Building Inspectors Association of Southeast Wisconsin – Dennis Peterman Scholarship Fund
Requirements:
- Must be entering second year, or greater, of college.
- Must be enrolled in a technical or four-year College/University in the State of Wisconsin.
- Must be a full-time student.
- Scholarship must be used at a technical or four-year College/University in the State of Wisconsin
- Must be in a construction field of study or field related to the construction industry.
Amount: up to $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Application: 2026 BIASEW Dennis Peterman Scholarship Application
Ford Auto Tech Scholarship
Requirements:
- Be a U.S citizen, permanent resident or approved DACA status
- Be an enrolled future student -or- an active, current auto, diesel or auto/diesel student at a post-secondary Institution in good standing
- Have a completed and approved FAFSA with an SAI must be below 40000 on file at campus.
- DACA students will have financial need verified by campus
Amount: up to $5000
Deadline: Apply at any time, but will be considered starting 4-months prior to their start date
Application: Ford Philanthropy – Tech Force Scholarship
Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in a Wisconsin Technical College in a horticulture related field (see below)
- Completion of a minimum of 12 credits in their major field by the end of the spring semester
- A minimum cumulative grade point of 3.0.
- List of Related Associate Degree Programs:
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- Agronomy, Agronomy Technician, Agronomy Management
- Arborist Technician
- Environmental Health and Water Quality Technology
- Greenhouse Operations
- Landscape Horticulture; Landscape, Plant and Turf Management
- Natural Resources Technician
- Sustainable Food and Agriculture Systems
- Water Quality Technology
- Precision Agronomy
Amount: (2) $1,000
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Application: SCHOLARSHIP
Healthcare Heroes Scholarship
Requirements:
- US Resident
- Healthcare Student or Career Changer – must be planning to pursue OR currently enrolled in a healthcare program
- Student Categories (Must Be One of These):
- High school seniors accepted or planning to apply to healthcare programs
- Current college students in healthcare majors
- Vocational/trade school students in CNA, LPN, or allied health programs
- Career changers returning to school for healthcare training
- No GPA requirement
- All Healthcare Paths welcome
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Application: cnaclasses.com/scholarship
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/
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/
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Requirements:
A woman 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 to $4,000
Application: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-program-continuing-education-pce
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
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.
Eligibility Requirements – You must meet them all to receive a stipend
Education
- Any level of the Wisconsin Registry (1-17)
Primary Requirements
- Longevity: Worked at least 1 year in the early childhood field – either at your current employer or at other regulated child care programs (must be reflected on your Registry Personal Profile)
- Wages: Earn less than $25/hour
Additional Requirements
- Program regulation: 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
- Hours worked: At least 20 hours/week
- In-classroom/program time: Work at least 5% of your time in an early childhood classroom, either directly with children or in supervision and support of staff
- Program operation: Work at a program that operates year-round or the full school-year
- Residency/work location: Live and/or work in the state of Wisconsin
Amount: The stipends start at $150 and progressively move upward to a maximum of $500 depending on Registry Level.
Application: Reward Wisconsin Application
For questions contact REWARD at:
Email: reward@wisconsinearlychildhood.org
Phone: 608-729-1049 OR 800-783-9322
Sam Hennessee Scholarship
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a program for an Associate Degree in Applied Science or greater in the medical field
- Student must be a resident of Green Lake, Marquette, or Waushara counties, or have graduated from a high school located within listed counties.
Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Application: 2026 Sam Hennessee Scholarship Application
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
TechForce Foundation
Requirements:
- TechForce is proud to work on behalf of donors to offer scholarships to aspiring and current technicians nationwide.
- Students submit one General Application to be considered for all TechForce Scholarships they may qualify for (
- The application is open year-round and award on-going, typically monthly.
- The application is reset each December – closing mid-month and reopen January 1.
- Current programs – Automotive, HVAC, Machining, Welding
Application: Students – TechForce
Flyer: How to Apply
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: December 1 for Spring – and – July 15 for Fall
- Application: Tool, Die & Machining of WI Application 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
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: UMOS National Farmworker Jobs Program Application
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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:
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
