Colonel’s Scholars: The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public institution. Seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher are eligible. Applications are available online from December 1, 2011 through February 8, 2012. Visit www.kfcscholars.org.
Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce: The Education Committee of the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of a $500 scholarship to a senior from a high school with a graduating class of no more than 100 students. Qualifications include a minimum of 2.5 GPA and desire to study a business related field. Mrs. Lunderby has applications. Deadline February 17, 2012
SFM Foundation: SFM Foundation is a nonprofit foundation offering college scholarships to children of working parents who have been killed or injured on the job. Visit www.sfmic.com/foundation.
Minnesota Athletes in Sports Medicine: Sports and Orthopedic Specialists and Women’s Orthopedic Center are offering a $2,500 scholarship to one male and one female student who intend to pursue a career in sports medicine. www.sportsandortho.com/education/default.htm
B. Davis Scholarship: B.Davis Scholarhip is offering $1,000 to high school juniors and seniors. Essay required. www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline May 28, 2012
Abbott and Fenner: Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for a $1,000 scholarship through Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants. Visit the website for details www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Deadline June 15, 2012
The Ronald Reagan High School Essay Contest: The Freedom Foundation of Minnesota offers high school students the opportunity to win a $5,000, $1,000 or $500 scholarship. Visit www.freedomfoundationofminnesota.com for details and the essay topic. Deadline January 5, 2012
Gates Millennium Scholarship: The Gates Millennium Scholarship is offered to minority students who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Visit www.gmsp.org for more details. Deadline January 11, 2012
University of St. Thomas: The University of St. Thomas is offering two full-tuition and two $8,000 scholarships for students intending to pursue a Science, Math or Engineering major at St. Thomas. Students may obtain applications at www.stthomas.edu/scischolar. Deadline December 1, 2011
The Northwest Airlines Pilots’ Wives Club: The NAPWC awards two $1,800 scholarships to high school seniors and college freshman, sophomores and juniors to explore the field of cardiovascular research by working in a Minnesota research lab during the summer months. Visit www.heart.org/mnscholarships. Deadline is November 18, 2011
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: If you’ve made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington D.C. next May. To apply, visit either http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/spirit. Mr. Erickson must approve the application. Deadline November 1, 2011
AES Engineers Scholarship: AES Engineers is offering $500.00 to high school seniors. Essay required. This scholarship is for all seniors, not just those planning to major in engineering. www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php. Deadline October 7, 2011
Wendy’s High School Heisman: For the past sixteen years, Wendy’s Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy committee to create the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award. The award honors both male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. The online application must be completed by the student no later than 5:00pm, Central time, on October 3, 2010. Students must have their application reviewed and confirmed by either Mr. Lindgren or Mrs. Lunderby. www.wendysheisman.com. Deadline October 3, 2011
