Scholarship Listing

First-place: $10,000          

Second-place: $3,000          

Five Finalists: $1,000 each          

Ten Semi-finalists: $100 each

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Info

Eligibility: Any Wisconsin resident enrolling in 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. 

• Complete the application in its entirety; you may submit the online form or mail your application. Failure to comply with all instructions or meet the January 15th deadline will result in disqualification.

Essay: 200 words or fewer 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.

Letters of Recommendation: 3 letters of recommendation from 3 different sources (i.e., not more than one letter from any one source). Sources may include family, school teacher, school counselor, neighbor, clergy, employer, civic organization, law enforcement, etc. (For example, send one letter of recommendation from a teacher, one from a coach, and one from a police officer.)

Transcript: Enclose a transcript of high school and/or college grades. This can be unofficial.

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Scholarship Info/App

• Be able to describe your ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry in relation to the countries, territories, or lands in Asia or the Pacific Islands
• Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply
• Be enrolling or continuing as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in Fall 2024
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted), or equivalent, or have earned a GED
• Must apply for federal financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year using the Free Application for the Federal Student Aid (FASFA) by early April 2024

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Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Application

• Be a high school senior
• Be a Wisconsin state resident
• Have a 3.0 GPA, or show GPA improvement consistently over time
• Plan to attend a Wisconsin-based accredited Higher Education Institution (two or four-year school)
• Due by 4:00 p.m. of the due date!

(15) $2,500 Awards available

https://www.bbb.org/local/0694/scholarships/about

Due by 4:00 p.m. of the due date!

High school graduates or graduating in the spring of the year they will be starting technical college.

​Current technical college students that are in the first year of a two-year program.

Currently working or committed to work in a member dealership.
Have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.


Application window opens in October with a January 30th, 2026 deadline.
​Scholarships are awarded from May to August

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The Foundation of Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association

Awarded to one medical or osteopathic student. Preference to females. Recipients may reapply. 

$5,000

DAR Scholarship Applications

Awarded to one medical or osteopathic student. Recipients may reapply. 

$5,000

DAR Scholarship Applications

Awarded to two female medical or osteopathic students. Recipients may reapply.

$5,000

DAR Scholarship Applications

Awarded to 3 nursing students with financial need 

$2,500 

DAR Scholarship Applications

Awarded to 2 nursing students with financial need. Recipients may reapply. 

$2,000

DAR Scholarship Applications

The following are the requirements for the 2025-2026 Round: Applications are open to undocumented immigrant students with or without DACA or TPS who came to the U.S. before the age of 16 and before Nov. 1, 2019. The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree.

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TheDream.US Application

Awarded to two medical or osteopathic students. Preference to females. Renewable for up to 4 years.

$5,000

DAR Scholarship Applications

Variety of scholarship awards available. Check college major requirement for eligibility. Students must submit the following as part of the application process:

1. a statement of 1,000 words or less describing your career objectives.
2. high school transcript
3. 2-4 letters of recommendation
4. list of extra curricular activities, honors received and scholastic achievements
5. photo copy of birth certificate
6. proof of financial need and/or letter of acceptance

Variety Available

Link to application and detailed information

Awarded to two seniors majoring in political science, history, government, or economics in college. 

$5,000

DAR Scholarship Applications

Awarded to 4 OT, PT, art or music therapy students who have financial need. Recipients may reapply. 

$5,000

DAR Scholarship Applications

Awarded to a daughter or son of a DAR member; renewable up to 4 years. 

$2,500

DAR Scholarship Applications

Graduating high school seniors pursuing study in American history or American government; renewable up to 4 years. 

$2,500

Click on the link below to find the application

DAR Scholarship Applications

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:
• 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 e-newsletter, WASBO Focus, and recognition at WASBO’s Spring Conference. The photograph will not be used in the selection process. Photographs will not be returned.

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Scholarship Info/App

• You’re a high school senior
• Must be a legal U.S. Resident, U.S. Citizen or a DREAMER/DACA recipient
• You’re under 21 years old
• You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA
• You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a full-time course of study
• You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
• You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)

Tier 1 recipients will be awarded up to $100,000.

Tier 2 recipients will receive $20,000 or $10,000.

Tier 3 recipients will receive $5,000.

Recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement, personal statement and financial need.

McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship Application

Scholarship is for graduating high school seniors pursing a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Civil Eningeering or Construction Management.

Applicants must plan to attend Marquette University, MSOE, UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, UW-Milwaukee, or UW-Stout

Scholarship is available to students in 

$1000 per year

Scholarship info

State, National and Targeted Scholarships available (requirements vary by scholarship, see website for specifics) General requirements: 

• Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; and be scheduled to graduate spring/summer of 2026 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($100,000 or lower Household income)
• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• Be a United States citizen

Variety of awards available.

Horatio Alger Association

*PLEASE let Ms. Esselman know if you're applying*

1. Download and complete the application
2. Plan and execute a creative project or presentation that will educate and inspire individuals to make blood donation a life-long practice. Types of projects might include:
   • Essay or blog entry (maximum of 500 words)
   • Create a web page
   • Record a speech or song (maximum 3 minutes, submit words/lyrics)
   • Film a commercial or video (maximum 1 minute)

TURN IN APPLICATION AND PROJECT TO MS ESSELMAN. SHE WILL SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO CBC.

$500

The Community Blood Center Scholarship Application

Student or parents must be Kohler Credit Union members prior to September 1, 2024. 

Student must have a cumulative high school grade point of at least 3.25 (4 point scale)

Student must have definite plans to attend a 4 year college or university full -time in the state of Wisconsin. 

Student must have a high school record that indicates achievement and high standards in scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship, and involvement in school and community activities. 

$2500 each school year for up to four years. 

For each year the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in college, they will qualify for the renewable portion of the scholarship. 

The scholarship is open to all majors. 

Kohler Credit Union Scholarship

Preference given to students pursuing a career in a criminal justice related field.

Must be a resident of Manitowoc County 

Two at $500

Students pursuing an education related to criminal justice or police science.  Must be a resident of Manitowoc County.

$500

Applications can be found in Ms. Esselman's office. 

• (a) Attends a public, private, or home school, located in one of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other U.S. territories and possessions, or is a U.S. Citizen or resident and attends a U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (“DoDEA”) school outside of the United States and U.S. territories;
• (b) As of December 1, 2022, is sophomores in high school (i.e., student in their/his/her third year of secondary school); and
• (c) Has a College Board online account.

Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps to plan for life after high school. Every month, BigFuture will award hundreds of $500 scholarships and two $40,000 scholarships until February of your senior year. The scholarships awarded by BigFuture can be used at two and four year institutions.

College Board Opportunity Scholarships Application

BigFuture rewards you for doing what you already are doing: planning for life after high school. With no essay,  minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings (yes, plural!) each month. Simply complete unlocked steps on your dashboard, and you'll be automatically entered to win.

One step completed = one entry each month . . . the earlier and sooner you complete tasks, the bigger your chances to win. Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing.

Must attend an area high school OR be a child/grandchild of a Chapter 351 Vietnam Veteran Member. Must submit a written essay resulting from an interview of any US Military Veteran of any branch of service who was on active duty from January 1, 1959 to May 7, 1975. Proof of service statement must be included with essay submission (see form included with application materials). Students without a connection to a veteran, may contact the person indicated in the application information to receive contact information for veterans interested in talking with applicants.

4 awards at $1,500 each

Scholarship info/Application

• U.S. citizens or a legal permanent U.S. residents (please inquire via email if you have questions regarding asylum or DACA status)
• African descent or Black, Hispanic or Latina/Latino/Latinx, or Indigenous (e.g. Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native) (please see below for more details)
• Graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.
• Those intending to major or are already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND planning to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)
• Full-time students at a high school or an accredited college, university, or community college
• Those demonstrating high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)

In the application you should select the race/ethnicity that you MOST identify with; use the “Other” field to provide more context (for example your tribe, family’s country of origin if you know it, or other races you are mixed with)

Awards up to $5,000

American Chemical Society Scholars Program Application

WMEF offers one $2,000 scholarship opportunity (The Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship) for a Wisconsin high school senior who plans to attend a Wisconsin-based college or university majoring in mathematics education or having a mathematics concentration at the elementary or middle level.

3 awards at $2,000 each.

The Arne Engebretsen Memorial Scholarship Application

Scholarship info

 Applicants must be at least 15 years of age and not older than 20. He or she must be a graduating high school senior who will receive a diploma from an accredited high school. Home schooled students and students attending military or boarding schools are also eligible to apply.

Applicants must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university, matriculating the following year.

Each eligible student must have a father, mother or natural guardian who meets the following qualifications:

a. Parent must be a full-time paid member of the police or sheriff’s department or fire department. Parent/guardian may also be a volunteer member of a fire department.

b. Parent or guardian must be an active duty police officer, firefighter, paramedic, or EMT (public sector). Children of administrative staff do not qualify.

c. Children of DHS, FBI and other Federal employees do not qualify.

d. Children of reserve officers, part-time sheriff’s deputies and retired, or deceased employees do not qualify.

$1,500 – Son/Daughter of Fire Service
$1,500 – Son/Daughter of Law Enforcement

Essay Topic:

What it means to me to have my parent/guardian involved in securing our community.” (500-1,000 words)

Wisconsin Security Association Scholarship Application

This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school senior women and non-binary people* who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and target a career in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math).

To be considered for the Women at Microsoft Scholarship, you must:

• Be a graduating high school senior who identifies as a woman and/or as non-binary*.  
• Wish to pursue a career** in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) field. 
• Plan to attend an accredited 2-4 year public or private college or university or technical college in the United States (or a US affiliate program) in the upcoming academic year.*** 
• Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Awards will vary in size, up to $5,000, offered as one-time or renewable for up to four (4) years. 

As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit the following:

Two letters of recommendation:

At least one letter must be from a faculty or staff member at your school. 

Letters of recommendation should be original and should not be duplicates of college recommendation letters. 

Essay:

An essay (500 words max) outlining your plan to be engaged in a STEAM industry in your career and highlighting your passion for technology and the impact it can have on the world.??   

Transcript:

Include a copy of your current academic transcript. Official or Unofficial copies will both be accepted. 

Summary Information:

Outlining your personal, academic, and community engagements.

Scholarship info/app

Be a 2026 high school graduate interested in the trades.

Do not have to be attending a technical college, but students attending tech school are able to apply. 

Customized tool belt and basic tools valued at $1,000

Make sure to complete the application in its entirety. Answering questions that are not required will make your application stronger! If you have questions about specific answers within the application please ask Ms. Esselman. 

Available to graduating seniors from Reedsville or Valders High School who are furthering their education at an institution of higher learning beginning in Fall 2026.

$500

Children, adopted child, or step child of U.S. military member who died while on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.

Children, adopted child, or stepchild of a post 9/11 veteran having been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veteran Affairs

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American Legion Legacy Scholarship

• Select a Lakeshore academic program that meets financial aid requirements and complete Lakeshores Application for Admission by March 26, 2026
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 26, 2026 (LTC will use FAFSA results to determine scholarship eligibility based on financial need.)
• Complete all Lakeshore program admission steps by March 26, 2026
• Live within the Lakeshore service district and graduate on-time from high school in 2026
• Complete all program enrollment requirements prior to the start of Fall term
• Enroll as a full-time Lakeshore program student (12 credits or more) and attend classes beginning the Fall 2026 semester

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https://gotoltc.edu/promise

1 scholarship at $2,000

1 scholarship at $1,500

Available to any post-secondary (after high school) individual who is an enrolled member of a US Federally Recognized Tribe, enrolled in full-time study and is degree seeking.

Applicants must plan to attend or be attending any nationally, regionally and industry accredited non-profit, public or private institution. Applicants must be pursuing a vocational certificate or diploma, associate’s, bachelors, masters, doctoral or professional degree, or certificate

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Cobell Information

•  Applicants must be a resident of Manitowoc County.

•  Applicants must be pursuing an UNDERGRADUATE or GRADUATE degree towards a career in the Performing Arts.

• Applicants must provide two (2) letters of recommendation (one from each of the sources listed below).

  o A High School/College Instructor

  o A Community Advocate

•   Applicants must provide transcripts with current GPA and ACT/SAT scores.

•  Applicants may be asked to provide a sample of his/her work (i.e.: theatrical reading, monologue, musical selection, portfolio, etc.).

•   Applicants must complete ALL sections of the application.

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Variety Available--read requirements.  These are specific for high schools in Manitowoc County.

Scholarships- Ariens Family Foundation Scholarship, Achieving My Dreams Scholarship, BetterLife f/k/a WFLA WI & Upper MI Scholarship, Eck Education Scholarship, Faith Technologies, Inc. Memorial Scholarship, International Association of Structural Movers Scholarship (IASM), Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship, Majel Pinney-Henrickson Memorial Music Scholarship, Oliver E. Sweikar Scholarship, Ralph and Clare Rudolph Scholarship for Rockline Industries, SECURA All-College Scholarship, Steve (Mando) & Christine Ariens Engineering Scholarship, The Academy Martial Arts Leadership Scholarship, U.S. Venture, Inc. College Scholarship, Van Hoof Family Scholarship, WEAC Fox Valley – Henry V. Krokosky, Jr. Scholarship, and Wisconsin Bakers Foundation Robert W Hiller Scholarship

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Community Foundation Scholarships for Reedsville High School

DUE DATES FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS WILL ALSO VARY BUT TYPICALLY ALL END BY APRIL 1ST

Eligibility includes having a parent or grandparent as a
member of AMVETS Post 1032. If a member has passed away this program will honor the application of their surviving children or grandchildren.

3 at $500

Paper application can be found in Ms. Esselman's office. 

Scholarship data base

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https://studentscholarships.org/

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

$1,000

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship

• A child of a parent who sustained a work-related serious injury or fatality, covered by the worker’s compensation laws of Wisconsin. Parent’s injury or death must have been a compensable or compromised claim.
• The parent’s injury or death had a financial impact on the family.
• Students should be between ages of 17 to 24.
• Preference given to students who are Wisconsin residents at time of application.
• Preference given to students entering Wisconsin schools.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED/HSED, or a high school student in good standing (who will graduate in academic year)

• Range generally from $500 to $5,000, in an annual amount (not per semester).

Kids Chance of Wisconsin Application

All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.

Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.

Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:

• How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
• Has your participation influenced your career goals?
• Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?

$500

BigSun Athletics

Email entry to:  athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

Must be planning to attend a Trade School!

Imagine America offers scholarships for trade schools all over the United States. The schools listed here participate in the Imagine America High School Scholarship Program. Take a look at the schools to see if any might be a good fit for you or your students! To date, more than 95,000 high school students have been awarded high school scholarships from Imagine America  for trade schools in the United States. That’s more than $95 million in tuition assistance!

We’re proud to showcase our list of trade schools. If any of these schools interest you or your students, request information from them today! And remember to ask them about our scholarship program as well.

Imagine America Scholarship Application

Variety Available: This is a scholarship database where students can create an account with an email address, complete surveys, and receive scholarship applications via email that match their profile.

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https://www.fastweb.com/

Must be pursuing a degree in welding or a welding-related field.

National, District, and Section Scholarship awards available.  

Selections made on a rolling basis 

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American Welder Training Scholarship

*Selections made on a rolling basis