Counselor’s Corner

This site was last updated on 1/30/2012

My name is Phil Goetstouwers, typically known by the students as Mr. G and I am the counselor and principal at Red Rock Central. Since there is plenty of information that comes to my attention daily, I wanted to provide the same information to the students and parents in the most effective way possible.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2011 graduates for being awarded a total of $179,775 in scholarships.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - For most schools, complete by March 1^st. Some schools suggest if you are the first child in your family to attend college, you should apply by February 15^th.

The financial aid and scholarship search links are located at the bottom of this page.

College Rep Visits

(Sign up on Mr. G’s door and get a pass from Mr. G to be excused from class)

Search Majors and Colleges

www.MyMajors.com This is a great link to discover what might be appropriate majors for you. Click on MyMajors – College Major Quiz.

www.collegeview.com This is a great link to discover what colleges might be a great fit for you. Click on advanced search to narrow down your search. This is a great site after you know what major(s) you are interested in.

List of scholarships available that I am currently aware of:

(All scholarship applications can be picked up in Mr. G’s office or online if there is a link listed)

Here are the basic questions many scholarships ask:

1. Include basic information about yourself including name, address, and phone number.

2. What are you plans for the future? Include where you plan to go to college, what you intend to major in, and what you hope to be doing after you complete your post-secondary education.

3. How have you been involved in school activities as well as how have you been involved in your community?

4. Why should this scholarship select you?

1. U.S. Bank Internet Scholarship Program

a. Eligibility: Any senior planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college full-time next fall.

b. Awarded Based On: This award is awarded in a random drawing.

c. Requirements: None. No essays and no GPA requirement. Apply online at http://usbank.com/scholarship

d. Amount: Forty $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in this random drawing.

e. Deadline: Program runs October through March.

2. KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

a. Eligibility: Seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence.

*Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2- or 4-year accredited, public (state-funded) college or university within their state of legal residence, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor’s degree program.

b. Awarded Based On: Outstanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial spirit.

c. Requirements:

1. Minimum GPA of 2.75.

2. Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence.

3. Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

4. Be a US citizen or permanent resident.

5. Demonstrate financial need.

6. Complete application online.

d. Amount: Up to $20,000 for tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board.

e. Deadline: The online scholarship application will be available from December 1 to February 8 at www.kfcscholars.org

3. Best Buy

a. Eligibility: Any student in grades 9-12 who was “solid grades” and involved in volunteer community service or work experience.

b. Requirements: Visit the website to apply on-line at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com .

c. Amount: 1,000 scholarships of $1,500 each.

d. Deadline: Between December 26^th-February 15^th.

4. GE-Reagan Foundation

a. Eligibility: Must demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship at school, home, and community.

b. Requirements: Complete the application at www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

c. Amount: 20 college-bound students will receive $10,000.

d. Deadline: February 17.

5. Basin Electric Power Cooperative/South Central Electric Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Anyone who is a dependent of a South Central Electric member. Can be a high school student or college students enrolled full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete a two-page application

2. Send transcript with ACT scores

3. Write a one-page essay on the topic: “How would you describe the value of your local cooperative to you and your immediate family?”

c. Amount: $1,000.

d. Deadline: February 17^th.

6. South Central Electric Association Youth Tour Essay Contest

a. Eligibility: Sophomores and Juniors who attend RRC and 8 other school districts around the area. Children of directors or employees are not eligible.

b. Requirements: Submit the application and write an essay on the following topic: “What are your goals for the future and why do you want to represent South Central Electric?”

c. Amount: 1^st place wins a trip to Washington D.C., 2^nd place wins $150 and 3^rd place wins $100.

d. Deadline: March 17^th.

7. Freedom Foundation of Minnesota’s “A Legacy of Leadership: The Ronald Reagan High School Essay Contest

a. Eligibility: Only open to one high school student of any age from RRC.

b. Requirements: Ask Mr. G. Rules and guidelines can be found at www.freedomfoundationofminnesota.com/reagan

c. Amount: $5,000, $3,000, or $1,000.

d. Deadline: February 29^th.

8. 2012 Minnesota Twins Father of the Year Essay Contest

a. Eligibililty: Anyone grades 1 through 12.

b. Requirements: Write an essay of 300 words or less describing the relationship with their father. More information can be found at www.fathers.com/contest

c. Amount:$500. Grade level essay winners will be selected statewide.

d. Deadline: February 29^th.

9. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

a. Eligibility:

1. Students who will be enrolling as a first-time freshman at a 4-year college or university

2. Plan to major in one of the following: science, technology, engineering, math, business administration, finance marketing, or design

3. Are interested in a career in the automotive or related industries

b. Requirements: Complete application at www.buickachievers.com

c. Amount: Up to $25,000/year for up to 4 years. 100 scholarships each up to $25,000/year and 1,000 scholarships each at $2,000.

d. Deadline: February 29.

10. American Legion Auxiliary National Presidents Scholarship

a. Eligibility:

1. Must be direct descendants, step-children or step-grandchildren of US wartime veterans.

2. Senior in high school.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete application.

2. Four letters of recommendation.

1. One from principal or guidance counselor from school.

2. One from Clergyman/clergywoman.

3. Two letters from adult citizens, other than relatives, attesting to the applicant’s character.

3. Original article consisting of no more than 1,000 words titled “Honoring Our Promise Everyday-How I Can Serve My Country and Our Veterans.”

4. Must complete 50 hours of volunteer service in the community, verified in writing by the recipient organization.

5. Official Transcript with ACT scores.

6. A copy of FAFSA (financial aid) form.

7. A brief statement of the military service of eligible veteran.

c. Amount: Three scholarships. One for $2,500, one for $2,000, and one for $1,5000.

d. Deadline: March 1^st.

11. American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship

a. Eligibility:

1. Seniors that have been a junior member in the American Legion Auxiliary for the past three years and hold a current membership card.

2. Good character.

3. Have at least a 3.0 GPA.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete application.

2. Four letters of recommendation.

1. One from principal or guidance counselor from school.

2. One from Clergyman/clergywoman.

3. Two letters from adult citizens, other than relatives, attesting to the applicant’s character.

3. Original article consisting of no more than 1,000 words titled “Honoring Our Promise Everyday-How I Can Serve My Country and Our Veterans.”

4. Must complete 50 hours of volunteer service in the community, verified in writing by the recipient organization.

5. Official Transcript with ACT scores.

6. A copy of FAFSA (financial aid) form.

c. Amount: One four-year scholarship of $1,000.

d. Deadline: March 1^st.

12. American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship

a. Eligibility:

1. Any senior furthering their education in any phase of the health care field.

2. Must be a member of an American Legion Auxiliary Unit in the Department of Minnesota for a minimum of three years.

3. Maintain a 2.0 GPA

b. Requirements: Complete the application.

c. Amount: One-year scholarship for $1,000.

d. Deadline: March 15^th.

13. American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Scholarship

a. Eligibility:

1. Must be direct descendants, step-children or step-grandchildren of US wartime veterans.

2. Senior in high school.

3. A Minnesota resident or member of the American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion or SAL, Department of Minnesota

4. Minimum GPA of 2.0.

5. Deserving of financial assistance.

6. Good character.

b. Requirements:

1. A letter from the superintendent, principal, or guidance counselor.

2. A letter from a business, clergy, or professional person (non-relative)

3. A brief essay explaining plans of education, career goals, extra curricular and community activities, and the need for financial assistance.

4. High school transcript.

c. Amount: Seven $1,000

d. Deadline: March 5^th.

14. American Legion Auxiliary For Non-Traditional Students

a. Eligibility:

1. Must be a member of the American Legion, 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.

2. A non-traditional student returning to the classroom after some period of time.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete application

2. Copy of college transcript if applicable

3. Work history

4. Copy of FAFSA

c. Amount: Five scholarships of $1,000.

d. Deadline: March 1^st.

15. MSCA Scholarship Program

a. Eligibility: Seniors who plan to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2012.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete application.

1. Pick one up in Mr. G’s office or www.mnschoolcounselors.org

2. Complete 1-page (500 words) essay describing how a licensed school counselor or counseling program has helped to encourage them with a personal or academic accomplishment.

3. Mr. G must sign the entry form.

4. Complete the entry form.

c. Amount: Eleven $1,000 scholarships.

d. Deadline: March 1.

16. Redwood Area Hospital Foundation

a. Eligibility:

1. Any senior pursuing a health care career.

2. Have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

3. Display leadership in the school or community.

b. Requirements:

1. Include an essay explaining why you are pursuing a health care career.

2. Complete the application. Can pick up an application at Mr. G’s office or call Karen Melges, the Foundation Director/Volunteer Coordinator Redwood Area Hospital at 507-637-4668.

c. Amount: $500.

d. Deadline: March 2^nd.

17. Redwood Electric Cooperative Scholarship

a. Eligibility:

1. Seniors who plan to continue their education by attending college, trade school, or vocational school.

2. Must be children of a parent or guardian who are members of Redwood Electric Cooperative.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete the application.

2. Submit a transcript.

3. Have two letters of recommendation from academic teachers who have had the student in class within the last 18 months. The recommendation form should be completed by the teachers and sent directly to the cooperative.

4. One page narrative stating why you should receive the scholarship.

c. Amount: Has not been determined.

d. Deadline: March 2^nd.

18. George and Alice Mann Fund Scholarship

a. Eligibility:

1. Any graduating senior from each of the four Minnesota school districts: Windom Area High School, Jackson County Central, Red Rock Central, and Southwest Star Concept School.

2. Seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the United States.

3. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75.

b. Requirements:

1. Send a transcript, which includes a copy of your ACT scores.

2. Complete the application.

3. A parent or legal guardian must co-sign and Mr. G must sign it.

4. A personal statement from the applicant.

5. A written reference from your current employer.

c. Amount: $250 per year for years one and two and will be in the amount of $1,000 per year for years three and four.

d. Deadline: March 15^th to Mr. G’s office.

19. 2012 Reuben Youngerberg Memorial Biodiesel Essay Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Any senior from Minnesota with plans to attend a postsecondary education.

b. Requirements:

1. Write a personal essay on the topic of biodiesel. Choose one topic.

1. How biodiesel benefits Minnesota.

2. Expanding biodiesel use: opportunities and challenges.

3. Biodiesel in my town: how can you impact biodiesel use in your area?

2. Complete application and send to American Lung Association of Minnesota, 490 Concordia Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103. (Attn: Biodiesel Essay Contest) This form can also be found at www.CleanAirChoice.org/fuels/scholarship2012.cfm

c. Amount: 1^st place is $1,600 and 2^nd place is $500.

d. Deadline: March 30.

20. SFM Foundation Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Any junior or senior MN or WI student who had a parent become injured or killed in the course of working for a MN or WI employer.

b. Requirements: Complete application at www.sfm-foundation.org .

c. Amount: Up to $5,000 per year.

d. Deadline: March 31^st.

21. Alert Magazine

a. Eligibility: Any senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who plans to attend college after graduation.

b. Requirements: Write an essay (600-1,000 words, double-spaced) about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug and/or alcohol abuse, how it was dealt with, what you learned from it, and what was right or wrong (in your opinion) about the way the incident or problem was handled.

c. Amount: $500.

d. Deadline: No deadline as they publish twice yearly.

22. Minnesota Women’s Golf Association Foundation Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Senior girls graduating high school with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and planning to attend a four-year college program.

b. Requirements: Complete the application and a Student Aid Report (SAR) as submitted to FAFSA showing the parents income level for the past year. This must be included when the application is sent.

c. Awarded Based on: Scholastic rating, financial need, and school achievements, leadership, and activities. Although skill or excellence in the game of golf is not a criterion, candidates shall demonstrate an interest or involvement in the sport.

d. Amount: $3,000 per year, renewable for four consecutive years.

e. Deadline: March 31^st.

23. United FCS

a. Eligibility:

1. Planning to attend a higher education institution.

2. Minimum GPA of 3.0

3. Parents or student must be a United FCS customer.

4. Selection is based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes and leadership qualities.

b. Requirements: Complete application.

c. Amount: 24 $500 scholarships.

d. Deadline: April 1.

24. American Legion Auxiliary Unit #41

a. Eligibility: Any anticipated graduate of Red Rock Central planning on obtaining a post-secondary education.

b. Requirements: Complete application, which can be picked up from Mr. Goetstouwers and write an essay explaining why they are seeking this scholarship and complete the application.

c. Amount: $325.

d. Deadline: April 13^th.

25. Student Honor Loan Chapter Loan & Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Any graduating senior planning on pursuing their education beyond high school within one year of the following fall.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete the application and turn in to Mr. G for the scholarship AND/OR loan.

2. Repayment plan of the loan must be established within 12 months of leaving, finishing, and/or graduating from post-secondary school.

c. Amount: The scholarships last year were $250 and the interest-free loan was $600. Recipients must be full-time students and maintain an acceptable GPA in order to receive their scholarship.

d. Deadline: April 13^th.

26. Glen R. Meyer Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Any graduating RRC senior.

b. Requirements: Complete application and return it to Mr. G.

c. Amount: $300.

d. Deadline: April 13.

27. Sylvester Schunk Educational Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Must have a Sanborn or Springfield address and be full-time college student (12 credits/semester). Preference given to those going into agricultural field, but all majors considered.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete application and mail to: Sylvester Schunk Education Scholarship, PO Box 126, Springfield, MN 56087

2. Provide a one paragraph summary of career plans

3. Include list of involvement in school and community organizations

4. Submit two reference letters: the first must be from a member of the clergy and the second should be from the high school principal or counselor

c. Amount: varies and can be applied for in subsequent years

d. Deadline: April 13.

28. Prairie Arts Continuum

a. Eligibility:

1. Students who are majoring or planning to major in one of the arts.

2. Must currently reside in Windom or Red Rock Central School districts OR have graduated from one of these school districts and currently be enrolled in a college or technical school majoring in one of the arts.

b. Requirements: Complete the application. Call Tim Jenniges at 507-831-1380.

c. Amount: $500.

d. Deadline: Postmarked no later than April 15th and mailed to Prairie Arts Continuum, PO Box 6, Windom, MN 56101.

29. Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship Program

a. Eligibility: Juniors, 11^th graders, that plan to further their education at a college, university, or vocational school.

b. Requirements:

1. Complete an application and send it to Minnesota Association of Townships Scholarship Program, PO Box 267, St. Michael, MN 55376

2. Write an essay.

3. Submit a transcript.

4. Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor.

c. Amount: Four $1,000 scholarships.

d. Deadline: May 1^st.

30. Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Anyone under 25 years old and is a US citizen.

b. Amount: $5,000.

c. Requirements: answer both of the following two essay questions: in under 1000 words, "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions. http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php

d. Deadline: May 30^th.

31. Vancouver Restaurant Scholarship

a. Eligibility: Any student between the ages 15-21.

b. Requirements: Write an essay in 500 words or less. “The cost of a post secondary education has been increasing for a number of years. What do you think are the three main causes of this increase?”

c. Amount: $500.

d. Deadline: May 30^th.

32. Big Dig Scholarship

a. Eligibility: A senior in high school.

b. Requirements: You must submit an essay between 500 and 1000 words that answers the following issue: "In 200 years, one of your relatives is going to be digging in what is now your backyard. They are going to find something that you buried in 2010 and it is going to put any financial worries they have to rest. Your job today is to decide what to bury. Your goal is to find something that will have immense value in the future." http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php

c. Amount: $3,000

d. Deadline: June 1^st.

33. Man Mac Automatic Scholarship

a. Eligibility: A senior with a minimum GPA of 2.75.

b. Requirements: Submit an essay 500-1,000 words: “Receiving good grades is one of many things that will help you succeed in your undergraduate studies. Write an essay detailing what you believe are some of the other key things that will help you succeed in your undergraduate studies. Please ensure that you elaborate on your reasons. For example, you should not just state Good Study Habits or Exercise Regularly, but instead should explain how or why these things will help.” Complete application at http://www.studentscholarships.org/transmissionrepairkamloops.php

c. Amount: $500.

d. Deadline: June 15^th.

Loans

1. Southpoint Federal Credit Union: A private student loan. Borrowers are required to make good faith payments during school and including the grace period. Call 877-794-6712 for more information.

Special College Event Days:

Alexandria Technical College:

www.alextech.edu or call 888-234-1222 ext. 4520 to set up a visit.

Augustana College: Special Visit Days:

To Register for one of these programs call 1-800-727-2844 or go to AUGIE.EDU/ADMISSION

Bemidji State University: Campus Preview Days

Bethany Lutheran College: Fall Open House

Contact them at 800-944-3066 or 507-344-7331 or www.blc.edu

Boston University: Information session.

Visit www.bu.edu/receptions for more information.

Central Lakes College: OFFERING ONE-YEAR MECHANICAL DRAFTING

PROGRAM. 1-800-247-6836 or www.clcmn.edu/drafting

Crown College Christian Leadership Scholarship Days

For eligibility requirements, application process and more

information visit www.crown.edu/leader

Crown College Christian Leadership Storm the Campus Days

Check out campus, attend chapel, take a class, eat with students, talk with professors and coaches.

Dakota State University: Discover DSU Days

Fridays 11/18, 12/2, 1/20, 2/10, 3/30 and Saturday 4/21.

Visit www.dsu.edu for more information or register at http://admission.dsu.edu or call 1-888-378-9988.

Gustavus Adolphus College: College fair

www.gustavus.edu

Jamestown College Department of Nursing: Admission deadline is Feb. 26 and is limited to 30 students. Must have minimum GPA of 3.25 and preferred ACT score of 24 to be admitted. Visit www.jc.edu for more information.

Lake Area Tech (Watertown, SD): Visit days

Lake Superior College: Call 218-733-7601 or 1-800-432-2884 or go online at www.lsc.edu

Milwaukee School of Engineering: Call 800-332-6763 or www.msoe.edu/getinfo for more information.

Minnesota State University – Mankato:

Sign up online at www.mnsu.edu/admissions/openhouse or call

1-800-722-0544

Minnesota West: For more information call 1-800-658-2330 or www.mnwest.edu

Minnesota West Canby Campus:

Email gus.condezo@mnwest.edu or call 800-658-2535.

Scholarships due April 1^st.

For more information , contact: Katie Delaney at 800-658-2535 or katie.delaney@mnwest.edu.

Minnesota West Granite Falls Campus: High Tech Tuesday.

Email andrea.mills@mnwest.edu or call 800-657-3247.

Minnesota West Pipestone Campus: Contact them at www.mnwest.edu/springfling or contact Laurel Berg at 507-825- 6815 or 800-658-2330 or email her at laurel.berg@mnwest.edu

Missouri University of Science and Technology: Learn

more at http://futurestudents.mst.edu

Mitchell Technical Institute:

Call 1800-684-1969 or register at www.mitchelltech.edu

Model College of Hair Design (St. Cloud): Call 320-253-4222 or www.mcohd.com

Morningside College: Senior Visit Days.

All from 8 am till 4 pm.

Northern State University (Highest guaranteed four-year scholarship in South Dakota):

Visitation Days: www.northern.edu or 1-800-NSU-5330.

North Dakota State College of Science:

Ridgewater College:

Willmar Campus: Saturday, September 24^th from 9 am -12 pm.

Hutchinson Campus: Saturday, October 15^th from 9 am -12 pm.

Call 320-222-5272 or 800-722-1151 ext. 5272.

Discover Ridgewater.

Riverland Community College:

SCAD: The University of Creative Careers: The most comprehensive art and design university in the world, has registered 14 courses of study with the Hong Kong Education Bureau. SCAD Hong Kong will offer degree programs in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, interactive design and game development, motion media design, photography, and visual effects. More information can be found at www.scad.edu.

St. Cloud State University: Call 320-308-3252 or

www.stcloudstate.edu/ece

St. Mary’s University of Minnesota – Winona

Southeast Technical Institute: Visitation Days from 11-2:30 pm:

Friday FYI: November 18^th.

South Central College:

South Dakota State University:

Southwest Minnesota State University: Seniors and transfer students

can apply for FREE while visiting campus!

Stanford University:

The University of Minnesota-Duluth: Campus Visit Days

(800) 232-1339 or www.d.umn.edu/admissions/visit.html

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln:

The University of South Dakota:

For more information visit www.usd.edu or call 1-877-COYOTES.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee:

For more information call 800-332-6763 visit www.openhouse.uwm.edu

University of Wisconsin-Stout: Applied Science, Applied Mathematics, and Computer Science programs. Visit www.uwstout.edu for more information.

Waldorf College: General information.

All Waldorf students receive some type of scholarship. More information can be found at www.experiencewaldorf.com .

Wayne State College: Campus Visit Days

Winona State University: Visit Days

Call 1800-DIAL-WSU or email www.winona.edu

Career Links:

Southwest Minnesota Workforce Council: This site helps students to choose a career, what type of education or training will be needed to get that job, and how much that job will pay within the region.

Visit: www.swmncareers.org/webquest1.htm

Challenging Careers in the Natural Resources Conservation Service:

For more information on how to apply, contact your local NRCS office or visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov

To see job opportunities, visit: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/a9nrcshqp.asp

(MCIS) Minnesota Career Information System
You can use MCIS to access thousands of sources of financial aid and scholarships. Go to "financial aid" to get an alphabetical list of financial aid sources and/or to "financial aid sort" to sort financial aid sources by various criteria (e.g., program of study, gender, race or ethnicity, etc.). You will need to pick up the WHS username and password in the Counseling and Career Office.

2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS AT RRC HONOR BANQUET

May 24, 2010

College Scholarships

Amanda Arfsten Northwestern College, St. Paul first year

Second year

Theatre

Choir

Tom Benedict South Dakota State University Jack Rabbit Guarantee

Alumni

Nick Derickson South Dakota State University Jack Rabbit Guarantee

Lucas Huls South Dakota State University Jack Rabbit Guarantee

Cory Engen South Dakota State University Jack Rabbit Guarantee

Yellow and Blue

Michael Flaig Concordia College Excellence

Jake Fredrickson Gustavus Adolphus College President’s

Legacy

Aaron Furth South Dakota State University Jack Rabbit Guarantee

Robert Polzin St. Cloud State University ACT score

Pep Band

Rich Rohlik St. John’s University President’s

Music (choir)

Jenna Smith Faith Baptist Bible College Benson

Essay

Eric Stangeland Northwestern College, St. Paul Academic Achievement

Local Scholarships:

Masonic Lodge (Sanborn) Steffani Pankonin

Glen Meyer Mariah Miller

Chris Miller Memorial Nathan Bierman

Chris Miller Memorial Alex Kircher

Chris Miller Memorial Mariah Miller

Sylvester Schunk Shawn Kastner

Sylvester Schunk Jake Fredrickson

Redwood Electric Miranda Altermatt

Redwood Electric Dillon Imker

Red Rock Central EA Jenna Smith

Red Rock Central EA Robert Polzin

George and Alice Mann Mariah Miller

Esther Anderson Jenna Smith

Lamberton Reading Club Nichole Schroeder

Lamberton American Legion Post #41 John Stern

Lamberton American Legion Auxiliary Jenna Smith

Minnesota School Counselors Association John Stern

Storden American Legion Auxiliary Amanda Arfsten

Ag Star Cory Engen

Windom Area Chamber of Commerce Cory Engen

Windom Area Chamber of Commerce Michael Osland

Lakeview Assisted Living Mariah Miller

South Central Electric Cory Engen

Chief-Hawk Amanda Arfsten

Chief-Hawk Jenna Smith

LA Amundson Thomas Benedict

LA Amundson Michael Flaig

LA Amundson Aaron Furth

LA Amundson Dillon Imker

LA Amundson Robert Polzin

LA Amundson Josh Rogotzke

American Red Cross Robert Polzin

Student Honor Loan Aaron Furth

Student Honor Loan Amanda Arfsten

Student Honor Loan Cory Engen

Student Honor Loan Michael Flaig

Student Honor Loan Jake Fredrickson

Student Honor Loan Lucas Huls

Student Honor Loan Robert Polzin

Student Honor Loan Josh Rogotzke

Student Honor Loan Rich Rohlik

Student Honor Loan Nichole Schroeder

Student Honor Loan Jenna Smith

Student Honor Loan John Stern

First-year local scholarships $ 21,200

First-year college scholarships $ 71,325

Renewable scholarships $ 188,975

Total scholarships $ 281,500

Total loans $ 7,200

Total scholarships & loans $ 288,700 CLASS OF 2009 TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS & LOANS = $185,600

Scholarship Links and Financial Information:

Logix Learning

A scholarship application that allows you to receive information on multiple scholarships. It also contains tips on interviewing, resumes, completing the perfect scholarship application, college, and career information.

Fast Web
A scholarship search engine with a personalized mailbox. Also contains tips on college search and financial aid process, as well as resources for test preparation.

CollegeBoard Scholarship Search
Search for scholarship using various criteria using a short questionnaire. Includes option to search for grants, internships and loans. More than 2300 sources, with nearly $3 billion in funds available.

Free Scholarship Search
Contains close to 170,000 scholarships. Has links to many sites regarding college search and financial aid information. Student can create a custom search.

FastAid
This site contains over 450,000 scholarships and is consistently updated. Fastweb has a wonderful article regarding how to apply for scholarships, basic information on what financial aid consists of and includes links to several sites on college entrance and scholarship search. User may do a custom search and is able to select specific scholarships from the initial search and save them.

Guaranteed Scholarships
This site lists scholarships awarded by specific schools to students who qualify. These scholarships require no essays, interviews, or competition.

Scholarshiphelp.org

University of Minnesota Scholarship Search Engines
A long list of more scholarship search engines.

Wired Scholar
This website uses extensive questioning to narrow down criteria for scholarship eligibility. Many "unique" scholarship criteria.

Avoiding Scholarship Scams
Don't get taken in by phony scholarship search offers. Check out this website first.

CollegeZapps

New website on scholarships and ways to pay for college. There is a new $5,000 scholarships. Click under the “students” link.

FinAid! Financial Aid, College Scholarships and Student Loans

This website has links to scholarships, loans, savings, financial aid, military aid, other types of aid, and financial aid applications.

Collegeboard

Another helpful website for scholarships, but it also helps students and parents find the latest information about college costs, scholarships, financial aid applications, education loans, and college financing.

Go College

This website can be a student’s reference to finding money and getting the most out of college education.

FAFSA4Caster

FAFSA4caster will help you get an early start on the financial aid process by providing you with an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid. In addition, FAFSA4caster will increase your knowledge of the financial aid process and provide information about other sources of aid.

Minnesota College Access Network Scholarship Listings
Listings of MN scholarships for students of color, first generation college students, as well as diversity scholarships and scholarships based on income/living arrangements.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

A link to the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.

NEW: Practice for college placement exams.

http://www.act.org/compass/sample/index.html

These sample items illustrate the types of questions students will encounter in the COMPASS^® placement measures.

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