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High School Athletic Scholarships

THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Sports

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

High School Athletic Scholarships

Overview: Annual scholarships awarded to deserving high school student-athletes who demonstrate athletic excellence, positive role modeling, and leadership both on and off the playing field.

Geographic Scope: Twin Cities Area, Minnesota (partnering schools)

Focus Areas:

  • High school student-athletes

  • Leadership and character development

  • Academic and athletic achievement
  • Eligibility:

  • High school student-athletes

  • Attending Thielen Foundation partnering schools in Twin Cities Area

  • Nominated by coaches, teachers, and school staff

  • Demonstrated positive role models and leaders on and off the field
  • Award Structure:

  • $1,000 per scholarship

  • Awarded to multiple students annually
  • Background: Since 2018, the foundation has donated many scholarships to individual students, youth teams, and high school sports teams. The foundation partners with schools like Brooklyn Center High School to provide these scholarships.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Nomination-Based: Students are nominated by:

  • Coaches

  • Teachers

  • School staff
  • Criteria for Selection:

  • Athletic achievement

  • Positive role modeling

  • Leadership on the playing field

  • Leadership off the playing field
  • Note: Direct student application process not detailed on website. Contact your school's athletic department or coaching staff for nomination procedures.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sports

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