Inver Grove Heights B.E.S.T Scholarship Foundation

The Inver Grove Heights B.E.S.T. Scholarship Foundation mission is to raise funds to award scholarships to graduating seniors from Simley High School.  Help us reach our goal making the B.E.S.T. impact for Simley's Class of 2027. 

Since 1988, the B.E.S.T. Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $4.1 million dollars in scholarships to 3,300 Simley High School graduates. 

Your donation will assist students in pursuing their higher education goals

Meet our 2026 IGH B.E.S.T. Foundation Scholarship Recipients.  The Inver Grove Heights B.E.S.T. Foundation awarded 112 scholarships totaling $194,051 to Simley High School Seniors on May 27, 2026. 

The highlight of the B.E.S.T. Scholarship Foundation year was the evening of May 27, when we gathered at Simley High School for the announcement of our 2026 B.E.S.T. Foundation Scholarship recipients. It was a night filled with excitement as we collectively witnessed the premiere of the 2026 Scholarship Award video, with moments of group recognition and applause for our deserving scholarship recipients. Following a heartwarming reception, where Scholarship Donors, Recipients, and their families came together to share in the joy of giving and receiving. There's something truly magical about witnessing the passing of a B.E.S.T. scholarship award envelope from the donor to the recipient— it's a moment that embodies the best impact of generosity and hope.     www.ighbestfoundation.com

2026 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact: "I am thrilled and honored to know that I have been picked as a recipient. I greatly appreciate this scholarship and your generosity. A scholarship will help support my goals and put me one step closer. This is an investment in my education that will motivate me to work hard and focus on my studies. Thank you again for your generous support!" YSB

2026 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact: "It feels good to be on track to the profession of my dreams. This solidifies the good I am doing and trying to accomplish. My family has always been my biggest cheerleaders, but it feels good to have others outside of my family see my efforts and support me. My scholarship covers my first semester of tuition plus some of my books. That is a huge relief for me as I work to accomplish my dream. I was fortunate to have one year of PSEO already, add that with my scholarship, and I feel fantastic about my path. Thank you so much for believing in me." NA

2026 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact: "First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for your donation toward my future and my career. Your generosity will help me achieve my dream of giving back to my community and building a career centered around helping others. This is a chapter of my life that I am incredibly excited to begin, and your support is one of the many things that will help me move forward in my journey toward working in healthcare." AM

2026 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact:  "Thank you very much for the additional financial support you have given me with this generous scholarship. This will allow me to focus more on my studies and not so much on the cost. I am committed to making the most out of this opportunity and it is very appreciated. " AK

2026 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact: "Thank you so much for your generous support of my education through the 2026 BEST foundation scholarship. I am truly grateful for your investment in my future. Your contribution helps ease the financial burden of my studies and allows me to focus more fully on my academic and personal growth. I sincerely appreciate your kindness and belief in students. Thank you again for making a difference in my life."  MS

2026 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact: "Thank you so very much for this opportunity you have opened up to me. It may not be a lot for some people but growing up I had a single mother who tried her best to give me and my siblings the best childhood possible. We didn't always have much, so even thinking about going to college was always a hushed topic. This scholarship opens new doors that I didn't even think was possible. Thank you." AA

2025-2026 Simley High School: BIPOC 61%, White 39%. Student receiving Educational Benefits over 47%