College Scholarships

The St. Croix Guidance Department and ISD 197 Guidance Counselors have information on sources of applications for college scholarships.  Students and parents are encouraged to research available scholarships through the Guidance office, as well as online sources.

MInnesota state offers the "Achieve Scholarship" for students who graduate after January 1, 2008. Earn $1,200 for the school of your choice.  Visit http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=1789 for details on this program.

Scholarship sources that have notified St. Croix are listed below, in no particular order.  Please make note of any deadlines and due dates.

        FastWeb - Free search for scholarships, internships, part-time jobs
                             "Find your personal scholarship matches at www.fastweb.com."

        SchoolSoup - provides students with a comprehensive scholarship database with 
                            over $32 billion in scholarships.  All students should explore every "free money" 
                            option available (grants and scholarships).  Many deadlines are coming up 
                            soon.  Visit  www.schoolsoup.com for more information.

       Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarships - $500 scholarship available to students
                interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering.  The scholarship can be
                used at any Minnesota cosmetology or barbering school. Application is available in the 
                Guidance office and is due May 31, 2008.
        
       U.S.Bank Internet Scholarship Program
                Thirty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing
                NO essays
                NO minimum GPA required
                Program runs October through February
                Apply online at usbank.com/studentbanking
       
         AES Engineers renews scholarship offer for 2008.  Amount of award: $500.00 
                Deadline for entry is September 15, 2008; 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 one of the two questions that are posted on our site: 
                            http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php 
                Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: 
                            http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

           BigSun Scholarship
                The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic 
                pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes 
                are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
                Deadline - June 20, 2008                Amount of Award - $500.00
                The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary 
                institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.  Please visit our website 
                at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.