ALPHABETICAL LISTING
2011-12
Affinity PlusApr. 16
AgStar Fund for Rural AmericaApr. 1
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)Dec. 1
Aitkin-Carlton County Farm Bureau ScholarshipMay 1
Alpha Delta KappaApr. 15
AlworthJan. 5
American Cancer SocietyApr. 1
American Ground Water TrustJun. 1
AmericanLegionNationalHigh School Oratorical ContestJan. or Feb
American Legion, Various Awards------
Americorps------
AnyCollege.Net Awards------
Arrowhead Youth Soccer AssociationMay 25
Asian/Pacific Islander Pilot Scholarship ProgramJul. 30
AXA Achievement Community ScholarshipFeb. 16
AXA Achievement/U.S. News & World ReportDec. 15
Ayn Rand Essay Contest, Grades 11, 12Apr. 25
Becker Oil Trust Awards ProgramApr. 1
Bernick Family ScholarshipMar. 1
Best BuyFeb. 15
Beta Theta Pi FraternityApr. 12/Jun. 1
Bill Mainerich Memorial ScholarshipJan. 21
Burger King ScholarsDec. 5
Careers in AgricultureMar. 1
Cargill Community ScholarshipFeb. 15
CarltonCounty Sheriff’s Mounted Posse ScholarshipMar. 1
CENEX/Land O’ LakesCareers in Agriculture ScholarshipMar. 1
Coca-Cola ScholarsOct. 31
Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship------
College of St. Scholastica—Benedictine Scholarship------
College of St. Scholastica—Sharon Labovitz Leadership ScholarshipMar. 15
Commitment to Agriculture ProgramFeb. 15
ConclaveApr. 2
Dalles Masonic LodgeJun. 1
DisabledAmericanVeterans & AuxiliaryCarltonCounty Chapter 18April 30
Donna Reed Performing ArtsMar. 1
Duluth Area Association of RealtorsMay 1
DuluthBuilding and Construction Trades CouncilJan. 5
Duluth Teachers Credit UnionMar. 23
Dunwoody Scholarships------
Dupont ChallengeFeb. 12
Educational Communications ScholarshipMay 15
Eleventh District Bar AssociationApr. 6
Elks National Foundation—Emergency Educational Fund GrantsDec. 31
Elks National Foundation—Legacy AwardsJan. 11
Elks National Foundation—Most Valuable StudentJan. 11
Esko Community, Ruth B. Logsdon and Kristin BurkholderApr. 4
Experimental Aircraft Association (EEA), Chapter 272Apr. 30
FarmHouse FraternityFeb. 23
Federal Reserve Bank Essay ContestMar. 23
First Bank------
FirstPlan of Minnesota—Founder’s Fund ScholarshipMay 1
FirstPlan of Minnesota—Dr. Jerry Church Community Health Sustainer’s AwardMay 1
Floy Gilman ScheidlerApr. 20
Gladys L. JohnsonApr. 9
Great ClipsMay 31
Head Start------
High School Christian Student Athlete All-American ProgramNov. 17
ISA (International Society of Measurement and Control)Feb. 15
Italian American ClubApr. 7
James J. Wychor Scholarship—Minnesota Broadcasters AssociationMay 31
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship FundMar.31
Jordan Tucker Memorial ScholarshipApr.23
Junior Achievement—Joseph FrancomanoFeb. 1
Junior Achievement—Hugh B. Sweeney AwardFeb. 1
Junior Achievement—Nelnet ScholarshipMar. 19
Junior Achievement—Walt DisneyFeb. 1
KeyBank’s Take 5 Scholarship SweepstakesMar.-Jul.
Kohl’s Kids Who CareMar. 15
LakeCountry Power—LesBeach ScholarshipApr. 1
MAASFEPJan. 12
Marcella Arnold Nursing Scholarship (For college students only)Mar. 1
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial ScholarshipJan. 23
Mediacom World Class ScholarshipMar. 15
Members Cooperative Credit UnionFeb. 1
Mensa Education & Research Foundation Essay ContestJan. 15
Minnesota AFL-CIO ScholarshipsMay 1
Minnesota AFL-CIO—Martin Duffy Adult LearnerApr. 30
Minnesota Association of Counselors of Color (MN ACC)Apr. 1
MinnesotaBuilding Industry Foundation—Swanson/Woxland ScholarshipsMar. 15
Minnesota Dept. of Human Services—Education and Training VouchersJun. 1
Minnesota Family Involvement CouncilFeb. 1
Minnesota Masonic Charities Signature ScholarshipsFeb. 15
Minnesota Power Community InvolvementJan. 15
Minnesota Power Employees Credit UnionJul. 20
Minnesota School Counselors Association/TCF BankFeb. 16
Minnesota Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—Good CitizenNov. 15
Minnesota Society of Professional SurveyorsOct. 31
Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion CouncilMar. 3
MinnesotaState Horticultural Society (8th District) Youth ScholarshipFeb. 1
Minnesota TeamstersFeb. 15
Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx, & American Family InsuranceMar. 16
Minnesota Women’s Golf AssociationMar. 31
NationalAcademy of American Scholars, Inc.Feb. 15
National Association of Litho Clubs (NALC)Jan. 31
National Bank of CommerceMar. 14
National Co-Op Scholarship ProgramFeb. 15
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)Feb. 12
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA)Nov. 1
National Guard—Army/Air Force------
National Honor Society ScholarshipJun. 1
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—Business and Law info. for
graduate school studentsApr. 15
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—History, Political Science, Government, Economics Feb. 15
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—Lillian/Arthur DunnFeb. 15
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—Madeline CogswellFeb. 15/Aug. 15
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—Margaret HamiltonApril 15
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—Medical ScholarshipsApril 15
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—Nellie ButcherApril 15
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution—Nursing ScholarshipsFeb. 15/Aug. 15
NationalTelevisionAcademyFeb. 28
National Wild Turkey Federation—Xtreme JAKES programFeb. 1
Nellie Stone JohnsonMay 1
Nifty 50 Cruisers Car Club—Automotive ScholarshipMar. 15
Nifty 50 Cruisers Club—Miss CruiserMar. 15
Northland Vietnam VeteransMay 1
Northwest Airlines Pilots’ Wives Club—Heart ResearchNov. 30
Oscar & Mary Wildey Mitchell Scholarship—Dul/Sup Area Community Found.Jan. 5
Outstanding Students of AmericaOct. 10
PBS Eight—Art, photo, and essay contestsDec. 22
Peter M. Gargano Scholarship (Ulland Brs.)—Dul/Sup Area Community Found.Jan. 5
Phi Delta Kappa InternationalFeb. 1
Phi Sigma KappaJun. 30
Prudential Spirit of CommunityOct. 31
REACH Jill Boyat ScholarshipApr.15
Robert C. ByrdMar. 9
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) FoundationDec. 1
SAMMY Scholar Athlete AwardMar. 9
SavannahCollege of Art DesignFeb. 1
SFM Foundation------
ShopkoMay 1
Siemens Westinghouse Science & Technology CompetitionOct. 1
Silas H. Rhodes ScholarshipsFeb. 1
Simon Youth FoundationJan. 31
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)Dec. 1
Society of Women EngineersMay 15
Sports to SchoolCollege ScholarshipFeb. 20
Teacher Federal Credit UnionMar. 8
Timothy L. Correll FoundationMar. 10
Toshiba/National Science Teachers Exploravision AwardJan. 30
Toyota Community Scholars ProgramNov. 1
United Steelworkers of American—Local No. 1938Apr. 4
University of Minnesota, MPLS—College of Natural Resources—KirkhamMar. 1
University of Minnesota, MPLS—Home EconomicsFeb. 1
University of Minnesota, MPLS—Institute of Technology ScholarshipFeb. 1
University of Minnesota—Paper Science and EngineeringMay 1
University of Minnesota—Presidential ScholarshipJan. 1
University of Wisconsin, Superior, FoundationMar. 1
UPS Earn and Learn------
USA FundsFeb. 15
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program------
Veterans of Foreign Wars—Heart ResearchNov. 30
Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio EssayNov. 1
Vallely Will FundMar. 5
Wal-mart Scholarships (4 different ones, including the Sam Walton one)Jan. 12
Washington CrossingJan. 1
Wells Fargo—College Steps Program------
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION—FALL 2010
HOW TO APPLY IF YOU NEED FINANCIAL AID
1. Apply for admission to the post-secondary school of your choice. Applications are available in the Career Center, online, or from the school.
2. Complete the the FAFSA online. If you are planning to attend a post-secondary institution in another state, you may need the College Scholarship Financial Aid Form (FAF). Both forms are available in the Counselor’s office. With the FAFSA or FAF form, you are determining your financial need for all financial aid (federal, state, and institutional).
3. FAFSA applications are for state and federal financial aid/scholarships and can be submitted between January 1 and May 31. However, submit the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. Colleges and scholarship agencies often have priority deadlines in April, and some grant programs are on a first-come, first-served basis.
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID
Federal Programs
Pell Grant—Everyone is eligible to apply. Amounts awarded in 2004-2005 were from $400-$4,050. Fill out that FAFSA form. Priority deadlines at each school will vary.
College Work Study—Some students are eligible for working at a part-time job on or off campus under either the Federal or the Minnesota Work-Study Program. Most schools offer work-study as part of the total financial aid package. To be eligible, contact the financial aid administrator at the school you plan to attend.
Federal Supplemental Grants—Campus-based program designed for the student with high financial need. Included in ACT Needs Analysis (FAFSA). Student can receive up to $4,000 per year depending upon need. Apply to campus financial aid office.
Perkins Loan—A need-based program where undergraduates may borrow up to $20,000 total. Repayment begins six or nine months after graduation; ten years to pay back at 5% interest. Apply to campus financial aid office.
Stafford Loan—Subsidized loan is based on need, and government pays the interest. Unsubsidized loan is not need-based, and student pays interest while in school. This is a long-term, low-interest loan. Apply to private lenders.
Plus Loan (Federal Parent Loan)—Parents may borrow up to annual price of attendance less other aid received for each dependent child. Repayment of principal and interest begins 60 days after disbursement. Interest rate is variable, changes annually, maximum interest is 9%.Students may apply for deferment of principal and capitalization of interest while in school if enrolled full time.
Student Educational Loan Fund (SELF)—Long-term loan designed for students who are ineligible for the federal guaranteed student loans. Undergraduate students may borrow up to a total of $25.000 per year. Co-signor required. Interest rates vary, and borrowers are required to pay interest while in school. School must approve application.
State Programs
Minnesota State Scholarship and Grant Program—All students are eligible to apply. Complete FAFSA. The amount of scholarships and grants depends upon student need. Applications must be submitted between January 1 and May 1. Average state award in 2004-2005 was $1,860.
Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program—Award up to $3,300 per year, based on need. Call (800) 657-3927 or E-mail .
ROTC Scholarships
Check the military file in the career center.
Scholarships from Specific Colleges
Check the two large file cabinets titled “College, Technical, and Professional School Information.”
Scholarships from Various Sources
Check with your employer, parents’ employers, churches, and any clubs or organizations you may be involved in, for available scholarships.
LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS
The best source of scholarship information is the MCIS computer program in the career center. It is easy to use and will give you lists of scholarships you may be eligible for.
The following list contains only a small sampling of scholarships, but gives you an idea of what is available. Students who wish the high school to send in their applications must turn in completed forms at least one week prior to the deadline date. Otherwise, you can simply request sealed transcripts ahead of time and send in the applications yourself.
Most scholarships are based on grades, extracurricular activities, community service, and oftentimes financial need.When scholarship information is received at the school, it will be announced. Other scholarships can usually be accessed online.
DeadlineScholarship
Oct 1SIEMENS WESTINGHOUSE MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION & SIEMEN’S AWARDS FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT
$2,000,000 per year in the U.S.
Complete information described online at
Oct. 4WENDY’S HEISMAN
Graduating Senior
Consideration given to: academics, athletics and student leadership
Oct. 10OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF AMERICA
$1,000—Web site:
Oct. 31PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
Local honorees receive certificates of recognition. State honorees receive $1,000, medallions, and trip to Washington, D.C. Ten national honorees receive additional awards of $5,000, medallions, trophies, and grants to a charity of their choice.
Students in grades 5-12 involved in community service. Web site is Click on “community involvement.” Deadline to submit to counselor is last weekday in October. Must be nominated by the school.
Oct. 31COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
50--$5,000; 200--$2,500, renewable
Seeking well-rounded individuals with a highly developed interest in their community. Apply online at
Oct. 31MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS
$300-$1,500
Students seeking careers in surveying, mapping. Students who are interested in math, science, or geography should think about applying. Web site:
Nov. 1NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE ARTS (NFAA)
$100 TO $10,000
Finalists are chosen to participate in Arts Week, an all-expense-paid trip to Miami in January. Up to 50 of the Arts Week finalists will be nominated to the Commission on Presidential Scholars for consideration to become one of 20 Presidential Scholars in the Arts. There is a registration fee. Web site:
Nov. 1TOYOTA COMMUNITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
100-$10,000 or $20,000 over 4 years
One student from Esko can be nominated. Application must be returned to counselor by November 1.
Nov. 1VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PATRIOTIC AUDIO ESSAY COMPETITION
Various amounts up to $25,000
Grades 9-12 eligible. Complete theme, audio tape it, and contact or call 601-291-1757 for information regarding competition.
Nov. 15MINNESOTA SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-- Good Citizen Scholarship
1--$250 in Minnesota; National awards: 1--$3,000 award and trip to Washington, D.C.; 1--$1,000 award; 1--$750 award; 8--$500 regional awards
Based on dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. One student chosen to represent Esko (sign up in career center) will be required to write a 500-word timed essay. Submit application to counselor by November 15.
Nov. 17HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTIAN STUDENT ATHLETE ALL-AMERICAN PROGRAM
2--$500; 2--$1,000; 1--$3,000 all-expense-paid trip
Athletes are nominated by the school administration and then notified to fill out an application. For sophomores,juniors or seniors in all varsity sports. Visit
Nov. 30NORTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS’ WIVES CLUB—Heart Research
2--$1,800 awards for a full-time summer internship to work in a Minnesotaheart research laboratory
For high school seniors or college students interested in the health science field.
Nov. 30VETERAN’S OF FOREIGH WARS—Heart Research
1--$1,365 award for a full-time summer internship to work in a Minnesotaheart research laboratory.
For high school seniors or college students interested in the health science field.
Dec. 1AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (AFROTC)
Three- and four-year college scholarships to high school students. Pick up a flyer at the career center to find out more information. The AFROTC also has an in-college education program with a job guarantee upon completion. Web site is
Dec. 1SAE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS (SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVEENGINEERS)
$1,000-$10,000 (undesignated)); $400-full tuition (university-sponsored)
Must be engineering or related science major. Online application is preferred at
Dec. 5BURGER KING SCHOLARS
$1,000
For someone who works an average of 15 hours per week, not necessarily at
Burger King. Visit the web site at to print an application, or pick one up in the career center. One student isnominated from each school. Return application to counselor by December 5.
Dec. 15 AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM/U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
One $10,000 scholarship from each state; from among state winners, ten additional $15,000 scholarships.
Must demonstrate self-drive by achievement in school, community, or workplace. Visit
Dec. 22PBS EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL CONTESTS—Essay, Photo, Art
One in each category: $1,000, $500, $250
Grades 9-12. Each year PBS has a different theme for their contests.
Dec. 31ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL FUND GRANTS
Up to $4,000, renewable—based on financial need
Child of a deceased Elk or an Elk who is totally disabled. Applicant must be unmarried, under age 23 at time of application, attending college on a full-time basis. File new application between July 1 and December 31; file renewal between July 1 and October 31.
Jan. or FebAMERICAN LEGION—National High School Oratorical Contest
National: $14,000-$18,000; state: $500-$1,200
Must present a Prepared Oration and Assigned Topic Discourse about some aspect of the U.S. Constitution. Pick up a flyer at the career center. Can also access web site at
Jan. 1UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA—Presidential Scholarship
$500-$1,000 any campus at U of M
Enroll at any of U of M campuses as a freshman
Jan. 1WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Spread over 4 years: $500 to $7,500
Planning career of service to the U.S. in local, state, or federal government. Many careers fit this category. Web site:
Jan. 5ALWORTH SCHOLARSHIP
$4,500—new recipients; $4,600—medical students; $4,500—ongoing recipients
Must enter a field of science or math and rank in top 20% of class. Many fields of study apply. Can apply online at Turn applicationin to high school office by January 5 to allow time for processing.
Jan. 5DULUTHBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL—Duluth-
Superior Area Community Foundation
2 up to $2,500
Parent must be a member of one of the 17 unions affiliated with Duluth Building Trades Council. Preference given to those entering the health care field, but not limited to that. Financial need not a factor. Check at the career center for an application or instructions on how to access the web site. Turn application in tohigh school office by January 5 to allow time for processing.
Jan. 5OSCAR AND MARY WILDEY MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP FUND—Duluth-
Superior Area Community Foundation
$4,100, renewable
Top 20% of class; based on financial need, activities, seriousness of purpose. Check at the career center for an application or instructions on how to access the web site. Turn application in to high school office by January 5 to allow time forprocessing.
Jan. 5PETER M. GARGANO SCHOLARSHIP FUND—Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation
One $2,000
For children of Ulland Brothers employees. Check at the career center for an application or instructions on how to access the web site. Turn application in tohigh school office by January 5 to allow time for processing.
Enroll online before January 8. In 2007a 15-minute online quiz was taken online between January 8 and 16. State semi-finalists continued to the state finals, held March 6-8, via written proctored tests at AAA offices. The national finals with
Jan. 11ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION—Legacy Awards Scholarship
$1,000
Child, grandchild of an Elk who is a member in good standing. This is a one-year, merit-based scholarship. Applications are in lodges and online by August first. Web site is
Jan. 11ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION—Most Valuable Student Scholarship
500 scholarships of from $1,000 to $15,000, renewable up to four years
Must pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis. Male and female students compete separately. Web site is
Jan. 12MAASFEP—Includes Hilda Sanchez-Henke Award
$1,500
Two different scholarships for students who have participated in a Title I or Migrant Education program.
Jan. 12WAL-MART—Sam Walton Community Scholarship
$1,000
Must be graduating senior and may not be a Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club associate or dependent of an associate. More information available at Applications are available in November.
Jan. 12WAL-MART--Associate Scholarship
$2,000
HS senior employed by Wal-Mart at least 6 months as of April 25. Also available to associates' children who are considered ineligible for the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship, due to parent's length of employment or part-time status. More information at Applications are available in November.