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Scholarship Name
and Amount
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Application
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Description
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Due
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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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MacDonald 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 be:
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.
A 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.
One scholarship open to both graduating seniors and current postsecondary
enrollees.
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1st
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Kimberly A. Van Den Elzen Memorial Scholarship
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Marathon County resident, graduating high school senior 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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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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Wausau Area Builders Association Scholarship
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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.
Online application for graduating high school seniors with a 2.5 GPA or greater. Preference will be given to students planning a career in the building shelter trades industry, and/or students with a parental or grandparent affiliation with the WABA
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1st
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EEqual Scholarship Awards Program
Up to $8,000
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Applicant must:
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Be a legal resident of the United States, be at least 16 years of age
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Be on-track to apply for or enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program
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Have a 2.0 Unweighted GPA or higher
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Be in their last year of high school or have already graduated
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Citizenship is not a determining factor in your eligibility for this scholarship.
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Applicant must have financial need OR has been verified as a McKinney-Vento student by a MV School District Homeless Education Liaison in their public school district, a student experiencing poverty or homelessness, or part of a family in transition. Parameters on homeless status are defined by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program.
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1st
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Title 1 Scholarship
1 - $1,500
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Website |
All recipients have been in a Title 1 program sometime in their school career. |
1st |
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Allen Johnson Scholarship for the Trades
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Likely candidates will be in the process of executing plans to become a professional trades-person
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*UPDATED*
31st
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Baumann Memorial Automotive Scholarship
Up to $4,000
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Applicant plans to attend a technical college as a full-time student to pursue an automotive career in any of the following areas:
Autobody repair
Automotive Technician/Mechanic
Diesel Truck Mechanic
Auto Collision Repair Technician
And demonstrated aptitude for the automotive area and involvement in community projects
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1st
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Melvin Arthur Peters Memorial Scholarship
Amount Varies
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Applicant plans to attend any accredited technical school, trade/training program, or apprenticeship program that is qualified to receive charitable distributions and plans to pursue training/education in the trades (such as, but not limited to, carpentry, auto mechanics, construction, plumbing, electrician, heavy equipment operation, etc.) as a part-time or full-time student
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1st
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The Academy Martial Arts Leadership Scholarship
$500
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Graduating high school seniors who have earned Black Belt from The Academy Martial Arts
Leadership in Appleton, Wisconsin (or formerly Karate America – Appleton) and:
• Planning to attend an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or technical school as a part-time or full-time student
• Demonstrates leadership qualities through community service activities and/or work history
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1st
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Wisconsin Electronic Security Association
2 - $1500 |
Website |
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. |
1st |
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Horatio Alger Scholarships
Various Amounts
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Website |
State, Targeted, and National Scholarships available for high school juniors and seniors. See website for more information and eligibility criteria. |
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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Competition is held on the
5th
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WROF Premier Scholarship
5 - $3,000
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The scholarship recipients must be high school seniors at one of Wisconsin’s public or private schools, have been living in rural Wisconsin for at least two years, are pursuing post-secondary education, have financial needs, and plan on returning to their rural roots in Wisconsin to help their communities thrive. The award will support tuition and educational expenses with half of the award amount paid per semester, for any post-high school experience in Wisconsin and will continue as long as a 2.5 GPA is maintained.
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7th
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American Legion Americanism and Government Scholarship
Multiple $250-750
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Test Link
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The test is open to all students in grades 10-12. Please see the website for more information and the test link to take the test.
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3rd-14th
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Shawano County Farm Bureau
Brunch on the Farm Scholarship
6 - $500
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Applicant Must:
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Be a Shawano County resident or have been a student at a Shawano County High School
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Be pursuing an agriculture-related degree at a university or technical college. Ag-related degrees will be given preference, but all degree areas will be considered.
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Have volunteered at one or more Shawano County Brunch on the Farm events.
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Provide evidence of educational achievement.
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Demonstrate a record of active participation in extracurricular activities.
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7th
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Shawano County Farm Bureau
Production Agriculture Scholarship
2 - $500
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Applicant Must:
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Be a Shawano County resident or have been a student at a Shawano County High School
- Going directly into production agriculture or an agriculture related trade program.
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Have volunteered at one or more Shawano County Brunch on the Farm events.
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Provide evidence of educational achievement.
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Demonstrate a record of active participation in extracurricular activities.
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7th |
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Money Smart Essay Contest
15 - $1,000 scholarship/529 accounts
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Applicants must:
Be a resident of Wisconsin
Be graduating high school and plan to attend a Wisconsin college or university
Have a valid SSN, or parents/guardians do
Demonstrate key money management knowledge (budgeting, investing, use of credit, etc.).
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7th
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UWSP Computing and New Media Technologies Scholarships
Various Amounts
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Available to students planning on attending UW-Stevens Point to major in Computer Information Systems and/or Web Development
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10th
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WEAC Region 2 Scholarship
2 - $500 |
(for form and more information)
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High school seniors, graduating from a Wisconsin public high school, are eligible if:
1) Their parent/legal guardian(s) qualifies as an active member of WEAC Region 2, an active retired member who retired from a current WEAC Region 2 local, OR 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.
2) they 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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14th |
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Ride for Ty Scholarship
7 - $500
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Applicant must be a graduating senior continuing education at an accredited college, technical college or university. A preference will be given to a person going into the agricultural field, special interest in equine, or counseling/mental health.
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15th
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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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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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WBHS Pascal
$300
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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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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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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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Arow Global Corporation Scholarship
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This scholarship is available for students:
- Planning to take a gap year to work for AROW Global Corporation (located near the airport in Mosinee)
- Whose parent works for AROW
- Pursuing a degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, or engineering technology
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15th
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Hagan Scholarship
UP TO $60,000 |
Website for Application |
See website for all information |
15th |
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Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Scholarships
Various Amounts
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Available to seniors attending post-secondary education in a CTE related field and demonstrating financial need.
*Application OPENS March 15th and has a rolling deadline - once the scholarships are gone, they're gone.*
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OPENS 15th
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Bevent Area Lions Club Scholarship
1 - $250
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Applicant must be a senior. Priority given to involvement in the Bevent Lions Club.
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21st
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UW HELP Emma D. Boettiger Scholarship
1 - $2,000 recurring
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Applicant must:
- Be a Wisconsin high school senior (12th grade)
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0
- Complete the FAFSA
- Demonstrate financial need
- Plan on attending a UW institution as a full-time, new freshman student beginning in fall after graduation
- Preference will be given to applicants planning to major in a health-related field
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22nd
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PSE Merle T. Lebakken Scholarship
$2,500-5,000
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Applicant must:
Be a high school senior
Plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year
Plan to pursue a degree within the Electrical Power or Industrial Industries (including but not limited to Business, Engineering, Electric, and Management)
Have a recommendation from a PSE employee or an individual who works for one of PSE’s active clients (contact the Central WI Electric Co-op)
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25th
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Homme Inc. of Wisconsin
2 - $1,000
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Google Doc |
Applicants interested in health-related careers.
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27th
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The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship
Multiple - $10,000
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Applicants should:
-Currently be a senior in high school
-Plan to be a full time student during the 2023-24 academic year
-Plan to be enrolled at an accredited post-secondary institution or continuous education program during the 2023-24 academic year (Two-year Schools, Four-year Schools, Vocational/Technical certificate/certification program)
-Current cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher
-Be Pell-Grant eligible
-Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
-Be a diverse candidate
-Diverse shall include, but not limited to: Gender, Disability, Race, Ethnicity, Belonging to an underserved community, Able to demonstrate leadership abilities
-Able to demonstrate good moral character in all aspects of your life, including personal, professional, educational, in your community, and online presence
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27th
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Heartland Business Systems Scholarship
4 - $2,500
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Application |
Applicants must have a 3.5 minimum GPA and intend to continue education at an accredited two – or four- year university or technical school, with an intended major in an Information Technology field. |
28th |
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Keegan Grimm Scholarship
$500
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Applicant is planning to attend a 4-year college, technical school, or trade school the year following graduation.
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30th
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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. |
30th |
The Nueske Family Scholarship of
Excellence Veterinary Medicine
$1000 |
Website |
Awarded to a WBHS graduate who is pursing a degree in
Veterinary Medicine. |
30th |
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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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Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship
$2,500
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Nation wide scholarship. Students in grades 9-12 can apply.
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31st
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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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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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Country Visions Cooperative and CP Feeds Scholarship
33 - $1,000
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The 2024 graduating high school senior must be enrolled for the upcoming school year in an undergraduate degree program by an accredited college or university or planning to attend a vocational or technical school.
Their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be a member of Country Visions Cooperative or CP
Feeds, LLC and have purchased at least $2,000 worth of goods and services from either in the year prior to application.
Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
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31st
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BetterLife’s National Scholarships
58 Various
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Website |
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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