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School Specific Scholarships (various deadlines):
List of scholarship opportunities by school (Minnesota colleges/universities only). Also be sure to check your college's website for additional opportunities! http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/scholarshipsAll.cfm
Scholarship pages for select local schools:
Mesabi Range: https://www.mesabirange.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/
HCC: https://hibbing.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships
October Deadlines
Itasca Summit Scholarship: Open to seniors in the manufacturing and/or construction career pathway.
Deadline: October 13th
November Deadlines
December Deadlines
Rotary Essay Contest: Chance to win between $50-$150 at the local level and up to $1250 at the regional level. Open to juniors and seniors.
Deadline: December 15
Hagan Scholarship: Scholarship for high achieving students from rural areas (NK is a qualifying school) who plan to attend a 4 year college or university. Up to $6000 per semester! Must have a 3.75 or better GPA, work at least 240 hours during your senior year before you start college (summer job OK too) and have financial need (you will need to submit your SAR from the FAFSA).
Deadline: December 1
How to apply: https://haganscholarships.org/
January Deadlines
Polymet STEM scholarship: $5000 scholarship for a Minnesota senior interested in STEM fields. Students involved in robotics and related activities especially encouraged to apply.
Deadline: January 15
Lake Country Power: The Les Beach Memorial Scholarship is a renewable scholarship (up to $4000 over 4 years) for graduating seniors with a 2.5 GPA or better whose parent/guardian are Lake Country Power customers. Can be used for 2 or 4 year colleges or vocational programs.
Deadline: Portal window is January 1-January 31
How to apply: https://lakecountrypower.coop/high-school-scholarships
Alworth Scholarship: For students with a 3.5 or better GPA and a 25 or better ACT who are pursuing a 4 year degree in a STEM field (starting at a community college OK). $20,000 scholarship!
Deadline: January 15th (application portal opens November 1)
How to apply: https://www.alworthscholarship.org/index.html
Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation Scholarship: Apply for a variety of scholarships available to students in NE Minnesota in one place!
Deadline: January 15th (Portal opens Dec 1st)
How to apply: https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/scholarships
February Deadlines
Paul Bunyan/MTA scholarship: $2000 scholarship for students whose parents/guardians are Paul Bunyan customers.
Deadline: Must return application to Paul Bunyan Communications by February 24th. Drop off or mail to Grand Rapids office.
How to apply: https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.mnta.org/resource/resmgr/forms/MTA-Scholarship-Form-2022.pdf
Paul Bunyan/FRS scholarship: $2500 scholarship for students whose parents/guardians are Paul Bunyan customers.
Deadline: February 25th
How to apply: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
March Deadlines
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation: One application, multiple scholarship opportunities! Two scholarships specifically for NK students, many others open to all area students.
Deadline: Portal opens Feb 1st, closes March 1st
How to apply: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=gracfscholarship&
North Star Credit Union: $500 scholarship for an NK senior!
Deadline: March 25th
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFqO6kwLdmECcv0GjRtECUwn42dRVb-u/view?usp=sharing
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Scholarships: Two $500 scholarships. One for an area student planning to attend a 4 year college or university and one planning to pursue a 2 year degree or vocational certification.
Deadline: March 31st
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PRk082wFBfl2xKT8O1o0X-1394c7pwoO/view?usp=sharing Email or mail completed application to the contact info on the cover page.
MnACC Scholarships: Open to Minnesota students of color, awards range from $500-$2000. Must be planning to attend a member institution (list of schools available in link.)
Deadline: March 21
How to apply: https://www.mnacc.org/Scholarships
Park State Bank:
Two $2500 scholarships available to high school seniors in the Park State Bank service area (Duluth & Iron Range). Must have a 3.0 or better GPA.
Deadline: March 4
How to apply: https://www.parkstatebank.com/about/park-state-bank-scholarship-program
8th District MSHS Scholarship: Minnesota State Horticultural Society scholarships are open to high school seniors in Minnesota's 8th district (includes Itasca and St. Louis Counties) who have a demonstrated interest in horticulture/gardening/landscaping.
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XjZSfU-Fu3cXeAZg-4oz75RiOQtpuUpz/view?usp=sharing
Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation: Over 150 area scholarships, 1 application!
Deadline: March 1 (application portal opens February 1st)
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XjZSfU-Fu3cXeAZg-4oz75RiOQtpuUpz/view?usp=sharing
Keewatin VFW: Open to NKHS seniors
Deadline: First Friday in March
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lf3_HoplU_nsYTABZCPetDEySAHrabC2-uEWxEdxCps/edit?usp=sharing
April Deadlines
Hibbing Rotary: The Donald O. Hilligoss II Memorial Scholarship is open to students in Hibbing area high schools (including NK) who demonstrate an outstanding effort in the area of community service. $1000.
More info/criteria: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xk53EuQFADdJ9pB9RJWh4s4TlBtSeeVL/view?usp=sharing
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PsCXjnSMdOhMplfZ03pmAdtuACzr2JIw/view?usp=sharing
Deadline: April 22nd
Nashwauk Area Community Foundation: Two $1000 scholarships, one for a student planning to attend a traditional college and one for a student planning to attend a trade or vocational program.
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: https://form.jotform.com/220203740580141
Paul Bunyan Local Scholarship: $500 each will go to one NKHS senior girl and one senior boy. No minimum GPA required to apply. Paul Bunyan customer preferred, but not required.
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ljtgHQA0mCRiwklquIbEWhR_lgAeolPl6100clsoRm0/edit?usp=sharing
HCC Foundation: Scholarship portal for students planning to attend HCC. One application, multiple scholarship opportunities!
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: https://foundationhcc.org/about-foundation/scholorship-application
Michigan Tech Iron Range Alumni Scholarship: $500 scholarship for graduates of any Iron Range high school who plan to attend Michigan Tech.
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q0g1MKMScREkAoS0hcglPlPpn7gtLL5r/view?usp=sharing
AFSCME Al Church Scholarship: Open to the children or grandchildren of AFSCME (American federation of state, county and municipal employees) Council 65 members or retirees.
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: https://www.afscme65.org/system/files/2021-2022alchurchscholarshipapplicationform1.pdf
"Swede" Virgil Rostvold Memorial: Open to NK seniors who plan to attend either ICC or HCC.
Deadline: April 15th
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u7YHk7ticV27_aTDY60yFTyWSTRGSkIG/view?usp=sharing
Louis DeNucci Memorial: Open to NK seniors planning to attend a vocational/technical college.
Deadline: April 15th
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJ_Tps9JQySJtAJXjOum9R0InhmTvFrhT8Qs-JwvSC0/edit?usp=sharing
Knights of Columbus: Open to seniors who attend either St. Cecilia's or Mary Immaculate catholic churches.
Deadline: April 15th
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ZHnWJF8UEYIBY6rpSWavHUmJRiHTC4i/view?usp=sharing
Nashwauk Fireplugs: $250 scholarship for students who reside in the Nashwauk Fire Department service area (City of Nashwauk and "north of Nashwauk").
Deadline: last Friday in April
Blandin Grants: Up to $5,000 per year for low-middle income families in our area. NK seniors are strongly encouraged to apply for this one!
Deadline: April 1st (scholarship portal opens January 2nd)
How to apply: https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/itasca-area/education-grants/
Hibbing Elks Lodge 1022: Open to graduating seniors who plan to attend college in the fall.
Deadline: 2nd Friday in April
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mqNafToY6BNCQCMZCoTV-qUbej6-_HKm0XFkYagSNc/edit?usp=sharing
Keewatin American Legion: Open to NK seniors
Deadline: April 1st
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MrEU1HMVxWSPKaN2wvrY6IDp0J8O7wrq/view?usp=sharing
Disabled American Veterans of Itasca County, Chapter 13: Open to NKHS seniors pursuing higher education at a vocational/technical school
Deadline: last Friday in April
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s9z6JSZ8N0Th2bDYXjLDw26EI2KjQkqIdidAkVzwLl8/edit?usp=sharing
Amvets Post 12 Keewatin: Open to NKHS seniors
Deadline: April 15th
East Side Neighbors: Open to graduating seniors from the Pengiilly/Swan Lake area.
Deadline: April 15
May Deadlines
Summer Deadlines