Scholarships for 2011-12

For those of you planning on going to college, you will need as many scholarships as possible, especially if you are looking at going to a private college. Check your email for scholarship opportunities. Before applying, see if you qualify.

Naviance also has many scholarships opportunities. You need to:

  • Login to Naviance, Click the Colleges Tab, Scroll Down, -  Click "Scholarship List"
  • There are also 2 scholarship search engines under the Colleges Tab - Scholarship Match & National Scholarship Search - Try them out :)

Other Scholarship Opportunities:

0 - Wendy's Heisman Scholarship - Must have a "B" average and have participated in at least 1 school-sponsored sport.  Deadline October 2, 2012  http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/

1 - Horatio Alger Scholarship - Minimum 2.0 GPA, US Citizen, involvement in co-curricular and community activities, needs to be pursuing a 4 year (bachelor's degree) - 10 - $5000 scholarships awarded from Al and Cathy Annexstad.  Applicants must be a resident (living in) Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott or Washington counties in Minnesota. Due October 25, 2012.    Apply Online:  https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm

2 - Coca-Cola Scholarship:   250 Renewable scholarships awarded - 50 receive $20,000 and 200 receive $10,000 Available to US Citizens, Temporary Residents, US Nationals, and Refugees.  Must have a 3.0 GPA. Due October 31, 2011.   Apply Online:  https://www.coca-colascholars.org/sslpage.aspx

3 - KFC Colonel’s Scholars – GPA of 2.75 or higher, pursuing a bachelor’s degree, US Citizen or permanent resident --- Application available December 1, 2011 - February 8, 2012.
Apply Online at: www.kfcscholars.org

4 - Ron Brown Scholarship - For African-American high school seniors who will make significant contributions to society.  $10,000 each yearly for 4 years (renewable) = $40,000 total awarded.  Application Deadline - November 1, 2011.  Apply at:  http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply.aspx

5 – Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Essay Contest - Top scholarship $5000 – DUE NOV. 5, 2011
Website: thefire.org/contests

6 – American Heart Association Scholarships - Eligible to high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores & juniors with an interest in the Health Science Area – Due by NOVEMBER 18, 2011
Website: www.heart.org/mnscholarships

7 – University of St. Thomas Science, Mathematics & Engineering Scholarships – 2 full-tuition and 2 $8,000 scholarships awarded - Deadline December 1, 2011
Info & Print application at: http://www.stthomas.edu/artsandsciences/scischolar/

8 - AXA Achievement Scholarship - Due December 1, 2011   & The AXA Achievement Community Scholarship - Due February 1, 2012.  Apply online:  http://www.axa-scholarship.com/

9 – Principal’s Leadership Award – Top scholarship $12,000 - Due date: December 2, 2011
Website: www.principals.org/pla

10 – Fleet Reserve Association – “What Freedom of Speech Means to Me - For grades 7 - 12” – 350 Words - $1,000 to $10,000 awarded, plus 18 additional regional awards – Due December 1, 2011
Website: www.fra.org/essay

11 - US Bank Internet Scholarship Program - For HS seniors & Freshmen, Sophomores, & Juniors in College. $1000 Each awarded in a random drawing. No essays.  Due by March 31, 2012
Apply online at: http://www.usbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.html?ecid=EM_1443&WT.mc_id=r1443&original_ref=

12 – For those students who are interested in History, Politics, Government or Military – Washington Crossing Foundation National Scholarships - $1000 - $7500.  Applications must be received by January 15, 2012.
More info at: gwcf.org

13 – The Christian Connection Scholarship –  Website: christianconnector.com

14 - MINNESOTAJOBS.COM has scholarships available for students.  Every quarter they award one
$1,000 scholarship to a student.  This program was founded to help future Minnesota employees get the skills they need in our ever changing and growing work force.
Website: http://MINNESOTAJOBS.COM/scholarships/form.php

15 -   Biodiesel Essay Scholarship - due March 30 2012 - http://www.cleanairchoice.org/fuels/scholarship2012.cfm

16 - Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund – for the students who attend Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities next year. Scholarship application due January 27, 2012 applications at http://www.akpsischolarships.com/apply
 
17 - SFM Foundation Scholarship – This scholarship is for children of parents who have been killed or injured on the job. Up to $5000 awarded, possibly renewable. Application due: March 31. 2012 apply at www.sfm-foundation.org
 
18 - IFlortz Scholarship – 18 scholarships available - $2000 each. Application due: December 31, 2012. Download application at: www.iflurtz.com/scholarships
 
19 - Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship – 150 plus scholarships available. Due February 1, 2012. Applications available: www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/esaf   - click scholarships & grants & select MN
 
20 - Twin Cities in Motion (TCM) Scholarship – 2 scholarships at $5000 each – local scholarship. Due March 1, 2012 Application at: https://www.tcmevents.org/community/outreach/college_scholarship_program/
 
21 - PFund Scholarships – Recognize Outstanding LGBTA Leaders – Deadline February 1, 2012. Apply at: www.PFundOnline.org
 
22 - Cargill Community Scholarship – 350 scholarships of $1000 each. – Deadline February 15, 2012. Apply at: http://www.cargill.com/worldwide/usa/scholarships/index.jsp
 
23 - GE-Regan Foundation Scholarship Program – 20 scholarships of $10,000 renewable available. Deadline – February 17, 2012. Apply at http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
 
24 - Page Program Scholarships – For students of color. Deadline – May 1, 2012. Apply at: http://www.page-ed.org/apply/
 
25 - Hilda Sanchez-Henke Memorial Scholarship - for all students of a Hispanic decent.  Deadline - January 6, 2012.  Apply at:  http://www.maasfep.org/scholarships.shtml
 
26 - LEDC and IME Scholarships for Latino & Chicano students.  LEDC is for high school seniors.  IME is for students already in college.  Deadline March 30, 2012.  See the attached documents below to apply.
 
27 - Buick Achievers Scholarship Program - 100 - $25,000 per year & 1000 - $2000 scholarships awarded.  Available to high school students and college undergraduate students who will be enrolled full time in a 4 year university or college for the 2012-13 school year.  Students who plan to major in engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.  Deadline: February 29, 2012.  Apply at:  www.buickachievers.com
 
28 - City of Minneapolis Scholarship at St. Thomas University.  Each of the Minneapolis Public Schools big 7 high schools receives 1 full-tuition, renewable scholarship.  If you would like to apply for this scholarship, you must apply to St. Thomas and complete the application at www.stthomas.edu/financialaid/undergraduate/freshmen/scholarships/minneapolis  The deadline is March 2, 2012
 
29 - Paul Wellstone Scholarship - see PDF below.  Deadline March 1, 2012
 
30 - MALDEF - 2011 Dream Act Student Activist Scholarship Progam - Deadline Sept 15, 2011. List of other Becas from 2010-11.  Check each website on the list to determine if the scholarship is being offered this year also - http://www.maldef.org/assets/pdf/Scholarship_List_2010_2011.pdf
 
31 -  The Pohlad Family Foundation Scholars Program. Deadline March 1, 2012.  ALL students meeting the above a 2.0 are encouraged to apply.  http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/pohladscholars    
 
32 - Village Scholars Scholarship.  Deadline April 15, 2012 http://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/VillageScholarsApplication.aspx  
 
33 - Page Scholarship - Click "Apply Now" at the top of the following web page.  ALL students students of color are encouraged to apply.  http://www.page-ed.org/
 
34 - Got Milk Scholarship. Due March 19, 2012.  https://www.sammyapplication.com
 
35 - William C. and Corine J. Dietrich Scholarship Program - Due March 15, 2012. http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/dietrich/application.html
 
36 - Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship. Due March 1, 2012.  http://www.syf.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/SYF-2012-Community-Scholarship-Application.FINAL_.pdf
 
37 - The Wendel Foundation Scholarship Program Deadline: April 1, 2012    sms.scholarshipamerica.org/wendelfoundation
    
38 - Men of Principle Scholarship - For male students planning on attending the U of M Twin Cities - GPA 3.0 or higher.  Deadline April 11, 2012.   http://www.betathetapi.org/about/mp-scholarships.html
 
39 - If you are planning on attending Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids - Scholarships available.  Deadline March 15, 2012   http://www.anokaramsey.edu/en/about/Information/Alumni/ARCCScholarships/~/media/Files/About/Institutional%20Advancement/ARCC%20Scholarships/CR%20Application%20Final.ashx
 
40 - For students who are planning on on attending Normandale Community College and pursuing a career related to math or science (STEM Careers) or are interested in becoming a math or science teacher, there are scholarships available, up to $3,000 per year.  Deadline: June 1, 2012.  http://www.normandale.edu/ams/
 
41 - St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN is offering full tuition scholarships for students with at least a 3.0 GPA and a 20 on the ACT that are from a low-income family.  Deadline:  April 16, 2012   http://www.css.edu/yes
 
42 – The Minneapolis Club of Zonta International is offering awards from $1000 - $3000  to - young women ages 16 to 19, who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. Deadline: March 19, 2012. More information at: http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/YoungWomeninPublicAffairsAwards.aspx. 
The PDF of the Word application is at the bottom of this page.
 
43 – The ACE Award presented by the East Minneapolis Exchange Club is for $500 - $1000 to students graduating from a NE High School. The only 2 high schools in NE are Edison and Menlo. We have received this award many times before. Students are strongly recommended to apply. Due date: April 15. All are encouraged to apply. See application Word file below.
 

44 -  ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships – 4 scholarships at $5000 each to African American and Hispanic students.  Deadline:  April 2, 2012 http://www.cgcs.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=47

 

45 – Alpha Beta Scholarship – 4 scholarships $500-1000.  For students planning on attending the U of MN Twin Cities.  Due May 31, 2012  http://abelders.wordpress.com/scholarship/

 

46 – Tzu Chi Scholarship – Has been won by an Edison student in previous years.  $1000 renewable scholarship.  You don’t have to be Buddhist to apply.  Deadline:  March 16, 2012.  http://northerncal.us.tzuchi.org/images/report/2012TzuChiScholars_Application_Form%20final.pdf

 

 

47 -  Larry Lucio Scholarship.  All students are encouraged to apply.  Deadline: June 4, 2012    http://llscholarship.wordpress.com/

 

 

48 - Minnesota Alliance of Black School Educators (MABSE) Scholarship.  See attached PDF below.  Deadline:  April 20, 2012

 

49 - Juliet Evans Nelson Scholarship for Volunteerism  (United Way Scholarship)- $2500 Deadline – Friday, April 20, 2012    https://www.unitedwaytwincities.org/_asset/l72n30/Juliet-Nelson-2012.pdf

 

 
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Baumgartner in the Counseling Office (Room #101) or kris.baumgartner@mpls.k12.mn.us, 612-668-1315.