Scholarships

Welcome NPHS Seniors
This scholarship page is designed to provide you with as many scholarship opportunities as possible. As you begin your search, please keep in mind that each scholarship application has different criteria. Please read the instructions carefully as the Guidance office is no longer accepting paper applications. You will either need to fill out an online application or mail your application to the specific destination as required.
 
To ensure a thorough scholarship search during your senior year, there are a few other steps and tips you should keep in mind. Begin by logging into MCIS with your account login and password. Then, navigate to "Education" and click on "Financial Aid Sort." Follow these specific guidelines and best of luck in your scholarship search!
 
 
 
2025 Scholarships Applications
CLOSED - Deadline: March 2, 2025
The below online application form includes the following scholarship opportunities!
 
Without Specific Field/Trade: Ed & Marietta Sharkey, Judy C. Dohm Memorial, Kopp Scholarship, NPAEF, Steele Waseca Cooporation Electric, New Prague Chamber of Commerce, New Prague Firemen's Relief Association, New Prague Rotary, Wornson Goggins P.C., Paul Holasek, Paul Flick Memorial.
 
Trades: Apple Auto, Braith Auto, Chart, Hertaus Flooring, Minnesota Millwork,  Palmer Welcome Automotive, Dick Lucas Memorial, Scott Equipment, ASI.
 
Agriculture: Scott County Pork Producers
Education: Frances Schoenbauer Merwin Memorial, Pat Beckius Memorial Foundation, Vern Chub Ebnet Memorial
Healthcare: Frances Schoenbauer Merwin Memorial, Mike & Kay Wilcox Scholarship
Graphic Design: ID Threadz
Athletics: Matt Shetka Award, Matt Shetka Gymnastics Memorial Award, Golf Scholarship
Conservation/DNR: New Prague Sportsman's Club
Accounting: Valley Accounting
 
Click the button below to begin the application process.
***SENIORS in order to apply, you will need to use your school email address only.
 

To be eligible for a scholarship, you must:

  • Be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with an employer based in Minnesota or Iowa and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Act, Iowa Workers’ Compensation Act or other comparable benefit program exclusive to work-related injuries.
  • Be a Minnesota or Iowa resident between the ages of 16 and 27 at the time of the application.
  • Be a citizen of the United States or a lawful permanent resident.
  • Have a high school diploma, GED or be a high school student in good standing. Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular activities, number of hours the applicant works and community service of the applicant are all considered. Grade point average will be reviewed against the number of hours the applicant works and his or her community involvement.
  • Be pursuing a primary college or university degree (bachelor’s or associate’s), vocational education and training (certificate or license) or master’s degree from an accredited school.
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Submit a completed application.