Scholarships

NAME

DEAD-

LINE

AMOUNT

QUALIFICATIONS

2008 Kohl Excellence Scholarship

16-Nov.

(100)

$1000 grants

Students must be enrolled in a higher education institute

2008 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.

2008 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 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.

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

$2,000 each

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

American Cancer Society Youth Scholarship

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 on elementary or secondary math teaching career. Student must demonstrate financial need and college acceptance. Must maintain  2.5 GPA in college.

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 1/1/08 & 2/15/08

Big Sun Athletics

20 - June

$ 500

All student athletes, summit 5oo word essay describing why you should receive award.  See counselor for more information.

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

$500

Dream Pool Foundation is offering $500 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

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.

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  SAT1110

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

16-Apr

2.5 GPA

2-4 yr. degree program; essay; Italian 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

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)  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 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)

6-May

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

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)

29-Apr

3.33 GPA / ACT=20

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

Mabel Smith Memorial

15-Jun

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

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.

$6,00.00 (2)

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

Peter Ploskee, Sr. Memorial

15-Mar

$2,000 per year

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

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