Scholarship Information

Chisago Lakes High School recognizes the rising cost of post secondary education whether it is a technical, 2 year or 4 year institution.  Parents and students may access scholarship information using Naviance or on the Career website. Additional scholarship resource websites are located below. For questions on scholarships please contact Jen Hegstad in the College and Career Resource Center. Check back often for new updates!

Additional Internet Resources

The following websites offer scholarship searches. Check often as scholarships become available daily!

Fastweb: Get personalized rewards based on your individual profile. Sign up or login to see scholarships you’ve been matched to!

http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships

SchoolSoup: SchoolSoup has the largest scholarship database in the world. Our search engine will find scholarships that match your interests and profile by searching through $32 billion worth of scholarships. Scholarships with the best matches are listed first.

http://www.schoolsoup.com/scholarships/

Peterson’s: Peterson's can help you find college scholarships to help fund your education. You can get access to one of the largest databases of college scholarships available through Peterson's StudentEdge. This free scholarship search connects you with more than 1.68 million scholarships, grants, and awards worth $7.69 billion.

http://www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx

Scholarships.com: Search 2.7 million local, state and national college scholarships and grants worth over $19 billion dollars for free

http://www.scholarships.com/

ScholarshipExperts.com : A free scholarship matching service with a database of over 2.4 million scholarships worth over $14 BILLION.

http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx

BEWARE OF SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS!

There are companies that send out forms claiming that for a fee they will find you a number of scholarships.  PLEASE do not be taken in by their promises.

Quick Scam Warning Signs:

· A Fee

· A "Money Back Guarantee"

· Requests For Your Credit Card or Bank Account Information

If you have a question concerning a mailing please feel free to contact the College and Career Resource Center by telephone or e-mail:

Jen Hegstad , CRC Facilitator

651-213-2517

jhegstad@chisagolakes.k12.mn.us

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LISTED ACCORDING TO DEADLINES.

Applications are available in the Career Resource Center for scholarships that do not have a website address or link

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EMPOWER Scholarship from Courage Center

Deadline: May 15^th, 2012

Requirements include: A resident of MN or WI, pursuing a career in healthcare and having a history of volunteering. The link below provides additional information and a copy of the scholarship application.

http://www.couragecenter.org/ContentPages/empower_details.aspx

B. Davis Scholarship

Deadline: May 28^th, 2012

For high school juniors and seniors. Applicants will be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must submit an essay of less than 1,000 words discussing, how your education has contributed to who you are today, or how it will affect who you will become. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com

Visit website for complete details

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

University Minnesota Twin Cities – Man of Excellence Scholarship

Deadline: June 13^th, 2012

Offered to accepted freshman males to the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus in the fall of 2012. Complete instructions and application found on website.

http://sigepminnesota.org/page.php?pageid=4

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Deadline: June 15, 2012

To apply, write an essay on the topic. What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty? The essay should be between 500 and 1,000 words. Submissions must be sent via email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. See website for additional details and information.

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

BigSun Scholarship

Deadline: June 22^nd, 2012

All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute Students must submit a short essay answering: "How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?" See website on complete directions to apply.

www.bigsunathletics.com

Great Clips Scholarships

Deadlines: June 30^th and December 31^st

^{These scholarships are available twice a year with deadlines on June 30th and December 31st. These scholarships can be used at any cosmetology school. Scholarships are made possible through Alice Madden Barton Scholarship program. See complete details and application online.}

http://www.greatclips.com/stylists/scholarship-program

AES Engineers Scholarship

Deadline: October 5^th, 2012

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason, we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.

How to Apply: Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question:

What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.co. There is no application packet for this award. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending in the fall 2012. Visit website for complete details and application process.

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

National Merit Scholarship Program

Deadline: Continuous

For juniors and seniors. An academic competition for recognition and for scholarships. Requirements include taking the preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), submitting test scores and transcripts.

For more information and to apply go to: http://www.nationalmerit.org

Alert Scholarship

Deadline: Ongoing

For current high school seniors who have a GPA of 2.5 or better and plan to attend college after graduation. Applicants must write an essay about a personal encounter they or someone they know has had with drug and or alcohol abuse. Students must explain how the situation was dealt with, what they learned from it, what others can learn from the experience and what was right or wrong (in their opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded and the essay published in Alert magazine.

For more information and to apply go to: http://www.alertmagazine.org/scholarship.php