DATE DUE	SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Misc. Dates	Check with the college of choice for college scholarship deadlines
Misc. Dates	American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships – Miscellaneous scholarships are available including American Legion Auxiliary National President; Department Past President Health Care; Department American Legion Auxiliary; Dept. American Legion: Legionnaire Insurance Trust; Department Legion Memorial; American Legion Auxiliary Seventh District; American Legion Auxiliary Unit #158; 40 & 8 Nursing Grant; Junior Auxiliary Members; American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student.
ANYTIME AFTER JANUARY 1, 2008	MINNESOTA ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP – Must be a student who has graduated from Minnesota high school after January 1, 2008 and available for four years immediately following high school graduation; must have a parental adjusted gross income of less than $75,000; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen; meet the definition of MN resident used for state financial aid programs; complete the FAFSA form; attend an eligible public or private postsecondary institution in MN; complete one of the four sets of rigorous program of study while in high school or home-school.  For more information visit the website at www.getreadyforcollege.org
11/26/2008	Toyota Community Scholarship Program – One applicant will be submitted from the senior class at LqPVHS.  Application must be postmarked by 12/1/2008.  Please allow at least one week prior to postmark deadline for processing – due in the counselor’s office no later than 11/26/2008.  Applicant must be a high school senior with a GPA of at least 3.0 or better; be actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school and/or community; be a U.S. citizen; plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in an accredited 4-year college or university in the U.S.  Not available to children or grandchildren of Toyota Motor Sales Inc. employees.  For more information visit the website at www.toyota.com/communityscholars
12/01/2008	Society of Automotive Engineer (SAE) Engineering Scholarship – Applicants must be a high school senior; intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science; be a citizen of the U.S.; meet minimum requirements with regard to GPA, SAT/ACT.   For more information visit the web site at www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm.
12/01/2008	Grades 10-12 - American Legion Auxiliary Americanism Youth Conference – March 5-8, 2009 in Valley Forge, PA – This is a unique program for high school students offering a rare opportunity for participation in a 40day residential program at the Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, PA. Applicant must submit the typed application and essay by date due; secure sponsorship by an American Legion Auxiliary Unit, American Legion Post, or SAL Squadron; be a student in good standing in grades 10, 11 or 12; show demonstrated leadership potential through extra-curricular activities and community service.  Essay topic (500 word limit):  “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – How American Veterans have shaped the World”. For more information visit the website at www.legion-aux.org
12/05/2008	American Civil Liberties Union Youth Activist Scholarship – Applicant must have a passion for civil liberties; a variety of efforts that represent commitment to equal rights and fairness; must be a high school senior planning to enter post-secondary education; attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of graduation; demonstrate financial need.
12/15/2008	AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report – Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident; be a current high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S. by fall 2008; demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in an activity in school, the community or the workplace, and be recommended by an unrelated adult professional who can attest to the student’s achievement.  Online application available at www.axa-achievement.com
12/15/2008	The National Conference of CPA Practitioners, Inc. & The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Applicant must be a graduating high school senior; have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college as a full-time student to pursue a career as a certified public accountant.  For more information visit the website at www.nccpap.org
12/31/2008	The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation National Art Contest – All high school seniors (grade 12) are eligible.  Any form of flat art, except photography, is eligible.  The artwork must reflect the theme “Depict a compelling problem, need or unresolved conflict that through caring intervention demonstrate the high ideals of unity without uniformity”.  Suggested topics are racial discrimination, religious intolerance, community injustice, public indifference, civic discord or societal ignorance).   It must be original artwork, conceived and created by the student.  For more information visit the web site at www.fourchaplains.org
12/31/2008	The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation Annual Project Lifesaver Program – All high school seniors (grade 12) are eligible.  One student will serve as a team leader and select five students to become team members and one teacher (with faculty approval) to act as team advisor.  The team must identify a problem or need in their community or in the U.S. such as: “Identify a compelling problem, need or unresolved conflict that through caring intervention can be transformed and corrected?”   Suggested topics are racial discrimination, religious intolerance, community injustice, public indifference, civic discord or societal ignorance); and with the advice and counsel of the team advisor, team leader and team members, create, organize and conduct a new project to ameliorate the identified problem or need.  Only one project per school allowed.  For more information visit the web site at www.fourchaplains.org
12/31/2008	The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation Annual Essay Contest - All high school seniors (grade 12) are eligible.  Essay Topic:  “Identify a compelling problem, need or unresolved conflict that through caring intervention can be transformed and corrected?”   Suggested topics are racial discrimination, religious intolerance, community injustice, public indifference, civic discord or societal ignorance).   Essay length:  450 words or less.  For more information visit the web site at www.fourchaplains.org
12/31/2008	MN Society of Professional Surveyors Scholarship Program – Applicant must be a resident of Minnesota; a full-time student as defined by the education institution you are attending; be enrolled in a college program that has signed an articulation agreement that has been approved for scholarships by the MSPS Education Committee.  For more information visit the web site at www.mnsurveyor.com/scholarship
01/01/2009	University of MN-Waseca Alumni Association Scholarship – Two $500 scholarships will be awarded by the UMW Alumni Association to a child or grandchild of a former UMW/SSA alumni who is pursuing a two- or four-year post-secondary degree.  Applicant must be a high school graduate or current high school senior; must have maintained a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, must submit two letters of recommendation, complete a resume and a cover letter summarizing resume; indicate parent or grandparent’s name and years of UMW/SSA attendance.  For more information visit the web site at http://sroc.coafes.umn.edu/UMW/Scholarships%20Available.htm or call Deanne Nelson at 507-835-3620.  There is also a scholarship available to former students and a seminar for former students.
01/05/2009	MN State University-Mankato Martin Luther King Scholarship – Applicant must plan to enroll or be enrolled at MN State University, Mankato; be a full0time student fall semester 2009; have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the conclusion of the quarter/semester preceding the application.
01/09/2009	Associates to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Award of Excellence Scholarship – Applicant must be a high school senior with documented asthma; has achieved excellence in a wide variety of areas including academics, extra-curricular activities and community service; must be a U.S. citizen.  Online application and information at www.aaaai.org
01/09/2009	West Central Ag Sales Assn., Inc. Scholarship Program – Applicant must be a high school senior planning to pursue a career in agriculture; have been accepted for post-secondary training in an agricultural major or currently enrolled in post-secondary agricultural majors; must live or attend college in the trade area or have been raised in the WCASA trade area as defined Highway 14 on the South; Highway 15 on the east; Interstate 94 to Highway 27 on the north; Minnesota border on the west.  Applications also available for post-secondary applicants enrolled in an Ag program.
01/12/2009	Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Miscellaneous scholarships available to students who are high school seniors; are a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen; have plans to transfer and enroll full-time in a degree-seeking program at a 4-year U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam in the fall following graduation.  Information and application available online at www.hsf.net
01/12/2009	Gates Millennium Scholarship Scholarship Program – Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; must be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S.; have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale; will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first year student in the fall of 2008; have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities; meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; complete and submit all required forms.  For more information visit the website at www.gmsp.org
01/30/2009	Bill Mainerich Memorial Scholarship- Applicant must be a high school senior on track to graduate..  A completed essay that is 500 words or less, typed or word-processed, double-spaced, on single-sided pages is required – TOPIC:  “In 2009 we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200^th birthday.  What is Abraham Lincoln’s enduring legacy?  In other words, from a national perspective what lasting impact has Abraham Lincoln had on the U.S. and, on a personal level, what meaning can you take from his life?  For more information visit the website at www.mcss.org
01/25/2009	South Dakota State University Scholarship Program – Applicant must plan to attend SDSU, Brookings, SD
01/25/2009	The McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship – Applicant must be a high school senior who has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business while in high school at last one year;, must have at least one employee; must have at least one paid employee, not including yourself; have sales revenue;  plan to attend a 4-year college or university within the U.S.  Online application only at www.mckelveyfoundation.org
01/31/2009	MN Benefit Association Scholarship Award Program – Applicant must be a high school senior or currently enrolled post-secondary, who is a public or school district employee in MN or whose parent or parents are public employees in Minnesota. Essay of 300-500 words on the following topic:  “The Minnesota Legislature passes a number of bills every year at the State Capitol in St. Paul.  Think about some of the new laws from the past few years.  Pick one law that you particularly agree or disagree with and explain your views and arguments.  For more information visit the web site at www.minnesotabenefitassociation.org/benefits/scholarship
02/01/2009	Grades 6-12:  AMVETS National Americanism Essay Contest – Applicant must be in grades 6-12; must submit an essay with the theme “ What Does an American Veteran Mean to Me?”  For more information visit the website at www.amvets.org
02/02/2009	Minnesota Family Involvement Council Scholarship Program – Applicant must be a student planning to pursue a post-secondary education and be a member of a credit union in Minnesota.  For more information visit the website at www.mnfic.org/scholarships
02/10/2009	Grades 11 and older:  American Legion Auxiliary Girl Scout Achievement Award – Applicant must have earned the Girl Scout Gold award and have at least Junior standing in high school; must be actively involved in a religious institution and must have received the appropriate religious emblem at the Cadette or Senior Scout level; must have demonstrated practical citizenship in the religious institution, school, Girl Scouting, and community; must submit at least one letter of recommendation with application from an individual representing one of the following:  your church, school, community or scout troop; submit a 500 word essay describing your Gold Award project.  For more information visit the website at: www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/GirlScoutAward
02/10/2009	Kentucky Fried Chicken Colonel’s Scholars Program – Applicant must be a high school senior; maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; plan to enroll in a public, in-state college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.  Application available online from December 1, 2008 – February 10, 2009.  For more information visit the website at www.kfcscholars.org
02/15/2009	Burger King Scholars Program – One applicant from LqPVHS will be chosen.  Applicant must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale; work an average of 15 hours per week/40 weeks per year; demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities; demonstrate financial need; plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school no later than fall 2008.  For more information visit the web site at www.bk.com/scholars
02/28/2009	U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program – Application must be a high school senior planning to enroll or already enrolled full-time in an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university; be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien.  Online application only at: www.usbank.com
03/01/2009	American Legion Auxiliary National President’s Scholarship – Applicant must be a high school senior; be a direct descendant, step-child or step-grandchildren of child of a veteran who has served in the Armed Forces.  For more information visit the website at www.legion-aux.org
03/01/2009	American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship – Applicant must be a member of The American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years and for the calendar year in which application is made; must also be a student who has had at least one year of college and is in need of financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate degree.  For more information visit the website at www.legion-aux.org
03/01/2009	American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship – Applicant must be a Junior member of the Auxiliary for the past three years, and currently hold a membership card for the current year and continue to hold membership throughout the four-year scholarship period; must be in their senior year of an accredited high school; must plan to attend an accredited institution of higher education; must be of good character and have grades which meet entrance requirements at the institution of their choice; must have at least a 3.0 PGA using a 4.0 base.  For more information visit the web site at www.legion-aux.org
03/15/2009	American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Scholarship – Applicant must be a resident of MN or a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, The American Legion or SAL, Dept. of MN; a high school senior or graduate with a good scholastic record and average of at least a “C”; in need of and deserving of financial assistance; of good character with ambition to continue his/her education; must be the son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a veteran who has served in the Armed Forces.  For more information visit the website at www.legion-aux.org
03/15/2009	American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Past Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship – Applicant must be a member of an American Legion Auxiliary Unit in Minnesota for a minimum of 3 years and maintain a “C” average or better GPA in school; must plan to pursue a career in a health care field.
03/31/2009	Minnesota Women’s Golf Association Foundation Scholarship – Applicant must be a high school senior, have a GPA at or above 3.0; be a U.S. citizen and a female resident of the State of Minnesota; plan to pursue a post-secondary education.  For more information visit the web site at www.mwga-online.org
04/01/2009	The American Legion Minnesota Legionnaire Insurance Trust Scholarship – Applicant must be a veteran, a child of a veteran or a grandchild of a veteran; must meet the academic standards of the school he or she wishes to attend; must have a good record of school and community citizenship; must have the desire to pursue an education beyond high school.  For more information visit the website at www.legion-aux.org
04/01/2009	The American Legion Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be the child, grandchild, adopted child, or stepchild of an American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary member; be a high school graduate; be a student that shows qualities or initiative and desire; be a student that is loyal to his/her country; establish financial need.   For more information visit the website at www.vfw-aux.org
04/01/2009	William F. & Inez L. McDonald Endowment Engineering/Geology Scholarship – Applicant must be a high school senior planning to attend the University of  North Dakota with a declared major in the School of Engineering and Mines (SEM).  For more information visit the website at:  www.engineering.und.edu/scholarships/index.html
04/01/2009	American Legion Auxiliary Seventh District President’s Scholarship – Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a Veteran who has been honorably discharged from any branch of the U.S. military service; must be a high school senior in a school located in the 7^th district.
04/15/2009	AMVETS National Scholarship Program – Applicant must be a high school senior entering college (2-4 year) in the upcoming fall semester; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0; must be a child or grandchild of a US veteran; must be a U.S. citizen; must demonstrate academic promise and financial need; must agree to allow AMVETS to publicize your scholarship award if selected.  For more information visit the website at www.amvets.org
05/01/2009	American Legion Auxiliary Unit #158, Madison Scholarship – Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a member of the Lac qui Parle Legion or Auxiliary in Madison, MN
05/01/2009	40/8 American Legion Scholarship from Voiture Locale #62 – Applicant must be in need of the scholarship to begin or continue their education; planning to pursue a career in a health related field.  For more information visit the website at www.legion-aux.org
06/20/2009	Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program – Applicant must be a high school junior or senior, or a student enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution, between the ages of 16-30.  To apply you must write an essay of 1000 words or less on the following:  “Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you consider to be the single most important societal problem?  Why?  “How has your education contributed to who you are today or how will it affect who you will become?  Essays must be submitted by email to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com  For more information visit the website at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships
06/25/2009	Big Sun Athletics Scholarship Program – Applicant must be a high school senior or be attending a post-secondary institution; all student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are in.  Apply with a 500 word or less essay describing “Have you  struggled for something and succeeded?  What made you feel that you were successful?  Have you ever struggled for something and failed?   How did you react to this?”  Essay can be submitted to:  athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com  For more information visit the website at www.bigsunathletics.com
10/06/2009	AES Engineering Scholarship – Applicant must be a high school senior or attending a post-secondary educational institution.  For more information visit the website at www.aesengineers.com
	Updated:  11-18-2008