New Ulm Area Foundation Scholarship (General)

This scholarship originated from the former Dollars for Scholars program and is awarded annually to students from the four high schools within the ISD 88 geographic area.

Geographic Scope: ISD 88 area students only

Participating Schools:

• New Ulm High School
• Cathedral High School
• Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School
• River Bend Area Learning Center

Application Process: Apply through your high school counselor

New Ulm High School

• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must attend post-secondary institution
• Must demonstrate financial need

Cathedral High School

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must attend post-secondary institution
• Involvement in extracurricular activities required

Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must attend post-secondary institution
• Involvement in extracurricular activities for more than one year
• Must prepare statement to submit with application
• Counselors select based on citizenship value

River Bend Area Learning Center

• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must attend post-secondary or career and technical institution within 2 years of graduation
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Essay required describing graduate's plans and school they will attend

Application Process

How to Apply:

1. Contact your high school counselor
2. Each school has its own application procedures and additional requirements
3. Requirements vary by school (see overview for school-specific details)

Required Materials (vary by school):

• Application form (obtained from school counselor)
• Essay (required for some schools)
• Statement of intent (required for some schools)
• Proof of acceptance/enrollment at post-secondary institution
• Documentation of financial need (if required by your school)

Note: Each high school within ISD 88 has set its own criteria for the New Ulm Area Foundation Scholarships