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
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Local Scholarships are due April 16, 2021
Karlstad American Legion Post #445
- $200 - Number of awards vary by year. - Any post-secondary school. per Syd Germundson Print & download the application here. Karlstad Lions (Use local scholarship app)
Two $500 awards. Any post-secondary school. 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. 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. Ryan Grahn Memorial Scholarship (Use local scholarship app)
Number and amount of awards varies each year. Any post-secondary school. 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. Additional form required. Application here Local Perennial Ryegrass Producers/Norfarm Seeds Scholarship (Use local scholarship app)
One $1500 award to a student pursing a career in agriculture or has a family involved in agriculture. Award is selected locally. Prime Security Bank Scholarship
One $150 scholarship to a graduate of Tri-County School. Application here |
Karlstad American Legion Auxiliary Post #445
- Number of awards varies by year. - Amount of awards will be $200. - 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. Print & download the application here Dane & Jane Nordine/Karlstad Lions Memorial Scholarship
(Use local scholarship app) Two $500 awards. Any post-secondary school. 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. 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
Up to two $200 awards. Any post-secondary school. 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 here Douglas Hultgren Music Education Scholarship
This memorial scholarship is given to a Tri-County student who has been active in music activities during their high school year and who is planning a career in music education. Please review the application supplement below. Application supplement here Lorne Spilde Memorial Scholarship (Use local scholarship app)
One $200 award. Any post-secondary school. 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.” Award will be given after completing a semester of college (12 credit minimum) and proof of enrollment for the next semester. Altru Health Systems (Use local scholarship app)
Altru Health Systems will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior whose major interest is in the field of health care or related sciences. 50-100 word essay on why you deserve this scholarship. (Have not received info if available for 20-21 yet) |
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ONGOING SCHOLARSHIPS
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NCTC Workforce Development Scholarships
Deadline: Friday, March 29 at 11:59 pm - Students must be enrolled/declared into (1) advanced manufacturing; (2) agriculture; (3) health care services; or (4) information technology programs. Identification of applicable programs are up to the college’s discretion. - Students must be entering high-demand occupations upon graduation following the same methodology used to determine high demand for leveraged equipment (LMIwise search and 3 stars minimum). - Students must be enrolled minimum of 9 credits per term - Distribution of scholarship funds shall be split evenly between the two terms. - Preference for students with financial need nctcfoundation.com/scholarships/workforce-scholarships/ AgCountry Farm Credit Services
Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 - 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 form.asana.com/?hash=35a0ae9c5ad82d005d38baac61d1818df0f4a44ac98f765aaf1eeb43947c96d6&id=1189585710083201 2020 Minnesota Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarship
Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 -Sports & Orthopaedic Specialists and Allina Health are proud to present the 13th annual Minnesota Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarship. Two $2,500.00 scholarships are available and will be awarded to one male and one female graduating high school student athlete who intend to pursue a professional career in sports medicine. -Sports and Orthopedic Specialists and Allina Health Minnesota Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarship criteria: 1. Graduating high school senior from the state of Minnesota. 2. Planning on attending a four-year college or university within the United States. 3. Involved in an interscholastic sport each of their 4 years in high school. 4. Intending to major in a field related to sports medicine. www.allinahealth.org/-/media/allina-health/files/careers/educational-and-volunteer-opportunities/2021-minnesota-athletes-in-sport-scholarship.pdf?la=en&hash=2AAE1969DE7961BD33466F090CAC2BB0 |
MN School Counselors Association Scholarship
- Must be a MN senior. In no more than 500 words, describe how a licensed school counselor has supported you in any of the following areas: career development, social/emotional development, educational planning. Licensed school counselor you write about must be an MSCA member. - Max. Award: $1,000 mcccounselor.weebly.com/uploads/9/2/3/7/9237955/msca_scholarship_criteria.pdf Northland CTC - Thief River Falls & East Grand Forks
Deadline: December 8, 2020 - 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, 2021 - Must be a member of the PKM cooperative, or be the spouse or child of a member. - Must plan to attend a post-secondary institution. - Max. Award: $1000 Download & Print Scholarship Form Northwest Minnesota Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Thursday, April 15, 2021 www.nwmf.org/scholarships/ TransCanada Scholarship
Deadline: Thursday May 20, 2021 www.tcenergy.com/community-giving/scholarships/#prequalification American Federal Scholarship
Deadline: Friday April 23, 2021 -Applicants must be students of Kittson Central, Lancaster, or Tri-County High School. Download & Print Scholarship Form Middle River Co-op Oil Assn Scholarship
Deadline: Friday April 9, 2021 -Parents must be a patron of Co=-p Oil. Download & Print Scholarship Form |