• Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation

Lloyd K. Johnson Scholarship Program for

Cook County High School Seniors

Our founder had just one request of the funds he left to the Foundation: “Start a scholarship program for students from Cook County High School” – his alma mater. He valued higher education and he firmly believed it could change the trajectory of a life … and we do too!

What does the scholarship pay for?

- We pay for full tuition, books & fees.
- We pay for up to 2.5 academic years; 7 total semesters if you take summer courses.

Who is eligible?

All CCHS seniors graduating with a 2.0 GPA + are eligible to apply.

You can study anything you’d like and change majors (or campuses) anytime you’d like, too.

We love all students and all their interests – especially students who could use a little extra support!

Which colleges can I apply to?

We’re big fans of our college partners, and we hope you are, too!

All our partners are part of the MN State system offering: Easy transfers, great campus resources & supports, tons of academic programs, robust athletic programs, and really cool student clubs and associations. All have on-campus housing options too, except for LSC (coming in 2025).

Click on the icons below to learn more.

What do I need to apply?

Providing ongoing support to students is just as important to us as paying their tuition.

We dedicate a staff support position to walk alongside you and your family, every step of the way!

We provide one-to-one personalized support and encouragement, tailored financial classes, monthly e-newsletters, and we help with: Completing the FAFSA, understanding financial aid, registering for classes, college tours, learning public transit, and connecting with campus and community resources.

Apply

Applications open Tuesday March 14, 2023 and are due Friday April 14, 2023 at 5pm.

Applications shouldn’t be stressful, so don’t stress! We just want to get to know you.

To complete your application, you’ll need your:

FAFSA (Student Aid Report), CCHS Transcript, College Acceptance Letter, and 2 Letters of Recommendation.

When will I know if I’m awarded?

Awards are presented at the CCHS Awards Ceremony each May.

“I wasn’t much of a good student … but going to college and succeeding … challenged me

to go in a direction I never thought I would go.” – CCHS Scholarship Program Alumni

To learn more about our program model and our students’ success, check out our Scholarship Program Model Report.

Have questions or need more clarification? Reach out anytime!

*The scholarship cannot pay for: Housing, living expenses, transportation, laptops, automotive tools, or flight simulator fees.

Tips & Directions

Essay Question Guide

For more information, please email Rachel or call 218.221.9608

Ready to Apply?