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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: JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS: Class of 2026 Scholarship Opportunity: Application packet due June 1, 2025 The MN Association of Townships invite all current juniors to apply for their $2000 scholarship program. Find the application HERE. Essay, supporting materials, and application must be postmarked by June 1, 2025. SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS: Southern Heights Dental Scholarship: Application due March 15, 2025 Seniors are invited to apply for the 2025 Southern Heights Dental Scholarship Award, created as a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Ted J. Erickson (1948-2022). The $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to a Faribault Area High School Student who intends to pursue a career as a “Dental Assistant” or a “Dental Hygienist.” Deadline is March 15 and includes an application, letter of recommendation, essay responses, and transcript. Find the application HERE; more information online HERE.
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, two, or four-year post-secondary program. The application and one-page essay are due to Mr. Bienias by March 20, 2025. Find the application and essay prompt HERE. Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship: Application due April 1, 2025 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. Rice County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Application due April 1, 2025 Rice Country Farm Bureau is offering a scholarship opportunity of $500 dollars to Class of 2025 seniors who are planning on pursuing a two or four-year degree in an agricultural field. Scholarship applicants must be residents of Rice County. Application and letter of recommendation due April 1, 2025. Find the application and more information HERE P.E.O Local Scholarship: Application due April 2, 2025 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 by clicking HERE. HomeTown Credit Union Scholarship: Application and video due April 4, 2025 Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric Scholarship: Application Due April 14, 2025 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 Minnesota College Scholarship Links 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 |