Senior Scholarship Update
April 3, 2024
NEW IMPORTANT SCHOLARHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
North Itasca Electric Scholarship Deadline: April 26
- For seniors whose parents are North Itasca Electric Customers
- Link to Application: North Itasca Electric Application
Missy L. Olson Scholarship: Deadline May 22
- (2) $1000 scholarships to seniors; one selection will be Northeastern MN student; write an essay.
MN School Counselor Assn Scholarship Deadline: May 24th
- (12) $500 scholarships will be awarded to seniors pursing post-secondary education.
- MN School Counselor Assn Scholarship Application
Affinity Plus Foundation Scholarships Deadline May 31
- Affinity Plus Foundation is offering (20) $4,000 scholarships to students with their own Affinity Plus account.
IMPORTANT REPEATS!!
New Scholarships Added to the Senior Scholarship Opportunities
Carquest Auto Parts of Grand Rapids: Deadline: April 3
- $500 scholarship for a GRHS SENIOR attending a college or technical school pursuing a certificate or degree in the automotive aftermarket: including technician, heavy duty, diesel, auto body, parts sales, or similar automotive industry career. Minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Click here to make your own copy of the Application
- Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: April 15
- $1000 Scholarship is for area students (ISD #318 is one of only 7 other local eligible schools) who are pursuing an education in Natural Resource areas (i.e. Wildlife/Fisheries, Soil/Water, Timber/Range, Wildland Fire etc.) OR Criminal Justice areas (Enforcement, Courts, Corrections, Parole), Federal or State Conservation Officer, Forest/Park Rangers (USFS, NPS, USFWS, BLM, BIA), Deputy Sheriff, MN BCA, State Patrol or other related careers. Apply at www.nwmf.org/scholarships
Apply for Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Win a paid trip for Rotary RYLA Leadership Program
The Grand Rapids Centennial Rotary club would like to sponsor juniors or seniors who would like to attend this program. Other students have reported they enjoyed the program, learned a lot and made friends. Informational packet is below to download, or contact Kayla below.
Interested students should review the attached information and contact Kyla Ward at kyla@pdststaffing.net. The application deadline is April 30, 2024.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Families of seniors attending post secondary education for 2024/25 school year will need to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The form has changed and more students will qualify for aid than ever before! Apply now: FAFSA APPLICATION
Upcoming Deadlines:
Carquest Auto Parts of Grand Rapids: Deadline: April 3 Application
Applied Learning Institute (ALI) Scholarships Deadline: Apr 15 ALI Scholarship Application
- Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship - Deadline: April 15 Apply Here
Wabana Township Deadline Deadline: April 19
Emberg Scholarships Deadline: Apr 25
May:
- Blandin Foundation Scholarships Deadline May 1
Robert McDonald Memorial (Boys Basketball) Scholarship Robert McDonald Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1
- TC Energy Deadline May 3
Native American students: Check out the Native American Data Base
Heidi Clairmont
Email: hclairmont@isd318.org
Website: https://www.isd318.org/domain/129
Location: 800 NW Conifer Dr, Grand Rapids, MN, United States
Phone: 218-327-5760 .41544
Facebook: facebook.com/grandrapidshighschoolcounseling
Twitter: @GRCounseling