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Scholarships in Wisconsin
The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Club
Lucky club members can win $1,500 scholarships. Applicants must be high school seniors who have been members of the club for at least two years. They also must plan to go to college. You can learn more about the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs here.
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Students with bleeding disorders can apply to win college scholarships. Applicants must live in Wisconsin. They must submit their high school transcript and three letters of recommendation. They also must write a personal statement about the challenges of their disorder. Scholarships range from $250-$3,000.
The Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship
Students living in Marathon County can apply for this scholarship. Applicants must have had contact with the court in the last seven years. They must submit letters of recommendation, their extracurricular activities, and a personal statement. The scholarship is for $300 and may be renewable for another year.
Roma Lodge gives a $4,000 to the child of a Roma lodge member. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend college or university. They must submit two letters of recommendation.
The Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship
The student with the highest GPA at every Wisconsin public and private high school can win a scholarship. They must attend a Wisconsin Technical College, University of Wisconsin, or another eligible institution in Wisconsin. The scholarship is $2,250 per year for four years.
The Higher Educational Aids Board
Students who are at least 25% Native American can apply to this scholarship. Students must be from Wisconsin and enrolled in an eligible college. They also must show financial need. The scholarship ranges from $250 to $1,100. Scholarships are renewable for up to 10 semesters.
The Wisconsin Minority Undergraduate Retention grants
Undergraduate minority students can apply. They must be either African American, American Indian, Hispanic, or Southeast Asian. Applicants must study at a tribal institution or Wisconsin Technical Institution. Students can get grants from $250 to $2,500 per year. They can be renewed for up to eight semesters.
The Wisconsin Women’s Alliance Foundation
Female students ages 25 and older can apply. They must be enrolled or plan to enroll in college and be residents of Wisconsin. Applicants are chosen for their career goals, employment history, community service, and financial need. The maximum award is $1,000.
The Kohler Foundation awards two scholarships to students graduating from Sheboygan County High Schools. Each scholarship is worth up to $100,000. The Herbert V. Kohler Scholarship awards a student with outstanding leadership skills. The Ruth DeYoung Kohler Scholarship awards students for their artistic talent. Students may choose to attend school in or out of Wisconsin.
The WPS awards several scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the WPS territory. It also awards children of a WPS employee. Applicants must attend college in Wisconsin and be in the top 10% of their class. Scholarship are $1,000.
The Education Foundation Scholarship
Wisconsin students enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program may apply. Applicants must submit their transcripts and a letter of recommendation. 35 students win a scholarship ranging from $1,000-$2,250.
The Wisconsin Agri-Business Association
WABA awards several scholarships to agriculture students. Students must be nominated by their college or university. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500.
The Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators Scholarship
Students enrolled or planning to enroll in a Wisconsin Technical College may apply. They must submit two letters of recommendation, one from a WAMO member and one from a high school instructor. They also must answer essay questions about their academic history, educational goals, and financial need.
The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
Four students in broadcasting programs can win a scholarship. Students must be enrolled in a Wisconsin institution. There are two scholarships for $2,000 and two for $1,000. Applicants must be halfway through their degree. They must submit their transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
Female residents of Wisconsin may apply for up to $3,000. Applicants must be undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, or a private institution. They should have an interest in public service or government. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a letter from their school’s financial aid office.
The American Occupational Therapy Association
The AOTA awards a scholarship to a Wisconsin resident enrolled in an occupational therapy program. The applicant must have completed at least one year. They must have a strong academic background and be a member of the association. The scholarship amount varies.
The Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Scholarship
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in agriculture, veterinary medicine, biotechnology, and environmental science. They must live within 150 miles of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The scholarship is for $2,000 and may be renewed.
The Wisconsin Towns Association
Seven students graduating from a Wisconsin high school can win a $1,000 scholarship. They must be planning to attend a college, university, or technical school in Wisconsin. Applicants are judged on the personal statement they submit.
A graduating high school senior can win $2,000. They must be studying insurance or a related field and sponsored by a PIAW member. To apply, students must submit an essay about their post-graduation career plans.
The Winnebago Community Credit Union awards a scholarship to a graduating high school senior. The applicant must be a WCCU member or the child of a WCCU member. They must plan to attend a college, university, or technical school. One applicant will win $1,500.
Several scholarships are awarded to students graduating from Green Lake, Princeton, or Markesan High Schools. They must plan to pursue a degree in environmental science or mining engineering. Applicants should have a strong academic background, involvement in extracurricular activities, and leadership qualities. The maximum scholarship is $10,000.
The Winnebago County Board Scholarship
Graduating high school seniors in Winnebago County can apply. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. They must write a personal statement on the position they would run for if they ran for Winnebago County office. Several $1,000 scholarships are awarded.
Graduating high school seniors may apply. Their parents must be Menasha Utility customers or residents of Menasha. Two students win a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be planning to attend a college, university, or technical school. They are awarded for their educational goals, academic excellence, and extracurricular activities.
The Unison Credit Union John Aman Memorial Scholarship
A Wisconsin student who is a member of the credit union or the child of a member may apply. They must be graduating high school seniors planning to attend a college, university, or technical school. Students must show commitment to volunteering, academic excellence, and employment. The scholarship amount is $2,000.
Five students enrolled in a University of Wisconsin school can apply to win $3,000. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, volunteer experience, and show financial need. They must submit a personal statement on their meaningful contributions to their community.
The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Scholarship
Graduating Wisconsin high school seniors may apply. They must plan to attend college, university, or technical institution in the United States. Applicants must have a background in the veal, beef, or dairy industries. They should have an interest in an agriculture-related field. Applicants who attend a Wisconsin school and are the children and grandchildren of WCA members get preference. Several scholarships are awarded yearly.
Richard V. Gustafson Scholarship
Graduating high school seniors from Appleton East, Appleton West, Appleton North, or Menasha High Schools may apply. They must plan to major in a human services field. They must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a history of volunteerism. The scholarship is worth $1,000 and is renewable for four years.
Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship
A graduating Wisconsin high school senior planning to study mathematics may apply. Applicants must have a goal of becoming a K-12 teacher. They must submit a letter of recommendation from a mathematics teacher and personal statements. The scholarship is worth $2,000.
Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association
A Wisconsin resident currently enrolled in a college or university may apply. They must have already completed a semester. They also must plan to stay working in Wisconsin after graduating. Scholarships range from $250-$2,000. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship Program
Students enrolled in a college, university, or technical school may apply. They must be studying police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement field. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and an essay explaining their interest in a law enforcement career. Scholarship amounts vary.
The Wisconsin Security Association
Graduating seniors whose parents are full-time, active members of a Wisconsin police or fire department may apply. One child of an active-duty police department member wins $1,500. One child of an active-duty fire department member also wins $1,500. Awards are based on academic achievement, test scores, extracurricular activities, and personal statement. Applicants must submit an essay answering “What it means to me to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community.”
David Knaus Memorial Scholarship
Students who are licensed radio amateurs may apply to win $2,000. They must be residents of Wisconsin and pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree.
Zonta Club of Madison Young Women in Public Affairs
Zonta International awards scholarships to young college bound women who live in a Zonta district. Applicants must show commitment to volunteerism, experience in government or leadership at work. They also must have a passion for empowering women through service and advocacy. Awards vary.
Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship
Wisconsin high school residents planning to attend a school in the Wisconsin Technical College System may apply. Students may receive $2,250 for six semesters.
Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation
Wisconsin high school students who are on their school’s basketball team may apply. They must show a financial need and plan to attend a two- or four-year program at a University of Wisconsin System school. Scholarships are renewable.
Bernard E. Barkin Science Scholarship
Graduating high school seniors from Beloit Memorial High School can win $1,000. Applicants must be interested in science. They also must be planning to enter an accredited in-state university in the upcoming fall.
Brian LaViolette Scholarship Fund
One graduating high school senior from the Partners in Education school districts of Wisconsin can win $10,000. Applicants must show a financial need and academic success throughout high school.
Charles H. Bennett Memorial Scholarship
The Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin awards $1,500 to a graduating high school senior. Applicants must pursue a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. They should also be residents of the Fox River Valley Chapter region in Wisconsin. They must submit a letter of recommendation from a registered professional engineer.
Dan Busch Memorial Wildlife Scholarship
High school graduates interested in wildlife science may apply to win $500. They must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an in-state two or four-year college.
Final Thoughts
Money doesn’t need to stand in the way between you and a college education. There are tons of different kinds of scholarships you can apply to. There are many scholarships which award Wisconsin students. There are also many other scholarships that reward whatever it is that makes you unique.
