Students in the graduating class of 2019 who have taken the ACT who fit the following criteria should apply: 

• A student who has overcome challenges and can articulate education and career actions
• Students must have a composite ACT score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale
• Preference will be given to underrepresented and/or first-generation college students.

Applications can be found at www.act.org/readinesschampions. Applications are due October 31, 2018, and champions will be notified on or before January 31st, 2019. If applicants are under the age of 18, they must complete this form in addition to the application. 

Any high school senior who will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2018/19 school year.

For more information and to apply go to: https://www.wscaweb.org/awards-scholarships/scholarships/xello-method-test-prep-high-school-scholarship-2018-2019/

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, one from each of the following categories:
        1. Teacher;
        2. Counselor or Principal;
        3. Community member or family friend who is not affiliated with your school district.

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: http://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 300 new scholarships will be awarded in April 2019!

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.

All high school seniors who are US citizens are welcome to apply. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Two first place awards of $50,000, two second place awards of $40,000, and two third place awards of $30,000 will be given to the top scholars. The remaining 14 finalists will receive $20,000. The 480 finalists will receive fifth place scholarships of $4000.

Students need to apply online by visiting enf.elks/MVS.

Scholarships are based on community service, and all candidates who meet eligibility and community service requirements will be entered into a random drawing, with FIVE scholarships awarded in each co-op district this year. Please note that scholarships may be used for any accredited, post-high school education; in fact, we encourage students enrolling in technical schools and one and two year degree programs to apply!

To be eligible, applicants must have a parent or guardian named on a Polk-Burnett electric account.

Applications are available in the Counseling Office or online at PolkBurnett.com

Sign up for e-mails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter to win a scholarship! Throughout the year, 11 eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $10,000 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.

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

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