Anoka County was organized by an act of the territorial Legislature on May 23, 1857, the year prior to Minnesota's admission to the Union. It was formed from parts of Ramsey County and Benton County; the Rum River previously divided the line between the two counties.
The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to high school graduates on the basis of submitted evidence of academic success, financial need, extracurricular activities (including community service), involvement with Hackney Horses and/or Ponies, and personal references.
Eligible entering students are invited to apply for a Rutgers College Academic Excellence Award shortly after their offer of admission to Rutgers College. Eligible continuing students are invited to apply at the end of each academic year. All Rutgers College Academic Excellence Awards are processed through the Office of the Dean. Mitchell Adelman Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing. For sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are in the top third of their class and have an interest in creative writing.