Scholarship Opportunities |
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Scholarship |
Due Date |
Details |
2019 American
Legion Scholarships |
Varies - send on own |
The American Legion offers a number of
scholarships. Please check their website for scholarship
opportunities!
Link:
https://wilegion.org/page/content/programs/scholarships-and-awards |
Horatio Alger
Association |
10/25/2018 - complete
online |
Criteria for this scholarship are: Critical Financial
Need, Minimum GPA 2.0, Be a US Citizen, Be involved in extra curricular and
community service activities. Apply
at scholars.horatioalger.org |
Wendy's High
School School Heisman |
10/17/2018 - send on
own |
Wendy's®
High School Heisman® is awarding over $60,000 in scholarships to the nation’s
most accomplished scholar-athletes.
Link:
wendys@scholarshipamerica.org
Qualifications:
*Have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or
better.
*Participate in at least one of the 47 sports recognized by the
International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the
National Federation of State High School Association and sponsored by your
school.
*Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for
underclassman.
Deadlines:
Students must submit their application by October 17 at 8 a.m. in order to
be considered. It’s best to complete your application as early as possible to
give your reviewer adequate time to submit their review. |
VFW - Voice
of Democracy - Patriotic Audio Essay Competition |
10/31/2018 - Must
send to local VFW office on your own |
All students grades
9-12th |
Foundation
of WATDA |
1/15/2019 - Must send
on own |
The
Foundation of WATDA awards 70 to 90 scholarships per year to students
attending Wisconsin Technical Colleges for the following technician
program:
*Automotive
*Diesel
*Auto Collision
*Motorcycle
Tuition amounts vary and can be up to full tuition. Average tuition awards are $3,000 ($750 per
semester for four semesters). Snap-on
Tool sets may be awarded independently or in conjunction with tuition awards
and have a retail value of $3,905.
Students that are not already working in the automotive industry can
receive employment assistance. The
goal is to have all students working part-time while attending school to get
on-the-job training and mentoring to enhance their education experience and
graduate with a full-time job!
APPLYING IS EASY!
Go to:
http://www.watda.org/Scholarship and click on the “Apply Online”
button on our website, or click here.
Supporting documentation will still need to be sent in by e-mail, fax
or mail. See “2019 Full Scholarship
Application Information” on our website, or click here for application
requirements.
High school seniors and current technical college students that are in
their first year of a two-year program are encouraged to apply.
Evaluation Form: The
instructor/employer scholarship evaluation form is a confidential online
form. Just click “Automotive
Instructor Scholarship Evaluation” on our website, or click here and submit
your evaluation.
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Kinnard Farms Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship |
3/15/2018
- Must send on own |
Kinnard
Farms is pleased to once again offer the “Kinnard Farms Excellence in
Agriculture Scholarship”. Three scholarships of $1,500 each will
be awarded to graduating seniors in good standing from any of the following
area high schools: Algoma, Denmark, Kewaunee, Luxemburg-Casco or
Southern Door.
Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career with an agricultural
focus at either a (4) year college/university or a (2) year
program.
Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, participation in
school and community activities, goals and aspirations, recommendations and
work experience.
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Engineers
Foundation of Wisconsin (EFW) |
12/17/2018 - Must
send on own |
Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers
is pleased to announce the Engineering Scholarships. The scholarships are 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 intend to enter the profession of engineering upon graduation. Each applicant will be considered for all
of the following scholarships.
---Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarship, 4 scholarships, each
$2,000
---WSPE Past Presidents Scholarship, 1 scholarship, $2,000
---Behling Scholarship, 2 scholarships, each $2,000
---Louis C Geiger Scholarship, 3 scholarships, each $2,000
---Yu-Hwa Terry Ni Prorgram Scholarship, 1-2 scholarships, $2,000
Website:
www.wspe.org/efwi.shtml |
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FIRE
- Foundation for Individual Rights in Education |
12/31/2018 -
Must send on own |
High school juniors and seniors are eligible to
participate in FIRE's essay contest. To enter, students must submit an
essay between 800-1,000 words on the topic of free speech.
First prize = $10,000
Second prize = $5,000
Third Prize = $1,000
To enter visit: thefire.org/contest |
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Mount Mary University Scholarships |
Varies
- send on own |
Students
interested in attending Mount Mary University in Milwaukee are eligible for a
series of scholarship opportunities. There are signature scholarships and
aademic scholarships. Below are the highlights of the schoalrships
offered.
-Caroline Scholars Program - 100% tuition, room and board
-Legacy Award - $1,000/year
-Trustee Award - $500/year
-Badger State Participant Award - $500/year
-Dean's Scholarship - $17,000/year (3.6 GPA or higher and ACT minimum 27)
-Heritage Scholarship - $14,000/year (3.3 GPA or higher and ACT minimum
23)
-Vision Scholarship - $10,000/year (3.1 GPA or higher and ACT minimum
20)
-Achievement Scholarship - $9,000/year (3.0 GPA or higher and ACT minimum
20)
Visit mtmary.edu/scholarships for further information |
OMNOVA Solutions Foundation |
1/19/2019 |
OMNOVA Solutions Foundation is granting a
scholarship for $1,000, renewable for four years to a graduating senior in
the Greater Green Bay area who will attend a four year college or
university starting in the fall of 2019.
Criteria for the scholarship:
-Major: Science related field such as chemistry, chemical engineering,
environmental science
-Cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher
-Two letters of recommendation must be submitted, one from a science/chemistry
teacher
-Evidence of involvement in school and/or community activities
-Financial Need
Mail application applications to:
OMNOVA Solutions Foundation Scholarship Committee
1701 Cornell Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
Also can email applications to Doreen Thomson at
doreen.thomson@omnova.com
Applications can be obtained in the guidance/counseling department |
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Delta Theta Sigma - UW Madison OR Madison Area Technical College
Scholarship Opportunities Only |
2/15/2019
- Must sent on own |
$1000
In House Resident Scholarship - Up to 10 Awarded
$500 Academic Scholarship - Up to 2 Awarded
One application covers both scholarships and is available at:
http://www.deltathetasigma.com/scholarship |
Students of Integrity Scholarship - Better Business Bureau |
2/14/2019
by 4:30pm - Must be sent on own |
The Students of Integrity Scholarship focuses
on seniors who have demonstrated character, leadership and ethical
values. To be eligible for this
scholarship, the student must:
-Be a Wisconsin state resident
-Be a high school senior
-Have at least a 3.0 GPA or show consistent improvement over time
-Plan to attend a Wisconsin-based accredited Higher Education
Institution (two or four year degree) starting in the fall of 2019.
Online application can be found at:
https://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/scholarships/ |
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Trytten Scholarship |
1/31/2019
- Must be turned into guidance office |
The
Department of Chemistry at UW Stevens Point urges qualified students to apply
for the Trytten Scholarship, which is awarded to an incoming freshman who
intends to major in Chemistry at UW Stevens Point.
Criteria for Selection:
-Declared chemistry as your major at UWSP at the time of application
-Received at least a 3.5 GPA in high school
-Demonstrated capacity and potential for excellence in the field of
chemistry
To apply:
1. Complete all sections of student
application (obtained in guidance office)
2. Letter of recommendation submitted
by high school chemistry teacher
3. Submit transcripts
4. Mail materials |
Wisconsin Professional Police Association |
2/1/2019
- Must be mailed on own |
Eligible: Any Wisconsin resident enrolling in a
college or vocational/technical college leading to a two or four year degree
in police science, criminal justice, or law enforcement field
How to Apply:
1. Complete the application which
can be obtained in guidance office
2. Enclose an essay of 200 words or
less outlining why you have chosen a law enforcement career.
3. Enclose 3 letters of
recommendation from 3 different sources.
4. Enclose a transcript of high
school grades
5. Mail application materials to
WPPA Scholarship Committee at 660 John Nolen Drive, Suite 300 in Madison,
WI 53713 |
Lloyd & Bette Drossart Scholarship |
3/15/2019
- Must be turned into counseling department |
Eligible: Graduating seniors that will be attending a
two or four year college or university.
$1,000 will provided to winner who has a GPA higher than 3.0, record
of demonstrated leadership & participation in extracurricular activities,
solid record of community service, and demonstrates a financial need.
How to Apply:
1. Complete the application
2. Write a 750 word essay on your
career and educational goals, your selected profession and your financial
need.
3. Complete the application and
essay and turn into the counseling department no LATER than 3/14/2019 end of
day. |
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation |
4/1/2019
- Must be completed online |
Scholarships
are given to students pursuing post-secondary education in fields related to
the restaurant and hospitality industries - Culinary Arts, Hospitality
Management, or Food Science.
Application must be completed online at the following link:
http://wirestaurant.org/education-foundation/scholarships |