Scholarships

Benedictine Scholarships

The Benedictine Scholarships are available to all new College applicants based on merit, specifically the combination of cumulative high school GPA and composite ACT or SAT score. The scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years or until receiving a Bachelors' Degree (whichever comes first). These scholarships are automatically awarded upon acceptance to the College and require no formal application. The following website will allow you to see the scholarship level that corresponds with your academic criteria: http://www2.css.edu/app/admissions/fbenedictine.cfm

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Alumni Referral Scholarship- deadline of March 1

Alumnus of St. Scholastica can help out a prospective student by completing the Alumni Referral Scholarship. This scholarship is for first-year students and is a $600 annual scholarship, totaling $2,400.   For more information, visit: http://www2.css.edu/app/alumni/Referral_Card/alumnireferral.cfm

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Catholic Student Referral Scholarship- deadline of March 1

The Catholic Referral Scholarship is a $600 annual scholarship, totaling $2,400 for students who have a referral form filled out by a priest, sister, or other vowed religious. However, Lay persons with leadership positions within the Catholic Church may also make referrals. For more information and to apply online, visit:  http://www2.css.edu/app/alumni/catholic_referral_card/index.cfm .

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Minnesota Achieve Scholarship Program

(One-time scholarship available to students who graduate after January 1, 2009).

Deadline: 30 days after the term starts
Award:  Between $1,200 and $ 4,022 depending on need

Criteria: To be eligible, a student must:

• Enroll full time (15 credits) in an eligible public or private postsecondary institution in Minnesota within the first academic year immediately following high school graduation
• Be eligible to receive either a Federal Pell Grant or Minnesota State Grant
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Meet the definition of Minnesota resident used for state financial aid programs
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• Apply for the scholarship no later than 30 days after the term starts

Complete one of the four sets of rigorous programs of study while in high school or in a home-school setting described below (please go to the following MOHE site for more information: http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=1789&1534-D83A_1933715A=c0d6ce3238adbf0f6726613f03840c2a4535eb48

 

How to Apply:

1. Students must first graduate from high school
2. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
3. Complete the online application at:
   http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=1789
   (Click on "Apply Online for the Achieve Scholarship")
4. After submitting the online application, please provide an official copy of your completed high school transcript and any required documentation.
5. Contact the Office of Higher Education with questions at (651) 642-0567.

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AES Scholarship

Deadline: October 6, 2009
Award: $500
How to apply: Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions below:

• Explain the importance of your current studies in today's society.
• There is general agreement that our economy is in trouble. In general terms, how much responsibility should be shouldered by the average citizen?

Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com

There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending in 2008/9 and your plans for 2009/10.

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