Scholarships in College Sophomore

Transfer Presidential Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a transfer student who has completed a minimum of 26 semester hours of college credits and has a GPA between 3.75 and 4.0.

 

Transfer Chancellor Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a transfer student who has completed a minimum of 26 semester hours of college credits and has a GPA between 3.5 and 3.74.

 

Transfer Distinguished Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a transfer student who has completed a minimum of 26 semester hours of college credits and has a GPA between 3.25 and 3.49.

 

Creative Writing Scholarship - College

Award: $2,500, Deadline: December 1; May 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is an undergraduate student attending any junior college, college, or university in the U.S. A 250- to 300-word review of either of the sponsor's two children's stories ('Longfellow and The Deep and Hidden Woods' or 'A Very Extra-Ordinary Place') is required. Selection based upon originality, creativity, and the proper use of punctuation and grammar. Review must be posted to Amazon.com and on a minimum of two social media sites under the applicant's name.

 

American Indian Education (Salt Lands) Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a Minnesota resident who is of Native American descent. Proof of Native American descent is required.

 

Altru Health Systems Scholarship

Award: $1,500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a current student who is majoring in a health related field. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Alton & Oltilda Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a female student majoring in agriculture; preference will be given to an agronomy major. Demonstration of academic performance, scholastic aptitude, evidence of outstanding leadership, creativity, and community involvement required. Minimum 3.0 GPA must be maintained.

 

Aspire Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be at least 25 years old who has resumed a formal education after a five-year break. Selection based upon personal statement explaining prior vocation and responsibilities, decision to resume formal education, and academic, personal, and career goals.

 

Brandon Freberg Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must have graduated in the upper half of their graduating class who demonstrates community involvement. Preference given to applicants enrolled in the Department of Agriculture.

 

Marshall County Crop Improvement Association Scholarship

Award: $200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a resident of Marshall County who graduated in the top half of their secondary school class and is now a full-time student enrolled in a program with emphasis in agronomy. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Carl & Lorraine Hord Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a student from a high school in Kittson County who is pursuing a degree in agriculture. Selection based upon academic accomplishments and leadership potential. High school rank, GPA, and ACT scores will also be considered.

 

Dr. Frank Veden Endowed Scholarship

Award: $1,200, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a student who is pursuing a career in the health care industry with a desire to live and utilize their training in a rural setting. Minimum 2.0 GPA.

 

Don Keith Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be pursuing a degree in agriculture and actively participating in student government or extra-curricular activities. Applicant must demonstrate an interest in a career in agriculture and show promise of developing leadership ability. Minimum 2.0 GPA required.

 

F. T. Bear Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be an incoming freshman or returning second year student who is from Hallock, Lancaster, or Stephen-Argyle, MN; or Drayton, North Dakota area. Priority consideration will be given to students who demonstrate need.

 

Employee Family Awards

Award: $1,000, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a full-time student who is the immediate family member of a University of Minnesota - Crookston employee.

 

Gerald Hoefer Memorial Scholarship

Award: $600, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a full-time student who is studying animal agriculture with a minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Preference given to first year students from the following counties: Kittson, Roseau, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Clearwater, Mahnomen, and Norman.

 

Gilmore Restad Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be a student who is pursuing a degree relating to livestock education.

 

Jack & Audrey Eickhof Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 1 (admitted deadline); February 15 (scholarship application deadline)

Applicant must be majoring in an equine science-related field. Minimum 2.0 GPA required of freshmen; 2.5 GPA required of transfer students with 24 credits. Academic proficiency and leadership must be demonstrated.

 

Colorado Ski Authority Annual Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must be enrolled in a Colorado university, college, community college or junior college who is in good academic standing. Sponsor is looking for an applicant who exemplifies their spirit, combining creativity, intelligence, drive, and responsibility.

 

William J. Lechel II Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 15

Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the United States. Applicant must be interested in mosquito control who plans to study natural science or a related field.

 

Therapy Professionals Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: December 15

Applicant must demonstrate an interest in physical, massage, recreational, or occupational therapy or psychology professions and be interested in attending a related undergraduate, graduate, or accredited training program at an accredited institution in the United States. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

Dietspotlight.com Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicant must be a legal resident of the U.S. who is currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university. Essay describing the applicant's vision of the advancements that could be made over the next 10 years to combat childhood obesity is required.

 

Aaron Seever Sales Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: September 30; January 31

Applicant must be a current undergraduate student who has a proven record of high quality sales and ambition.

 

Energy Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicant must be a full-time college student enrolled at a two- or four-year university. Essay between 600 and 800 words regarding the following questions required: What steps has your current school taken with green initiatives? What additional initiatives would you recommend to satisfy both objectives?

 

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Degrees - Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an associates or bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: computer forensics, corrections, criminal justice, forensic psychology, homeland security, law enforcement, and sociology with law/criminal emphasis.

 

Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees - Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: April 1

Applicant must be a United States citizen or permanent resident who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing an associates or bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: consumer sciences, cultural studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, geography, history, leisure studies, military studies, philosophy, political science, religious studies, social science, or social services.

 

Drive to Learn Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a high school senior or a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. A 750 to 1,000 word response to one of the prompts about learning to drive on the sponsor's site is required.

 

Legal Leaders Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: July 15

Applicant must be a United States citizen who is a high school senior or current full-time undergraduate student who plans to pursue a degree in one of the following areas: pre-law, paralegal studies, or working towards their juris doctorate in any concentration of the law. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

 

General Scholarship for Higher Learning

Award: $1,500, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be majoring in a travel or tourism-related field.

 

Internet Marketing Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 30

Applicant must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education who is on the path to a business or marketing career that will involve online marketing. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.