Scholarships

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.

For over 30 years, Adams-Columbia Electric Cooperative (ACEC) has been awarding educational scholarships. Through the years hundreds of students from cooperative member families have been honored with scholarships. These scholarships have traditionally been awarded in amounts of $250 to $1000 each. The program is available January 1 – the second Friday in February each year.

Scholarships are awarded in all fields of post-secondary education from vocational to graduate studies. They are available to adults and dependent children of all ACEC member families currently receiving electric service from ACEC. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need and excellence in academics, social and community service activities.

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

This $500.00 scholarship is in honor and in memory of Alice from her daughter, Sandy Edwards. P.E.O is a philanthropic education organization where women celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College, and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. This is a one-time award to be paid to the recipient upon providing proof of enrollment in an accredited postsecondary educational institution. Applications are due February 28, 2019.

Fifteen $2,500-$3,500 scholarships for direct descendants of U.S wartime veterans dating from WW1 through the Persian Gulf conflict in 1990.

For more information about their scholarships and to apply, please visit: http://www.amlegionauxwi.org/Scholarships.htm

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth, sponsorship of programs in our communities, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

We are pleased to provide a scholarship annually to a high school senior graduating from Baraboo High School. This scholarship is awarded based on certain eligibility requirements as well as academics, activities, achievements, & written communication of the applicant.

An eligible student must be a graduating high school senior from Baraboo High School who will be pursuing a degree at a university, college, or technical school. They must maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or greater through the 7th semester of senior year and must be directly related to a United States military veteran or active duty service member. The veteran/service member can be a sibling, parent, grandparent or great-grandparent.

Applications are due February 28 to Student Services.

Scholarships will be awarded to BHS graduating seniors and to current college students who are a current member or (have been) a member of the Baraboo High School FFA Chapter and who has an immediate family member as a current dues-paying member of the Baraboo FFA Alumni Association. The applicant must be accepted at (or attending) an accredited university, college or vocational-technical institute for a degree program or short course program. There are different applications for current and past graduates!

This scholarship is based on need and sincerity of educational purpose.  The recipient of the scholarship should be a student who has worked hard and maintained a C average.  Priority will be given to a child/grandchild of a class member of the Baraboo High School Class of 1971.

This $500 scholarship will be awarded to Baraboo High School current year graduate who has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to service through Key Club. Applicants must have been active in the club for 3 years or have completed at least 150 service hours and completed at least 50 of these service hours their senior year.  Checks will be awarded to the recipient upon proof of completion of one full semester as a full-time student and satisfactory progress (GPA of at least a 2.0) at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or vocational school. A verified copy of the transcripts must be received by Key Club within 8 weeks of the completion of the first semester.

Baraboo Music Support Group will award up to two scholarships of $500 to BHS graduating seniors and/or college students that have been active in the Baraboo School Districts Music Programs and intend to (or are declared) major in music. The number of scholarships and the amount of money per scholarship will be set each year based on the financial status of the BMSG. The applicant must be pursuing a degree in music to apply for this scholarship.

Baraboo Theatre Guild will offer a scholarship to a graduating senior from either Baraboo, Wisconsin Dells, or Reedsburg High School.  Students must have been an active participant in communications, music, dance, or theater arts at the high school level or within the community.  Letters of application are due to the Baraboo Theatre Guild by February 28, 2019.

Only one application form is necessary to be considered for any or all of these scholarships!

Application forms and the entire BCSC Scholarship Book (student version) are available online at http://www.barabooscholarships.com

The application, references, and transcripts must be returned to BCSC by Thursday, February 28, 2019,  or dropped off at the Baraboo High School Student Services Office by 3:30 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2019.  Any applications submitted after this deadline will NOT be considered.

If you choose to mail your information to BCSC, the address is:

Baraboo Community Scholarship Corporation

PO Box 380

Baraboo, WI  53913

Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin awards scholarships to Wisconsin high school students who have demonstrated character, leadership, and ethical values. The scholarships are awarded for post-high school education at any Wisconsin-based accredited college beginning in the fall of 2019, including community colleges/technical colleges. Rather than focusing on grades or extracurricular activities, the BBB scholarship is primarily based on an essay which must convey how the student has experienced and dealt with an ethical dilemma. As the scholarship recipients pursue their careers, BBB Serving Wisconsin hopes to develop future business leaders who will promote ethics in the Wisconsin marketplace.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.bbb.org/wisconsin/scholarships/about/

The Brady Olson “Heart of the Game” scholarship was established to recognize a Baraboo High School graduating senior who exemplifies the qualities that Brady stood for:  friendliness, teamwork, dedication, hard work, and someone who is a mentor and role model for others. It does not necessarily go to the student with the best grade point average nor does the recipient have to be the best player on the team; hopefully, it will go to the student that makes everyone else around them feel like they are a better person for having known them and who has a desire to go on for higher education in the major of their choice.  Students need not to apply for this scholarship, rather, they will be nominated by BHS coaches, staff, and teachers. Nominations will be given to the family, who will then choose the recipient.

Frances Sawyer Hefti established the Cady-Huntington Scholarship Fund in 1974 in honor of her mother, Anna Louise Cady (salutatorian BHS Class of 1895) and her grandmother, Emogene Huntington. The scholarship was established to benefit a student who has achieved a “B” average or better and demonstrated good citizenship in school and community. The recipient must enroll in one of the UW System Schools and preference will be given to those attending UW-Madison.

Community First Bank is pleased to provide one (1) $500 scholarship for graduating seniors.  Completed applications should be mailed directly to Community First Bank at the address listed on the application.

Compeer Financial Services is proud to offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing their interest and studies in agriculture at a short course, technical school, or college.  Compeer Financial Services recognizes the dynamic role agriculture has in our local economies. We feel that our scholarship program will help deserving students open the doors of opportunity in continuing their education.  These twenty scholarships are available to qualified graduating seniors in the 33 county area served by Compeer Financial Services.

For additional details, please visit: https://www.compeer.com/Home/Investing-in-Rural-Communities/Giving-Back/Scholarships/Scholarships

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 David L. Gasser Memorial Scholarship is provided by D.L. Gasser Construction in memory of David L. Gasser.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance in the form of a scholarship to a Baraboo High School senior.  Applicants must be a Baraboo High School graduating senior, pursuing a 4-year program post-secondary education in a Wisconsin public or private university or college, and must be pursuing a career in an applied science.  Applicants will be evaluated on need, academic achievement, school and community involvement, work experience and ethic, hobbies, outside interests and special talents, education, personal and career goals and character.

Delton Sportsmen’s Club is offering one $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior of either Baraboo, Reedsburg, or Wisconsin Dells high schools.  Applicant should have a GPA of 3.0 or better and intend to enter the field of natural resources or a related field. Applications should be mailed to Delton Sportsmen’s Club.

This scholarship is available to two current graduates from Baraboo High School, (one male, one female) each year.  The students selected will receive full tuition upon being registered in a public University of the State of Wisconsin.  To receive the second grant, the student must have demonstrated satisfactory achievement in his freshman year and must be accepted for registration in his sophomore year.  Students whose family income entitles them for a Basic Educational Opportunity Grant are not eligible for the McFetridge Scholarship. Students whose family income is such that the family can afford to pay for a college education will not be considered.  The student who is selected will come from an income group that is determined by total family income in relation to the number of dependents to be supported.  

Students applying for this scholarship must submit a copy of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form used to apply for federal and state student grants, work-study and loans. The following documents must accompany the scholarship application in a sealed envelope. If any of the documents are missing, your application may be disqualified.

• 2018 Federal Income Tax Return (ex. 1040-A, 1040-EZ, etc.) including all schedules - if parents file separately, copies of both of their returns

• 2018 IRS W-2 Wage and Tax Statement's for both parents/guardians

• If your 2018 Income Tax Return is not complete at the time of the application, submit your 2017 return and both 2017 and 2018 W-2's

This form should be in a sealed envelope with the applicant’s name clearly printed on the envelope.  All financial information remains strictly confidential.

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. The Foundation will offer a total of 300 awards in the 2019 contest.

For eligibility requirements and to apply, please visit: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/Legacy.cfm

Emanuel United Methodist Church of Baraboo offers several scholarships to graduating seniors and continuing students who are members of the Church or a part of a family who are members. Applications may be obtained from the Church Office or by contacting Jeanne Marking, 356-8120.

Current and past graduates of Baraboo High School are eligible to apply for this scholarship sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Baraboo. Amount TBD. Students must be members of the First United Methodist Church of Baraboo to apply.  The scholarship may be given for any educational endeavor, however, priority will be given to those students whose career choices focus on services or humanitarian pursuits.  The scholarship is not based on "scholastic achievement" nor "need" as much as the students’ character, dedication and demonstrated sincerity of purpose.

The Fisher House Foundation is honored to be involved with the Scholarships for Military Children Program. Fisher House Foundation provides a "Home Away from Home" near military medical centers for families experiencing a personal medical crisis and is one of the premier quality of life organizations supporting military families. 

The 2019 Scholarships for Military Children Program will award $2,000 non-renewable scholarships. Prior year recipients must reapply to be considered.

For eligibility requirements and to apply, please visit their website: https://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc/index.html

For a BHS graduate (current year preferred) ranking in the top 50% of the class.  Student may attend any accredited college or university and pursue a professional education in the commerce and banking industry.  Student must demonstrate good character, and must have demonstrated an above average ability in some phase of banking, commerce, or related disciplines.  Scholarship must be used within one year of Honors Night. Scholarship may be awarded regardless of any other scholarships received. This scholarship can be awarded to an applicant only once, and cannot be awarded to any relative of the selection committee.

This scholarship, which has typically been $500,  is offered to students who have displayed good scholastic achievement in school and a high level of community service.  Must maintain a 3.2 GPA, have had extracurricular activity participation as well as a strong participation in community affairs. For more information, see www.ioofwi.org

Grandma Betty is honoring her parents with a $100 scholarship for a student who is planning on a post-college career in the education profession or in the medical field. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be in need of financial support, and be of good character.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Greenwood Memorial Post 987 offers two $500 scholarships each year to a senior graduate directly related (parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent)  to a U.S. military Combat Veteran either serving or having served this nation during wartime. This scholarship is awarded to the student upon successful completion of one semester of learning at the accredited institution attended.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW of Post 987 offers two $500 scholarship to a senior graduated directly related (parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent) to a U.S. military Combat Veteran either serving or having served this nation during wartime. This scholarship is awarded to the student upon successful completion of one semester of learning at the accredited institution attended.

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/.

Two $200 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors.  Applicants must have participated in Cross Country or Track, be enrolled in an accredited college or vocational program, and possess academic achievement, character, and dedication which epitomizes those high standards that Harry Haslanger worked so hard to instill in his students and athletes.  Preference will be given to a student where "need" is a factor.

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/

The Ranzenberger family is teaming with Baraboo Bluff Winery/Quandt Vineyards to offer a $1000 scholarship to a current graduate of Baraboo High School, planning to attend any institution of higher learning. Additional consideration will be given to those whose life has been touched by Mrs. Ranzenberger in some way over the course of their school years. Mrs. Ranzenberger was a vibrant, caring secretary at Jack Young Middle School for 16 years.  She came into daily contact with many students and brightened their days with her smile and kind demeanor. The requirements of this scholarship are not based on GPA but rather on heart. The recipient of this scholarship will be a student who exhibits integrity, kindness, empathy, exemplary work ethic, has a sincere desire to help others, and wants to contribute to society in a way that will make the world a better place. An application and essay will be required.

To be eligible applicant must have won at least two (2) letters in football at BHS, be in academic good standing, and shall participate in varsity football at a baccalaureate degree-awarding institution, as well as maintain the requisite grade point average while in high school.

This $500 scholarship is offered in honor of Jordan C. Kruse, 2002 BHS honors graduate who passed away suddenly at age 20.  Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this scholarship: Must be in the top 50% of his/her class and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; may be enrolled or plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college or vocational school; must complete a full semester of college with proof of enrollment for a second semester; must be of good character and in need of financial support.

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.

LatamReady’s purpose is to bring the cloud-based management software, NetSuite, to Latin American and international businesses. Implementing this software into a business enhances the success of the company and its ability to exchange information, communicate and grow.  We are passionate about giving Latin American and international businesses the opportunity to flourish and meet their full potential by utilizing the cloud-based management software - NetSuite. We understand that many students enthusiastic about technology or business are going to be the minds behind advancing business technology, and we’d love to hear from them.

Are you an undergraduate Latin-American student who has an interest in technology? We’d love to hear from you, and give you the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship towards your education!

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

The Optimist Club of Baraboo is offering one scholarship for $1000 to any current or past graduate of Baraboo High School planning to attend Madison College--Reedsburg or Portage Campus, or the University of Wisconsin--Baraboo/Sauk County Campus.  The Optimist Club of Baraboo requires a letter of application stating the school you are planning to attend, your career goals, your past achievements and other items, including community volunteer work/projects, you feel would be important in awarding the scholarship.

This $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student. Applicant must be a graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA and pursuing a higher education degree. Pierce’s Express Market shall select the recipient. The scholarship will be paid out after the first semester with a valid report card. Applications should be mailed to the address on the application.

The Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of City of Madison Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner Jr. who died in the line of duty on April 1, 2018. Richard was not only a great Firefighter/Paramedic and a dear friend to many, but he was a constant fixture within the Madison community, helping and serving in any way he could. The scholarship was put in place to help those who are entering the Fire and EMS fields.

Applications must be sent electronically to dguthrie@local311.org.

The family of Roger E. Stieve honors their father with a $500 memorial scholarship for a student who is planning a post-college career in the firefighting profession, emergency medical/paramedic profession or agriculture profession.  Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, be in need of financial support and be of good character.

Through generous contributions from various individuals, corporations, and universities, SAE International is proud to award scholarship money to both undergraduate and graduate engineering students. Funded through the SAE Foundation, these scholarships encourage academic excellence and help students around the world to pursue their passion for engineering.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.sae.org/participate/scholarships.

The Sauk Columbia SHRM will award up to four scholarships annually of $750 each to graduating seniors continuing their education at an accredited college, university or technical college on a full-time basis. The scholarships are awarded based upon several factors, which may include: past academic performance, application essay, personal need and overall strength of the application.

Three (3) $600 scholarships will be awarded to graduates of a Sauk County High School.  The recipient of this scholarship must be a child, grandchild, niece or nephew of a Sauk County Association for Home and Community Education member and must attend an accredited college or vocational technical institution in any major.  The scholarships committee will determine whether there will be two high school scholarships or two college scholarships, based on the applications each year. Applications are due March 10th to the address indicated on the application. Applications are available on their website: https://sauk.uwex.edu/family-living/hce-scholarships/

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/.

The Sauk County Master Gardeners Association will award a $500.00 scholarship during the Spring of 2019 to a student who will be pursuing a two or four-year college degree in either horticulture, agriculture, conservation, forestry, biology, botany, landscape design, or the DNR. The scholarship will be awarded once the student proves that they have successfully completed a semester in one of these majors with a 3.0 average or better.  Essays are due February 28, 2019 to the address provided on the application.

The Sauk County Retired Educators Association will be awarding a scholarship in the amount of $500.   The applicant must be a senior in high school with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, living in Sauk County and planning to become a teacher. Recipients are chosen from applicants throughout Sauk County High Schools.  Applications are due February 28, 2019 to the address indicated on the application.

The Sauk County USBC Women Bowlers (formerly Women’s Bowling Association) has been awarding at least one scholarship each year since the 1993-94 school year. Applicants must be a graduating senior who is or has been a member of the Baraboo Youth Bowling Program OR a college/vocational student who is a current member of the Baraboo UWBC WBA OR a graduating senior or current college/vocational student whose mother, grandmother or legal guardian is a current member of the Baraboo USBC WBA.

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.

Scholarships of $600 each are awarded to students entering hospital related, direct patient care fields.  Student must have a 3.0 grade point average, plan to attend an accredited college, university or technical school and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.  Student must reside in the Baraboo/Wisconsin Dells School District. Amount is determined at the time of selections. Scholarships are available to graduating seniors or adult continuing students who have graduated from Baraboo High School or Wisconsin Dells High School.   Applications are due February 28  to the address on the application.   Students may re-apply for this scholarship on a yearly basis.

Open to all graduating seniors of Baraboo High School, the St. Vincent de Paul Worthy Student Awards are for $500 each.  Students will be selected on their stated need. Those students, who have a history of providing volunteer service to others in their community, school, or church, are at a definite advantage to receive this award.  These awards are given after successfully completing one semester of post-secondary education at an accredited school.

David and Denise Statz started Statz Restoration and Engineering in 1988. Dave Statz graduated from BHS in 1976 He received his civil engineering degree from UW Platteville in 1980. Denise has a business finance degree from UW Milwaukee. Their children Victoria, Carolyn, and Miles are all graduates of BHS.

The scholarship is for $3000 to a current BHS graduate to be put towards tuition for an engineering degree. The college must be in the state of Wisconsin. Preference will be given to those intending to obtain a degree in civil engineering. Further preference will be given to students who choose to attend UW Platteville. The student is required to be full time. The money will be evenly divided for each semester of freshman year.

The family of Terry, Michael, and Kaitlyn Wise are offering a $500 scholarship to help a graduating student get started in a career in the fields of either EMT/Paramedic, music, or photography. To be considered, the student must carry a 2.0 GPA, have three references to show caring and sharing nature, show proof of enrollment, and write a short essay.

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 Foundation for Blended and Online Learning (FBOL) is accepting applications for post-secondary scholarships from high school seniors planning to attend a two-year, four-year, or vocational college. This program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals.

Awards of $5,000 and $10,000 are available to students from the United States, U.S. Territories, and military families serving around the world.  More information can be found at: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/fbol-scholarship/

The Homer Fund seeks to truly make a positive impact in our associates’ lives. The Fund recognizes how expensive post-secondary education can be, and decided in 2006 to branch out and seek other ways to show its support of our associates. Thus, the Orange Scholars Scholarship Program was created. Orange Scholars offers scholarships to associates' children based on financial need, academic performance and community involvement, and leadership. Financial need is given the highest consideration.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.thdhomerfund.org/orangescholars/.

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 Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program is dedicated to the support of Native American students pursuing higher education in Natural Resources. The Education Selection Committee will review and rank only those applicants who completely address each area of the required materials:

• Letter of application: the letter must include your name, permanent mailing address, email address, and phone number. Discuss the following in a maximum of two pages:

  • Interest in natural resources
  • Commitment to education, community, and your culture
  • Financial need

• Resume

• Three letters of reference

• Evidence of validated enrollment in a federally recognized tribe or Alaska Native Corporation

• Official Transcript with proof of acceptance to an institution of higher education

Students MUST attach a copy of the Student Aid Report of their FAFSA and send it with their application TWO WAYS:

1. Fax to (503) 282-1274 or email application packet to itc1@teleport.com AND

2. Mail the originals by March 15, 2019 to:

Intertribal Timber Council

ATTN: Education Committee

1112 N.E 21st Avenue

Suite 4

Portland, Oregon 97232-2114

n 2019, UCB will award thirty-two scholarships to people living with epilepsy, their family members and caregivers pursuing higher education.

Thirty applicants who demonstrate academic and personal achievement will receive scholarships of up to $5,000 each. In addition, two applicants will receive Epilepsy Leader Scholarships of up to $10,000 each honoring the late Sandra Helmers, MD, MPH and the late John M. Pellock, MD, two prominent figures in the epilepsy community who passed away in 2016.

The recipients of the Epilepsy Leader Scholarships will demonstrate academic and personal achievement and will also exemplify some of the qualities that Drs. Helmers and Pellock were best known for including a desire to advocate for and serve others, an interest in positively contributing to the epilepsy community and a persevering spirit.

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

Veterans for Peace Chapter 25 of southern Wisconsin is part of an international organization of military veterans dedicated to increasing public awareness of the human and monetary costs of war. Since 2015, Veterans for Peace has sponsored a $500 scholarship awarded to the Baraboo High School graduate who writes the winning essay (500-700) words on the topic: “Why I Believe War Is Not the Answer.” The Veterans for Peace scholarship committee will read and judge the essays.

This scholarship will be awarded to two students from the entire group of area high schools including Baraboo, Lodi, Pardeeville, Portage, Poynette, Reedsburg, Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Dells.  To be eligible you must be a child and/or dependent of a Vietnam Era Veteran (years of service 01-01-1959 and 05-07-1975). You must have a Veteran Release Form or other proof of service. You must provide a brief statement of need, a high school transcript, and include one or more letters of recommendation.

Applications should be returned by March 15 to the sponsor at the address indicated.  

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.

This $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior whose life has been affected by cancer, either personally or through a close family member.

This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.  The applicant will be attending a trade, technical school (such as MATC), or a 2-year college. It is provided to encourage and assist a student who might not otherwise get the chance to further his/her education.

Rules and applications for the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association Scholarship are now available on the Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association website at: https://www.wisconsincattlemen.com/resources/scholarships 

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

All Wisconsin high school students (grades 9-12) are eligible to participate in a High School Essay Contest conducted annually by the Wisconsin Labor History Society. The high school students are asked to write an essay of approximately 750 words on the following theme: “Unions have been important to my family and my community because …” and up to eight cash prizes are awarded for the best. The prizes will include one $500 first-place prize, one $300 second-place prize, one $200 third-place prize, and up to five $100 prizes for honorable mention.

For more information, please visit: http://www.wisconsinlaborhistory.org/contests/essay-contest-for-wisconsin-high-school-students/  

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.

For seniors enrolling in a college or tech 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.

For more information about the scholarship and to apply, please visit: https://wppa.com/scholarship-program/. Be sure to fill out the application AND submit all required materials!

In recognition of the tremendous efforts put forth by the Wisconsin’s rural schools to provide their students with quality education in an ever-changing environment, it is with pleasure that the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) offers an annual scholarship program.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating high school senior from each of the four membership regions of Wisconsin as specified in the organization’s bylaws. An additional at-Large scholarship will be given to the next highest scoring applicant. Each recipient will receive a one-time cash scholarship of $750 to be used by the student to help defray the costs of post-secondary education and related expenses. A written essay is required for the application that expands on the following information:

• the benefits of attending a rural school

• your college and career goals

• the value of growing up in a rural community and what personal values you have gained from your experience

For guidelines and the application, please visit: https://wirsa.org/wirsa-scholarship/ . Applications are due no later than February 15, 2019.

The Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life. For a full list of the eligibility and application requirements, please refer to the application. Ten (10) international scholarships of $4,000 each and up to 32 district/region scholarships of $1,500 each are awarded each year.

Applications and instructions can be downloaded from the Zonta International website: https://www.zonta.org/Global-Impact/Education/Young-Women-in-Public-Affairs-Award

Completed applications, essays, and verifications forms should be returned to Jane Hartman, Scholarship Chair, at the address below by February 1, 2019:

Jane Hartman, Scholarship Chair

Zonta Club of Madison

3146 Dorchester Way #5

Madison, WI 53719