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How do I pay for my education after high school? This is a great question! There are many options. One of the options that does not require you to pay money back is through scholarships. Below you will find links to scholarship opportunities (both local and national) and search engines. In addition, please check out the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pamphlet on Grants & Scholarships as it is an amazing resource for navigating what it all means. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: ATTENTION SOPHOMORES: Have you ever considered joining the American Legion Auxiliary? There is an American Auxiliary Juniors division - for daughters, granddaughters, and or sisters of anyone who has served or is serving in the military. Membership for those under the age of 18 is $8 year for Unit 43 in Faribault. Those students who are members for two or three consecutive years are eligible for even more scholarship opportunities! SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS: Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation College Scholarship Program: Application due April 21st, 2024 Tri-Lakes Sportsmen's Club 2024 Scholarship: Application due March 22nd, 2024 Seniors are invited to apply for the Tri-Lakes Sportsmen's Club Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to area high school students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the outdoors or the environment through a vocational, 2 or 4 year post-secondary program. The application and one-page essay is due to Mr. Uphus by March 22, 2024. Find the application and essay prompt HERE. DELTA KAPPA GAMMA SCHOLARSHIP: Application due April 1st, 2024 The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International was founded in 1929 to promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. The Faribault-Northfield chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma offers a $1000 competitive scholarship to a Northfield or Faribault High School, or Bethlehem Academy high school senior girl who intends to go to college and pursue a career in education. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their academic record, desire to become a teacher, leadership and participation, and financial need. Applications are located in the counseling office or can be found digitally HERE. HomeTown Credit Union Scholarship : Application Due April 12th, 2024 Two $1000 and two $500 scholarships are available to members of HomeTown Credit Union. Applicants must create a 1-to-3-minute video that shares one or more ways that people can establish and/or maintain financial wellness after high school. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of HomeTown Credit Union for 6 months prior to the application due date of April 12th, 2024. More information and an online application can be found here: https://www.hometowncu.coop/Resources/Youth-Services STEELE WASECA COOPERATIVE ELECTRIC SCHOLARSHIP: Application Due April 12th, 2024 Your 2024 graduating high school seniors who live in households served by Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric (SWCE) may be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. One scholarship is available to each participating school. To meet our scholarship requirements, please use the following eligibility criteria: 1) the applicant must be a dependent of a Steele-Waseca member, and 2) the applicant must be a 2024 graduating high school senior, who will be continuing his/her education full time at a two- or four-year technical school or college, and 3) must submit a short essay to the counseling office, prompt found HERE. Rice County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Application due April 1st, 2024 Rice Country Farm Bureau is offering a scholarship opportunity of $500 dollars to class of 2024 seniors who are planning on pursuing a two or four-year degree in an agricultural field. Scholarship applicants must also be residents of Rice County. Application and more information can be found HERE P.E.O Local Scholarship: Application due April 2nd, 2024 Chapter AR, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Faribault, Minnesota, is pleased to offer up to a $1000 scholarship to female high school seniors from Faribault enrolling in a post-secondary program. While GPA and involvement are factors, of greater consideration is the candidate's ability to reflect our P.E.O. values both now and in her future. Application information can be found HERE. SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES: Choose a search engine (a few are listed below) and create an account. You can make it as specific as you want. You will be inundated with options! Be sure to spend some time looking through them and keep track of your scholarship applications (and awards) in Naviance. CareerOnestop Scholarship Finder Chegg Scholarship Engine CollegeBaord Search FastWeb Going Merry Scholarships Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships.com Scholarship America Scholarships & Financial Aid for Minority Students Student Scholarships (link of examples of scholarships found here often provided in Schoology) UNCF Scholarships |