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
January Deadlines
Lake Country Power: Open to seniors with a 2.5 or better GPA whose parent/guardian is a customer of Lake Country Power. Renewable scholarship up to $4000!
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: https://www.lakecountrypower.coop/scholarships
Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation: One application for multiple scholarships! See a list of scholarships available to Itasca county residents here and St. Louis county residents here. (Note the Builder's Exchange scholarship which can also be applied toward apprenticeship programs!)
Deadline: January 15 (opens early October)
How to apply: https://www.dsacommunityfoundation.org/learn-about-our-scholarships
Alworth Scholarship: Local, northern MN scholarship for students planning to earn a bachelors (4 year) degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). $20,000! Must meet minimum GPA requirement. UPDATE: Due to the COVID situation and ACT tests being cancelled, ACT scores are no longer required to apply for the Alwroth. Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Deadline: January 15th (opens November 1st)
How to apply: http://www.alworthscholarship.org/
February Deadlines
Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship: Scholarships for students accepted into the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota.
Deadline: February 15th
How to apply: https://www.akpsischolarships.org/
March Deadlines
Michigan Tech Iron Range Alumni: Scholarship for students from Iron Range high schools who plan to attend Michigan Tech.
Deadline: March 1st
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CFTTqEbix_it9nVJvLfPX3fSmaJx4p0C/view?usp=sharing
North Star Credit Union: $500 scholarship for NK seniors.
Deadline: March 26
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iCBNmhAGR9Ir_T2aod6iA_bVnK_k6slh/view?usp=sharing
Keewatin VFW: Open to NK seniors
Deadline: First Friday in March
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lf3_HoplU_nsYTABZCPetDEySAHrabC2-uEWxEdxCps/edit?usp=sharing
Blandin Grants: Renewable local scholarship, up to $5000 per year for low-middle income students. No minimum GPA. NK seniors are strongly encouraged to apply for this one!
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: https://blandinfoundation.org/programs/itasca-area/education-grants/
8th District MN Horticultural Society Scholarship: Open to graduating seniors from Minnesota's 8th district (includes Itasca and St. Louis counties) who can provide evidence of an interest and participation in horticultural/gardening activities.
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YP6LI8biyZEXKpfHSTvxdP8orcx5fDH2/view?usp=sharing
American Bank (Hibbing): Open to seniors with a 3.0 or better GPA who plan to attend either a 2 or 4 year college.
Deadline: March 1 (opens January 1st)
How to apply: https://www.ambnk.com/about/american-bank-scholarship
Disabled American Veterans of Itasca County: Open to NKHS seniors pursuing higher education at a vocational/technical school.
Deadline: Last Friday in March
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s9z6JSZ8N0Th2bDYXjLDw26EI2KjQkqIdidAkVzwLl8/edit?usp=sharing
April Deadlines
Nashwauk Area Community Foundation: The Nashwauk Area Community Foundation will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships this school year. One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant attending a traditional college and one scholarship will be awarded to an applicant attending a nontraditional or trade school.
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: https://form.jotform.com/203314459699163
Knights of Columbus: Open to NK and Greenway seniors who belong to either St. Cecilia's (Nashwauk) or Mary Immaculate (Coleraine) parish.
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8b7uQptr3lBNDIxTWprbjNvSTlkX0VOLWxnLWpabWxhTGJn/view?usp=sharing
"Swede" (Virgil) Rostvold Memorial Scholarship: Open to NK seniors who plan to attend either HCC or ICC.
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u7YHk7ticV27_aTDY60yFTyWSTRGSkIG/view?usp=sharing
Hibbing Elks: Open to NK seniors
Deadline: 2nd Friday in April
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mqNafToY6BNCQCMZCoTV-qUbej6-_HKm0XFkYagSNc/edit?usp=sharing
Amvets Post 12 Keewatin: Open to all NK seniors.
Deadline: April 15th
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B33HB3_Gz7z6NA2Z3XZuGeDzSHLsmysZ/view?usp=sharing
Keewatin American Legion: Open to NK seniors planning to attend either a 2 or 4 year college.
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MrEU1HMVxWSPKaN2wvrY6IDp0J8O7wrq/view?usp=sharing
East Side Neighbors: Open to NK seniors who live in the Pengilly/Swan Lake area.
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gsuaD21MENgdeA4osKuD9lFNnJu_8Pr9T5_MnN1NvCs/edit?usp=sharing
May Deadlines
PB & J Scholarship: Open to seniors attending a 2 or 4 year college who have experienced personal challenges that may have affected their academic performance in high school. No minimum GPA required to apply!
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship