The Audrey A. Lundeen Bluebird Scholarship is intended for current high school seniors who plan to pursue their interests in dance, theater, or music (vocal or instrumental) in college or some other advanced arts training beyond high school. The student does not need to plan to major in dance, theater, or music but must plan to do advanced study/training to keep the arts a part of their lives. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one senior to use for his/her advanced training in the arts.

In addition to the Audrey Lundeen Award, the Bluebird Foundation also gives away eleven additional awards during their Fall Scholarship season. These include:

• Nels Hursh Culinary Award ($500)

• Jim Putnam Award – Cloquet Eagles Club Aerie 1163 ($500)

• Cloquet Eagles Club Aerie 1163 Award ($500)

• Patrick Perfetti Music Excellence Award ($500)

• James Stellmaker Brass Award by Big Daddy’s Burgers ($500)

• C.M. Bud Schultz Music Award ($500)

• Rose Mary Harmeier Hoene Dance Award ($500)

• Mark Anderson Jazz Award ($500)

• Dewey Asbach Performing Arts Achievement Award ($500)

• Bill Sandwick Songwriter/Music Creativity Award ($500)

• John D Munsell Theater Award ($500)

Award winners should make every effort to attend the Christmas by the Lake Gala on December 3rd at the Clyde Event Center

APPLICATIONS CLOSED AT 4PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2025

Along with the completed application form, applicants must also include a letter of recommendation from a teacher or coach familiar with the student’s artistic achievements and interests. Recommendations may also be submitted online or mailed to the address noted.

Students, teachers, or coaches should call 218-727-1177 with questions about the Bluebird Foundation and its scholarship program.