SENIOR Scholarship Opportunities

• Become a certified Flight Instructor in less than 6 months through Purdue Global
  • Accelerated Aviation Instruction allows students to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) in 6 months. Contact Accelerated Aviation at this link or call 507-383-5710

CREATE AN ACCOUNT:https://www.goingmerry.com/c/heidic-3zkek

Apply for Multiple scholarships at a time. The program groups scholarships with similar essays. 

CHECK OUT MORE THAN 200 OPPORTUNTIES:
Going Merry November Deadlines

Go to the website for more information

GRHS Students can apply for scholarships through the Boreal Waters Scholarship Universal Application. Check the criteria carefully - many of the advertised scholarships are for Duluth or Superior schools. There are a few that will allow Grand Rapids Students to apply. 

Duluth Builders Exchange has several opportunities for Itasca Co Students. 

• Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund Deadline is Mar 1
  • Students admitted to the Carlson School at the U of MN can receive scholarships from $5,000-$30,000k
  • Many scholarships hare given to students with financial need; must have academic excellence, leadership experience and involvement beyond the classroom.
  • Students do NOT have to join Alpha Kappa Psi, a co-ed Professional business fraternity to qualify

Blandin Foundation Scholarships - Receive a grant up to $6,000 per year based Student Aid Index (SAI) from the FAFSA under 30,000 Must apply every year in school and can apply until age 25 if pursuing a degree. Deadline: Mar 1

• Children of Warriors National President's Scholarship Deadline Mar 1

  (3) $5,000 scholarships per geographic division. Candidates shall be direct descendants of veterans who served in the US Armed forces April 6, 1917- Nov 11, 1918 and anytime after Dec 7, 1941. Must be a senior & complete 50 hours of volunteer service during high school.

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF.org) Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1

Application contains 140 scholarships totaling $170k from local businesses, organizations and individuals.

Park State Scholarship Information

• (4) $1,500 scholarships; Seniors with GPA above 3.0. (2) Letters of recommendation are required; DO NOT need to be a Park State Bank customer; employee family members are not eligible

• MN State Horticultural Society Scholarships are offered to students with interest and participation in horticultural/gardening activities. Ranging from $250-$600 Deadline March 15
  • Short essay (at least 200 words) describing your involvement/experiences in horticulture and gardening.
  • Get a copy of the application in the counseling office

• Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships Deadline Mar 31
  • Hundreds of scholarships for students going into a career in the automotive field

New Range Copper Nickel Mining for Excellence Scholarships (Previously the Polymet Mining for Excellence Scholarship) Deadline: Mar 31

Scholarships for STEM, Trade or Tribal students:

• STEM Scholarship: This scholarship is designed for students pursuing a future in STEM fields. Whether you aspire to be a scientist, engineer, programmer, mathematician, or researcher, this scholarship is aimed at helping you achieve your STEM-related dreams. Up to $5,000
• Trades Scholarship: The Trades Scholarship is tailored for students with a strong interest in skilled trades, including areas such as welding, hydraulics, mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and more. If you’re passionate about hands-on skills and want to excel in a trade, this scholarship is for you. Up to $5,000
• Tribal Scholarship: For students who are enrolled members of a tribal sharing geography with Minnesota or are first gen descendants. Up to $7,500

The Itasca Lodge #208 is offering 2 scholarships of $1000. 

Application is available here

• Michigan Tech Iron Range Alumni Scholarship Deadline: April 1

For any graduate of an Iron Range High School who will attend Michigan Tech

• Wabana Township Application Deadline: April 17

  Applicant must be a resident of Wabana Township and be pursuing their first or second year of post-secondary education in the fall of 2026. Link above or pick up a copy in the counseling office.

• $1000 Scholarship is for area students (ISD #318 is one of only 7 other local eligible schools) who are pursuing an education in Natural Resource areas (i.e. Wildlife/Fisheries, Soil/Water, Timber/Range, Wildland Fire etc.) OR Criminal Justice areas (Enforcement, Courts, Corrections, Parole), Federal or State Conservation Officer, Forest/Park Rangers (USFS, NPS, USFWS, BLM, BIA), Deputy Sheriff, MN BCA, State Patrol or other related careers. Apply at www.nwmf.org/scholarships
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