This page will be updated regularly with new scholarship opportunities. Please make sure to check the site often for new scholarships. Local scholarship information will be available in early spring. Students should review each scholarship for due dates and scholarship parameters. If there are any questions regarding scholarships and awards, please contact Mrs. Poirier in the Guidance Office.
The following articles offer advice with regards to applying for scholarships and college.
Nutrition & dietetics, Public Health and Hospitality
1/22/2021
$4,000 Annually
Requirements:
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) at Bradley University is pleased to announce that two FCS freshmen will be awarded Arnold/Wheeler scholarships in the Fall of 2020. Each awardee will become either a "C. C. Wheeler Scholar" or a "Mildred Arnold Scholar," with an accompanying annual scholarship of $4,000. Each scholarship award may be renewed annually for up to four years, provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.00 and completes the scholarship requirements each semester.
Check out their flyer for more information and How to Apply!
The Department of Chemistry at UWSP urges qualified students to apply for the Trytten Scholarship, awarded annually to an incoming freshman who intends to major in Chemistry at UWSP. The scholarship is named after the late Professor Roland A. Trytten, long time faculty member and leader of the Department of chemistry at UWSP.
The Nature of the Award:
The total amount of the award is $4,000, applied to your UWSP tuition each semester in the amounts of $200 the Freshman year, $400 the Sophomore year, $600 the Junior year, and $800 the Senior year. The Scholarship will continue each semester, provided that the Trytten Scholar continues to be a declared major in chemistry or biochemistry or biochemistry at UWSP and they earn at least a 3.0 GPA the previous semester, thereby maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
To apply:
Complete all sections of the Student Application Form (available in HS Guidance Office) If interested in applying email Mrs. Poirier at poirierm@deerfield.k12.wi.us to request application.
Arrange to have a letter of recommendation submitted on your behalf by your high school chemistry teacher
Have your high school guidance counselor submit the High School Recommendation Form and your high school transcripts
Mail all materials to:
Dr. Nathan Bowling, Chair
Department of Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481
All application materials should be postmarked by January 31, 2021.
The Wisconsin Education Association Council is pleased to announce that they are offering a scholarship to eligible high school seniors who are planning to enter the field of education. Winners of the scholarship will receive a grant of $1,450.00 per year for four years of study as long as they remain eligible.
High school seniors who are planning to go into the field of education and whose parent(s) are a WEAC member, a WEAC retired member or who dies while holding a WEAC membership are eligible to apply.
Each year one of the four scholarship shall be designated the Kathy Mann Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship shall be awarded to a minority student. In the event that no minority student applies or meets the criteria, the Kathy Mann Scholarship shall NOT be awarded. In its place a regular WEAC Scholarship shall be awarded.
Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2021.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation scholarship application is now available!
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated African American students who have maintained a 98% college graduation rate.
The application closes at 5:00 pm ET on February 1, 2021.
Since 1989, the Business Forum Foundation has awarded academic tuition scholarships to female applicants residing in Dane County who plan to begin or continue their education in Wisconsin.
We invite women who meet the following criteria to apply:
• Be a female U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in Dane County.
• Have demonstrated financial need.
• Be pursuing higher education in a 4-year, 2-year, adult education extension curriculum or technical or vocational program in Wisconsin. Online coursework must be through an accredited or licensed institution with a physical presence in the State of Wisconsin.
• Have a record of academic performance balanced with community involvement, outside interests, and experiences.
Scholarship applications are due onFebruary 6, 2021. Interviews with selected applicants will be on March 11, 2021, location to be determined based on safety considerations and may be virtual.
In the past, awards have been made to five or six women per year and have ranged from $500 to $3,500 per person. Please share this information with those who might benefit from our scholarship program. We hope that this program offers opportunities for women participating in your organization and look forward to your support.
$500 - Local, $2,000 - District, $8,000 International
Requirements:
Zonta Club of Madison is proud to support the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program. The YWPA Program is a monetary award program that encourages young college bound women to participate in public and political life.
Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to empower women through service and advocacy. The awards recognize students' commitment to volunteerism, leadership achievements, and dedication to the advancement of hte status of women worldwide.
Two previous award recipients from our district (Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana) were sponsored by Zonta Club of Madison. Zonta Club would like to see other winners from our area.
Application and instructions can be downloaded from the Zonta International Website. Completed applications, essays and verification forms should be returned to Jane L. Hartman, Scholarship Chair at jlh2776@gmail.com. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Hartman at (608) 278-0519 or stop in the HS Guidance Office and see Mrs. Poirier.
The Wisconsin State Senate is proud to offer a unique educational experience to HS Juniors and Seniors. The Senate Scholar Program is an elite program designed to challenge Wisconsin's best students. One student from each of the 33 Senate Districts will be chosen to attend this year's program, which will be held virtually.
The Senate Scholar Program has created an advanced government curriculum that will include virtual classroom instruction and roundtable discussion sections. Experts teach Scholars about constituent relations, research and development of legislation, and bill drafting. Scholars engage in roundtable discussion with legislative support agency directors and staff, media, and lobbyists throughout the week resulting in further insight into all facets of the legislative process. Scholars will witness the Senate debate on legislation and will also draft their own bills and amendments.
The Senate Scholar Program is open to all WI high school juniors and seniors aged 16-18. Each Senate Scholar must have outstanding academic qualifications and experiences that demonstrate an ability to perform tasks with a high degree of responsibility.
The tentative dates of the virtual Senate Scholar program are March 14-26.
A digital copy of hte application, more information and additional application materials may be downloaded from the legislative website or you can contact Mrs. Poirier for a copy at poirierm@deerfield.k12.wi.us.
The Simon Youth Foundation (SYF), in partnership with Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 2021 Community Scholarship is available to those students who plan to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year college or technical college fulltime in the fall of 2021.
Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, an essay response, letter of recommendation, work expereience and community/extracurricular involvement.
Submit application online on or before February 17, 2021.
UnityPoint Health- Meriter offers local high school students who are going into the healthcare industry the opportunity to apply for financial assistance through the Healthcare Scholarship Program. We started this program in 1987, the same year that Madison General and Methodist Hospital merged to become Meriter. In just 33 years, 617 scholarships, totaling more than $688,000 have been awarded to local high school seniors pursing higher education in healthcare.
This program is made possible through the generous support from the amazing staff at Meriter's Greenbush Garden Bistro and Dr. Joe's Coffee Clinic. These individuals diligently promote the program year-round and encourage donations from visitors, staff, patients and community members. If you are interested in supporting this program you may also make a donation through the Meriter Foundation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for a 2021 UnityPoint Health - Meriter High School Healthcare Scholarship, please follow the instructions below:
Once all materials are ready, fill out and submit the online application here. Please note this form does require a Google account. If you do not already have one, you can create one for free here.
The application deadline is 4pm on February 26, 2021. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Decisions will be announced via email by April 9, 2021.
Questions
Applicants are encouraged to reach out directly to Mrs. Poirier in the high school Guidance Office with any questions or contact UnityPoint Health – Meriter Volunteer Services' Administrative Assistant Jill Wootton at (608) 417-6414 or via email at MSN_volunteer@unitypoint.org. Parental inquiries are not advised.
The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin Schneider-Emanuel Scholarship offers to three (3) deserving graduates the sum of $1,000 to be applied to the cost of continuing education.
The application is available as a fillable form on-line.
Eligibility Requirement and materials can be found here.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc - Kappa Psi Omega chapter is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited four year or two year institution. All requirements below must be met.
The scholarship will be awarded after the student submits an enrollment verification letter (please include your student ID number with the letter) from the two-year or four-year college. School and community service is highly recommended.
To qualify, the applicant must be:
An ethnic minority and/or underrepresented student
A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
A graduating senior from a Dane County are HS with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Able to attend the Links Scholarship Award Ceremony (May 7, 2018)
For more information, visit their website or email the chapter at akakappapsiomega@gmail.com
Applications should be submitted by March 12, 2021.
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is offering more than $15,000 in scholarships to 4-H members in 2021. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 15. To be eligible, students must have been a 4-H member for at least three years, have a grade point average of at least 2.5 and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical college for the 2021-2022 year. Members should apply with a resume and cover letter to scholarships@wis4hfoundation.org.
To promote "Americanism", love of country knowledge of government and allegiance to the U.S. flag to our youth. Eligible students are tested on their knowledge of the U.S., Wisconsin and County Governments, the U.S. Constitution and flag etiquette.
The test consists of 50 questions; true/false, multiple choice, matching, and an essay question that must be answered in order to qualify for the scholarships. Students are not allowed to use outside resources for answers while taking this test.
Any student in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in any public, private, parochial or home-schooled within the State of Wisconsin may participate. Students may only take the test 1 time per year; however, students may participate all 3 years and be eligible for the scholarships for multiple years.
The test is available on-line from March 8 - March 19, 2021. Students Register on-line when taking the test. The test link is found here and is only active during the test window (3/8-3/19/2021).
Awards:
11 students in Grade 10 receive a $250 scholarship
11 students in Grade 11 receive a $300 scholarship
11 students in Grade 12 receive a $750 scholarship
Other Information:
For more informatino contact The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin (608) 745-1090 or check out their website at wilegion.org
Seniors currently in the DHS boys or girls basketball program and are planning on attending one of the UW system schools and qualify can apply for this scholarship.
To qualify students must:
Be a resident of Wisconsin
Attend a WI public or private high school
Participate in their school's basketball program their senior year
Plan to attend a University of Wisconsin System school
Not participating in sports at the DI, DII or DIII level in college
This year the Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation will offer scholarships to approximately 65 Wisconsin public and private high school graduates based on need, academic achievement and character. The annual scholarship--$10,000 for four-year programs and $5,000 for two-year programs - are renewable for the length of the program.
Scholarship applications are available online only starting February 1st and must be submitted by April 30, 2021. You can find more information and the application here.
If you are graduating high school with a 3.5 cumulative unweighted GPA or better, and have a composite ACT score of 24 or better, you qualify for the inTuition Grant. You will receive at least $20,300 in grants and scholarships, lowering your tuition from $31,700 to $11,400 (Please expect a nominal tuition increase of 3-5% annually). You are guaranteed the same inTuition Grant for as long as you are a full-time undergraduae. Your tuition might be even lower, depending on additional financial aid for which you may qualify.
This is comparable to the current annual undergraduate tuition and fee rate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. That means our academically high-achieving freshmen get a high-quality private educatino at a public flagship university price.
Students admitted to Edgewood College are invited to apply for one or more renewable awards. The Edgewood College Freshman Scholarship Application will be availble October 1 to June 1. The Priority Deadline: December 1/Final Deadline is June 1.
Please visit the Edgewood College website here to receive more information about the many scholarships available to incoming students.
The Nursing Student Loan Program provides loans to Wisconsin resident undergraduates or graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time at an eligible in-state institution that prepares them to be licensed as nurses, either RN or LPN. The maximum award per year is $3,000 with an overall maximum of $15,000. The student who participates in this program must agree to be employed as a licensed nurse in Wisconsin. For each of the first two years the student works as a nurse or nurse educator and meets the eligibility criteria, 25% of the loan is forgiven. The balance remaining after forgiveness must be repaid at an interest rate of 5%. If the student does not work as a nurse or nurse educator and meet the eligibility criteria, the loan must be repaid at an interest rate of 5%.
Application:
FAFSA and nomination by Financial Aid Office
Required Enrollment:
At least half-time
Award Amount:
$250 to $3,000
Forgiveness:
25% per year for 2 years for working as a nurse or nurse educator in Wisconsin
Military members and veterans are eligible to receive unique funding they can utilize for higher education. To help veterans explore the financial resources available to them, we've searched the web to find the best scholarships for our troops and created a central resource for their schooling needs.
Scholarships for different programs are included in our resource, along with an overview of financial aid basics. A few financial resources are listed below:
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 for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
How to Apply
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?
Deadline
June 19, 2021.
Who is eligible?
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. 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.
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit our website to learn how to apply.
Sterling Law Offices, S.C. is offering students the opportunity to win a $1,000 paid scholarship towards their academic goals. We believe in education and want to help curb the cost of education for students. Our hope is that this scholarship will help students continue to pursue their dream and achieve all of their goals.
The scholarship is open to high school seniors preparing for their first year of college as well as college students already enrolled full-time.
Students interested in applying are asked to apply online via the form below.
Payment of Scholarships
The Sterling Law Offices, S.C. scholarship is paid to the school of the selected recipient. It will be paid in a one-time, non-renewable amount of $1,000 U.S. Dollars. Only one entry is permitted per student.
All scholarships given by Sterling Law Offices, S.C. are awarded annually in July. The scholarship payout will occur in August of the same year in one installment of $1,000 U.S. Dollars.
Eligibility Guidelines and Overview
Must be a resident of the United States.
Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four or two-year college or trade school.
Students must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Scholarship awards and eligibility requirements are subject to change.
