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Scholarships
Updated Scholarships….look for 2015-2016 deadlines
in RED! Contact your guidance counselor for more information!
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
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/
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
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
University of Wisconsin -
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
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
Application available in Room 209.
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
Two letters of recommendation
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
Letter of recommendation
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"
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
Application available in Room 209
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
University of Wisconsin -
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
3 letters of recommendation
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
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
Application available in Room 209
Riverside University
High School Foundation
Scholarships
3/24/16 varies Community involvement
GPA
Financial need
Riverside activities
Application available in Room 209
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
3 letters of recommendation
Documentation of service needed for Community Service Scholarship
Essay
Application available in Room 209
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
Application available in Room 209
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
Application available in Room 209
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
Application available in Room 209
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
University of Wisconsin -
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
2 letters of recommendation
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
Two letters of recommendation
Must be present at the awards ceremony on April 25
Application available in Room 209
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.”
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 letters of recommendation
2.75 GPA
Application available in Room 209
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
Application available in Room 209
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.”
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
Two letters of recommendation
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
Memorial Scholarship
3/31/15 $2500 Minimum 3.0 GPA
Leadership and participation in community services or other extra curricular activities
Financial need
Application available in Room 209
Congressional Black
Caucus Spouses
Scholarship Program -
Congresswoman Gwen
Moore
4/20/16 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
The Rev. James W.
Spann II Foundation
Scholarship
4/22/16 $750 2-page essay
Letter of recommendation
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.
Application available in Room 209.
The Links, Inc.,
Milwaukee Chapter
4/1/15 $1000 2.7 GPA
Personal interview
300-500 word essay
Application available in Room 209
Peter Pasula Study
Habits Scholarship
Not available
this year
$500 Submit an essay on a provided topic
Application available at http://mortgagebrokerscoquitlam.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
Two letters of recommendation
Application available in Room 209
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
2 letters of recommendation
One-page essay
Student must be interested in majoring in accounting, finance, or business
Application available in Room 209
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
Application available in Room 209
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
Application available in Room 209
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
Applications available in Room 209
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
Two letters of recommendation
Essay indicating the program and career goals
Personal interview
Application available in Room 209
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/
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
2 letters of recommendation
Application available in Room 209
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
Application available in Room 209
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
3 letters of recommendation
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
Two letters of recommendation
Application available in Room 209
Polish National Alliance
Milwaukee Society Lodge
2159
5/15 $400 Must attend college/ university in the fall
2 letters of recommendation
200-word essay
Application available in Room 209
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
Application available in Room 209
Congressional Black
Caucus Spouses
Scholarship Program -
Congresswoman Gwen
Moore
5/20/16 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
B. Chambers Fund
Scholarship
5/31 $500 High School Senior
US Citizen
GPA minimum of 2.5
Two letters of recommendation
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
3 letters of recommendation
Application available in Room 209
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
Memorial Scholarship
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”
Applications available in Room 209
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
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
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
Registration required
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
Registration required
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
Registration required
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
University of Wisconsin -
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
University of Wisconsin -
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