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Several scholarships are available to high school seniors. Each have a variety of criteria and requirements that students must meet. Students must apply for all scholarships, to be eligible.
The scholarship listing is updated regularly as new information is provided and becomes available, please check back often. If you discover broken links or expired scholarships, please notify Ms. Kempthorne via email-thank you in advance.
- Applying to your chosen colleges no later than December 1st is the very best opportunity for grants, scholarships and financial aid packages. Once accepted, apply for all college based scholarships for which you qualify. Visit your college website under 'Financial Aid.'
- Special Note: After completing online college applications, students must notify Ms. Kempthorne (via email) as to where official transcripts and ACT scores need to be sent, as this completes the application process.
- Students are responsible for deadlines and materials sent to scholarship agencies.
- If students require letters of recommendation, transcripts, or other documentation from others, they should request these documents a minimum of two weeks before the deadline.
- Letters of recommendation may be used for many scholarships, keep an electronic file of these letters for future use.
National Scholarships: Don't Allow Free Money To Pass You By:
https://www.studentscholarships.org/2016scholarships.php
http://fastweb.com
http://collegeboard.com
www.scholarships.com
www.careesandcolleges.com
www.petersons.com/finaid
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Multiple scholarships offered by the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials! Information, directives and application:
https://www.wasbo.com/WASBO/About_Us/Scholarships/WASBO/About_Us/Scholarships.aspx?hkey=ba7533de-686e-41af-af3a-79ad4a8abe6c
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Multiple (over 900 individual) scholarships available to Wisconsin students! Bonus: A plethora of valuable post-secondary and career based information! Pin this website as a favorite...and check back often!!!
https://www.studentscholarships.org
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Two $1,500 scholarships are awarded through the Vietnam Veterans of America Wisconsin State Council. See the application and directives below.
https://www.vvawi.org/wsc-committees/scholarship/application.html
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Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship
A highly competitive scholarship opportunity in which high school students will be evaluated on their leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement. The foundation awards $10,000 scholarships to one hundred graduating seniors in Wisconsin.
Paper Applications are not accepted. All applications must be submitted using the SmartSimple application process. The link is below.
https://hkf.smartsimple.com
The Deadline for all required documentation is November 4, 2018 @ 11:59.59 p.m.
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American Legion of Wisconsin: Multiple Scholarships:
Visit the department website for the applications and directives: www.wilegion.org
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Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
The Healthcare Leaders Scholarship is offered to students entering or currently pursuing an educational program related to nursing or medicine. Students must be at least 17 years of age and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
All applicants must submit a 600 to 1,000-word essay explaining what they hope to accomplish during their career in the medical field and how the scholarship would fulfill those goals. Recommended topics are included in the Personal Essay section.
Finalists will be notified in February and must provide proof of enrollment and GPA (letters of acceptance, transcripts, etc.) before the scholarship recipient is selected.
Apply and submit online: http://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/
Deadline: January 29, 2019.
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Wisconsin Education Association Council
For those students planning a career in education, this scholarship opportunity is for you. Students must rank in the top 25% of his/her class or have achieved a 3.0 GPA. Winners will receive $1,450 per year for four years, provided they remain academically eligible.
Apply and submit online: http://weac.org/member-benefits/weac-scholarships/.
Deadline: February 1, 2019.
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Wisconsin School Counselor Association High School Scholarship
Students must be a current high school senior attending a public or private high school in Wisconsin and will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2019-20 school year.
Deadline : November 1, 2018. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Apply at http://wscaweb.org
Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs
Talent Incentive Program (TIP)
The TIP grant aids low-income and disadvantaged Wisconsin students with additional college funding to help reduce the student’s amount of loan, work-study, or unmet need. More information and the application is available on the Wisconsin Department of Instruction website. Funding is very limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
GEAR UP is designed to assist low income students succeed in secondary school so that they will graduate from high school and pursue higher education. More information and the application is available on the Wisconsin Department of Instruction website. Funding is very limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Local, Regional and National Scholarships:
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin: Multiple Scholarships (some in AG & Welding)
Several scholarships are available! Don't Miss Out!
The guidelines and applications are found at:
https://www.cfsw.org/scholarships/high-school-students/parkview-high-school/
Deadlines Vary: See the link above for all necessary information, including deadlines
Rock County Scholarships -American Business Women's Association-Multiple Scholarships
Several scholarships are available! The guidelines and applications are found at: http://sbmef.org/Site/Scholarships.cfm
DEADLINES: Varied depending on the scholarship.
UW Cooperative Extension Scholarships
Rock County 4-H Alumni Association
Several scholarships are available! The guidelines and applications are found at https://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/forms-and-applications/
DEADLINES: Varied depending on the scholarship.
Delta Theta Sigma Scholarships-Multiple Scholarships
Several scholarships are available! The guidelines and applications are found at www.deltathetasigma.com
DEADLINES: Varied depending on the scholarship.
National FFA Collegiate Scholarships-Multiple Scholarships
Several scholarships are available! The guidelines and applications are found at https://www.ffa.org/scholarships
DEADLINES: Varied depending on the scholarship.
Engineers Foundation Scholarships-Multiple Scholarships
Several scholarships are available! The guidelines and applications are found at http://www.wspe.org/efwi.shtml
DEADLINES: Varied depending on the scholarship.
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship.
Deadline is the end of each month.
Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted for a minimum of six credits or plan to attend one of the 16 Wisconsin Technical College campuses. They must be family members, employees or players of a WAMO member business. They must have a recommendation from a WAMO member
Deadline: open until awarded
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
This scholarship is awarded to students who excel in sports, in class and in the community. Applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better, be proven leaders and role models within their school and community and perform in one of the 43 eligible school sponsored sports. Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com
Deadline: Oct 3, 2018
Coca Cola Scholars Foundation
The Coca Cola Scholars Foundation supports 1400 college students each year, with annual scholarships of $3.45 million, through two nationally recognized programs. Eligibility information and online application can be found at http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs .
Deadline: October 31, 2018.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
If you've made a difference by volunteering in your community, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Deadline: November 6, 2018. Apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com .
Hagan
Scholarships are open to graduating high school seniors with at least a 3.5 GPA and from a rural area (a county with less than 50,000 people). Applicant must live in an eligible state (see website for details – Middle America) and demonstrate financial need.
Deadline: November 15, 2018
https://haganscholarships.org/
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
The 2017 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Online application and more information here: http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/mvs.cfm.
Deadline: November 15, 2018.
Robert Hiller
Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students in the state of Wisconsin who are in a baking/pastry arts-related field that prepares candidates for a retail baking profession.
Deadline: December 1, 2018
https://wibakers.wordpress.com/scholarships/hiller-scholarship/
3RD ANNUAL CEO MIDWEST-UW WHITEWATER
Calling all public speakers and business majors! You could earn 1 Year of Free Tuition! Pitch your idea and make it happen! Pitch Information and application: http://www.uwwceo.com/midwestpitch/
Deadline: December 5, 2018
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships
Reward students that are working to end hunger in their communities. To support their innovative efforts, winners get a $5,000 scholarship for school and a $5,000 matching grant to give to the hunger-related charity of their choice.
Deadline: December 5, 2018.
http://us.stop-hunger.org/home/grants.html
"Mean Stinks" Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students who are at least 17 years of age and are residents of the United States. You must submit an essay of no more than 500 words that describes a kind or nice act you have committed that is aimed at stopping bullying in order to be considered for this award. Apply at this website.
Deadline : December 14, 2018.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Students demonstrating ambition and self drive are eligible for scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000. One winner is selected in each state, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted, so apply early. The application is here
Deadline : December 15, 2018.
AXA Achievement Community Award
High school seniors who plan to attend a two year or four year accredited college are eligible. Applicants will be evaluated based on ambition and self-drive as demonstrated by outstanding achievement in school, community or work related activities. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted, so apply early. More information and the application are found here.
Deadline : December 15, 2018
Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarship
The EFW scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who plan to study engineering at a four-year ABET accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering and shall intend to enter the profession of engineering upon graduation. Each applicant will be considered for five different scholarships, with a total award amount of $22,000. In addition to the state scholarship program, several local chapters award scholarships to students in their area. They will use this same application for their selection and awards. Application and more information online.
Deadline: December 18, 2018
ACLS Medical Training Scholarship
High school seniors and college students can apply. The following fields are eligible: nursing school, medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, respiratory therapy, paramedic program, EMT program. Details and application are on the website.
Deadline : December 31, 2018
Rove Pest Control Scholarship
Rove Pest Control in Minneapolis will offer $500 scholarship. This opportunity is open to high school students and graduates nationwide who have been accepted to a college or university. More information and the online application can be found at http://www.rovepestcontrol.com/rove-pest-control-scholarship/
Deadline : December 31, 2018.
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship
The NWTF Academic Scholarship is available to eligible seniors (all eligibility requirements are listed on the application and include NWTF membership and a 3.0+ GPA). The application here
Deadline: January 1, 2019.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
In honor of the legacy and character of President Ronald Reagan, this program annually rewards up to 20 college bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships. Additional information and a link to the application are here.
Deadline: January 4, 2019.
Rock Energy Cooperative
Rock Energy Cooperative will award 10- $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will be continuing their education at an accredited school. If your household receives electricity or natural gas from Rock Energy Co-op....you are eligible to apply!
Applicants will be judged on general merit, cooperation, leadership abilities, financial need and class ranking. The application can be downloaded here.
Deadline: January 9, 2019.
AWSC Scholarship
Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are current members in the AWSC and plan to pursue further education in an accredited two or four-year institution of higher learning.
https://www.awsc.org/About-Us/Scholarships.aspx
Deadline : January 11, 2019.
U.S. Army – Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence
The U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence program seeks to highlight the
Nation’s top high school athletes who share key attributes of U.S. Army Soldiers and Pro Football Hall of Fame values; and who not only excel athletically, but also excel academically and are active in their communities.
Deadline: All nomination information will need to be submitted via email to USArmy@ProFootballHOF.com by midnight EDT, January 12, 2019. You will receive an email confirmation when your email is delivered successfully.
WATDA Technician Scholarship
The Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers is pleased to announce that scholarships will be available in 2016 for graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a career in the auto and truck industry. There are of four eligible programs: Automotive, Diesel, Auto Collision and Motorcycle. Scholarships will be awarded in the spring and summer of 2016 with funding to begin with the 2016 fall semester. More information, the application, and the mailing address are all on the website.
Deadline: January 16, 2019.
Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association Scholarship
Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a Wisconsin-based college or university with an interest in outdoor recreational communication.
https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/states/wisconsin-scholarships/
Deadline : January 17, 2019..
Horatio Alger Scholarship
The Horatio Alger program seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as critical financial need. Apply online at https://www.horatioalger.org
Deadline : January 25, 2019.
Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
One $1000 scholarship to a student seeking a career in healthcare who is accepted to a nursing or medical related program at an accredited institution. GPA: 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: January 29, 2019
https://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/
Great Clips Scholarship
Open to those seniors pursuing or currently enrolled in a Cosmetology Program. Please visit: greatclipscareers.com/scholarships for the application and the directives. If you have any questions, please contact recruiting@greatclips.com
DEADLINE: January 31, 2019
Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship
The number and amount of scholarships will be determined by the WPAA committee. Seniors entering a post-secondary institution which leads to a two or four year degree in police science, criminal justice or law-enforcement, are eligible to apply.
Apply Online at the Website Below:
https://wppa.com/scholarship-program/
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2018
The David J. Palcic Memorial Scholarship
Open to all graduating seniors attending high school in Southern Wisconsin or Northern Illinois. Scholarship criteria includes submitting a essay explaining how your life has been affected by suicide. Apply at www.statelinecf.org
Deadline : January 11, 2019
America's Farmers Grown Ag Leaders, Monsanto Fund
America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders is offering students an opportunity to earn a $1500 scholarship in an ag-related field of study, helping grow the next generation of ag leaders. Go to GrowAgLeaders.com for more information and rules. Apply at FFA.org/scholarships.
Deadline: February 1, 2019.
SOCIETY'S ASSETS SCHOLARSHIP
Students with permanent and substantial physical or sensory disabilities could be eligible for up to $25,000 in scholarships, with the number and amount of individual awards to be determined in May 2019.. Applicants must reside in the Society's Assets service area, which includes the counties of Racine, Kenosha, Wal-worth, Rock, and Jefferson. Graduating high school seniors, continuing students, or adults returning to school on a full-time basis to seek a post-secondary degree in the Fall of 2019 are eligible. Judging will be based on academic record, extracurricular activities, personal essay, and recommendations
If you qualify based on the above criteria, please see Ms. Kempthorne for the application and the directives.
Deadline: February 1, 2019
WASBO 2018 Scholarship Program - Multiple Scholarships
Several scholarships are available! Scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates who are graduating high school seniors in the spring of the selection year. Scholarship recipients may pursue any course of study. The scholarships will be awarded to students attending any accredited college or university (public or private). The objective of these awards is to provide financial assistance to deserving students. For application and directives see:
https://wasbo.com/WASBO/About_Us/Scholarships_WASBO/Scholarships_HS.aspx
DEADLINE: February 1, 2019.
Wisconsin Education Association Council
Seniors whose parents qualify in one of these membership categories are eligible: active WEAC member, active retired member, or parent who died while holding a membership. Students must also rank in the top 25% of class, have a 3.0 GPA, plan to pursue an education major or minor, and intend to teach in Wisconsin.
Deadline: February 1, 2019 and the materials are found here.
Wisconsin Cattlemen's Scholarship Program
The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s scholarship is available to any high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in any university, technical college, community college in the United States, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agricultural Short Course Program.
Apply at https://www.wisconsincattlemen.com/resources/scholarships
Deadline: February 18, 2019
Wisconsin Elks Association: US Constitution Contest Held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 am
The Janesville Elks #254 is sponsoring the US Constitution scholarship contest for all graduating seniors. The potential for a $500 Scholarships is awarded if chosen as the first place winner at the local level, to advance to the state level.
If you are interested, See Ms. Kempthorne for the registration paperwork.
DEADLINE TO THE JANESVILLE ELK LODGE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Mercy Health Scholarships-Multiple
Scholarships are intended for seniors entering the medical field with an above average GPA who have served their community through volunteer work.
Visit the following for the application and directives.
https://mercyhealthsystem.org/mercyhealth-association-of-volunteers-scholarships/
Deadline Online: March 1, 2019
Rock County 4-H Fair Alumni Association
The Rock County 4-H Alumni Association is pleased to offer up to 16 $500-$1,000 scholarships to Rock County 4-H and FFA members who currently are high-school seniors or in the first year of post-secondary education. Scholarships will be awarded at high-school scholarship award programs and at the Rock County 4- H Fair Alumni Association annual meeting during the Fair. Previous scholarship winners are not eligible. Students selected as scholarship recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA during their fall semester of post-secondary education.
https://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/files/2011/05/4-H-Alumni-Scholarship-Application-2018.pdf
Deadline: February, 12, 2019.
BBB Student Of Integrity Scholarship
The Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin awards scholarships to Wisconsin high school students who have demonstrated character, leadership, and ethical values. The scholarships will be awarded for post-high school education at any Wisconsin-based accredited college beginning in the fall of 2018, including community colleges/technical colleges. As the scholarship recipients pursue their careers, BBB Serving Wisconsin hopes to develop future business leaders who will promote ethics in the Wisconsin marketplace.
Deadline: February 14, 2019
https://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/scholarships/about/
WiRSA-Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Scholarships
Ten scholarships in the amount of $750!
Application: https://wirsa.org/wirsa-scholarship/
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Delta Theta Sigma Scholarship-UW Madison Attendees:
Open to all high school graduates accepted to UW -Madison, Fall of 2019. Multiple Scholarships available!
www.deltathetasigma.com
DEADLINE: February 15, 2019
Mediacom Communications World Class Scholarship
All high school seniors living in an area serviced by Mediacom are eligible to apply for a $1000 scholarship.
Winners will be selected based on academic achievement and leadership.
Deadline: February 16, 2019.
Simon Youth Community Scholarship
One $1500 award will be given to one high school senior who lives within 50 miles of Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. The student must plan to attend an accredited university, two or four year college, or technical or vocational school. Applications are available online at syf.org/scholarships. Students must upload their transcripts and their parent or guardian's most recently filed tax form.
Deadline: February 20, 2019.
Wisconsin Sports Awards Contest
To apply, you just be a high school senior with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who has participated in a WIAA sanctioned sport. See website at cousinssubs.com/scholarship for a set of official rules. Application is available online from February 1 through February 28, 2019. First place prize is $7500 and runner up prize is $2500.
Students of Integrity Scholarship
Please visit http://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/scholarships/apply/ to obtain the application and the directives.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2019
Educators Credit Union Scholarship
To qualify, you must be the primary owner of an active account at ECU with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The application and directives are available at : https: www.ecu.com/scholarship
WIESA (Wisconsin Electronic Security Association Youth Scholarship)
Two scholarships are available to sons and daughters of active-duty police and fire personnel. Online application and instructions can be found at:
www.wiesa.org/youth-scholarship-application/
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Wisconsin Tuition Grant
Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident attending an independent Wisconsin college or university. Selection is based upon financial need. Applicant must submit FAFSA.
Renewable up to five years if recipient continues to demonstrate financial need.
Deadline : March 1, 2019
http://heab.state.wi.us/programs.html#scholarship
The Gallery Collection Scholarship-Calling all Artists!
An opportunity for talented artists to create and submit a painting, drawing or photograph that the Gallery Collection judges deem most worthy of being made into a greeting card! A $10,000 scholarship.
Application and Directives Can be Found Here.
Deadline : March 1, 2019
Rock River Valley Tooling & Machining
The RRVTMA is offering five $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors graduating. Applicant's primary residence must be in Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, Ogle, Stephenson or Whiteside County in Illinois or Rock or Walworth County in Wisconsin. The applicant's intended course of study must be in a manufacturing technology or manufacturing engineering related major. The application and more details can be found on this website.
Deadline: March 1, 2019
Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards
Varsity Brands offers multiple award categories to celebrate school spirit, involvement, achievement and self confidence. Applications require an essay, letter of recommendation, two photographs and optional links to additional media. Please see varsitybrands.com for all the details and to submit an entry online.
Deadlines vary.
Beloit Evening Lions Club Scholarship
A $1,000 scholarship will be granted to a graduating senior, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, pursuing a two or four year degree, including trade/technical schools.
Application & Directives: www.e-clubhouse.org/site/beloit_evening
Deadline: March 8, 2019
Blackhawk Community Credit Union Scholarship
Eighteen scholarships are available! For application and requirements:
https://www.bhccu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-Scholarship_App_fillv3.pdf
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Wisconsin High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
The American Legion Oratorical Scholarship program begins with a contest at the local level, and the opportunity to compete at the county and district levels takes place in January. Twelve district winners compete for the regional and state titles at Ripon College in February. The state winner represents Wisconsin at the national contest in April. Awards range from $600 to $18,000. More information and application are here. Plan to get started in the fall.
Deadline: March 18, 2019.
WIESA-Wisconsin Electronic Security Association
Awards are presented to one son/daughter of an active member of a Wisconsin fire department and one to a son/daughter of an active member of the Wisconsin police department. www.wiesa.org/youth-scholarship-application/
Deadline: March 23, 2019
South Central Wisconsin Builders Association Scholarship
Scholarships ranging from $500-$1000 will be awarded to seniors pursuing a career in building related fields.
Minimum 2.5 GPA required. See Ms. Kempthorne for the application and directives.
Deadline: March 29, 2019
Rock County Association for Home and Community Education
Scholarship will be awarded to a Rock County resident who is entering an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school. Application and directives can be down loaded at https://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/files/2017/12/2018-HCE-Scholarship.docx
DEADLINE: March 31, 2019
SFM Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa who are a dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment in their state.
Deadline: March 31, 2019
https://www.sfmfoundation.com/application_information.cfm
SFM Foundation
The SFM Foundation provides scholarships to students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while working for MN, IA or WI employers. Please see their website for more information.
Deadline: March 31, 2019.
Harry H. Bliss Scholarship
The Janesville Gazette, WCLO and WJVL offer this scholarship to assist area graduating seniors who plan to prepare for a career in Communications and Journalism. Applicants must be in the upper half of their graduating class. Details and the application are found on this link.
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Badger Chordhawks Chorus Scholarship
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior who plans to pursue a degree in vocal music. Please visit the following for application and directives:
www.badgerchordhawks.com
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation
Offered to students pursuing post-secondary education in fields related to the restaurant and hospitality industries, such as Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, and Food Science. The application, criteria and directives can be found online at:
http://wirestaurant.org/ef/scholarships.php (Go to tab, Education Foundation)
Deadline : April 1, 2019
Helen Grandt Blue Notes Scholarship
$500 scholarship open to seniors pursuing a career in vocal music. See Ms. Kempthorne for application and directives.
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Beloit Area Retired Educators Association Scholarship
The $500-$1,000 scholarship is open to seniors who plan to pursue a degree in education. Please see Ms. Kempthorne for a copy of the application and all directives.
Deadline: April 12, 2019
Jessica Joy Arnold Scholarship
In honor of Jessica Joy Arnold, an annual scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to a qualified senior attending an accredited, not-for-profit college or university, full time. The application, criteria and directives can be found online at http://jessicajoyarnold.com.
Deadline: April 15, 2019.
Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial Art Scholarship
The Dream Pool Foundation will award two $2000 and three $1000 scholarships to provide assistance to individuals pursuing education in the visual arts. Eligibility requirements and the application can be found at this link .
Deadline: April 24, 2019
Fountainhead Essay Contest
Contest is open to students who are in 11th or 12th grade who have read Ayn Rand’s “Fountainhead.” Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to “Fountainhead.” There is no citizenship requirement to participate. In addition to the general contest, there are special regional contests for students in Chicagoland (Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin) and Colorado. See Website for more information.
Deadline: April 25, 2019
Premier Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Scholarship
Open to seniors pursuing degrees in the medical or dental field. 3.0 GPA required. See Ms. Kempthorne for the application and scholarship directives.
Deadline for submission in person or via US Mail: April 26, 2019
Ab Nicholas Scholarship
The Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation seeks to make a college degree affordable for Wisconsin high school students who participate as players or managers in their school’s basketball program. Need-based scholarships, renewable annually, are offered for two- and four-year programs at any University of Wisconsin System school. More information and applications are found on the website.
Applications Available: February 1, 2019
Deadline: April 30, 2019.
Various Scholarships/Criteria/Dollar Amounts-Deadlines in May and June 2018
Apply online at: https://www.studentscholarships.org
Deadline: Various in May and June 2019
Kids Chance of Wisconsin Scholarship
Up to $5,000 per year. Open to the children of Wisconsin workers who have been seriously injured or killed due to work-related accidents.
The application can be found at: www.kidschanceofwi.org
Deadline to apply online: May 1, 2019
B. Davis Scholarship
Students can apply for a $1,000 scholarship by writing a short essay. Application is found here and the deadline is
Deadline: May 24, 2019.
AED Superstore Scholarship
AED Superstore is located in Northern Wisconsin and is offering its first bi-annual scholarship of $1000 to eligible students. Submissions may be in written or video format. The link is here.
Deadline: May 31, 2019.
HBO LAW SCHOLARSHIP
$750 awarded to one student attending an accredited two or four year college/university beginning Fall 2019. A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is required. Apply and submit online: http://hbolawfirm.com/law-justice-scholarship/
Deadline: May 31, 2019.
Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship
The scholarship is open to any senior enrolling in a Wisconsin public or private college or vocational college. The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest.
Please visit http://wisctowns.com/scholarship-program to view the requirements, directives and where to US Mail all necessary documetation.
DEADLINE: May 31, 2019
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
Students can compete for a $1,000 scholarship by writing an essay and submitting the application found here.
Deadline: June 14, 2019.
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship
Students planning to attend a post secondary institution in the U.S. or Canada with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship. Applicants must submit a short story. The application can be submitted online here.
BigSun Scholarship
Graduating senior athletes are eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship. Application is here
Deadline : June 19, 2019.
The Recovery Village Scholarship
A $1,000 award will be given to a student pursuing a health-related degree program. Areas of study that will be considered include, but are not limited to, counseling, social work, emergency medicine, pre-med, nursing, psychology (with a focus on addiction counseling or a substance-abuse related field). Applicants must submit an essay no more than 500 words describing why they are passionate about health care, with a focus on substance abuse and mental health. Essays can draw from personal or professional experience.
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/scholarships/#gref
DEADLINE: June 30, 2019
Wisconsin National Guard Tuition Grant
Applicants must be Wisconsin National Guard enlisted members and warrant officers in good standing who do not have a bachelor's degree. Recipients may use the grant at any campus of the University of Wisconsin System, a public institution of higher education under the Minnesota-Wisconsin student reciprocity agreement or an accredited institution of higher education in Wisconsin.
http://dma.wi.gov/DMA/support/education
Deadline: 90 days after completion of course/term
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