2023 Scholarship Application is Now Open
Scholarship Amounts Increasing for 2023 to Further Assist Graduates with Post-Secondary Education Costs
Holdingford, Minn. (January 4, 2023) – Holdingford Scholarship Endowment has announced that applications for its 2023 scholarships are now being accepted as of January 4, 2023. Any 2023 Holdingford High School senior who is planning on attending any type of post-secondary education may apply.
Holdingford Scholarship Endowment is awarding the following scholarships for 2023:
- 18 $750 scholarships will be awarded to those pursuing higher education (any kind, including trades). These scholarships are increasing from $500 each to $750 each for the 2023 year to help graduates with the increasing cost of post-secondary education.
- 3 $1,000 Lane Family scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a trade occupation. This is an increase from 2 scholarships to 3 scholarships for 2023.
- 1 $1,000 Aaron Welle scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a trade in Plumbing, Electrical, or HVAC.
Holdingford High School seniors should see their Google Classroom for the link to the scholarship application, or students may also speak with the school’s counselor for questions on how to access the application. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 31, 2023. Scholarship awards will be announced at the Holdingford Scholarship Award Ceremony scheduled for May 3, 2023.
To be eligible for a scholarship, students must graduate from Holdingford High School. Students must also fill out the application form completely. Scholarships will be awarded based on extra-curricular activities, jobs, volunteer activities, and the quality of essays.
Holdingford Scholarship Endowment thanks the community members, alums, local businesses, civic organizations, and dedicated advisory board members for supporting Holdingford students.
About The Holdingford Scholarship Endowment
Created by community members and Holdingford High School alumni in 2013, the vision of the Holdingford Scholarship Endowment is to provide a scholarship for every student graduating from Holdingford High School. The Endowment is a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation, led by a board of volunteers who ensure a permanent, self-sustaining source of support for graduates. Funds are raised through events and individual, business, and organizational donations. To learn more or to make a donation, visit http://holdingfordscholarship.org/.