SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LISTED ACCORDING TO DUE DATE

American Legion Minnesota Boys State ProgramJune 11-17, 2017

~All expenses paid ~Two junior boys are eligible as representatives to this event~Legion Boys State is a practical training program in local and state government in which selected boys participate in actual learning experiences. ~Eligibility includes the following: 1) being a strong leader, 2) ability to get along with others, 3) enthusiasm, with good personality and character, 4) honesty, 5) interest in citizenship training , and 6) having demonstrated good quality in the classroom and community. ~Interested students need to see Mrs. DeBerg for details by March 1, 2017.

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship

The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship doesn't require a high GPA, but rather focuses on students who are leaders and volunteers in their communities and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a 2017 graduating high school senior. High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA between a 2.5 and 3.2 on

a 4.0 scale. Plan to enroll full-time for the 2017-18 academic year at an accredited 2- or

4-year college, university or vocational-technical school. Must be a U.S. citizen https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/ The deadline is March 1, 2017, or the first 700 submitted applications.

Joyce Ivy Foundation Summer Scholars Program

Eligibility: The Joyce Ivy Foundation Summer Scholars program is available to female high school students in Michigan, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota. Summer Scholars are typically in the top 10% of their high school class and are currently in 10th or 11th grade; however, we have named Summer Scholars who are currently in 9th grade. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students from Missouri are not eligible for Joyce Ivy scholarships to remain in-state to attend Washington University in St. Louis. Past Summer Scholars have expressed that it is extremely valuable to have a chance to travel out of state.

Joyce Ivy Foundation Summer Scholarships support select summer academic experiences at Barnard, Brown, Cornell, Emory, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Smith, Stanford, and Washington University in St. Louis. Please see our supported Summer Programs section for more information on these programs.

You must also apply directly to the summer program(s) for both admission and financial aid.

If you have previously attended a pre-college summer program with a scholarship from the Joyce Ivy Foundation, you are not eligible to apply again.

Visit http://apply.joyceivyfoundation.org for the on-line application Applications due March 1, 2017

Space is LIMITED so don’t delay, register today! (Many camps will be full by March 1!)

Attention Sophomores and Juniors: BROWN COUNTY REA Win a Trip to Washington

~June 10-15, 2017 ~All expenses paid~Open to sophomores and juniors whose parents are members of

the Brown County REA~Must write a 300 word essay on an energy related topic

~Applications available at the Brown County REA or Mrs. DeBerg’s office~Call the Brown County REA for questions or information

1-800-658-2368 or 507-794-3331or email m.solie@bcrea.coop ~Applications due by March 3, 2017

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative Scholarship

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative is offering scholarships to students who plan to pursue their education beyond high school graduation. The following scholarships will be awarded:

One (1) $1,500 scholarship to an immediate family member of a SMBSC

Shareholder.

One (1) $1,500 scholarship to an immediate family member of a SMBSC

Employee.

Four (4) $1,000 scholarships to an immediate family member of a SMBSC

Shareholder or Employee.

Applications are in Mrs. DeBerg’s office. They are due March 6, 2017

Scrubs Camps 2017 Registration Now Open!Warm up your winter by thinking ahead to summer 2017!  Make plans now to join us at one of our middle or high school Scrubs Camps.  Campers will experience a variety of interactive hands-on activities and special field trips to get them excited about careers in the health sciences.  Sessions are led by healthcare professionals and faculty from area colleges and universities. Please see Mrs. DeBerg if interested.

Redwood Electric CooperativeOperation Round Up Scholarship

A scholarship will be granted to individuals who will graduate from area high schools and plan to continue their education by attending college, vocational school, or trade school. Applications will be accepted from individuals whose

parent or guardian is a Redwood County Cooperative member. Selection will be made on basis of character, community involvement, and academic ability.

Applicants agree to being mentioned in Redwood Electric Cooperative’s newsletter. Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office.

Applications are due by March 10, 2017.

American Legion AuxiliaryPast Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship

The Past Presidents Parley Health Care Scholarship, a one-year scholarship for $1,000.00, has been established to assist needy and deserving students or adults

to commence or further their education in any phase of the health care field including the entire medical, nursing, and dental support fields. Please see Mrs.

DeBerg for more details. Applications must be received by March 15, 2017

2017 Springfield FFA Boosters Scholarship

Scholarships to be awarded in varying amounts up to $2000 in the form of a check made out to the student at the completion of his/her first semester of college. A copy of the student’s first semester transcript must be presented to the FFA Booster Treasurer. All applications will be judged by the Executive committee of the Springfield Boosters using the following criteria listed in priority order:

1. Applicant’s length of FFA Membership2. Quality of applicant’s FFA Membership

a. FFA activities participated inb. Applicant’s Supervised Agricultural Experiencec. FFA Awards and honors received

3. Applicant’s Agricultural Education received and planneda. High school courses takenb. Applicant’s college plans

Application due by March 15, 2017, to Mrs. DeBerg

Sons of American Legion Scholarship

Letters were distributed on February 1, 2017, to those students who qualify for this scholarship. Students are to write a 150 – 200 word essay on “Patriotism”

and submit it to Mrs. DeBerg by March 17, 2017.

Attention Juniors and Seniors: REDWOOD ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

Win a Trip to Washington

~June 10-15, 2017 ~All expenses paid~Parents must be a member of the Redwood Electric Cooperative

~Must write a 250 word essay on the topic: “What are your goals for the future and what do you hope to learn from a trip to Washington, D.C.?”

~Applications available at the Redwood County Electric Cooperative or school counselor’s office

~Applications due by March 17, 2017

The Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism Ag Scholarship

The Redwood Area Chamber & Tourism Agriculture Committee is once again offering a $4,200.00 scholarship to be awarded for the 2016/2017 school year to a student seeking post-secondary education in the field of agriculture and/or related fields. Applicants must live in or be attending school in a school district within Redwood County. The $4,200 scholarship is comprised of a $3,200 academic scholarship and a $1,000 AFA Leaders Conference fee. The selected recipient is required to attend this phenomenal leadership conference held in Kansas City, Missouri this fall. The scholarship is distributed at a maximum of $1,600 per semester. Any remaining balance of scholarship funds will be applied to following semesters if the recipient remains in good standing and in an agriculture or related area of study. The Redwood Area Chamber Agriculture Committee holds sole discretion of this award. The Redwood Area Chamber Agriculture Committee also reserves the right to award the potential of multiple AFA Scholarships and/or additional academic scholarships to additional applicants. This year the application form is available on the AFA website at the following link: www.agfuture.org/scholarships Students who wish to be considered for this AFA Scholarship or any Redwood Area Chamber Ag Committee Academic Scholarship must apply online. We will automatically receive an electronic copy when students apply. Your application must include: the completed “AFA 2017 LEADER AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION” form and the300-500 word Essay.Interviews will take place during the week of March 27 - April 3, 2017.Scholarship recipients will be notified before the end of the 2016-2017 school year. The application deadline is March 17, 2017.

New Ulm Area Sport Fishermen/EE Mecklenberg Environmental Scholarship

Students must be planning a career in the environmental field and intend to enroll in an accredited 2 or 4-year university or college. The scholarship check will

be disbursed after the recipient has completed the first quarter/semester of college in the fall and shows verification that he/she has earned a minimum 2.250

GPA during the first quarter/semester of college. Students must submit a high school transcript (GPA will be considered, but will not necessarily be a

determining factor). Students must submit at least two (no more than three) letters of recommendation. (At least one should be from your school and one

from an outside source.) Students must submit a resume showing any environmental work or activities (paid or volunteer) you have done. Students

must write an essay (no more than one page) telling us about yourself, why the environment is important to you, and what your future goals are.

Applications are due by March 24, 2017.

AGCO Scholarship for High School Students for Mechatronics & Welding

This scholarship is given to an individual who is a senior in High School and continuing their education in a technical field of study of Mechatronics or Welding Certificate or Diploma. The student will be attending the following college: Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The scholarship will award $4,000.00 per semester for Mechatronics or $2,000 per semester for Welding Certificate or Diploma.

Recipients of the scholarships agree that upon successfully completing their education they will work for AGCO for a minimum of 2 years. If the recipient chooses to leave AGCO within the 2 years he/she will reimburse the Scholarship amount to AGCO on a prorated basis.

Please return application to Jodi Johnson at AGCO Corporation, 202 Industrial Park, Jackson, MN 56143 by March 30, 2017.

Great Southwest United Scholarship

Three $2500 scholarships will be awarded – two scholarships for graduating seniors and one education scholarship for a college junior enrolled in an

education program. For eligibility, students must be a son, daughter, or under the guardianship of a current GSU member; must have a Cum GPA of 2.5 or above; and must have been accepted to a post-secondary institution. Applications are

available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office. Applications due by March 31, 2017.

Minnesota Women’s Golf Association

This scholarship is a $3,000 per year renewable for four consecutive years which totals $12,000, and it is made available to high school senior girls residing in Minnesota and planning to enroll in a four year college program the year the

application is submitted. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic rating, financial need, and school achievements, leadership, and activities.

Although skill or excellence in the game of golf in not a criterion, candidates shall demonstrate an interest or involvement in the sport. The applicant must have a

grade point average of 3.2 or above, and a copy of the submitted FAFSA form must be included showing the parents income level for the past year. This must

be included when the application is sent or the application will be considered incomplete. Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office. Application

deadline is March 31, 2017 by 4:30 PM

SFM Foundation Scholarship

The SFM Foundation provides scholarships to students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working for Minnesota, Iowa, or

Wisconsin employers. The application form is available at www.sfmfoundation.com Application deadline is March 31, 2017.

Employees of First National Bank Scholarship

A $250 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who strives to be a person to excel in community and life and possesses those qualities associated with good

citizenship. The recipient must attend a college or vocational school the year following graduation from Springfield Public High School. The scholarship will be

awarded after completion of the first semester of college. Children of employee(s) will not be eligible for receipt of this scholarship.

Application and essay are due by April 1, 2017

Minnesota Chapter of FarmHouse Fraternity

Available to male high school seniors who are planning to attend the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. There will be at least three scholarships (ranging

from $250 to $1000) awarded next fall based on the individual’s quality of Academic Achievement, Leadership Experience, Athletic Involvement, and Career

Motivation, not their likelihood to join a fraternity. The application can be downloaded at www.minnesotafh.org

Application due by April 1, 2017.

Clean Air Choice Biodiesel Essay ScholarshipThe American Lung Association in Minnesota and the Minnesota Soybean

Research & Promotion Council are inviting any interested high school seniors to apply for the Clean Air Choice Biodiesel Essay Scholarship. The rules are

fairly simple: current high school seniors in the state of Minnesota with plans to attend postsecondary education are eligible to submit a brief (1,000 words or less) essay or a video (30 seconds to 3 minutes) on the topic of biodiesel. Two scholarships will be awarded. The first place essay writer will receive a

$1,000 scholarship; the second place essay writer will receive a $500 scholarship. All essays and application materials must be submitted to the

American Lung Association in Minnesota by 4:30pm on Friday, April 7, 2017. The application form and scholarship rules are attached and students can

apply for the scholarship online at www.CleanAirChoice.org.See Mrs. DeBerg for Biodiesel Essay Topics.

Sylvester Schunk Educational Scholarship

~The Sylvester Schunk Educational Scholarship committee will award scholarships to high school or college students enrolled at an institution of higher education. To be a qualified applicant you need to have a Sanborn or Springfield address and be a full time student. The scholarship is open to any field; however, Sylvester’s priority is in the agricultural field.

~Two recommendations are required: One from a clergy member at your church and the other from your school counselor or principal. Please allow these people ample time to fill out recommendations.

~High School Applications are available from Mrs. DeBerg. College applications must be picked up at F & M Bank or are on-line on the F&M Bank website.

~Application deadline is April 13, 2017.

The Donald F. Reiner Scholarship

This scholarship is available to all seniors and graduates of Springfield Public High School. Scholastic achievement along with financial need will be the criteria for scholarship awards. This scholarship is renewable each year the student is in college. Applications will be accepted from

March 1, 2017 – April 15, 2017. Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office or on-line on the F&M Bank website.

Joseph J. Schneider & Katherine Schneider Family Trust Scholarship

~Available to high school student(s) who will graduate or any student who has graduated from the Springfield Public High School.

~Financial need will be the main criteria for this scholarship award. Applications are on the Springfield F & M Bank website

http://www.fmb-ebank.com/home/per/sch Application deadline is April 14, 2017.

The Leoma and Vernon Jenniges Education Trust Scholarship

~This scholarship is available to all seniors and graduates of Springfield Public High School.

~Scholastic achievement along with financial need will be the criteria for scholarship awards.

~This scholarship is renewable each year the student is in college.

~ Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2017 – April 15, 2017. ~Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office or on-line on the F&M Bank website.

NU-Telecom / R.T. Rodenberg Memorial Scholarship

One $500 scholarship available to a graduate of Springfield Public School. Must have a 2.0 GPA, attend a post-secondary institution, and show involvement in extra-curricular activities for one or more years. Application due by April 19, 2017, to Mrs. DeBerg.

Jim and Lauretta Bean Scholarship

An applicant for the Jim and Loretta Bean Scholarship must be a graduate of Springfield Public High School who is beginning his/her junior year in college and

is majoring in the field of journalism or elementary education. Funds will be released at the beginning of the student’s third year in college and will be payable

to the college. Scholarships will be awarded according to the following criteria: 1) Grades during first two years of college, 2) Extra-curricular/community

activities, and 3) 100-word essay on why the scholarship is needed.

Letters of application should be sent to the Guidance Counselor at Springfield High School along with a transcript of grades, a description of extra-curricular

activities, and a short essay. The scholarship will be awarded at graduation ceremonies the same year. Application deadline is April 22, 2017.

Springfield Area Health Care Foundation

Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to high school seniors or graduates who are planning to pursue a career in the health care field. Seniors or graduates from

Springfield, Red Rock Central, Cedar Mountain, Wabasso, and Comfrey high schools are eligible to apply. Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office or at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Springfield. Applications must be completed

and postmarked by April 26, 2017.

JUNIORS: Minnesota Association of Townships:The Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT) is awarding up to six $1000 scholarships. Applicants must be a junior in public, private, home school, or

parochial high school who is planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school. Those applying must complete an application form and a written essay

discussing the topic of Sustainable Water: The Foundation of Minnesota’s Environment, Economy, Health, and Well-Being. The essay question for 2017 is: “Clean Water is a resource vital to all aspects of life in Minnesota from drinking water, to farming, industry, and recreation. Human activities can threaten the purity of water. Divisions arise as to what activities impede the goal of clean

water. What policies and practices can rural governments pursue that promotes the goal of clean water, which bring together, and does not divide, communities?”

Essays must be between 450-500 words, and must be typed and double-spaced.Applications are available in Mrs. DeBerg’s office.

Application materials are due May 1, 2017.

Minnesota Valley Chapter 642, Mankato MN Aviation Scholarship Chapter 642 of the Experimental Aircraft Association is offering up to two, $1000 scholarships to assist high school students who have an interest in learning to fly

or acquiring skill to build aircraft. Application forms are available on-line at www.642.eaachapter.org Application is due no later than May 1, 2017.

Aspiring Fashion Professional ScholarshipAnd

Aspiring Animation Professional ScholarshipAnd

Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship

The first scholarship is "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in

pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link www.fashion-schools.org and find

the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it.

The 2nd Scholarship is the "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program. This is the 5th year we are awarding

this scholarship for AnimationCareerReview.com. We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to

students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. We ask that you have interested students visit

our website, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application. The scholarship will be on the right

side of the page and click on it.

The 3rd scholarship was started late last year and is being offered again this year. "Aspiring Business Professional" Scholarship. This is a

$1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a business degree at any accredited post-secondary school or college.

Interested students can visit this link http://www.onlinembareport.com/ and find the scholarship located at the right side of the page and click on it.

The deadline for all three scholarships is June 1, 2017.

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 10th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Application Process:

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com“Describe your educational, career, and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.” Full details are available on the site. Scholarship Deadline - June 12, 2017.

Big Sun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual $500 scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The deadline for this scholarship is June 19, 2017. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post- secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.