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Other Scholarships and Funding

Students may find scholarship opportunities online or through other organizations.  Please note: The majority of the scholarship opportunities listed below are administered externally, leading to external websites.  These organizations administer their own scholarship programs with their own applications and deadlines.  The information is provided as an additional service to our students.  Moraine Park Technical College does not imply endorsement or support of any kind of the linked information, services, or providers.

Another way to find outside scholarships is through scholarship search engines. These websites offer access to hundreds of scholarships to help you pay for your education.  You typically search for scholarships by category, or even enter information about yourself and your activities, and the scholarship finder will help match you with ones you might be able to get.  Here are a few scholarship websites to get you started:

 

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 222

Requirements

  • Candidates for this award shall be a Veteran/Member/Child or Grandchild of an American Legion or Auxiliary member based within 30 miles of Fond du Lac County
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a tuition based educational institution
  • This is a scholarship to attend an accredited tuition-based institution
  • Applicants must be of good character and have grades which meet entrance requirements at the institution of their choice
  • Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA using a 4.0 base.

Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Application: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 222 Scholarship


Clintonville Area Foundation – Bob and Cheri Suttner Scholarship

Requirements

  • Any resident, regardless of age, from following school districts:
    • Clintonville
    • Manawa
    • Marion
    • New London
  • Pursuing an electrical trade education
  • Attending any technical college, such as, but not limited to:
    • Chippewa Valley Technical College
    • Fox Valley Technical College
    • Moraine Park Technical College
    • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
  • Preference will be given to those who plan to become a power line technician through a certificate program

Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Application: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships/


Clintonville Area Foundation – Darrell Wolf Trades Scholarship

Requirements

  • Individuals residing in the Marion or Clintonville School Districts
  • Planning to attend an accredited 2-year technical college as a part-time or full-time student
  • Planning to or pursuing a degree in welding or machining
  • Preference given to students who participated in Youth Apprenticeship Program and/or employment in a related industry
  • Financial need will be considered

Amount: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Application: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships/


Gold Cross Ambulance Scholarship

Requirements

  • Enrolled in the Paramedic program
  • Attending MPTC, FVTC, LTC, NWTC as a full-time student
  • Preference may be given to students enrolled in an associate degree paramedic program
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Volunteer or other experiences within health-related fields
  • Community service
  • Financial need

Amount: (2) $1,000
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Application:  http://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships


Guyon Scholarship Fund for Veterans

Requirements

  • Veterans of the United States military residing in one of the following counties:
    • Calumet
    • Outagamie
    • Shawano
    • Waupaca
    • Winnebago
  • Planning to pursue post-secondary education as a new or continuing student at an accredited 2 or 4 year college, university, or technical school as a full-time or part-time student
  • Financial need will be considered

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Application: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships/


Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Requirements

  • Child or step-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*
    • A U.S. Navy Chaplain or Religious Programs Specialist who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a 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.
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Demonstrate financial need through a family adjusted gross income of $112,000 or less for the 2021 tax year
  • Attending or planning to attend a college or career training school listed on the National Center for Education Statistic’s College Navigator website for the upcoming academic year.

Amount: TBD
Deadline: Applications are open from January 1st through March 1st
Application: https://www.mcsf.org/apply/


Marine Credit Union Member Scholarship

Requirements

  • Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member in good standing of Marine Credit Union
  • Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student during the next academic year

Amount: (9) $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: February 11, 2024
Application: Marine Credit Union Member Scholarship


Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship – Last Mile Education Fund

Requirements

  • Residents of the United States AND
  • Students currently enrolled in a cybersecurity-related program at a two-year institution, such as a community college or technical school, AND
  • Students who have documentation showing evidence of need: which can include Pell Grant eligibility, financial aid award letter, or other explanation of need

Amount: up to $500
Deadline: accepted on a rolling basis
Application: Microsoft Cybersecurity 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://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/spouses-scholarships/military-spouse-scholarship-faqs/


NEXT (Nursing, Equitable, Expansion, Training) – Forward Careers

Requirements

  • Be 17 years of age or older
  • Not currently enrolled in high school
  • Be unemployed or underemployed
  • Reside in any of the applicable counties – listed on website
  • Have an interest in pursuing a health care degree
  • Students must be in the MA, NA, or ADN programs

Amount: The grant will pay 100% tuition, fees, books, licensure, etc. for students
Career/Training Inquiry: https://www.forwardcareers.org/next or phone 262.695.7880 / WI Relay 7-1-1


Nurse Corps Scholarship

Requirements

  • US Citizen (born or naturalized)
  • Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
  • Don’t have any federal judgment liens
  • Aren’t overdue on a federal debt
  • Don’t have an existing service commitment
  • 2-year minimum service commitment for 1-2 years of scholarship support

Amount: See application website
Deadline: Applications are closed for 2023. Sign up for their emails to be notified when next year’s applications open
Application: Nurse Crops Scholarship


Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT) Scholarship

Requirements:

  • Currently enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career
  • Full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours)
  • Have a 2.5 GPA

Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: Applications for Fall 2024 are open January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024
Application: http://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships


P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education

Requirements:

A women is eligible for recommendation by a local chapter if she:

  • Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada;
  • Is enrolled in a certification or degree program from an accredited institution; has not already earned a master’s degree or above
  • Is living and studying in the U.S. or Canada for the entire course of study;
  • Has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life;
  • Is within 18 consecutive months of completing her educational program
  • Is enrolled in an education program which, at the conclusion of, will lead to employment or job advance

Amount: Up to $3,000
Application: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-program-continuing-education-pce
Questions: 920-948-5169


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


Platinum Educational Group Smith Award

Requirements

  • Permanent legal resident of the United States
  • At least 16 years old
  • Enrolled in one of the following programs:
    • EMS Programs
    • Nursing Programs
    • Allied Health programs include anesthesia technician, dental assistant, dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonographers, medical assistant, medical lab technologists, occupational therapy assistant, ophthalmic medical technician, patient care technician, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy, radiography/radiological technology, respiratory care/therapy, surgical assistant, surgical technology, veterinary technician and more.
  • Provide a copy of student ID or proof of attendance (only if selected as an awardee)

Amount: (3) $1,500
Deadline: June 1, 2024
Application: https://www.platinumed.com/scholarships/


Rees Scholarship Foundation – HVACR and Water Heating Technician Program

Requirements

  • Must ben enrolled in an HVACR training program at an accredited school.

Amount: Up to $2,000. Scholarship recipients also receive a free Ready to Work test through our partnership with NATE.
Deadline: Fall Semester Applications – October 1st, Spring Semester Applications – June 1st
Application: https://www.ahrinet.org/scholarships-education/rees-scholarship-foundation/apply


Rees Scholarship Foundation — Veterans Program

Requirements

  • Must be a veteran enrolled in an HVACR training program at an institutionally accredited school.

Amount: Up to $2,000. Scholarship recipients also receive a free Ready to Work test through our partnership with NATE.
Deadline: Fall Semester Applications – October 1st, Spring Semester Applications – June 1st
Application:https://www.ahrinet.org/scholarships-education/rees-scholarship-foundation/apply


REWARD Wisconsin Stipend Program – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association

The REWARD Wisconsin Stipend Program provides salary supplements to eligible child care professionals. Individuals must meet all eligibilities to participate. We are pleased to now be able to serve nearly all early childhood educators in Wisconsin, per the program’s recent expansion.

Eligibility Requirements – You must meet them all to receive a stipend

Education

  • You are any Registry Level (1-17)

Employment Longevity

  • You have worked at your current employer for at least 6 current and continuous months

Other Employment Requirements

  • You are employed by a group child care program that is licensed and/or participating in YoungStar OR in a licensed or certified family child care program
  • You work at least 20 hours/week
  • You work at least 5% of your time in an early childhood classroom, either directly with children or in supervision and support of staff
  • You live and/or work in the state of Wisconsin

Amount: The stipends start at $50 and progressively move upward to a maximum of $450, depending on Registry Level.
Application: https://forms.wisconsinearlychildhood.org:444/Forms/2022Expansion

For questions contact REWARD at:
Email: reward@wisconsinearlychildhood.org
Phone: 608-729-1049 OR 800-783-9322, extension 7249


Shawano Area Community Foundation – Richard Newcomb & Janice Schreiber – Newcomb Education Scholarship

Requirements

  • Widow/widowers 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 application

Amount: $1,000 full-time students/$500 part-time students
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Application: http://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships


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

Tool, Die & Machining of WI

Scholarship 1:
Requirements
  • Must be WI Resident
  • In Tool and Die Program
  • Complete Essay
Amount:  Award up to $500
Deadline:  December 1 for Spring – and – July 15 for Fall
Application:  www.TDMAW.org   or call 262-532-2440
Scholarship 2:  
Requirements
  • Contact your Tool & Die Instructor
Amount:  Kennedy 11-Drawer Steel Toolbox
Deadline:  Awarded in Fall semester only

UMOS National Farmworker Jobs Program

Requirements
  • 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/

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
  • Pursuing a degree in Nursing
  • Part-time or Full-time
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
  • Financial need
  • Work experience in a healthcare-related field

Amount: Amounts may vary
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Application: http://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships


Waupun Utilities/WPPI Energy – Lineworker Scholarship

Requirements

  • Applicant must be a high school student at time of application
  • The student’s parents or legal guardian must be a customer of Waupun Utilities and/or reside in the City of Waupun when the application is submitted.
  • Dependents of Waupun Utilities’ personnel are also eligible to apply

Amount: $1, 000
Deadline: April 5, 2024
Application: https://www.waupunutilities.com/scholarships


Wisconsin Bakers Foundation – Robert W Hiller Scholarship Fund

Requirements

  • Graduating high school seniors or continuing college students (undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate levels) who are Wisconsin residents
  • Planning to or pursuing a certificate or a degree (diploma, associate, bachelors, masters, or doctorate) in a baking/pastry arts-related field that prepares the student for a retail baking profession
  • Planning to or attending an accredited 2-, 3- or 4-year college, university, technical school or vocational school, located in the state of Wisconsin, as a part-time or full-time student
  • Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Amount: $1, 000
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Application: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships-CF/


WI Department of Children and Families Brighter Star Program

Requirements:

  • Students who are at least 17.5 years old and are likely to remain in court-ordered out-of-home care placement (foster care) until the age of 18 or older;
  • Students who were adopted or entered Chapter 48.977 guardianship at age 16 or older following time in a court-ordered out-of-home care placement; or
  • Students between 18 and 23 years old who “aged out” of the foster care system (left at age 18 or older)
  • Students may access funds up to the age of 23 or for five academic years, whichever comes first
  • Students must be enrolled in an approved institution of higher education and be making satisfactory progress

Amount: Up to cost of attendance and may not exceed $5,000 per academic year; funds must be used for expenses included in student’s cost of attendance.
Deadline: Ongoing
For more information:

General questions about Brighter Star, email:  DCFILCoordinator@wi.gov


Wisconsin Laboratory Association

Requirements

  • Completed at least one semester of classes as a technical, undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university
  • Enrolled in a curriculum that will enable applicant to pursue a career in a non-medical laboratory related field (ex: cannot be pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, nursing, etc.)
  • 3.0 GPA or higher

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2024
Application: https://wisconsinlabassociation.org/scholarships/


Wisconsin Women’s Alliance Foundation Scholarship

Requirements

  • Female students aged 25 or older residing in Wisconsin
  • Planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4 year technical college or university as a part-time or full-time student
  • Financial need will be considered

Amount: (3) $2,000
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Application: http://www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships


WIOA (Workforce Innovations & Opportunities Act)

ADULT Program Eligibility:
  • 18+ years old
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Registered with Selective Service (if male)
DISLOCATED WORKER Program Eligibility:
  • 18+ years old
  • Authorized to work in the United States
  • Registered with Selective Service (if male)
  • Currently receiving or have received Unemployment in the last 5 years
  • Part of an individual/small group/mass layoff
  • Received notice of company closure
  • Displaced homemaker (lost the financial support of someone on whom you previously depended)
  • Previously self-employed or active military spouse

Amount:  $2,000/semester, $4,000/year
Deadline:  Ongoing – always accepting applications
Application:  Call or email: Erin Johns, (920) 887-4459, ejohns@morainepark.edu

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