Scholarships

The Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation seeks to make a college degree affordable for Wisconsin high school students who participate as players or managers in their school’s basketball program. Need-based scholarships, renewable annually, are offered for two- and four-year programs at any University of Wisconsin System school.

The Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation accepts applications from qualifying seniors each year between February 1 and April 30. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than June 30th at the email address on file. For more information, please visit their website: https://abnicholasscholars.org/ 

Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed.

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. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions as well as the school they are currently attending.

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.

AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education. Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility, but student are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. 

For more information, please visit: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

The American Indian Graduate Center and AIGCS are the largest scholarship providers to Native students in the US. Students must be seeking a full-time degree at a nationally or regionally accredited higher education institution in the United States.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate tribal affiliation through the submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate. Each opportunity has specific affiliation requirements, please review the specific criteria that you are applying for to ensure eligibility. The TEC is due on the day the application is due. Individuals applying for multiple opportunities should submit just one TEC to AIGC.

For more information about their various scholarships and to apply, please visit their website: https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part, we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. 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.

For more information and to apply, please visit their website: http://www.bigsunathletics.com

Today, the average student in the US pursuing a degree in higher education will graduate more than $30,000 in debt, and won’t be able to pay it off until they’re in their forties.

With more than 700% student debt growth in the last 15 years, paying for education is daunting for most, and downright impossible for many. At Bold.org, we believe that’s a problem worth solving. 

On Bold.org, anyone and any company can create a customized scholarship, fellowship, or grant in minutes with the confidence that the award will go to a high-impact individual who will be unlocked to change the world.

For more information and to view their available scholarships, please visit: https://bold.org/

Our mission is to provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. We are dedicated to serving the families of service members from all branches of the armed forces who have died as a result of combat casualties, military training accidents, service-related illnesses, suicide, as well as other duty-related deaths as ruled by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For more information about the comprehensive services they provide, please visit their website: https://www.fallenpatriots.org/scholar-resources

Students admitted to Edgewood College are automatically considered for several renewable academic scholarships, in addition to several Specialty Scholarships. Scholarship level is based on a combination of high school grade point average and test scores.

For more information and additional scholarship opportunities, visit their website: https://www.edgewood.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-aid/freshman-scholarships

Epic’s aviation scholarship program continues to grow each year to support young people interested in aviation. These scholarships are open to U.S. high school students. In 2021, Epic will award two flight training scholarships and two aircraft mechanic scholarships.

Epic Flight Academy prides itself on attracting top students, and we are looking for two excellent candidates for the 2021 scholarship awards: Full scholarship to earn a Private Pilot’s License (up to $20,000 in flight training) and a Partial Scholarship of $5,000 toward flight training. Our scholarships are open to all U.S. high school juniors and seniors. We will also be offering a full scholarship to a graduating senior to attend our Aircraft Mechanic Program ($20,000 value) this year.

For more information, please visit: https://epicflightacademy.com/aviation-scholarship/

We are pleased to announce the Foremost Media Digital Marketing Scholarship award.

We know that affording education can be difficult, which is why we set up our program to help aid the cost of attending. Those students who are currently studying in the areas of Marketing or Web Development are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility criteria:

• Graduating senior who is entering the Marketing or Web Development.
• 250-500 words essay (See topics on link page)
• Must be a resident of the United States.
• Must be enrolling at an accredited two or four-year college or trade school.
• Recommendation letter

Applications must be filled out online. For more information, please visit: https://www.foremostmedia.com/scholarship

At ImproveNet, we are proud to offer a scholarship for students in the process of pursuing a college degree. We will award a winning student $1,000 to be used toward expenses for his or her degree. 

Any U.S citizen accepted to or currently attending a college or university within the United States may apply. For more information and to apply, please visit their website: https://www.improvenet.com/scholarship.

The EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows began its operation on September 20, 1927. The purpose of the Foundation is to operate a revolving loan fund for qualified students dependent in part, or wholly, on their own efforts for an education, and to award scholarships to students based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Since the beginning of the Foundation, donations of approximately $3,500,000 have made it possible for over 3,500 young people to receive student low interest loans amounting to over $6,800,000, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship awards.

Interested applicants should go to the website below for complete information and application forms: https://odd-fellows.org/programs/education-foundation/

Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin is an organization providing educational scholarships to the children Wisconsin workers who have been seriously injured or killed due to work-related accidents. The scholarships range up to $5,000 per year based on the student’s financial situation.

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.kidschanceofwi.org.

To contribute to a better future for women in math, the Learner Women in Mathematics Scholarship will be awarded to one woman who is pursuing a career in a math-related field and is extremely ambitious about the feats she will accomplish in her career.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.learner.com/scholarship

Scholarships are available to new and continuing MATC students through the Madison College Foundation. The Foundation has disbursed more than $15 million in financial assistance to over 40,000 Madison College students. For assistance with these scholarships please contact the Madison College Foundation.

More information can be found online: https://madisoncollege.edu/scholarships

Mrs. Prindables is offering a 2021 Scholarship opportunity for incoming or current college students majoring in education. We believe that educators have the power to spark positive development in student’s lives and their futures.

Whether you are an incoming freshman or current student majoring in education, we want to encourage you to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Fill out the application form and upload either your transcripts or acceptance letter. Then tell us why you want to be an educator. What do you believe you have to offer the students of our future?

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.mrsprindables.com/news/education-scholarship/

The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed.

Examples of personal challenges include, but are not limited to:

• medical issues
• peer issues: bullying, change of school, minority status, etc.
• family issues: divorce, death, lack of income, homelessness, foster care, abuse, etc.

When in doubt, students are encouraged to apply; this scholarship is meant to be inclusive. The priority deadline is December 31, 2020 but students may apply until May 31, 2021.

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/pbjscholarship2021 or scan the QR code on the brochure attached below. 

The Polish Heritage Club of Wisconsin-Madison will award a $1,000 scholarship to provide tuition assistance for students pursuing a secondary education.

The Scholarship Committee of PHCWI will review the application materials submitted by each student to ensure that criteria have been met and present to the Board of Directors their candidate for the scholarship. The scholarship check will be awarded upon verification of completing one semester of the coming school year. The decisions of the Scholarship Committee and PHCI-BOD are final and are not subject to review.

For more information, please visit: http://www.phcwi-madison.org/index.php/scholarship

Ripon College’s extensive scholarship program is designed to recognize and reward applicants for their talents and abilities. We are confident you will find a Ripon education more affordable than many similar private colleges and in some cases state universities.

Academic scholarships are reviewed on a rolling basis, while others have a deadline of March 1, 2020. For more information and a list of scholarships, visit: https://www.ripon.edu/scholarships/

We know that a college education is an investment in your future. We also know that, for many, scholarships and financial aid are critical to making college affordable. That’s why more than 97 percent of our undergraduate students receive scholarships or aid. We’ll work with you and your family to determine how you can make a St. Norbert education a reality.

For more information about their scholarship opportunities, visit: https://www.snc.edu/financialaid/incomingstudents/sourcesofaid/scholarships/

Here at UMN- Mankato, generous donors provide financial support directly to our students. Get connected to all the opportunities available to you. Our scholarships have many different deadlines, so pay close attention!

For more information and to find scholarships, please visit: https://mnsu.academicworks.com/

The University of Minnesota works with many generous donors to secure private scholarship support. Last year, thousands of students received scholarships from private donations. The number of students receiving private support is constantly increasing as the University continues its major scholarship fundraising drive. 

For a list of scholarships and more information, visit the website: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/costsaid/scholarships.html

Have you applied to UW-La Crosse for the Fall? Find scholarships that match up with your personal achievements & unique personality!

Visit the UW - La Crosse Scholarship Resource Center to explore the many opportunities offered to future students: https://www.uwlax.edu/scholarships/

Scholarships are an excellent way to help reduce the costs of higher education. Similar to grants, they are considered a type of gift aid and are not required to be repaid. At UW-Madison, almost every department, school, and college offers scholarships for students based on academic information, extracurricular activities, and financial aid. 

Visit the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub to review the numerous opportunities: https://financialaid.wisc.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/

Please note:  You can apply for scholarships as soon as you receive your NetID and password, which can be activated as soon as you receive the 10-digit campus ID on your submission confirmation letter from Admissions. Do not wait until you have been accepted to the University. If you are having issues with your NetID login, contact the DoIT Help Desk at 608-264-HELP. 

Hungry for scholarship money? Finding scholarships at UWM just got a whole lot easier! Introducing the UWM Panther Scholarship Portal! No more time spent filling out multiple applications asking the same questions. Now you can just fill out one General Application and your School/College’s supplemental application (if applicable). Afterward, you’ll get a list of scholarships that you potentially match to!

Incoming freshmen students who are admitted by December 1st for the 2020-21 academic year are encouraged to complete the General Application in the Panther Scholarship Portal to be considered for merit-based scholarships. Be careful of varying deadlines!

For more information, please visit: https://uwm.edu/onestop/finances/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/

The University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point offers many scholarships to freshmen students. Scholarships are awarded independently of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Incoming freshman scholarships are based on merit, not financial need. Automatic scholarships are awarded to both First-Year and Transfer students who meet certain academic criteria.

For the list of scholarships, both merit-based and department-specific, please visit their website: https://www.uwsp.edu/finaid/Pages/scholarships.aspx

Viterbo University has a variety of scholarships available. Because of our commitment to affordability, most families pay significantly less than the full-time tuition rate. Students only need to submit the online application one time. 

For more information about specific scholarships, please visit: https://www.viterbo.edu/freshman-admissions/freshman-cost-and-aid

The Wisconsin GI Bill forgives full tuition and segregated fees for eligible veterans and their dependents for up to eight full-time semesters or 128 credits, whichever is greater, at any University of Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College System school. The Wisconsin GI Bill is a state program that is entirely separate from the Federal GI Bill.

Eligibility determination is a two-part process. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs certifies the veteran's eligibility. The post-secondary educational institution determines if the student meets the statutory requirements for eligibility.  If the eligible student is a spouse or child they must also meet the "Residency for tuition purposes" criteria.

For more information, please visit their website: https://dva.wi.gov/Pages/educationEmployment/Wisconsin-GI-Bill.aspx

The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc will be awarding $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2021 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or university in Fall 2021. The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest. 

The essay should address the topic: What lessons can town governments take from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve their emergency management systems and prepare for and respond to future disasters?

Essays and applications must be postmarked by May 28, 2021. For more information, please visit: https://www.wisctowns.com/resources/scholarship/