Scholarship Information

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

• Cal Zingano Overcoming Loss Scholarship     Deadline July 20, 2024    $10,00 scholarship awarded to any student who is fighting through their own loss of a close family member, legal guardian or loved one who needs educational financial.                                   Cal Zingano Scholarship

• Jim’s Team 4 Diabetes Foundation          Deadline  May 17, 2024       Multiple scholarships will be awarded to a graduating seniors with Type 1 Diabetes.      Jim's Team 4 Diabetes Foundation    

   

   

• Buffalo American Legion Post #270                     Deadline May 8, 2024                Buffalo American Legion will be giving away three $2,000 scholarships.  Each scholarship is slightly different.  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 and the Member Scholarship is for any graduating senior who has or had a close relative serve in the United States military, is a member of Post #270 and who has enrolled in post high school education.

       

   

• Annabella Art Scholarship                  Deadline May 5, 2024          Two 1,500 scholarships will be given to a BHS senior. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate enrollment in art courses during high school and submit a portfolio of work via photographs of artwork.    Annabella Art Scholarship

   

• Hanover Lions Club Scholarship                          Deadline May 5, 2024             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

   

• 2024 877 Local Foundation Scholarships              Deadline April 28, 2024                         The local scholarship program began in 1983.  At the present time over 85 scholarships are available for graduates from a variety of community members and businesses.  All students are eligible to apply for these scholarships and all post high school education is given equal opportunity. Some of the scholarships have special criteria.  2024 Scholarship Foundation Application      

   

• Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association Local Scholarship      Deadline April 26, 2024  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.    WHE Local Scholarship  

• Minnesota Benefit Association        Deadline April 15, 2024                Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, vocational goals, employment history, community involvement and original essay.         MBA Scholarship Application  

   

• Buffalo Art Guild            Deadline April 15, 2024        Looking for young, creative and passionate BHM artists who will be attending post-secondary education to apply for a $1,000 scholarship.  Buffalo Art Guild

   

• Corcoran Lions Club                             Deadline April 12, 2024                    Students who live in the city of Corcoran are encouraged 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.   Corcoran Lions Application

   

• Buffalo Area Chamber of Commerce                    Deadline April 12, 2024            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 Chamber of Commerce Application      

   

• At-large Scholarship                          Deadline April 8, 2024                                WH offers one "at-large" scholarship for students who attend private schools or schools that neighbor WH's electric service territory. Scholarship applications must be filled out completely and returned, along with a high school transcript and essay, to WH by April 8, 2024. Recipient's parent(s) or guardian(s) must be members of WH. Include current account number on application.    At-large scholarship

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• Hanover Athletic Association           Deadline April 5, 2024           Scholarship funds will be awarded to graduating seniors from BHS.  Make sure to submit completed application, copy of your transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach.  HanoverAthleticAssociation   

   

• Edward R. Slebiska Lineworker Scholarship            Deadline April 5, 2024          Two scholarships are awarded annually to men and women in WH’s service territory who want to pursue a  career as an electric lineworker.    Edward R. Slebiska Lineworker Scholarship  

   

• EXPIRED -- Nelson Masonic Lodge #135 Scholarship               Deadline March 22, 2024                        Email completed application to wagman111@gmail.com        Nelson Masonic Lodge Scholarship

        

• EXPIRED -- Allina/Buffalo Hospital Health Care Careers Scholarship   Deadline March 15th, 2024    One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior at Buffalo High School who is enrolling in a healthcare field at a two or four-year post-secondary institution for fall of 2024 and who displays respect of their peers and teachers.  Applications MUST be turned into Student Services before the March 15th deadline.  Allina/Buffalo Hospital Scholarship Application

   

• EXPIRED --- MN Chapter of American Board of Trial Advocates          Deadline March 1, 2024       Open to any high school senior who has a strong interest in social studies, civics, debate or political science  and plans to pursue a post-secondary education. Trial Advocates Scholarship   

   

• EXPIRED --- Joanne Pransky – Celebration of Women in Robotics   Deadline Feb 29, 2024        $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to any female-identifying high school student who is interested in working in robotics.  Women in Robotics Scholarship 

• EXPIRED --- Basin Electric Power Cooperative        Deadline   February 2, 2024     Basin is one of Wright Hennepin’s wholesale power suppliers who awards scholarships annually to its distribution cooperatives’ members, and descendants of employees who work at those cooperatives.  Basin Electric Power

   

• EXPIRED --- Visual Arts Scholarship  Deadline Feb 1, 2024       Are you looking to attend Concordia Moorhead and have intense interest in the arts then this scholarship is for you.   Concordia Moorhead Arts 

   

• EXPIRED --- Samantha S. Roberts Memorial Scholarship   Deadline Dec 31, 2023        $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to someone who is pursing studio art.          Samantha Roberts Scholarship
   

• EXPIRED --- MAKA (MN Association of Koren Americans)       Deadline October 15

       A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors of Korean origin or heritage who

       plan to pursue a higher education.     www.makaweb.org    MAKA Flyer

• EXPIRED --- AES Scholarship      Deadline October 8  

     Submit essay based off a question listed on their scholarship page. Visit their website for additional 

      information.   http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

•  EXPIRED --- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation            Deadline October 2

 150 Scholarship Awards available. Applicants must be a high school senior.   2024 Coca-Cola Application

         UNDERCLASSMEN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

EXPIRED -- Wright Hennepin Electric Youth Tour         Deadline March 1, 2024        The annual Washington, D.C. Youth Trip is a once-in-a-lifetime, all expense paid leadership opportunity for high school juniors who parents or guardians are members of WH. 

Students will spend the week visiting historical sites, making new friends, and enjoying once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet with Minnesota's political representatives and learn firsthand about our local and national government, and how electric cooperatives across America are affected by today's political decisions.  Wright Hennepin Electric Youth Tour

MN Association of Townships Scholarship    Deadline June 1, 2024                  Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to five juniors who plan to further their education at a college, university or vocational school. Complete the application form and submit it along with a written essay describing ways in which broadband internet improves the lives of rural residents, what challenges exist and what government policies should be adopted.  https://www.mntownships.org/about/scholarship-program

 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.