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Applicants who have overcome life’s challenges are especially encouraged to apply.
Post Secondary Education
Scholarship Opportunities

The La Crescent Community Foundation Offers four different and unique scholarships.

One scholarship will be awarded to a prospective four-year college or university student and another will be awarded to a prospective two-year school student.
Through a generous endowment from the Living for Liz organization, we are proud to be able to offer two additional scholarships starting in 2025.  One scholarship will be awarded to a student who as participated in the La Crescent/Hokah Girl's Basketball program during all or part of their high school years, and another for students who have completed one year of a nursing program at an institute of higher education.
The successful applicants may not necessarily have a high GPA nor be involved in numerous extracurricular school activities but will demonstrate a commitment to authentic contributions to one’s community.

Applicants who have overcome life’s challenges are especially encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

Spring 2025 or mid-year 2024-2025 graduates of La Crescent/Hokah High School   or La Crescent/Hokah District residents who are home schooled or those who attend another High School.

Applicants for the basketball scholarship must also have participated

in the La Crescent/Hokah High School Girls’ Basketball program during all or part of their high school years. 

Applicants for the nursing scholarship must be graduates of La Crescent/Hokah High School or La Crescent/Hokah District Home Schooled residents or La Crescent/Hokah residents who attended high school outside of ISD 300. They must also have completed one year of a nursing program at an institute of higher education.

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Process

How to Apply

The scholarship for the four-year school is $5,000.
The scholarship for the two-year school is $3,500.
The scholarship for girl's basketball players is $1,250
To apply for any of these scholarships you must indicate which one you are applying for and submit the following: 

2025 Scholarship Application 

Living for Liz Nursing Scholarship

The scholarship for the nursing scholarship is $1,250
To apply for the nursing scholarship you must indicate which one you are applying for and submit the following: 

2025 Nursing Scholarship Application 

A Cover Letter/Essay

Please describe your life experiences including any obstacles that you have overcome to achieve your goals
• How have your experiences influenced your plans for the future?
• Everyone has their own definition of ‘success.’ Explain what that term means to you.
• Describe any volunteer activities that have been especially meaningful to you. What impact have they had on the community?
• What is one way in which you hope to make a difference in your family, school, and/or community?
• Please describe any special circumstances that we should consider, including employment while going to school and whatever you think is significant.

Two Letters of Recommendation

• Letters to be from non-related teachers, employers or other adults that know you from a nonsocial relationship.
• Letters should give evidence of your character, motivation, attitude and integrity. • Letters may be included with your application or the writers may send them directly to us.