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Updated Scholarships….look for 2015-2016 deadlines

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LAST UPDATED 2/12/16

Please go directly to the website or link for these scholarships to apply. Additional information will NOT be available in

guidance for these scholarships.

Scholarship

Name Deadline Amount Qualifications/Requirements

Marine Credit Union 2/12/16 $1000 Recipient of his/her parents must be members in good standing of Marine Credit Union

Good GPA, class rank, letters of recommendation, extra-curriculars

Application online: https://www.marinecu.com/scholarships/

Milwaukee Journal

Sentinel Preps Plus

Scholarship

2/13/16 $1000 High School Senior

Demonstrates integrity through determination

Involvement in school and/or community activities

Ability to overcome adversity

Academic success

Financial need

Two letters of recommendation

Essay

Application at www.jsonline.com/scholarship

National Co-op

Scholarship Program 2/15/16

$6000

(renewable) Application and list of participating colleges online at www.co-op.edu

GPA 3.5 or better

Typed 1-page essay on pursuing cooperative education program

University of Wisconsin-

Delta Theta Sigma

Scholarships

2/15/16 $500 or

$1000 High School Senior male or female that will attend either UW—Madison or Madison

Area Technical College

Application online at www.deltathetasigma.com/scholarship

http://www.milwaukeejewish.org/page.aspx?id=211532



http://www.co-op.edu/scholarship%20info.htm



AFA Teens for

Alzheimer's Awareness

College Scholarship

2/15/16 $250 - $5000

(renewable) Submit an autobiography and essay that responds to questions relating to the impact of

Alzheimer's on your life

US citizen or permanent resident

Information and application online at www.afateens.org and

http://www.youngleadersofafa.org/about_new.html

Jackie Robinson

Foundation Scholarship 2/15/16

up to $7500 Minority 12th grade student

Planning to attend a four-year US college or university

Leadership potential

Dedication to community service

Financial need

US citizen

SAT 1000 or ACT 22

Application available ONLINE ONLY at www.jackierobinson.org

Professional Insurance

Agents of Wisconsin

2/15/16 $2500 Applicants must be sponsored by a PIAW member. A list of members can be found at the

website.

Students entering college and interested in focusing on insurance or a related field of

study.

Apply online at www.piaw.org

Best Buy Scholarship Not available

this year

$1000 Open to students in grades 9-12

Involved in volunteer community service or work experience

2.5 GPA

Information and application available ONLINE ONLY: http://prbby.com

Gay Straight Alliance for

Safe Schools (GSAFE)

Scholarship

2/15/16 $1000 Demonstrated commitment to promoting respect for all, emphasizing LGBT issues

Two essays: Future Plans and Contribution to Safe Schools and the LGBT Community

Information and application online at www.gsafewi.org

Milwaukee Jewish

Federation Sarah B. and

Louis M. Kesselman

Israel Program

Scholarship Fund

2/16/16 $2500 -

$3000 to

spend a

semester or

year in Israel

Participating on MASA approved Israel study program

Scholarship only applies to the base cost of the program, not travel and personal expenses

More information at http://www.milwaukeejewish.org/departments/israel/israel-

scholarships/

Thurgood Marshall

College Fund

Scholarships

February

deadlines

varies Visit www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org for more information

Bezos Scholars Program

@the Aspen Institute 2/16/16

Leadership

development

opportunity

Open to current Juniors

Week-long seminar in Aspen, CO

Information and application available at bezosfamilyfoundation.org/scholars

Mary Horwitt Piano

Scholarship 2/22/16

$1000 for

piano lessons

at the

Wisconsin

Conservatory

of Music

Open to students in grades 9-11 of all ability levels

Personal statement

Recommendation letter

3-5 minute audio tape of piano selection

Application available at http://www.wcmusic.org/resources/scholarships/

http://afateens.org/about_new.html




http://www.jackierobinson.org/

http://www.jackierobinson.org/

http://www.at15.com/

http://prbby.com/






http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/



http://www.at15.com/

University of Wisconsin -

Milwaukee Women’s &

Gender Studies Annual

Writing Contest

2/25/16 $tbd Grades 9-12

Essay on Wisconsin Women Making History

Information online at https://uwm.edu/womens-genderstudies/

scholarships/mps-essay-contest/

100 Black Men of

America Future Leader

Scholarship

2/28/16 $1000 -

$3000 High school senior

2.5 GPA

50 hours active community service within the last year

Leadership involvement

600-word essay

Information at 100blackmen.org under “Education”

The Atlantic & College

Board Writing Prize

2/28/16 $2500-$5000 More information about contest rules and timeline at www.collegeboardwritingprize.org

Congressional Black

Caucus Spouses

Scholarship Program -

Congresswoman Gwen

Moore

2/28/16 Varies Four scholarships

1. Any area of study

2. Health-related career

3. Performing arts

4. Visual arts

Applications available at www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships.html first deadline on 2/28, other

deadlines 4/29 and 5/20

Buick Achievers

Scholarship Program

2/29/16 $2000-

$25,000 Plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or

business

Interested in a career in the automotive or related industries

Application available at www.buickachievers.com

Pagel Graphic Arts

Scholarship Fund 2/29/16

$500 - $1500 Planning education in the print communications industry

Academic performance

Outside activities

Financial need

Applications available in Room 209

Discover Student Loans

Scholarship 2/29/16

$2500 Students are automatically entered to win when they sign up to receive helpful tips on

planning and paying for college at collegecovered.com.

Cousins Subs

Scholarship 2/29/16

$2000-$5000 Any HS senior has participated in a WIAA sanctioned sport

Application online at cousinssubs.com/scholarship

American Legion

Auxiliary - Wisconsin

and National

Scholarships

3/1/16 $1000 -

$4500 Several scholarships are available – list of scholarships and applications available online

at www.amlegionauxwi.org/Scholarships.htm and at www.ALAfor Veterans.org You

will need to go to both websites to get information and applications for all scholarships

offered.

Students may apply for more than one scholarship, but can only accept one scholarships

http://www.uwm.edu/SSW/




https://uwm.edu/womens-genderstudies/

http://100blackmen.org/




http://www.buickachievers.com/




http://www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/riverside/files/2013/12/Pagel-Scholarship-Feb-28.pdf

http://www.amlegionauxwi.org/Scholarships.htm






American Legion

Americanism

Scholarship Programs

3/1/16 $1000-

$10,000 Eagle Scout Scholarship

Schneider Emanuel Scholarships

Information at www.wilegion.org

Jostens Renaissance

Scholarships 3/1/16

varies High school seniors planning to attend 4-year college or 2-year trade school

Information and application at http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jostensrenaissance

Wisconsin Mathematics

Education Foundation

Sister Mary Petronia

Van Straten and Ethel

A. Niejahr Scholarships

3/1/16 $2000 Must demonstrate a significant interest in pursuing a career as a K-12 educator with a

strong

interest in mathematics

GPA, mathematics courses, letter of support all considered

Information online at http://wmefonline.org/

Wisconsin Mathematics

Council Arne

Engebretsen Award

3/1/16 $2000 Must demonstrate a significant interest in pursuing a career as a K-12 educator with a

strong

interest in mathematics

GPA, mathematics courses, letter of support all considered

Information online http://wmefonline.org/

St. Mary's Hospital

Minority Health Care

Scholarship Program

3/1/16 $2500

(renewable)

Enrolling in UW-Madison, Edgewood College, or Madison Area Technical College with

a

health care emphasis (dietetics, med tech, nursing, occupational or physical therapy,

pharmacy, radiography, respiratory care, medical lab tech)

2.5 GPA

US citizen or permanent resident

African-American, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian, or Alaskan

Native

Information online at

http://academic.son.wisc.edu/studentnet/announcements.php?id=4893

Ric Fest LGBT

Scholarship 3/1/16

$1000 More information at ricfest.org

National scholarship of $2000 by May 1


Whitewater - Art

Scholarships

varies varies Two letters of reference

Art portfolio: 8-10 digital images on a disk formatted to be viewed via computer and

showing at least 2 studio disciplines (drawing, painting, graphic design, printmaking,

sculpture, ceramics, animation, video production, web design, etc.).

Self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your portfolio submission.

Transcript & ACT scores

Short résumé of interests, awards, activities

More information on UW-Whitewater’s website’s Scholarship page

Angel on my Shoulder

Scholarship

No longer

available

$1000 Students who are cancer survivors or have had an immediate family member affected by

cancer

Based on need and qualifications

Application at www.angelonmyshoulder.org

http://www.jewelosco.com/eCommerceWeb/CareersAction.do?action=getRetailEmployment&target=getScholarships

http://www.jewelosco.com/eCommerceWeb/CareersAction.do?action=getRetailEmployment&target=getScholarships

http://wmefonline.org/storage/Niejahr.Sister.2014.pdf



BBB Student of Integrity 3/2/16 $2500 Character, leadership, and ethical values

US citizen

3.0 GPA

Essay on character-building

Information and application at www.wisconsin.bbb.org/scholarship

State Farm Good

Neighbor Scholarship 3/2/16

$2500 High School Senior

US citizen

2.5-3.2 GPA

Information and application at www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship

Milwaukee NARI

(National Association of

the Remodeling Industry)

Foundation Scholarship

3/2/15 $1000 US Citizen

Planning to enroll full time in Architecture, Carpentry, Electrical, Engineering, HVAC,

Interior

Design, Landscaping, or Plumbing

Application available in Room 209

AHEPA Scholarship -

American Hellenic

Education Progressive

Association Milwaukee

Chapter #43

3/2/16 up to $2000 Must be senior of Hellenic (Greek) descent

3.0 GPA

Letter of recommendation

Personal interview

Leadership qualities

Financial need

Photograph

Website: www.ahepa.org

Application available in Room 209.

Council of Educational

Facility Planners

International—Midwest

Great Lakes (MWGL)

Lee J. Brockway

Scholarship

3/4/16 $1000 Merit based

Student must be intending to enroll in a field related to educational facility planning such

as: architecture, engineering, interior design, construction management, etc.

3 letters of recommendation

Application available in Room 209 of at

http://www.a4le.org/websites/regions_and_chapters/index.php?p=1093.

Southeast Asian Youth

Education & Career

Achievement Scholarship

3/6/15 $500 Southeast Asian (Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, or Vietnamese) student

Financial need

Planning to attend UWM, MATC, Marquette, or UW-Parkside

Application at http://southeastasianconference.com/students/index.php#scholarship

American Association of

Blacks in Energy 3/4/16

$250-$5000 3.0 GPA minimum plus minimum of 3.0 in mathematics and science courses.

Plan to major in business, engineering, technology, mathematics, or physical science.

Demonstrate financial need.

Open to African American, Hispanic, or Native American students


http://www.ahepa.org/






Wisconsin Cattlemen's

and Cattlewomen's

Association Scholarship

3/7/16 $500 Rules and application form available at www.wisconsincattlemen.com

Bobbie Hilliard

Scholarship 3/8/16

Varies Graduating senior

Written 500 word essay


Impressive senior year attendance

Proof of college acceptance

Must have participated in the Title I program

Good attendance, 2.5 or better GPA in 11th-12th grade

Good study habits, interest in school activities

Application in Room 209

The Hecht Family

Memorial College

Scholarship - Milwaukee

Jewish Federation

3/11/16 $5000 Senior who is Jewish

Complete application, 1 letter of recommendation, short essay

Financial need, academic success, and community service

Application at www.milwaukeejewish.org under “Connect to Jewish Life” and then

“Community Resources”

Educators Credit Union

Member Scholarship 3/14/16

$1500 Active member of Educators Credit Union

3.0 GPA minimum

Demonstrates core values of passion, integrity, respect, community, and stewardship.

Personal essay


Application at www.ecu.com on the Resources page.

UW Credit Union

Scholarship 3/15/16

$2000 Qualify for free or reduced lunch

3.0 GPA minimum

Community volunteer

Attending any UW system school or Madison College

Application online only at www.uwcu.org/scholarships

Nucor Foundation

Scholarship 3/15/16

$3000 per

year

Minimum 2.0 GPA

Must plan to major in metallurgy or engineering

Academic abilities, leadership, character, financial need

ACT scores, transcript

One letter of recommendation minimum

Apply online only at www.nucor.com/scholarshipapply

Rotary Club of

Milwaukee Scholarship 3/15/16

$2000+ and

mentor

support

Financial need

Scholastic achievement

Letters of recommendation

Essay

Application online only at www.milwaukeerotary.com; click on "Community"

http://www.wisconsincattlemen.com/home.html




http://milwaukee.ujcfedweb.org/page.aspx?id=58739





http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

http://www.ecu.com/

http://www.milwaukeerotary.com/

NACME Pre-

Engineering Student

Scholarship

Not available

this year

$1500 African-American, Latino, or American Indian

Top 10% of class

Demonstrated leadership qualities both in and outside school

Been accepted as a full-time student to an ABET-accredited engineering program (list at

www.abet.org)

More information at http://www.nacme.org/scholarships

Coolidge Scholars

Program Scholarships 3/18/16

Full-ride Current high school juniors

Application available at Coolidgescholars.org

AAUW--The College

Women's Club

Foundation, Inc.

3/18/16 $2000 -

$5000 Only four applicants allowed per school

Demonstrates financial need

Upper 10% of class

Extracurricular activities

Ability and determination to successfully meet established standards to complete a four-

year

college degree

Applications available from Room 209

Due to Ms. Sayaovang by Friday, March 18

Metropolitan Milwaukee

Alliance of Black School

Educators MMABSE

3/18/16 Varies African-American student

GPA 3.0

Essay on career aspiration and goals

Two letters or recommendation


Honors Graduation

Multi-Media Scholarship 3/20/16

$1000 (5

available) A multimedia scholarship contest where students can submit projects in art, photography,

videography, music, and creative writing.

Website: www.honorsgradu.com/scholarship


Parkside Picken

Scholarship

3/20/16 Varies Scholarship competition open to all students interested in majoring in art, communication,

English, liberal studies, music, Spanish, and theatre.

Register at http://www.uwp.edu/apply/visitus/artscholar.cfm

The MARTA Education

Career Scholarship 3/21/15 $1000 Pursuing a career in the field of education

Personal essay


photograph

Financial need

Only two applicants per school will be accepted

See Ms. Anderson for application. Completed applications due to Ms. Anderson by

3/21/15

http://www.abet.org/

http://www.mmabse.org/



http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

Mark Dubrin

Scholarship Fund

3/22/16 $2500 2.5 GPA

Must meet two of the following criteria:

o Community service

o Monetary need

o Good Citizenship

Student Resume

Three letters of Recommendation

One-page essay


Riverside University

High School Foundation

Scholarships

3/24/16 varies Community involvement

GPA

Financial need

Riverside activities


Diamond Jubilee Pearls

Foundation, Upsilon Mu

Omega Chapter, Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Inc.

3/25/16 $250 - $500 African American student

2 types of scholarships: Academic or Community Service

3.0 GPA for Academic Scholarship

2.5 GPA for Community Service Scholarship


Documentation of service needed for Community Service Scholarship

Essay


St. Mark A.M.E. Church

Carl Walter Birks

Memorial STEM

Scholarship

3/25/16 $1500 African American or African descent

Plan to Major in STEM

3.0 GPA

250-word essay

Moral character and leadership


Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity Clarence and

Mildred Parrish

Scholarship

3/30/15 varies Minimum 2.5 GPA

Completed Application

Four letters of recommendation

Student essay

Student photo


NAACP Scholarship

Fund

3/31/15 varies Application available ONLINE ONLY at

http://www.poisefoundation.org/component/content/article/42-content-slider/181-

national-naacp-scholarships.html

Milwaukee Urban

League National

Achievers Society Laptop

Award

3/31/16 Laptop High School Senior

3.0 GPA

o Milwaukee County resident

o 6 months involvement in school, church, or volunteer activity


http://www.naacp.org/page/s/scholarship2

http://www.naacp.org/page/s/scholarship2

SFM Foundation

Scholarship 3/31/16

Up to

$5000/year

for up to 5

years

For students whose parents were killed or seriously injured in workplace accidents while

working for Minnesota or Wisconsin employers

Application online at www.sfm-foundation.org


Waukesha Foundation

Scholarship Program

3/31/16 Varies Over 30 scholarships available - brochure in Room 209

2.5 GPA, ACT 19

Must demonstrate leadership, initiative, critical thinking, maturity, potential to contribute

to society

Financial need is not a requirement


Work history, community service, awards and recognitions considered

Application online at http://waukesha.uwc.edu/admissions/paying/scholarships

Massachusetts Mutual

Life Insurance Company

Scholarship

3/31/16 $2500 or

$5000 Open to students of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic descent

US citizen or legal permanent resident

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Leadership and participation in extracurricular activities

Must complete the FAFSA

Application online only at www.act.org/massmutual

Wisconsin Society for

Clinical Laboratory

Science Scholarship

Fund, Inc.

3/31/16 $4000 Character and scholarship are considered

Student must be in a Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical

Technology program (Carroll, Marquette, and UWs-LaCrosse, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, and

Stevens Point)

Brief description specifying reason for pursuing career in Medical Technology

Scholarship packet available in Room 209

Willie D. Davis

Scholarship Fund

3/29 $2000 Activities and community service

Good moral character and have shown respect for family and community

500-word essay

2.5 GPA

Personal wallet size photo


Must be present at the awards ceremony on April 25


LULAC National

Scholarship Fund - The

Wisconsin Hispanic

Scholarship Foundation,

sponsor of Mexican

Fiesta

3/31/15 $250 - $2000 US citizen or permanent resident

National Scholastic Achievement Award: GPA 3.5 and ACT 29 or SAT 1350

Honors Award: GPA 3.0 and ACT 23 or SAT 1100

General awards also available: need, motivation, involvement and other nonacademic

factors considered

Application online at www.mexicanfiesta.org Look under the tab “About WHSF.”

http://www.waukesha.uwc.edu/scholarship/




http://www.1290wmcs.com/

http://www.1290wmcs.com/

http://www.mexicanfiesta.org/







Print and Graphics

Scholarship Foundation

4/1/16 $2000 High school senior

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Pursuing career in graphic communications, printing technology, printing management or

publishing

Renewable scholarship

Apply online at www.pgsf.org

American Legion

Americanism and

Government Scholarship

4/4/16-

4/15/16

$250-$500 Americanism and Government Scholarship open to 10th-12th graders.

Test and Essay completed online within one hour

Information at www.wilegion.org

Kelben Scholarship

Grant 4/8/16

$500 - $2000 Top 50% of graduating class

Financial need

Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation

Applications in Room 209

USDA 1890 National

Scholars Program 4/11/16

Full ride US Citizen

Cum GPA of 3.0 or higher

Accepted for admission to one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant

Universities

Application online only at www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/index.htm

Italian Workmen’s Club

Scholarship 4/15/16

$2000 Senior with an immediate family member in the IWC or IAWC

Must be of Italian descent

Application in Room 209

St. Mark A.M.E Church

Payton-Price Family

Endowed Scholarship

4/15/16 $1000 200-word essay on "How I Plan to Use My Education to Help Other African Americans"

Interview with St. Mark Scholarship Committee

Acceptance to a Historically Black College or University


2.75 GPA


St. Mark A.M.E. Church

Cynthia M. Watts

Memorial Scholarship

4/15/16 $430 2.75 GPA

Transcript, two letters of recommendation, essay

Must have already been accepted at a college/university

250 word essay


ExxonMobil Bernard

Harris Math and Science

Scholarships

4/15/16 $5000 3.0 GPA

African American or Hispanic students

Academic achievement, leadership skills, or community service in the area of Science,

Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Commitment to pursue a STEM field

Application online through the website www.cgcs.org under “About the Council.”

http://www.pgsf.org/

http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/index.htm

http://www.youthactionnet.org/minigrants.php

http://www.cgcs.org/




Miller Park Community

Scholarship 4/15/16

$1000-2500 Minority student planning on attending a Wisconsin college or university

Entering a construction or construction-related trade


Minimum GPA of 2.8

Must complete FAFSA

US citizen

Information and application online at

http://mlb.mlb.com/mil/community/selig_scholars_program.jsp

LendEDU Scholarship 4/15/16 $1000 750 word essay

High school senior

Application at https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/

Janice M. Scott


3/31/15 $2500 Minimum 3.0 GPA

Leadership and participation in community services or other extra curricular activities

Financial need


Congressional Black

Caucus Spouses


Congresswoman Gwen

Moore




3. Performing arts

4. Visual arts



The Rev. James W.

Spann II Foundation

Scholarship

4/22/16 $750 2-page essay


Community service, extracurricular activities

Application available January 15 at www.spannfoundation.org

Student-View

Scholarship Program 4/22/16

$500 - $4000 Complete a survey at www.student-view.com

Scholarship will be awarded via random drawing of all completed surveys

Carrie Crystal Stuckert

Memorial Art

Scholarship

4/23/16 $500 - $2000 Interested in pursuing an education in the visual arts.


The Links, Inc.,

Milwaukee Chapter

4/1/15 $1000 2.7 GPA

Personal interview

300-500 word essay


Peter Pasula Study

Habits Scholarship

Not available

this year

$500 Submit an essay on a provided topic

Application available at http://mortgagebrokerscoquitlam.com/




http://naacpldf.org/scholarships

http://www.student-view.com/






Milwaukee County 4-H

Leaders

Council Scholarships for

Higher Education

4/1/15 varies Any past or present Milwaukee County 4-H club youth member with at least two years of

current or prior 4-H club membership at the time of application.

Application online at http://milwaukee.uwex.edu/youth/4-h/forms/

Hispanic Chamber of

Commerce of Wisconsin

(HCCW) Education

Fund/Philip Arreola

Scholarship

4/29/16 $2500 per

year, four

years

Legal resident or US citizen

Financial need

2.5 GPA

Participation in school/community activities and service

Essay, two letters of recommendation

Online at www.hccw.org

Pauline Redmond Coggs

Foundation, Inc.

Debutante Cotillion

4/5/15 Varies 2.5 GPA

Completion of 30 hours of community service between June and October

Parental permission needed

Applications available in Room 209 once they arrive

Great Lakes National

Scholarship

4/6/15 $2500 Plan to enroll full-time with a major in a STEM discipline

High achieving African-American senior

2.75 GPA

Financial need

Apply online at https://www.scholarsapply.org/greatlakes

Sigma Legacy

Scholarship - Gamma Pi

Sigma Chapter

4/6 $700 2.5 GPA

US citizen

Interview required

Personal statement



National Association of

Black Accountants—

Milwaukee Chapter High

School Scholarship

4/15/15 $1000 2.5 GPA

US citizen

Resident of the City of Milwaukee


One-page essay

Student must be interested in majoring in accounting, finance, or business


Great Lakes Beverage

Association and GLBA

Charitable Fund, Inc.

4/15 Varies African American student

2.5 minimum GPA

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Demonstrate financial need

photograph


Kessler Scholarship 4/15/15 $1500 Must hold an elected office in their high school student government or has demonstrated

leadership in some significant capacity as part of a high school or community group, or

has volunteered in a political campaign for a candidate for any public office.

Plans to attend UWM


Metro Swimming

Officials Association

Memorial Award

4/18/15 $500 High school swimming accomplishments

High school activities

Planning to attend college or tech school

Those receiving NCAA funds for swimming are not eligible


MATC STEM

Scholarship

4/19 varies Must be a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident

GPA of 2.5 minimum

Successfully meet or exceed the minimum MATC Accuplacer test scores

Must be fully admitted and enrolled full time in one of the MATC Associate in Applied

Science Programs


Essay indicating the program and career goals

Personal interview


Albert Nicholas

Scholarship 4/30/16

$5000-

$10000/year

(renewable)

Must participate in a basketball program at a public high school during their senior year

Chosen based on need, academic achievement and character

Must attend a UW school

Information and application online at www.abnicholasscholars.org

Veterans of Foreign

Wars and its Ladies'

Auxiliary Frank N.

Brown VRW/VRWA

Scholarship

4/30/16 $3000 -

$10,000

Sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters of VFW or VFW Ladies Auxiliary member

Resume

ACT score

Copy of Financial Aid Form or first page of parent's 1040 tax form

Application available at http://www.wivfwaux.org/Documents/Frank-Brown-Scholarship-

2015-16.pdf

Chewning Legal Law

Firm Scholarship 4/30/16

$500 Attending college in Fall of 2016

3.5 GPA

Essay

Has a parent or parents who are currently receiving SSDI or SSI

Application available at http://chewninglegal.com/chewning-legal-llc-scholarship/

Groth Law Firm

Scholarship 4/30/16

$1,500 Attending college in Fall of 2016

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Video submission

Application available at http://www.grothlawfirm.com/video-scholarship-contest/

http://chewninglegal.com/chewning-legal-llc-scholarship/

http://www.grothlawfirm.com/video-scholarship-contest/

Department of Children

and Families Scholarship

Program

varies Up to $5000

per year

Have been in out of home care court ordered placement and left OHC at age 18 or older

Have been in OHC placement for at least six months after the age of 15 and went to Ch.

48 or 938 Guardianship or adoption after the age of 16

Be accepted into a postsecondary institution at the time the application is submitted

Be age 20 or less

Applications in Room 209

The Long Way Round

Scholarship

5/1/15 $500+ Reside in the Milwaukee Central City

2.7 GPA

Proof of college acceptance



Milwaukee Public

Schools Foundation

Scholarship

5/1/15 $5000

(renewable

for 3

additional

years)

Planning to attend a public college or university in Wisconsin

Financial need - receive free or reduced lunch

2.5 -2.99 GPA (cumulative) for 11th and 12th grade

90% attendance (cumulative) for 11th and 12th grade

Essay

Recommendation

Application online at mpsfoundation.net/Scholarships.html

Application MUST be returned to Ms. Anderson and not mailed.

Briggs & Stratton

Corporation “Higher

Horizons” Student

Scholarship

5/1/15 $1000 2.5 cumulative GPA

Admitted to a 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational/technical program

Shown an outstanding improvement from first year to current semester

Commitment to outstanding citizenship


Pastor Joe and Joyce

Ellwanger Scholarship

5/1/16 $2500 Must apply to a 2- or 4-year college or seminary

Financial need

Exhibit leadership qualities


GPA, extracurriculars considered

Potential to succeed in college

Application available in Room 209 or online at http://www.crosslutheranmilwaukee.org/

Patricia Cadorin Women

in Leadership Honorary

Scholarship

5/1/15 $1000 Female student pursuing a 4 year degree

2.5 minimum GPA

One page essay



Polish National Alliance

Milwaukee Society Lodge

2159

5/15 $400 Must attend college/ university in the fall


200-word essay


http://mpsfoundation.net/Scholarships.html




http://www.blackpolice.org/scholarships.html




http://www.crosslutheranmilwaukee.org/

National Black Police

Association ALPHONSO

DEAL SCHOLARSHIP

5/15/15 Varies Interested in law enforcement or related areas

Good character

Letter of recommendation from principal, counselor, or teacher

Application available at www.blackpolice.org

Harry & Rose Samson

Family Jewish

Community Center

Scholarship

5/19 $500 or

$1000 Two separate scholarships:

o Outstanding Jewish Teen Athlete of the Year $500

o JCC Outstanding Tennis Teen Athlete of the Year $1000

Achieved All-Conference or equivalent in sport

Must be ranked in the top 25% of your class

Must have performed volunteer service and taken leadership roles in community


Congressional Black

Caucus Spouses


Congresswoman Gwen

Moore




3. Performing arts

4. Visual arts



B. Chambers Fund

Scholarship

5/31 $500 High School Senior

US Citizen

GPA minimum of 2.5


Essay

Information at http://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/b-chambers-scholarship/

Nigerian Community in

Milwaukee Scholarship

Program

6/1/15 $500 African descent

GPA of 2.5

Letter of recommendation from teacher, community leader, or guidance counselor

Essay on The African American Struggle for Higher Education

Application available at http://www.ncimusa.org

Global Lift Equipment

Scholarship

6/15/15 $500 GPA of 2.5

Submit a short story

Application available at http://www.usedforkliftswisconsin.com

Abbott and Fenner

Scholarship

6/15/15 $1000 Open to 11th and 12th graders

Submit an essay of 500-1000 words about your educational career and life goals

Application available at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

NAACP Waukesha

Branch Scholarship 6/30/15 varies Priority given to NAACP members, but not exclusively

High School Juniors or Seniors

African-American extraction & US citizen






Sterling Law Offices,

S.C. Student Scholarship

6/30/15 $1000 Resident of the US

GPA of 3.0

Application available at http://www.sterlinglawyers.com/locations/milwaukee-wi/#tab-6

Global Lift Equipment

Scholarship

6/30/15 $500 GPA of 3.0

Submit an essay on a provided topic

Application available at http://www.forkliftpartswisconsin.com

BBG Communications

Scholarship 6/30/15 $1000 High School Senior

Information and application online only at

www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships

Aspiring Nurse

Scholarship 6/30/16

$1000 Plan to attend ATS Heavy Equipemt Operator Schools

Information at www.operator-school.com/highschool

Dr. Terence N. Thomas


7/1/15 TBD Personal statement

Photo

Personal biography

Extracurricular activities

3.0 GPA

Applications available at http://www.drtntscholarship.org/ 3 letters of recommendation

Freedom Scholarship

Essay Contest

8/7/15 $500 Open to recent high school graduates

1000 word or less essay on the concept of “freedom”


COLLEGE SPECIFIC

SCHOLARSHIPS

Varies Varies

Many Colleges/Universities have scholarships that they offer to students who apply and

are accepted to their school.

Alverno College…visit alverno.edu/scholarship and apply by 1/22/16

Boston University…apply at bu.edu/admissions/trustee

Columbia College of Chicago…http://www.colum.edu/student-financial-

services/create-a-plan/scholarships/index.php#Finder

Ithaca College…apply at Ithaca.edu/mlk/apply by 1/15/15

University of St. Thomas…apply at stthomas.edu/Due by 3/1/15

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point…application in Room 209, due by

1/15/15

Southern Illinois University—Edwardsville apply at siue.edu/alumni/awards by

1/30/15

University of Wisconsin—Waukesha apply at Waukesha.uwc.edu/scholarship

by 4/2/15

University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee apply at

http://www4.uwm.edu/alumni/about/schoarships.cfm

Marist College

University of St. Thomas—www.stthomas.edu/Dease by 2/1/16

http://www.operator-school.com/index.php?qs=HighSchool

http://www.operator-school.com/index.php?qs=HighSchool

http://www.drtntscholarship.org/

Be An Actuary -

Scholarship

Opportunities

Varies Varies For students interested in becoming an actuary

Scholarship requirements vary - many are available

Information is available online only: www.beanactuary.org

Black Excel 200 Free

Scholarships for

Minorities

Varies Varies Listing of 200 free scholarships

Information ONLINE ONLY: www.blackexcel.org

Black Students.com Varies Varies Scholarship search engine for African American students

http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/

Cardinal Stritch

University Franciscan

Servant Scholars

Scholarship

Annual $3500 - half

tuition,

renewable

Apply to Cardinal Stritch University

Incoming freshmen who demonstrates involvement in volunteer and community service

activities.

Must complete an application and interview process.

More information by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Cardinal Stritch

University School of

Visual and Performing

Arts Scholarship

Annual varies

(renewable) Incoming freshmen majoring in the fine arts

Must complete a scholarship application and arrange for an audition.

Information is at www.stritch.edu

Cardinal Stritch

University Music

Performance Scholarship

Annual $1000

(renewable) Available for non-music majors who demonstrate an ability in music

Audition with the Music Department Chair

Information is at www.stritch.edu

Columbia College

Scholarships

Varies Varies Many scholarships available

Requirements vary

http://www.colum.edu/Student_Financial_Services/create-a-plan/scholarships/

Fastweb.com

Scholarship Search

Varies Varies College and scholarship search

Registration required

Online at www.fastweb.com

FIRST Scholarship

Website

Varies $1000 - full

tuition

Merit-based

Links to scholarships from over 120 colleges, universities, corporations, and associations

For students planning to pursue majors and careers in engineering, computer science,

science, math, design, aeronautics, and other fields

ONLINE ONLY at www.usfirst.org/scholarships

Hispanic Scholarship

Fund

Varies $1000 -

$15,000

Multiple scholarship opportunities available

Requirements vary

US Citizen or legal permanent resident

Application ONLY ONLINE at www.hsf.net

http://www.beanactuary.org/college/scholarships.cfm




http://www.blackexcel.org/




http://www.stritch.edu/index.php?page=23585











http://fastweb.com/

http://fastweb.com/

http://fastweb.com/

http://www.usfirst.org/scholarships



http://www.hsf.net/

http://www.hsf.net/

http://www.hsf.net/

Mexican American Legal

Defense and Educational

Fund

Varies Varies -

many

scholarships

available

List available in Guidance

List available online at maldef.org/education/scholarships.htm

Midwest Student

Exchange Program Receive in-

state tuition

at out-of-state

schools

Nearly one hundred colleges and universities in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan,

Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

http://msep.mhec.org

Milwaukee Area

Technical College

Scholarships

Varies Varies Over 50 scholarships for students enrolled in various programs at MATC

Requirements, amounts, and deadlines vary

List available in guidance or call 297-7040

Information online at

http://www.matc.edu/student/resources/financial_aid/scholarships.cfm

National Society of High

School Scholars

Foundation Scholarships

varies varies Information and applications are available online at nsshssfoundation.org

Program Advisor Varies Varies Database of scholarships


Online at edu.programadvisor.com

Resources for

homeless/unaccompanied

youth

Varies Varies Students who are/were homeless, unaccompanied, and/or in foster care

List of financial aid and scholarship resources available at

dpi.state.wi.us/homeless/resources.html

Scholarships.com Varies Varies Free scholarship database: www.scholarships.com


Scholarships for Non-US

citizens/Undocumented

students

Varies Varies The Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) has compiled a

list

of scholarships that are open to undocumented students

List is available on MALDEF's website

http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html

StudentScholarships.org

varies varies Free scholarship database: www.studentscholarships.com


UNCF Scholarships

Varies Varies United Negro College Fund Scholarships

Many different scholarships available

Qualifications vary

New scholarships frequently available

See website for details: https://scholarships.uncf.org/

UW-Madison

Scholarships

Varies Varies General online resource for all UW-Madison scholarships

Information ONLINE ONLY at scholarships.wisc.edu

http://maldef.org/education/scholarships.htm




http://msep.mhec.org/







http://nshssfoundation.org/programs/Monster.html




http://scholarships.wisc.edu/

http://edu.programadvisor.com/

http://dpi.state.wi.us/homeless/resources.html




http://www.needalift.org/

http://www.scholarships.com/

http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/general/



http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html

http://www.dpi.wi.gov/weop/tipgrt.html

http://www.scholarships.com/

http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp




Milwaukee Full Ride

Scholarships

Varies Tuition,

books,

housing, and

other

expenses

Many scholarships available

Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and leadership

More information at www.scholarships.uwm.edu


Stout Mathematics and

Computer Science

Scholarships

varies $400-$2500

(renewable)

Several different scholarships are available

Application is available online at www4.uwstout.edu/foundation/Scholarships

http://www4.uwm.edu/financialaid/fullride.cfm



http://www.scholarships.uwm.edu/

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