Scholarship Information

Senior Local and Area Scholarships

It's never too early to explore scholarship opportunities. Details will be posted as new scholarship information becomes available.

First Generation Initiative Scholarship St. Mary’s Deadline January 30 St. Mary’s is dedicated to providing vital academic and comprehensive financial support to first generation college students who originate from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. FGI Scholarship Application

Visual Arts Scholarship Concordia College - Moorhead Deadline February 1 Incoming first-year student accepted for admission to Concordia. Exhibit proficiency or intense interest in painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics or art history. Visual Arts Application

Farm Kids for College Scholarship Deadline February 18 High School seniors planning to earn an agricultural degree from an accredited college or university are eligible and encouraged to apply for one of three scholarships that will be awarded. Farm Kids Scholarship

Horatio Alger National/State Scholarship Deadline March 1 HAA offers “Targeted Scholarships” to seniors (Class of 2025). Check the HAA website for more details, with special attention to the Denny Sanford Scholarship for seniors wanting to attend the University of MN-Twin Cities. Horatio Alger National/State Scholarship

Community Giving Scholarships Deadline March 1 Is a community resource site established to help you identity various scholarships which are available for you in the greater MN area. Community Giving Scholarships List of available scholarships

Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Deadline March 3 Looking for students who possess academic and leadership excellence and who have been admitted to the Carlson School of Management. AlphaKappaPsi Scholarship
The Ivy Foundation & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Deadline March 11 The foundation’s mission is to promote and support charitable and educational programs for Twin Cities area African-American and Latino communities. This is achieved by awarding academic scholarships, and promoting public awareness of academic, educational and service programs and activities for students and their families. 2025 AKA-DO Scholarship Flye r AKA-DO Application
Allina/Buffalo Hospital Health Care Careers Scholarship Deadline March 14 One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior at Buffalo High School who is enrolling in a healthcare field at either a two or four-year post-secondary institution for fall of 2025 and who dis plays respect of their peers and teachers. Applications MUST be turned into Student Services before the March 14 deadline. Allina/Buffalo Hospital Scholarship Application
Harvey Buchholz Legacy Deadline March 31 One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who resides or attends a high school in Minnesota. Harvey’s legacy encourages all to “Give like Harvey” and to educate others on volunteerism and the importance of servicing the community. Harvey Buchholz Legacy

Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association Local Scholarship Deadline April 20 Preference given to a recipient not having been awarded another community scholarship and based on economic need. Requirements: Recipient's parent(s) or guardian(s) must be members of WH - include current account number on application. Name and recent photo (provided by recipient) will be published by WH. WHE Local Scholarship
Jim’s Team 4 Diabetes Foundation Deadline May 16 The foundation is looking to recognize students that are demonstrating the ability to not only successfully manage their personal diabetes care but are achieving great results with their school studies and activities in pursuit of their career dreams. JimsTeam4Diabetes
Alert Magazine Scholarship With each edition of Alert magazine we award a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that is received for that state/region. Alert Magazine

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EXPIRED --- Better Business Bureau Scholarship Deadline November 25 Student Integrity Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate high character, leadership and ethical values in their personal choices and actions. Student of Integrity Scholarship

UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Minnesota Association of Townships Deadline June 1 MAT will award up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school juniors. Participants will submit a written essay on the topic of the role of townships in local government. MN Townships

Horatio Alger National/State Scholarship Deadline March 1 Our programs, which are targeted to students who have faced significant adversity in their lives and demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), is now for high school juniors (Class of 2026)! The Horatio Alger Association awards scholarships to 105 National Scholars in the amount of $25,000 and over 800 State Scholars in the amount of $10,000. Horatio Alger National/State Scholarship

OTHER WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT

Community Giving Scholarships Review the link to find information for over 60 scholarships with varying deadlines.

www.legion.org/needalift Scholarship and financial aid information

www.meritaid.com This site helps students find merit-based scholarship opportunities before they apply

www.StudentScholarships.org

www.fastweb.com Scholarships and financial aid and FAFSA information

www.keepgoingforward.org/scholarships

www.unigo.com Find over 3.6 million scholarships and grants

MCIS (Minnesota Career Information System) - Financial Aid Sort uses your criteria to help you find awards that you may qualify for. It is an exploratory tool that can be used more than once. Students can locate the sort by logging into their account and clicking on the "Education" tab to locate "Financial Aid Sort." All BHS students have access to this site. For log in information see your counselor.

Scholarshipguidance.com 18 scholarships that students are eligible to apply for with deadlines ranging from October 31st - December 31st.