Students who need a letter of recommendation for a college admissions or a scholarship should carefully consider who can best represent their growth as a person and speak to their ability. Many staff are honored and willing to provide a letter to a student, however, please be considerate and follow these simple guidelines.

• Ask in advance if the person is willing to provide a letter of recommendation and inform them of the details.
• Allow two weeks advanced notice, at a minimum one week.
• Be sure to include all essential details including to whom the letter is being sent, the purpose, and consider including a stamped addressed envelope.
• You are strongly encouraged to complete a RECOMMENDATION FORM by making a copy of this google form to edit. This is to aid the person writing the recommendation to remember and include important details. Some people prefer to focus on only a few aspects they feel are essential.
• No matter how you say it, short note of appreciate, a favorite soda, cup of coffee or candy bar will go a long way in showing your appreciation to the person who gave their time to write a letter for you.

When applications arrive in the Counseling Office, we will update the information and provide links to applications when possible on this website.

Students, if a non-local scholarship requires an official transcript,  counselor paperwork/signature, a recommendation, or any other information from BHS staff, you will need to seek out this information from the staff at least a week before the deadline is due. Otherwise, no guarantee can be made that this information can be obtained by the scholarship deadline. If an Official Transcript is needed for the scholarship your counselor is happy to provide a paper copy.

MANY COLLEGES offer their own scholarship programs. Be sure to check out EACH college you are interested to learn of their scholarship options, requirements and deadlines. Some require a separate application. If you learn you are close to qualifying for a scholarship, but you don't quite have the right ACT score, it may be in your best interest to schedule another ACT test, and be sure to prep for it ahead of time.

Selfless Scholar Scholarship - Deadline February 15, 2023

Minnesota Masonic Charities is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that provides a portfolio of merit-based scholarships to graduates of Minnesota high schools.  The Selfless Scholar encourages students to look beyond themselves and acknowledge the extraordinary kindness of a friend, peer, or classmate by nominating that person for their character and telling their story. This program is unique because the $5,000 award is shared between the nominee and the nominator. The program will begin with 12 Selfless Scholar recognitions throughout Minnesota. For more information and application, click HERE.

Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarships - Deadline February 20, 2023

The Scholarship Fund was founded by several alumni of the Alpha Eta chapter of the co-ed business fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi. Since 1988, the Scholarship Fund has awarded over $3,100,000 in scholarships to over 375 recipients.  For the 2021/22 academic year, we awarded over $250,000 to 11 incoming freshmen and 28 upperclassmen. The Alpha Kappa Psi Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to incoming freshmen who have strong academic records and leadership experience and will attend the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Last year, we awarded 11 incoming freshman scholarships valued between $5,000 and $25,000.  We invite all high-caliber high school seniors admitted to the Carlson School to apply! For more information and to apply, click HERE.

BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship - Deadline March 1, 2023

BBB Serving Minnesota and North Dakota aims to develop future business leaders who promote ethics and honesty in the marketplace. We do this by awarding high school seniors with the BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship for demonstrating all of the best aspects of high character in their personal choices and actions.  For more information/application, click HERE.  

Compeer Financial Scholarship - Deadline March 15, 2023

The Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial’s corporate giving program, is offering 41 scholarships to Minnesota students this year. Graduating high school seniors who have an agriculture or rural background, or plan to major in an agriculture-related field at a community college, university or technical school are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships - Deadline March 15, 2023

Since 1984, Horatio Alger Association Members and Friends have funded need-based college scholarships for low-income youth to pursue their dreams through higher education.   Through its many scholarship programs, the Association supports students pursuing career and technical certificates and degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate studies.  To find out more about available scholarships, please click HERE. 

Wyatt M. Coy Memorial Scholarship - Deadline March 30, 2023

Rochester Area Foundation has opened up applications for the Wyatt M. Coy Memorial Scholarship Fund, which can be found under, "Available Scholarships", then "Special Focus Scholarships."  One will be awarded in the amount of $1,500.  Wyatt Coy was a loving, compassionate, funny kid. He lit up a room with his smile and he had the best belly laugh! He loved to help other people and was never afraid to be vulnerable with others. He was the sunshine in many people’s lives but could not often find his own light. Wyatt died by suicide when he was 18 years old. This scholarship was created to provide funding to support education for those who wish to help others when they are dealing with mental health problems. This scholarship is available to those who are pursuing a career in which supporting the mental health needs of others plays a major role.  Major areas of study are unlimited for this scholarship so long as the applicant demonstrates how they plan to use their degree to help with mental health issues.  We have accepted applicants studying everything from social work to counseling to psychology to nursing to teaching to paramedics to law enforcement to architecture!   For more information and application, click HERE.

Innovance Manufacturing Scholarship - Deadline March 31, 2023

Innovance will provide full-time students a max of $5,000 per school year, for two years or until the program is completed, dependent on which is reached first.  These scholarships are available to those pursuing further education in manufacturing-related career opportunities.  Students must be enrolled in a full-time Welding or CNC Machining Program to be eligible. If awarded, a 2-year employment commitment is required.   FLYER -  For more information and application, click HERE.  

Sons of Norway Scholarship - Deadline March 31, 2023

Welcome to the Sons of Norway, Kristiania Lodge 1-047, Post High School Scholarship Program for 2023. Our Lodge will be granting $1,000 scholarships to students enrolling in a college, university, community college, or technical school for the fall term beginning in September 2023. To be eligible, you must be a graduating high school senior from a public high school in Olmsted County, MN or a son/daughter, grandchild, or great grandchild of a current Kristiania Lodge 1-47 member—regardless of the school you attend or the county/state where you live.  Click here for more information and application.

Promoting Modern Agriculture (PMA) Scholarship - Deadline April 1, 2023

Promoting Modern Agriculture (PMA) has provided scholarships to graduating students in Southeast Minnesota for many years. This organization has a strong passion for promoting agriculture, but also giving back to students that are seeking further education in agriculture and trades.  For more information, click HERE.  For application, click HERE.

Zumbro Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles #2228 - Deadline April 1, 2023

ALL High School Seniors considering post-secondary education, vocational training, or other work/career training are eligible to apply.  Please visit their website for more information and scholarship application.

Fraternal Order of Eagles #2228 Woman's Auxilliary Scholarship - Deadline April 1, 2023

To apply, a mother, grandmother, step-mother or step-grandmother must be a member of #2228 Woman's Auxiliary.  Please click HERE for more information and application.

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life 2023 Scholarship - Deadline April 3, 2023

Olmsted County Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life is accepting applications for the 2023 MCCL Scholarship Essay contest.  Three scholarships will be awarded.  First place is in the amount of $500, second place in the amount of $200, and third place in the amount of $100. This scholarship requires a persuasive essay, 500 to 700 words addressing the essay topic below.  The pro-life position is the position that human life is valuable and deserves legal protection regardless of stage of development, or physical or mental capacity.  Essay Topic:  How I can I promote the pro-life message on my campus?  Essays will be judged primarily on their clarity, persuasiveness, and content. Applications must be returned by Monday April 3, 2022.  Scholarship winners will be notified by Monday April 10, 2022.  Essays should be 12-point Arial font, submitted in the body of an e-mail addressed to mcclscholarship@yahoo.com.    Essays should not be submitted as attachments.  Applicant’s name, address, telephone, e-mail and high school should appear in the body of the e-mail prior to the essay.   

MN Association of Townships Scholarship Program - Deadline June 1, 2023

Scholarship program for high school juniors and is designed to heighten awareness among young people about Minnesota’s Grassroots Township government.  For more information, essay topic and application, click HERE.  

Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation Scholarship - Deadline June 30, 2023

The Andrew A. Lindberg Memorial Foundation Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 to provide financial assistance to rural Minnesota high school seniors who wish to pursue post-secondary education. Andrew himself came from a family farm in the Red River Valley in Northwestern Minnesota and applicants are expected to explain their background and how it has led to the setting of their future goals. We commend you for planning to further your education.  For more information and application, click HERE.

Minnesota Future Together Grants

New Minnesota Future Together Grants provide tuition-free pathways for students in high-need career areas. Career areas include; STEM, Healthcare, Education, Public Service, Industry and Technology, and Business. Minnesota Future Together Grants will provide eligible Minnesotans with a tuition-free pathway for earning a certificate, diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree at any public institution in the state. The grants are available starting spring 2022 through 2024 OR until all funds are dispensed, whichever comes first.  Please visit this website for additonal information.

High School Oratorical Scholarship Program  -  Sponsored by The American Legion

Each year the American Legion sponsors at oratorial scholarship contest with 1st - 4th place awards, valuing from $700 to  $1500.  Students in grades 9-12 are eligible for this award and may find more details HERE. 

For a listing of several other non-local scholarships  click here.