Scholarship Information

It's never too early to explore scholarship opportunities. Details will be posted as new scholarship information becomes available.

• Buffalo American Legion Post #270                    Deadline May 1                  Buffalo American Legion will be giving away two $2,000 scholarships.  The General Scholarship is for any graduating senior who has enrolled in post high school education.  The Vocational Scholarship is for any graduating senior who has enrolled in a post high school vocational or technical program.  The graduating senior must have/had a parent, grandparent or close relative serve in the United States military

   

• Latino Economic Development Scholarship                  Deadline May 4                          12 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors of Latin-American background who are pursuing a 4-year college degree or 2-year associates/technical degree.  LECD Latino Scholarship

   

• Hanover Lions Club Scholarship            Deadline May 5              Hanover Lions Club will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to ten applicants at BHS who have either attend Hanover or Salem Lutheran Elementary Schools or who currently lives within five miles of Hanover City Hall.      Hanover Lions Club Application

• Buffalo Championship Rodeo Scholarship                       Deadline May 5               One 1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior or post-secondary student.  All applicants must meet the qualifications.  Visit Buffalo Rodeo for more information and to apply!

• Peter Nunnink Scholarship         Deadline May 15             One 1,250 scholarship will be awarded to a 24-25 graduating senior who will be attending post-secondary education and who was involved in extracurricular activity.  Peter Nunnink Application

   

• Jim’s Team 4 Diabetes Foundation                Deadline May 16                  The foundation is looking to recognize students that are demonstrating the ability to not only successfully manage their personal diabetes care but are achieving great results with their school studies and activities in pursuit of their career dreams.   JimsTeam4Diabetes

• MBEX Scholarship (Minnesota Builders Exchange)                  Deadline May 31                              Multiple scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a construction-related degree at an accredited post-secondary institution. Students pursuing specific trades of study (masonry, electrical, carpentry, etc..) are highly encouraged to apply.   MBEX/TBG Constructions Scholarship

   

• The Balanced Man Scholarship                 Deadline June 1                       Rewards students who have shown academic excellence, leadership skills and a commitment to their health and well-being.  Apply online at South Dakota State University SigEp

•  Alert Magazine Scholarship      With each edition of Alert magazine we award a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that is received for that state/region.  Alert Magazine    

       

   

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• EXPIRED -- Experimental AA Chapter 878                     Deadline April 28                 EAA Chapter 878 & FOBA will again be awarding their annual scholarship to graduating seniors who intent is to pursue a career in aviation.  Visit their website to locate specific requirements for both the EAA 878 and FOBA scholarships as well as additional aviation ones that are available

• EXPIRED -- 877 Scholarship Foundation            Deadline April 28              Every senior is strongly encouraged to apply for the 90+ scholarships available to the BHS class of 2025!             2025 Local Scholarship Application

• EXPIRED -- Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association Local Scholarship     Deadline April 20          Preference given to a recipient not having been awarded another community scholarship and based on economic need. Requirements: Recipient's parent(s) or guardian(s) must be members of WH - include current account number on application. Name and recent photo (provided by recipient) will be published by WH.  Submit your application to Student Services before the deadline WHE Local Scholarship

• EXPIRED -- Corcoran Lions Club                          Deadline April 11             Students who live in the City of Corcoran are encourage to apply. Scholarships are based on academic, leadership, service to the community and a need basis.  Graduate must attend a college, trade or vocational school directly following graduation.         Corcoran Lions Club Scholarship

• EXPIRED -- Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce                     Deadline April 11                        Three 1,500 scholarships will be awarded to a graduating senior who meets the requirements for the scholarship.  Submit your application to Student Services before the deadline.    Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Application

   

• EXPIRED -- Hanover Athletic Association Scholarship          Deadline April 5            Scholarship funds will be awarded to graduating seniors from BHS. Make sure to submit a completed application, copy of your transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach.  If all three are not included your application will not be considered eligible. Applications must be postmarked by April 5.    Hanover Athletic Association

• EXPIRED -- Workforce Development Scholarship          Deadline April 1          Hundreds of $2,500 scholarships at the 26 community and technical colleges of Minnesota State are being awarded to students pursuing a degree in one of the 9 high demand fields.  Visit MN state website for a list of fields and application process.       Minnesota State Education

• EXPIRED -- Harvey Buchholz Legacy            Deadline March 31                One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who resides or attends a high school in Minnesota.  Harvey’s legacy encourages all to “Give like Harvey” and to educate others on volunteerism and the importance of servicing the community.   Harvey Buchholz Legacy

• EXPIRED -- SouthPoint Financial Credit Union          Deadline March 31             Ten $1,500 scholarships will be awarding to graduating seniors who are a current member of SouthPoint Credit Union.  Visit their website to apply and to review additional eligibility requirements

• EXPIRED -- Farmhouse Scholarship           Deadline March 30                Multiple $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to male high school seniors who are planning on attending the U of M – Twin Cities.  Scholarships will be based on Academic Achievement, Leadership Experience, Athletic Involvement and Career Motivation.     Farmhouse Scholarship

• EXPIRED -- Nelson Masonic Lodge #135 Scholarship                  Deadline March 17       One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior.  Email completed application to mrossing@hotmail.com

   

•  EXPIRED -- Allina/Buffalo Hospital Health Care Careers Scholarship         Deadline March 14          One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a  senior at Buffalo High School who is enrolling in a healthcare field at either a two or four-year post-secondary institution for fall of 2025 and who dis plays respect of their peers and teachers.  Applications MUST be turned into Student Services before the March 14 deadline.    Allina/Buffalo Hospital Scholarship Application

   

• EXPIRED -- The Ivy Foundation & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority              Deadline March 11          The foundation’s mission is to promote and support charitable and educational programs for Twin Cities area African-American and Latino communities. This is achieved by awarding academic scholarships, and promoting public awareness of academic, educational and service programs and activities for students and their families.   2025 AKA-DO Scholarship Flyer          AKA-DO Application

   

• EXPIRED --- Horatio Alger National/State Scholarship           Deadline March 1            HAA offers “Targeted Scholarships” to seniors (Class of 2025). Check the HAA website for more details, with special attention to the Denny Sanford Scholarship for seniors wanting to attend the University of MN-Twin Cities.      Horatio Alger National/State Scholarship

   

• EXPIRED -- Community Giving Scholarships                      Deadline March 1                     Is a community resource site established to help you identity various scholarships which are available for you in the greater MN area.      Community Giving Scholarships     List of available scholarships

• EXPIRED -- ABOTA – American Board of Trial Advocates        Deadline March 1        The Minnesota Chapter is awarding up to ten high school seniors, scholarships ranging from $1,000 - $2,000.  Seniors who have a strong interest in social studies, civic, debate, political science, public speaking, teaching and/or the law and plan to pursue post-secondary education are encouraged to apply.  ABOTA

• EXPIRED -- Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship                 Deadline March 3             Looking for students who possess academic and leadership excellence and who have been admitted to the Carlson School of Management.  AlphaKappaPsi Scholarship

• EXPIRED --- Farm Kids for College Scholarship         Deadline February 18       High School seniors planning to earn an agricultural degree from an accredited college or university are eligible and encouraged to apply for one of three scholarships that will be awarded.  Farm Kids Scholarship

• EXPIRED --- The Girl Friends Fund Scholarship                Deadline February 17        Provides scholarships and mentoring to high-achieving, African- American students who face significant financial obstacles in their path toward a college education.    Girl Friends Fund

• EXPIRED --- Visual Arts Scholarship Concordia College - Moorhead     Deadline February 1       Incoming first-year student accepted for admission to Concordia.  Exhibit proficiency or intense interest in painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics or art history. Visual Arts Application

• EXPIRED --- Visual Arts Scholarship Concordia College - Moorhead     Deadline February 1       Incoming first-year student accepted for admission to Concordia.  Exhibit proficiency or intense interest in painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics or art history. Visual Arts Application

• EXPIRED --- First Generation Initiative Scholarship St. Mary’s           Deadline January 30           St. Mary’s is dedicated to providing vital academic and comprehensive financial support to first generation college students who originate from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.    FGI Scholarship Application

• EXPIRED --- Better Business Bureau Scholarship         Deadline November 25        Student Integrity Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate high character, leadership and ethical values in their personal choices and actions.  Student of Integrity Scholarship

                            UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Minnesota Association of Townships        Deadline June 1             MAT will award up to five $2,000 scholarships to high school juniors.  Participants will submit a written essay on the topic of the role of townships in local government.  MN Townships

• EXPIRED -- Horatio Alger National/State Scholarship           Deadline March 1            Our programs, which are targeted to students who have faced significant adversity in their lives and demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), is now for high school juniors (Class of 2026)! The Horatio Alger Association awards scholarships to 105 National Scholars in the amount of $25,000 and over 800 State Scholars in the amount of $10,000.     Horatio Alger National/State Scholarship

 OTHER WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT 

Community Giving Scholarships Review the link to find information for over 60 scholarships with varying deadlines. 

www.legion.org/needalift  Scholarship and financial aid information

www.meritaid.com  This site helps students find merit-based scholarship opportunities before they apply      

www.StudentScholarships.org

www.fastweb.com Scholarships and financial aid and FAFSA information

www.keepgoingforward.org/scholarships

www.unigo.com Find over 3.6 million scholarships and grants

MCIS (Minnesota Career Information System) - Financial Aid Sort uses your criteria to help you find awards that you may qualify for. It is an exploratory tool that can be used more than once. Students can locate the sort by logging into their account and clicking on the "Education" tab to locate "Financial Aid Sort." All BHS students have access to this site.  For log in information see your counselor.

Scholarshipguidance.com 18 scholarships that students are eligible to apply for with deadlines ranging from October 31st - December 31st.