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. 

Your personal information will always be kept private and secure.  See Official Rules for details. There are 12 different monthly entry periods. See official rules for specific dates.

12-$5,000

-You declare chemistry as your major at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at the time of application

-You have received at least a 3.5 GPA in high school

-You have demonstrated a capacity and potential for excellence in the field of chemistry

$4,000 - applied to your UWSP tuition each semester in the amounts of $200 the Freshman year, $400 the Sophomore year, $600 the Junior year, and $800 the Senior year. 

1. Complete all sections of the Student Application Form (available in Student Services Office at OHS)

2.  Arrange to have a letter of recommendation submitted on your behalf by your high school chemistry teacher

3.  Have your high school guidance counselor submit the High School Recommendation Form and your high school transcript

4.  Mail all materials, by January 31, 2020, to:  Dr. Jason D'Acchioli, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI  54481

High school seniors who are planning to go into the field of education and whose parent(s) are a WEAC member, a WEAC retired member or who died while holding a WEAC membership are eligible to apply.

In addition, the student must rank in the top 25% of his/her class or have achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (based on a 4.0 non-weighted scale) at the time of application, plan to pursue an education major or minor and intend to teach in Wisconsin. (All A's = 4 points, B's = 3 points, C's = 2 points, D's = 1 point, F's = 0 points.)

Each year one of the four scholarships shall be designated the Kathy Mann Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship shall be awarded to a minority student. In the event that no minority student applies or meets the criteria, the Kathy Mann Scholarship shall not be awarded. In its place a regular WEAC Scholarship shall be awarded.

Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2020.

The scholarship form is available online at https://weac.org/member-benefits/weac-scholarships/. For more information or additional copies, please call Ann Caruso at the 800-362-8034, ext. 219 or by e-mail at carusoa@weac.org.

Wisconsin Education Association Council is again offering a scholarship to eligible high school seniors who are planning to enter the field of education. Winners of the scholarship will receive a grant of $1,450.00 per year for four years of study, provided they remain eligible.

To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
• Show leadership potential
• Demonstrate a dedication to community service
• Present evidence of financial need
• Be a United States Citizen
• Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21
• Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship

We are pleased to inform you that the online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at jackierobinson.org. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation’s namesake, Jackie Robinson. The deadline to submit the application for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is February 1, 2020 by 5:00 pm ET.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholarship program addresses the financial needs of college students and provides extensive, hands-on mentoring and support services. Once chosen from a national, selective application process, Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars receive a generous four-year grant to attend the undergraduate school of their choice and enroll in JRF’s celebrated “42 Strategies for Success Curriculum”. This four-year program guides JRF Scholars to effectively navigate their college environments, explore career options, develop leadership skills, and embrace a commitment to service. The program also promotes the values and character traits embodied in the heroic life of the Foundation’s namesake, encouraging Scholars to positively impact the lives of others.

To learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation, please visit our website at jackierobinson.org.

The WASBO Foundation matching funds for these scholarships are made possible by donations, WASBO Service Affiliate Sponsorships, WASBO Foundation Scholarship Golf and Bike Fundraisers and other Foundation revenue-generating activities. The Board of Trustees extends its appreciation to all who have supported this scholarship program. Scholarship recipients will be notified in April and recognized at WASBO’s Spring Conference and in the June issue of the WASBO newsletter.

In 2018, the following WASBO matching scholarships were offered:

• $4,000 student scholarship sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies
• $4,000 Joel Konze Memorial / Facilities Management Conference student scholarship sponsored by Dude Solutions and Stalker Sports Floors
• $3,000 student scholarship sponsored by BMO Harris Bank
• $3,000 student scholarship sponsored by Nexus Solutions
• $2,000 student scholarship sponsored by Sodexo
• $2,000 student scholarship sponsored by National Insurance Services and Miron Construction
• $2,000 student scholarship sponsored by the WASBO Foundation

Application Guidelines

Scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates who are graduating high school seniors in the spring of the selection year. Scholarship recipients may pursue any course of study. The scholarships will be awarded to students attending any accredited college or university (public or private). The objective of these awards is to provide financial assistance to deserving students.

The information supplied by each scholarship applicant shall include the following:

• Completed application
• Personal letter stating your goals and career objectives
• High school scholastic record
• Description of your participation in the following areas:
  • Co-Curricular Activities
  • Community Service
  • Employment
• One letter of recommendation from someone within the student's school district
• One letter of recommendation from either a community member or employer
• Answer to the essay question listed on the scholarship application after interviewing the Superintendent, Business Manager or Bookkeeper from your school district
• Recent photograph (original, reprint on photo paper or electronic photo emailed to Kristin Hauser at kristin.hauser@wasbo.com) to be used in the WASBO newsletter, Taking Care of Business, and recognition at WASBO’s Spring Conference. The photograph will not be used in the selection process. Photographs will not be returned.

Numerous scholarships ranging from $2,000-$4,000

Questions? Contact Kristin Hauser at kristin.hauser@wasbo.com or visit the website at https://wasbo.com/WASBO/About_Us/Scholarships_WASBO/Scholarships_HS.aspx

Any Wisconsin resident enrolling a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a two- or four- year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement-related field - which does not include law school - is eligible.

Website:  wppa.com/scholarship-program/

Scholarship recipients are selected by a committee composed of the WPPA Directors. All decisions of the committee are final. The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to determine the number and amount of scholarships to be awarded in a given year.

The recipient must submit proof of his/her enrollment (a copy of the semester tuition marked "paid") in an accredited college or vocational/technical school. Awards are not retroactive and may not be credited to semesters already completed. After the student has submitted proof of enrollment, a check for the scholarship award will be mailed directly to the recipient.

TO APPLY:

• Complete the application in its entirety. (paper copies available in Student Services)
• Enclose a typewritten essay (on 8 1/2 x 11 paper) of 200 words or less outlining why you have chosen a law enforcement career. Include any special projects relating to your interest in law enforcement and any other factors you wish the committee to consider
• Type in the top right corner of each page of the essay your full name and complete address.
• Sign and date the essay.
• Enclose three (3) letters of recommendation from three different sources. Sources may include family, school, neighbor, clergy, employer, civic organization, law enforcement, etc. 
• Enclose a transcript of high school and/or college grades.

Scholarship applications must be postmarked on or before February 3, 2020 and mailed to:

WPPA Scholarship Committee

660 John Nolen Drive, Suite 300

Madison, WI  53713

Click the link for rules and regulations and application process.  Contact the Onalaska American Legion or Sheri Hicks at (608) 745-0341 or (608) 745-1090, Ext. 227 or sheri@wilegion.org for local level details.

Purpose:  AAUW is a national organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.  AAUW La Crosse Branch offers our scholarships to male or female students.  

AAUW scholarships are funded in part by profits from the annual La Crosse AAUW Art Fair on the Green.

The AAUW will award at least one $1000 scholarship and will consider financial need and special circumstances.

Eligibility {NOTE: The review committee will not review an incomplete application or a late arriving application}

1. An applicant must be committed to enrolling full time for the next academic year in an institution of higher education (excluding proprietary schools).

2. An applicant must remain on track to graduate this academic year from one of the following schools:

Central High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin; Logan High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin; Holmen High School in Holmen, Wisconsin; Onalaska High School in Onalaska, Wisconsin; West Salem High School in West Salem, Wisconsin; La Crescent High School in La Crescent, Minnesota; or Kee High School in Lansing, Iowa.

3. An applicant must submit a typed 300-500 word essay.  Include in the essay an explanation of:

• educational goals,

• why or how receiving this scholarship will support educational opportunity, and

• financial need or special circumstances effecting educational progress.

4. An applicant must submit two signed letters of recommendation - one from a teacher and one of the applicant’s choice. Both letter writers must address the applicant’s potential to succeed in higher education.

5. An applicant must submit a resume or a listing of education related activities and involvements in the community.

6. An applicant must submit a transcript (official or unofficial).

7. An applicant must submit all required materials by the deadline.

8. An applicant must include the following information and signature on a cover page.

• Student Name; Parent/Guardian Name; Address; Phone; e-mail
• Applied to the following colleges; Accepted at and planning to attend
• Signature of the Applicant; Date

At least one scholarship of $1,000.

Paper copies of application can be found in Student Services.  

All completed applications should be handed in to Mrs. Hubbard in Room 122, or the Student Services Office, no later than Monday, February 7 at 3:00 p.m.  Mrs. Hubbard will handle the mailing of applications on February 9, 2020.  

Visit the DAR website at https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships for more information and to apply online.  

Wisconsin Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Scholarship Rules 

• The Wisconsin Cattlemen’s and Cattlewomen’s scholarship is available to any high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in any university, technical college, community college in the United States, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Agricultural Short Course Program.
• Must have a background in the beef, veal, or dairy industry.
• Applicants must be a resident of Wisconsin.
• Preference may be given to WCA member’s children and grandchildren and WCA junior members.
• Preference may be given to those majoring in an agriculture-related field.
• Preference may be given to those students attending a Wisconsin school.
• Preference may be given to those who have worked in the WCA Steak Trailer.
• Scholarship payments will be made out to the student after verification of enrollment from the college with first semester grades and completion of Master of Beef Advocacy online training program.
• Information and application form for the Master of Beef Advocacy program can be found on the National Cattlemen's Beef Association site at mastersofbeefadvocacy.com.

The application may be printed and downloaded from the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association website at mastersofbeefadvocacy.com

Please mail application, three letters of recommendation, and high school office enrollment verification form to

Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association

632 Grand Canyon Drive

Madison, WI 53719

Please contact WCA Scholarship Chairman Rob Vyvyan at vyvyancattleco@gmail.com or 608-751-8814 for additional information

Create a short video – up to 60 seconds – about human population growth that highlights one of the following global challenges: Sustaining Water Systems, Ensuring Economic Opportunities, Improving Climate Resiliency. All videos must include:

a) how population growth impacts the issue

b) at least one idea for a sustainable solution

Consider narrowing your focus by concentrating on a subtheme within your topic. Possible subthemes include:

• Sustaining Water Systems – Agricultural pollution, aquifer depletion, sanitation infrastructure, waste disposal, modifying waterways (dams, levees), safe drinking water
• Improving Climate Resiliency – Climate migrants, poor urban planning, extreme weather events, agricultural productivity, disease evolution, global inequity in climate adaptation
• Ensuring Economic Opportunities – Gender wage gap, global wealth inequality, workers’ rights, poverty cycle, microfinance, green jobs

Deadline for submissions is February 27, 2020.

Awards will be presented as follows:

Challenge: “Sustaining Water Systems”
High School

• One (1) First Place: $1,000
• One (1) Second Place: $500
• Two (2) Honorable Mentions: $250

Middle School

• One (1) First Place: $500
• One (1) Runner Up: $250

Challenge: “Ensuring Economic Opportunities”
High School

• One (1) First Place: $1,000
• One (1) Second Place: $500
• Two (2) Honorable Mentions: $250

Middle School

• One (1) First Place: $500
• One (1) Runner Up: $250

Challenge: “Improving Climate Resiliency”
High School

• One (1) First Place: $1,000
• One (1) Second Place: $500
• Two (2) Honorable Mentions: $250

Middle School

• One (1) First Place: $500
• One (1) Runner Up: $250

Best in State

• 50 cash prizes will be awarded to the best video in each state.

Best International by Region

• Six cash prizes will be awarded to the best international video by world region (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America).

1. All entries must be a digital video.
2. Each entry must focus on ONE of following global challenges as it relates to population growth:
   • Sustaining Water Systems
   • Ensuring Economic Opportunities
   • Improving Climate Resiliency
3. Students may work together in groups or submit entries as individuals.
4. The length of the video should not exceed 60 seconds (one minute), not including the 5 second title screen (see #5).
5. All entries should begin with a 10 second full-screen “title screen” that includes the following information:
   • Lead Producer’s name
   • School name
   • School city, state
   • Title of video
   • Total running time (not including the 10 second title screen)
6. All information presented in the video must be cited, giving credit to the original source. Plagiarism of any kind will result in disqualification. IF CHOSEN AS A FINALIST, you must submit a list of your sources, properly cited.
7. Each video must have one Lead Producer to serve as the main point of contact. Recognition and prizes will be given to the lead producer and all those listed as co-producers on the entry form.
8. There is no entry fee.
9. Entries may be submitted through the website starting on September 1, 2019. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm (eastern time, US) on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Winners will be announced no later than Tuesday, May 5, 2020.
10. All entries must be submitted in digital format.
11. No copyrighted materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this contest unless you own the copyright or have a license to use the material for this contest. Written permission must be obtained and provided upon request for all copyrighted materials.
12. No professional assistance is allowed. Adults may assist with production but are limited to verbal guidance only. Adults are allowed to be actors or cameramen but not content contributors.
13. All portions of the online entry form must be completed when you upload your video for it to be eligible.
14. IF CHOSEN AS A FINALIST you must submit a signed/completed Parent Permission Form and a signed/completed Actor Release Form for each person appearing in your video. Forms can be scanned/emailed to: Worldof7Billion@populationconnection.org; faxed to 202-332-2302; or mailed to: World of 7 Billion contest, 2120 L Street NW #500, Washington, DC 20037.
15. Content must comply with all local and national laws of the country of origin and the United States. Content must not 1) promote illegal behavior; 2) support racial, religious, sexual or other invidious prejudice; 3) advocate sexual or violent exploitation; 4) violate rights established by law or agreement; 5) invade the privacy of any person; or 6) be otherwise inappropriate as determined by Population Connection in its sole and conclusive determination.
16. The judges’ decision is final. Entries will be judged by topic, with winners in each of the three global challenge areas: Preserving Biodiversity, Sustainable Resource Use, and Protecting Human Rights. Decisions will be made based on the World of 7 Billion Judging Rubric.
17. The only compensation for submitting a video is the opportunity to be awarded a prize if the entry wins. Population Connection will pay filmmakers no additional compensation nor be liable to the filmmaker under any circumstances.
18. Students may submit as many videos entries as they wish. However, only 1 first place prize will be awarded per student/team, and no student/team may receive more than 2 awards total per contest cycle.
19. All entries must be submitted in English, if entries are not in English they must include English subtitles.
20. Awards will be presented as follows:
    Challenge: “Sustaining Water Systems”
    High School

     

    • One (1) First Place: $1,000
    • One (1) Second Place: $500
    • Two (2) Honorable Mentions: $250

    Middle School

    • One (1) First Place: $500
    • One (1) Runner Up: $250

     

    Challenge: “Ensuring Economic Opportunities”
    High School

     

    • One (1) First Place: $1,000
    • One (1) Second Place: $500
    • Two (2) Honorable Mentions: $250

    Middle School

    • One (1) First Place: $500
    • One (1) Runner Up: $250
    Challenge: “Improving Climate Resiliency”
    High School

     

    • One (1) First Place: $1,000
    • One (1) Second Place: $500
    • Two (2) Honorable Mentions: $250

    Middle School

    • One (1) First Place: $500
    • One (1) Runner Up: $250

    Best in State

    • 50 cash prizes will be awarded to the best video in each state.

    Best International by Region

    • Six cash prizes will be awarded to the best international video by world region (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, North America, South America).
21. Students should keep at least one copy of their video. Population Connection is not responsible for any films that are lost, damaged, or that do not upload properly.
22. Ownership of the underlying intellectual property of the project remains with the entrant, with the following exceptions.
23. Entrants grant Population Connection the right to use their names, photographs, statements, quotes, testimonials, and video submissions for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes without notification or further compensation.
24. Entrants also grant Population Connection the right to use, reproduce, reprint, distribute, perform, and/or display the entrant’s project video without further compensation or notification to the entrant.
25. Population Connection maintains the right to reproduce, reprint, distribute, perform, display, or exhibit the project for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes on their website, at conferences, or at any other venues.
26. By accepting the prizes, winners agree to hold Population Connection and all Population Connection employees harmless against any and all claims and liability arising out of use of such prizes. Winner assumes all liability for any injury or damage caused from participation in the contest or use/redemption of any prize.
27. Entrants agree to be bound by the official contest rules and decisions of the judges.

Altra Federal Credit Union believes being a good community member means giving something back. That’s why we’ve established a foundation that offers scholarships to reward young members with a demonstrated history of community involvement.

Applicants must:

• Be graduating from high school in 2020

• Be a member of Altra Federal Credit Union

• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

• Be attending a 2- or 4-year college in the Fall of 2020

• Submit two letters of recommendation; one from school, one from a service project.

• Submit a complete, signed application to the Student Services Office by Thursday, February 27, 2020.

$1000 each - up to 12 awards

Link to Scholarship Application

Scholarships are available to women who are high school seniors or students in high education (including non-traditional students).

Past scholarship recipients may apply again and will be eligible to receive the scholarship up to two times.

Applicant does not have to be going into a business related field.

12 - $1,000 scholarships

Completed application and ALL supplemental materials must be postmarked or e-mailed by March 1, 2020.  If questions, contact: Shelli Kult at CRPWscholarships@gmail.com. 

On-Line application (preferred method of application) is found here:  
https://forms.gle/xg91T1sWNG3r2UUe7

Supplemental materials include:

A brief autobiographical essay including the following information:

• Educational background (if already graduated from high school)
• School activities (indicate which years involved, i.e.: freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Community involvement (indicate number of years involved)
• Honors & awards received both in and out of school
• Other pertinent information about yourself

Transcript of courses completed

Three (3) character references

Please send all original forms to:

Coulee Region Professional Women

PO Box 724 

La Crosse, WI  54602-0724

or email forms to:

CRPWscholarships@gmail.com

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to the children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen attending post–high school, undergraduate, and career technical education programs.

The foundation is the nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families, and their mission is to provide scholarship support to every eligible child of a Marine or Navy Corpsmen. In the 2019-20 academic year alone, they awarded over $8.2 million to more than 2,360 students, and will provide a similar level of support in the 2020-21 academic year.

Their scholarships are for students currently pursuing, or planning to pursue, an undergraduate degree or career-focused program. Scholarship awards are need-based, and every eligible applicant receives a scholarship.

The scholarship application for the 2020-21 academic year opened on January 1, 2020, and will close on March 3, 2020. For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit mcsf.org/apply.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
1. All applicants must be a Wisconsin resident; preference will be given to High School Seniors who attend a local high school.
2. All applicants must be committed to pursuing a full-time education in police science, criminal justice or related course of study and a career in a Law Enforcement related field.
3. Applicants must submit high school transcripts which must include proof of a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
4. Preference will be given to a student who has displayed outstanding participation and leadership in his or her community.
5. All applicants must submit completed application prior to the deadline. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered. DEADLINE is MARCH 6, 2020.
6. All applicants must provide three (3) letters of recommendation outlining applicant’s character, citizenship and community or school involvement. These letters may NOT be written by family members and must be from three different areas of involvement. For example, not all three can be from teachers.
7. Scholarship will be awarded to recipient upon submission of proof of full-time enrollment in the following semester at their College or University. Funds will be paid directly to the award winner’s school of higher education in September of 2020. Scholarship will not be paid for previous semester’s tuition costs.
8. One (1) scholarship in the amount of $300 will be awarded.

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE TYPED OR HAND PRINTED NEATLY, COMPLETED IN
FULL AND RETURNED TO:
La Crosse County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
c/o Scholarship Committee
333 Vine St, Room 1500
La Crosse, WI 54601
Applications must be postmarked or delivered to the La Crosse County Sheriff’s Office by 4:00 pm on March 6,
2020. Scholarship winner will be announced during National Police Week (May 10-16, 2020).

$300 

The highly competitive, nonrenewable, need- and merit-based Cobell Scholarship Program, administered by Indigenous Education, Inc., provides scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled members of U.S. federally recognized tribes, pursuing vocational, undergraduate, and graduate degrees at nonprofit institutions.

Applications are accepted December 15 through March 31 annually for the upcoming academic year through the Online Application and Student Information System (OASIS). Applicants begin by creating a general application profile in OASIS, after which they're matched to the available scholarship opportunities for which they're qualified.

Visit cobellscholar.org for more information on the Cobell Summer Scholarship application (open February 14 through May 4 each year), vocational-specific opportunities, the Cobell Graduate Summer Research Fellowship, and other external scholarships.

For questions, contact Indigenous Education, Inc. at scholarships@cobellscholar.org or call 505-313-0032.

Click HERE for application.

TUMMA is announcing a new manufacturing scholarship that is available to study programs at Western Technical College in La Crosse.  See www.westerntc.edu/TUMMAScholarships for more information.

TUMMA is offering (10) five hundred dollar ($500) first-year student scholarships.  These scholarships will be awarded in the spring of 2020 to students entering WTC programs leading to careers in manufacturing.  

In a 1,000-1,250 word essay, identify how members of the Foreign Service work with other civilian parts of the US GOvernment to promote peace, national security and economic prosperity.  Your essay should focus on a specific challenge to US peace and propsperity, and must include one example of the work of the Foreign Service and one or more examples of collaboration beween America's diplomats and other civilian (i.e. non-military) US Government agencies of organizations.  

Details at www.afsa.org/essaycontest

Deadline for submission is April 6, 2020.

The winner receives $2,500, a trip to Washington, DC, to meet a member of the State Department's leadership and a full scholarship for a Semester at Sea educational voyage.  The runner-up receives $1,250 and a full scholarship to attend the International Diplomacy Program of the National Student Leadership Conference.

All applicants must be graduating from a Wisconsin public or private high school in 2020 and plan to attend a Wisconsin public or private college or vocational technical institute in 2020.  Entrants must prepare an essay addressing the 2020 WTA Scholarship program topic.  Essays will be judged independently on originality and subject matter in relation to the topic.  The essays must also contain correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. 

Essay Requirements:

• Entrants must prepare an essay addressing the following topic:
  • "What strategies can Wisconsin use to recruit and retain Fire and EMS volunteers?"
• The printed essay should be between 500-1,000 words and double spaced.
• The completed essay must include a bibliographic listing of sources used.
• The completed essay should be postmarked no later than May 29, 2020 and mailed to:  Wisconsin Towns Association, W7686 County Road MMM, Shawano, WI  54166-6086

• Two (2) $1,000 awards one to each of the highest ranking boy and highest ranking girl from a town or village insured by Rural Mutual Insurance Co as of May 1, 2020.
• Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the top five additional students.

Essays must be postmarked by May 29, 2020.

Judging will be completed by August 17, 2020, and recipients will be announced by August 31, 2020.  Proof of enrollment in a Wisconsin public or private college is required to receive a scholarship.

Additional information and Background form available in Student Services.