Bemidji State University understands the rising cost of higher education and is committed to offering a variety of scholarship opportunities to as many students as possible. More than 30 percent of all new entering students receive scholarships.

Local students have accepted scholarships from Bemidji State University’s Admissions office for the 2013-2014 academic year.

BSU will present more than $2.3 million in academic, talent, and leadership scholarships this year. The awards are made possible through donations to the BSU Foundation, the Alumni Association, and other organizations that specify funds for such causes.

For more information, contact the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, (218) 755-2040, (888) 345-1721. Additional information on scholarships at Bemidji State is available online:
http://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/undergrad/explore/costs/scholarships/

Admissions office scholarship recipients are listed below by hometown.

Bemidji | 56601 | Justin Antonovich, James & Janet Love Scholarship – $1,200
Bemidji | 56601 | Callie Johnson, Fred Breen Scholarship – $1,000
Bemidji | 56601 | Samuel Kvale, Russell and Gudrun Harding Scholarship – $500
Bemidji | 56601 | Andrea Schwinghammer, BSU Foundation General Scholarship – $700
Bemidji | 56601 | Mackinzie Slough, James and Marilyn Heltzer Education Scholarship – $1,000
Bemidji | 56601 | Whitney Walker-O’Beirne, Fred Breen Scholarship – $1,500
Bemidji | 56601 | Jessica Yost, Fred Breen Scholarship – $1,500

MINNESOTA
Akeley | 56433 | Emily Brown, Fred Breen Scholarship – $1,500
Bagley | 56621 | Taylor White, Kevin and Trudy Rautio Access Scholarship – $500
Brooten | 56316 | Stefanie Steinhofer, Special Situation Scholarship – $800
Chokio | 56221 | Haley Scheldorf, Russell and Gudrun Harding Scholarship – $500
East Grand Forks | 56721 | Jenna Wisk, Russell and Gudrun Harding Scholarship – $500
Garfield | 56332 | Angela Lysfjord, Francis Johnson Scholarship – $500
Gonvick | 56644 | Jessica Spray, Kevin and Trudy Rautio Access Scholarship – $500
Harris | 55032 | Joshua Hatton, Russell and Gudrun Harding Scholarship – $500
Lake Park | 56554 | Autumn Ricke, Russell and Gudrun Harding Scholarship – $500
Maplewood | 55109 | Alexander Johnson, Chet and Naomi Swedmark Family Scholarship – $400
Marine | 55047 | Shelby Shevik, Tuorila/Halby Scholarship – $400
Milaca | 56353 | Christopher Walters, Special Situation Scholarship – $800
North Branch | 55056 | Emily Rollins, Francis Johnson Scholarship – $600
Pinewood | 56676 | Angela Burgess, John S. and Elfrida B. Glas Scholarship – $500
Richville | 56576 | Martin Charest, David and Dianne Parnow Scholarship – $900
Villard | 56385 | Stephanie Card, Russell and Gudrun Harding Scholarship – $500
Waubun | 56589 | Lindsey Adams, Les Duly Scholarship – $600