FHS SCHOLARSHIP LISTING 2023/2024
| SCHOLARSHIP | CRITERIA | DUE DATE |
1 | Education Minnesota Local #331 | This scholarship has been established from our local teachers union #331. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | April 5th, 2024 |
2 | Adam Sutch Memorial Scholarship | Adam was a graduate of FHS and was a tremendous resource volunteering with the swim program. All students are invited to apply. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | April 5st2024 |
3 | All Class Reunion Scholarship | This scholarship is sponsored by the FHS All Class Reunion Committee. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st 2023 |
4 | All Class Reunion Scholarship – to attend RRCC | This scholarship is sponsored by the FHS All Class Reunion Committee. Students must be attending RRCC in the Fall of 2023. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st 2023 |
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Alstrom Athletic Scholarship | Carol and Susan Alstrom were outstanding athletes at FHS. This scholarship is being offered to one male and one female senior at FHS with the following criteria: have participated in at least one sport your senior year; GPA of 2.0 or higher; attending a technical school or college the fall of 2023 with studies in teaching, health-related field, or coaching; and have shown leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | April 5st 2024 |
6 | Bronco Basketball Booster Club Scholarship | Open to all players, managers, statisticians, and cheerleaders. Applications in the guidance office. | April 5st,2024 |
7 | Paul Bunyan Communications Scholarship | Paul Bunyan Communications has offered a scholarship for any Falls High School who is attending a university or technical college in the fall. Applications are available in the Guidance Office | March 31st 2023 |
8 | Edward W. and Seymour W. Backus Memorial Scholarship | Edward W. Backus was key in the development of Koochiching County. Mr. Backus and his son Seymour are still remembered as the founders of many enterprises in this area. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
9 | Bremer Bank Scholarship | This scholarship is offered through Bremer Bank and is employee funded. Students and/or parent/guardian must have an account with Bremer. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
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Bronco Track Boosters Scholarship | One senior male and one senior female varsity track and field member will be awarded a scholarship. ALL SENIOR MEMBERS of the Track team are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
11 | Carl & Josie Breske Scholarship | The Family of Carl and Josie Breske wish to honor the memory of their blue collar work and Generosity by awarding scholarships to qualified students entering careers requiring less than a four-year degree. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st 2023 |
12 | Class of 1966 Scholarship | This scholarship was set up from members of the Class of 1966. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | April 5th, 2024 |
13 | Class of 1968 | Student must have a verifiable connection with a member of FHS Class of 1968. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
14 | Class of 1997 | This scholarship is offered from members of the Class of 1997. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
15 | The Derek White Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is in memory of Derek White. Derek was a 2013 graduate of FHS and was passionate about playing hockey. Applicants must be a senior at FHS and participating in the hockey program during their senior year. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023
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16 | International Falls Elks Lodge 1599 | Int’l Falls Elks Lodge 1599 offers several local scholarships to any high school senior. Information and application is available in the Guidance Office. | March 24st, 2023 |
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Degree of Honor Scholarship | Degree of Honor Protective Association was founded in 1873 on the principle of helping others- not only with the financial security provided by life insurance and fixed annuity products, but by sponsoring charitable, cultural, social and educational activities that benefit individuals, communities and our nation. Applications found in the guidance office |
March 31st, 2023 |
18 | Falls Boys and Friends Scholarship | This scholarship is an annual needs based scholarship. The successful applicant will be chosen strictly on his or her financial need and quality of character. Information and applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
19 | First Lutheran Church Endowment | Applicants must be a First Lutheran Church member or an immediate family member of a First Lutheran Member. | March 31st, 2023 |
20 | Lee C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship | Lee Charles Anderson, was a 1976 Falls High School graduate, a drummer in the Dirty Dozen and Falls High School Band, and a Meteorologist and a Administrator with the National Weather Service. Lee’s lifelong passion for Music and Science is the reason this Scholarship is so specific.
Applicant Must be pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: Music, Chemistry, Physics, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Planetary Science, Meteorology, Geology, Volcanology, Oceanography, Mathematics, OR have been involved in the FHS Music Program. | April 5st, 2024 |
21 | R&J Broadcasting Scholarship | Applicant must be a current high school student, attending classes and demonstrate with a letter from school to be receiving a diploma upon your high school graduation. Applicant need not be employed in the broadcasting industry. Applicant must verify acceptance by, or enrolled at an accredited post-secondary educational institution. | April 7, 2023 |
22 | Rainy Lake Sportfishing Club Scholarship | This scholarship is offered by Rainy Lake Sportfishing Club. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
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Randy Holenko Memorial Scholarship
| Scholarship is in memory of Randy Holenko – a FHS graduate who was an avid golfer. The applicant must be attending a MN community college or trade school. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st,2023 |
24 | Richard Williams Memorial Scholarship | Student must be attending a technical college, trade school, or bible college in the fall of 2023. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
25 | Rotary Club of International Falls | Scholarships are available to any FHS student with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Information and Applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
26 | Frank E Macartney Scholarship | Applications found in the guidance office. | March 31st, 2023 |
27 | Tony Lynch Memorial Scholarship $200 | Tony Lynch has often been described as the “best all-round athlete to ever graduate from Falls High School”. This memorial scholarship was established through donations from friends, Community members, classmates, and family. The parameters for this scholarship are based on excellence in both athletics and academics as Exemplified by Tony during his high school years. The FHS senior receiving this scholarship must excel in a minimum of two sports and achieve a GPA (3.5 preferred). | March 31st, 2023 |
28 | VFW Post 2948 Auxiliary Scholarship | Open to seniors in high school. Prepare a 250 words or less essay on how a family members’ military service has had an impact on your life. Application is available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
29 | Villalta Family Memorial Scholarship
| This scholarship is given in memory and honor of Donald Villalta Sr., and Richard Villalta. Both Don Sr. and Rick were graduates of Falls High School; Don in 1947 and Rick in 1979. Don was a teacher in the system for 32 years. | March 31st, 2023 |
30 | International Falls Figure Skating Club Scholarship | Must be a member of the International Falls Figure Skating Club Applications available in the counselors office. | March 31st 2023 |
31 | Wallace Haglund Memorial Scholarship | Wallace Haglund taught several subjects during his 37 year career at ISD 361. He is very well known for his Clock Works program where he taught Students of all ages to make grandfather clocks. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st, 2023 |
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Coop Service Baudette Scholarship | Applications found in the guidance office. |
March 31, 2023 |
33 | North Star Electric Cooperative Scholarships | To qualify, your parent/guardian must be an active member of North Star Electric Cooperative and you must take a test about your Cooperative that provides electricity to your home. North Star Electric will be awarding five scholarships, one $1,000 and four others, plus a chance to win one of eight $100 cash awards just for scoring over 60% on the test. Most of the test answers will be included in the study material that North Star provides. A few hours of study time could pay off with a $1,000 scholarship. | |
34 | International Falls Fire/Rescue/EMS | Must be a resident of Koochiching County. Must be pursuing a career in Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Nursing or the Medical field. Must show Proof of College acceptance or current student enrollment. | April 1st 2023 |
35 | River Wood Bank | 2023 graduate of Falls High School Copy of acceptance letter to a college, vocational school for certificate program Copy of your high school transcript A completed application Reference letters – need at least 2 letters from: *A teacher *A community member *An employer You must begin your higher education (college, vocational school, certificate program) for the first time, the fall after high school graduation and plan to be enrolled as a full-time student. | March 31st 2023 |
36 | PCA | Scholarship Program Details: Packaging Corporation of America is excited to offer scholarships to students interested in pursuing a degree in the electrical, pipefitting, millwright, machinist, diesel mechanics, and instrumentation fields. This is a full-tuition scholarship that will also cover the cost of student’s required textbooks for each enrolled class. | April 1st 2023 |
37 | Garden Girls Club Scholarship | Garden Girls Club Scholarship This scholarship is open to all students; however preference will be given to those seeking a vocational or 2-year diploma or 4-year degree in one of the following areas: Botany, Landscaping Horticultural Sciences, Farming, Agriculture, Forestry or Natural Resource Sciences. Application forms are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31st 2023 |
38 | Rainy Lake Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship | This scholarship is offered to a student going into a Health Career Field. Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. | March 31, 2023 |
39 | The Stuart Nordquist Bronco Football Scholarship | The Bronco Football Boosters are proud to announce the 2023 Stuart Nordquist Bronco Football Scholarship awarding a minimum of two $500 scholarships. All seniors who participated in football their junior and senior years as a player, manager or statistician and meet the below requirements are eligible to apply for this scholarship. | March 31st, 2023 |
40 | The Carter Herberg Memorial scholarship | Must be a senior attending high school. Must be attending a college as a full-time student in the Fall of 2023. Applications’ available in the Guidance Office | March 31st, 2023 |
41 | Trustar Federal Credit Union scholarship | This scholarship recognizes Scholastic achievement and community involvement amongst our members. Must be a senior, and a member of Trustar, minimum GPA of 3.0, and attending a 2 or 4 year college/technical school in the Fall of 2023 applications available in the guidance office. | April 14th, 2023 |
42 | DAV Disabled American Veterans Minnesota chapter 7 scholarships | Must be majoring or planning to major in any trade, technical, or institutions of higher learning associated with DAV. Have a direct relationship to ONE of the following: A direct relative would include: a son, daughter, grandchild, and would include legally adopted children and grandchildren. A member of the disabled American Veterans organization or disabled veteran. An active duty or retired Military member. An honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States. If the applicant has no direct relatives in one of the above categories, but the applicant is a JROTC or CAP Cadet, they are deemed to be eligible for the scholarship. Applications in the guidance office. | Application Comes out in Jan |
43 | 8th District Minnesota State Horticultural Society Scholarship | A minimum of four 8th District scholarships ranging from $250 to$600 will be awarded to students residing in or attending school in the Minnesota State Horticultural Society 8th District. The 8th District includes the counties of Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, north and south St. Louis. Applications found in the guidance office. | March 15, 2023 |
44 | Bronco Girls’ Hockey Booster Club Scholarship | Applications available in the guidance office. | March 31st 2023 |
45 | Applied Learning Institute (ALI) | .$2000 Scholarships available for the 2023-2024 Academic Year Eligibility Criteria: Recipients must have graduated (within the last 2 years) from a high school offering ALI programming and plan on attending one of the following Minnesota North College Campuses (Hibbing, Mesabi Range Eveleth or Virginia, or Itasca). Preference will be given to students enrolled in an ALI post-secondary program. Engineering, Health Care, Industrial Technology, Construction, Automotive Technology Application Due April 15, 2023 | April 15th 2023 |
46 | William H. McPherson, Jr. Scholarship Program | Applicants must be from Koochiching County; attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university or vo-tech school; enrolling in science, science education, or health-related science field. Information is available in the Guidance Office; applications are available on-line at http://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/mcpherson/ | Feb 17, 2023 2023 by 3pm Central Time |
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48 | Missy (Mannausau) Anderson Memorial Scholarship (Legal Studies) | Recipient must provide proof of full time enrollment in a 2 or 4 year school of higher learning (college, vocational). Preference given to those who attend MN North College. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better. Recipient must have demonstrated involvement in extracurricular or community activities and plans on studying a career in Legal Studies Information in the Guidance Office. | March 31, 2023 |
49 | Allina Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine Scholarship | Allina Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine Scholarship criteria: 1. Graduating high school senior from the state of Minnesota. 2. Planning on attending a four-year college or university within the United States. 3. Involved in an interscholastic sport each of their 4 years in high school. 4. Intending to major in a field related to sports medicine. 5. Application Deadline: Must be post marked by March 18th, 2023. | March 18th, 2023. |
50 | Missy (Mannausau) Anderson Memorial Scholarship (Health Care) | Recipient must provide proof of full time enrollment in a 2 or 4 year school of higher learning (college, vocational). Preference given to those who attend MN North College. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or better. Recipient must have demonstrated involvement in extracurricular or community activities and plans on studying a career in Health Care Information in the Guidance Office. | March 31, 2023 |
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52 | 2023 Allina Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine Scholarship | Allina Health Orthopedics is proud to present the 16th annual Allina Health Orthopedics Sports Medicine Scholarship. Two $2,500.00 scholarships are available and will be awarded to one male and one female graduating high school student athlete who intend to pursue a professional career in sports medicine. Qualified candidates should demonstrate leadership, be actively involved in their community and interscholastic sports and achieve academic success. | March 18 2023 |
53 | American Indian Science and Engineering Society | Scholarship opportunities are available for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations, and other Indigenous peoples of North America going into STEM studies and careers. Information and applications may be found at aises.org/students/scholarships | |
54 | Sam Johnson Old Stomping Grounds Memorial Scholarship | Seniors from International Falls High School meet the eligibility. One award up to $10,000 will be granted to a student enrolling in a four- year college or university and one awarded up to $5,000 will be granted to a student enrolled in a two-year college or vocational school. Application may be found at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/samjohnsonscholarship/ | Strongly Suggest Applying to this Scholarship |
55 | Northwest Minnesota Foundation Bronko Nagurski Scholarship | Bronko Nagurski Scholarship Applicant must be a graduate of FHS; must be pursuing post-secondary education within 6 months of the award; must have had some participation, involvement or demonstrated positive leadership qualities in school and/or community activities; must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class. Information is available in the Guidance Office. Please apply for this scholarship by visiting http://nwmf.org/apply-for-scholarships/. Student applicants will begin by creating an account and taking the eligibility quiz to determine which scholarships they are eligible for. | Strongly Suggest Applying to this Scholarship |
56 | Alworth Scholarship | www.alworthscholarship.org | Strongly Suggest Applying to this Scholarship |
57 | MN Power Scholarships | Many available online Available online | |
58 | Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship | Honors Riley’s memory by awarding a scholarship to a student in Koochiching county interested in pursuing a career in the criminal Justice system. | |
59 | George D. Bateman Memorial Scholarship | Mr. Bateman grew up in southern Indiana and received a diploma from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. His teaching career brought him to Gilbert, Minnesota, where he met his wife, Bernice (“Barnie”). In 1945 they moved to International Falls with their two sons (David and Robert) where he continued his teaching career at Falls High School with a social studies curriculum until his retirement. He and his wife continued to live in the local area through the rest of their lives, and had expressed the desire to give something back to the community they so much enjoyed. This scholarship program has been established to assist graduating seniors of Falls High School (FHS) in International Falls, Minnesota, who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Renewable scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student’s choice. To apply for this scholarship please go to bateman@scholarshipamerica.org | Strongly Suggest Applying to this Scholarship |
60 | Go Merry | This is a link to Go Merry. Go Merry is an independent website for students graduating this year. It provides help to complete the FAFSA and numerous scholarship opportunities. https://www.goingmerry.com/ | |
61 | Fastweb!! | On-line scholarship match, college resource, financial aid tip and internship opportunity. This website provides tools to help you find scholarship opportunities based on your personal interests. Create your free profile at www.fastweb.com | Ongoing |
62 | StudentScholarship.org | Many scholarships offered to students. Check out the website to see if any apply to you. These scholarships change daily so check the website often!!! | |
63 | Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards | This scholarship is available to college-bound high school seniors who are the children or Grandchildren of dues-paying Elks members. Applicants are judged on the core values of the Elks National Foundation: Knowledge, Charity, Community Service, and Integrity. For more information about eligibility requirements and to obtain the online application, visit enf.elks.org/leg | |
64 | NDSU First- Year Scholarship | In addition to other forms of financial aid, each year NDSU awards nearly $3.5 million in Scholarships to new students. All students are encouraged to apply for scholarships as they awarded based on a variety of factors including academic merit, intended major/program of study and other criteria. For complete details on first year student scholarships, visit ndsu.academicworks.com. For full consideration, students must be admitted and submit the online scholarship application. | Before Feb 1st2023 |
65 | JET | Scholarships are available for High school graduates who will be attending technical or vocational training programs that are two years or less. Examples of eligible training programs include, but not limited to: Trades (electrical, welding, ect.), CDL ( truck driving), Diesel Mechanic, Nursing, ( CNA,LPN,RN) Human Services, Addiction Studies, Pharmacy Technician, Laboratory Technician AND MORE!! | |
66 | AgCountry Farm Credit Services | This scholarship of offered to students that are from an actively farming or ranching family OR student planning to pursue an agricultural career. For more information about eligibility requirements and to obtain the online application, visit www.agcountry.com/scholarships | |
67 | GE- Reagan Scholarship | The link to find out more about that scholarship is https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/. This scholarship closes on January 5, 2023. | |
68 | Cobell Scholarship, Administered by Indigenous Education, Inc. | The Cobell Scholarship program provides elevated opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native college students by empowering them with an engaging scholarship experience designed to support their success in higher education. Vocational, undergraduate, and graduate-level students are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. federally recognized tribe and be attending a nonprofit institution. Information and applications may be found at cobellschol.org. | Ongoing |
Hibbing Lodge of Perfection Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite | The award is open to any graduate who desires to further his or her education at any post-high school education program — college, university, tech school, etc. | Submit Application by May 15th | |
Vernon Pick Scholarship | Applicants must be planning college study in fields like science, mathematics, engineering, medicine, nursing, biology, chemistry, physics, animal science, Forestry and wildlife management. This is not a complete list and is intended only as a guide. Minimum qualification requirements: 1. GPA of 3.5 or greater. 2. ACT test score of 26 or SAT score of 1200 or greater .Here is the link to the on-line application : https://form.jotform.com/223106269136149 | March 30th 2023 | |
Border Bank Scholarship | Students must be a graduating senior from International Falls High School. Student must be enrolling full-time in a 2 or 4 year school of higher learning (College, Vocational) Student must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or better. Student s must have demonstrated involvement in extra-curricular or community activities. Employees or children of employees of Border Bank are not eligible. Grandchildren of employees and board members of Border Bank are eligible. Applications online only | March 31st 2023 |
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