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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 grants, to be eligible.
The scholarship listing is updated regularly as new information is provided and becomes available, please check back often.
- Applying early-no later than December 1st (and being accepted) to your chosen college(s) is the very best opportunity for grants (free money, loan-free) and financial aid packages. Accepted students should apply for all available grants for which they qualify, via college websites, under 'Financial Aid.' Students must apply, to be eligible.
- 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 one week before the deadline.
- Letters of recommendation may be used for many scholarships, keep an electronic file of these letters for future use.
- When you receive it in December, be sure to fill out your Parkview Local Scholarship packet and submit via Google Drive no later than January 24, 2018.
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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ORFORDVILLE LION'S CLUB ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP-$500!
Due to the generosity of our local Lion's Club, Parkview Seniors are eligible for a $500 Scholarship. Criteria includes a 3.0 GPA, official transcript , a 500 word essay and enrollment in a two or four year institution.
See Ms. Kempthorne for the directives and documentation.
DEADLINE BACK TO MS. KEMPTHORNE IS APRIL 25, 2018
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SCWBA ( South Central Wisconsin Builders Association) Scholarship
Are you interested in pursuing a career in building related fields? This Scholarship is for YOU! $1,000 (two) scholarships will be provided to local graduating seniors.
See Ms. Kempthorne for the application and directives.
DEADLINE TO SCWBA: APRIL 1, 2018
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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.
All applications must be received by January 29, 2018. 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/
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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 online is February 1, 2018.
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2017-18 WIRSA Scholarship:
In recognition of the tremendous efforts put forth by the Wisconsin’s rural schools to provide their students with quality education in an ever-changing environment, it is with pleasure that the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WIRSA) offers an annual scholarship program in the amount of $500.
Each school must screen and evaluate its own applicants, based upon criteria set forth on the WiRSA Scholarship Application Form and then choose a single semi-finalist be forwarded to WiRSA for consideration (each school may submit only one entry for consideration).
See Ms. Kempthorne for an Application and Directives.
Deadline is February 1, 2018
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Vietnam Veterans of America & Associates
Rock River Chapter #236
Scholarship is for open to students who are children/grandchildren of the prior active duty service personnel who were on active duty during the Vietnam Era. (Jan '59 thru May '75).
See Ms. Kempthorne for an Application and Directives.
Deadline is March 21, 2018
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US Constitution Scholarship
Scholarship is offered to only the state of Wisconsin students. Scholarship is awarded to the winner of a local and state test that contains forty multiple choice questions on the US Constitution with a tie-breaking essay. Local test will be administered on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Janesville, WI and the winner will go on to the state contest on Sunday, March 18, 2018.
See Ms. Kempthorne for an Application and Directives.
Deadline for registration is January 29, 2018
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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
Several scholarships are available! The guidelines and applications are found at: http://www.cfsw.org/scholarships/high-school-students/
Rock County Agricultural Scholarship
This scholarship was established to assist young people graduating from Rock County high schools who have been active in agricultural programs and projects.
Deadline March 1, 2018
Ronald J. Jelinek Memorial Fund for Welding Education
For students or adults wanting to learn or improve welding skills. Application is open to anyone living in Rock County. Scholarships will be given for tuition, fees, books, supplies and/or equipment required for courses at the educational institution.
Deadline March 1, 2018
See your guidance counselor for the following scholarship:
Carol & Norman Aulabaugh Charitable Scholarship
For students who will be attending Blackhawk Technical College. Financial need must be a consideration and the student must demonstrate that without the scholarship the possibility of attending school would be remote or at least very difficult. Student should also exhibit appropriate social/behavioral skills. This is a FULL TUITION scholarship.
Deadline April 1, 2018
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.
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 15, 2018
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. Deadline Oct 3, 2017 Apply online at www.wendysheisman.com .
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 is October 31, 2017.
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 2018-19 school year. The deadline is November 1, 2017. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Apply at http://wscaweb.org/highschoolscholarship#.VhJ2x9NVikp .
Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship
Students will be evaluated on their leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement. Parkview is allowed to nominate ONE student. One hundred graduating seniors in Wisconsin will receive $5,000 grants.
See hhttp://www.kohleducation.org/studentexcellence/public/application_and_selection.php for more information and to apply.
Deadline is November 3, 2017 @ 4:00 pm.
Note the potential increased demand of the electronic plateform at that time so take that into account when submitting at last minute.
**It is no longer a requirement that students submit a letter from a counselor or principal. They may still write a letter but that letter may also be replaced with a letter from any source that the student deems appropraiate, including a second teacher or second person from outside of the immediate school context.** (10/27/17)
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 is November 7, 2017. Apply online at http://spirit.prudential.com .
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. Selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, up to 40 students will become Jack Kent Cooke Scholars and have access to funding for up to four years for undergraduate studies. See http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/ for details and application.
Deadline is November 14, 2017.
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 is November 15, 2017
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. Application and more information here: http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/mvs.cfm. The application must be submitted to the Elks Lodge nearest to the applicant's home by November 27, 2017.
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 is December 1, 2017
https://wibakers.wordpress.com/scholarships/hiller-scholarship/
Transfer Times
Scholarship is open to students enrolled at a two-year community college or technical college in Transfer Times distribution area (Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois). Applicant must fill out a short form. Deadline is December 1, 2017
https://www.transfertimes.com/scholarship.html
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 is December 5, 2017.
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 is December 14, 2017.
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 and the deadline is December 15, 2017.
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. The deadline is December 15, 2017
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. Applications must be submitted to the local chapter and must be postmarked by December 18, 2017. Application and more information online.
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. Deadline is December 31, 2017. Details and application are on the website.
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. The deadline is December 31, 2017. More information and the online application can be found at http://www.rovepestcontrol.com/rove-pest-control-scholarship/.
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 is due to the local chapter by January 1, 2018.
Rock Energy Cooperative
Rock Energy Cooperative will award scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will be continuing their education at an accredited school. The board of directors has decided to limit the applicants to those students whose parents or guardians are members of REC. Applicants will be judged on general merit, cooperation, leadership abilities, financial need and class ranking. Completed applications must be mailed to Rock Energy Cooperative by January 3, 2018. The application can be downloaded here.
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. Applications will be accepted online until January 4, 2018. Additional information and a link to the application are here.
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. Deadline is January 11, 2018.
https://www.awsc.org/About-Us/Scholarships.aspx
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, 2018. 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. The application and testing deadline is January 16, 2018. More information, the application, and the mailing address are all on the website.
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. Deadline is January 17, 2018.
https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/states/wisconsin-scholarships/
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. Deadline is January 25, 2018. Apply online at https://www.horatioalger.org .
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION, PARK CITY CHAPTER
Park City Chapter of ABWA will award up to four/five scholarships to students looking to continue their education.
See Ms. Kempthorne for an Application and Directives.
Deadline is January 26, 2018
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, 2018
https://nurse.org/healthcare-leaders/
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 is February 1, 2018
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. Applications accepted November 15, 2017 through February 1, 2018.
Premier Oral & Maxillofacial Scholarship
Seniors interested in pursuing a degree in the dental or medical field are eligilbe to apply. The scholarship requires a current high school transcript, a 300 word essay and a 3.0 GPA. Hard copy applications are available in the Counseling Office.
All required documentation, including the application, must be received by: February 1, 2018.
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 2017. 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 2018 are eligible. Judging will be based on academic record, extracurricular activities, personal essay, and recommendations. All application materials must be postmarked by February 1, 2018. Download and print an application packet for the 2017 Society's Assets Scholarship Awards.
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 is February 1, 2018
Wisconsin Professional Police Association
Any Wisconsin resident interested in pursuing a college or vocational/technical school degree in police science, criminal justice or a law enforcement related field are urged to apply!
For application and directives go to http://wppa.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Scholarship-App.pdf hard copies can also be found in guidance office.
Deadline: February 1, 2018
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.
Application deadline is February 1, 2018 and the materials are found here.
Mercyhealth Scholarships
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 scale and accepted into, or are currently attending, an Accredited 2 or (preferable) 4 year College or University pursuing a degree in the healthcare field.
See Ms. Kempthorne for application and directives.
Deadline is February 9, 2018
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. The application here must be postmarked and mailed by February 16, 2018.
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, 2018. First place prize is $7500 and runner up prize is $2500.
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. Deadline Deadline February, 12, 2018.
https://fyi.uwex.edu/4hrock/files/2011/05/4-H-Alumni-Scholarship-Application-2018.pdf
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 15, 2018 @ 4:30 pm
https://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/scholarships/about/
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 is no later than February 19, 2018
Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra-Nie Young Artist Competition & Scholarship
Offered to talented string or piano students. In addition to receiving scholarships from Turtle Creek Chamber Orchestra to continue their music education, recipients will be regular performers at TCCO concerts throughout the 2017 season.
See Ms. Kempthorne for an Application and Directives.
Deadline: February 26, 2018
Cousins Subs & Make It Better Foundation
Any high school senior who has participated in a WIAA sanctioned sport and has excelled in academics and community services can apply for the scholarship. Visit cousinssubs.com/scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Students of Integrity Scholarship
Please visit http://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/scholarships/apply/ to obtain the application and the directives.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2018
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
http://heab.state.wi.us/programs.html#scholarship
Ronald J. Jelinek Memorial Fund for Welding Education
This scholarship provides educational opportunities for students to learn or improve welding skills. Application is open to anyone living in Rock County. Scholarships will be given for tuition, fees, books, supplies and/or equipment required for courses at the educational institution. The guidelines and application are found here. All documents must be mailed by March 1, 2018.
The Mercyhealth Association of Volunteers
Scholarship applications are available for high school seniors pursuing a career in the health care field. The Association of Volunteers will award (9) $1,000 scholarships and (2) $500 scholarships. Selection is based upon academic standings, extra-curricular activities, and the candidates volunteerism. This scholarship is awarded for future educational needs.
Apply here.
Deadline: Completed applications must submitted no later than March 1, 2018.
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 to submit your entry is March 1, 2018
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. The application must be received by RRVTMA by March 1, 2018
American Legion, Department of Wisconsin Schneider-Emanuel Scholarship
This scholarship is given to three deserving graduates of any accredited Wisconsin high school for the sum of $1000.00 to be applied to the cost of continuing education at any degree granting college or university within the United States of America. Applicants must be a veteran and current member of the American Legion, a child or grandchild of a current member of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion, or a current member of the Sons of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary/Junior Auxiliary. Please see the website for guidelines and application. Deadline is March 1, 2018.
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. Deadline varies.
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. It must be submitted online by March 1, 2018. Students must upload their transcripts and their parent or guardian's most recently filed tax form.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union Scholarship
Several scholarships are available. Please visit this link for the application and directives. Please contact Colleen Curtis Trappe if you have questions: 608-314-1101.
DEADLINE: March 15, 2018
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 is March 1, 2018
https://www.sfmfoundation.com/application_information.cfm
Advia Credit Union Scholarship
Criteria includes community service, leadership, academic accomplishments, personal essay and college or trade acceptance. Please visit https://www.adviacu.org/advancinglives/advia-foundation/ for the application and directives.
DEADLINE: March 15, 2018
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 is March 15, 2018
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. Contest is March 18, 2018.
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests#atlasshrugged-1
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 to submit completed application and all required documentation is March 23, 2018
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: March 31, 2018
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.
Applicants must apply by March 31, 2018.
Work Ethic Scholoarship Program
Open to those seniors pursuing a career in a high-demand, skilled trade (example: Welding). Visit http://profoundlydisconnected.com/scholarship/ after March 20, 2018 to obtain the application and the directives. If you have questions, please email info@mikeroweworks.com.
DEADLINE: TBD on the above website
Beloit Junior Woman's Club
The Beloit Junior Women's Club offers this scholarship for community volunteerism. This is in memory of past member and Beloit educator Robin Hebert. This is a $1000 scholarship. See Mrs. Kempthorne for additional information and application.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2018
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. The deadline is April 1, 2018. Details and the application are found on this link.
Helen Grandt Blue Notes Scholarship
The Helen Grandt Blue Notes Scholarship is a vocal music scholarship for graduation high school seniors who intend to pursue a career in vocal music. Deadline is April 1, 2018.
Please see Ms. Kempthorn for directives and applications.
Rock Valley Chapter Barbershop Harmony Society
Area graduating male or female senior high school students who are planning on pursuing a four-year degree program with a major or minor in vocal music education, performance, or instruction are eligible to apply. The application, criteria and directives can be found online at scholarships@badgerchordhawks.com
Deadline is April 1, 2018
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
Deadline is April 1, 2018
Beloit Area Retired Educators Association Scholarship ($1000)
Eligibility: Graduating senior planning to enter the field of Education.
How to apply: See Ms. Kempthorne for the application and directives.
Deadline: April 14, 2018
Beloit Evening Lions Club
Offered to graduating seniors pursuing a two or four year degree. A 2.0 GPA is required.
See Ms. Kempthorne for an application and directives.
Deadline: April 14, 2017
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.
The deadline is April 15, 2018.
Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial Art Scholarship
The Dream Pool Foundation will award two $2000 and two $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: Check back soon.
Chewning Legal, LLC Scholarship
Chewning Legal, LLC is pleased to offer the Chewning Legal, LLC Scholarship. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior in Wisconsin, who plans on attending a 4-year college or university and whose parent(s) are currently receiving Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is required. The application is online here .
Deadline : Check back soon.
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. The application will be available February 1, 2017.
Deadline: April 30, 2018.
Various Scholarships/Criteria/Dollar Amounts-Deadlines in May and June 2018
Apply online at: https://www.studentscholarships.org
Deadlines: Various in May and June 2018
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 22, 2018.
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 obtain an application and the necessary directives.
DEADLINE: May 31, 2018
AED Superstore Scholarship
AED Superstore is located in Northern Wisconsin and is offering its first bi-annual scholarship of $1000 to eligible students. You must apply online by May 31, 2018. Submissions may be in written or video format. The link is here.
HBO LAW SCHOLARSHIP
$750 awarded to one student attending an accredited Wisconsin college/university beginning 2017-2018. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required. Apply and submit online: http://hbolawfirm.com/law-justice-scholarship/ Deadline is May 31, 2018.
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
Students can compete for a $1,000 scholarship by writing an essay and submitting the application found here.
Deadline: June 14, 2018.
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.
Deadline: June 15, 2018.
American Muscle
Current college students and high school seniors who are pursuing a career in the automotive field can apply for a $2000 scholarship. The deadline is June 15, 2018. Information and application is on the website.
https://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/scholarships/about/
BigSun Scholarship
Graduating senior athletes are eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship. Application is here and the deadline is June 19, 2018.
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. Deadline: 90 days after completion of course/term
http://dma.wi.gov/DMA/support/education
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All college and university campuses nationwide, offer grants (free money, loan-free) and financial aid for incoming freshmen. Apply early for admission. Students must be admitted to be eligible for grants or financial aid. Qualifications vary but primary consideration focuses on: Academic achievement, leadership and financial need.
Other criteria include community service, artistic talent, extracurricular involvement, your major, and geography (for example, where you graduate from high school). Amounts and due dates vary depending upon scholarship.
Wisconsin Private College Scholarships
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