Scholarships
High School Guidance Office
Scholarship Listings
February 21, 2020
| Scholarship Name | Due Date | Criteria | Amount | For More Info. |
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| St. Cloud Rox Foundation | April 30, 2020 | On behalf of the St. Cloud Rox Project S.A.V.E. Foundation, I would like to bring to your attention that our Education Program will be awarding Five (5) Senior Students attending a Central Minnesota High School | $2,000 | |
| Model College of Hair Design | none | Model College of Hair Design has issued two scholarships to ROCORI High School students. If interested stop in the guidance office | $2,000 | |
| Zonta STEM Scholarship | March 1, 2020 | This scholarship is to encourage young women to pursue post-secondary education in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Young women who demonstrate evidence of interest and ability are eligible and encouraged to apply. | $1,000 | Zonta STEM Scholarship |
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For Juniors: Minnesota Association of Townships |
May 1, 2020 | The Minnesota Assoc. of Townships is awarding scholarships to juniors based on a written essay discussing the topic "Township Day". For more information visit their website or stop in the guidance office. | 5 @ $2,000 |
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| SFM Foundation | March 31, 2020 | This foundation provides scholarships to students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents. If you feel you would benefit from this scholarship, please stop in the guidance office. | up to $10,000/yr | https://www.sfmfoundation.com/ |
| George W Friedrich | March 9, 2013 | George W. Friedrich was a long time Lions Club member who consistently demonstrated his commitment to serving his community. Criteria for this scholarship includes: past & current community service, upper 50% of class, plan to attend 2 or 4 year college, extracurricular activities, application and essay. | 2@$500 | |
| MN State High School League Coaches Assn Scholarship | March 28 | Minnesota Coaches Association offers several Scholarships to student athletes. Criteria includes: Must Have a GPA that would equate with an honor student. Applicant must have participated in High School Athletics through their 12th grade year. Submit a one page letter outlining the role sports has played in your life. Submit a letter of recognition from one of your coaches. |
multiple @ $1000 | |
| Compeer Financial Scholarship | March 15, 2020 | Scholarship recipients are selected based on a combination of academic achievement, agricultural and community youth organization involvement and essays. Special consideration will be given to applicants with parents who are Compeer Financial clients. Qualifications include: Be graduating seniors, Live in Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory, Have a 3.0 or higher GPA |
multiple @$1,500 | www.compeer.com/scholarships |
| Arvig Memorial Scholarship | April 10, 2020 | The Arvig Memorial Scholarship requires students to intend to further their education in the field of math, engineering, accounting, computer science or any of the physical sciences. | 1 @ $3000 for a ROCORI student | Arvig Memorial Scholarship |
| MN Telcom Alliance Foundation | Feb 21, 2020 | Applicant's family must subscribe to at least one service from Arvig | 6 @$2,000 4 @$1,000 | MNTA scholarship |
| FRS/NTCA | Feb 21, 2020 | Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship is available for those who subscribe to at least one service from Arvig, 2.0 GPA | $2,000 | FRS/NTCA Scholarship |
| American Heritage Bank Scholarship | April 1, 2020 | Scholarship criteria includes having an active account with American Heritage Bank as well as: GPA, extra-curricular activities and civic responsibility | 10@$1,000 | American Heritage Bank Schlp |
| Arthur A. Cater Scholarship | See the St Cloud Technical and Community College scholarship site to apply. | |||
| Bernick Family Foundation Scholarship | March 1, 2020 | Criteria includes: GPA of 3.0, need, essay describing value of involvement in school, community and work. | 10 @$2,000 | Bernicks Family Foundation |
| Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Scholarship | March 1, 2020 |
Critera includes: GPA: 2.5 or better, attend 2 or 4 year program college or university. Area of Study: Criminal Justice,First Responder programs including Police, Fire Fighters or EMT, Exhibits leadership skills. |
multiple @ $2,000 | Greater St Cloud Public Safety |
| Miller Architects Scholarship | March 1, 2020 |
Criteria includes: GPA of 2.5, Fields of study: Architecture, Construction Management, Drafting, and CAD, Planning to attend: Two or four year college (full-time enrollment) |
1@$1,000 | Miller Archeticts Scholarship |
| St. Cloud Times Spark Scholarship | March 1, 2020 |
Criteria includes; attend a 2 year program for: Construction Technology for a career in mulitple areas, Business, Communication and IT area Manufacturing Technology area, Natural Health and Science area, Other Specialized Training |
5@$1,000 | St. Cloud Times Spark Scholarship |
| Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation | March 1, 2020 |
Criteria includes: High School Senior from Benton, Stearns or Sherburne County, GPA: 2.5 or better, 2 or 4 year program at a community college or university, Certificate/Major/Area of Study:Criminal Justice, First Responder programs including Police, Fire Fighters or EMT |
9 @$2,000 | Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Fnd |
| Stickney Hills Dairy Scholarship | April 1, 2020 |
·High school seniors planning to enroll in undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, applicants must be enrolled full-time. Be a dependent child of a Stickney Hill Dairy employee & planning on studying agriculture and/or food science. OR Attend one of the following schools Kimball, Rocori, Eden Valley, or Annandale planning on studying agriculture and/or food science. Selection will be based on: GPA, leadership, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals, & aspirations. |
2 @ $1,000 | |
| Zonta: Young Women in Public Affairs Prog Scholarship | March 1, 2020 |
The Young Women in Public Affairs Program was established to encourage secondary-school women, age 16-20, to enter careers or to seek leadership positions in social policy making, government, and volunteer organizations. Our local club will select a scholarship winner from applications received from eight area high schools. |
$1,000 | http://ZontaStCloudmn.org/scholarships |
| Glenn J Imholte Memorial Schlp | April 1, 2020 | Criteria includes: Leadership, GPA 3.0 or higher, Active in Community, Plan to major in business-related area. | 4 @ $4000 | Glenn Imholte Scholarship |
| St Cloud Chamber Foundation Schlp | April 1, 2020 | Criteria includes: application information | 1 @ $500 at ROCORI | St Cloud Chamber Foundation |
| St Cloud Builders Exchange | April 1, 2020 | Criteria includes: Attend SCTCC and plan to study trade fields | 2 @ $2000 | St Cloud Builders Exchange |
| Bernick Chamber Scholarship | April 1, 2020 | Criteria includes: Volunteerism, leadership, 3.0 GPA | 1 @ $500 | Bernicks Chamber Schlp |
| Central MN Farm Show Schlp | April 1, 2020 | Criteria includes: Volunteerism, Leadership, Ag related school and community activity, financial need, plant to study ag related degree at these colleges: NDSU, SDSU, UMMankato, SCTCC, MWCTC, U of M, Dickenson State, Lakes Area TI, UW River Falls | 5 @ $1,000 | Central MN Farm Show |
| Coborn's/Cash Wise Chamber Schlp | April 11, 2020 | Criteria includes: Volunteerism, 3,0 GPA, Financial Need | 1 @ $500 at ROCORI | Coborn's Chamber Scholarship |
| St Cloud Refrigeration Scholarship | Attend anRecipient must work for two years at one of SCR’s locations throughout the state of Minnesota after graduation. Demonstrate academic promise. To remain eligible for the scholarship, a minimum of a 3.0 GPA must be maintained while attending approved program. Must provide documentation on GPA prior to receiving funds each semester. |
St Cloud Refrigeration Scholarship | ||
| MN Fraternal Order of Police | May 1, 2020 | The Minnesota Order of Police is offering scholarships for individuals seeking a career in the Criminal Justice field. Criteria includes: essay, sponsoring member of FOP and recommendation. See Officer Baumgarten for more details | 2 @ $500 | |
| American Legion Scholarships | March 1, 2020 | There are 3 scholarship opportunities available for those who are children or grandchildren of service members or junior members of the auxiliary . | varies | |
| Richmond Legion Scholarships | April 9, 2020 | Richmond Legion is sponsoring a scholarship for a ROCORI student who has been active in school, community and/or working. | $500 | Richmond Legion Scholarship |
Other Scholarship Websites:
We have looked and found various websites that may be helpful to you in your scholarship and grant searches. Following are links to these websites:
StudentScholarships.org is the largest collection of scholarships on the web. https://www.studentscholarships.org/
QuestBridge is a powerful platform bridging the nation's brightest, under-served youth and leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities. We are an aggregator of excellence. QuestBridge provides a single, internet-based meeting point which links exceptional students with colleges, scholarship providers, enrichment programs, employers, and organizations seeking students who have excelled despite obstacles. By facilitating these exchanges, QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation's best universities and the ranks of national leadership itself. http://www.questbridge.org/
Substance Abuse Counseling Scholarships Guide to Scholarships for Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselor Majors https://addiction-counselor.org/scholarships/
BestColleges.com
A user-friendly guide that will help with questions regarding the FAFSA. http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/fafsa/
BestSchools.com
a user-friendly guide that clarifies common questions, making it easier for students to have access to the support they qualify for to start or continue their education and answers Financial Aid questions. http://www.bestschools.com/fafsa/
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Scholarship Foundation that handles many scholarships including Dollars for Scholars
Free College Scholarship Search
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
College Board Online
Paying for College
The American Legion offers this College Financial Aid Handbook
College Net
Fast Web
Minnesota Institutional Scholarships
Scholarship Experts
College Scholarships
Complete Directory of Online Colleges and Universities in Minnesota
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