Scholarships

The Forest Lake Area Community Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to Forest Lake Area residents pursuing a post secondary degree or training. All applicants must live in the area of the Forest Lake School District or attend a Forest Lake School program. Applicants may be high school seniors, post graduates, GED recipients, or residents of Forest Lake School district. If you need additional information on applying for a scholarship, that is not found here, please contact the Dean of Scholarships at the Forest Lake High School at (651)982-8441.

Scholarships are funded by local businesses and individuals, either annually or one time endowment donations. Please see the listing below for the names and descriptions of scholarships available through the Forest Lake Area Community Scholarship Foundation. This listing will be updated as new/additional scholarships become available.

Scholarship Name	Description
American Legion Post 225	The Forest Lake American Legion Post offers a scholarship to a graduating senior who has shown Americanism/Patriotism in our community.
Beck Automotive	Beck Automotive sponsors the Beck Automotive Scholarship offered to a graduating senior attending a trade or technical school interested in pursuing a career in automotive maintenance and repair.
Bell Bank	The Bell Bank Scholarship shall be awarded to a Forest Lake resident pursuing post-secondary education.
Bituminous Roadways
Blue Sky Animal Hospital	Recipient in the Tech field
Bob McCollough NLA Trade	Bob McCollough sponsors the Bob McCollough NLA Trade Scholarship to a graduating senior from North Lakes Academy entering trade or technical school.
Bob Morehead
Boettcher Memorial	The family of Vernon Boettcher offers the Boettcher Memorial Scholarship to assist the education of residents of the Forest Lake Area in commemoration of Vernon's service to the Forest Lake School Board.
Bystrom Family Memorial
Chelsea Erickson - LaBelle Real Estate
Class of '72	The FLHS graduating class of 1972 awards this scholarship to a FLHS graduate in support of his/her post-secondary education.
Class of '77	The class of 1977 awards this scholarship to a FLAHS graduate in support of his/her post-secondary education.
Class of 59
Class of 71
Class of 89
Community Scholarship Foundation	The Forest Lake Area Community Scholarship Foundation sponsors scholarships for Forest Lake Area residents furthering their education in numerous fields of study.
Connexus	Connexus provides scholarships to qualified graduating seniors residing in the Connexus service area.
CSF Operations	Donations to cover expenses related to the administration of CSF responsibilities
Damon Award	Recipient must have attended Columbus Elementary School No specific Area of Study
Drolson Memorial	The Drolson family honors the contributions of Don Drolson, a former Forest Lake School Administrator, through this memorial scholarship to graduates who have displayed leadership in their school and community.
Express Employment Professional	Express Employment offers this scholarship to a graduating senior planning to enter trade and/or technical school with the intent of becoming a welder, machinist, or cabinet maker.
Federated Co-ops Scholarship
Federated Co-ops Scholarship	The Federated co-ops Scholarship shall be awarded to a high school graduate pursuing a degree in agronomy, energy distribution, or associated retail.
FFA Endowment
FFA Leadership - Sandager Family	This award is given by the Lee and Betty Sandager family to a student who provides outstanding leadership during their FFA career at Forest Lake High School and who inspires others to give their best to achieve worthy goals.
First State Bank of Wyoming	The First State Bank of Wyoming awards scholarships to graduates who have attended the Forest Lake, Chisago Lakes, and North Branch Schools.
Five Star Financial	The Five Star Financial Scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a career finance, business, or economics.
Forest Lake Education Association	The Forest Lake Education Association, a part of Education Minnesota, awards a scholarship to a student who has demonstrated success in the classroom and service in the community.
Forest Lake Principals	Forest Lake Area Principals recognizes a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and served as a role model for younger students.
Forest Lake Rotary Interact	Forest Lake Rotary awards this scholarship to a FLHS senior who has demonstrated extraordinary community support through their involvement and leadership in the Interact program.
Forest Lake Rotary Strive	Forest Lake Rotary supports multiple graduates who have shown maturity and dedicated themselves to improve their academic skills.
Forest Lake Safety Camp	The Forest Lake Safety Camp Scholarship supports a community minded graduate seeking a career in public safety.
Forest Lake Sanitation	Forest Lake Sanitation awards this scholarship to a graduating senior expressing an interest in attending a technical/vocational school.
Frandsen Bank and Trust	The Forest Lake Frandsen Bank and Trust Scholarship Scholarship is offered to a Forest Lake Area student.
G2 Dental Award	G2 Dental supports a scholarship to an individual planning a career in dentistry, a related healthcare field, or medical basic sciences.
Gaughan Family	The Gaughan family provides this award to graduates demonstrating the ability to appreciate the importance of supportive families in the community.
Hallberg Family Foundation	The Hallberg Family Foundation provides generously for the educational needs of students in the Forest Lake Area. FLACSF is grateful for their commitment to the citizens of District 831.
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Scholarship	The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation provides funding for students who plan to study in the medical/healthcare or human and social services area through this scholarship.
Honorable Douglas G. Swenson Scholarship sponsored by Johnson-Turner Legal	This scholarship is awarded in memory of the Honorable Douglas G. Swenson, former member of the MN House of Representatives and Judge of the Minnesota District Court to a graduate involved in leadership roles in school, local government, or drug and alcohol awareness.
JDKC Award in Business and Finance	The JDKC Award in Business and Finance Scholarship is awarded to Forest Lake Area student pursuing a career in business and/or finance
John Schumacher Memorial	This scholarship,in memory of former coach John Schumacher, is awarded to a graduating senior who has modeled commitment and leadership to the athletic program at FLAHS.
Judy Dittberner Memorial Scholarship in Education	Scholarship offered to a Forest Lake High School graduate pursuing a career in education
Kristin M Fountain Memorial	Established to honor her unfinished work of charitable giving and celebrating her lifelong passion of continuous learning. The scholarship is awarded to a Forest Lake Area graduate pursuing post secondary education.
Leaders in Giving	The Leaders in Giving Scholarship, funded by attendees of the annual LIG breakfast, is awarded to high school graduates or post-secondary students who have demonstrated a commitment to our community.
Leif Erickson-Thrivent	Leif and Chelsea Erickson support multiple students from the Forest Lake Area School District in their pursuit of careers in Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, or Finance
Leo Carl Sinna	The friends and family of Judy Dittberner, established this scholarship in memory of Judy and the love she had for the thousands of students she taught and supported at FLHS.
Linwood Fire Association	The Linwood Fire Community Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Linwood Township who has demonstrated community involvement.
Mark and Gwen Hansen	check from Drolsons 1053 and Davis 50 In Memory of Gwen Hanson
Marzolf Scholarship	This scholarship is awarded in recognition of Mr. Marzolf's contributions to the Agriculture program and FFA at FLHS. It is awarded to a graduate pursuing a career in Agribusiness
Mayer Family Scholarship	The Mayer family awards this scholarship to support the educational plans of a FLAHS graduate.
Michael Gross Memorial	This scholarship is awarded in memory of Michael Gross, a 1983 graduate of FLHS and a graduate from the U of M in chemical engineering. The recipient of this award has demonstrated an interest in STEM related career.
Midwest One Bank	Through this scholarship, Midwest One Bank support a Forest Lake Area graduate with their post-secondary plans.
Mills Memorial	The Lefto family wishes to honor Jolene's father, Donald C. Mills, by awardng a scholarship to a deserving student to assist in their post-secondary plans.
Miron Family	The Miron family awards this scholarship to a graduate pursuing a career in agriculture or food and natural resources.
Monson Memorial	This scholarship, in memory of Linda Monson,is awarded to a graduate pursuing a career supporting patients and their families experiencing health issues.
Moskop Memorial	The Moskop family awards this scholarship to a graduate of FLAHS in support of his/her post-secondary education.
Nelson Memorial	The family of Fritz Nelson has provided financial support to students for many years through the Fritz Nelson endowment which was established early in the history of FLACSF.
NLA Husky of the year	This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of NLA exemplifying the characteristics of the "Husky of the Year".
Norhart - Edward Kaeding Memorial Scholarship	Norhart offers the Edward Kaeding Memorial Scholarship to a recipient interested in the construction trades or property management
North Lakes Academy Board	This scholarship, sponsored by the NLA Board, is awarded to an NLA graduate pursuing a post-secondary education.
Olson's Sewer Service	The Olson's Sewer Service is warded to a Forest Lake area graduate in support of their post-secondary plans.
Palmer Memorial (Reub's Tire)	Reub's Tire supports a deserving graduate with this award to help them reach their educational goals.
Peterson Memorial (Gertrude)	Judge Randy Peterson honors his mother, Gertrude Peterson, through this scholarship for a graduate pursuing a career in food science and nutrition.
Peterson Memorial (Maynard)	Judge Randy Peterson honors his brother, Maynard Peterson, with this award to a graduate who has demonstrated their work in defending and promoting an idea and/or initiative to improve society.
Rasmussen Award	The Rasmussen scholarship is awarded In recognition of the community achievements of Duane Rasmussen, a founder of the Forest Lake Area Community Scholarship Foundation.
Ray and Nylene Newkirk Technical Scholarship	The Ray and Nylene Newkirk Technical Scholarship shall be awarded a Forest Lake resident interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades.
Reese Memorial	This award honors Jack and Betty Reese whose commitment and contributions to the families they touched as educators will always be greatly appreciated.
Road to Success	The Road to Success Scholarship, sponsored by Mary and Lyle Koski, is awarded to a graduate who has faced challenges with determination, demonstrated responsibility and service to our community.
Robert Westerman	Donated thru Paypal 03/21/2021 and denoted American Legion 225
Roberts Family Scholarship	The Roberts Family Scholarship is awarded a graduating senior intending to study business or entrepreneurship
Ronnie Gamble Memorial	The Forest Lake Football Booster Club is pleased to offer this scholarship in memory of former coach Ronnie Gamble. Applicants considered must have participated in the football program during their senior year at Forest Lake High School. They need not be a captain or star but rather any participant who exemplified effort, dedication and team spirit.
Rosenbauer Continued Education Scholarship	This scholarship is for any student furthering their education in Manufacturing, Trades (i.e. Electrical, Welding, Paint/Body Shop) or Engineering
Ruth E Menken Memorial
Rychley Tax and Financial Services Scholarship	The Rychley Tax and financial Services Scholarship shall be awarded to Forest Lake High School graduate pursuing a degree (college or technical school) in accounting or finance.
Sargeant Family Foundation	Sergeant Family Foundation Scholarship is for any area of study in post secondary education. At least one scholarship awarded to applicant with demonstrated financial need.
Security State Bank of Marine
Shirley Grove Memorial	The family of Shirley Grove, awards this scholarship to a graduate who has demonstrated compassion and is pursuing a career meeting community needs.
Sinna Memorial	The Sinna family sponsors this scholarship to a graduating high school senior or a post-secondary student, attending a technical school or pursuing a career in a STEM related field.
Somrock Family Scholarship	Bill and Jill Somrock, former educators in District 831, designate this scholarship for a student who wishes to study in the field of education.
South Shore Veterinary Hospital	South Shore Veterinary Hospital Scholarship is awarded to a high school graduate or post-secondary student pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science,or Wildlife Biology.
Stan Motschenbacher Memorial
Steinke Family	The Steinke family honors a student who will be studying in Agribusiness. Don is a graduate of FLAHS and continues to be supportive of FFA and the Agribusiness Department.
Steve Bystrom Memorial	In memory of Kathleen and Ronalds son's Steve submitted funds in 2022 but want to wait to 2023 award year
Support Our Fine Arts (SOFA)	The Support Our Fine Arts scholarship is given to a student who will be studying art, drama, and/or music. Funding for this award comes from the Fine Arts Program at Forest Lake Area High School.
Teamvantage Technology Scholarship	Teamvantage, a precision manufacturing company in Forest Lake, seeks to assist students pursuing a manufacturing degree at a two-year technical school. The recipient will be eligible for a paid internship between years 1 and 2 of technical school.
The Master's Award	The Sinna family sponsors this scholarship to be awarded a Forest Lake resident seeking a post-graduate degree at the Masters or PhD level or attending any professional school.
Therese Tessier Engquist Memorial Scholarship	The family of Therese Tessier Engquist offers this scholarship to a graduating senior who is planning a career in cosmetology. Therese worked at Carousel Family Haircare for over 40 years, was a graduate of FL High School and Ritter Beauty School and a strong supporter of CSF.
Therese Tessier Enquist Memorial	The family of Therese Tessier Engquist offers this scholarship to a graduating senior who is planning a career in cosmetology. Therese worked at Carousel Family Hair Care for over forty years, was a graduate of FLHS and Ritter Beauty School, and a strong supporter of CSF
Thrivent Financial
Virgil T. Grove Memorial	The Grove family sponsors the Virgil Grove Memorial Scholarship in honor of the founder Virgil Grove.
Voedisch Memorial	This scholarship, in memory of Barb Voedisch, an Elementary Special Education teacher, is awarded to a graduate pushing a degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis on Special Education.
Washington County American Dairy Association	The Washington County American Dairy Association Scholarship is awarded to a graduate pursuing a career in the field of agriculture or food and natural resources.
Washington County Dive Team	The Washington County Dive Team is funded by the FL Rotary to honor the dive team that supports the Winter Plunge. Scholarship awarded to a FLHA senior who has participated in the EMT program.
Washington-Ramsey County Farm Bureau	The Washington-Ramsey County Farm Bureau Scholarship is awarded to a graduate pursuing a career in agriculture or food and natural resources.

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