Soneson Scholarship Fund


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Applicants and Eligibility

How to Apply

Scholarship Information

Financial Need

Application for Graduating High School Seniors

Request for Renewal


	The Walter and Anna Soneson Scholarship Fund


		In 1961, under the will of Mrs. Anna Soneson Rahn, a trust fund called the Walter and Anna Soneson Scholarship Fund was established. The trust also provides that a Committee of five Duluth citizens will grant the scholarships. The scholarships are granted on the basis of scholarship, character, and reasonable need.

	Applicants and Eligibility By the terms of the will, Soneson Scholarships are granted to high school seniors who meet the following requirements. Subject to these stipulations, Soneson Scholarships are granted on an equal-opportunity basis. Be of the Protestant faith Have been a resident of the City of Duluth for at least three years preceding graduation and attended a Duluth public high school thereof Scholastic standing for their last two years of senior high school in the upper one-third of their class ACT or SAT test satisfactorily completed Be of good character Have a reasonable need for financial assistance Students who will benefit by having the opportunity to pursue their studies further Be be attending as a full-time student any 4-year accredited college or university in the state of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, or Illinois

top Financial Need Evidence of financial need is provided when applicants and their parents include a copy of the family's most recent IRS Tax Form 1040, pages 1 and 2, to verify financial need. All family financial information will be held in strict confidence. Please note: the Soneson Scholarship Committee will not consider applications for an award that do not include evidence of financial need. top
How to Apply Click here for application After the application has been completed and signed, mail the application and all required attachments, including parent/guardian IRS forms, to: Soneson Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 3497 Duluth, Mn. 55803 The completed application must be postmarked by January 15^th. top


	Scholarship Information

How is the scholarship determined?

The Soneson Scholarship is determined by examining the completed application form, the applicant's high school transcript, letters of recommendation from school faculty, and determination of financial need. The Soneson Scholarship Committee will then review each applicant's completed folder and they will select the final candidates who will be scheduled for interview by the committee members.

Successful candidates will be notified within 48 hours of their selection. Final candidates who are not selected will become alternates and at a later date may be selected if those chosen are unable to use the scholarship

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How much is the scholarship and how is it paid?

The scholarships are for fixed amounts and determined annually by the Soneson Scholarship Committee. Recent scholarship awards were $3,000 per year, renewable for four years.

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What is the length of the scholarship? Can it be renewed?

Soneson Scholarships are renewable.

Click here for renewal form and more information

Who is on the Soneson Scholarship Committee?

Steve LaFlamme
John Lawein
Marta Maddy
Jack Setterlund
Melissa Swor

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How do I contact the Soneson Committee?

Questions may be addressed to the committee via mail at the above address, or by email at: sonesonduluth@hotmail.com