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 2025. 

We are celebrating 36 years of the B.E.S.T. impact!!  Since 1988, the B.E.S.T. Scholarship Foundation has awarded $3.7 million dollars in scholarships to 3,100 Simley High School graduates. 

Your donation will assist students in pursuing their higher education goals.

Meet our 2025 IGH B.E.S.T. Foundation Scholarship Recipients.  The Inver Grove Heights B.E.S.T. Foundation awarded 106 scholarships totaling $183,549 to Simley High School Seniors on May 28, 2025. 

The highlight of the B.E.S.T. Foundation year was the evening of May 28, when we gathered at Simley High School for the announcement of our 2025 B.E.S.T. Foundation Scholarship recipients. It was a night filled with excitement as we collectively witnessed the premiere of the 2025 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 is a moment that embodies the best impact of generosity and hope.     www.ighbestfoundation.com

2025 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact: "It impacted me in such a positive way because now I don't have to stress about a few funds and it just takes the stress and load off of me and my parents a little bit which is the best feeling possible." NM

2025 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

2025 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact: "This scholarship is helping me have the opportunity to direct all of my focus towards school. Trying to figure out how to pay for college is extremely stressful and distracting. It is reassuring to have extra support to pursue my goals, and for that I am extremely grateful to all the donors and advocates for education. Thank you!." LG

2025 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact:  "This Scholarship has impacted me a lot. It has added a lot of help financially, and it showed me that someone else believes in my goals, and me achieving them. I just want to say thank you again for this amazing opportunity!" OG

2025 B.E.S.T. Scholarship Recipient impact: "The Inver Grove Heights B.E.S.T Foundation has supported by helping ease the financial burden of being a first generation college student. It has allowed me the opportunity to fully focus on my studies and get involved in extracurricular activities that will enrich my learning experiences. It is also a powerful  reminder that my community believes in me and my future."  SM

2024-2025 Simley High School: BIPOC 58%, White 42%. Student receiving Educational Benefits over 45%