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Scholarship Name
and Amount
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Application
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Description
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Due
Date
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Various Outside FFA Scholarships
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This list of scholarships are directly linked to FFA in the Shawano County area.
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*Several different dates*
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Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship Fund
4 - $500
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To apply for the Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship the applicant must be a resident of Marathon, Lincoln, or Shawano County, a U.S. citizen, Hmong descent, accepted as full-time college student in fall, Minimum 3.2 GPA, and must demonstrate a concern and commitment to improving the Hmong Community.
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1st
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Wayne Dobratz Memorial
3 - $1000
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Awarded to a Senior with plans to attend College or a Technical College. Preference will be given to members of St. John's Lutheran Church in Birnamwood, But all are encouraged to submit an application.
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1st
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AgCountry Farm Credit Services Scholarship
$1000
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Applicants must be from an actively farming or ranching family OR must be planning to pursue a career in farming or some other aspect of agriculture such as agricultural extension, agricultural education, soil conservation, farm and ranch management, agricultural finance, veterinary medicine, or agribusiness. Applicants must be residents of a county served by AgCountry in ND, MN, or WI.
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1st
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McDonald Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship
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Both high school graduating seniors and college students from Marathon County or the Merrill area. Demonstrating a strong work ethic, planning to pursue an education in any field of study, at a four-year campus within the University of Wisconsin system
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1st
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Marathon County Labor Council
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Marathon County graduating seniors. Child or grandchild of a Marathon County Labor Union member in good standing; Planning to pursue an advanced education; Demonstrating an understanding of the labor movement through a written essay; Reflecting a record of academic achievement and extracurricular involvement, with an emphasis on leadership; and Demonstrating financial need.
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1st
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Marathon County Farm Bureau Scholarship
$500
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Applicant must:
A student enrolled in a 4 year university or 2 year technical school program with a freshman, sophomore, or junior standing or a high school senior accepted to 4 or 2 year program
Marathon County resident
Additional consideration given to Marathon County Farm Bureau Members
Preference will be given to student pursuing an agriculture degree
2 letters of recommendation must accompany scholarship
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1st
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Kimberly A. Van Den Elzen Memorial Scholarship
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Greater Wausau area resident. Graduating high school senior or a high school graduate;accepted for enrollment in a post-secondary institution of higher education; planning to pursue a career in human resources; demonstrating a commitment to the community and the welfare of others.
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1st
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Shawano County Farm Progress Days Scholarship
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Applicants must be enrolled in a degreed program, short course, or continuing education program within UW, including 2 and 4 year campuses as well as the Dairy Short Course at UW-Madison. This could include the study of Agribusiness Management, Genetics, Landscape Architecture, Biochemistry, Bacteriology, Food Science, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural Journalism, Ag Mechanics or other related fields of agricultural study.
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1st
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American Legion Riders District 8 Scholarship
3 - $1,000
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The American Legion Riders District 8 will award a $1000.00 scholarship to 1 college-bound male, a $1000.00 scholarship to 1 college-bound female, and a $1,000 scholarship to 1 tech-bound senior who reside in one of the following Wisconsin Counties: Marathon, Menominee, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood. The student must be a son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, grandson/granddaughter of a veteran or active duty service member.
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1st
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Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship
$2,000
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A Wisconsin high school senior who plans to major in mathematics education or to have a mathematics concentration at the elementary or middle level
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1st
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UWSP at Wausau Scholarships
Various Amounts
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Applicants must be attending UW Stevens Point at Wausau to apply for these scholarships
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1st
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BetterLife’s National Scholarships
58 Various
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The requirements/guidelines for BetterLife’s scholarship program include:
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Applicant must be a member in good standing for two years prior to application deadline.
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Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a student enrolling full-time in an undergraduate, graduate, or technical degree program within the United States.
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Eligible schools include accredited: Universities and Colleges, Community and Junior Colleges, Nursing or Technical Schools
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Applicant must show proof of a cumulative GPA of 2.0 each year.
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Scholarships are awarded on academic ability based on appropriate test scores, school and community involvement, and financial need.
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1st
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Wausau Elks Lodge #248 US Constitution Contest
1st Place - $600
2nd Place - $400
3rd Place - $200
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The Wausau Elks Lodge #248 is sponsoring a U.S. Constitution Contest. The contest is a written examination on the U.S. Constitution. Any student in their senior year and is a U.S. citizen is eligible. Applicants must complete and submit the registration form.
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2nd
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Wisconsin Electronic Security Association
$1500 |
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Applicant MUST have a parent/guardian that is a full-time member of the police/sheriff's department OR fire department. Parent/guardian may also be a volunteer member of a fire department. Applicants must be a graduating senior from an accredited high school and accepted for admission into an accredited college or university. Application is online only and more rules and eligibility requirements can be found there as well. |
5th
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American Legion Americanism and Government Scholarship
Multiple $250-750
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The test is open to all students in grades 10-12. Please see the flyer for more information and to register for the test.
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8th-19th
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WEAC Region 2 Scholarship
2 - $500 |
Website |
High school seniors, graduating from a Wisconsin public high school, are eligible if their parent(s) or legal guardian qualifies in one of the following membership categories:
1) Active member of WEAC Region 2; 2) Active retired member who retired from a current WEAC Region 2 local; 3) A parent who died while holding an active membership with a current WEAC Region 2 local. The parent or guardian’s membership must be confirmed by the local union treasurer.
In addition, the student must rank in the top 25% of his/her class or have achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
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12th |
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Eileen Grill Memorial Nursing
$1,000
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Applicants planning on going into Nursing.
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15th
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George Grill Memorial
$1000
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The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is going on to college or technical school. The applicant must be a student who has been involved in school organizations and/or sports, with preference given to Senior Class officers.
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15th
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Jane Haseltine Basse Memorial
$500
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Applicants involved in their school, community
and work.
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15th
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Marshfield Clinic Health Care
$500
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Awarded to a senior who is entering the
field of Medicine or Allied Health.
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15th
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Principal's Leadership
$500
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Awarded to a senior in good standing who
models appropriate behavior, demonstrates leadership
in extra-curricular activities, who plans to go to
college or vocational school.
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15th
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Volunteers For Wausau Aspirus
$750
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Awarded to seniors who are involved in Aspirus Wausau
Hospital Volunteer Activities or Rainbow's End who are
entering undergraduate study.
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15th
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WBHS Pascal
$500
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This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding math student who is going on to either a college or technical school. Preference will be given to seniors who intend to
major in a math or computer field.
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15th
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Cellcom Scholarship
16 - $750
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Minimum grade point average of 3.5.
The parent, guardian or applicant must be a Cellcom customer.
The applicant must: be a high school senior who will graduate in the spring of 2018, and have a minimum of 75 volunteer hours.
Employees and employees of Cellcom agents and dependents of employees and agents are not eligible.
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15th
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Wolf River Builders Association (WRBA)
$1,500 split between 3 applicants
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Recipients will be student(s) who are continuing their education in a building associated trade.
1. Graduating senior of a high school located in Shawano, Oconto or Menominee counties.
2. Show financial need.
3. Proven leadership ability.
4. Good moral character.
5. Scholarship request must be made on WRBA Application
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15th
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WI Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarship
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Applicants must:
·Plan to pursue an education in the aviation/aerospace field
·Be a resident of Wisconsin for at least two years
·Demonstrate a passion for a career in the aviation/aerospace field
·Be active in community and extracurricular activities
·Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
*Note: Students are encouraged to apply through the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin’s online scholarship application site. Once the student is registered in the site, they can choose the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame scholarship application from the menu of scholarship opportunities.*
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15th
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Shawano County Forage Scholarship
2 - $500
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Applicants must:
•Be a resident of Shawano County or surrounding counties
•Raised/worked on a farm(ette) for a minimum of four years in Shawano County or a surrounding county.
•Be pursuing a two or four year, agriculture-related degree at a university/technical college
**preference will be given to applicants studying crops or forages**
•Provide evidence of educational achievement.
•Demonstrate a record of active participation in extracurricular activities
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15th
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The Rhoades Sanford Foundation Scholarship
1 - $2,500
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Applicants must:
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23rd |
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Homme Inc.of Wisconsin
2 - $1,000
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Applicants interested in health-related careers.
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27th
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Marathon County Deputy Sheriff's Benevolent Association Law Enforcement Scholarship
1 - $500
Other lesser amounts
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Applicants must be residents of Marathon County and plan to attend a college/university/technical school for a Law Enforcement related major. Applicant must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and provide proof of admission into an accredited college/university or technical school. |
26th
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The Nueske Family Scholarship of Excellence Food or Medical Science
$1000 |
Website |
Awarded to a WBHS graduate who is pursing a degree in
Food OR Medical Science. |
31st |
The Nueske Family Scholarship of
Excellence Veterinary Medicine
$1000 |
Website |
Awarded to a WBHS graduate who is pursing a degree in
Veterinary Medicine. |
31st |
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SFM Foundation Scholarship
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The SFM Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during employment and entitled to receive benefits under Worker's Compensation Act of Wisconsin. Candidate must be a US citizen and pursuing a primary college/university degree or vocational education/training. Amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. See application for complete criteria.
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31st
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We're The Change Scholarship
2 - $1500
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The We're The Change Scholarship applicants must be accepted to an institution of higher education. Major emphasis will be given on the amount of community service hours and GPA. The applicant must have received the President's Volunteer Service Award.
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31st
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Wausau Area Builders Association
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Graduating high school seniors in the communities served by the WABA. Scholarships are also awarded to NCT students enrolled in the building trades programs.Graduating high school senior; 2.5 GPA or greater; Preference will be given to students with an affiliation with the WABA; Students planning a career in the shelter industry are especially encouraged to apply.
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31st
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CHS Larsen Cooperative Scholarship
Up to $20,000 |
Website |
The CHS Larsen Cooperative Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors whose family is a patron of the Cooperative and purchased at least $3000 worth of goods/services from the Coop last year. Applicants must attend a 2-yr agricultural short course program, technical school, or 2-yr school or 4-yr. college. Must maintain a "C" average in secondary program. See application for specific criteria. |
31st
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Robert L. Bradley Scholarship AND Wisconsin Dairy Products Association Scholarship
$2,000 each
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The student must be attending a UW school or planning to attend (if presently a high school senior).
The student must be in the Food Science program, Dairy Science program, or a dairy industry related program (should explain in essay how their field of interest will benefit the dairy industry) in order to apply.
The student must be in good academic standing.
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31st
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B.A. & Esther Greenheck Scholarship
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Application available through Greenheck Human Resources
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Deserving students whose parents are employed by Greenheck Fan Corporation.Excellent student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75; With above average potential for success in their field of study; A record of leadership, shown by their activities both in and out of the classroom; Demonstrated community service and extra curricular activity; Diversified interests and well-rounded backgrounds; Accepted to and planning to attend an accredited college or university
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Close of the last business day in March
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