Scholarships
Updated February 27, 2008
American Cancer Society
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Youth Scholarship Program
For students who are cancer patients/survivors
American Legion Post 39
Deadline: March 5, 2008
Five $2,000 scholarships
Financial need, vocational plans, letter of recommendation, activities, employment
American Legion Memorial Scholarship-Memory of Lyle C. Mikelson
Deadline: April 1, 2008
Six or more scholarships for $500.00
Most be child, grandchild, adopted child or stepchild of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member
Financial need
Personal letter, two letters of recommendation
American Legion Minnesota Legionnaire Insurance Trust Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2008
$500.00 scholarships
Must be a veteran, child of a veteran or a grandchild of a veteran
Academic standards, good record of school and communicy citizenship
Desire to pursue education beyond high school
Financial need considered
American Legion Auxiliary National President's Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Three scholarships per division: 11 at $2,500, 1 at $2,000, 1 at $1,000
American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
Deadline: March 1, 2008
One four-year scholarship per Division of the American Legion Auxiliary $1,000
Must be or should have been Junior member of American Legion Auxiliary
3.0 GPA or higher
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Must be member of American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion
five $1,000 scholarships
Anna M. Kuhl Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Send in request for applications (available in Guidance Office Scholarship Drawer)
Character and integrity, academic performance, financial need
Asthma Scholarship: Will to Win (For Class of 2009)
Deadline: August 31, 2008
For students with asthma
3.5-4.0 GPA
Outstanding in one of these areas:
• Performing Arts
• Visual Arts
• Community Service
• Athletics
• Science
www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com
Ayn Rand Essay Contests
9th & 10th Graders: Anthem
Deadline: March 20, 2008
Submit essay online: www.aynrand.org/contests
Comments or questions: essay@aynrand.org
11th & 12th Graders: The Fountainhead
Deadline: April 25, 2008
Submit essay online: www.aynrand.org/contests
Comments or questions: essay@aynrand.org
Big Sun Scholarship
Deadline: June 20, 2008
$500.00
For Athletes
http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarships
Deadline: May 31, 2008
$500 scholarships
Application, essay & letter of recommendation
Questions: jdgreatclips@aol.com
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2008
US Citizen or permanent resident
GPA 2.5 or higher
Leadership through community services, extra curricular or other activities
Two Letters of Recommendations, FAFSA, Essay
Juliet Evans Nelson Scholarship for Outstanding Youth Volunteerism
Deadline: March 21, 2008
one $2,500 scholarship
Be a high school junior during the 2007-2008 school year
Volunteer contributions of key importance
Kohl's Cares for Kids Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Any adult may nominate students who volunteer in the community
Two groups: ages 6-12, ages 13-18
Nominate online: www.kohlscorporation.com
Maplewood Athletic Association
Baseball Scholarship Award Applications
Deadline: May 20, 2008
One $500.00 scholarship from North High
*Graduating senior
*Have registered through Maplewood Athletic Association and played in MAA youth baseball
*Be accepted to attend higher learning institution
*Complete a typewritten essay of no more than 750 words on the topic of:
What did participation in MAA youth baseball mean to you?
Submit application and typewritten essay to:
Erv Carlson – MAA President
2599 Southcrest Ave.
Maplewood, MN 55110
Contact for questions: ervcarlson@comcast.net
Maplewood-Oakdale Lion's Club Scholarship
Deadline: March 26, 2008 by 12:00 noon
Up to seven $1,000 scholarships
For graduating high school seniors who will be attending an accredited college or vocational-technical school in the Fall of 2008.
Submit application, letter of recommendation and transcript to North High Guidance Department.
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Deadline: March 1, 2008
One each $5,000 scholarship male/female
Only for cross country and/or track runners
3.0 GPA or above
www.mtcmarathon.org
Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 1, 2008
Application & written essay
Transcript and letter of recommendation
www.mntownships.org
Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx, Amer. Family Insurance
Deadline: March 7, 2008
Minimum 19 ACT or 850 SAT and 3.0 GPA
Extra curricular activities
45 hours of community service, outside of school, during academic year
Personal essay, personal recommendation and reference
Minnesota Women's Golf Association Foundation
Deadline: March 31, 2008 (received in MWGA office)
$2,000 scholarships renewable for four years
3.2 GPA or higher
FAFSA
Academic record, financial need, quality of character, interest or involvement in golf
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Rotary Club Scholarship
Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 4, 2008
Two $1,500 scholarships renewable for one year
Student must be in the graduating class of 2008 and reside within District 622
Student has demonstrated service and leadership in the community
Student has demonstrated a positive attitude toward home, school, and community.
Student must have an above average grade point.
Student has plans to attend a four-year college.
Rotarian's children are not eligible.
Application Materials:
1. Letter of intent to the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Rotary Club responding to criteria.
2. Current resume
3. Three (3) letters of recommendation. Two (2) letters should be from school administrator, counselor, or classroom teacher.
4. Transcript
5. An interview will be requested for the top candidates to reach final decision.
Send application materials to:
Ms. Laura Hawkins
2681 Germain Court
Maplewood, MN 55109
Page Education Foundation
Deadline: May 1, 2008
For students of color
Requires student to help K-8th grade childrend of colorin community essay
Two letters of recommendation
FAFSA
www.page-ed.org
St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Deadline: March 20, 2008
$1,000 Scholarships
Financial need, volunteer & community service, academic record, career plans
Letter(s) of recommendation
The Salvation Army Pearl Linden Scholarship
Deadline: April 22, 2008
Up to $1,500 per year (2-yr. school) $3,000 per year (4-yr. school)
Volunteer records and plans, academic record, extra curricular record, work record
Personal essay
Financial need
Two references
SAMMY 2008
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year
Deadline: March 7, 2008
25 $7,500 scholarships
Teachers, coaches, principals, counselors, athletic directors, parents and relatives are encouraged
to nominate a student athlete for the SAMMY 2008 Award. High school seniors may nominate themselves.
Apply online: bodybymilk.com
Society of Women Engineers
Deadline: May 15, 2008
$1,000 to $5,000 scholarships
For Female engineering or computer science students
3.5 to 4.0 GPA
US Citizen or Permanent resident of the US
Apply online at: www.swe.org
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program
Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
October through February
Apply online at usbank.com/studentbanking
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Scholarship
Deadline: April 21, 2008
$500.00 scholarships
Graduating senior
Parent, legal guardian or grandparent must be a member of VFW Post 1350 or its Auxiliary
Good grades, character, citizenship, leadership potential
Young Native Writers Essay Contest
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Native American students
www.indian.hklaw.com
Dunwoody College (Minneapolis, MN)
2008-09 Dunwoody Outstanding Student Award
Enroll full-time at Dunwoody College of Technology for fall of 2008
Rank in upper half of your graduating class
www.dunwoody.edu
