2009 SCHOLARSHIP LIST
Revised 5/6/10
Note: All scholarships are listed by due date. Please pay close attention to any and all DEADLINES. All new scholarships are indicated with the word “NEW” next to each scholarship.
IMPORTANT: If you apply to a scholarship and receive any monetary award from any outside organization (including a business or college), please advise someone in the guidance department right away!
For frequently asked questions and answers about scholarships, please click here.
May 2010
WI TOWNS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Due Date: 5-26-2010
Amount: $1,000-$1,250
Seniors planning on attending college in Wisconsin in the fall are eligible to write an essay on the following topic: ìHow can towns and villages better utilize intergovernmental cooperation with other units of government to improve service in the 21st Century?î Interested students should pick up all scholarship information in the guidance office
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 5-28-2010
Amount: $1,000
Seniors attending college in the fall are able to apply for the B. Davis Scholarship.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on one of the two topics below. Your submissions must be sent by email at awards@scholarshipquesthelper.com
Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you believe you possess some or all of these qualities, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits.
Visit www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm for more information.
TAU KAPPA EPSILON BLUEPRINT SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 5-31-2010
Amount: $500
Senior males student planning to attend UW-Madison in the fall. Applicants should be able to demonstrate community service and academic success. Applicants must also write a short essay. Stop in guidance for an application.
June 2010
PATRICIA AND H. CARL MUELLER SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-1-2010
Amount: $500
Senior alumni of the Milwaukee German Immersion School, planning to attend college in the fall. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications can be picked up in guidance or you will be able to find them at http://www.germanimmersionfoundation.org
SIGMA NU FRATERNITY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-7-2010
Amount: up to $2,000
Male freshmen students applying to the U of Minnesota in the fall. Students must demonstrate involvement in high school activities, community service and past employment. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must write a short essay outlining your vision for success at the University of Minnesota. Interested students should stop in guidance to request an application.
CURTIS L. CARLSON SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-12-2010
Amount: $250-$1,000
This scholarship is available to males planning on attending the U. of Minnesota that embody the principles of a balanced man of all around excellence. Interested students should see Ms. Doherty in guidance for an application
PI KAPPA ALPHA S.L.A.G. SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-16-2010
Amount: $1,000
This scholarship is available to male students planning on attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the fall. Candidates should be extremely motivated and have a drive for success. Additionally, they should exemplify the pillars of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity: Scholar, Leader, Athlete, and Gentleman (S.L.A.G). Interested applicants should visit the website to apply: http://minnesotapikes.com/home
ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: 6-19-2010
Amount: $1,000
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school students age 16 and up as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write a 500-1000 word essay on the topic below. Your submissions must be sent by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. Topic: What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?
BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-24-2010
Amount: $500
The BigSun Organization is again offering a scholarship to any student athlete that is interested in applying. The ideal candidate will be attending a post-secondary institute where they plan on being involved in some sport at that institution. Visit www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
NEXT STEP MAGAZINE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Due Date: 6-30-2010
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Senior, planning to attend college in the fall are eligible. Interested students should visit the website to gain more information and to apply. http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/teen-contests.aspx#
August 2010
PI KAPPA ALPHA SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 8-30-2010
Amount: $300
Senior males planning on attending UW-Madison in the fall. Interested students should visit http://theuwpikes.org/scholarship to download an application
October 2010
AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 10-8-2010
Amount: $500
Seniors planning on attending college in the fall (you do not need to be studying engineering to be eligible). Interested students will submit an essay on one of two questions listed on the webpage. Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php for more information.
On-Going
NROTC SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: None listed
Amount: up to $180,000
This is a four-year scholarship that covers tuition, books, fees, uniforms and a monthly stipend of $250. After graduation, the recipients enter the Navy as a commissioned officer in a variety of occupations. Applicants must have a minimum ACT of 21 in math and 22 in English or be in the top 10% of their class. Visit https://www.nrotc.navy.mil. To apply.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: Various
Amount: Various
There are many scholarships available for those that are interested in attending Lawrence University. Visit www.ferris.edu for more information and a listing of scholarships.
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: Various
Amount: Various
There are many scholarships available to attend Lawrence University. Academic, Music, Community, and Environmental Scholarships can all be found at: http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/faculty_dean/fellowships.shtml
UW-MILWAUKEE
Due Date: Various
Amount: Various..up to a full-ride!!
UW-Milwaukee offers various scholarships based on majors, academic achievement, and interest. The due dates and amounts vary, but a complete listing can be found at http://www4.uwm.edu/financialaid/FinancialAid/Options/scholarships.cfm. Apply early to school and the scholarships as they are very lucrative!
UW-MADISON SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: Various
Amount: Various
There are many scholarships that are based on merit available. Additionally, most undergraduate majors offer a variety of scholarships to students entering their programs. Visit http://scholarships.wisc.edu for more information on the scholarships available through UW-Madison.
General Scholarship Search Sites:
Revised 5/6/10
Note: All scholarships are listed by due date. Please pay close attention to any and all DEADLINES. All new scholarships are indicated with the word “NEW” next to each scholarship.
IMPORTANT: If you apply to a scholarship and receive any monetary award from any outside organization (including a business or college), please advise someone in the guidance department right away!
For frequently asked questions and answers about scholarships, please click here.
May 2010
WI TOWNS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Due Date: 5-26-2010
Amount: $1,000-$1,250
Seniors planning on attending college in Wisconsin in the fall are eligible to write an essay on the following topic: ìHow can towns and villages better utilize intergovernmental cooperation with other units of government to improve service in the 21st Century?î Interested students should pick up all scholarship information in the guidance office
B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 5-28-2010
Amount: $1,000
Seniors attending college in the fall are able to apply for the B. Davis Scholarship.
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on one of the two topics below. Your submissions must be sent by email at awards@scholarshipquesthelper.com
Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss whether you believe you possess some or all of these qualities, and describe an experience where you developed and/or demonstrated some or all of these traits.
Visit www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm for more information.
TAU KAPPA EPSILON BLUEPRINT SCHOLARSHIPDue Date: 5-31-2010
Amount: $500
Senior males student planning to attend UW-Madison in the fall. Applicants should be able to demonstrate community service and academic success. Applicants must also write a short essay. Stop in guidance for an application.
June 2010
PATRICIA AND H. CARL MUELLER SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-1-2010
Amount: $500
Senior alumni of the Milwaukee German Immersion School, planning to attend college in the fall. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applications can be picked up in guidance or you will be able to find them at http://www.germanimmersionfoundation.org
SIGMA NU FRATERNITY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPDue Date: 6-7-2010
Amount: up to $2,000
Male freshmen students applying to the U of Minnesota in the fall. Students must demonstrate involvement in high school activities, community service and past employment. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must write a short essay outlining your vision for success at the University of Minnesota. Interested students should stop in guidance to request an application.
CURTIS L. CARLSON SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-12-2010
Amount: $250-$1,000
This scholarship is available to males planning on attending the U. of Minnesota that embody the principles of a balanced man of all around excellence. Interested students should see Ms. Doherty in guidance for an application
PI KAPPA ALPHA S.L.A.G. SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-16-2010
Amount: $1,000
This scholarship is available to male students planning on attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the fall. Candidates should be extremely motivated and have a drive for success. Additionally, they should exemplify the pillars of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity: Scholar, Leader, Athlete, and Gentleman (S.L.A.G). Interested applicants should visit the website to apply: http://minnesotapikes.com/home
ABBOTT & FENNER SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: 6-19-2010
Amount: $1,000
The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school students age 16 and up as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write a 500-1000 word essay on the topic below. Your submissions must be sent by email at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. Topic: What do you see as the long term impact of our current recession on the average family? How might it affect their future decisions?
BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 6-24-2010
Amount: $500
The BigSun Organization is again offering a scholarship to any student athlete that is interested in applying. The ideal candidate will be attending a post-secondary institute where they plan on being involved in some sport at that institution. Visit www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
NEXT STEP MAGAZINE SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Due Date: 6-30-2010
Amount: $1,000-$10,000
Senior, planning to attend college in the fall are eligible. Interested students should visit the website to gain more information and to apply. http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/teen-contests.aspx#
August 2010
PI KAPPA ALPHA SCHOLARSHIPDue Date: 8-30-2010
Amount: $300
Senior males planning on attending UW-Madison in the fall. Interested students should visit http://theuwpikes.org/scholarship to download an application
October 2010
AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: 10-8-2010
Amount: $500
Seniors planning on attending college in the fall (you do not need to be studying engineering to be eligible). Interested students will submit an essay on one of two questions listed on the webpage. Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php for more information.
On-Going
NROTC SCHOLARSHIPDue Date: None listed
Amount: up to $180,000
This is a four-year scholarship that covers tuition, books, fees, uniforms and a monthly stipend of $250. After graduation, the recipients enter the Navy as a commissioned officer in a variety of occupations. Applicants must have a minimum ACT of 21 in math and 22 in English or be in the top 10% of their class. Visit https://www.nrotc.navy.mil. To apply.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: Various
Amount: Various
There are many scholarships available for those that are interested in attending Lawrence University. Visit www.ferris.edu for more information and a listing of scholarships.
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: Various
Amount: Various
There are many scholarships available to attend Lawrence University. Academic, Music, Community, and Environmental Scholarships can all be found at: http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/faculty_dean/fellowships.shtml
UW-MILWAUKEE
Due Date: Various
Amount: Various..up to a full-ride!!
UW-Milwaukee offers various scholarships based on majors, academic achievement, and interest. The due dates and amounts vary, but a complete listing can be found at http://www4.uwm.edu/financialaid/FinancialAid/Options/scholarships.cfm. Apply early to school and the scholarships as they are very lucrative!
UW-MADISON SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: Various
Amount: Various
There are many scholarships that are based on merit available. Additionally, most undergraduate majors offer a variety of scholarships to students entering their programs. Visit http://scholarships.wisc.edu for more information on the scholarships available through UW-Madison.
General Scholarship Search Sites:
General Scholarship Search Sites:
Other Scholarship Sites:
Below are some websites which provide free scholarship searches and applications. We do not endorse any scholarship applications or processes that require fees.
- www.CollegeAnswer.com
- www.FastWEB.com
- www.scholarships.com
- www.wiredscholar.com
- www.collegeboard.com
- www.meritaid.com
- www.SchoolSoup.com
Other Scholarship Sites:
Below are some websites which provide free scholarship searches and applications. We do not endorse any scholarship applications or processes that require fees.
- Broke Scholar
- College Board Scholarship Search
- College Express
- College Net
- College Toolkit
- EdVest
- FAFSA
- Fastweb
- Federal Student Aid
- Finaid
- Financial Aid Resources Center
- FreSch!
- Funding Your Education
- GoCollege
- Higher Educational Aids Board
- International Scholarships
- Lunch-Money.com
- Peterson's COLLEGEQUEST
- Sallie Mae
- Princeton Review
- Scholarships.com
- School Soup
- SRN Express
- Test your Financial Aid IQ
- U.S. Department of Education
- UW Help Online
- Wired Scholar
- Wisconsin Technical System Guide
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