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

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.

In 1956, Jon Steinhaus began his career with the former Adams-Marquette Electric Cooperative as an apprentice lineman. He progressed through the ranks and was named General Manager in 1976. Mr. Steinhaus retired in 1996 after 40 years of dedicated cooperative service.

The purpose of the Jon Steinhaus Line Worker Scholarship Program is to encourage men and women to pursue an electric line worker career.  Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of $1,500. The program is available March 1 – April 12, 2019.

Scholarship eligibility includes anyone who is a high school senior (or older). Successful applicants must be enrolled in an Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) program at a certified EPD school in the United States. Although not a requirement, preference is given to members of Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative.

For more information, please visit: https://www.acecwi.com/co-op-programs/scholarships/.

Each year, the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) sponsors an Americanism Essay Contest for students in grades 3-12, including students with special needs and home-schooled. The Baraboo American Legion Auxiliary Unit #26 is looking for students interested in participating!!  Grade levels are divided into six classes. See table below:

Essay Classes:

Class                      Grade Level                        Word Requirement

I                               3 and 4                        150-250

II                             5 and 6                         250-300

III                            7 and 8                         350-400

IV                            9 and 10                         450-500

V                             11 and 12                       450-500

VI                            Students with special needs     Word count should correspond with student’s grade level.

·         Each valid entry will receive a Certificate of Participation from the Baraboo ALA

·         Completed essays will be forwarded to the State ALA and may be eligible for a monetary award.

The State ALA will select the winning essays, an award in each of the six classes will be presented in each division. ·         

Student will receive $50 and a $50 donation in the student’s name will be made to the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship fund.

This year’s essay question is:

“How can we address and prevent veteran homelessness in our communities?”

Please return your completed cover sheet and essay to Kim Shanks at email: emery1954@yahoo.com or mail to: Kim Shanks, W11127 County Rd. W, Portage, WI 53901. Please email Kim with any questions.

Thanks to the generous funding provided by Lundbeck, Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) is proud to introduce the CURE Education Enrichment Fund (EEF) Scholarship Program. The purpose of the EEF Program is to provide a one-time scholarship of up to $5,000 for those who are living with epilepsy, including patients, and family members or caregivers of persons with epilepsy. The intent of these scholarships is for use toward coursework designed to advance the applicants’ own personal knowledge in research, health education, advocacy, and/or awareness, as it relates to their own struggles with this neurological disease.

For program guidelines and to apply, please visit their website: https://www.cureepilepsy.org/get-involved/scholarships/apply2019/

The family of Carrie Stuckert has created the Dream Pool Foundation a non-profit organization providing assistance to individuals pursuing an education in the visual arts. 

Interested candidates must possess extra-curricular accomplishments and inspirational goals. Academically capable students must be enrolled as an Art Major at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States. 

For eligibility and additional information, please see the attached application. 

The Eagles Nest Detachment is pleased to again sponsor a scholarship.  Applicant must be a Baraboo High School graduating senior pursuing a degree at a university or two year technical college.  Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have a family member who is currently serving or has served in the US Marine Corps, but this is not required.   

All applications must be mailed to the address on the application.

Hammett, Bellin & Oswald, LLC is pleased to offer the 2019 Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law & Justice Scholarship. This Scholarship is open to all first-year freshman who will be attending an accredited College or University during the 2019-2020 school year (current high school seniors are eligible to apply). Special consideration will be given to a student who is interested in pursuing a career in law and meets the requirements. $750.00 will be awarded to one student for use towards their school costs

For more information and how to apply, please visit https://hbolawfirm.com/law-justice-scholarship/.

In addition to several state and local scholarships that students may apply for, the Odd Fellows also have an Educational Foundation which offers national scholarships and grants. In 2018, approximately $150,000 in scholarships and grants were awarded to students across the country.

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.

The Richards Insurance Agency Scholarship is an academic award made available to the children of parents who are clients of Richards Insurance Agency LLC. At least one $500 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified applicant based on merit. All materials must be post-marked by April 15, 2019 and mailed to Richards Insurance Agency, LLC. For more information, please visit: https://richardsinsure.com/richards-insurance-agency-scholarship/

Eligibility:

• Applicant is child of an insursed of Richards Insurance Agency
• Applicant is a high school senior planning to attend post-graduate education 
• Cumulative GPA is at least 3.0

Requirements:

• Submit a completed application and essay
• Provide a current letter of recommendation written by a non-family member
• Include a school transcript

Up to four scholarships can be awarded countywide. One of these four scholarships can be available for a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th-year student in college.  Applicants for scholarships must be residents of Sauk County going into an agriculture-related field. Preference will be given to members of the Sauk County Farm Bureau.  For more information, please visit https://wfbf.com/about/counties/sauk/.

We realize that many people learn and grow through continued educational opportunities. For those struggling with epilepsy and the financial constraints it can impose, going on to college or continuing a college education can represent another struggle. As a result, the Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin with the assistance of Sara White has created the Seize Your Education Scholarship to award an individual with epilepsy. In 2019, the scholarship winner will be awarded $1,200.

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

South Central WI Shamrock Club will offer a scholarship in honor of Marguerite Murray to a student who plans on pursuing a teaching degree at a four-year college for the purpose of entering into the field of special education.  The student must be a current or past graduate of Baraboo, Mauston, Reedsburg, Weston, or Wisconsin Dells High School. Applications are due by April 15 and should be mailed to the address on the application.

The 2019 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $11,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school. Recipients are awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. 

Simply visit the website to apply: https://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
 

The Color Of Hope 10-5-17 is happy to announce we will be offering 2 - $500 scholarships in 2019.
 

These scholarships are open to undergraduate students from NE Wisconsin who will be pursuing the study of Music, Art, and/or Psychology.  Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on why they have chosen this field of study and why they feel they should be honored this scholarship. 

Please send completed essays to: thecolorofhope10517@gmail.com

The Recovery Village is dedicated to maintaining exceptional service at our alcohol and drug rehab facilities while providing unique opportunities for education and personal development. As part of this commitment, The Recovery Village is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students pursuing a medical-related course of study.

Do you have a compelling recovery story? Have you witnessed the challenges that addiction can present, or helped someone overcome substance use disorder? Share your experience and describe why you are eager to enter the healthcare field for a chance to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

For more information and to apply, please visit:  https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/scholarships/.

The Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship is a four-year $10,000 scholarship for students pursuing an agriculture career that will benefit our rural Wisconsin communities. Since its inception in 1986, the scholarship has awarded over $700,000 in gifts to more than 100 college students committed to advancing the field of agriculture in northeast Wisconsin.

For more information and to apply, please visit their website: https://lutsey.org/

The Village Booksmith offers a $1,000.00 scholarship for a 2019 Baraboo High School graduate who writes the winning essay on the topic “How a Book Changed My Life.”  Students may use their discretion concerning the length and format of their entry.  Applicants should also include a statement explaining how the scholarship funds will be used.

Village Booksmith staff will read and judge the essays.  The winning essay will be posted to The Village Booksmith website.

Essays are due on April 1, 2019 in the high school Student Services Office or at The Village Booksmith, 526 Oak St.

This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior intending to major or minor in Art or Art Education at a college or special arts school.  Students must have a 3.0 GPA at time of application. The Visual Arts Scholarship, dedicated to the support of a visual arts student pursuing an art degree or its equivalent after high school, is made possible by a generous gift from Eleanor Drury.  

Application deadline is April 15 and should be mailed to the Portage Center for the Arts.

The Wisconsin GI Bill remits (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

With the ever-increasing need for qualified applicants in the workforce, Wisconsin Metals is happy to support students that want to further their education in the welding and manufacturing field and offer a $250.00 scholarship.

• Applicants must be preparing to study in the welding or manufacturing field

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical college

• Applicants will be judged on academic performance, activity in school and community, and financial need

• Applicants must maintain a B/C average in the first semester of college

To apply, submit a one-page essay on why you deserve the scholarship and one letter of reference to Rita Tracy at rtracy@wimetals.com. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2019.

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 2019 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 2019. The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest. 

The essay should address the topic: Explain the importance of high-speed broadband access to town economic and community development." Essays must be postmarked by May 31, 2019.