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Robert B. & Sophia Whiteside Scholarship Fund

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

This scholarship was started 1976 in memory of Robert B. and Sophia Whiteside. The creation of this scholarship was made possible through the will of their daughter Marion Whiteside Meining. Robert Whiteside was a pioneer Duluth lumberman and mining executive active in the formation of the city of Duluth. The purpose of this scholarship is to benefit graduating seniors of Duluth high schools who are planning to attend any accredited, degree-granting, four-year college or university. Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence, high character, leadership and promise of contributing to the betterment of society.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    This Fund awards scholarships to graduating seniors of Duluth high schools
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Class Rank:
    Graduating in the top 10% of their class
  • Character Traits:
    Graduating seniors of Duluth high schools who give evidence of academic excellence, high character, demonstrated leadership, and promise of contributing to the betterment of society.
  • School:
    Graduating seniors of Duluth high school (including home schools).
  • College:
    Seek admission to any fully accredited, degree granting, four-year college or university.
  • Miscellaneous:
    Award selection will be based on academic record (including grade point average and standardized school aptitude exam), character and involvement in community and school activities.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two recommendations.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed online application;College entrance test scores.

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