Drake University Department of Physics and Astronomy 2016 Drake Physics Prize Examination

This examination is open to any student enrolled in a high school in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska, and will cover those topics in physics which would normally be studied by students during their First Semester of their high school physics curriculum: mechanics, gravitation, fluids, heat, and thermodynamics. A four-year unrestricted, full tuition scholarship to Drake University will be awarded to the student with the top score. Additionally, the top 50 seniors are invited to apply for a second full four-year scholarship restricted to a physics or astronomy major at Drake University. Students wishing to take the test should register online by 1:00 pm, Monday, January 25, 2016. The link to the students’ registration page is:

http://tinyurl.com/DrakePhysicsPrizeStudent2016 Those interested should see Mrs. DeBerg by January 20, 2016.

University of Minnesota – Duluth Music Scholarships/AuditionsStudents interested in pursuing a Music Major at the U of M – Duluth should see

Mrs. DeBerg regarding Music Scholarships and Auditions by January 20, 2016.

Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund

The Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund is awarding scholarships to students who attend the Carlson School of Management who have strong academic records and

leadership experience. All of the scholarships include housing. The housing portion of all of the scholarships covers 12 months of housing at the Alpha Kappa

Psi house. You do not have to be a member of Alpha Kappa Psi to qualify for these scholarships, but scholarship recipients are required to live at the Alpha Kappa Psi house. Application instructions and additional information can be

found at http://www.akpsischolarships.com/applyAward deadline is January 29, 2016

AXA Achievement ScholarshipOpen to students who are active in their community; have led a project that benefits others; and have overcome personal challenges. Learn more and

download an application at: www.axa-achievement.comDue date: February 1, 2015

Playing with a Purpose Award

The 2014-2015 Sports Quest Playing with Purpose Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. $2,000 scholarships are available to Christian Student

Athletes. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior athletes must meet the following criteria to apply:

1) Must be currently a high school sophomore, junior, or senior; 2) Must maintain a minimum “C” average or higher; 3) Must currently be a varsity level

athlete in one or more sports; and 4) Must be a committed follower of Jesus Christ. For complete listing of benefits and opportunities and to fill out the online

application, visit: www.playingwithpurpose.org Deadline to apply is February 1, 2016

Minnesota Family Involvement Council

The FIC has officially launched the 2016 scholarship application, which is available only in electronic format at www.mnfic.org This is a free service to MN Credit Union Network affiliated credit unions. Our committee raises money through donations from credit unions, vendors, individuals and other companies; creates the scholarship application for your credit union to market to members; judges all applications (generally 1,000 or more are received annually); selects winners; verifies members in good standing; and provides promotional packets to all credit unions with winners. The 2016 scholarship question is: "Other than family, what tools or resources do you use or see yourself using to make sure you are financially healthy?" Eligibility guidelines include:1. Must be one of the following:

• Traditional: Current high school student graduating in 2016 • Traditional: PSEO (high school students utilizing post-secondary

education option but not graduation in 2016)• Non-Traditional: Post high school student or those returning to post-

secondary after some time off 2. Must be planning to attend or be enrolled in an undergraduate program at

an accredited nonprofit school, a public or private college, community college, technical college, or graduate school (both master and doctorate). Awards will not be disbursed until the student is accepted and enrolled in an accredited institution.

3. Must be enrolled in at least one course at the accredited school during the scholarship application time frame.

4. Must be a member of a Minnesota Credit Union Network-affiliated credit union.

5. Must be a credit union member in good standing (as determined by your credit union).

6. Information provided on the application must be accurate and solely the authentic work of the applicant.

Additional Notes:• Financial need is not considered in the selection of the scholarship

recipients. • Neither members of the Minnesota Family Involvement Council or

their immediate family and household members are eligible to enter.• Applicants will be asked to approve that their names, words and/or

photos can be used in various media to promote the credit union scholarship program.

All applications must be submitted no later than February 1, 2016. Please contact FIC chair Bridget Petersen with additional questions.

Redwood Electric Cooperative Scholarship

Redwood Electric is honored to partner with Basin Electric to award a $1000 scholarship to a dependent of a Redwood Electric Cooperative member (parents pay electric bill to Redwood Electric Cooperative). This scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students enrolled full-time in an accredited two or

four-year college, university or vocational/technical school working on an undergraduate or master degree. Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s

office. The Scholarship deadline is February 5th, 2016 in our office NO LATER than 3:30 pm.

Northern State Music ScholarshipThe Department of Music at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. is

scheduling in person audition dates during the week of February 19-26, 2016. Students who are interested in attending Northern State University and are

planning to be a part of their music program are encouraged to register on-line at northern.edu The deadline to submit an audition by CD or DVD (Unlisted

Youtube video is recommended) is February 12, 2016.

World Class Mediacom ScholarshipMediacom Communications will award up to 55 scholarships of $1000 each to

graduating high school seniors attending accredited post-secondary institutions in the fall of 2016. The selection of the scholarship recipient is based on:

~Academic Achievement~Leadership~Participation in School Activities~Honors Received~References from Two Educators in your School~Participation in Community Activities

Applications are available on-line at www.mediacomworldclass.com More information about the Mediacom Communications World Class Scholarship Program can be obtained by sending an e-mail to scholarship@mediacomcc.com

Application is due February 15, 2016

American Legion AuxiliaryChildren of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship

Fifteen scholarships will be awarded for the 2015-2016 Auxiliary year. Three scholarships will be awarded in each Division of the American Legion Auxiliary;

one in the amount of $3,500; one in the amount of $3,000, and one in the amount of $2,500. All are gift scholarships and not loans. Please see Mrs. DeBerg

for more details. Applications must be received by February 25, 2016

American Legion AuxiliarySpirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members 2015-2016

Five scholarships in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded for the 2015-2016 Auxiliary year. One scholarship will be awarded in each Division of the American

Legion Auxiliary. All are gift scholarships and not loans. Candidates for this award shall be/shall have been Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary for the

past three years and must hold a membership card for the current (2016) year. Please see Mrs. DeBerg for more details.

Applications must be received by February 25, 2016

American Legion AuxiliaryDepartment of Minnesota Scholarship

Department scholarships are awarded to deserving sons or daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a veteran who are in need of financial assistance to avail

themselves of higher education at the post-secondary level. These scholarships are to be applied only toward the expense of tuition, books, or similar fees, at an accredited institution of higher learning. Each scholarship will be paid directly to the school in the amount of $1,000 for any one year. Satisfactory progress must be made with grades reported to the Department of Minnesota. Please see Mrs.

DeBerg regarding more details for this scholarship. Applications are due to Mrs. DeBerg by February 25, 2016

American Legion AuxiliaryScholarship for Non-Traditional Students

Five scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded for the 2014-2015 Auxiliary year. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in each Division of

the American Legion Auxiliary. All are gift scholarships and not loans. Candidates for this award must be a member of the American Legion, the American Legion

Auxiliary, or the Sons of the American Legion and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years and for the calendar year in which the application is made.

Applicants must be a non-traditional student returning to the classroom after some period of time in which his/her formal education was interrupted or a non-traditional student who is just beginning his/her education at a later point in life.

Please see Mrs. DeBerg for more details. Applications must be received by February 25, 2016

Milford O. Larson and Lois M. Larson Scholarship ProgramApplicants to this scholarship program must be graduating high school seniors

with a minimum 3.2 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 grading scale who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at a four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year pursuing a course of study in one of the following technical areas: science, business, technology, engineering, pre-med, accounting, or pre-law. Social science, arts, and political

science courses of studies are ineligible. Awards to this program range from $1,000 to $5,000. Applications are available at

http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/larson Application postmark deadline: February 28, 2016

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program! Are there students you know who are dedicated both in and out of the classroom? Those

who drive positive change in their communities? We want to celebrate these lives by helping to make college dreams a reality. We encourage the following to

apply: 1) High school seniors and current undergraduates; 2) Those who plan to enroll

full time at a four-year college or university in 2016/2017; and 3) Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or

business, with an interest in the automotive industry. Go to www.buickachievers.com

The deadline is February 29, 2016.

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship

The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship doesn't require a high GPA, but rather focuses on students who are leaders and volunteers in their communities and demonstrate financial need.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a 2016 graduating high school senior. High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA between a 2.5 and 3.2 on

a 4.0 scale. Plan to enroll full-time for the 2016-17 academic year at an accredited 2- or

4-year college, university or vocational-technical school. Must be a U.S. citizen

https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/The deadline is March 2, 2016.

Miller Sellner Scholarships

Miller Sellner is a local family owned CaseIH agricultural dealership with 3 locations in Sleepy Eye, Bingham Lake, and Slayton. Miller Sellner has been at its Sleepy Eye location since 1964, Bingham Lake since 1998, and Slayton since 2012. We pride ourselves on being the best in customer service and product knowledge, and we know that starts with the best employees. We offer a competitive wage, on-going training, and a competitive benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, dental, disability, paid time off (PTO), 401K, and bonus incentives based on sales goals.

If awarded a scholarship, Miller Sellner requests its interns be available to work when school is not in session, which includes summer break and holiday breaks, if available. If recipient would like to work additional hours arrangements can be made, depending on the current work volume. There are several scholarship programs available –

1) Lake Area Technical Program, Watertown, SD – CaseIH focus

1st year Tuition Assistance $1000, plus an additional $3500 for tool assistance

2nd year $1000 Tuition Assistance

2) Diesel Technician or GPS program of your choice, approved by Miller Sellner

$1000 per year Tuition Assistance

Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office.

Application deadline is March 1, 2016.

Attention Sophomores and Juniors: BROWN COUNTY REA Win a Trip to Washington

~June 11-16, 2016 ~All expenses paid~Open to sophomores and juniors whose parents are members of

the Brown County REA~Must write a 300 word essay on an energy related topic

~Applications available at the Brown County REA or Mrs. DeBerg’s office~Call the Brown County REA for questions or information

1-800-658-2368 or 507-794-3331or email m.solie@bcrea.coop ~Applications due by March 4, 2016

Minnnesota Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship

At least one $500 scholarship available to high school seniors who have a genuine interest in Engineering. Application due by March 4, 2016.

Redwood Electric CooperativeOperation Round Up Scholarship

A scholarship will be granted to individuals who will graduate from area high schools and plan to continue their education by attending college, vocational school, or trade school. Applications will be accepted from individuals whose

parent or guardian is a Redwood County Cooperative member. Selection will be made on basis of character, community involvement, and academic ability.

Applicants agree to being mentioned in Redwood Electric Cooperative’s newsletter. Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office.

Applications are due by March 4, 2016.

Vallely Will Fund Scholarship

Senior students interested in this scholarship should see Mrs. DeBerg or Mr. Moriarty. Students must be planning to enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited post-secondary institution and must show financial need. Scholarship

is also based on grades, leadership, community involvement, work experience, etc. Application deadline is March 5, 2016.

The American Musical and Dramatic Academy Auditions

AMDA is accepting applications and holding auditions for enrollment in Los Angeles and New York beginning in the Summer and Fall 2016. They offer over

$10 million in scholarships each year. Bachelor of Fine Arts Degrees and Conservatory Programs include: Acting; Music Theatre; Dance Theatre;

Performing Arts; Acting for Stage, Film, and Television; Theatrical, Commercial, and Concert Dance. More information is on Mrs. DeBerg’s bulletin board or see

Mrs. DeBerg if you are interested. Auditions will be held in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2016.

American Legion AuxiliaryPast Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship

The Past Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship, a one-year scholarship for $1,000.00, has been established to assist needy and deserving students or adults

to commence or further their education in any phase of the health care field including the entire medical, nursing, and dental support fields. Please see Mrs.

DeBerg for more details. Applications must be received by March 15, 2016.

Coolidge Scholars Program

The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study and leadership training. It can be used by recipients at any accredited U.S. university. The scholarship program is administered by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation. The application is available on-line at Coolidgescholars.org

Application is due March 18, 2016

New Ulm Area Sport Fishermen/EE Mecklenberg Environmental Scholarship

At least one $500 scholarship will be awarded. Students must be planning a career in the environmental field and intend to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year university or college. The scholarship check will be disbursed after the recipient

has completed the first quarter/semester of college in the fall and shows verification that he/she has earned a minimum 2.250 GPA during the first

quarter/semester of college. Students must submit a high school transcript (GPA will be considered, but will not necessarily be a determining factor). Students must submit at least two (no more than three) letters of recommendation. (At

least one should be from your school and one from an outside source.) Students must submit a resume showing any environmental work or activities (paid or

volunteer) you have done. Students must write an essay (no more than one page) telling us about yourself, why the environment is important to you, and what your

future goals are. Applications are due by March 25, 2016.

Minnesota Women’s Golf Association

This scholarship is a $3,000 per year renewable for four consecutive years which totals $12,000, and it is made available to high school senior girls residing in Minnesota and planning to enroll in a four year college program the year the

application is submitted. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic rating, financial need, and school achievements, leadership, and activities.

Although skill or excellence in the game of golf in not a criterion, candidates shall demonstrate an interest or involvement in the sport. The applicant must have a

grade point average of 3.2 or above, and a copy of the submitted FAFSA form must be included showing the parents income level for the past year. This must

be included when the application is sent or the application will be considered incomplete. Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office. Application

deadline is March 31, 2016 by 4:30 PM

Student Loan Finance Corporation ScholarshipStudent Loan Finance Corporation is pleased to announce the availability of

5(five) scholarships for Minnesota high school seniors. These $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to Minnesota high school seniors attending a college, university,

or technical institute for the 2016-17 academic year. Every scholarship will be automatically entered into a drawing for a free iPad. The criterion for the scholarship is that the applicant must be 1) a high school senior during the

2015-16 school year, 2)applied to 2016-17 academic year cost of education, and 3) not on academic probation. Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office.

Applications are due March 31, 2016.

Clean Air Choice Biodiesel Essay ScholarshipThe American Lung Association in Minnesota and the Minnesota Soybean

Research & Promotion Council are inviting any interested high school seniors to apply for the Clean Air Choice Biodiesel Essay Scholarship. The rules are

fairly simple: current high school seniors in the state of Minnesota with plans to attend postsecondary education are eligible to submit a brief (1,000 words

or less) essay on the topic of biodiesel. Two scholarships will be awarded. The first place essay writer will receive a $1,000 scholarship; the second place

essay writer will receive a $500 scholarship. All essays and application materials must be submitted to the American Lung Association in Minnesota

by 4:30pm on Friday, April 1, 2016. The application form and scholarship rules are attached and students can apply for the scholarship online at

http://www.cleanairchoice.org/fuels/scholarship2016.cfm.See Mrs. DeBerg for Biodiesel Essay Topics.

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

This scholarship is for child/children or legally adopted child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the U.S. Armed Services for active duty personnel of the U.S. military and National Guard, and

military reservists who were federalized and die on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Eligible recipients must be a high school senior or high

school graduate.

Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2016.

JUNIORS: Minnesota Association of Townships:Awarding up to six $1000 scholarships

Applicants must be a junior in public, private, home school, or parochial high school who is planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school.

Those applying must complete an application form and a written essay discussing the topic: “Describe ways in which broadband Internet access improves the lives of rural residents. What challenges exist in providing broadband Internet in rural

areas? And what policies should governments at all levels, (federal, state, and local) adopt to ensure that regardless of geographic location all Americans have

equal access to broadband Internet.”Essays must be between 450-500 words, and must be typed and double-spaced.

Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office.Application materials are due May 1, 2016.

Aspiring Fashion Professional ScholarshipAnd

Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship

The first scholarship is "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in

pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link www.fashion-schools.org and find

the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it.

The 2nd Scholarship is the "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program. This is the 5th year we are awarding

this scholarship for AnimationCareerReview.com. We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to

students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. We ask that you have interested students visit

our website, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right

side of the page and click on it.

The deadline for both scholarships is June 1, 2016.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 9th year.

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Full details are available on our site. Scholarship Deadline - June 10, 2016.

Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

Nursing Schools Almanac has just launched its second annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. Our website will award a $1,000 scholarship to an aspiring nurse who best demonstrates:

1) A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and mathematics

2) A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare

This scholarship is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN / LVN, ADN, and BSN programs. Interested students should visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage under Career Resources. Here you'll find detailed scholarship information and the official application form. Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on June 30, 2016.