November of Senior Year). Students can earn micro-scholarships at 290 participating colleges.
Currently, in-state universities and colleges include U of MN Duluth, U of MN Twin Cities, including their College of Food, Agriculture & Natural Resource Sciences, University of St Thomas, and Gustavus Adolphus College.
Awards for participating in extracurricular events, letter grades of A, official campus tour, and more.
Scholarships for Juniors
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2023 MN House of Reps High School Page Program - Due Nov 18
The Minnesota House of Representatives High School Page Program is open to all Minnesota high school students in their JUNIOR year.
Students go to the MN House of Representatives for a week (Monday - Friday) to be on the House floor, participate in mock committee hearings, attend meetings and talk with state reps about issues that affect their lives.
There are 12 weeks to choose from (you will only be chosen for 1) but the more dates you can attend increases your chances of getting chosen. Only list the ones that you are available for the full week because it's either full participation or none.
The application can be downloaded below or a copy can be picked up in the counseling office.
MN House Page Program Application 2023
DEADLINE: NOV 18Watch the following videos for more information:
For more information, contact Heidi Clairmont in the counseling office.
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Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange - Dec 1
Students born 2/1/2005- 8/1/2008 are eligible to apply for 250 scholarships from the CIEE: Council on Int'l Educational Exchange, Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program(CBYX).
This program offers a cultural exchange opportunity for students to attend high school in Germany for 1 year.
Students to NOT need to have knowledge of the German language to apply or be chosen. GPA 2.50 or higher
Apply by Dec 1
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Calvin Coolidge Presidential Scholarship- Feb 23
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Scholarship Program offers JUNIORS full ride scholarships for 4 years to any college or university. Criteria required: academic excellence, interest in public policy, humility and service in the community.
Deadline is February 23, 2023 at 4pm CST
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Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship Program
Juniors AND Sophomores!
Distinguished Young Women Program: Sign up for the MN State At-Large Program.More than $1 billion in scholarships available nationwide for local and state winners.Make new friends from around your area; Participate in workshops on interviewing, public speaking and more; Have fun putting on a showcase of your achievements. -
Courage to Grow Scholarship- Apply Any Month!
Deadline is the last day of each month (1 scholarship awarded each month)
The application is available by clicking here.
$500 scholarship for a Junior or Senior in HS; GPA 2.5+, write a short essay
Scholarships for Sophomores
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Distinguished Young Women Program
Juniors AND Sophomores!
Distinguished Young Women Program: Sign up for the MN State At-Large Program.More than $1 billion in scholarships available nationwide for local and state winners.Make new friends from around your area; Participate in workshops on interviewing, public speaking and more; Have fun putting on a showcase of your achievements.
Beware of Scholarship Scams
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Almost 95% of all student aid comes directly from the federal and state governments or the school itself using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Be wary of any financial aid search company that charges a fee to match students with sources of financial aid.
There are no guarantees that the company will find any aid that you can’t find yourself.
For additional information on scholarship scams, visit www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/scholarship/index.shtmlFrom the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
