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Welcome Southland Seniors and Parents to the Scholarship website! We will be updating the web site with scholarship opportunities as we get them. Let us know if you have questions. ~Southland Staff Southland Area ScholarshipsLocal businesses and families in the Southland area provide these scholarships to graduating seniors and are presented at the Spring Awards Assembly. All applications and essays need to be typed. Students need to submit a hard copy or e-mail an attachment to Marie Viker at mviker@isd500.k12.mn.us. If you e-mail an attachment, you must also submit a hard copy of your signature page. 2025 Southland Area Scholarships Booklet: click here 2025 Southland Area Scholarship Application: click here 2025 Sacred Heart Scholarship Application: click here Fastweb provides college support tools for free: Scholarship Matches, College Resources, Financial Aid Tips, Internship Opportunities ​Create a profile, download the Fastweb app and get scholarship matches! Student Scholarships One of the largest and most comprehensive sources for finding scholarships online and is 100% free for students to use. This site provides updated scholarship opportunities, due dates, applications, etc. The school also receives monthly e-mails from this site with a list of scholarships added that month. If you would like a copy of those e-mail lists rather than searching online, please contact Katy Garcia. Bold.org Bold.org is a student scholarship platform with education opportunities, statistics on student debt and information on how to find and apply for Minnesota scholarships. LeadMN LeadMN is college students connecting for the change. They represent the 100,000 two-year college students in Minnesota to help them transform their lives and their communities. Students LeadMN by developing leadership skills to realize their potential, see beyond what they thought was possible for personal success, and to drive community-wide change. LeadMN awards more than 80 scholarships totaling more than $225,000 each year. Click here for more information. Application deadline is April 1st. riverland.academicworks.com There are more than 500+ sponsored scholarships available through the Riverland Community College Foundation that may help you achieve your educational goals. Scholarships are sponsored by friends of the College including staff, faculty, corporations, community organizations and individuals. Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program All admitted students to the program will automatically receive the Mayo Clinic Workforce Development Scholarship, which covers the full cost of tuition. As long as students remain in good standing, they will receive this scholarship for the full duration of the program. To be eligible for the Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program, you must:
Candidates are selected based on previous employment, volunteering and customer service experiences, leadership qualities, and representation of personal qualities and skills in a personal interview. For more information and to apply for this scholarship, click here. Nexus Ag Youth Scholarship At Nexus, we think it’s vital to invest in the future. And there is no better way to do that than through of the young people within the communities we serve. We hope that our scholarships will ease the cost of covering college expenses and allow students to focus on what really matters, doing well in their programs of study. If you are a graduating high school senior and are planning to attend a two – or four – year college, we encourage you to apply for the Nexus Ag Youth Scholarship worth $1,000. Five of these scholarships will be given away every year. The following are the guidelines for students who wish to apply for this scholarship. Student Eligibility
Deadline for application entry is March 15, 2025. The FFA Chapter Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to active Southland chapter members. Selection will be based on academic accomplishments, financial need and participation in school community activities. Click here for more information and application. Application deadline is Thursday, March 28, 2025. Maureen J. Schmit and Gary W. Stroup Scholarships This $2000 scholarship is awarded to two eligible applicants per year. Eligible applicants are high school seniors graduating from Southland High School of School District 500 in Adams, MN with a minimum GPA of 2.75 and who plans to attend a four year U.S. college or university or a two year U.S. college or trade school. Application Deadline – March 1, 2025. For more information and application click here Lineworker Scholarship Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two applicants pursuing a post-secondary education in an electric lineworker program. To be eligible the applicant should be enrolling in a lineworker program or prove they are on a waiting list for the next open enrollment period. Preference will be given to FMEC members and residents of Freeborn and Mower County. Click here to find more information and the application. The scholarship application is due by March 21, 2025 at 3:30pm. Missy L. Olson Scholarship The Missy L. Olson Scholarship is for students entering fields related to mental health services, financial planning, real estate, banking, social work, and any other profession needed by those who go through family law transitions. To support students who are interested in these vocations and create greater awareness of these rewarding professions, Atticus Family Law, S. C. is honored and excited to offer the Missy L. Olson Scholarship. Click here for more information. Courtesy Corporation McDonald's Scholarships McScholars -- Applicants must be currently employed by Courtesy Corporation -McDonald's to be eligible. McDonald's will match up to $10,000 in tuition costs. For more information contact: Human Resources Department, 608-781-8080 Archways to Opportunity -- Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited University, College or Technical College to be eligible. Apply online: http://www.archwaystoopportunity.com/earn_your_college_degree.html National McDonald's Scholarship -- 50 - $2,500 scholarships awarded (one from each state) Applicants must be employed by McDonald's, be under the age of 21 with a 2.7 minimum GPA and demonstrate financial need. For more information contact: Human Resources Department, 608-781-8080 FarmHouse Scholarship 2025 Accentra Credit Union Scholarship Accentra Credit Union supports our members, their families and our communities in a variety of ways. Accentra Credit Union is dedicated to helping our members pursue additional education by providing a $500 scholarship. Eligibility Applicants must be a member of Accentra Credit Union and have an account in his/her name. You are eligible for membership with Accentra Credit Union if you live, work, go to school, or worship in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Steele or Winona counties. Accentra Application Letter Accentra Application Form The OAKS The OAKS Nominator Form The OAKS Scholarship (Overcoming Adversity Keeping Strong) offers a $2,500 scholarship for a student who has overcome adversity to pursue an education. This scholarship requires a nomination letter by a teacher, counselor, coach, mentor, or family member. The OAKS Selection Committee will review these applications in June/July and students will then be notified. Please see attached form for pertinent information for the student before applying. Students applying for this scholarships must complete the online general application while nominators can email their letter of support to foundation@rctc.edu. The Root River Antique Historical Power Association Scholarship |
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