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Aitkin Rebekah Lodge

Aitkin Rebekah Lodge

The Aitkin Rebekah Lodge is a family orientated, fraternal organization that provides social and economic structure. The basic structure teaches Friendship, Love and Truth and can be a philosophy of life. The Rebekahs, also known as the International Association of...

Alan Cibuzar Memorial Scholarship

Alan Cibuzar Memorial Scholarship

Alan Cibuzar, a 1967 BHS graduate, was passionate about the Brainerd community and protecting water quality in Minnesota and throughout the world. He was a true innovator throughout his life and placed a high value on education. As the founder and CEO of A.W....

Alexis Laughton Prayer for Peace

Alexis Laughton Prayer for Peace

Alexis Laughton, Brainerd High School Class of 2022 senior passed away on May 7th, 2022. Lexi cared for others in a selfless manner, loving her family and friends with all her heart… constantly listening and encouraging. She was an animal helper and lover, enjoyed...

Allegra Marketing-Print-Mail Scholarship

Allegra Marketing-Print-Mail Scholarship

Allegra is a full-service marketing, mailing, and printing company. They offer multiple solutions and unrivaled flexibility to accommodate your business needs. Their team will work with you to find unique and creative solutions to the biggest business and...

Alpha Delta Kappa Beverly Jondahl Scholarship

Alpha Delta Kappa Beverly Jondahl Scholarship

Alpha Delta Kappa group – an altruistic sorority of teachers/educators. Their chapter (XI) was founded over 50 years ago, celebrates friendship, honors altruism, enhances world understanding by learning about different cultures, and promotes educational excellence....

Alpha Delta Kappa Bonnie Cumberland Scholarship

Alpha Delta Kappa Bonnie Cumberland Scholarship

This scholarship is given in memory of Bonnie Cumberland who is a former BHS educator, Brainerd Mayor, and all around volunteer extraordinaire! This award is for a student pursuing a degree in the field of business or marketing.

Alpha Delta Kappa - Jean Collins Memorial Scholarship

Alpha Delta Kappa - Jean Collins Memorial Scholarship

Jean Collins was a generous and dedicated teacher in the Brainerd school district for 29 years. Jean taught Consumer Life Science at Franklin Junior High for all those years and loved sharing her passion with her students. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK),...

Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship

Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship

Alpha Delta Kaapa Sorority scholarship is awarded to a student who is pursuing a degree in the field of education. the Alpha Delta Kappa group – an altruistic sorority of teachers/educators. Their chapter (XI) was founded over 50 years ago, celebrates friendship,...

American Legion Post 255 Al Broman Memorial Scholarship

American Legion Post 255 Al Broman Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Al Broman to a High school senior who is pursuing a four-year secondary education. Parent or grandparent who is currently active duty in any military branch has been honorably discharged, or retired from the military.

American Legion Post 255 Frank Vadnais Memorial Scholarship

American Legion Post 255 Frank Vadnais Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Frank Vadnais

American Legion Post 255 Henry C. Mills II Memorial Scholarship

American Legion Post 255 Henry C. Mills II Memorial Scholarship

Henry C. Mills II (Hank) passed away on January 14, 2016. He was born on September 8, 1928, with his twin brother, Stewart C Mills Jr., to Helen Katherine (Wolf) Mills and Stewart Charles Mills; He attended Whittier Elementary School and Franklin Junior High School....

American Legion Post 255 Steve Eide Memorial Scholarship

American Legion Post 255 Steve Eide Memorial Scholarship

Steven “Steve” Charles Eide (71) of Brainerd, Minnesota, born November 23, 1949, to Charles (Carl) and Florence (Haux) Eide. Steve lost his battle with ALS and went to heaven peacefully on March 23, 2021 surrounded in prayer by his family. Visitation will be Sunday,...

Anna W. Olson Memorial Scholarship

Anna W. Olson Memorial Scholarship

Anna (Faber) Olson, 88, of Willmar, formerly of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Bethesda Grand Nursing Home in Willmar. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, at United Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian. Burial...

AP Capstone Scholarships

AP Capstone Scholarships

This scholarship award opportunity is new for the Class of 2024 due to the generosity of the Raboin & Francis Law Firm.

Arlo V. Renschler Memorial Scholarship

Arlo V. Renschler Memorial Scholarship

The Arlo V. Renschler Scholarship was established in January 2006. Realizing the need in the community for students who were not thriving in the traditional setting, the Area Education Center was established in 1971. The connection between academics, technology, and...

Baxter Elementary PTO Scholarship

Baxter Elementary PTO Scholarship

The Baxter Elementary PTO scholarships are awarded each year to Baxter Elementary school alumni

Baxter Lions Club Scholarships

Baxter Lions Club Scholarships

The Baxter Lions was founded in 1977 and give back over $100,000 to our community each year. The Lions International is over 100 years old doing amazing work with Diabetes, Hearing and Sight at the U of M. Lions meetings are held at Camp Vanasek on the 2nd Monday of...

Bob Johnson Memorial Art Scholarship

Bob Johnson Memorial Art Scholarship

Bob Johnson was a beloved art teacher here at BHS for 17 years before he lost his battle with cancer on May 13, 2017. Bob loved pottery, fishing, hunting and was a nationally recognized fish decoy carver.

Bob & LaVonne Danzl Family Memorial Scholarship

Bob & LaVonne Danzl Family Memorial Scholarship

The Bob and LaVonne Danzl Family Memorial Scholarship is given in honor of their son Mark Danzl, who was a BHS graduate. Mark had his master’s degree from Moorhead State University and was a school psychologist in the Little Falls area at the time of his early death...

BPSF 4A Academic Scholarship

BPSF 4A Academic Scholarship

The Brainerd Public Schools Foundation was created in 1987 to simply facilitate and encourage scholarships. Scholarships come from unclaimed and unawarded funds that roll over into the “BPSF Scholarship Fund” and get re-awarded in the areas of arts, academics,...

BPSF 4A Activities Scholarship

BPSF 4A Activities Scholarship

The Brainerd Public Schools Foundation was created in 1987 to simply facilitate and encourage scholarships. Scholarships come from unclaimed and unawarded funds that roll over into the “BPSF Scholarship Fund” and get re-awarded in the areas of arts, academics,...

BPSF 4A Arts Scholarship

BPSF 4A Arts Scholarship

The Brainerd Public Schools Foundation was created in 1987 to simply facilitate and encourage scholarships. Scholarships come from unclaimed and unawarded funds that roll over into the “BPSF Scholarship Fund” and get re-awarded in the areas of arts, academics,...

BPSF 4A Athletics Scholarship

BPSF 4A Athletics Scholarship

The Brainerd Public Schools Foundation was created in 1987 to simply facilitate and encourage scholarships. Scholarships come from unclaimed and unawarded funds that roll over into the “BPSF Scholarship Fund” and get re-awarded in the areas of arts, academics,...

BPSF CTE Scholarship

BPSF CTE Scholarship

The Brainerd Public Schools Foundation was created in 1987 to simply facilitate and encourage scholarships. Scholarships come from unclaimed and unawarded funds that roll over into the “BPSF Scholarship Fund” and get re-awarded in the areas of arts, academics,...

Brainerd Basketball Association Scholarship

Brainerd Basketball Association Scholarship

The Brainerd Basketball Association (BBA) is a community based volunteer organization whose objective is to foster and develop competitive basketball players in the communities of Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota. With direction from the Brainerd Boys & Girls Varsity...

Brainerd Lions Club Scholarship

Brainerd Lions Club Scholarship

The Brainerd Lions Club has been serving the Brainerd Community for 100 years.

Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club Scholarship

Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club Scholarship

SERTOMA. It’s an odd looking word …until you understand that it’s actually a contraction of three very important words. SERvice TO MAnkind. Our Brainerd Area SERTOMA Club Roster has a good representation of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Educators, bankers, insurance...

Brainerd Trades & Labor Assembly Scholarship

Brainerd Trades & Labor Assembly Scholarship

The Brainerd Trades and Labor Assembly awards a scholarship each year to a student planning to pursue a degree in the trades.

Brandon Dahl Memorial Scholarship

Brandon Dahl Memorial Scholarship

The Brandon Dahl Memorial Scholarship was established by Lyman and Bonnie Dahl in memory of their son Brandon.

Bremer Bank of Brainerd Scholarship

Bremer Bank of Brainerd Scholarship

Bremer Bank has roots in the places where we live and work that go back to 1943, and a history of making a real-world difference in the lives of our customers that begins with our founder. Otto Bremer believed that if banks helped businesses in good times and bad,...