PARK CENTER HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE AND CAREER RESOURCE CENTER
April 17, 2015
MINNESOTA PRECISION MANUFACTURING SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: 5/15
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Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500 for students with an interest in the
manufacturing career field.
Based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, honors and awards,
demonstrated leadership, and statement of personal aspirations.
Must pursue a career in precision manufacturing or related industry.
Applications are available at www.mpma.com
ALPHA BETA SCHOLARSHIP, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
DEADLINE: 5/31
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Scholarships available for students entering the U of M next fall.
Based on GPA, test scores and career goals.
Must be legal resident or U.S. citizen
Applications are available in the CRC.
ROVE PEST CONTROL SCHOLARSHIP
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DEADLINE: 8/31
$500 scholarship available.
Special consideration given to students majoring in entomology or related field.
Based on financial need and academic achievement.
Applications are available at http://www.rovepestcontrol.com/rove-pest-controlscholarship/
ALBERT C. LAXSON EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
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$500 scholarship available for underprivileged high school students planning on pursuing
post-secondary training next fall.
Based on academic achievement, leadership qualities and financial need.
Applications are available in the CRC.
TERRY GALLAGHER AWARD
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DEADLINE: 5/1
$500 scholarship to resident of Brooklyn Park.
Based on minimum GPA of 2.5 and essay.
Applications are available in the CCRC.
PAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
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DEADLINE: 5/1
Scholarships available to residents of Brooklyn Center
Based on good citizenship, history of involvement in community, specific goals for
education, and a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a maximum GPA of 3.25.
Applications available in the CCRC.
STEVE LAMPI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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DEADLNE: 5/15
Scholarships available for students pursuing a culinary career who are enrolled or plan
to enroll in a course of study leading to a certificate or degree at a license or accredited
culinary school.
Preference given to students with financial need.
For complete details on a variety of James Beard scholarship programs and applications,
visit www.jamesbeard.org/education/scholarship-and-grants
BROOKLYN CENTER LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
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DEADLINE: 5/2
Two $1,000 scholarships available (one for a male and one for a female).
Must have participated in Osseo/Maple Grove hockey programs through the 2nd year OR
until they became active in a high school program.
Based on recommendations, essay and academic achievement
Applications are available in the CRC.
JAMES BEARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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DEADLINE: 5/15
DEADLINE: 5/1
Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 renewable annually for students of color.
Must attend post-secondary institution in the State of Minnesota and be willing to
complete a minimum of 50 volunteer hours tutoring children in grades K-8.
No academic requirement is necessary except to maintain full time status during
academic year.
Non U.S. citizens are encouraged to apply.
Based on quality of essay, letter of recommendation, financial need and a willingness to
complete the Service to Children volunteer project requirement.
Applications are available at www.page-ed.org
STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP
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DEADLINE: 4/22
One $4,000, two $1,000, and ten $500 scholarships available to students based a random
drawing.
Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15 to 20 minute application
survey and you will be entered in the drawing.
For more information about the survey, lot on to www.studentinsights.com.
MINNESOTA ATHLETES IN SPORTS MEDICINE SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: 5/1
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Two $2,500 scholarships for student athletes wishing to pursue a career in sports
medicine.
Must be involved in interscholastic sport each of their 4 years in high school and have
plans to attend a four year college/university in the US and major in sports medicine.
Applications are available in the CRC.
EMPOWER SCHOLARSHIP
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Scholarships are available for ethnically diverse students who are pursuing a career in a
medical or rehabilitation field.
Based on 2.0 GPA, financial need and experience in a community based medical or
rehabilitation volunteer position.
Applications are available at http://www.couragecenter.org
ZINCH SCHOLARSHIP
 $1,000 scholarships awarded weekly via random drawing.
 Go to www.zinch.com for information and application.
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ALERT MAGAZINE
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DEADLINE: ON GOING
DEADLINE: none
$500 to winning easy on drug or alcohol abuse and its prevention.
Must have GPA of 2.5 or above.
Essay must be about personal encounter you or someone you know has had with drug
and/or alcohol abuse and the way the incident was handled.
Essay must be 650 to 800 words, double spaced.
Go to www.alertmagazine.org for more information.
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
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DEADLINE: 5/15
DEADLINE: 5/15
25 $1,000 to $7,000 scholarships available to FEMALE students who are majoring in
engineering or computer science in college next fall.
Must have minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Applications are available online at www.swe.org
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, TWIN CITIES, SIGMA NU FRATERNITY SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: 6/1
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$2,000 scholarship available to MALE student entering the U of M next fall.
Based on 3.5 GPA and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Applications are available in the CRC.