Scholarships & Awards
General Scholarships
Scholarships Available
General scholarships are available to everyone, not just LNHS students. Scholarships are listed here all year, beginning in the fall of each school year. These scholarships use their own applications and methods of collecting applications, selections, and are usually online. Check this page often, as scholarships are updated throughout the school year. Be sure to also check the "Scholarships Available Throughout the Year", listed below, as these scholarships offer different awards throughout the year with different due dates.
Scholarship recommendation forms for Assistant Principals, Counselors or Teachers are found on the Career Center homepage:
General Scholarship Recommendation Forms
General SCHOLARSHIPS -BY DUE DATES
Oct 20 -Rotary Club Camp Enterprise Scholarship Trip
Rotary Camp Enterprise Program being held NOVEMBER 5-7TH, 2026 at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN. Rotary sponsors for a free 2 day experience that immerses students in a leadership development program led by business executives and entrepreneurs where they will develop and execute skills in team building, innovation/ideation development, project management, and business ethics. Camp Enterprise is ideal for any Junior or Senior student who seeks opportunities to learn valuable life skills in leadership, communication, team collaboration, networking, and ethical decision making. Each year, at least five (5) $1,000 education scholarships are awarded to students of exceptional merit.
March 20 -Grady Reese Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to support seniors attending Lakeville North High School in Minnesota who are looking to continue their education through college or trade school. Twp $500 scholarships to Lakeville North Seniors in honor of my brother who was a Lakeville graduate The Grady Reese Memorial Scholarship The scholarship will be awarded on April 21, 2027. Application: Brady Memorial Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and possible scholarships. Applicants create an account and use for entering awards and scholarships through the school year.
American Legion Need A Lift Scholarships
The American Legion, an organization of wartime veterans, offers information to assist students in furthering their education with the assistance of scholarships. While scholarships help children of disabled and deceased veterans, all students can benefit from this information. This website will assist students with scholarships, grants, fee waivers, student loans, and the organizations that offer them. For complete information visit: www.legion.org
Access Scholarships
Top 66 scholarships for high school students. All vary in due dates, amounts being awarded and rolling scholarships. For all scholarships available, visit: Access Scholarships
Catch a Break
The Catch a Break!® Scholarship Program was established to assist highly motivated Minnesota residents who have faced challenges in life and learned from them, and are now enrolling for the first time in post-secondary education. Scholarships are offered for full-time study at an accredited public four-year college or university in Minnesota for the entire academic year and up to 15/$11,000 awards. For more information: Catch a Break
Coca Cola Scholarships
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. The Foundation has provided over 6,900 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $84 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Visit: Coca Cola Scholarships
College Board Scholarships
College Board assists students with grant and scholarship information, and scholarship searches. Visit their website and learn how to start your search for scholarships, apply, get organized, financial aid information, how to spot a scholarship scam, and several other helpful scholarship suggestions. Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion. For sign up and information visit: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) Program & Scholarship
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) offer several scholarships each year. DAR offers $150,000 in scholarships and financial aid awards. Scholarships are offered to students pursuing careers in political science, economics, government, history, medical, nursing, and additional specific scholarships. Apply at: www.Dar.org
Discover Business Degree Scholarships
Throughout the year, Discover Business offers several scholarships, each with their own criteria, due dates, and scholarship awards. Search for scholarships under their Resources tab and research all of the scholarships available. The scholarships are vast and amounts will vary in fields such as business accounting and finance. Visit their website for a complete list of scholarships being awarded: https://www.discoverbusiness.us/resources/business-degree-scholarships/
Gates Millennium Scholarships
The Gates Millennium Scholarship awards scholarships to graduating seniors that must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, U.S. citizen/legal permanent resident or U.S. Applicant must have a 3.3 GPA or higher, entering a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, demonstrate leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular or other activities, and meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Eligibility for Federal Pell Grant is determined through the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid Programs. Scholarship awards vary each year. Apply online at: www.Gmsp.org
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
While most other scholarships focus exclusively on academic achievement or leadership potential, Horatio Alger Scholarships are also intended for promising students who have critical financial need, demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and are determined to succeed. For more information: Horatio Alger Scholarships
Lakeville Chamber Foundation Scholarships
This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors, college-age students & adult students providing scholarship awards of $500 to continue their education, and further strengthen their workforce and leadership skills in Technical/Vocational programs. The Lakeville Area Chamber Foundation will award at least three $500 scholarships at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their financial need, academic success, as well as personal merits. For complete information visit the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce website.
Mensa Foundation Scholarships
Applicants must intend to enroll in a degree program in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning during the academic year following the application date. Applicants must submit an application and essay explaining his or her career, academic and/or vocational goals. Applicants have until Jan. 15 to write an essay of not more than 550 words explaining their career, academic and/or vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals. Availability: Mensa Scholarships
National Honor Society (NHS) Student Scholarships
Throughout the year, NHS Scholarships are available to NHS members. Students should visit this scholarship during their senior year and watch for applications and due dates available for all National Honor Society students. Visit: NHS
Nursing Scholarships Visit the Nursing Scholarships website for ongoing medical nursing awards.
QuestBridge National College Match Scholarships
The QuestBridge National College Match helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to 26 partner colleges and universities in the country. QuestBridge's partner colleges offer admission and more than $90 million in financial aid to over 900 students who applied to the National College Match. Apply online: www.Questbridge.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholarships
Earn a college scholarship and become part of Reagan Education’s network of exceptional students and young professionals who share a common desire to lead, serve, and have a positive impact on their communities. Since 2000, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute has supported roughly 575 student leaders nationwide with nearly $9.5 million in college scholarships. For all scholarships: Ronald Reagan Scholarships
Scholarship Experts Scholarships
The Scholarship Experts host a variety of scholarships available throughout the school year. Each scholarship awarded has different criteria and due dates. For complete scholarship information, criteria, and due dates, etc., visit: www.unigoscholarships.org
Scholarships for Minorities
200 Free Scholarships List created by Black Excel, updates scholarships' availability yearly. Scholarships vary in award amounts, criteria, and due dates. For the entire scholarship listing visit: www.Naacp.org
Student Scholarship Organization
Throughout the year, Student Scholarships award various and multiple scholarships to students with varying amounts, awards, and criteria. These scholarships are due throughout the year, so visit the website frequently. October - December are now available. Scholarships can range from 300/$250,000 to 1/$500.
Examples:
$50,000 (1 Award) Niche Scholarships Deadline: December 14, 2023
$1,500 (1 Award) Undergraduate Scholarship for Veterans Deadline: December 31, 2023
$1,000 (2 Awards) LawnStarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2023
For a complete list of scholarships, visit: www.Studentscholarships.org
UPS Earn & Learn Program/Scholarships
United Parcel Services (UPS) has paid out more than $47 million in college education assistance, including tuition and other qualifying expenses, helping more than 30,000 UPS employees attend college. Through UPS Earn and Learn Program, students are able to work part time and earn as much as $30,000/year in college education assistance. UPS awards up to $5250 per year for student tuition. For more information and application visit: Upsjobs.com or for scholarships visit: Community.ups.com
Varsity Tutor College Scholarships
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship web page are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
ZipRecruiter Scholarships
ZipRecruiter awards various scholarships throughout the year. They also provide job search information. Visit their home page, job search and scholarship websites for complete information: ZipRecruiter
LNHS students use the Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) to access their own high school, college and career informational portfolios. Students will find their own high school career interest assessments to aid in college/career planning. MCIS assists with colleges’ information, tuition, student/professor ratio, population, admission requirements, high school class suggestions, career descriptions, etc. on their website.
LNHS students are able to set up their own portfolios while in high school and beyond. MCIS displays information concerning a student's career interest assessments, practice college entrance testing, college search information, college majors, career plans, maps out high school classes, scholarships, financial planning, and more. It also lists information for future jobs and the military. MCIS stores students’ own career/college comparison data for college search and career information.
Students should visit the MCIS website, log in with Clever, (using their LNHS Gmail account information) to access their own accounts to save their own portfolio data for future reference.
MCIS Scholarships
LNHS partners with Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS) All students have their own account portfolio access. Log in using Clever using the school-issued Gmail account, or go directly to MCIS using student username/password. Once signed in, you will find several scholarships listed under the Education tab, “Where to Get Help Paying for School”, Scholarships. MCIS lists several scholarships available to students. If you have any problems linking to MCIS, students should come to the LNHS Career Center.
LNHS Scholarships
LNHS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
**LATE Applications and/or Recommendation Forms will NOT be accepted
- The LNHS Academic Scholarship Application and Donors' Scholarship Applications are available for all senior LNHS students.
- ONLY RECIPIENTS will be notified of their scholarship through their school Gmail account. Notifications will be sent during approximately the first week of May when recipients are invited to attend the LNHS Academic Senior Awards Program
- All ONLINE Applications and Forms will be available after students log in to their LNHS school Gmail accounts
- READ the ENTIRE scholarship applications carefully!
- All transcript information (GPA, class rank) will automatically be noted for each applicant
LNHS Academic Application Scholarships
- Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit applications online early! LATE applications and/or recommendations will NOT be ACCEPTED!
- The LNHS Scholarship Application (below) REQUIRES ONE ONLINE TEACHER Recommendation FORM (it is NOT a recommendation letter).
**Applicants should email a teacher and ask them to complete the Teacher Recommendation Form online. Allow 2 weeks to be completed.
**The Recommendation Form link was sent to all LNHS staff. Include in your email to your teacher, your scholarship(s) title(s), and some information about yourself, activities, volunteer work, college plans, goals, achievements, etc.
*Any ESSAYS needed for specific scholarships will be available on the last pages of the online application (below).
*All scholarships using this application require community/volunteer involvement, academic achievement, all around good student, leadership, role model, extra-curricular/work and/or activities, plus any additional individual scholarship requirements/criteria listed below.
*LNHS Academic Scholarship APPLICATION
The above online scholarship application includes the following scholarships:
- Apple Autos Scholarship…
Automotive tech field, Vocational Tech or 2 year school - Century Middle School STRONG Scholarship...
Attended CMS, exhibits STRONG characteristics: Serving, Thankfulness, Respect, Organization, Navigation, and Growth! - Dakota Electric Association Scholarship...
Attending 2 OR 4 year college - David Lunde Memorial Scholarship...
Field of building design, including Architecture, Mechanical Engineering related to HVAC, MEP and building controls and systems design, and Electrical Engineering including Power, Data, and building controls and systems design - Dick & MaryAnn Clemmer Memorial Scholarship...
Vocational Tech OR 2 year school - Eastview Elementary PTO Scholarship...
Attended EVE - Haugen's Heroes (Scott Haugen) Scholarship...
ESSAY topic, "What does lifelong learning mean to you?" - Kopp Family Foundation Scholarship...
- Lakeville Lions Emerging Leader Scholarship...
Financial need, community volunteering/service involvement, active in extra-curricular programs, empowering and resilient in school/activities - New Creations Senior Scholarship...
Early education degree, demonstrate volunteerism through non-school activities with education, mentoring and encouraging young minds - Oak Hills Elementary Alumni Scholarship…
Attended OHE - Riess Family Scholarship...
ESSAY: "Why Special Education?" Include any special education volunteer work in the essay, volunteer time for special needs, encouraged (such as Best Buddies)
***Continue reading below for the applications from Donors for more scholarship opportunities...
LNHS -DONORS' APPLICATIONS
- LATE applications/essays/recommendations will NOT be accepted
- IF recommendations are required for the Donor applications below, students must email teachers to be sure to use the Donors' own recommendation form
- High School TRANSCRIPT information (GPA, rank) will AUTOMATICALLY be noted for applications
- Any required essays for applications, be sure to list a TITLE on your essay
**Applicants should email a teacher and ask them to complete the Teacher Recommendation Form online. Allow 2 weeks to be completed.
**The link was sent to all LNHS staff. Include in your email to your teacher your scholarship(s) title(s), and some information about yourself, activities, volunteer work, college plans, goals, achievements, etc.
- Cherry View Elementary Alumni Scholarship
Cherry View Elementary is awarding a scholarship to a past CVE student. Recipients must have attended CVE the majority of their elementary years, and may be attending a 2/tech or a 4-year college. Essay is described on the paper application.
CVE ONLINE APPLICATION & ESSAY
Email a teacher to complete the CVE Recommendation Form online
- Jake Flynn Memorial Scholarship
The Jake Flynn Memorial is awarding a scholarship. This memorial scholarship is being awarded in memory of Jake Flynn to an outstanding student with a good character, an athlete, involved in extra-curricular work and who can demonstrate financial need. All applicants will be having a VIRTUAL interview in March after school.
Applicants will be contacted by the Donor to set up an exact time for their VIRTUAL INTERVIEW.
Jake Flynn Memorial ONLINE APPLICATION & ESSAY
Email a teacher to complete the Jake Flynn Scholarship Recommendation Form online
- Matt Heisler Scholarship
The Matt Heisler Scholarship is awarding a scholarships to students who demonstrate unselfishness, are a true friend, put others first, is caring, an athlete, hard working, high-spirited, an organ donor, and has a passion for the outdoors. This award has been established as a memorial to Matt Heisler, a 2011 graduate and four-year Lakeville North football player. In his tragic death, Matt donated his organs, which impacted over 60 people’s lives.
Matt Heisler ONLINE ESSAY APPLICATION
(NO recommendation required)
- Minnesota Health Fairview Ridges Hospital High School Scholarship
The Minnesota Health Fairview Ridges Hospital is pleased to award a scholarship to a deserving, academically outstanding senior student. The applicant must be a high academic achiever, an outstanding school/community citizen, and planning to attend college in the fall with any field of college study.
MN Fairview Ridges ONLINE APPLICATION
(NO recommendation required)
- Nate Rasmussen Memorial Scholarship
The Nate Rasmussen Memorial Scholarship is awarding a scholarship. This memorial scholarship is given in memory to Nate Rasmussen by his family and friends to a recipient who is involved in community/work, sports, 3.0 GPA or higher, and activities.
Nate Rasmussen ONLINE APPLICATION
Email a teacher to complete the Nate Rasmussen Recommendation Form online
- Penntek Industrial Coatings Scholarship
Since 2010, Penntek Industrial Coatings has manufactured industry-leading, award-winning products in the realm of concrete floor coating solutions. The Penntek Industrial Coatings Scholarship exists to support the dreams and aspirations of senior students. This scholarship is eligible for students who are planning to enroll in an accredited Minnesota TECHNICAL College and continue their education at a technical school for the trades industry.
Penntek Industrial Coatings ONLINE APPLICATION
(NO recommendation required)