Rod Kvidahl Memorial Scholarship
$6,000
Introduction
This scholarship is intended for children of employees associated with Genesis Alkali (formerly Tronox/FMC) at the Sweetwater County, Wyoming plant. The applicant’s parent must meet the employment status requirements described below at the time the award is granted.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be the child of a person who, when the scholarship is awarded, is employed by Genesis Alkali at its Sweetwater County, Wyoming facility and has held that employment for at least one year.
- Alternatively, the applicant may be the child of a Genesis Alkali (Tronox/FMC) retiree or of a person who died while employed by...
Introduction
This scholarship is intended for children of employees associated with Genesis Alkali (formerly Tronox/FMC) at the Sweetwater County, Wyoming plant. The applicant’s parent must meet the employment status requirements described below at the time the award is granted.
Eligibility
- The applicant must be the child of a person who, when the scholarship is awarded, is employed by Genesis Alkali at its Sweetwater County, Wyoming facility and has held that employment for at least one year.
- Alternatively, the applicant may be the child of a Genesis Alkali (Tronox/FMC) retiree or of a person who died while employed by...
Vera Asay Sargent Scholarship
$5,830
Introduction / Background
Vera Asay Sargent was born and raised in Lovell, Wyoming. During the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s she raised three children on her own (two daughters and one son), working for the CB&Q railroad and taking on various jobs in Lovell to provide for her family. Her steadfast objective was to see her children graduate from high school and continue on to college — a goal she achieved. In the 1950s a railroad transfer brought her to Worland, where she met and later married Newell B. Sargent. Together they established one of the largest Pepsi Cola businesses in...
Introduction / Background
Vera Asay Sargent was born and raised in Lovell, Wyoming. During the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s she raised three children on her own (two daughters and one son), working for the CB&Q railroad and taking on various jobs in Lovell to provide for her family. Her steadfast objective was to see her children graduate from high school and continue on to college — a goal she achieved. In the 1950s a railroad transfer brought her to Worland, where she met and later married Newell B. Sargent. Together they established one of the largest Pepsi Cola businesses in...
Garrison Area Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Garrison Area Scholarship Fund awards local students financial support to pursue postsecondary education. Originally sponsored by the Garrison Lions and the Garrison Mille Lacs Lakes Lions Clubs, the Fund will provide three scholarships of $1,000 each to qualifying graduating high school seniors.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior.
- Attend school in one of these districts (or be home-schooled within them): Aitkin, Brainerd, Crosby‑Ironton, or Onamia.
- Plan to enroll full time in a U.S.-based two- or four-year college.
Materials required to complete the four-year online application
You will need...
Introduction
The Garrison Area Scholarship Fund awards local students financial support to pursue postsecondary education. Originally sponsored by the Garrison Lions and the Garrison Mille Lacs Lakes Lions Clubs, the Fund will provide three scholarships of $1,000 each to qualifying graduating high school seniors.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior.
- Attend school in one of these districts (or be home-schooled within them): Aitkin, Brainerd, Crosby‑Ironton, or Onamia.
- Plan to enroll full time in a U.S.-based two- or four-year college.
Materials required to complete the four-year online application
You will need...
Leo and Agnes Bauerly Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Introduction
Agnes and Leo Bauerly placed a high value on education. They were raised in an era when completing high school was not a given. Agnes earned her high school diploma by living with a town family and working as their housekeeper so she could attend school. Leo had an entrepreneurial drive and launched the family’s trucking business. The couple worked together until Leo’s death, and their children later expanded the company into what became Bauerly Brothers. In memory of Agnes and Leo, their family and friends created this scholarship to help a deserving student pursue higher education.
Who is...
Introduction
Agnes and Leo Bauerly placed a high value on education. They were raised in an era when completing high school was not a given. Agnes earned her high school diploma by living with a town family and working as their housekeeper so she could attend school. Leo had an entrepreneurial drive and launched the family’s trucking business. The couple worked together until Leo’s death, and their children later expanded the company into what became Bauerly Brothers. In memory of Agnes and Leo, their family and friends created this scholarship to help a deserving student pursue higher education.
Who is...
Dan Fouquette Scholarship
$500
Introduction
The Fouquette Scholarship was established to honor Dan Fouquette, a founding figure of the St. Cloud National Bank in the early 1900s. Its aim is to support and encourage graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue careers in business or finance.
Scholarship overview
- Number awarded: 1
- Award amount: approximately $500
- Renewable: No
Who is eligible
- Current high school senior
- Attends one of these schools: St. Cloud Apollo, St. Cloud Tech, Cathedral, Sartell, or Sauk Rapids
- Planning to study business or finance
- Intends to enroll full time at a U.S. college or...
Introduction
The Fouquette Scholarship was established to honor Dan Fouquette, a founding figure of the St. Cloud National Bank in the early 1900s. Its aim is to support and encourage graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue careers in business or finance.
Scholarship overview
- Number awarded: 1
- Award amount: approximately $500
- Renewable: No
Who is eligible
- Current high school senior
- Attends one of these schools: St. Cloud Apollo, St. Cloud Tech, Cathedral, Sartell, or Sauk Rapids
- Planning to study business or finance
- Intends to enroll full time at a U.S. college or...
VFW Post 5460 Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The VFW Post 5460 Scholarship Fund was established by VFW Post 5460 to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors from the three communities served by the post: Watkins, Eden Valley, and Kimball. Awards will be given to applicants who demonstrate patriotic character.
Who is eligible
- Current high school senior
- Residency/schooling from Eden Valley–Watkins or Kimball
- If the applicant is a Voice of Democracy entrant, the scholarship amount will be $2,000
- Intending to enroll full-time in a U.S.-based college or university, either a two-year or four-year program
Required items to complete the online application...
Introduction
The VFW Post 5460 Scholarship Fund was established by VFW Post 5460 to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors from the three communities served by the post: Watkins, Eden Valley, and Kimball. Awards will be given to applicants who demonstrate patriotic character.
Who is eligible
- Current high school senior
- Residency/schooling from Eden Valley–Watkins or Kimball
- If the applicant is a Voice of Democracy entrant, the scholarship amount will be $2,000
- Intending to enroll full-time in a U.S.-based college or university, either a two-year or four-year program
Required items to complete the online application...
William E. Barto Scholarship
$16,000
Overview
William E. Barto (born 1911 in Pennsylvania) served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for Fruehauf Company. In retirement he took up painting, a craft he learned from his first wife, an accomplished watercolorist. In 1995 this scholarship was created in his memory to support students pursuing studies in the arts.
Eligibility
- Graduates of one of the following high schools: Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Harbor City International School, Marshall School, Superior Senior High School, or Maranatha Academy.
- Must be enrolled at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin Superior.
- Demonstrated financial need...
Overview
William E. Barto (born 1911 in Pennsylvania) served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for Fruehauf Company. In retirement he took up painting, a craft he learned from his first wife, an accomplished watercolorist. In 1995 this scholarship was created in his memory to support students pursuing studies in the arts.
Eligibility
- Graduates of one of the following high schools: Duluth Denfeld, Duluth East, Harbor City International School, Marshall School, Superior Senior High School, or Maranatha Academy.
- Must be enrolled at the University of Minnesota Duluth or the University of Wisconsin Superior.
- Demonstrated financial need...
Bernard B. and Mary L. Brusin Scholarship
$40,000
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donors — individuals, families, and organizations — these awards support students of all ages as they pursue postsecondary education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you’re preparing for college, a technical program, or another form of postsecondary study, search our scholarship listings to find awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence.
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Bernard B....
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donors — individuals, families, and organizations — these awards support students of all ages as they pursue postsecondary education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you’re preparing for college, a technical program, or another form of postsecondary study, search our scholarship listings to find awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence.
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Bernard B....
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Boreal Waters provides more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to students from northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by generous donors, these awards support learners at every stage—helping them pursue further education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. Use our search tool to find scholarships that align with your background, interests, and location.
Most scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund commemorates Riley Burnell by offering a college scholarship to a student from Koochiching County pursuing a...
Overview
Boreal Waters provides more than $800,000 in scholarships each year to students from northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by generous donors, these awards support learners at every stage—helping them pursue further education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. Use our search tool to find scholarships that align with your background, interests, and location.
Most scholarships are accessed through our universal application, which opens in December 2025 and closes on February 24, 2026.
Riley Burnell Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund commemorates Riley Burnell by offering a college scholarship to a student from Koochiching County pursuing a...
Duluth Building and Construction Trades Council Scholarship
$2,500
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donations from individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you are planning to attend college, a technical program, or other post-secondary education, use the search tool to find scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location.
Important dates
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are offered through our universal application, which will open in December 2025 and close on February 24, 2026.
Duluth Building &...
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by donations from individuals, families, and organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, expand opportunities, and contribute to their communities. If you are planning to attend college, a technical program, or other post-secondary education, use the search tool to find scholarships that fit your background, interests, and location.
Important dates
Most Boreal Waters scholarships are offered through our universal application, which will open in December 2025 and close on February 24, 2026.
Duluth Building &...
Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship
$10,000
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and community organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, create new opportunities, and reinvest in their communities.
Finding scholarships
If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post-secondary study, we’re here to help. Use our scholarship search tool to locate awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence. Note: most of our scholarships are included in the universal application, which opens in...
Overview
Each year Boreal Waters distributes more than $800,000 in scholarships to learners throughout northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and community organizations, these awards support students of all ages as they pursue education, create new opportunities, and reinvest in their communities.
Finding scholarships
If you are preparing for college, technical training, or another form of post-secondary study, we’re here to help. Use our scholarship search tool to locate awards that align with your background, interests, and place of residence. Note: most of our scholarships are included in the universal application, which opens in...
Minnesota Positively Powerful Scholarship
$5,000
Minnesota Power Foundation — Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund
The Minnesota Power Foundation’s Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund awards need-based grants to qualified students within Minnesota Power’s service territory. Recipients are chosen for their honesty, scholastic success, and demonstrated grit and perseverance. The program aims to lower the financial hurdles to postsecondary education while supporting an economically healthy and culturally rich talent pipeline across northeast and central Minnesota.
Eligibility
- Residency and school requirement: Applicants must be graduates of a Minnesota high school located in the Minnesota Power service area and currently live in one of these counties: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass,...
Minnesota Power Foundation — Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund
The Minnesota Power Foundation’s Positively Powerful Scholarship Fund awards need-based grants to qualified students within Minnesota Power’s service territory. Recipients are chosen for their honesty, scholastic success, and demonstrated grit and perseverance. The program aims to lower the financial hurdles to postsecondary education while supporting an economically healthy and culturally rich talent pipeline across northeast and central Minnesota.
Eligibility
- Residency and school requirement: Applicants must be graduates of a Minnesota high school located in the Minnesota Power service area and currently live in one of these counties: Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Cass,...
