877 Bison Blvd
Buffalo, MN 55313
United States
Buffalo High School
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.
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EXPIRED -- 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 Flyer AKA-DO Application
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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
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Nelson Masonic Lodge #135 Scholarship Deadline March 17 One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior. Email completed application to mrossing@hotmail.com
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Farmhouse Scholarship Deadline March 30 Multiple $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to male high school seniors who are planning on attending the U of M – Twin Cities. Scholarships will be based on Academic Achievement, Leadership Experience, Athletic Involvement and Career Motivation. Farmhouse Scholarship
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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
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SouthPoint Financial Credit Union Deadline March 31 Ten $1,500 scholarships will be awarding to graduating seniors who are a current member of SouthPoint Credit Union. Visit their website to apply and to review additional eligibility requirements
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Workforce Development Scholarship Deadline April 1 Hundreds of $2,500 scholarships at the 26 community and technical colleges of Minnesota State are being awarded to students pursuing a degree in one of the 9 high demand fields. Visit MN state website for a list of fields and application process. Minnesota State Education
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Hanover Athletic Association Scholarship Deadline April 5 Scholarship funds will be awarded to graduating seniors from BHS. Make sure to submit a completed application, copy of your transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach. If all three are not included your application will not be considered eligible. Applications must be postmarked by April 5. Hanover Athletic Association
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Corcoran Lions Club Deadline April 11 Students who live in the City of Corcoran are encourage to apply. Scholarships are based on academic, leadership, service to the community and a need basis. Graduate must attend a college, trade or vocational school directly following graduation. Corcoran Lions Club Scholarship
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Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce Deadline April 11 Three 1,500 scholarships will be awarded to a graduating senior who meets the requirements for the scholarship. Submit your application to Student Services before the deadline. Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Application
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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. Submit your application to Student Services before the deadline WHE Local Scholarship
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Buffalo American Legion Post #270 Deadline May 1 Buffalo American Legion will be giving away two $2,000 scholarships. The General Scholarship is for any graduating senior who has enrolled in post high school education. The Vocational Scholarship is for any graduating senior who has enrolled in a post high school vocational or technical program. The graduating senior must have/had a parent, grandparent or close relative serve in the United States military
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Hanover Lions Club Scholarship Deadline May 5 Hanover Lions Club will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to ten applicants at BHS who have either attend Hanover or Salem Lutheran Elementary Schools or who currently lives within five miles of Hanover City Hall. Hanover Lions Club Application
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Peter Nunnink Scholarship Deadline May 15 One 1,250 scholarship will be awarded to a 24-25 graduating senior who will be attending post-secondary education and who was involved in extracurricular activity. Peter Nunnink Application
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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
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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 --- 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
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EXPIRED -- 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
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EXPIRED -- ABOTA – American Board of Trial Advocates Deadline March 1 The Minnesota Chapter is awarding up to ten high school seniors, scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $2,000. Seniors who have a strong interest in social studies, civic, debate, political science, public speaking, teaching and/or the law and plan to pursue post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. ABOTA
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EXPIRED -- 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
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EXPIRED --- 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
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EXPIRED --- The Girl Friends Fund Scholarship Deadline February 17 Provides scholarships and mentoring to high-achieving, African- American students who face significant financial obstacles in their path toward a college education. Girl Friends Fund
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EXPIRED --- 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
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EXPIRED --- 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
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EXPIRED --- 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
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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
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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
- EXPIRED -- 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.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.