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 |
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$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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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2.5-3.0 GPA Minority seniors; transcripts; essay; teach or work in Education; recommendation. |
Alcohol/Tobacco & Drug Awareness (WI State Council) |
7-Feb |
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Creative essay writing contest; grades 9-12; poems, songs; or short stories |
Alverno College |
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$2,000 each |
3.5 GPA, minimum of 25 – ACT score Female student must have commitment to community service. |
American Cancer Society Youth Scholarship |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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$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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Seniors, who have been admitted Carthage College, submit a Math/Science Scholarship. apply on-line at: www.carthage.edu |
Carthage College Rudd Scholarship Program |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Clara Abbott Foundation |
15-Dec |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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3.0 GPA Former students of Grant Elementary school; essay; activities |
HACU/Hispanic Association Scholarships |
27-May |
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Applications are available on-line (Additional information in Tremper Career Center) www.scholarships.hacu.net |
HCCW/Philip Arreola Scholarship |
29-Apr |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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3.0 GPA Females of Italian descent; top 1/3 of class; leadership; recommendations |
Italian American Men's Society |
16-Apr |
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3.0 GPA Must be son/daughter of current member transcripts; personal statement; school & community activities; 2 references |
Italian Business & Professional Association |
16-Apr |
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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 |
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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 |
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Must be employed by Jewell-Osco; attend 2/4 yr. school; academics; school/community activities |
Joseph & Angela Bruneo Foundation |
1-May |
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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. |
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$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 |
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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 |
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Applications for: AAUW Branch & Delta Kappa Gama, Beta Chapter |
Kenosha County Farm Bureau |
1-May |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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3.0 GPA Attended Lincoln Middle 1 yr.; 2 recommendations; transcripts; essay |
Lioness of Greater Kenosha |
4-Apr |
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2.5 GPA + Female seniors may apply; transcripts; community involvement; recommendation; essay |
MAARC Book Scholarship (5) |
29-Apr |
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3.33 GPA / ACT=20 Minority students; proof of college/tech. acceptance; short essay; transcripts |
Mabel Smith Memorial |
15-Jun |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Major in Speech/Hearing Impairments; Work experience; volunteer work; awards; activities; transcript |
RMHC / African / American Future Achievers Program |
15-Feb |
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