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
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
Local 833 UAW (Kohler Company & Rehlko Company)
Requirements:
- Children, stepchildren, or legal dependents of active or retired UAW Local 833 members.
Amount: Various amounts
Deadline: March 20, 2026
Application: UAW Scholarship Application PDF
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
Milwaukee Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) – Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST)
Requirements:
- Past high school age and who are entering a college, university, or trade school and/or the workforce for the first time
- Non-traditional students already enrolled in a college, university, or trade school program
- Re-training due to changes in the workplace
- Must reside within the eight-county Southeastern Wisconsin area served by EWI of Milwaukee including Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan counties.
- Legally reside within the country for which they are applying
Amount: Range between $1,000 and $3,000
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Application: Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship — EWI of Milwaukee
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:
- Must be 17 years of age or older
- Not currently enrolled in high school
- Must be unemployed or underemployed
- Must reside in any of the applicable counties (as listed on our website)
- Must have an interest in pursuing a healthcare degree
- Students must be in the MA, NA, or ADN programs with senior status
Funding: If eligible, the federal grant may assist with tuition, fees, books, licensure, and related expenses.
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 2025. 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 $2,000
Deadline: Applications for Fall 2025 are open January 1 through March 31, 2025, Applications for Spring 2026 are open July 1 through September 30, 2025
Application: http://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships
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
Sheboygan Area – SHRM Jack Schoemer Scholarship
Requirements:
- Be a resident of Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, or Manitowoc counties. Sheboygan county residents will be given preference
- High School senior or entering the second year or higher at an accredited post-secondary institution
- Be a full-time student
- Have a declared major or emphasis in human resources management or business major with an emphasis on human resources management (or intended to if not already accepted into the program)
- Show commitment and career interest in Human Resources
- Be in good standing in the community and the school
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Application: SHRM Jack Schoemer Scholarship
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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Waupun Utilities/WPPI Energy –Electric Line Technician Training Scholarship
Requirements:
- Applicant must be a high school student who plans on attending an Electrical Power Distribution program, preferably at one of the five Wisconsin Technical Colleges that offers courses -Blackhawk Technical College (Janesville), Chippewa Valley Technical College (course held in Eau Claire), Milwaukee Area Technical College, Moraine Park Technical College (course held in Beaver Dam), Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (Green Bay)
- 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 6, 2026
Application: https://www.waupunutilities.com/scholarships
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:
WI County and Tribal Veteran Service Officer Association Scholarship
Requirements:
- Be a spouse or child of a Veteran who meets WI § 45.01(12) eligibility
- Note: Children or spouses of current County or Tribal Veteran Service Offices are not eligible
- Children may be biological, adopted, or stepchildren between the ages of 17-25
- Spouses: No age restrictions
- Be a current WI resident
- Enrolled or will be enrolled by September 2026 at an accredited school or university for a post-secondary program
Amount:(3) $1,000
Deadline: March 15, 2026
Application: Scholarship – WI County and Tribal Veteran Service Officer Association
Wisconsin Health Information Management Association (WHiMA) Undergraduate Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must be a student member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) AND of the Wisconsin Health Information Management Association (WHIMA).
- Must be enrolled in a Commission on Accreditation for Health Information and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) accredited Health Information Administration program or Health Information Technology program at the time the scholarship funds are awarded.
- Must have successfully completed at least one semester of a program.
- Must submit a current unofficial college transcript with the application, showing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Amount: Individual awards vary
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Application: https://www.whima.org/him-education/scholarships/
For more information, direct questions to:
Michele Nickels: Ph. 608-712-3528, Email: mnickels@uwhealth.org
Alison O’Leary: Ph. 262-751-1596, Email: alisonjeanoleary@gmail.com
Wisconsin Laboratory Association (WLA) Scholarship Committee
Requirements:
- Applicants must be one of the following at an accredited college or university having completed at least one semester of classes: Technical Student, Undergraduate Student, or Graduate Student
- All applicants must be enrolled in a curriculum that will enable them to pursue a career in a food, dairy, water, wastewater, public health, environmental, or industrial laboratory field
- All applicants must have a 3.0 or higher-Grade Point Average.
Amount: (2) $2,000
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Application:https://wisconsinlabassociation.org/scholarships/
Wisconsin Lumber Dealers Education Foundation, Inc. (WLDEF)
Requirements:
- Applicant must live in Wisconsin or Upper Michigan.
- Applicant must be pursuing a career that centers on or supports the lumber and building materials industry, the building trades, or small business management.
- Applicant must have applied to or been accepted by an accredited higher education institution or accredited vocational school.
- Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent by August 31, 2026.
Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Application: https://wldef.com/scholarships
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, Inc (WROF)
Requirements:
- Have lived in rural Wisconsin for at least two years
- Currently attend school in Wisconsin
- Demonstrate financial need
- Plan to return to their rural roots after graduation –
- The high school senior will pursue a degree in a field that will support the economy and well-being of rural communities in Wisconsin. This includes fields in agriculture, healthcare, large animal veterinary care, environmental studies, and sustainable practices.
Amount: (7) $3,000
Deadline: March 6, 2026
Application: WROF Premier Scholarship Application | Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, Inc.
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
