Welcome to the NKHS local scholarship page!
While this is not a comprehensive list of all scholarships, this is the best place to find local and regional scholarships. Please see the Post-Secondary Planning page for additional scholarship search resources.
PLEASE NOTE:
This page is continuously updated throughout the school year. If you find a link to last year's application/information, please be patient. It will be updated with current year information as soon as the scholarship providers update us.
October Deadlines
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship: Students in grades 9-12 will record an original 3-5 minute audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device. They will submit the recording, typed essay and the entry form (see the counselor for the form). Submit these items to the Nashwauk-Keewatin school counselor or VFW Post for judging.
Deadline: September 1 and closes October 31st, 2024
November Deadlines
Blaze Scholarship: In partnership with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC), Blaze Credit Union is pleased to offer a scholarship program exclusively to credit union members to help further their pursuit of education. For the 2024-25 school year, $18,000 in scholarships will be awarded to college students in traditional (high school seniors entering college) and non-traditional categories. Each recipient will be awarded $1,000. Any Blaze Credit Union member pursuing education in the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026 is eligible to apply. Applications are being accepted through November 30, 2024.
2024 Essay Question: What is the greatest gift you have ever received (object or life experience)? How did it impact you when you received it and does it still hold meaning now? Would life be different if the "gift" was never received? Follow the link to complete the scholarship application and essay.
Deadline: November 30th, 2024
How to apply: https://submissions-mncun.org/
December Deadlines
Hagan Scholarship: Scholarship for students from rural areas (NK is a qualifying school) who plan to attend a 4 year college or university. Up to $7500 per semester! Must have a 3.5 or better GPA, work at least 240 hours during your senior year before you start college (summer job OK too) and have financial need (household adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less).
Deadline: Portal opens September 1 and closes December 1, 2024
How to apply: https://haganscholarships.org/
January Deadlines
New Range Copper Nickel (formerly Polymet): $5000 scholarships for students going into STEM or trades. There's an additional opportunity for Native American students going into STEM or trades.
Deadline: January 15th
How to apply: https://miningforexcellence.com/
United Way Youth Contest: Open to seniors from NE Minnesota high schools. Submit a short essay OR a short video regarding needs in our community. Up to $10,000 for 2 or 4 year colleges or trades.
Deadline: Opens November 1st, closes January 6th.
How to apply: https://give.unitedwaynemn.org/event/youth-united-contest/e527856
Union Plus Scholarship: $500-$4000 scholarships for students from union families.
Deadline: January 31st, 2024
How to apply: https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships
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, 2024
How to apply: https://lakecountrypower.coop/high-school-scholarships
Alworth Scholarship: For students with a 3.5 or better GPA and a 24 or better ACT who are pursuing a 4 year degree in a STEM field (starting at a community college OK). For families under $175,000 AGI (adjusted gross income). $24,000 scholarship!
Deadline: Application opens November 1st 2023 and closes on January 15th, 2024
How to apply: https://www.alworthscholarship.org/index.html
Mediacom World Class Scholarship: $1000 scholarships for students who live in an area served by mediacom.
Deadline: January 31st, 2024
How to apply: https://mediacomworldclass.com/
February Deadlines
Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation Scholarship: Apply for a variety of scholarships available to students in NE Minnesota in one place!
Deadline: Applications open on Dec. 1st, 2023 and close on February 13th, 2025
How to apply: https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/apply-for-scholarship/
Paul Bunyan/Minnesota Telecom Alliance scholarship: $2000 scholarship for students whose parents/guardians are Paul Bunyan customers.
Deadline: Must return application to Paul Bunyan Communications (PBC) by February 14th. Drop off or mail to Grand Rapids PBC office. If mailing, allow ample time to arrive at the destination by the 14th.
How to apply: https://www.mnta.org/page/Scholarship
Paul Bunyan/Foundation for Rural Service scholarship: $2500 scholarship for 30 students whose parents/guardians are Paul Bunyan customers.
Deadline: February 14th
How to apply: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships (click "apply through kaleidoscope" button to submit the scholarship online)
The Girl Friends Fund, Inc.® (“The Fund”): This is a scholarship opportunity for African American students. To be eligible for consideration, a scholarship applicant MUST:
Be a United States Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
Have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.3 scale
Be accepted for undergraduate study at a four-year accredited institution of higher education
Not be related to an active member or former member of The Fund or The Girl Friends®, Inc.
Deadline: February 17th
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13XzOKM8z6YtiwoPU-V__wEnIMmwxNu0M/view
2025 Women Leading in Technology Scholarship: Two scholarships will be awarded for $2,500. Must be attending a Minnesota university, college, or vocational technical college. Applicants must identify as women, trans women, genderqueer, or nonbinary.
Deadline: February 20th at 3:00 pm
Find more info at:
https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/101717-Minnesota-Technology-Association
March Deadlines
Blandin Scholarship: Up to $5,000 per year for low-middle income families in our area (adjusted gross household income up to $125,000). NK seniors are strongly encouraged to apply for this one!
Deadline: Window opens January 2nd and closes March 1st, 2025
How to apply: https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/itasca-area/scholarships/
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 January 1st, closes March 1st, 2025
How to apply: https://gracf.org/scholarships/
Michigan Tech Alumni Iron Range Scholarship: $1,500.00. Any graduate of an Iron Range High School. Must be in the top 1/4 of the high school class. Awards are limited to students who have not previously been enrolled as full-time students at a college or university, with the exception of those enrolled in one of the four Iron Range Community Colleges (Itasca, Hibbing, Mesabi or Vermilion). A personal interview prior to awarding the scholarship may be required by the awarding committee. Must remain enrolled as a full-time student at Michigan Tech.
Deadline: March 1st, 2025 (EXTENDED to March 21st, 2025)
How to apply:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EWAiO651wvJhZFOFVgIqy0bbrkXuGAIZ/view?usp=sharing
Applications should be returned to: stacysaari@hotmail.com OR
Michigan Tech Scholarship c/o Stacy Saari
2227 2nd Ave W Hibbing, MN 55746
Horatio Alger Scholarship: This is a rare opportunity for Juniors. 800 state level scholarships of $10,000 and 105 national scholarships of $25,000.
Deadline: March 1st
How to apply: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/
Community Giving Scholarships: 60 different scholarships available on one website! Open to students going into 2 year programs, 4 year programs or trades. (Note: NK is not listed in their dropdown menu. I have an email out to them about this. Click on Greenway or Hibbing to see a list of scholarships for our area.)
Deadline: Most deadlines are March 1st every year
How to apply: https://www.communitygiving.org/index.php/applyforscholarships
BSU STEM Scholars: For students going to BSU and pursuing a STEM major. Up to $15k/year, renewable!
Deadline: March 3rd, 2025
How to apply: https://www.bemidjistate.edu/mybsu/finances/aid/categories/scholarships/s-stem-scholarship/
AKPsi Scholarship: For students going to the Carlson School of Management at the U of M. Alpha Kappa Psi is a co-ed (open to men and women) professional business fraternity at the U fo Minnesota. Awards range from $5000-$25,000
Deadline: March 3rd, 2025 (Opens in November)
How to apply: https://www.akpsischolarships.org/
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, 2024
How to apply: https://www.parkstatebank.com/about/park-state-bank-scholarship-program
Paul Bunyan Communications Scholarships:
Two $500 scholarships are available to high school seniors from Nashwauk-Keewatin High School. Priority will be given to students who use Paul Bunyan services and show good citizenship.
Deadline: March 7, 2025
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1otDOeMupP4FMyyiq2d1CKWKZFC8M3xBj/view?usp=sharing
Keewatin VFW: Open to NKHS seniors
Deadline: First Friday in March (every year) Updated to March 15th
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lf3_HoplU_nsYTABZCPetDEySAHrabC2-uEWxEdxCps/edit?usp=sharing
8th District Horticultural Society Scholarship: Four or more scholarships ranging from $250-$600 will be awarded to students in the MN Arrowhead region (including St. Louis and Itasca counties) who plan to attend a 2 or 4-year school OR a college student OR a second-time recipient OR a non-traditional student. Applicant must provide evidence of an interest in horticultural/gardening activities. (Examples: home garden, 4-H, community garden, etc.)
Deadline: March 15, 2025
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Huj2lc2blYdXiLjN_Bz4J7-5E32NyRgc/view?usp=sharing
Send your completed application and essay to: 8th District MSHS Scholarship, c/o Jan Dzwonkowski, Chair, 6317 Heritage Trail, Gilbert, MN 55741 or email to: jan_dz@q.com
Minnesota North College- Itasca Campus Foundation: Create an account with the email you use most frequently!
Deadline: March 15th
How to apply: https://minnesotanorth.awardspring.com/
Hagan Scholarship:
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a high school located in the United States.
2. All high school students eligible regardless of nationality.
3. Must be fluent in the English language.
4. Must be in the high school graduating class.
5. Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
6. Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
7. The scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
8. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
9. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
10. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all adult members of a household living under the same roof.
11. Applicants are not required to provide FAFSA information. Finalists must provide the FAFSA Summary showing the SAI.
12. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
Deadline: March 15th
How to apply: https://haganscholarships.org/application/
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: Application window is January 15-March 15, 2024
How to apply: https://www.mnacc.org/Scholarships
Moon Scholarship: Applications will be accepted starting on January 16, 2025. Preference will be given to graduates of Denfeld High School based on academic ability, financial need, essay, and statement of extracurricular activities (including leadership roles, community service, employment, etc.).
Deadline: March 19, 2025
How to apply:
Scholarship candidates will apply online at www.csascholars.org/moon.
North Star Credit Union: $500 scholarship for an NK senior!
Deadline: March 20th, 2025
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7MVlxx7NX_ngv_vfe-E2e2R-NZ8nwsm/view?usp=sharing
Minnesota State High School Coaches Association 2025 Scholarship Application: To be eligible to receive an MSHSCA you must be a high school senior, the child or grandchild of an active MSHSCA member, or MSHSCA retired life member. The MSHSCA grants ten(10) $1000 scholarships to children or grandchildren of current or lifetime members of the Minnesota State High School Coaches Association.
Student-athletes will need the following items to complete their applications:
Official High School Transcript
A one-page letter outlining the role athletics has played in your life
ACT and or SAT Scores
GPA
A letter of recommendation from one of your high school coaches.
A senior photo in digital format that can be used for publicity purposes if you are selected to receive a scholarship.
Deadline: March 28th, 2025
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5PfOJXnhy3qgXkFoCR5maFWlj47RWAtNUlTCDxgmTBpu8rA/viewform
Blaze Scholarship: Scholarship recipients must be enrolled, accepted, or planning to attend a post-secondary accredited school during the 2025-2026 school year (2-year, 4-year, trade school, vocational school, graduate programs, etc.).
Deadline: March 31st by 11:59 PM
How to apply: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/BlazeCreditUnion2025
Folds of Honor Scholarship: For dependents of fallen or disabled US service members or fallen or disabled first responders.
Deadline: March 31st at 6:00 PM EST
How to apply: https://foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/
SFM Foundation: Scholarships available to students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working for Minnesota or Iowa employers. Up to $10,000/year.
Deadline: March 31, 2024
How to apply: https://www.sfmfoundation.com/apply/
New Range Copper Nickel Scholarship for STEM, TRADES, or TRIBAL Scholarships: To be eligible for these scholarships, you must meet the following criteria:
Be a current Minnesota high school senior enrolled in a Minnesota high school.
Demonstrate a genuine interest in pursuing a post-secondary education or training.
For Tribal scholarship only, applicant must be an enrolled member of a tribe sharing geography with Minnesota or first-generation descendant.
Submit the STEM Scholarship, Trades Scholarship and/or Tribal Scholarship by the March 31, 2025 deadline.
Deadline: March 31, 2025
How to apply: https://www.newrangecoppernickel.com/community/scholarships/
EAA Chapter 412 Aviation Scholarship: Open to students going into any aviation related training (i.e., pilot training, aircraft mechanic, air traffic controller, etc.).
Deadline: March 31st (every year)
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQ-pH1XWY7KLqgQ40V1ngPsfalSS2t8J/view?usp=sharing
Return application to: Suomihillskennel@yahoo.com or
Joel Kersting
60587 Osprey Ave
Swatara, MN 55785
April Deadlines
Minnesota North College Scholarships for Hibbing, Rainy River, Mesabi Range, & Vermilion: Create an account with the email you use most frequently!
Deadline: April 1st, 2015
How to apply: https://minnesotanorth.awardspring.com/
Keewatin American Legion: Open to NK seniors
Deadline: April 1st (every year)
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MrEU1HMVxWSPKaN2wvrY6IDp0J8O7wrq/view?usp=sharing
AAUW Promising Collegian Scholarship: Female graduating Senior (Hibbing, Chisholm, Cherry, or Nashwauk-Keewatin High Schools), have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 or higher, and will be enrolled in a college/university for the fall of 2025 (award will be given directly to the college/university you are attending).
Deadline: April 1st, 2025
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqML7KIqtaUHE744WiT5C6sw4caBdqqB_IcpxrE5JIC3Mr1A/viewform
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 (every year)
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ljtgHQA0mCRiwklquIbEWhR_lgAeolPl6100clsoRm0/edit?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: April 1st, 2025
How to apply:
To download the application, click on: www.grandmn.com
Click on “GRACC Scholarship” Under the drop-down box that says “Chamber” at the top
ECMC The College Place Northern Minnesota: Two $500 scholarships will be awarded this fall to two graduating school seniors who will be attending two-year or four-year postsecondary institutions or are pursuing career and technical education in the 2025-26 academic year. Must be a graduating senior in 2025 from northern Minnesota who will be attending a post-secondary institution in 2025-26. Must be signed up to receive correspondence from ECMC, The College Place Northern Minnesota.
Deadline: April 1, 2025
How to apply: Complete the short application at the link below (basic contact info + a short reflection question). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxPyIA6-OYVwZL4uyMrIzXw6pTbO1XRcavEJLqg7yKb2EMSA/viewform
NRA Scholarship: Any Minnesota senior can apply. Any involvement in a shooting sport makes your application more enticing. First place- $5,000; Second place- $3,000; Third place- $2,000; Fourth Place- 3 for $1,000 each.
Deadline: April 1st, 2025
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDRJjumESjn3hjzDomBIukTGTL5AeSV9/view?usp=sharing
P.E.O. Chapter EE: The goal of P.E.O. Chapter EE scholarship is to assist women who are pursuing professional certification or an academic degree in higher education. A scholarship of $500 will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence. The applicant should be a female attending college in the fall following the application. The counselor should verify the GPA and class rank.
Deadline: April 1, 2025
How to apply:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GKeSBw1kBe1ij8UTxBdnPan7NBOSgW5X/view?usp=sharing
Itasca Vintage Car Club: Scholarship for students going into any auto related field (mechanics, auto body, diesel, marketing/advertising, etc.)
Deadline: April 1 (every year) Return application to the school.
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f2x7mnNCcwfP1OAHj9wbW6VfGLDzrAIu/view?usp=share_link
Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary:
Three $1000 scholarships for Itasca area students attending any post-secondary program. Essay required. To learn more about Rotary: https://www.rotary.org/en
If you have questions on how to proceed with the essay, you may call Lois Lang at 327-0600.
Deadline: April 5, 2024
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OlrzFEHjeNE_jeXV5kaRqY67xFf6fvXUICALdT9peHM/edit?usp=sharing
East Side Neighbor: Must be a graduating senior of Nashwauk-Keewatin in the 55775 area code. They need not be an honor student. They must be planning to attend college, technical school, or an approved course of additional training.
Deadline: (The first Monday in April) April 7th, 2025
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: Opens February 1st- April 11, 2025
How to apply: https://www.nashwaukfund.org/ Click on "applications". There are three parts to this application: the application itself, your transcript (you will need to ask me to submit it) and an appraisal form (you will need to ask a teacher, coach, etc to fill this out for you).
Hibbing Elks Lodge 1022: Open to graduating seniors who plan to attend college in the fall.
Deadline: 2nd Friday in April (every year)
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AAKqDQW8cBf2tCPxA7WFNpdX8E2DsgVeppAc9DR6Z5Y/edit?usp=sharing
Disabled American Veterans of Itasca County, Chapter 13: Open to NKHS seniors pursuing higher education at either a 4 year OR a 2 year technical school.
Deadline: Second 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 (every year)
Knights of Columbus: For students who attend either St. Cecilia's or Mary Immaculate churches.
Deadline: April 15th (every year)
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ZHnWJF8UEYIBY6rpSWavHUmJRiHTC4i/view?usp=sharing
Graybar Construction Trades Scholarship: Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant must:
• be a graduating high school senior, have graduated high school, or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED, HiSET, TASC).
• plan to enroll full-time in a nonprofit community college, technical school, trade school, vocational school, or full-time or part-time in an apprenticeship program in the United States
• intend to complete an associate degree, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or certificate program leading to work in the construction trades (such as carpentry, construction management, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, pipefitting, sheet metal, welding, telecom, etc.).
• have achieved a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, 456 on the GED, or 60 on the HiSET (at least an 8 on each subtest) or equivalent scores on a state-sanctioned test.
• demonstrate unmet financial need.
Deadline: April 15th, 2025
How to apply: https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/9472
"Swede" Virgil Rostvold Memorial: Open to NK seniors who plan to attend either ICC or HCC.
Deadline: April 15th (every year)
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p_TBT1rZiviUYnOGMH7tFxM9GdiecYks5iVJlOpC-IA/edit?usp=sharing
Louis DeNucci Memorial: Open to NK seniors planning to attend a vocational/technical college.
Deadline: April 15th (every year)
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJ_Tps9JQySJtAJXjOum9R0InhmTvFrhT8Qs-JwvSC0/edit?usp=sharing
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. Students who live in Hibbing are also eligible for the William Larson Memorial Scholarship.
More info/criteria: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13CNO8ftAMykAcM-OXTH5zXWJaYKGyuyb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110764074223547012722&rtpof=true&sd=true
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erOyGxIIpmQEKRzXMgQIaN5oWwLSPnNU/view?usp=sharing
Deadline:
Emberg Scholarship: For students planning to attend a technical or trade school in NE MN or NW Wisconsin (all Minnesota North campuses qualify, Itasca, Hibbing, etc.).
Applicants Must:
• Be high school seniors or graduates of high schools throughout Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin.
• Have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Demonstrate good character, academic ability, and readiness.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Plan to attend full-time an accredited vocational, technical or trade school located within the Northeastern Minnesota or Northwestern Wisconsin area(see Qualified Institutions for list of approved schools).
Deadline: April 24th, 2025
How to apply: https://www.csascholars.org/emberg/
Alpha Delta Kappa: Scholarship for young women attending Minnesota North College (CIS and/or PSEO student OK) who want to become teachers.
Deadline: April 25, 2025
Sallie Mae Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund: This is a $10,000 Bridging the Dream Scholarship. High school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and plan to enroll in an accredited post-secondary institution or a continuing education program during the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible. Applicants must demonstrate leadership skills and strong moral character and submit a short video sharing a unique perspective, passion, or curiosity that drives their academic interests.
Deadline: April 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
How to apply: https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
Nashwauk Fireplugs: Up to two $1000 scholarships. Open to students living in the Nashwauk Fire protection area (Nashwauk, Nashwauk township, Buck Lake area).
Deadline: Last Friday in April (every year)
How to apply: Send completed application to address on cover letter.
Nashwauk American Legion Auxiliary: Open to NK senior girls for a $500 scholarship. Write a 300-word essay on "What kind of American am I?" A typed essay is preferred.
Deadline: Turn your essay into Mrs. Anderson by April 28th, 2025
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wLQs8Q-rJ9E0P3ku64NWa3HQhlR6vwPtmmvRVhuV8CM/edit?usp=sharing.
Nashwauk American Legion: Open to NK seniors for a $250 scholarship. When applying, if you need more space you can attach a page and note that your reply is attached in the section provided for your responses.
Deadline: April 30th, 2025
How to apply:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msQVe65l51Y8Q-WgcvAKwus26F24xjwO/view?usp=sharing
Pengilly Booster Club: $1200 scholarship for an NK grad.
Deadline: April 30th
May Deadlines
Minnesota AFL-CIO scholarships:
Be a union member or dependent of a union member whose local union is affiliated with the AFL-CIO, have a 3.0 or better GPA and planning to attend a post-secondary institution in Minnnesota.
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p69JjIm21K2L79SuvP4Mmx1ZSI7Zr-8f/view?usp=sharing
Minnesota Construction Association:
2 programs: $1000 scholarships for students going into a construction related technical field (i.e, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc) and another one for up to $4000 for students going to a 4 year school for construction management or related field.
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
How to apply: https://mnconstruction.org/scholarship/
Robert McDonald Memorial Scholarship: Open to iron range senior boys basketball players with a 3.0 or better GPA.
Deadline: May 1, 2025
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j76geaHezDGfMQ4-aGjOGv6Wavy9XtB3/view?usp=sharing
NK Teachers Local 1444: Open to all graduating NK seniors.
Deadline: First Friday in May (every year)
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VpWRWHb2jSuzVEa6ZDzCEifVq87mI0Pf0nyQqY993z8/edit?usp=sharing
TC Energy: $2500-$5000 Scholarships available to students in TC Energy's project areas (northern MN included). Three scholarship programs: STEM, trades and Indigenous legacy.
Deadline: May 5th, 2023
How to apply: https://www.tcenergy.com/community-giving/scholarships/US/
Hibbing Lodge of Perfection: Open to area students who plan to go to any post-secondary program (college, tech school, etc.)
Deadline: May 15th (every year)
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10yenYGO_uKwJRmxGPUHymRm5M31gZmvL/view?usp=sharing
Summer Deadlines
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship:
Available to students of color who are the children or grandchildren of AFL-CIO affiliated unions and who will attend school in the Minnesota State College system.
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pSad_WbK5uAP03cKQ8bPbm0k0OG4zSGT/view?usp=sharing
Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Program: Scholarships are awarded to students who have overcome great obstacles in their lives and wish to pursue a career or technical degree/certificate/diploma at a not-for-profit trade/vocational school or community college in the United States. This year, 300 students will be awarded with scholarships up to $2,500 to help fund their education or outside costs such as childcare, transportation, equipment, or supplies.
To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $65,000 or less)
Be under the age of 35
Be a United States citizen
Priority Deadline: June 15, 2025
How to apply: https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-scholarship-eligibility/