2026 Lakeville South High School Local Scholarships

Below is a list of local scholarships available to Lakeville South High School seniors. Please review the eligibility criteria carefully. Many scholarships require a supplemental application in addition to the general LSHS Local Scholarship Application. These scholarships are clearly noted below.

All applications will close at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026. ⭐️ LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ⭐️

➡ Completing the LSHS Local Scholarship Application makes you eligible for Scholarships 1–7 listed below.

➡ To be eligible for Scholarships 8–22, you must complete both the LSHS Local Scholarship Application and the 🔗 supplemental scholarship application linked within each scholarship description. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Ms. Juaire by stopping by Room B300-A or by emailing Amy.Juaire@isd194.org.

LSHS Local Scholarship Application Form

Please note: You must be logged into your ISD194.org school email to complete any of the applications.

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1. Apple Autos Scholarship

Two scholarships awarded at $2,500 each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Plan to pursue a career in automotive technology
• Plan to attend a two-year college or technical school
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
  (Note: The GPA requirement may be flexible for students enrolling in an automotive or technical program.)
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate involvement in community service

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2. Dakota Electric Scholarship

Ten scholarships awarded at $1,000 each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate strong academic achievement
• Demonstrate financial need
• Plan to attend a two-year or four-year accredited post-secondary institution

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3. Kopp Family Foundation Scholarship

Three scholarships awarded at $1,000 each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate high academic achievement
• Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities
• Demonstrate leadership
• Serve as a positive role model within the school and/or community

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4. Lakeville Lions Emerging Leader Scholarship

Five scholarships awarded at $2,000 each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Have a minimum 3.5 GPA
• Demonstrate involvement in community service or volunteer activities
• Be actively involved in extracurricular programs
• Demonstrate resilience and leadership through school and/or activities
• Plan to attend a technical school, or a two- or four-year post-secondary institution

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5. Lon Hitch Soccer Scholarship

One scholarship awarded at $500

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be a graduating senior who has participated in the Lakeville boys’ soccer program
• Demonstrate leadership and strong team-player qualities on and off the field
• Serve as a positive role model for peers and younger players
• Demonstrate positive leadership within the broader school community

Selection Process:

The recipient will be selected based on a recommendation from the Lakeville boys’ varsity soccer coaches.

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6. Maurer Band Scholarship for Woman Leader

One scholarship awarded at $3,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be a female band student
• Be an active participant in the band program
• Demonstrate exceptional musical achievement
• Demonstrate leadership within the band program
• Exhibit compassion and kindness toward others

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7. The Trades Scholarship

One scholarship awarded at $1,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Plan to attend a technical school, vocational program, or trade school to pursue a career in the skilled trades

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Scholarships 8–22 listed below require an additional application in order to be considered.

8. American Red Cross Scholarship 🔗

The total awarded and the number of scholarships is to be determined

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Submit an essay on what you have done to contribute to the LSHS Blood Drive(s) and how your participation has impacted you.

🔗 Supplemental Application: American Red Cross Scholarship

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9. Elko New Market Fire Department Relief Association Scholarship 🔗

A total of $2,000 awarded (number of scholarships to be determined)

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate strong academic achievement
• Demonstrate involvement in volunteer or community service activities
• Plan to pursue post-secondary education and a career focused on serving others in fields such as EMS, healthcare, emergency management, firefighting, law enforcement, or related emergency service professions

🔗 Supplemental Application: ENM Fire Department Relief Association Scholarship

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10. Elko New Market Fire Department Relief Association LEGACY Scholarship 🔗

A total of $2,000 awarded (number of scholarships to be determined)

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be the child of an active or vested Elko New Market firefighter
• Demonstrate strong academic achievement
• Demonstrate involvement in volunteer or community service activities
• Plan to attend a trade school, vocational program, certificate program, or two- or four-year post-secondary institution

🔗 Supplemental Application: ENM Fire Department Relief Association Legacy Scholarship

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11. Jake Flynn Memorial Scholarship 🔗

One scholarship awarded at $1,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be an active participant in a high school athletic program
• Have completed junior year with a B average or higher in college preparatory courses
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate outstanding character, integrity, and leadership

🔗 Supplemental Application: Jake Flynn Memorial Scholarship

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12. JFK Elementary Alumni Scholarship 🔗

One scholarship awarded at $500

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be a JFK Elementary alum

Application Requirements:

• Submit an essay reflecting on your time at JFK Elementary

🔗 Supplemental Application: JFK Elementary Alumni Scholarship

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13. Jostens Yearbook Leadership Scholarship 🔗

Two scholarships awarded at $1,500 each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Have worked on the 2026 LSHS Catamount yearbook
• Demonstrate excellence in yearbook publishing
• Demonstrate proficiency in graphic design, photography, and copywriting

🔗 Supplemental Application: Jostens Yearbook Leadership Scholarship

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14. Lakeview Elementary Alumni Scholarship 🔗

One scholarship awarded at $1,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be a Lakeview Elementary alum

Application Requirements:

• Submit an essay reflecting on your time at Lakeview Elementary

🔗 Supplemental Application: Lakeview Elementary Alumni Scholarship

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15. Lakeville South Boys Basketball Association Scholarship 🔗

Two scholarships awarded at $1,000 each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Have participated in the Lakeville South Boys Basketball program at some point during their K–12 school career
• Demonstrate motivation and leadership in both academics and athletics

Application Requirements:

• Submit a short essay describing how participation in the Lakeville South Boys Basketball Association has impacted you

🔗 Supplemental Application: LSBBA Scholarship

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16. Lakeville South Girls Basketball Association Scholarship 🔗

A total of $5,000–$7,500 awarded (number of $500–$1,000 scholarships to be determined)

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Have participated in the LSGBA youth (in-house and/or travel) and/or high school program
• Demonstrate meaningful involvement in and contribution to the LSGBA program
• Demonstrate continued support of LSGBA beyond playing years, if applicable
• Reflect on personal growth and lessons learned through participation
• Provide current GPA information

🔗 Supplemental Application: LSGBA Scholarship

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17. M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Medical Staff Student Scholarship 🔗

One scholarship awarded at $1,500

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be a 2026 graduating senior
• Demonstrate high academic achievement
• Demonstrate outstanding school and community citizenship
• Plan to attend a two- or four-year college in the fall of 2026

*This scholarship is open to students pursuing all fields of study.

🔗 Supplemental Application: M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Scholarship

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18. Nate Rasmussen Memorial Scholarship 🔗

One scholarship awarded at $2,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be a graduating senior
• Demonstrate strong academic achievement
• Participate in athletics (multi-sport participation encouraged)
• Demonstrate involvement in co-curricular or extracurricular activities
• Demonstrate leadership, character, and positive citizenship
• Demonstrate involvement in community service and/or work experience
• Plan to attend a two- or four-year post-secondary institution

🔗 Supplemental Application: Nate Rasmussen Memorial Scholarship

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19. N.E.W. Lions Club Scholarship 🔗

Up to three scholarships awarded at $1,000 each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Have a mailing address in New Market, Elko, or Webster
• Be a resident of New Market or Webster Township
• Be the son, daughter, grandchild, niece, or nephew of a current N.E.W. Lions Club member

🔗 Supplemental Application: N.E.W. Lions Club Scholarship

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20. Penntek Industrial Coatings Scholarship 🔗

One scholarship awarded at $1,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be a graduating Lakeville High School senior
• Plan to attend, or currently be enrolled in, an accredited Minnesota technical college
• Plan to pursue a career in the skilled trades

🔗 Supplemental Application: Penntek Industrial Coatings Scholarship

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21. Robert Innes Scholarship 🔗

Two scholarships awarded at $1,000 each

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be a graduating senior from Lakeville South High School
• Have grown up in a rural setting
• Demonstrate involvement in agriculture or local 4-H
• Plan to attend an accredited technical college or two- or four-year post-secondary institution

Application Requirements:

• Submit a 500-word essay reflecting on experiences with rural life, agriculture, or 4-H

🔗 Supplemental Application: Robert Innes Scholarship

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22. Terri Delebo Memorial Scholarship 🔗

One scholarship awarded at $2,000

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate involvement in co-curricular activities
• Have completed the first semester of senior year at LSHS
• Have a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 3.0
• Plan to attend a vocational or technical program, or a two- or four-year post-secondary institution

Selection Process:

• Finalists will participate in a student interview held at LSHS. Interview details will be communicated directly to selected applicants.

🔗 Supplemental Application: Terri Delebo Memorial Scholarship

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