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

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. Each Hagan Scholarship provides up to $6000 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters and includes a $15,000 Schwab Investment Account and fully paid Study Abroad Award. Over 400 new scholarships will be awarded in April 2020!

Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a US Citizen

2. Must attend an eligible public high school.

3. Must be a student in the high school graduating class.

4. Must have achieved a 3.50 CGPA or higher

5. Must score a 23 or higher on the ACT

6. Must enroll at an eligible 4 year college or university the fall semester following high school graduation.

7. Must work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to the start of each academic year of college.

8. Must complete the FAFSA in 2018. EFC must be less than $6,500.

9. Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants.

10. Must not have been convicted of a felony.

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

The Foundation of WATDA awards 60 to 80 scholarships per year to students attending Wisconsin Technical Colleges for the following technician program:

      Automotive

      Diesel

      Auto Collision

      Motorcycle

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 “2020 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.

Application deadline is January 15, 2020.  Only students with complete application files by the deadline will be invited for a personal interview at a hosting dealership in their area.  The interview is for the scholarship only, not employment.

What makes our scholarship unique?

BBB awards scholarships to Wisconsin high school seniors who have demonstrated character, leadership and ethical values. By focusing on these traits, we hope to develop future leaders who will promote ethics in the Wisconsin marketplace.

The students' essay submission is the most important part of the application. We look beyond transcripts and judge applications based on the strength and uniqueness of the personal essay submission, which prompts students to discuss their personal ethics and integrity.

Details of the scholarship:

• Deadline: Thursday, January 16, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. (including both letters of reference)
• Up to 10 students will be chosen to each receive a scholarship of $2,500
• At a minimum, two of the 10 scholarships will be awarded to students attending a Wisconsin-based, two-year college/technical school
• Students who are awarded the scholarship will be recognized at the annual BBB Torch Awards for Ethics luncheon on Thursday, April 9, 2020, held at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. (Attendance is not required to receive the scholarship)

?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 academic improvement over time
• Plan to attend a Wisconsin-based accredited Higher Education Institution (two or four-year) starting in the fall of 2020

Apply at: https://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/scholarships/

Sign up for e-mails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 12 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award to help cover college expenses. 

To enter the sweepstakes go to https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS2

Read the following information carefully as your application will be disqualified if the following requirements are not met:
All application materials must be submitted online; no hard copies of application materials will be accepted.

Two Letters of Recommendation must also be submitted online and received by application deadline or application will be disqualified. Applications will be accepted October 1, 2019, through midnight on February 14, 2020.

Applicants must have been a WESTconsin Credit Union member (primary account holder) by April 30, 2019, or earlier. Current WESTconsin Credit Union staff, directors and scholarship committee members and their immediate families are not eligible.
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale.

Selection criteria may include, but is not limited to: financial need, GPA/Class Rank, extra-curricular and community involvement, career plans and goals, and other scholarships awarded.
Online applications must be received by midnight on February 14, 2020, for consideration by the selection committee in April 2018. The selection committee will be made up of WESTconsin Credit Union member-volunteers and staff members.

All applicants must have two Letters of Recommendation submitted by midnight on February 14, 2020. One must be from a non-related high school teacher, coach, or guidance counselor and one from a non-related community person of your choice. The online Letter of Recommendation form must be used by your references or your application will be disqualified. Your references will need to know the school you are currently attending and your email address. It is your responsibility to ensure your Letters of Recommendation are submitted by deadline. You will receive an email confirmation each time a Letter has been submitted.

Apply at https://www.westconsincu.org/$mart/scholarship-program/.

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 can be found at https://wirsa.org/wirsa-scholarship/.

The WCA Student Scholarship is open to any high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in any university, technical college or community college in the United States, or the Univerisy of WI Madsion Farm and Industry Short Course Program.

Applications must be postmarked no later than February 18, 2020.

Must have a background in beef, veal or dairy industry

Preference may be given to those majoring in an agriculture related field.

The application can be downloaded from the WCA site at www.wisconsincattlemen.com/resources/scholarships.

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

See attached

The Wisconsin Security Association (WISA), is pleased to announce the availability of two college scholarships for graduating seniors whose parents are full-time, active members of a Wisconsin police or fire department. One $1,500 Youth Scholarship will be awarded to a son/daughter of an active-duty police department member and one to a son/daughter of an active-duty fire department member. Since 2010 WISA has awarded $28,000 in scholarships.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Youth Scholarship Program. All high schools, fire departments, and police departments in Wisconsin have been emailed the Youth Scholarship application. Schools and fire and police departments are encouraged to post the scholarship application form on their websites. The application form includes submission information and the rules and eligibility requirements. WISA application deadline is Friday March 6, 2020. Applications must be sent on or before this deadline to be accepted.

Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and the essay. In addition to completing the application and submitting the appropriate documentation, each student must write an essay explaining “What it means to me to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community.”

To apply visit: https://wiesa.org/about/youth-scholarship-information/

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 Health related fields.

Please turn applications in to Ms. Arneberg by Friday March 6th.

To be considered for one (1) of eight (8) available scholarships, the following criteria must be met:

? Candidate must be a high school senior graduating in 2020 that plans to enroll in a fulltime undergraduate course of study at an accredited 1, 2, or 4-year U.S. College or University in the fall of 2020.

? Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of the student MUST reside in Mosaic Telecom’s serving area and subscribe to one or more Mosaic Telecom service(s)

? Scholarships will be awarded to those who meet eligibility requirements and submit the winning essays

? Entries must be a minimum length of 750 words and may not exceed 1000 words

? To be considered, essay entries must be accompanied by completed application and a senior photo

See Attachment

To be considered for the one (1) available scholarship, the following criteria must be met:

? Candidate must be a high school senior or non-traditional student graduating in 2020 that plans to enroll in the 2020 Broadband Academy at WITC.

? Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of the student to preferably reside in Mosaic Telecom’s serving area and subscribe to one or more Mosaic Telecom service(s).

? Scholarship will be awarded to individual who meets eligibility requirements and submits the winning essay

? Entries must be a minimum length of 750 words and may not exceed 1000 words

? To be considered, essay entries must be accompanied by completed application and a senior photo

See Attachment

Applicants of  Future of School Scholarship Program must:

• Be high school seniors (U.S. Citizens) who have completed a minimum of five (5) blended or online courses during their last two years of high school who will be graduating in the spring or summer of 2020.
• Demonstrate academic achievement or personal improvement as a direct result of their enrollment in the blended/online learning curriculum.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-  or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.

To apply: https://www.futureof.school/student-scholarship

The Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial’s corporate giving program, is offering 120 scholarships to students this year. High school seniors pursuing a post-secondary education and will study an agricultural field or have a rural background are encouraged to apply between now and March 16.

Each scholarship recipient will receive $1,500 for educational tuition expenses. Qualified applicants must live in Compeer Financial’s 144-county territory and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, agricultural and community organization involvement and essays.

To date, the Fund has awarded 225 scholarships to graduating seniors, totaling $337,500.

“It’s important to us to contribute to the future of agriculture in our communities,” said Karen Schieler, Senior Corporate Giving Specialist. “Our mission is to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America. We see a bright future for agriculture in these students.”

Students can find the scholarship application at compeer.com. Applications can be emailed to scholarships@compeer.com or submitted in person at a local Compeer Financial office. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 16.

Scholarship Information & Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship. Domestic, international, online and undocumented students are welcome to apply.

Applicants are welcome to submit their entry before the deadline on March 20th every year. Mattress Advisor will contact the winning applicant and their institution’s financial aid office the following week to gift a $1000 check towards educational expenses. The scholarship is non-renewable.

Applicants need to submit a written piece exploring their personal relationship with sleep health and the impact it’s had on their education in an 800-1000 word essay. It should quote research from recent studies in this field and explain what resources are available to help reduce poor sleep health. 

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-scholarships/

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 2019 from Countryside Cooperative.

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

Application materials must be submitted to Rose Fohrman at the Durand Business Office located at 514 East Main Street, Durand, WI 54736 or via email to rfohrman@countrysidecoop.com. Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, March 20, 2020.

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 6, 2020.

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.

For questions regarding this program, please contact Monica Brantner at (715) 672-8503, ext. 1103.

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/scholar-dale-a-nordquist

The Polk/Burnett DHI AgSource is again offering scholarships to students pursuing or enrolled in post high school education. Applicant's family must reside in Polk or Burnett County or be a past or present member of the Polk-Burnett DHI AgSource. 

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.” Between 85-100 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/scholar-sterbenz-ryan

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The application period is March 15, 2020 to March 31, 2020. This scholarship requires a 200 - 400 word essay describing a memorable experience of motorcycling in the St. Croix Valley.

Applications are available on St. Croix Harley-Davidson's website at www.stcroixhd.com.

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must be a High School Senior

• Applicants must have a minimum Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 or better.

• Applicants must be pursuing a degree (Associates or Bachelor) in Science, Mathematics, Engineering,

  Geography, or a related field.

Eligibility

• All applicants must be enrolled, or due to be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited US college or university for the semester that they are applying to receive the scholarship. 
• Applicants are not required to have a minimum GPA. 
• Applicants are not required to have a specific Major.
• Domestic, international, and undocumented students may apply.
• Students attending online universities are welcome to apply.
• Applicant must be someone who is promoting positive environmental change

For more information and to apply visit: https://www.mattressnerd.com/scholarship/

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.

This scholarship program is open to all graduating high school seniors who will be furthering their education at a Wisconsin state-accredited college, university, or state-operated technical school. 

All application materials may be found downloaded from wisbankfoundation.org/scholarships. 

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.

A winner will be selected according to academic record, school activities, and community involvement, parent/guardianship membership (descendants, member, war veteran) and American Legion Activities. 

The qualified candidate for this scholarship will:

• Be a student in good standing
• Reside in a community within Nilssen’s market area
• Be a graduating High School Senior with a cumulative grade point average at or above 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
• Planning a post-secondary education in business or related field

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 are attached, they may also 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. 

Parents or Guardians must have a United Mutual Insurance policy in force.This is formerly Farmington Mutual.

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: "I have been given the privilege and responsibility of creating and designing a new display case for the Polk County Museum. Describe what and why your choice is important." Limit 200-400 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.

Carol Fougner, a long-time resident of Polk County, spent much of her time advocating for individuals with special needs. She worked at the Polk County Special Education School, was a track & field and bowling coach with Polk County Special Olympics, provided respite care for families, and adopted a special needs child herself. It was Carol’s desire to provide and support opportunities in which physically and mentally challenged individuals could blossom and grow. In her lifetime, Carol touched the lives of countless individuals and families. The intent of this scholarship is to honor Carol’s efforts by awarding a $1,000.00 scholarship to a Polk County High School senior who has worked with intellectually or physically disabled individuals through employment and/or volunteering. The scholarship will be awarded to the recipient at their school’s Senior Awards Night. The winner of this scholarship must have plans to attend a two- or four-year college and the funds will be paid directly to the learning institution after the successful completion of one semester

This scholarship is available to senior students that are seeking to further their education in the construction field. The application deadline is due by April 15th, 2020. The selection of the recipient will be made by Berghammer Builders. The scholarship check will be made payable to the recipient after proof of passing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and verification of second semester registration to Clayton School District office.

This scholarship is intended for a Female or Male Athlete that has overcome adversity in their life, which could be personal or to a very close family member. Adversity has a wide range of meaning from accident, disease to personal struggles. But you as an athlete were able to persevere thru this time in your life and continue to compete with your team.

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.

The applicant must:

1. Have been a registrant in the Boy Scouts of America for a minimum 3 year period during high school and currently reside in the Chippewa Valley Council. This applies to girls who are or have been members of a Venture Crew as well.

2. Be a graduating high school senior and an entering post secondary school freshman in the year he/she is applying for a scholarship.

3. Submit a photo copy of ACT score.

4. Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in acclivities outside of Scouting.

5. Possess a financial need.

6. Have the endorsement of a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally.

7. Submit a letter of endorsement from an educator.

8. Attach a brief statement of 50 to 100 words entitled, "What receiving the Eric Emmans Scholarship would mean to me."

See Ms. Arneberg for a copy of the application

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

2 - $500 scholarships will be awarded! Students must submit a 500 word+ essay. Essay choices are listed on the attachment.

The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be awarding $7000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2020 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 2020. The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest. The essay should address the topic: "What strategies can Wisconsin use to recruit and retain fire and EMS volunteers?". The typed essay should be between 500 and 1000 words and double spaced. Essays must include a bibliographic listing of sources used. The completed essay should be postmarked no later than May 29, 2020.