Current college scholarship opportunities will be formally posted on the school's official website and within the weekly bulletin.
- Students are strongly encouraged to review these resources regularly for the latest information.
- For any inquiries, assistance with the application process, or clarification on eligibility requirements, please schedule a visit or stop by the Counseling Office during regular school hours.
- Students are strongly encouraged to review these resources regularly for the latest information.
- For any inquiries, assistance with the application process, or clarification on eligibility requirements, please schedule a visit or stop by the Counseling Office during regular school hours.
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April Challenge
The April challenge is to is to watch this video on Career Assessments/Choosing a Major and complete this short survey by April 30. Those who participate will be entered into a gift card drawing.
The Skechers Foundation Scholarship Program has four separate scholarships each worth $5,000. In order to be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors who will be attending postsecondary education in the fall of 2026, they must be in good standing at their high school, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of their junior year, and they may only receive one scholarship from the Skechers Foundation. The four scholarships include Financial Hardship, Academic Excellence, Athletic Performance, and Promising Leaders. The deadline is April 15, 2026.
ECMC’s The College Place–Northern Minnesota is excited to offer two spring scholarship opportunities—one for high school juniors and one for high school seniors. Each scholarship is valued at $500, and applications for both are due April 24, 2026.
The April challenge is to is to watch this video on Career Assessments/Choosing a Major and complete this short survey by April 30. Those who participate will be entered into a gift card drawing.
The Skechers Foundation Scholarship Program has four separate scholarships each worth $5,000. In order to be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors who will be attending postsecondary education in the fall of 2026, they must be in good standing at their high school, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of their junior year, and they may only receive one scholarship from the Skechers Foundation. The four scholarships include Financial Hardship, Academic Excellence, Athletic Performance, and Promising Leaders. The deadline is April 15, 2026.
ECMC’s The College Place–Northern Minnesota is excited to offer two spring scholarship opportunities—one for high school juniors and one for high school seniors. Each scholarship is valued at $500, and applications for both are due April 24, 2026.
Scholarship websites:
Northwest Minnesota Foundation Scholarships
Over one hundred scholarships available, including the following scholarships:
* Team Industries – Ron Ricke Scholarship
* Mike Staples Memorial Scholarship
* Mississippi Headwaters Blood Bank Scholarship
* Blackduck Academic and Character Scholarship
* Moon Life Scholarship Fund
* Moon Trades Scholarship Fund
* Northwest Minnesota Women’s Scholarship
* University of Minnesota Crookston Women’s Scholarship
* Katie “Brommenschenkel” Film’ Scholarship Fund
* Cody Holte Scholarship Fund
Application — https://www.nwmf.org/scholarships/
Deadline: Opens February 1 and closes April 15, 2026
Blackduck Firefighters Relief Association Scholarship
Eligibility – Blackduck Seniors who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 attending a post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to someone who shows strong school and community involvement and plans to pursue a career in Firefighting, EMS, Law Enforcement or related fields.
Application – High School Office
Deadline – April 17, 2026
Bob Ness Scholarship
Eligibility -- Seniors with high moral and ethical standards, sportsmanship while participating in varsity athletics or musical, drama, speech and art programs.
Application -- https://forms.gle/weCHucEuw4UexpFcA
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Bucks for Bears Scholarship
Eligibility – Blackduck High School students who have been involved in the wrestling program at least their junior and senior years.
Application –https://forms.gle/weCHucEuw4UexpFcA
Deadline –April 24, 2026
Building Trades Scholarship
Eligibility -- Blackduck Seniors who have been involved in the building trades class at Blackduck and are furthering their education in a related field; electrical, plumbing, heating or carpentry.
Application -- https://forms.gle/weCHucEuw4UexpFcA
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Deerwood Bank Scholarship
Eligibility -- Seniors involved in extra-curriculars and attending a vocational or technical school, must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Application -- https://forms.gle/weCHucEuw4UexpFcA
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Dollars for Drakes
Eligibility -- Blackduck High School seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and are involved in extra-curriculars.
Application -- https://forms.gle/weCHucEuw4UexpFcA
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Kenneth Kalvig Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility -- Blackduck High School Senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and going into the field of business or law.
Application -- https://forms.gle/weCHucEuw4UexpFcA
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Lutheran Community and Evelyn Berg Scholarship
Eligibility -- Seniors from Blackduck High School attending a Minnesota Institution of higher education and have a
minimum GPA of 3.5.
Application -- https://forms.gle/weCHucEuw4UexpFcA
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Shannasey O’Rourke Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility -- Seniors from Blackduck High School who plan on attending a post-secondary institution to pursue a degree in the medical field.
Application – https://forms.gle/weCHucEuw4UexpFcA
Deadline – April 24, 2026
North Itasca Electric Scholarship Association
Eligibility – Seniors whose parents/guardians are North Itasca Electric customers.
Application – High School Office
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Marc Bloomquist Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility -- Seniors from Blackduck High School attending a post-secondary institution. Students must have shown a capacity for positive leadership while at Blackduck Schools.
Application -- High School Office
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Sara A. Anderson Agency Inc. Scholarship
Eligibility -- Seniors from Blackduck High School attending a post-secondary institution. Students must have been involved in extra-curricular activities and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Application -- High School Office
Deadline – April 24, 2026
Madden McKean Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility -- Seniors from Blackduck High School attending a post-secondary institution. They must have been enrolled in Blackduck Schools a minimum of two years and have demonstrated positive participation in school as well as the community.
Application -- High School Office
Deadline – May 1, 2026
Debbie and Janet Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility -- Seniors graduating from Blackduck High School and attending a post-secondary institution.
Application -- High School Office
Deadline –May 1, 2026
Minnesota Association of Townships
Eligibility -- Juniors who plan to further their education at a college, university, or vocational school.
Application – High School Office or https://www.mntownships.org/about/scholarship-program
Deadline – June 1, 2026
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Eligibility -- Visit the following website for more information:
Application --https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php
Deadline: June 10, 2026