High school seniors have days left to apply for $24,000 scholarships

There are only a few days left for northern Minnesota high school seniors to apply for a $24,000 college scholarship from the Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund. Applications may be submitted by the Jan. 15 deadline at http://www.AlworthScholarship.org, which also includes tips for applying, eligibility criteria, majors funded and more.

“Last year, the Alworth Memorial Fund awarded 95 scholarships of $24,000 each, and we’re planning to assist a similar number of students this year,” said Alworth Executive Director Patty Salo Downs. “But to be considered, you have to apply! The application process is not complicated, taking only about two hours.”

Since 1949, $58 million in Alworth scholarships have been awarded to dedicated high school seniors planning to enroll in four-year institutions to pursue careers in the science, mathematics, engineering and medical fields. Each scholarship is now $24,000 ($6,000 per year), available to applicants residing in one of these northern Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Lake, Itasca, Koochiching and St Louis.