BPSF began with just a few donations in 1987 as a place to leave money for scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors. Today, we have over 80 dedicated scholarship funds awarding over $122k in 2020. The fund holders choose the criteria for their scholarships and therefore, we have opportunities for EVERY TYPE of student! We have scholarships for students entering all-types of post-secondary programs, scholarships for students with all levels of GPA, and even scholarships for simply “deserving students!”
THE PROCESS: Students fill out just one general application and will be in the running for over 100 BPSF scholarship awards. Each BPSF hosted scholarship description is listed in our online platform, Academic Works. Once the application cycle closes, our review crew gets to work. Each application is reviewed and scored as part of a blind review process. The reviewers do NOT have access to the student’s personal information. (name, address, email, etc) The reviewers score the essays based on a pre-determined rubric. Points are also awarded for participation in extracurriculars, volunteerism, work experience, GPA, intensive/AP type courses, athletics, music and more! Scholarships are reviewed at least three times by separate reviewers. (Email [email protected] if you are interested in being part of the review crew. Parents of seniors are not eligible to review.)
TIPS: It is recommended that students do their best work, paying attention to spelling, grammar, and complete sentences. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. It is also recommended that the students have a trusted adult or school counselor support them and review their application before the final deadline on March 15th. CLICK HERE TO REVIEW BPSF SCHOLARSHIP OFFERINGS AND APPLY. Please note, there are MANY other community and national scholarship offerings that have their own application, deadlines, and selection process. Visit the BHS Student Success Center for more information.
How to Video – Jessica Gangl, BPSF Exec. Director
SAVE THE DATE: In May of each year, BPSF works closely with BHS to put together Senior Recognition Night where students are awarded scholarship from BPSF, the community, and the military. The 2021 event is scheduled for May 5th.
Click here to see a full list of our 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Create a Scholarship Fund
You, your family, or your group, can create a scholarship fund with a permanent endowment creation (minimum of $6,250) or with a flow-through donation (annual contribution). Contact BPSF’s Executive Director, Jessica Gangl, at 218-454-6923 or email her by clicking here for more information.
BHS Student Success Center
Visit the Student Success Center at BHS to find out all you need to know! External scholarship offerings are also found here.
Jenny Barnhart
Brainerd High School
702 South 5th Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
[email protected]
218-454-6330
The 2021 BHS General Scholarship Application will be available December 14th. Deadline to apply is March 15th. Award emails will be sent to students by April 9th.
804 Oak Street, Room 209A
Brainerd, MN 56401
