The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Scholarship for Youth in Out-of Home Care
- Requirements
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- Have been in out-of home care (OHC) placement for at least six months after the age of 15 and left OHC at age 18
- Have been in OHC for at least six months after the age of 15 and adopted after the age of 16
- Have been in OHC placement in Wisconsin as described above
- Have been in OHC placement in another state but has become a resident of Wisconsin prior to attending a Wisconsin postsecondary institution
- Be accepted into a postsecondary institution at the time the application is submitted
- Be age 20 or less, unless enrolled in a post-secondary program on his/her 21st birthday, extending eligibility to age 23
- Amount: Up to cost of attendance and may not exceed $5,000
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Application: Application is available from the Wisconsin DCF forms page. Search for “scholarship”.
National Military Family Associations – Military Spouse Scholarship
Requirements:
- Can be used towards degrees, certifications, licensure, clinical supervision for mental health licensure, CEUs and more
- Are a spouse of a member of the seven Uniformed Services with a military ID
- Are married to an active duty, reserve, guard, retired, medically retired, wounded or fallen service member (must be a service-related wound, illness, injury or death that took place after September 11, 2001)
- Are a dual service military spouse
- Are a divorced spouse, but ONLY if you receive 20/20/20 benefits
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: Applications open year-round
Application: https://scholarships.militaryfamily.org/offers/nmfa-spouse-scholarship/
UMOS National Farmworker Jobs Program
- Requirements
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- Have earned wages in farm work or be a dependent of parents who have earned wages in farm work during the past 2 years (i.e. crops, cannery, dairy, nurseries, poultry, Christmas trees/wreaths, farm animal care, greenhouse, hay bailing or any other related farm work).
- Legally authorized to work in U.S.
- Must be 18 years of age & all males must be registered with the Selective Service
- Enrolled in a two year program or less
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: No deadline
Application: https://www.umos.org/nfjp-application/
BIASEW – Dennis Peterman Scholarship
Requirements
- Must be entering second year, or greater, of college
- Must be enrolled in a construction related field of study
- Must be enrolled in a technical or four-year College/University in Wisconsin
- Must be a full-time student
Amount: $1,000 (5)
Deadline: May 1, 2021
Application: https://www.biasew.net/
Eastern Ridge Home Builders Association – Joan M. Vande Castle Scholarship
Requirements
- Student who has completed high school
- Student enrolled in one of the following programs or apprenticeship program: Construction Management, Architecture, Building Trades, Engineering (with an emphasis on construction trades), Interior Design, or other related field of study relative to residential construction.
Amount: TBD
Deadline: May 7, 2021
Applications: http://www.easternridgehba.org/scholarships
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Requirements
- Child of one of the following:
- Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Marine*
- A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
- Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps unit*
- *Veterans must have received an honorable discharge. A discharge status of other, general, under honorable conditions, dishonorable, etc. are not eligible for an award.
- GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Family adjusted gross income for the 2019 tax year that does not exceed $103,000. Non-taxable allowances are not included in the adjusted gross income.
- Attending or planning to attend a college or career training school listed on the National Center for Education Statistic’s College Navigator website in the 2020-21 academic year.
Amount: TBD
Deadline: Applications are processed every month (the entire process will take about 6-8 weeks)
Application: https://www.mcsf.org/cte/
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship
Requirements
- Membership eligibility in Beta Mu Kappa, our MPTC chapter of PTK
- Based on the number of credit hours (minimum of 12) you have completed
- An outstanding GPA of 3.5 or above
- PTK membership also gives you the opportunity to apply for many regional and national scholarships
Amount: Varies based on scholarship
Deadline: See application for specific deadlines
Application: https://support.ptk.org/hc/en-us/categories/115000219674-Scholarships
P.E.O. Chapter BD Scholarship
Requirements
- Female U.S. citizen and is currently attending or graduated from a Fond du lac county high school
- Desires to pursue or is pursuing full time post-high school education
- Has been accepted to a school of higher education or is currently attending a school of higher education
- Has financial need
Amount: Three awards ($500, $1,000 and $1,000)
Deadline: April 15, 2021
Application: see attached
Platinum Educational Group
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an EMS, Nursing, or Allied Health program
- Letter of Recommendation Form (form provided in application packet)
- A brief essay (500 words maximum)
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 4, 2021
Application: Scholarship Packet Information
R3 Stem Cell Scholarship
Requirements
- Applicants must be an American citizen and at lest 18 years of age
- Must posses a current GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Have documented acceptance at a university, accredited college or community college, or can show proof of current enrollment at a university, an accredited college or community college.
- Write a 100% unique essay with a minimum of 1,000 words. Essay topic is: “How do you foresee stem cells affecting human life and health 10 years from now?”
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: December 31, 2021
Application: https://r3stemcell.com/scholarship/
Shawano Area Community Foundation – Richard Newcomb & Janice Schreiber-Newcomb Education Scholarship
- Requirements
- Widow who is too young for Social Security assistance and plans to further their education at an accredited technical school
- Part-time or Full-time student
- Preference may be given to applicants from the Shawano area
- Receiving Social Security benefits for dependent children shall not disqualify an applicant
- Amount: Up to $1,000 / $500 for part-time students
- Deadline: Not supplied, please call 920-702-7619
- Application: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships or scholarships@cffoxvalley.org
TC Energy
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree relevant to the drinking water supply field
- Enrolled full time for Fall 2021 semester
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 at time of application
- Haven not received this scholarship previously
- U.S. Citizen and WI Resident
- Additional considerations will be given to student members of WIAWWA/AWWA
Amount: $750
Deadline: May 14, 2021
Application: https://www.tcenergy.com/community-giving/build-strong/regions—u.s/
T.E.A.C.H. Program Scholarship
- Requirements
- Work at least 25 hours per week in a full-time group child care program that is licensed and/or participating in YoungStar Or in a licensed or certified family child care program
- Have the support of your sponsoring program
- Have a diploma from an approved high school or have earned a GED
- Be employed by your sponsoring program for a minimum of three months prior to application
- Live and/or work in Wisconsin
- Plan to attend school at a Wisconsin-based college or university
- Want to complete credit-based coursework
- Amount: TBD
- Deadline: TBD
- Application: T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application
The Mercury Racing “Excellence in Trade” Scholarship
Requirements
- High school senior or recent graduate from a public or private high school within the districts of: Fond du lac, North Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Mayville, Ripon, Rosendale-Brandon, Waupun, Oakfield, Lomria, Randolph, Campbellsport or New Holstein
- Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must intend to further education in a trade-related field as a full-time student
Amount: $5,000 (2)
Deadline: April 30, 2021
Application: https://mailchi.mp/e868a8a12021/mrscholarship2021
Tool, Die & Machining of WI
- Scholarship 1:
- Requirements
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- Must be WI Resident
- In Tool and Die Program
- Complete Essay
- Amount: Award up to $500
- Deadline: January 15 for Spring – and – June 15 for Fall
- Application: www.TDMAW.org or call 262-532-2440
- Scholarship 2:
- Requirements
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- Contact your Tool & Die Instructor
- Amount: Kennedy 11-Drawer Steel Toolbox
- Deadline: Awarded in Fall semester only
Veteran and Military Dependent Scholarship Opportunities – Click here
Waupaca Area Community Foundation – Isabelle Rowe Nursing Scholarship
Requirements
- Non-traditional student, age 21 or older
- From Fox Valley and Waupaca areas
- Pursing a degree in Nursing
- Part-time or Full-time
- 2.5 GPA
- Financial Need
- Work experience in a healthcare-related field
Amount: Amounts may vary
Deadline: April 15, 2021
Application: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships
Waupun Utilities/WPPI Energy Scholarship
Requirements
- High school seniors planning on entering the Electrical Power Distribution program
- The student, parent, or legal guardian must be a customer of Waupun Utilities and/or reside in the City of Waupun
- Letter of recommendation
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 9, 2021
Application: see attached
Wisconsin Section of the American Water Works Association (WIAWWA)
Requirements
- Pursuing a degree relevant to the drinking water supply field
- Enrolled full time for fall 2021 semester
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 at time of application
- Not have received this scholarship previously
- U.S. Citizen and WI Resident
- Additional consideration will be given to student members of WIAWWA/AWWA
Amount: $750
Deadline: May 28, 2021
Application: www.wiawwa.org