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The following scholarships are being administered by the Minneota Dollars for Scholars Chapter. A single application form will allow you to apply for all of these scholarships.

Completed forms and the required written reference are to be turned into the high school office on, or before, March 24, 2008.

It is required that the applications be completed using the downloaded application.

If you have questions concerning your application, please contact Mrs. Susan Bowen or Mr. Todd Griepentrog at the Minneota Public School. In most cases the scholarship will be paid upon successful completion of the first term (quarter, semester) and proof of registration for the 2^nd term. Successful completion is defined as passing all courses or having a GPA of 2.0 at the end of the first semester of coursework.

Scholarships need to be claimed within one year from the date of the award. No further notice will be sent.

Available Scholarships (at the time of this printing—there may be others)

1. All My Favorites Fine Arts Scholarship

a. One scholarship for $500
b. Male or female who will be attending a post-secondary institution (fine arts programs given preference).

2. BW Insurance and Bank of the West Employees Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $500
b. Male or female graduate who will be attending a post-secondary institution (business programs given preference).

3. Jane Louise Benson Endowed Award

a. One scholarship worth $200
b. Graduate who plans to pursue a career in teaching or working with the handicapped.

4. Louis J. Bot Memorial Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $200
b. Male graduate who has demonstrated success in both academics and athletics.
c. Students are excluded from this award if they have received an MSHSL violation during their high school career (9 – 12).

5. Shawn Doyle Memorial Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $300
b. Male or female graduate who is attending a post-secondary institution. Involvement in community service a requirement.

6. Eagles Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $200
b. Male or female graduate who has demonstrated humanitarian concern and unselfish leadership in working toward the welfare of others and who will be attending a post-secondary institution.

7. Educator of Tomorrow Award

a. One scholarship worth $500
b. Male or female graduate who enters into an education field.

8. Energy Services Group

a. One scholarship worth $250
b. Male or female graduate who enters into an education field.

9. Farmers Co-op Association Educational Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $500
b. Male or female graduate who will be attending a post-secondary institution (agricultural programs given preference).

10. Joseph (Joe) Fischer Memorial Scholarship

a. One scholarship for $100
b. Male or female graduate who will be attending a post-secondary institution.

11. K.P. Kompelien Memorial Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $200
b. Male or female graduate who has had athletic success and who will be attending a post-secondary institution.
c. Students are excluded from this award if they have received an MSHSL violation during their high school career (9 – 12).

12. Langsweirdt Family Scholarships

a. Two scholarships
b. Male or female graduate who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
c. One scholarship to be awarded to a Taunton resident and one scholarship to be awarded to a Minneota resident

13. Lyon-Lincoln Electric Co-op Scholarship (Operation RoundUp)

a. One scholarship worth $500
b. Male or female graduate who is attending a post-secondary institution.

14. Minneota American Legion Scholarships

a. Two scholarships worth $250
b. Male or female graduate who has/had a close relationship with a veteran or one who has worked on community service programs with veterans and who will be attending a post-secondary institution.

15. Minneota Lion’s Educational Scholarships

a. Three scholarships each worth $200
b. Male or female graduate who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

16. Minneota Manor Educational Scholarships

a. Two scholarships each worth $300
b. Male or female graduate who intends to pursue studies in a health career field.

17. Minneota Rotary Educational Scholarships

a. Three scholarships each worth $500
b. Male or female graduate with high academic standards who has been active in community service and who will be attending a post-secondary institution.

18. Minneota Wrestling Scholarship

a. One scholarship for $500
b. A graduating wrestler who has demonstrated high character, positive leadership, and has represented Minneota wrestling in a positive manner. The graduate should have participated in the Minneota Wrestling program throughout grades 9 – 12. The graduate should have been actively involved in the Minneota Youth wrestling program. Applicants should include a one page essay describing how wrestling has affected your life. (No essay required 2008.)
c. Students are excluded from this award if they have received a MSHSL violation during their high school career (9 – 12).

19. Musser Environmental Consulting, Inc. Scholarships.

a. Two scholarships each worth $500
b. Male or female graduate who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

20. P.E.O. Chapter AS Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $200.
b. Female with high academic standards who has been active in school or community activities and who will be attending a post-secondary institution.

21. Ruth M. Przymus Memorial Scholarships

a. Two scholarships for $500
b. Male or female graduate who will be attending a post-secondary institution.

22. Ray Sanow Memorial Scholarship

a. One Scholarship worth $300
b. Male or female graduate who will be attending a post-secondary institution (auto body or semi truck programs given preference).

23. The Schwan Food Company Scholarship

a. Two scholarships worth $500 each.
b. Male or female graduate who will be attending a post-secondary institution.

24. Ufkin Family Scholarships

a. Three scholarships worth $400 each.
b. One female and one male graduate. Recipient to be active in community service and will be attending a credited post secondary institution.

25. Emily Ufkin Memorial Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $1,000
b. Male or female graduate who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

Emily was tragically killed in a car accident on July 19, 2007. Her Facebook quote at that time was the following. This was the way Emily lived and the recipient of this scholarship should exemplify this attitude also.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
~ Nelson Mandela

26. Dale Yost Memorial Scholarship

a. One scholarship worth $250
b. A graduating baseball player who has shown inspiration and encouragement to others in the program. The graduate should have participated in the Minneota Baseball program throughout grades 9 – 12 and will be attending a post-secondary institution.

27. 4.0 Bus Service Scholarship.

a. One scholarship worth $250
b. Male or female graduate who will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

28. Dollars for Scholars Scholarships

a. Approximately $4,500 in scholarships, ranging from $100 to $1,000
b. Male or female graduate who has demonstrated success in academics while being active in community service and who will be attending a post-secondary institution.

(You will need to copy the following form and paste it onto your word processing program.
Make sure to format the document neatly.)

Hint: When you are answering the essay question, pay special attention to:
Punctuation
Tense
Vary sentence type
Usage

In your essay be sure to:
Clearly and concisely state your position on the topic.
Support your contentions with reasons and data.
Address numerous issues, if possible.

Minneota Dollars for Scholars
Application Form
(To be submitted by March 24, 2008)

Name Date

Parents Phone

Address

Grade Point Average:

Class Rank:

List the extracurricular activities, positions of leadership, awards or achievements attained and the years in which you participated:

Grade	Activities	Leadership Positions	Awards & Honors
9
10
11
12

Identify community service activities that you have been involved in.

Describe your educational and career goals.

Name a school employee you would like to use as a reference.

Attach a letter of recommendation. This character reference cannot be a family member, teacher, or coach.

Please write a one-page essay on the following topic:

2008 Essay Question
Virgil Ufkin donated $50,000 to the Minneota Dollars for Scholars Organization. He did this because he stated that the community had been good to him and he wanted to "give back to Minneota." Why do you believe it's important to give back to your local community?

Your essay needs to be one page, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font at 12 point.

_____________________________ ________________________________
Applicant's Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Date ____________________________

	Minneota Dollars for Scholars Evaluation Sheet The following scoring system will be used by the evaluation team as they score your application. Your score will be used as the main criteria in the scholarship awards process. Good luck with your application. Applicant's Name____________________________________
	Application Appearance	(5)	__________
	Extra Curricular	(10)	__________
`	Awards/Special Achievements	(15)	__________
	Leadership	(15)	__________
	Academics	(15)	__________
	Community Service	(15)	__________
	Essay	(20)	__________
	Reference	(5)	__________
	TOTAL POINTS	(100)	__________
	Comments: