Scholarships

Prevention Magazine is awarding a $500 Scholarship to a graduating senior. Abuse has no boundaries. Abuse can be drugs/alcohol, mental, or physical abuse, how it’s dealt with, what you learned from it, and what was right or wrong (in your own opinion) and the way the incident or problem was handled.

To Qualify for a $500 Scholarship:

Write a 600-800 word essay, double spaced, about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with abuse.  

You Must Be:

• Current high school senior
• Your school must be in: Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota or Wisconsin
• You must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
• You must have plans to attend college or plans for a training program, JATC, Military, etc.

See flyer for more information, including how to submit your application.  No Deadline for Entry.

The 2024-25 World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest is open to students in grades 6-12 worldwide.  Learn more & apply at worldof8billion.org/grant.  

Visit website for complete details:  https://wilegion.org/scholarships

American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund

Samsung Scholarship

Oratorical Scholarships

Eagle Scout of the Year

American Legion Baseball Scholarship - Deadline July 15

American Legion Softball Scholarship - Deadline July 15

Description

The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extracurricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male senior graduating from high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in fall 2025. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required.

Deadline for applications is April 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm. 
Multiple scholarships will be awarded in amounts of $500-1,000 USD.

Requirements

-Must be a graduating high school senior in the United States
-Must identify as male
-Must have access to a U.S. bank account (for direct fund deposit if selected)

Apply Here

Brickl Bros., Inc. has established a scholarship program for students who plan to pursue a four-year degree in a construction related field. The scholarship will provide on-the-job work experience, up to $40,000 of tuition assistance, and job shadow opportunities in several different construction related positions.

Attached is information about the scholarship award, eligibility criteria, and application materials. - Applications are due by March 31, 2025.

Flyer

Application Information

Scholarship Application

Michael Brukwicki Jr. Memorial Leadership Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school seniors who are members of Key Club International in its Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District and plan to attend college in any state.

Website:  https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/michael-brukwicki-jr-memorial-leadership/45224

Eligibility Requirements

2025_Scholarship_Application.pdf

KenGarvesScholarship1.pdf

The Mt. La Crosse Ski Patrol is honored to award one senior in the Coulee Region with a $500 scholarship in
honor of Kenny Garves. Kenny was a founding member of the Mt. La Crosse Ski Patrol, a local barber, and an
avid outdoor enthusiast. Kenny loved all aspects of outdoor recreation from hunting and fishing to skiing and
golfing.

Applications will be reviewed, and recipients selected by the Kenny Garves Scholarship Committee. The
committee will review and score each application and may reach out to the candidate’s high school for more
information and any potential activity code violations. The scholarship will be awarded at the Mt. La Crosse Ski
Patrol End of Year Banquet (date TBD, usually mid-May).

Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the student at the ski patrol banquet. The scholarship winning
student will be required to attend the Banquet to share their plans for the Fall and accept the check.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Application Due Date: April 1 st , 2025
• Committee Review: April 2025
• Scholarship Awarded: Mid-May 2025

Please submit any questions to keachenabing@gmail.com
Please submit the attached application, and required attachments, in one application package by 3:00 p.m. on April 1, 2025 via email attachment or paper submission.

The Wisconsin Towns Assocation, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be awarding Seven (7) - $1,000 in scholarships and  to high school seniors graduating in 2025 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2025.

Winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest, addressing the topic "What are 3 top priorities your local town government officials should pursue to improve the quality of life in your community?"

See attachment for details.  Essays must be postmarked by May 23, 2025.  

WITownsScholarship.pdf

The 2025 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering over $13,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior college or career school.  The program includes:

• One $10,000 scholarship
• Two $1,000 scholarships
• Three $500 scholarships 

It's quick and easy to apply:

• No minimum ACT/SAT score or GPA
• No essay required
• No lengthy application forms or application fees

Simply log on to www.student-view.com and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about coleges in your area.

The scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications.  The scholarship winners will be announced in May 2025.  Scholarship deadline is April 23 2025.

Website for all information:  https://debtsmarts.org/money-smart-essay

Money Smart week is April 5-12, 2025 - Win a College Scholarship

In celebration of Money Smart Wisconsin (April 5 - 12, 2025), the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt, along with its partner organizations, is excited to announce the 6th annual Money Smart 2025 Scholarship Contest. We  invite Wisconsin's graduating high school seniors to participate by answering  this year's Money Smart Question for a chance to win one of several $1,000  Edvest scholarships.  

How do you plan to be money smart and future ready?  

Student loan debt in Wisconsin for students who graduated with a bachelor’s  degree in 2024 averaged $32,628. About two-thirds of all college students take  out loans to pay for their educational costs.  

We are eager to learn about your plan to finance your college education. Through your essay, demonstrate your ability to think critically, plan realistically, and show  how you are preparing for the financial responsibilities of college and beyond.

The 2025 ESSAY QUESTION:

(word limit: 1,500)

Write the essay, referencing where you plan to attend and the program of study,  and share your vision of the college journey addressing the following prompts: 

• 1. Planning for College Costs: Start by estimating your total cost of attendance, including tuition, housing, meals, textbooks, technology, fees, transportation, and other expenses. You can use tools like the U.S. Department of Education’s Net Price Calculator to get accurate estimates. 

  2. Financing Your Education: Once you’ve outlined the costs, describe your strategy for funding your education. Discuss various resources, such as grants, scholarships, financial aid, jobs, or family support that you will use to make college affordable. 

  3. Financial Aid Process: Have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid? What impact does completing the FAFSA have on your financial plan? 

  4. Managing Student Loan Debt: If loans are part of your plan, detail your approach to keeping debt manageable. Compare your potential student loan debt/payment to the salary you expect in your chosen career and discuss how you’ll stay financially responsible. How do you plan to manage any student debt in relation to your future income? Consider how this will shape your life in the next few years. 

  5. Balancing Responsibilities: Describe how you’ll manage your finances, schoolwork, and any job responsibilities while staying focused on your academic and career goals.

Key Dates to Remember:

• Submission Deadline: 11:59PM (CT) on Friday, March 7^th
• Winners Announced: During Wisconsin’s Money Smart Week, April 5^th – 12^th

To apply for our Higher Education Scholarships:  Click here

To apply for the Barb & Bud Hammes Rotary Scholarship: Click here

General Higher Education Scholarship Criteria 

• The recipient should demonstrate a financial need for this scholarship with the intent of helping them attend a college, university, or technical school, who might not otherwise be able to do so. 
• The recipient must have a current or past affiliation with the Boys & Girls Clubs. 
• The recipient must have an average grade point and demonstrate the ability to succeed in higher education. 
• The recipient should have demonstrated leadership qualities, both as a BGC member and as a high school student. 
• The recipient should have made a notable contribution to school, family and the community. 
• Selected scholarship recipients may be required to attend a BGC recognition event. 

Rotary Scholarship Criteria 

• The recipient should demonstrate a financial need for this scholarship per academic year with the knowledge that it will only provide support if attending a local college. 
• The recipient must have a current or past affiliation with the Boys & Girls Clubs for 3+ years.
• The recipient must be a graduating senior with a 2.0 GPA or higher and demonstrate the ability to succeed in higher education.
• The recipient should have demonstrated leadership qualities, both as a Boys & Girls Club member and as a high school student.
• The recipient should have made notable contributions to school, family and community.
• The recipient may need to attend and speak at various BGC/Rotary events throughout the year.
• The recipient must be willing to participate in a local Rotary mentoring program and develop on-going relationship with that Rotary Club.
• The recipient must submit a FAFSA annually.
• The recipient must participate in mentoring/academic success programs through college they attend and agree to a BGC staff to communicate with academic advisor to monitor progress.
• The recipient must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher per year at the school they attend and be a full-time student.
• The recipient must complete any application requirements for this scholarship that are established by the BGC. 

Scholarships Available

• Art Petersen Memorial Scholarship
• Brian & Paula Soller Leadership Scholarship
• Derek Boehlke Memorial Scholarship
• Dick Lommen Family/McDonald’s Youth Achievement Scholarship
• Don Kish Memorial Scholarship
• George Nixon Scholarship (University of Wisconsin, La Crosse)
• Irvin & Dorothy (Nee Hahn) Bottcher Memorial Scholarship
• Klauke Investments & Insurance Scholarship
• Ryan Olson Staff Scholarship
• Terry & Sue Erickson Scholarship
• Bud & Barb Hammes Rotary Scholarship
• Viterbo & Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse Youth of the Year Scholarship
• Viterbo & Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse Pathway Scholarship 

The Badger State Sheriff’s Association (BSSA) will provide four scholarships to four
students graduating in the Spring of 2025 and enrolled in continuing education for Fall
2025 at a Wisconsin Technical College or University. These are $1000 scholarship
awards.

Applicants must be pursuing careers in criminal justice or related public safety fields.
One Scholarship will honor fallen Eau Claire County Sheriff Ron Cramer. One
Scholarship will honor fallen St. Croix Deputy Kaitie Leising, and the remaining two will
honor all fallen officers/deputies in Wisconsin.

Applicants must:

• Must be a Wisconsin resident.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Provide a copy of their high school or college transcripts.

Applicants, please explain the following in a typewritten essay:
1. Tell us about yourself.
2. What career do you want to pursue and why?
3. List and explain any extracurricular and community activities you were involved
in while attending high school.
4. Why do you feel you are deserving of this scholarship?

Drop off or mail this form, your completed essay, and high school or college transcripts
to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Sheriff Mike Lukas, 1500 Strongs Ave,
Stevens Point, WI 54481, in a 9”x12” or 10”x13” envelope no later than 4:00 PM on
March 28, 2025.

Who Is Eligible?

Current high school seniors from Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota or Wisconsin who attend college in fall 2025. They may attend any eligible U.S. college either virtually or physically.

About the Scholarship

The scholarship drawing has no requirements for minimum GPA or class rank, financial need, intended major or purchase.

Award amounts for 2025 have been increased to $1,500.

Students are selected for the scholarship by a random drawing. Students and parents can easily register online.

Visit www.IowaStudentLoan.org/ISLMidwest or see flyer for more information.  

The Hagan Scholarship provides $2,000 to help purchase essential items for college, up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, workshops to learn important life skills not typically covered in the college curriculum, HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage to learn how to invest, and up to $8,000 to study and travel abroad.

Visit Website for more information:  https://haganscholarships.org/description/

Hagan Scholars who graduate while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship, good for up to four additional consecutive semesters to attend graduate school or first two years of a professional program, receiving up to $7,500 each semester.

1. The disbursement amount will be determined each semester by HSF by taking the Total Cost of Attendance including tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, personal and transportation costs; then, deducting the total dollar amount of ALL scholarships, awards, grants, waivers, Federal and institution provided work-study, and one-half of the recipient’s FAFSA SAI. Parents are not required to pay the SAI, it is used only to determine the disbursement amount.
2. The disbursement amount will be adjusted each semester to offset the expiration or loss of other scholarships, awards, grants, waivers, Federal or institution provided work-study, and changes in the recipient’s SAI.
3. The Hagan Scholarship is renewable for up to seven additional consecutive semesters if the recipient fulfills the scholarship criteria and mandatory workshop responsibilities. Funding of the Hagan Scholarship will cease upon graduation from college or after earning 140 credit hours, whichever first occurs. In such event, recipients will continue managing their HSF Schwab Account and fulfill all other scholarship criteria until their Award Year Class graduates college. To receive funding after graduation or after earning 140 credit hours, recipients must apply for and be awarded a Hagan Graduate Scholarship.
4. First year recipients will receive $2,000 after being awarded a Hagan Scholarship to help purchase essential items for college not covered by the scholarship; items such as a computer, printer, cell phone, clothing, school supplies, and bedding.
5. Second year recipients will open a Personal Schwab Brokerage Account. After the account is opened HSF will deposit $100 in the account and provide each recipient with an HSF Schwab Brokerage Account to manage until graduation. HSF funds managed by each recipient will be $10,000 the second year, $15,000 the third year, and $20,000 the fourth year.
6. Third year recipients who have achieved a 3.50 CGPA are eligible for an all-expense paid study and travel abroad experience worth up to $8,000. Or, the funds can be used to study abroad the second semester of the third year in college.
7. Recipients who will graduate college while in the Hagan Scholarship Program can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship the semester prior to graduation, good for up to four additional consecutive semesters to attend graduate school or a professional school receiving up to $7,500 each semester. Recipients must enroll in college as a full-time graduate student no later than the upcoming fall semester following the Award of a Hagan Graduate Scholarship.
8. Recipients must work 240 hours from January 1 to September 1, prior to the start of the fall semester each academic year. Employment and/or paid internships must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation. Work can be full-time or part-time.
9. There is no application fee or processing fee.

Recipients of a scholarship will be selected on an objective and non-discriminatory basis, regardless of applicant’s race, creed, color, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or sex.

The Schultz Family Foundation First-Generation Empowerment Scholarship

A great opportunity for an even greater adventure. Northern Michigan University opens doors to those who want to seize their goals with determination. We invite you to apply for The Schultz Family Foundation First-Generation Empowerment Scholarship - an award crafted on the notion that while talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. 

The Scholarship: 

Up to $15,000 per year, for up to 4 years. 

This is a last dollar scholarship which means that students can use up to $15,000 per year to pay for educational expenses after all other financial aid has been applied. Educational expenses may include books, housing and meals, student activity fee, recreation pass, parking pass, transportation expenses among others. 

As a recipient of the scholarship, you will be included in the first cohort of the Schultz Family Foundation Fellows program. 

What is a Schultz Family Foundation Fellow: 

As a member of this cohort you will learn what it means to be a servant leader and successfully forge your path forward with opportunities for mentorship, faculty/staff support and a strong community ready to encourage you every step of the way.  

Minimum Requirements: 

1. First Generation Student (NMU’s definition of First Gen: If your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree, then you are considered a first generation college student.)
2. First Year, domestic, residential student (This is not available to global campus or international students.)
3. Must live on NMU’s campus in either residence halls or, when eligible, on-campus  apartments.
4. Applicants must submit a FAFSA and demonstrate financial need.
5. Bachelor’s Degree seeking (Intentions of earning a Bachelor's degree, even if you start in a certificate or Associate program.)
6. Able to move into on-campus housing 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester. 

Application Process: 

1. Apply and be admitted to NMU, nmu.edu/apply
2. Submit a FAFSA form, fafsa.gov
3. Submit a Schultz Family Foundation First-Generation Empowerment Scholarship Application and additional materials.
4. Deadline for submissions: March 30, 2025
5. Decisions released: April 15, 2025. 

Website for Additional Information

Details of Scholarship

The La Crosse Area Occupational Safety and Health Council (LAOSHC) members are pleased to offer up to $1,000 in academic scholarship award(s) to students pursuing a degree in a safety or health related field. LAOSHC seeks candidates who will use their training to provide safety and/or health related services for area employers. 

Eligible students must be considering a degree in a safety or health related field at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, Viterbo University or Western Technical College. The Council will also consider applications from students originating from within our membership area, that are seeking a health and/or safety related degree at other colleges or universities. Students may apply online at www.laoshc.org.

Deadline to Apply: April 4, 2025

https://forms.gle/SiVHHWgA6HZ3XWCT7 - Apply Directly

https://laoshc.org/council-scholarship/ - Apply through the La Crosse Area Occupational Safety and Health Website

Applications Open from March 15 - June 15, 2025 -- Visit website https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/

300 Scholarships at $2,500 each are awarded to students who meeting the following eligibility requirements:

• Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
• Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
• Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
• May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
• Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $65,000 or less)
• Be under the age of 35
• Be a United States citizen

For more information, please contact us at cte@horatioalger.org