Miscellaneous scholarships are not updated on a regular basis. The best approach would be to follow the links to find updated information.
Miscellaneous Scholarships
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Ab Nicholas Scholarship
Amount: $10,000 for four-year program; $5,000 for a two-year program
Criteria: Applicants must be a a.) residents of Wisconsin, b.) public high school students, c.) basketball program participants their senior year and d.) plan to attend a University of Wisconsin System school.
Application location: Online at www.abnicholasscholars.org
Deadline: April 30
American Legion Dept. of WI Americanism & Government Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Any student in 10th, 11th or 12th grade within the state of WI
Application location: Link
Deadline: Deadlines vary
Alzheimer's Foundation of America - Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship
Amount: $5,000.00
Criteria: This scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for college-bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community. Students are required to submit an autobiography and write a 1,200 to 1,500 word essay that answers the following questions:
Application location: Online at Link
Deadline: April 1, 2024
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a Civil Engineering curriculum in the fall.
Application location: Link
Deadline: March 31, 2023
American Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Criteria:
Application location: Link
Deadline: January 15
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
Amount: Various-depending on the scholarship
Criteria: Check website for details of the scholarships offered.
Application location: Online at http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/
Deadline: October 31
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Elks National Foundation - Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Amount: Various - depending on the scholarship
Criteria: Check website for details of the scholarships offered.
Application location: Online at Link
Deadline: November 14
Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin
Amount: Various - depending on the scholarship
Criteria: Check website for details of the scholarships offered.
Application location: Online at link
Deadline: December 18, 2023 (2023-24 school year)
EWI Scholarship Program
Amount: TBD
Criteria: Check website for details of the scholarships offered.
Application location: Online at Link
Deadline: March 26
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Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
Amount: $20,000
Criteria: Open to high school athletes who are committed to flexing their heart and leadership skills in their communities. Application process includes answering three essay questions.
Application location: Link
Deadline: December 17
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Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Amount Various
Criteria: Candidate must be either an African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American student who is a United States citizen and has a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
Application location: Online at www.gmsp.org
Deadline: January 13
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Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law & Justice Scholarship
Amount: $750
Criteria:
- Applicant must be enrolled in and plan to attend a Wisconsin college/university during the 2019-2020 school year.
- Proof of enrollment to an accredited college/university.
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Application location: Link
Deadline: May 31st 2019
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $2,500
Criteria: Have completed high school or plan to complete high school by spring 2016 with plans to enroll at a community college for the first time in fall 2016. Be younger than 30 years old. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit community college in the US. Demonstrate critical financial need. Be involved in community service activities.
Application location: Link
Deadline: open between March 15th - June 15th
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Criteria:
Plan to graduate from a US high school in spring 2015
Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2015
Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
Receive standardized test scores in the top 15%: SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above
Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant
Application location: Click here
Deadline: November 30
John F. Kennedy - Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Amount: $5,000
Criteria: Open to all high school seniors. For eligibility rules and instructions for applying visit their site.
Application location: Online at www.jfklibrary.org
Deadline: January 12, 2024
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Merck Respiratory "Will to Win" Scholarship
Amount: $5,000.00
Criteria: Open to all high school seniors with asthma who will graduate in 2014. Applicant must have achieved a level of excellence in one of the following: performing arts, visual arts, community service, athletics or science and must be attending college in the fall of 2014. For full scholarship details go to www.willtowinscholarship.com.
Application location: Online at www.willtowinscholarship.com
Deadline: TBD
Morris King & Hodge Driver Safety Scholarship Fund
Amount: TBD
Criteria: To enter the program, you’ll need to submit an essay with at least 1000 words. We’re seeking clever, well-researched ideas that offer a fresh take on the dangers of texting and driving. The tone can be light-hearted or serious, as long as it’s informative, helpful and original.
Application location: Online at Link
Deadline: April 12
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National Peace Essay Contest
Amount: Varies
Criteria: Open to all high school seniors. Prompt is available on the website.
Application location: Online at http://www.usip.org/AFSAEssayContest
Deadline: March 15
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Rosen and Ohr Law - Deadline July 20
Application location: Link
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest
Amount: Multiple Awards
Criteria: Two separate contests are available, 1 for a piece of writing and 1 for an illustration. See website for contest rules and eligibility.
Application location: Online at http://www.writersofthefuture.com/contest-rules
Deadline: Contest runs year round.
Solar Action Alliance Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: Visit link for details.
Application location: Link
Deadline: July 1
Sterling Law Offices College Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Application location: Link
Deadline: June 30
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The Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association
Amount: Tuition amounts vary and can be up to full tuition. Average tuition awards are $3,000 ($750 per semester for four semesters). Snap-on Tool sets may be awarded independently or in conjunction with tuition awards and have a retail value of $3,810. Students that are not already working in the automotive industry can receive employment assistance. The goal is to have all students working part-time while attending school to get on-the-job training and mentoring to enhance their education experience and graduate with a full-time job!
Application location: http://www.watda.org/Scholarship
Deadline: January 15
The Tool, Die and Machining Association of Wisconsin - The Edward L. Simeth Scholarship
Amount: $500
Criteria: Open to all high school seniors enrolling in a Machine Tool Operations Program or Tool & Die Program at any accredited Wisconsin Technical College.
Application location: Online at www.TDMAW.org
Deadline:Has not been updated for 2017
Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Scholarships
Amount: $10,000 over four years
Criteria: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from a rural setting intent on pursing a degree that enhances a rural community. For additional information and qualifications required go to: Link
Application location: Online at Link
Deadline: April 1
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WACPC
Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Pom Coaches, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Criteria: See Link
Deadline: Postmarked by March 6, 2023
Application location: www.wacpc.com/page/show/521028-scholarships
Wisconsin Park Association
Amount: $500
Criteria: Applicants must be intent on pursuing a career in agriculture. Preference will be given to those students possessing leadership abilities and interests in the swine industry.
Application location: Online at http://www.wppa.org/scholarships/
Deadline: December 4
Wisconsin Sheriffs & Deputy Sheriffs Association
Amount: $500
Criteria: Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student in a Wisconsin Technical College criminal justice program.
Application location: link
Deadline: March 2
Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship
Amount: $7,000 in scholarships
- Criteria: Open to all seniors graduating from Wisconsin public and private high schools in 2022. Applicants must plan on attending a Wisconsin public or private college or vocational technical institute in 2022.
Deadline: May 26
Wisconsin Security Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Criteria: Link
Application location: Link
Deadline: March 4
WSCA Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
- Are attending a public or private high school in Wisconsin and,
- Will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2016-2017 school year.
Deadline: November 1
WATDA Scholarship
Amount: Varies based on tuition cost
Criteria: Link
Application location: Link
Deadline: January 15
WPGA Junior Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: April 30
Website Link: Link
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