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The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide each recipient with the opportunity to graduate college debt free. The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high achieving, self motivated student who will require financial assistance to attend college.The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $48,000 over four years; nine hundred twenty-seven Hagan Scholars from 43 states are currently enrolled at 358 colleges and universities. Over 2,000 Hagan Scholarships have been awarded to date, 500 more scholarships will be awarded in April 2021.

For more information and to access the Hagan Scholarship Application please visit, www.haganscholarships.org

Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must be graduating high school students who intend to enroll in a postsecondary institution, which may be a public or nonpublic university, college, or vocational/technical college.  Students who are residents of the State of Wisconsin, are in good standing, and who demonstrate probable success in postsecondary education are eligible to apply.  This is a competitive scholarship.

Eligibility is not limited by GPA, class rank, or any other school or program conferred status (ex. National Honor Society). Any student who meets the above eligibility criteria may apply.

Selection Criteria
Students will be evaluated on their leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement.  In addition, students will be evaluated on their ability to clearly articulate goals in each of four areas: future educational goals, personal life goals, community/society service goals, and career goals.

Each student must submit three letters of recommendation.       

Letters of recommendation will be evaluated on how well they describe the student's improvements, contributions, and successes. Letters may be from a current or previous year’s teacher, counselor or principal.

Please use this link to apply online: https://www.kohleducation.org/studentexcellence/public/student_application_form.php

Every year, Grow Ag Leaders awards more than $500,000 in scholarships to students studying in ag-related fields. In 2021, more than 350 scholarships totaling more than $500,000 will be awarded across the U.S.

Agriculture creates nearly 54,000 jobs each year, and almost half of these go unfilled. It’s up to farming communities to remind students that a career in ag is beneficial to both their own personal success stories and our growing population. Grow Ag Leaders asks farmers to endorse high school seniors or college students for a chance to win a $1,500 scholarship to support their higher education studies in ag-related fields.

Make sure you’re eligible!  Students must:

Be high school seniors or enrolled as full-time students in college.

Plan to pursue a degree or certification in specific areas of agriculture and eligible majors (a complete list of areas/majors is available in the Official Rules section on this website).

Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Obtain two endorsements from Eligible Farmers

Students do not have to be FFA members to apply.

Apply at www.ffa.org/scholarships. Deadline to apply is January 14, 2021!

Gather your farmer endorsements! To be considered, each applicant is required to receive endorsements from at least two local farmers. At the end of the application you’ll receive an application I.D. number to give to your endorsing farmer.

This scholarship has been established in memory of Grace Schradle.  Grace, the daughter of Chris & Stacey Schradle and sister of Kaitie, Kelsey, and Jake. She had an amazing spirit. She was a one in a million soul. Grace was active and dedicated to volleyball, basketball, softball and her family throughout her life. She passed away at the age of 16, just one week after starting her junior year. Grace planned on attending college to earn a degree in education with a minor or concentration in coaching. We encourage high school seniors from Clayton to apply for this scholarship in her memory. 

AMOUNT: The amount of this scholarship will be $500.00.

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to  a Clayton student pursuing a degree in education with a minor or concentration in coaching.  

CRITERIA: The recipient must be a well rounded senior athlete advancing his/her academic career with an interest in teaching and coaching. Recipient should be a role model with outstanding character, integrity, and dedication. 

To apply:http://givinggracewi.com/ 

Open to any Wisconsin resident enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a two or four year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement related field which does not include law school is eligible.

See attachment for application.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating high school senior from each of the four membership regions of Wisconsin as specified in the organization’s bylaws. An additional at-Large scholarship will be given to the next highest scoring applicant. Each recipient will receive a one-time cash scholarship of $750 to be used by the student to help defray the costs of post-secondary education and related expenses. A written essay is required for the application that expands on the following information:

• the benefits of attending a rural school
• your college and career goals
• the value of growing up in a rural community and what personal values you have gained from your experience
• This year their will be 6 scholarships for student going into any field of study. One scholarship will be awarded in each of the four WiRSA Regions, along with two at large recipients.

• This year their will be 6 scholarships for student going into the field of Education. One scholarship will be awarded in each of the four WiRSA Regions, along with two at large recipients.

Application is attached and is due to Ms. Arneberg by February 1st in order to meet the WIRSA deadline.

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.

The information supplied by each scholarship applicant shall include the following:

• Completed application
• Personal letter stating your goals and career objectives
• High school scholastic record
• Description of your participation in the following areas:
  • Co-Curricular Activities
  • Community Service
  • Employment
• One letter of recommendation from someone within the student's school district
• One letter of recommendation from either a community member or employer
• Answer to the essay question listed on the scholarship application after interviewing the Superintendent, Business Manager or Bookkeeper from your school district
• Recent photograph (original, reprint on photo paper or electronic photo emailed to Kristin Hauser at kristin.hauser@wasbo.com) to be used in the WASBO e-newsletter, WASBO Focus, and recognition at WASBO’s Spring Conference. The photograph will not be used in the selection process. Photographs will not be returned.

To apply visit: https://wasbo.com/WASBO/About_Us/Scholarships_WASBO/Scholarships_HS.aspx

In recognition of the tremendous efforts put forth by 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. This year a second set of scholarships will be offered to students entering the field of Teacher Education. To qualify, participating schools must be current paid members of WiRSA.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating high school senior from each of the four membership regions of Wisconsin as specified in the organization’s bylaws. An additional at-Large scholarship will be given to the next highest scoring applicant. Each recipient will receive a one-time cash scholarship of $750 to be used by the student to help defray the costs of post-secondary education and related expenses. A written essay is required for the application that expands on the following information:

• The benefits of attending a rural school.
• Why you are choosing the field of Teacher Education?
• The value of growing up in a rural community and what personal values you have gained from your experience.

Application is attached and due to Ms. Arneberg by 2/1/2021 in order to meet WiRSA deadlines.

500 word essay on future plans. Preference given to members of Clayton Explorer program and /or family members of Clayton Fire Fighters.

If you are considering going to a WI Technical College next year consider applying for this scholarship! 

WESTconsin Credit Union is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the class of 2021. The goal is to award one scholarship in each community served by a WESTconsin office. Student applications will be accepted October 1, 2020 through March 1, 2021.

Attention 2021 Graduates!

IMPORTANT: To qualify for the 2021–2022 online scholarship, you must have been a member (primary account holder) of WESTconsin Credit Union as of August 31, 2021. If you are not a member, please contact your local WESTconsin office to see how we can serve you.

WESTconsin has offered the Student Scholarship Program since 1995. To date, over $265,000 in scholarship funds have been awarded to local students from throughout west central Wisconsin to assist them in continuing their education.

Apply at https://www.westconsincu.org/learning-center/smart/scholarship-program/

See attached. Please submit to Ms. Arneberg by 3/1/2021.

Every year the Wisconsin Title 1 Association is proud to help graduating seniors pursue their dreams by awarding up to four $1,500 scholarships. All recipients have been in a Title 1 program sometime in their school career.

Applications must be postmarked by midnight, March 1, 2021. Applications should be sent to:

Linda Bruun

501 K Street

Reedsburg, WI 53959

lbruun@rsd.k12.wi.us

The applicant must:

1. Be a resident of Wisconsin

2. Be a graduate of an accredited high school

3. Show a sincere desire and interest in furthering his/her education

4. Plan to attend an accredited university, college, or two-year technical college

5. Have been in a Title I Program between early childhood and grade 12

6. Submit the completed scholarship form postmarked by midnight, March 1, 2021.

Scholarship application can be found at: https://sites.google.com/site/wisconsintitle1associationwt1a/awards/scholarship?authuser=0

These scholarships are open to Polk County public high school graduating seniors, who are interested in pursuing a career in the Emergency Services or Health related fields. This includes those continuing their education in the Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Paramedic, Firefighting or Medical related fields.

Please turn applications in to Ms. Arneberg.

The scholarship is available for both LPN and RN nurses training programs and the current amount is for $500 and is renewable for up to 4 years for a total of $2000.

Countryside Cooperative is committed to the communities it serves by maintaining a skilled and educated workforce to serve its members and patrons well into the future. Countryside Cooperative is pleased to inform you that we will be offering up to twenty (20) $500.00 scholarships to eligible High School seniors enrolled at an accredited school.

Students whose parents or guardians are active members or customers of Countryside Cooperative are eligible to apply. An active member or customer is defined as having purchased a minimum of $1,000.00 worth of products and/or services in 2020 from Countryside Cooperative.

The scholarship application is available for download on the Countryside Cooperative website at www.countrysidecoop.com and is located under the About tab. Paper copies are available at the Durand Business Office.

Application materials must be submitted to Lori Peterson at the Durand Business Office located at 514 East Main Street, Durand, WI 54736 or via email to lpeterson@countrysidecoop.com. Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Countryside Cooperative’s Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate applicants based on general merit and application materials. The nine-panel committee consists of three board members, three-member/patrons, and three employees. Winners will be notified the week of April
5, 2021.

Scholarship checks will be made payable to the college and mailed to the student’s home address upon presenting proof that the student has successfully completed his or her first semester of studies and is enrolled for second semester.

Established in 2016 in memory of local businessmen Richard Sterbenz and Martin Ryan who wanted to “give kids like them a shot at life they never had.” Approximately 100 scholarships of $1,500 will be offered to eligible students. Scholarships are intended to assist traditional and non-traditional students who otherwise may not have the opportunity to attend post-secondary school due to financial constraints. To apply go to: https://www.scvfoundation.org/h-s-clayton

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The Dale A. Nordquist Family Scholarship was established in 2019 to give back to the Clayton
community by supporting education. Dale grew up on a farm in Clayton and graduated from Clayton
High School in 1972. He went on earn a 2-year electronics degree from Dunwoody College of
Technology and then spent his career in senior Sales, Marketing and CEO roles for various private
and public companies. This scholarship will award one or two $2,500 scholarships to Clayton High
School student(s) who share a similar desire for an education aligned to a competence and/or passion
they have for an education associated to a trade or technical career.

Criteria:
• Clayton High School graduate
• Minimum “C” grade point average
• Economic Need
• Attending a trade or technical school
• Competence/Passion for trade/technical education desired
(all trade/technical degrees eligible: Electricians, HVAC, Plumbers, Mechanics, Robotics,
CNC Programmer, Computer, Construction, Technical Healthcare, etc.)

To apply go to: https://www.scvfoundation.org/h-s-clayton

Eligibility –

• Current high school senior eligible for graduation in 2021

• Attending WITC, CVTC, or UW-Stout in a manufacturing program as a full-time student for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Preference will be given to Advanced Manufacturing Skills Gap Careers

  • Examples - Welding, Machine Tool, Quality Engineer,  Manufacturing Engineer, or Electromechanical/Industrial Maintenance

Any graduating senior attending a designated high school within the Barron Electric Cooperative service area whose parents or guardians are members of Barron Electric Cooperative and who plans to attend an institution of post-secondary education. The fourteen designated high schools include: Barron, Birchwood, Cameron, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser, Clayton, Clear Lake, Cumberland, Hayward, New
Auburn, Prairie Farm, Rice Lake, Shell Lake, Spooner and Turtle Lake.

Selection of the scholarship recipient will be based on the student’s ability, leadership service, cooperation and progressive spirit as a student and within the community.

Applications should be submitted to Ms. Arneberg by April 1st.

The Barron County Commission on Agriculture offers $750 scholarships to Barron County Residents pursuing a post secondary education in Agricultural or Natural Resources field of study.  Preference may be given to applicants who's families are engaged in Ag Production or applicants who have work experience in Agriculture or Natural Resources activities.

The St. Croix Valley Chapter 331 of the Vietnam Veterans of America has established a scholarship to provide two (2), $1,000 awards this year to a graduating senior who plans to continue his or her education in an associate degree program or above.  To qualify the senior must meet the following requirements:

·         Be a legal relative of a Vietnam era veteran or be sponsored by a Vietnam era veteran.  Please ask for assistance if your student needs a sponsor by calling John Telschow  651-470-3151 or Dave Niederer 715-377-8562.

·         Be a graduating senior during the current school year with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

·         Submit an application form and essay no later than April 1^st of this year.

·         Submit a teacher/mentor evaluation form and/or a comment sheet by April 1^st.

·         Be a resident of Polk, Pierce, St. Croix, Dunn or Pepin County in Wisconsin or Washington or Goodhue County in Minnesota.

Scholarship money will be awarded based on the applicant’s overall understanding  of the impact of the Vietnam War as demonstrated by answering the questions in section 2, academic performance, teacher/mentor evaluation and comments, extra-curricular activities, and neatness and care in completing the application. Final selection of the winner will be made by a selection panel of the members of Chapter 331.  No one factor will decide the recipients.

The winners will be announced in May.  The payment will be awarded after the completion of the first semester or quarter at an institution of higher education in an associates degree program or above.

Applications may be accessed via the website, www.vva331.org .  For additional information or questions please call 651-470-3151 or contact us at vva331scholarship@yahoo.com. 

ELIGIBILITY
1. Parents or guardian must have a United Mutual Insurance Company policy in force.
a. The policy needs to have been in force for one year prior to application deadline.
2. The applicant must be a graduating Senior or GED equivalent in the current year.
3. The applicant must attend a college, university, or technical college after graduating
high school.
a. The applicant must register of at least 12 credit hours.
4. The applicant must register for their first semester within 12 months of graduation.
5. Students who fail to register for their first semester forfeit the scholarship award.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
1. Completed applications must be received by or postmarked by April 1 st of current year.
2. Completed applications should be mailed to:
United Mutual Insurance Company
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 406
Medford, WI 54451

Eligibility: enrollment in a post-secondary education two or more year program;
Resident of Polk County. Scholarship winner gives the Polk County Historical society
permission to print the essay in the quarterly newsletter.

Essay: Choose a significant historical event that happened in 2020 and compare it with an historical event that happened at least 50 years ago. Limit 600-800 words. No handwritten essays accepted. Put your name, high school, a waiver stating your essay is your original work, with a word count on the attached cover sheet.

Scholarships are open to high school seniors from Barron, Cumberland, Turtle Lake and Clayton who reside in the Village of Almena or the rural Almena area. If available, scholarships may be awarded to "non-Almena" students attending WITC or CVTC. Please see attached application for more eligibility requirements and instructions.

Applicants need to be furthering their education or joining the military.
Student furthering his/her education will receive the $ once they have completed
their 1 st semester with a cumulative GPA 2.0 (C) or better and passing all classes.
Student joining the military will receive the $ once they have graduated from Basic
Training (family may use $ to travel to Basic Training Graduation).
Application must be sent to or given to Mrs. Polta.
Student GPA needs to be >= 3.0 throughout all of high school.
Student must have been involved in at least one extra curricular activity each year.
Student must answer the following questions with a minimum of 500 (combined) words:
What would you want to be remembered for if you weren’t here tomorrow?
How are you going to “Fly High” here on Earth after graduating?

Interested candidates must possess extra-curricular accomplishments and inspirational goals. Academically capable students must be enrolled as an Art Major at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States. (This includes Art Therapy Programs.) Application information can be obtained at www.dreampoolfoundation.org

Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships based on need, academic achievement and character for high school senior basketball players and managers, both boys and girls, who plan to attend the UW school system. Awards are $10,000 a year for four year programs & $5000 a year for two year programs.

Students who qualify to apply:

Residents of WI

Public and private high school students

Basketball program participants in their senior year

Planning to attend a UW system school

Apply at www.abnicholasscholars.org

The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be awarding $7000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2021 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or a university in 2021. The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest. The essay should address the topic: "What lessons can town governments take from the COVID 19 pandemic to improve their emergency management systems and prepare for and respond to future disasters?". The completed essay should be postmarked no later than May 28, 2021.