College Planning Checklists by grade
All Grades - 9-12
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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.
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CIRKLED IN NO SWEAT SCHOLARSHIP- Sept 30
THE CIRKLED IN NO SWEAT SCHOLARSHIP. . NO ESSAY - NO MIN GPA!
Deadline is Sept 30, 2021
Apply today: https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Must be over 13 years of age.
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IvyPanda Video Contest Scholarship- OCT 31
Each year IvyPanda awards creative and talented in movie making students with scholarships $1500 total. Scholarships are given to two winners: the winner receives a $1,000 scholarship; the runner-up prize is $500.
Website: https://ivypanda.com/scholarship-video
DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31, 2020
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Zombie Apocalypse Deadline: Oct 31
Deadline: Oct 31 - must be 14 years or older
One $2000 scholarship available. Apply here.
Write an essay about what you would do if zombies overran your school in 250 words or less.
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Driver Education Initiative Award Nov 30
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Driver Education Initiative Award
Deadline: Nov 30
- Any high school student can apply for (2) $500 scholarships for Round 3 of this contest. Write a 500 word essay about safe driving.
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VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest March 31
VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest
Deadline March 31
Students in grades 9-12 can create a 2D or 3D patriotic art piece to submit to go onto the State and National Competitions with scholarships totaling $31,500.
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We the Students Essay Contest April 15
This year's topic will be announced on December 15
First place cash prize is $7,500 and a scholarship to the 2020 Constitutional Academy in Washington DC. Runners up: (5) $1,500 cash prizes and (8) $500 cash prizes.
Deadline: April 15 Must be at least 14 and no older than 19 as of deadline to be eligible
Scholarships for Juniors
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2022 MN House of Reps High School Page Program - Due 11/23
All Minnesota high school juniors are eligible to apply for the 2022 High School Page Program.
This is a selective program, based on application, letter of recommendation and essay. Participants are required to participate in the WEEKLONG scheduled program of events from Monday 8am until Friday 12:30pm. The program provides a small stipend to defray the cost of meals & pays for the lodging of those staying at the designated hotel.
Watch the following videos for more information:
Application is available online: or a paper copy in the Counseling office. For more information, contact Heidi Clairmont in the counseling office.
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Calvin Coolidge Presidential Scholarship Jan 16
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 and humility and service in the community. Application will open in Fall of 2021.
Deadline is typically around January 16
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Horatio Alger - application open December 1 through March 15
Do you have a great need for financial aid to get to college? Apply NOW for the Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship program. State and National Scholarship amounts of $25,000 and $10,000 are awarded annually. Deadline i
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MN Association of Townships Scholarship Program May 1
Minnesota Association of Townships
Deadline is typically around May 1- FOR JUNIORS: (5) $2000 awards to Minnesota Juniors.
- Submit paper application, Letter of recommendation, Transcript & Essay discussing this year’s topic.
- Topic description: will be announced at a later time.
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Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship Program
ANNOUNCING:
Distinguished Young Women Program: Sign up for the MN State At-Large Program. Must be a Junior to participate. 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. -
EAA- Experimental Aviation Assoc Scholarship
The Experimental Aircraft Association was originally founded by do-it-yourself airplane builders. It has since grown into a worldwide non-profit organization not only dedicated to aircraft homebuilders, but encouraging aviation enthusiasts of all walks of life to promote aviation. Whether you are interested in getting a pilot license, being an Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Mechanic, Airport Manager, or just helping your local EAA Chapter with our activities, this organization is a great place to start. Scholarship amounts can vary from $1000 to $10,000 depending on the quality and commitment of the applicant. If you are interested in Aviation and would like to pursue a related endeavor, please apply for out scholarship.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Scholarship money must be used for an aviation related endeavor
- Minimum age for application is 16
- Student transcript
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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
LINK TO SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES:
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Beware of Scholarship Scams
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.
