Andy and Carol Hilger have been known in greater Saint Cloud for their passion for helping others, especially for those who are not able to stand up for themselves. The Hilgers have been a tireless supporter of the Pro-Life movement.
Andy and Carol Hilger Pro-Life Scholarship*
About This Scholarship
- High School Senior or College Student
- From: High school students in the St. Cloud Diocese area including home school students or college students at the College of Saint Benedict, St John’s University, St Cloud State University, or St. Cloud Technical and Community College
- GPA: 2.5 or Better.
- Pro-Life advocate.
- Planning to attend: Two or four year US-based college (full-time enrollment)
- College of St. Benedict
- St. Cloud Technical and Community College
- St. John's University
- Albany High School
- Annandale High School
- Cathedral High School
- Eden Valley Watkins High School
- Elk River High School
- Foley High School
- Holdingford
- Kimball
- Little Falls High School
- Long Prairie-Grey Eagle
- Melrose High School
- Monticello High School
- Onamia High School
- Paynesville High School
- ROCORI High School
- Rogers High School
- Sartell-St. Stephen High School
- Sauk Centre High School
- Sauk Rapids-Rice High School
- St. Cloud Apollo High School
- St. Cloud Area Learning Center
- St. Cloud Christian School
- St. Cloud Technical High School
- St. John's Preparatory School
- Staples-Motley High School
- Wheaton Area High School
- Application General Questions
- Essay: 1-2 pages double spaced. Describe your personal belief/philosophy as it relates to the pro-life movement and share an example that demonstrates your involvement and commitment to the pro-life movement.
- Statement of Need and Responsibility: Briefly share a personal, life, or family circumstance affecting your need for this scholarship.
- List of Activities for: 1) Community Service i.e. civic and church volunteer activities; 2) Extracurricular School Activities, i.e. school activities that are not graded; and 3) Work Experience
- Electronic Transcript:
- High School Students: You must enter your guidance officer’s email address into the application at least 5 days prior to the deadline. This will allow your guidance officer to add your transcript to the application prior to the deadline.
- College Students: Must obtain a transcript from the college registrar office and upload as a PDF. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable if they are signed by the registrar’s office.
- May: Recipients will be notified via email in early May.
- June 15: Recipients must sign their scholarship agreement and provide college information. CommunityGiving will verify that you are enrolled as a full-time student at the college.(Full-time enrollment is typically 12-16 credits)
- June: Inform your college that you have received the scholarship.
- September 1: Generally, full payment will arrive at your college unless otherwise notified.
Apply For This Scholarship
Online applications only.
*To apply for this scholarship, you must have an existing Scholarship Management System account or create a new account.