Reuther Central High School

Scholarships

 

NAME

DEAD-

LINE

AMOUNT

QUALIFICATIONS

Kohl Excellence Scholarship

16-Nov.

(100)

$1000 grants

Students must be enrolled in a higher education institute

Morrison Institute of Technology Counselor Scholarship

 

$1,000

Senior graduating from Reuther who applies and is accepted to Morrison Inst. Of Technology, IL.  See counselor for more information.

Prudential Spirit

31-Oct.

 

Volunteers in grades 5-12 should apply online. Reuther will choose one applicant to be considered for state level. www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential

ACT Poster Contest

16-Feb.

$5,000

$2,500

$1,000

Design a poster encouraging students to attend college and take the ACT as their college entrance exam. Open only to students in Wisconsin and three other states.

www.actstudent.org/postercontest

Adam Gundlach Memorial Scholarship

15 – Mar.

$500 one-time

3.0 GPA +     Students who have volunteer accomplishments and inspirational goals. Must demonstrate financial need, college acceptance and be a U.S. citizen. 

AES Engineering Scholarship

15-Sept.

 

Students pursuing any field of study. Essay of no more than 1000 words, see counselor for essay topic and details. www.scholarships@aesengineers.com

Air Force ROTC

(High School Scholarship Program)

1-Dec.

Help pay for full tuition, textbooks, and monthly stipends

Air Force has a High School Scholarship Program (HSSP). Apply online. www.afrotc.com

A.H.A.N.A.-KUSD

1-May

 

2.5-3.0 GPA

Minority seniors; transcripts; essay; teach or work in Education; recommendation. 

Alcohol/Tobacco & Drug Awareness (WI State Council)

7-Feb

 

Creative essay writing contest; grades 9-12; poems, songs; or short stories

Alverno College

 15-Feb

$2,000 each

3.5  GPA, minimum of 25 – ACT score Female student must have commitment to community service. 

American Cancer Society Youth Scholarship

 15-Mar

 

Available to student who were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 & accepted into a 2 or 4 yr. college.

American Legion Auxiliary

Scholarship (Wisconsin)

14-Mar

 

At least 3.5 GPA/      ACT/SAT/PSAT

Must be related to someone who is a WI American Legion Auxiliary member. Must be in need of financial help.

Andrea Wirch Memorial Scholarship fund

16 – Apr.

(2) $1,000

Two scholarships, sponsored by the

Andrea Wirch Scholarship Committee, will be awarded. One each to go to a former McKinley Middle School and a Mahone Middle School Student and must be a graduate of a KUSD high school.

Interested students must apply, with an application, transcript, two letters of reference and a 200-word essay.

Application packets must be received by due date.

Angeline Hosmanek Memorial Scholarship (Kenosha Education Foundation of Kenosha)

15 – Mar.

$2,000 up to 4 years

Female student planning a career in elementary or secondary teaching career in Math. Student must demonstrate financial need and college acceptance.

Ann Kaufmann (Quotarian – funded by Snap-On, Inc.)

1-May

 

Female; major in Accounting; activities; transcript; honors; interests; work experience

ATS School Scholarship Program (Associated Training Services Network)

1 – Feb – 8 – Sept.

$1,000

 1 - WI scholarship

2008 graduate, applied and accepted into program at ATS for 2008 school yr.

www.operator-school.com/highschool

AXA Achievement

15-Feb.

$2,000

Outstanding achievement in school & community; U.S. citizen; attend a 2/4 yr. school; recommendations  www.axa-achievement.com  (complete application online)

The Best Buy Scholarship

15 - Feb.

$1,500

(1,700 awarded)

$10,000

(16 awarded)

A graduating senior who will attend a

two or four year college in the fall of

2008. Scholarship award based on

volunteerism efforts along with academic achievements. Go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships to apply on line. Between 1/1 & 2/15

Big Sun Athletics

20 - June

$ 500

All student athletes, summit 500 word essay describing why you should receive award.  See counselor for more information. athleticawards@bigunalthletics.com

Bill Bateman Memorial Scholarship

15-Feb.

$500

HS Juniors & Seniors with interest in aviation with variety of experiences.

Burger King Scholars

(Available Oct. 15, 2007 - Feb. 15, 2008)

15-Feb

$1,000

2.5 GPA

Application On-line only!  Must be working part-time, 15 hours per wk.; community service; co-curricular activities, financial need, go to college fall  www.bk.com/scholars

Cargill Community Scholarship Program

15-Jan

(350) $1,000

For students pursing either a two or four year degree in any major. Students who apply need not be a FFA member. Scholarship application is an on-line application and needs the signature of a Cargill employee.

www.ffa.org/programs/scholarships/

Carrie Crystal Stucker Memorial Scholarship

15-Apr.

$500

Dream Pool Foundation, Inc is offering Scholarship to provide assistance to individuals pursuing education in the visual arts (Art Major).

Carthage College Police and Fire Scholarship

 

Four year, full-tuition

scholarship

One full-tuition scholarship will

be awarded to the son or daughter

of a City of Kenosha police officer

or fire fighter. Recipient must be

enrolled as a full-time student at

Carthage College.

Carthage College Lincoln

Scholarship Program

 

13 scholarships w/ award ranging from

full tuition per year to full tuition, plus

room, and board.

Seniors, who have been admitted

Carthage College, submit a

Lincoln Scholarship application

w/ required essay.

Carthage College Clausen

Scholarship Program

 

3 full tuition

Seniors, who have been admitted

Carthage College, submit a

Math/Science Scholarship.

apply on-line at: www.carthage.edu

Carthage College Hay Scholarship Program

 

 

Seniors, who have been admitted

Carthage College, submit a

Math/Science Scholarship.

apply on-line at: www.carthage.edu

Carthage College Rudd Scholarship Program

 

 

Seniors, who have been admitted

Carthage College, submit a

Math/Science Scholarship.

apply on-line at: www.carthage.edu

Carthage College Math/Science

Scholarship Program

 

 

Seniors, who have been admitted

Carthage College, submit a

Math/Science Scholarship application.

apply on-line at: www.carthage.edu

Carthage College   French/German

Scholarship Program

 

 

Seniors, who have been admitted

Carthage College, submit a

French/German Scholarship application.

apply on-line at: www.carthage.edu

Carthage College Kenosha

Scholarship Program

 

 

 See your Guidance Counselor

Clara Abbott Foundation

15-Dec

 

Be dependent of an Abbott Laboratory employer or retiree; financial need

Coca-Cola Scholars

31-Oct

250 total over 3 million every year

3.0+GPA

Application On-line only, extra-curricular activities; academics  www.coca-colascholars.org

Community Impact Programs, Inc.

2-May

$ 700

Academics; intend to work in “helping professions”; (social work, counseling, teaching or medical field. Proof of  college acceptance required.

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program

15 – Feb.

$1,500

Seniors interested in pursuing a career in agriculture-related field. Apply online at www.monsato.com or www.ffa.org

Congress – Bundestag Vocational Youth Exchange Scholarship Program

31 – Jan.

Full scholarships to exchange students

Students interested in traveling & studying in Germany for a year.  Offered by Nacel Open Door, non-profit educational exchange program.

Apply at www.nacelopendoor.org

Culver’s VIP Scholarship

1 - May

Up to $1,500

2.5 GPA +

Be employed by Culver’s for at least 1 year working a minimum of 500 hours over the past year as of May 1.

Dexter Baker Memorial Scholarship  (Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 767 Racine/Kenosha)

15 – Apr.

$500

Must be a relative or descendant of a

United States Military Veteran, must

write a 3 to 5 page essay on me aspect of the Vietnam War. Scholarship applicants must interview a Vietnam Veteran and write a 3-5-page essay on some aspect of the Vietnam War.

Dr. Michael Johnson  ITED Scholarship

31 – Mar.

$390

Awarded to an ITED graduate; must be used at college/university

Education Foundation Scholarship (all majors)

15-Mar

$1,500 renewable

Academically capable; financial need; career in Education; transcripts; U.S. citizen; evidence of college acceptance

Education Foundation Scholarship (Education majors)

15-Mar

$1,500 renewable

Academically capable; financial need; career in Education; transcripts; U.S. citizen; evidence of college acceptance

Educational Communications

15-May

 

Honors; activities; need; academics; leadership

Elks Foundation Scholarship, WIsconsin

11-Jan

20 renewable from $1,000 – 15,000

U.S. citizen; financial need; honors & awards; leadership abilities; community service; essay; recommendations

Gates Millennium Scholars Program, The

Available -Paper: 31-Dec., Online: 11-Jan.

11-Jan.

 

3.3 G.P.A. +

Students are eligible if African Amer., Amer. Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander or Hispanic American; US citizen or permanent resident. Eligible for Pell Grant and demonstrate leadership qualities.

George Taylor Memorial

20-May

 

Economics students; essay

Gertrude Alford Memorial Scholarship

15 – Mar.

$1,000 scholarship

Women’s Club of Kenosha presenting to young women pursuing higher education.  A 250 - personal/ financial statement, 2 letters of recommendation.

Grant O.P.T.

6-May

 

3.0 GPA

Former students of Grant Elementary school; essay; activities

HACU/Hispanic Association Scholarships

27-May

 

Applications are available on-line (Additional information in Tremper Career Center) www.scholarships.hacu.net

HCCW/Philip Arreola Scholarship

29-Apr

 

2.5 GPA

Attend a WI college; legal resident or a US citizen; financial need; academics; school/community activities; essay; 2 letters recommendation; transcripts

Herman and Virginia Gundlach

20-Mar.

$ 1,000

GPA 3.20 or lower

University bound minority student. Must attend a four year college in Wisconsin.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

 

Varies

3.0 G.P.A. +

Students of Hispanic Heritage who are US citizens or legal permanent residents. Must apply for federal financial aid using FAFSA. www.hsf.net  (must apply online)

Horace Mann

12-Feb

 

ACT-23  SAT-1110

Application On-line only; be dependent of public school employee; essay; transcripts; school/community activities; 2 recommendations  www.horacemann.com

Italian American Ladies Auxiliary

9-May

 

3.0 GPA

Females of Italian descent; top 1/3 of class; leadership; recommendations

Italian American Men's Society

16-Apr

 

3.0 GPA

Must be son/daughter of current member transcripts; personal statement; school & community activities; 2 references

Italian Business & Professional Association

28-Apr

 

2.5 GPA

2-4 yr. degree program; essay; Italian American descent; activities; service; leadership; academics

Ivo Garofalo Scholarship

(Kiwanis Club of Kenosha Breakfast)

1- Apr.

$ 2,000

3.0 GPA +

Students with IEP or documented disability. Must be nominated by school personnel, attending college full-time.

Jane Bradley Pettit Life Impact Program

28 – Mar.

(10) $5,000

2.5 GPA

UWM Foundation is offering scholarships to students with a dependent child. Program provides support and resources to help student with academics, financial and career needs. Must complete FAFSA

Jason Beard Foundation

15-May

 

Culinary field; financial need; essay recommendations; transcripts

Jelly Belly Candy Company Scholarship

4 – Apr.

$1,000 per year /4 yrs

3.0 GPA or higher

Senior planning to attend a 4-year

college on a full-time basis.

Essay required (500 words or less).

Jewel/Osco

9-Feb

 

Must be employed by Jewell-Osco; attend 2/4 yr. school; academics; school/community activities

John Bullen Middle School Alumni Scholarship 16-May $500

2.0 G.P.A. minumum

Attended one full year, write 500 - 700 word essay

Joseph & Angela Bruneo Foundation

1-May

 

ACT/SAT

Pursuing a 2/4 yr. degree in a medical-related field with an emphasis on Nursing.

KFC Colonel’s Scholarship

Available - 1 – Jan. – 15 – Feb.

 

$5,000 per year renewable

2.75/4.0 GPA

KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is a

scholarship program designed to help

those who need financial assistance and plan to pursue a four-year degree within the state of Wisconsin. Must be planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an in-state four-year institution, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

www.kfcscholars.org

Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce

25-Apr

 

Dependent of KACC member or parent employed by Chamber member; pursuing post-secondary education; need; activities; academics; recommendations; must attend an interview

KABA (Kenosha Area Business Alliance) Bachelor Degree

15-Apr

(5) $2,500

Kenosha County seniors accepted at a four year college to pursue a career in math, science, technology, medicine, engineering or business. See applications for scholarship criteria.

www.kaba.org/training/scholarship

KABA (Kenosha Area Business Alliance Foundation)  Gateway Technical College

15-Apr

(5) $1,500

Gateway matching

Kenosha County seniors accepted at

Gateway in a specified program. See

applications for scholarship criteria.

www.kaba.org/training/scholarship

Kenosha Business & Professional Women 31-May $500 Students must have work record and volunteer experience

Kenosha County Clearinghouse

15-Apr

 

Applications for: AAUW Branch & Delta Kappa Gama, Beta Chapter

Kenosha County Farm Bureau

1-May

 

Any field of study; a member of a Farm Bureau family; essay; transcripts; school/community activities; work experience; recommendations; awards

Kenosha Education Association (2 Awards)

7-May

$1,500 4 yr

$500 2 yr technical

3.0 GPA-4 yr/ 2.5 GPA-2yr.

4yr & 2yr awards; academics; activities; leadership; community service

Kenosha Junior Woman's Club, Inc.

16-Apr

(2) $2,000

3.4 GPA +

Kenosha County seniors - financial need; pursuing 4 yr. degree; exhibit  leadership and citizenship qualities

Kenosha Unified PTA Council  Scholarship

31-Jan.

$500

2.75 GPA +

Senior will receive scholarship if they are majoring in education or related field. Student must be enrolled in college full-time. Student & Parent/Guardian must be PTA/PTSA members.

Kiwanis Foundation of Metropolitan Kenosha Academic Scholarship Program

20-Mar

(3) $1,000 any technical school, college or  university,

 $500 for Gateway Technical college.

2.5 GPA +

Any field; academics; activities; leadership; recommendations

Kenosha area High Schools only

Knights of Columbus Council #973

31-Mar

$ 500

Open to members of Kenosha’s Catholic Parishes. Typed essay required

Kohl’s Kids Who Care

15 - Mar

 

Accepting nominations to recognize students for the community service that positively impact their community.

To nominate go to www.kohlkidswhocare.com

KUSD-PTA Council (Metta Scholarship)

17-Jan

 

2.5 GPA +

Entering field of Education/or related field; student & parent must be member of schools PTA/PTSA program

Kwik Trip Community Scholarship 25-Apr. $500

3.0 G.P.A.  Reuther Student accepted at accredited college or plan to enroll. Student must exhibit good service and demostrate positive attitude.

Lance Middle School P.T.O.

4-Apr

 

3.0 GPA

Attend/graduate from Lance; essay; service; activities; transcripts; attend college/university/tech school

LeTendre Education Fund Scholarship

21-Sep.

(2) $1,000

Students who are homeless, or have been during school yr. and demonstrated average or higher achievement

Lincoln Middle School

31-Mar

 

3.0 GPA

Attended Lincoln Middle 1 yr.; 2 recommendations; transcripts; essay

Lioness of Greater Kenosha

4-Apr

 

2.5 GPA +

Female seniors may apply; transcripts; community involvement; recommendation; essay

MAARC Book Scholarship (5)

9-May

 $250

3.33 GPA / ACT=20

Minority students; proof of college/tech. acceptance; short essay; transcripts

Mabel Smith Memorial

31-May

 

2.0 GPA

H.S. graduate & of African-American, American-Indian, Asian, Latina or Biracial descent; attend a technical/community college; financial need.

Mary Lou Mahone Youth Scholars Award

8-Apr

$ 1,000

2.0 GPA

Students of African/Amer.; Amer. Indian or Hispanic American descent; leadership; school/community activities; financial need; college/tech. school acceptance; essay

Mary Zicarrelli Memorial Scholarship

15-Mar

$1,500 renewable

Public Service career; academics; school & community activities; financial need; U.S. citizen. Proof of college acceptance.

Mayor’s Youth Commission Awards Program

1 – Feb.

14 – Mar.

23 – May.

10 – Oct.

Quarterly

$1,000

Juniors & Seniors are eligible.

Students are rewarded on their activities and achievements. Awards given quarterly.

Mensa Foundation

15-Jan

 

Goal & career essay; U.S. citizen; pursuing a post-secondary education

Michael and Chris Manno Scholarship (The Order sons of Italy Filippo Mazzei Lodge #2763)

25 – Mar.

(2) $1,500 each

Must submit ACT/SAT

Seniors of Italian origin in S.E.

Wisconsin. Academics, references,

honors/awards, personal statement,

financial need, citizenship, personality and leadership.

Military Academy Appointments

Nov.

 

Full tuition, room, board, all fees, etc.; apply to members of Congress, President & Vice-President of USA for a nomination GPA; extra-curricular activities; class rank

Military Children Program

21 – Feb.

$ 1,500

1 – per commissary

Unmarried children (under age 23)

of active duty, reserve/guard and

retired military personnel may

apply. Must be used during the

2008-09 academic year.

www.militaryscholar.org

National CO-OP Scholarship Program

15-Feb.

(185)  $6,000 ea

3.5 GPA

Accepted to one of the following schools. Northeastern U., Drexel U., Johnson & Wales U., Pace U., U. of Toledo, Rochester Institute, or Wentworth Institute.  Earn valuable employment experience.

 www.co-op.edu

Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship

 

4 yr scholarship covering full tuition, books, fees etc.

ACT test score 22 + in Math & English 4yr. scholarship, after college graduation student enters the Navy as a commissioned officer.  www.nrotc.navy.mil

Nicoll Scholarship

(Robert & Ida Nicoll Scholarship)

15 - June

 

Must be a Kenosha County resident, furthering education and improve current skills to enhance earnings capabilities.

Noel Compass Scholarship

15 – Feb.

Full tuition, room and board

scholarship

Students of color or any other student planning on attending UW-Stevens Point who are in strong academic standing at a Wisconsin High School.

Optimist Youth Baseball-Kenosha

6-Jun

 

Senior; played in Optimist baseball/HS softball & baseball

Pearl Ruffalo Memorial Scholarship

15 – Mar.

(2) $600.00

GFWC-Pleasant Prairie Women’s Club Seniors that reside in Pleasant Prairie

Peter Ploskee, Sr. Memorial

15-Mar

$2,000 per year

renewable

Career in Construction Trades, Engineering, Architecture; financial need; academics; U.S. citizen, college acceptance.

Pleasant Prairie Women’s Club

15-Mar.

(2) $ 600

Seniors residing in Pleasant Prairie

Polly Munn Scholarship

15-Mar

$1,000 per year

renewable for 5 yrs.

For students of color; must be pursuing a college program in Teacher Education; financial need; academics; U.S. citizen;  interest/experience working with students of color.  Must maintain 2.5 GPA

Prince Hall Masonic Foundation, Inc.

8-Mar

$500 - $2,000

2.0 GPA  

The Prince Hall Masonic Foundation is dedicated to the enlightenment and empowerment of our communities and therefore is committed to our young people as they broaden their knowledge in post secondary institutions. Applications will be judged on academic achievement, letters of reference, content, and organization and neatness of an essay, and community involvement.

3 letters of recommendation

Quota International

1-May

 

Major in Speech/Hearing Impairments; Work experience; volunteer work; awards; activities; transcript

RMHC / African / American Future Achievers Program

15-Feb

 

Have 1 parent of African/American heritage; transcripts; personal statement; recommendation; community activities; leadership

RMHC / Asia -  American Future Achievers Program 15 - Feb   Have 1 parent of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage; transcripts; personal statement; recommendation; community activities; leadership
RMHC - Scholars 15 - Feb   All students regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disablility or national origin. Tanscripts; personal statement; recommendation; community activities; leadership

RMHC/HACER (Hispanic American)

15-Feb

 

Have 1 parent of Hispanic heritage; transcripts; personal statement; recommendation

Richard T. Nuske Memorial Scholarship Vietnam Veteran’s of America, Inc.

11-Jan.

(2) $1,000

Dependent of Vietnam vet; proof of veteran service; interview; essay; transcripts

Roosevelt School PTO

4-Apr

(2) $250

2.5 G.P.A.

Students that attended Roosevelt 3 consecutive yrs.

 

SAE Engineering Scholarship

1-Dec.

 

ACT/GPA requirements

Students interested in study of engineering & related sciences. Must be US citizen

Saint Marks Parish Latin American Center Scholarship Committee (LACSC)

31 – Mar.

 

Helping Latin American students attend 4 year college/university. 10 hours of community service must be completed between 6-1-08 and 8-31-08

SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year)

7 – Mar.

$ 7,500

All high school student encouraged to apply at www.sammy.bodybymilk.com

 

Sam Walton

Community

Scholarship

 

Wal-Mart

Foundation

 

 

 

 

1-Jan

$1,000 non-renewable

A high school senior planning to pursue a four-year degree at a college or university. Cannot be either a Wal-Mart Association or the child or legal

dependant of a Wal-Mart Associate.

Must fill out an online application and

send in supporting documentation by

2/1/05.

 

Other scholarships are available at the

website to the right for Associates and

children of Associates of Wal-Mart

Stores Inc.

 

For more information log onto

www.walmartfoundation.org

Use access code SWCS must be used to access this application process.    Use store I.D. # 1167 for Kenosha Wal-Mart Store

Schneider-Emanuel Amer. Legion Scholarship

1 – Mar.

 (3) $1,000

Available to children/grandchildren of American Legion members

Sharon Schumer Memorial Scholarship (Pro-Life Task Force)

 15-Apr

(2) $1.000 each

Seniors attending any college. Must write 2 essay and have 2 letters of recommendation.

Shopko Scholars

1-Dec

 

School & community activities; academics; made a mark in outstanding community service  www.shopko.com 

Society Assets Scholarship

1-Feb

(5) From $500 - $5,000

A graduating senior with a record of or having a permanent and substantial physical or sensory disability (verified by a Physician). Must be a resident of Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock or

Jefferson counties.

Society of Automotive Engineers

1-Dec

 

ACT/SAT

Engineering degree/related sciences; U.S. citizen; activities; honors; transcripts; essay; typed application

Somers Elementary/PTO Scholarship

31 – Mar.

$200 former

male student

and $200

former female

student

3.0 GPA

Graduating senior that attended Somers for at least 2 years. Involved in extra curricular activities and plan on college full-time.

Tall Club of Milwaukee, The

1-May

 

Ht. Requirement of 5’10” for females; 6’2” for males; high academics; school & community activities; essay; transcripts personal achievements; recommendations

Target-All-Around

1-Nov

 

2.0 GPA

Transcripts; essay; volunteer and community service; awards/honors

Tylenol 

Available - 1 – Feb

15 - May

15 - May

 

On-Line application only!  Leadership; community & school activities; intending a career in a health-related field; US citizen; essay  www.tylenol.com 

UNICO Scholarship

Milwaukee Chapter

2 – Apr.

$ 1,000

Top 15% of class

Italian origin and resident of Kenosha County. Scholarship, need, citizenship, personality and leadership are considered.

UNICO Foundation National

1–Apr.

$1,000/Milwaukee Chapter

(4) $6,000 National Chapter

3.00 GPA

Italian origin, chapter recommendation, financial need and

extra curricular activities

UW-Madison Alumni Club of Kenosha

31-Mar

 

ACT/SAT

Attend U.W. Madison; activities; academics; community service; transcripts

UW Milwaukee

30 –Apr.

Varies

Students accepted at UW Milwaukee should apply to various scholarship opportunities  at www4.uwm.edu/financialaid

www.compassguide.org

UW-Milwaukee School of Business

1-Jan.

$ 7,000 renewable

3.5 + GPA  and ACT of 27 +

Students planning on a major in the

Business area.

U.W. – Parkside Scholarship

1-Feb.

Scholarship awards vary

Any student attending Parkside is eligible  and encouraged to apply. Apply online.

www.uwp.edu (keyword scholarships)

UW-Stevens Point

Freshman Scholarship

1- Jan.

Awards range

from $400 to

$2,000

Seniors planning to attend UW-Steven Point. Must complete an application for admission, complete a scholarship application

United States Institute of Peace

1-Feb.

$1,000-10,00

1500 word essay, State & National winner will be recognized

Vernon Elementary School Association

9 -Apr

 (2) $250 each

2.5 GPA +

Former Vernon student(3 yrs); school. Essay of 150-300 on Vernon’s impact on you.

Victoria Jones Memorial Scholarship

15-Mar

$500 one-time

Females; pursuing a degree in technology; tech. education or engineering; financial need; transcript; U.S. citizen. Must have clean driving record, free from substance abuse.

Vietnam Veteran’s of America, Inc.

14-Apr.

(2) $500

Relative or descendant of an honorably discharged veteran. Essay based on an interview with a Vietnam era Veteran (1964-1975).

Village of Pleasant Prairie

6/1 through 7/30

 

3.0-4.0 GPA

Junior’s graduating in 2006; Become a member of School Commission in Sr. year; transcripts recommendation; volunteer & community service

W.E.A.C. Wisconsin Education  Association Council Scholarship

20-Feb

(4) $1,450 ea

3.0 GPA or Top 25%

Parent must be an active or retired WEAC member, or parent who died holding a WEAC membership. Student must be pursuing a education major or minor.

Wal-Mart Associates

1-Feb

 

ACT/SAT

Graduating H.S. senior employed by Wal-Mart; financial need; school involvement. (Applications at store)

Walton Family Foundation

1-Feb

 

Must be child/dependent of a Wal-Mart associate who has been employed full-time for 1 yr; financial need; school community activities; interview; work & experience. (Applications at store)

Washington Middle PTSO

28-Mar

(2) $500

3.0 GPA+

Attended Washington  2 full  yrs. Essay; 2 references; involved in athletics;  extra curricular activities

Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Program

23-Sep.

Review 1-Oct.

 

Male or female senior athletes with “B” average and participating in qualifying sports. Apply on line.

www.wendysheisman.com

Whittier Elementary Parent/Teacher Assoc

25-Apr

(2) $500

2.5+ GPA

Whittier graduate attend 2 yrs.; transcripts; essay

WI All-State Scholars/Robert C. Byrd Scholarship Program

22-Feb.

May provide $1,500 per yr. for 4 yrs.

Recipients are chosen based on grade point averages & ACT scores. 

WI Automobile & Truck Dealer's Foundation

15-Dec

$ 500 - $5,800

Graduating high school seniors who

are pursing a career in the auto and

truck industry. There are three types

of scholarships: Automotive, Diesel and Auto Collision

WI Cattlemen’s & Cattlewomen’s Council Scholarship

16-Mar

(10) $500

Students must have a background in beef, veal or dairy industry. Preference will be given to students majoring in agriculture

WI Grocer’s Assoc.

1-Feb

 

3.0 GPA

Be employed 6 months in grocery industry; need; essay; academics; activities; employer recommendation

WI Professional Police Association Scholarship

1-Feb.

$1,000

Available to students enrolled in a 2 or 4 yr degree in law enforcement related field.

WI Ready Mixed Concrete Assoc./Nat. Ready Mixed Concrete Assoc. Scholarship Essay Contest

30-Nov

$2.000 essay contest – students age 16-18

Students ages 16-18 are eligible, Possible theme concrete’s benefit to society: how concrete affects environment, using concrete to build.

WI Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriff's Association

1-Mar

 

Enrolling in a Police Science program; law enforcement activities; school activities; honors; awards; personal statement

WI Society/Clinical Laboratory Science

1-Mar

 

Transcripts with test scores; enrolled in Clinical Lab program in WI; resident of WI

Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers

Scholarship

8-Dec.

(3) $ 1,000

Seniors who plan to pursue an

engineering degree at a college or

university within the State of Wisconsin

WI State Firefighter’s

1-Feb

 

2.5 GPA +

Pursuing career in Fire Service; school & community activities; work experience; essay

Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship

27-May

Several

Students attending a WI college

2/4 yr. post-secondary education; essay (500  to 1000 words)

Woman’s Club of Kenosha

31-Mar

 

Female seniors; need; transcripts; activities; recommendations

WSCA Scholarship (WI School Counselor Assoc. & TCF Bank)

1-Dec.

(4) $1.000

Seniors planning to pursue a postsecondary education program during the next school year. Must write a one-page essay describing how a school counselor or school counseling program has helped you plan, decide, resolve, or grow in some area(s) of your life.

www.wscaeb.com/forms