Scholarship Database

In recognition of the tremendous efforst put forth by Wisconsin's rural schools to provide their sutdents with quality education in an ever-chaning enviornment,it is with pleasure that the WiRSA offers an annual scholarship. Six $750 scholarships will be presented to students from schools within the Alliance. 

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.

Application must be completed on computer and then printed. Application and essay need to be turned into Mrs. Savage by end of day Friday, January 29th.  From the pool of applicants, the school will select one student to be a semi-finalist and their application will be sent to WiRSA for final selection. Awards will be announced by April 15.

Application will ask for the following:

1. Involvement in community/civic service
2. Involvement in Extra-curricular activities
3. Special honors, awards, or recognition you have received.

Essay prompt (typed, less than 2 pages): A description of:

1. The benefits of attending a rural school
2. Your college and career goals
3. The value of growing up in a rural community and what are the personal values you have gained from this experience.

In recognition of the tremendous efforst put forth by Wisconsin's rural schools to provide their sutdents with quality education in an ever-chaning enviornment,it is with pleasure that the WiRSA offers an annual scholarship. Six $750 scholarships will be presented to students from schools within the Alliance pursing a degree in education. 

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.

Application must be completed on computer and then printed. Application and essay need to be turned into Mrs. Savage by end of day Friday, January 29th.  From the pool of applicants, the school will select one student to be a semi-finalist and their application will be sent to WiRSA for final selection. Awards will be announced by April 15.

Application will ask for the following:

1. Involvement in community/civic service
2. Involvement in Extra-curricular activities
3. Special honors, awards, or recognition you have received.

Essay prompt (typed, less than 2 pages): A description of:

1. The benefits of attending a rural school
2. Why you are choosing the field of Teacher Education
3. The value of growing up in a rural community and what are the personal values you have gained from this experience.

The WPPA scholarship is available to 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 - which does not include law school - is eligible.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to determine the number and amount of scholarships to be awarded in a given year.

Application requirements

• Completed Application
  • will need to include list of extra-curricular activites 
• Essay
• Type your full name and complete address in the top right corner of each page of the essay.
• Enclose three (3) letters of recommendation from three different sources
• Transcipt

Mail completed application to:

WPPA Scholarship Committee
660 John Nolen Drive, Suite 300
Madison, WI  53713

*Essay prompt (typed 200 words or less): Why have you chosen a career in law enforcement?

*For letters of recommendation, letters must come from 3 different sources. Sources may include family, school, neighbor, clergy, employer, civic organization, law enforcement, etc. For example, only 1 letter can come from the school. 

The following documents must accompany this application: (Incomplete applications will not be considered.)

1. A photocopy or certificate, verified by the proper authority stating the applicant's ACT/SAT test scores, Grade Point Average (GPA) and history, including courses taken and grades received from the first year of high school to date of application. (Transcript) Please include on the transcript the courses that the student will be taking [credits to be earned] for the second semester of their senior year.
2. A NEATLY TYPED statement by the applicant containing no more than 500 words answering these questions:
   • What is your primary goal in life?
   • Why did you choose that goal?
   • How do you expect to achieve that goal?
   • Where do you plan to be five years after college?
3. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, school counselor or administrator covering character, personality, scholarship and other relevant information concerning the applicant. (THIS LETTER IS TO BE ON HIGH SCHOOL LETTERHEAD.)
4. Photo of the applicant – prefer senior year photograph. (PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE PHOTO TO THE APPLICATION.)

ALL FORMS ARE TO BE NEATLY TYPED. This application must be submitted to the local Telephone System Manager by February 11, 2021.

The winner of WSTF scholarship will receive a one-time award of $1,500 OR one-time award of $750 [Attending a Two-Year Technical College].

Completed Application must be received in the LaValle Telephone Cooperative Office by February 11, 2021. Applications can be turned mailed or handed in at LaValle Telephone Cooperative. 

LaValle Telephone Cooperative

108 W. Main St.

PO Box 28

LaValle, WI 53941

Applicant MUST have a parent/guardian with active service (phone, high-speed internet, or video) in one of the LaValle Telephone Cooperative exchanges (985- or 983-)

Application Materials

1. Application
2. Essay
   1. 500 words or less
   2. Why you feel that you should be awarded  this scholarship and if you plan on returning to a rural community after completing your education.
3. Additional page(s) to indicate career goals, any community and/or volunteer activities, awards or honors, work experience, income need and any other notable information you feel should be considered.
4. Senior Picture

Up to 4 scholarships: $250 for a 2-year technical college and $750 for a 4-year college

Completed Application must be received in the LaValle Telephone Cooperative Office by February 11, 2021. Applications can be turned mailed or handed in at LaValle Telephone Cooperative. 

LaValle Telephone Cooperative

108 W. Main St.

PO Box 28

LaValle, WI 53941

The National Farmers Organization (NFO) is sponosring their annual Steve Pavich and Frank Pries Memorial Scholarship and Farm Kids for College Scholarshiop for Wisconsin high school seniors interested in pursuing an education in agriculture. Applicants will automatically be eligible to win both scholarships by completing one application. 

To be eligible for the scholarships you must:

• be a high school senior
• Major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university
  • Agriculture majors could include agronomy, ag business management, ag chemical engineering, ag education or extension, ag engineering, ag journalism, biochemistry, dairy sciences, entomology, food sciences, genetics, home economics, livestock or poultry sciences, natural resources or water resources management, nutrition, pre-veterinary medicine, rural planning and sociology, soil sciences, or a host of other disciplines that impact modern agriculture and rural life.

Must Submit:
     Complete application
     Two typed essays
     Two letters of reference
     High school transcript and official GPA
     Official ACT score
     Recent photo (Photos used for promotion if selected for scholarship. Photos will not be returned)

The Steve Pavich and Frank Pries Memorial Scholarship Winners:

1st & 2nd place: $1,000

Farm Kids for College Scholarship Winners (3) Recieve: 

$1,000

Essays (850 words minimum & 1,200 maximum total for both qustions):

Prompt 1: How can marketing production with other farmers and ranchers improve prices for grain, dairy, and livestock?

Prompt 2: Chose one strategy: Nich marketing, price risk management, or price negotiation. Discuss and give examples of how that strategy can increase financial rewards on an independent farm. 

Submit your application and accompanying materials by February 23 to:

National Farmers

Atten: Jennifer
PO Box 460
Spring Green, WI  53588

The scholarship winners will be announced by April 6, 2021

If you have questions, contact Jennifer Dilley at (608) 643-3341 or jdilley@nfo.org.

SCMGA will award a $500 or $1,000 scholarship during the spring of 2021 to a student who will be pursuing a 2- or 4- year college degree in either horticulture, agriculture, conservation, forestry, biology, botany, landscape design, or DNR. Graduating senior must be a resident of Sauk County.

The scholarship funds will only 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 must be given to Mrs. Savage by March 1st. 

Essay (typed, 500 words or less): Why you are going into one of the listed fields of study, at what university, and why you believe you should receive this scholarship. 

The Sauk County Retired Educators Association will be awarding a gift in the amount of $500. To be eligible for this scholarshiop, the applicant must meet the following critieria:

• Planning to enter higher education to become a teacher
• Live in Sauk County
• Senior in high school
• 3.0 or higher GPA

Requirements

• Application form
• Essay
• 2 recommendation forms
• Wallet size photo

$500

Essay (1 page-typed): Why I want to be an educator?

Make sure to print copies 1 sided. Applcation form can be typed or completed in black or blue ink.

Return completed application, recommendation forms, and photo postmarked on or before March 1 to:

Kay Daley, Chairperson
SCRE Scholarship Committee
E5060 County Road K
Reedsburg, WI  53959

If questions, please contact Kay at kdaley46@yahoo.com or 608-963-6337

The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin Schneider-Emanuel Scholarship goes to three (3) deserving graduates of any accredited Wisconsin high school the sum of $1000.00 to be applied to the cost of continuing education at any degree granting college or university within the United States of America. It is the intent that this award shall enable a student to secure a baccalaureate degree. The first scholarships were awarded in 1968.

FOR 2021 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ONLY: Due to COVID19, and many of The American Legion Programs being cancelled in 2020, the requirement of attending a Legion program to be eligible for this scholarship is suspended. The applicant must meet the other eligibility requirements.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – The scholarship application will not be considered if the applicant does not meet the ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

THE APPLICANT MUST BE EITHER –

• A VETERAN AND A CURRENT MEMBER of The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin at the time of application. (Self)

• A SON/DAUGHTER whose Father, Mother, or Legal Guardian is living and a current member of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, or The Sons of The American Legion at the time of application.

• A GRANDSON/GRANDDAUGHTER whose Grandfather, Grandmother, or Legal Guardian is living and a current member of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary, or The Sons of The American Legion at the time of application.

• APPLICANT is a current member, in good standing, in The Sons of The American Legion or The American Legion Auxiliary/Junior Auxiliary at the time of application.

Application Materials:

• Application form
• Maintained an academic average of "B" or better through the first 7 semester of high school
• Meet entrance requirements for chosen college/university
• Transcript
• 4 Rating Sheets
• ACT score

3 $1,000 awards

No application is considered complete unless all questions are fully answered, and transcripts and rating sheets are mailed bypassing the applicant to: 

The American Legion, Department of Wisconsin

Attn. Programs Coordinator

P.O. Box 388

Portage, WI 53901

• Graduating senior in a Juneau County high school OR a resident of Juneau County
• Entering the field of Education
• 3.0 GPA or better
• Good attendance record
• Active in extra-curricular activities
• Essay
• Transcript
• Attendance Record
• ACT score

$500 

Application, list of extra-curricular organizations, and essay are due to Mrs. Savage by Friday, March 5th. I will attach transcript and ACT scores to the application and send to donor.

Essay (300-500 words): Why are you interested in the field of education? Please include any experiences you have had in tutoring, coaching, and church activities that have brought you in contact with young people.

*Note: The essay is a very important part of the application. It will be evaluated not only on content but also technique.

Criteria:

Scholarship recipients are based on previous grades, financial need, and course selection.  Preference may be given to a student entering an automotive related field, however, it is not limited to that selection.  Applicants must reside within a 60-mile radius of Mauston.

Materials

• Application form
• Transcript
• 1 Letter of recommendation

$300

Scholarship is presented at the Wizards of Rods Car Show on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Jellystone Park, Warrens, WI

The application must be postmarked by March 11, 2021, to:

Wizards of Rods Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 182
Mauston, WI  53948

Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital has been an employer in the community of Hillsboro, Elroy, and Wonewoc; and a partner in education for several years. The goal of the Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital Nursing Council is to provide students entering the nursing field financial assistance with their post-secondary educational costs as well as to continue to support the medical profession. 

Requirements:

1. All students or a Gundersen St. Joseph's employees' child planning to continue their education in nursing at an accredited university, college, or technical college may apply.
2. High School GPA of 3.0 or greater.
3. Successful completion of 1 semester at accredited University, College or Technical College with Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater
4. Essay
5. Transcript
6. Resume
7. Acceptance Letter from University/College
8. 2 letters of recommendation

$500 awarded after first-semester completion

Essay prompt: 

1. Where you are attending school/college, describe major, career plans and what you plan to do with you degree;
2. Describe yourself, include information about you character; personal strengths and weaknesses; school involvement; extra-curricular activities; community service or volunteer experience; achievements, awards, or honors; leadership experiences; and work experience
3. Describe your financial need and how you plan to finance you education, living, and other expenses; include if you have experienced any hardships or financial burdens recently?
4. What interests you in having a career in nursing?

All materials need to be turned into Mrs. Savage by March 12th. 

Criteria: 

1. Juneau County resident
2. Applicant must be intending to enroll as a full-time student in a field of Family Consumer Science, Agriculture, Farm Short Course, or an Education major. (Ex: Agricultural related studies such as teaching agriculture, horticulture, pre-veterinary, or veterinary medicine, meat and animal science, farm management. Family & Consumer Sciece fields such as fashion merchandising, restaurant management, interior design. Education major for teaching in preschool through secondary school. Or other related fields of study.)
3. Plan to pursue further education within the next school year at a technical college, 2-year, or 4-year college.
4. Prior recipients are not eligible for this scholarship

Materials Required

• Application form
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Essay (Approximately 200 words)
  • Why continuing my education is important and what my goals are for the future.
• Copy of college acceptance
• High School transcript

$500

Letters of Recommendations may be sent with or separately from other application materials. All materials must be postmarked by Friday, March 26.  Send materials to:

HCE Scholarship Committee

c/o Juneau County HCE President

1504 Academy Street

Elroy, WI 53929

To apply for the Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Current graduating senior
• Attending an accredited 4-year college/university
  • Students can apply if they plan on attending a 2-year technical school first to then transfer to a 4-year program as a full-time student
• Pursuing a career with an agriculture focus that will enhance rural communities
  • Examples include dairy science, animal science, agriculture engineering, veterinary medicine, agriculture economics, environmental science, agribusiness
• Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
• Minimum 19 ACT composite score
• A student with a rural or agriculture background
• Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA
  • Families with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $20,000 or less are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Should your EFC fall above $20,000, you may still apply for the scholarship. Learn more about the financial requirement by visiting www.wasedafarms.com/scholarship

Scholarship Requirements:

• Online Application Form
• 2 personal statements
  • Personal Statement 1 (word limit: 600): Please tell us more about yourself, including your background and past experiences that have impacted who you are today and your interest in agriculture. Please share with us your career goals and future plans, including how you will use your college degree to benefit your community or another rural community after you graduate. Lastly, share with us why you believe you are qualified to receive the Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship.
  • Personal Statement 2 (word limit: 200): How do you intend to help your local agricultural community in the future? 
• Listing of Extracurricular Activities
• 2 letters of recommendation
  • one letter from a FFA advisor, agriculture teacher, 4-H leader or agriculutre-related employer encouraged
  • Letters from School counselors, principlas or other employers also encouraged.
• High School Transcript
• ACT scores
• Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA

The scholarship is awarded over four years:

• Year 1: $2,000
• Year 2: $2,250
• Year 3: $2,500
• Year 4: $3,250

Additional information and online application form can be found at: https://wasedafarms.com/scholarship

Qualifications: 

• Applicant must be preparing to study in the welding or manufacturing field
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical college
• Will be judged on academic performance, involvement in school and community, and financial need
• Must maintain a B/C average in the first semester of college

Requirements:

• 1 letter of reference
• 1 page essay on how you feel you are a deserving candidate for this scholarship

$250

Send a one page essay and one reference letter to rtracy@wimetals.com.  Make sure to include your name, address, and email address.

Payment will be made after first semester is complete and a copy of your grades and proof of second semester enrollment are received.

Criteria:

Graduating seniors pursuing an education in a medical field

The application must be RECEIVED by April 02, 2021 - any applications received after April 2 will not be considered - NO EXCEPTIONS!  

The application must be handwritten NOT computer generated! You can either print your own copy of the application or ask Mrs. Savage for one.

$2,000

The application must be handwritten NOT computer generated!

Completed applications must be received by April 02, 2021 - any applications received after April 2 will not be considered - NO EXCEPTIONS

Mail applications to:

Hess Memorial Hospital Auxiliary - Thrift Shop

Attn: Lillian Ratsch

521 Jefferson St. Apt. 104

Mauston, WI 53948

The EAA Chapter 1365 from the Mauston-New Lisbon Airport will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior who is interested in going into an aviation related career (commercial pilot, avionics, airframe, power plant, or certified flight instruction). This scholarship cannot be used for private pilot education only unless the private pilot education is an integral part of one of the above educational disciplines. 

Materials:

• Application form
• One-page essay
• List of extracurricular activities
• List of community service
• GPA

$1,000

Essay prompt - Answer the following questions in a one page document or less:

• What is your reason(s) for wanting a career in aviation?
• How did you become interested in aviation?
• What discipline are you most interested in and why?
• Contact information for school of choice

Scan and email application materials to eaachapter1365@gmail.com

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, contact Vonda Benson at 608-853-3233

1. Graduating senior from Wonewoc-Center High School
2. Enrolled in a one or two year post-secondary program (technical school)
3. Preference may be given to a cosmetology student

Two $500 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors

Scholarship awarded in two (2) installments: following semester one and semester two.  Payment is contingent upon the student's being enrolled on a full-time basis and maintaining at least a "B" average.

The PB & J Foundation Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically. High GPA is not needed to qualify. Open to high school seniors attending an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in the U.S.

• Application
• Transcript
• Recommendation letter
  • 1 required, but 2 is prefered

Awards range from $500-$1000.

Application found at: bit.ly/pbjscholarship2021

Examples of personal challenges include, but 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. 

• Have been in an out-of-home care (OHC) court ordered (Ch. 48 or 938) placement (kinship, foster home, group home or residential care center) and left OHC at age 18 or older; or
• Have been in an OHC placement on their 16th birthday and gone to court ordered guardianship or adoption from an OHC placement any time after attaining the age of 16.
• Have aged out of OHC placement in another state but become a permanent resident of Wisconsin prior to attending a Wisconsin postsecondary institution.
• Be accepted into an accredited postsecondary institution (i.e., college, vocational or technical program) at the time the application is submitted.
• Be age 20 or less, unless enrolled in a postsecondary program and receiving the DCF Scholarship on his / her 21st birthday, thus extending eligibility to the student’s 23rd birthday. Scholarships may be awarded up to the cost of attendance and may not

• Students must be attending at least part time.
• Students must be a first-time freshman.
• Students must be attending a public or private Wisconsin college or university.
• A student must meet one criteria from Group A based on financial need and one criteria from Group B based on nontraditional/ disadvantaged circumstances
• The TIP grant can be renewed for up to ten semesters of enrollment and must be used within six years of enrollment at a public, private, or technical college or university in Wisconsin.
• Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• PI-1577 TIP Grant / GEAR UP Scholarship Application
• A processed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
• FAFSA confirmation page or the SAR (Student Aid Report).
• College acceptance letter or college award notification.
• Other documents may be requested by the WEOP staff if needed to determine eligibility.