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SCHOLARSHIPS

The purpose of this page is to inform students of scholarship opportunities. Please check out all the links and information provided. This scholarship list is subject to change depending on scholarship availability.  

Guide for understanding financial aid.  ​https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/an-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-college-financial-aid
TRI-COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS
Local Scholarship Application Form
Local Tri-County Scholarship Applications are due by 3pm April 5, 2023
Karlstad American Legion Post #445
- $200
- Number of awards vary by year.
- Any post-secondary school.
Karlstad Lions (Use local scholarship app)
Two $500 awards. Any post-secondary school. Resume required. Prior to collection of award, the recipient will be required to show proof of successfully completing Fall semester as a full-time student (12 credit minimum), and is currently registered/enrolled for Spring semester.
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Essay required:  150-200 words— “In what way have you served your community, church, or school and how do you see yourself continuing this service in the future?”
Tri-County Education Association (Use local scholarship app)
One scholarship up to $350. Any post-secondary school with preference given to students pursuing a degree in education and/or children of TCS staff members. Prior to collection of award, the recipient will be required to show proof of successfully completing their first semester, within one year of graduation, as a full-time student (12 credit minimum) and is currently registered/enrolled as a full-time student for the following semester. Resume required
Ryan Grahn Memorial Scholarship (Use local scholarship app)
Number and amount of awards varies each year ($100 and $300). Any post-secondary school. Resume required.  Applicant must have participated in at least two contest plays to be eligible. Essay required—150-200 words, double spaced responding to the following statement. “What I have gained from participation in drama that will enhance my post-secondary experience and future goals.”
Tri-County Sports Booster Scholarship
Number and amounts vary by year. Worked in elementary tournament for two years. Must be in sports. Resume and additional form required.

Prime Security Bank Scholarship 
One $150 scholarship to a graduate of Tri-County School. Resume required

Karlstad American Legion Auxiliary Post #445
- Number of awards varies by year.
- Amount of awards will be $200.
- Resume required
- Any post-secondary school.   
- Mother or Grandmother must be a member for at least the last three consecutive years.
- Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative high school average and/or be in the
top third of their class.
Dane & Jean Nordine/Karlstad Lions Memorial Scholarship
​(Use local scholarship app)
Two $500 awards. Any post-secondary school. Resume required. Prior to collection of award, the recipient will be required to show proof of successfully completing Fall semester as a full-time student (12 credit minimum), and is currently registered/enrolled for Spring semester.
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Essay required:  150-200 words— “In what way have you served your community, church, or school and how do you see yourself continuing this service in the future?”
Tri-County Music Boosters
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Up to two $200 awards.   Any post-secondary school. Resume and additional form required.
Must have participated in TCH music and includes a music resume which includes years of participation in band and choir, all solos and ensembles and the ratings you received, your career intentions and any special performances or activities you have participated in during high school.

Application supplement here
Lorne Spilde Memorial Scholarship (Use local scholarship app)
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One $200 award. Any post-secondary school. Resume required. Essay required: 150-200 word essay, double spaced, responding to the following statement.

“What have I gained in my high school career and how will it help my goals for college and my future.”
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Award will be given after completing a semester of college (12 credit minimum) and proof of enrollment for the next semester.
Scott Sjostrand Scholarship
One $500 award for a student applying to any post secondary school. Resume required. Some components still to be determined (as of 2/22/2023)
Eagles Club
Two awards of $1000. Resume required. Pick up an application in the library 
ONGOING SCHOLARSHIPS
ONGOING SCHOLARSHIPS
AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2023
-    Must be senior entering college in fall 2018. Applicants must be from an actively farming or ranching family OR must be planning to pursue a career in farming or some other aspect of agriculture such
as agricultural extension, agricultural education, soil conservation, farm and ranch management, agricultural finance, veterinary medicine or agri-business. Must be resident of certain ND/MN counties, including Marshall County. Selection is based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes, leadership and financial need.
-    Max. Award:  $1,000

www.agcountry.com/en/advocating-for-ag/Scholarships
American Federal Scholarship
Deadline: Friday April 28, 2023
-    Applicants must be students of Kittson Central, Lancaster, or Tri-County High School.
-    How many: two
MN Telecom Alliance
Deadline: February ​17, 2023, Submitted to the local telephone company manager
-    High school senior
-    Minnesota resident
-    Applicant's family must subscribe to at least one service from an MTA member company
-    Certificate stating applicant's GPA (verified by official)

-    High school transcript from first year of high school to date of application
-    Written essay 500 word max
-    Max. Award: $2000
Northland CTC - Thief River Falls & East Grand Forks 
Deadline: June 1, 2023
-    A variety of scholarships are available through the Northland CTC Foundation at both the Thief River Falls campus and the East Grand Forks campus.
-    Max. Award:  Varies
-    Apply online at:  northland.awardspring.com/Home/Scholarships (No paper applications will be accepted)
PKM Electric Cooperative Trust Scholarship
Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2023 email to cdavey@pkmcoop.com
-    How many: approximately ten
-    Must be a member of the PKM cooperative, or be the spouse or child of a member.
-    Official transcript
-    Personal resume
-    Two letters of recommendation
-    Must plan to attend a post-secondary institution.
-    Max. Award: $1000
Kramer Brown High School Senior
Deadline: March 1, 2023, email to kramerbrownio@gmail.com
-    Intended for high school seniors enrolling in a post-secondary institution
-    Parent or guardian of applicant must be a member in good standing of the Kramer-Brown IO
-    Max. Award: $250
-    How Many: two
Other Scholarship Sources to Explore​
-    https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/scholarshipsAll.cfm
-    https://studentscholarships.org?scholarship/123483/children-of-warriors-national-presidents-scholarship

-    https://studentscholarships.org/
-    https://extension.umn.edu/4-h/4-h-scholarships-grants-and-awards
-    https://www.nwmf.org/scholarships/
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