CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Date Rcvd Description Amount Due Date Remember to check for scholarships offered through your College/University financial aid office!!! Scholarship information is also available at www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/scholarships, www.cffoxvalley.org, www.Fastweb.com and www.scholarships.com 1959 Fox Valley Technical College Alumni Scholarship/Don Loker Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation American Legion Auxiliary Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship American Legion Auxiliary Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members American Legion State Americanism & Government Test Program 1/5/15 Scholarship to be awarded to one Senior graduating from Appleton West HS in 2015 attending a program at Fox Valley Technical College in the Fall of 2015. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Application forms are available in the Guidance Office. *Application due to Guidance March 16, 2015. $2,000 Due to Guidance 3/16/2015 1/9/15 Offering scholarships to up to 60 WI public high school graduates based on need, academic achievement and character for students in school's boys and girls basketball programs the opportunity to attend University of WI system schools. Criteria: Residents of Wisconsin; Public high school students; basketball program participants their senior year; Planning to attend a University of Wisconsin System school. Please see website for requirements and instructions. Application and Information are available at: www.AbNicholasScholars.org 10,000-4 yrs./5,000-2 yrs. 4/30/15 10/22/14 Candidates for award shall be children or stepchildren, grandchildren, great grandchildren (step included) of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during elig dates for membership in the American Legion. Must complete 50 hours of volunteer service within the community, Verified in writing by recipient organization. Please see scholarship application for complete details regarding submitting application and deadlines. application available online at: www.amlegionauxwi.org/Scholarships Varies 3/1/15 10/22/14 Candidate must be Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary for the past 3 years and must hold a membership card for the current 2014 year. Applicant must continue membership in the American Legion Auxiliary during the 4 yr. scholarship period. Must have minimum 3.0 GPA. Please see scholarship application for complete details regarding submitting application , requirements and deadlines. Application available online at: www.amlegionauxwi.org/Scholarships Varies 3/1/15 Varies up to $500 Test during 2week window in April The purpose of the Americanism & Government Test Program is to afford students the opportunity to receive recognition and scholarship awards by testing their knowledge of current events, country, Wisconsin, US 10/10/2014 Government and History, and the display of the US Flag. Information available in Guidance Office-see Counselor or on-line www.wilegion.org. CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Date Rcvd Description Amount Due Date $1000 (3) Due Date 3/1/2015 Some requirements include, but are not limited to...... American Legion SchneiderEmanuel Scholarship (State) Appleton Rotary Foundation Scholarship Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Scholarship Brett Younger Track Scholarship 10/6/14 Student must: -Meet one or more various American Legion activity requirements (See Application). -Be member him/herself or related to a member of American Legion, Amer Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of American Legion, in good standing. -Include four recommendations with application: 1. Principal or Counselor, 2. Clergyman, 3 & 4 - Two representative citizens. -submit transcript, including 1st semester grades from senior year and ACT score. --NOTE: transcript and ltrs of recommendation must be sent in directly, BYPASSING the applicant. *Please refer to application for complete details and requirements Application and instructions available on-line at www.wilegion.org. 12/23/14 Must be a current year graduate of one of the five Appleton High Schools and plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university. Student must be in the upper 50% of his/her class ; have cumulative GPA of 3.0 through 12/31/14; a commitment $1,000 yr./4 to community service; and have financial need and a yrs. realistic plan for college. See scholarship for details. Semifinalists will be interviewed. Applications available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist 3/1/15 10/14/14 Better Business Bureau will offer 4 $2500 scholarships to Wis high school students who have demonstrated character, leadership, and ethical values. Student must meet specific criteria, include documentation, academic information, essay , recommendations and information on community involvement, along with application. Please see application for complete details. Applications available in the Guidance Office or at: www.wisconsin.bbb.org/scholarship $2,500 (4) 3/2/15 12/23/14 For Seniors. Must have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and participated in track for at least 2 years. Ideal recipient should demonstrate an enthusiasm for life, a high regard for teammates, kindness, integrity, and leadership. Please see scholarship for details. Applications available at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist $1,000 3/1/15 CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Earl W. Harder Memorial Scholarship Earl Heyrman Scholarship Ellington Mutual Insurance Co. Scholarship Faith Technologies Inc. Memorial Scholarship Date Rcvd Amount Due Date Amounts Vary Deadline 2/27/2015 1/20/15 This scholarship is for students who wish to pursue a college degree in business. Criteria: Maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0; Participated in extracurricular activities; Volunteered his or her time in the community; Plans to pursue a degree in business at an accredited two or four year college or technical college. APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE *RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO GUIDANCE BY MARCH 23, 2015 $1,000 Due in Guidance 3/23/15 11/21/14 Must attend selected schools (MSOE, Michigan Tech University, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Platteville, Marquette, Univ of Minn) and pursue a degree in civil or architectural engineering or architecture. Financial need is a major consideration. Application requires a copy of the Student Aid Report. Applications available in Guidance Office. *Return completed applications to Guidance Office by 3/13/2015 Varies Due in Guidance 3/13/2015 10/29/14 Students' parents must be policyholders of Ellington Mutual Ins. Company. Must also be graduating senior who plans to attend a college or technical college. This is a 2nd term scholarship Applications Available online at www.ellingtonmutual.com. 2 - $500 3/1/15 12/23/14 Faith Technologies Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 in honor of employees who have passed away while employed with the company. Scholarship is awarded exclusively to the eligible dependent children and step-children of those employed with Faith Technologies, Inc. for at least one year. Please see application for criteria and eligibility. Application available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist $500 4/1/15 1/16/15 Description Scholarship for those who put forth the effort and find success both in and out of the classroom, yet are unable to attend college without financial assistance. Applicants must be: -HS seniors, graduates or current undergraduate students -Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited US 4 yr. college or university for the entire 2015-16 academic yr. -Plan to major in a specified course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs of study (see list) -Be US citizen Selection based on Academic achievement; Financial need; Participation and leadership; Work experience and interest in career in automotive or related industry. PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS See specific criteria, exclusions and additional information regarding scholarship application APPLY ON-LINE AT buickachievers.com CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Fielkow Family Scholarship in Sports Business Marketing Date Rcvd Description Amount Due Date 10/9/14 The Fielkow Family Scholarship will be awarded to a current West Senior planning to major in Sports Business/Marketing. This scholarship can potentially be combined with an internship opportunity with the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA). Application and information available in the Guidance Office. *Due in Guidance 3/5/15 $2,000 Due in Guidance 3/5/2015 $1,000 2/9/15 Fox Cities Chapter of Credit Unions Scholarship 1/5/15 Fox Valley Technical College Scholarships 10/27/14 Friends of Green Bay Symphony Scholarship Gene Britton Memorial Scholarship Fund Fox Cities Chapter of Credit Unions will award (3) $1000 scholarships to graduating seniors, attending a two or four year accredited educational institution in the fall of 2015 and an active member o f a listed (see application) credit union. The applicant must hold an account, in their name, at one of the listed credit unions by January 31, 2015. Application requires entry form, typed essay and typed community involvement paragraph. *Please see scholarship application for complete guidelines. Applications available in the Guidance Office Numerous scholarships are offered for students planning Various to attend FVTC. Please go to scholarships available www.fvtc.edu/HSScholarships for details. 2/27/15 1/8/15 Friends of GB Symphony will award a $1000 scholarship to a Northeast WI graduating hs senior going on to a 2 or 4 year accredited college, who intends to pursue a career in music performance, music education or music therapy and who has demonstrated a high degree of involvement in music throughout his/her high school career. Application instructions are available in the Guidance Office. $1,000 2/27/15 1/20/15 The intent of this scholarship is to continue Mr. Britton's commitment to education and his encouragement to students who wish to pursue a teaching career. This scholarship is for a graduating AASD student who attended Einstein Middle School for a least one year. Please see application for complete details. *Application form is available in the Guidance Office. $500 4/1/15 CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name George H. Kesting Foundation Scholarship Huston Family Scholarship Infant Welfare Circle Emma K. Jacquot Scholarship Infant Welfare Circle FJ Sensenbrenner Scholarship International Society of Automation Scholarship-Fox River Valley Section Date Rcvd 12/23/14 Description Amount The George Kesting Foundation was established in 1973 for the purpose of furthering the higher education of worthy high school graduates, who, without such aid might not be able to successfully pursue their education. Candidate will be attending a college or university in the US which has an accredited course of study leading to a BA or BS degree or equivalent. Student must be in top 50% of their graduating class with a minimum 2.5 GPA at $1,000 per the end of the school year. The primary criteria for semester up Due to Guidance selection is financial need. One student will be to 4 years 3/2/2015 nominated from WHS for further consideration and an (totaling interview. $8,000) *Please review application for complete eligibility requirements. Student Aid Report (SAR) is required with application Applications available at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships *Please return application to Guidance by 3/2/2015. Graduating Seniors of the following public high schools: Appleton East, Appleton North, Appleton West, Neenah and Menasha who are planning to further their education at a school within the University of Wisconsin System or a Technical College within Wisconsin. The ideal recipient 12/23/2014 $2,000 will have: A cumulative grade point average between 2.5 and 3.25; Demonstrated motivation; Focused on their career path and goals; Financial need. Application available at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships Graduating seniors of Outagamie County who will be pursuing higher education in a health career at a qualified WI college or university and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Up to $2000 Financial need may be considered. Interview will be per yr./ required for finalists. See scholarship for complete 12/23/14 renewable 4 requirements. yrs. Application available online at: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist 12/23/14 1/13/15 Due Date Available to graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 3.5 enrolled in program leading to a minimum four-year degree at one of the following schools: Lawrence, Marquette, St. Norbert, or an institution within the Univ of WI system. The ideal candidate will demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership and financial need. Interview will be required for finalists. See scholarship for complete requirements. Applications available online at: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist Recipients may pursue any automation or process control type course of study terminating in either an associates or bachelors degree from any accredited college or university. Must live in Fox River Valley. High School transcript required. Selection of finalists is based on ACT and/or SAT scores, class rank, and extra-curricular activities. The finalists will be given the Harcourt Brace Differential Aptitude Test (DAT). Please See Scholarship application for complete details. Applications available online at http://www.foxvalleyisa.org/index.html 3/1/2015 3/1/15 $2,000 per yr. Rnwbl 4 years 3/1/15 $2500 (1) $1500 (4) (One-time) 2/13/15 CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship John Bradley Scholarship of Honor Date Rcvd Description Amount Due Date 12/23/14 Awarded exclusively to eligible dependent children and step-children of non-executive associates employed at Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company for at least one year who attend, or plan to attend an accredited technical college, college or university on a full-time basis. Please see application for complete details and eligibility. Applications available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist $2,000 4/1/15 $1,000 Due to Guidance 4/7/2015 12/23/14 Joseph N. Berg & Theodore C Berg Golf Scholarship. A $2,500 scholarship will be given annually to a senior member of each Appleton public high school, Xavier, and FVL men's and women's varsity golf teams. Student will demonstrate an enthusiasm for golf, an intent to continue to play the game competitively or recreationally, a high regard for teammates, and a high degree of integrity. Please see scholarship for complete details. *Applications available in Guidance Office. *Application must be turned in to Guidance by 3/2/2015 $2,500 Due in Guidance 3/2/2015 12/23/14 This scholarship was established in memory of Joyce Bytof childhood cancer patients/survivors who are graduating from a high school in the Fox Cities and would like to continue their education at an accredited college, university or technical college. Recipients will be selected on the basis of their commitment to academic or vocational goals, current financial need, leadership, community service, and response to the essay questions with the application. Please see the application form for specific requirements and details. Application available at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist Varies 5/1/15 12/23/14 The Circle Scholarship Award is given to a graduating senior of an Appleton public or private high school who has overcome significant life challenges and is now pursuing high education. The students will be nominated by their high school and selected by the Circle Due in the Scholarship Award committee. The scholarship will Up to $1,000 Guidance Office provide up to $1,000 in tuition assistance at an eligible by 3/2/2015 higher education institution. Requirements include essay, letter of recommendation from your Guidance Counselor and transcript. Application available in the Guidance Office. *Due in Guidance by 3/2/15 10/15/14 The John Bradley/Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation sponsored by the Weyers Family Foundation is a $1000 scholarship offered to a graduating senior who plans to enlist in the military or pursue a career in public safety or community service (fire safety, police science, teaching, nursing, EMT, ministry, and other noble causes). *See application for complete details and eligibility requirements. Applications available in the Guidance Office or online at briansjourney.com. *NOTE: Application due in the Guidance Office by Tuesday, April 7th, 2015 Joseph N Berg & Theodore C Berg Golf Scholarship Joyce Bytof Memorial Cancer Survivors Scholarship Kings Daughters Charity Circle Jamie Muoio Scholarship Fund Circle of Hope Scholarship Award CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Kings Daughters Charity Circle Jamie Muoio Scholarship Fund Kiwanis Club of Appleton Golden K Scholarship Les and Dar Stumpf Youth Arts Scholarship Lillian Campbell Medical Scholarship - Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Mabel R. McClanahan Scholarship Date Rcvd Description Amount Due Date 12/23/14 Graduating seniors from a public or private high school in Appleton, who will be enrolled in a program leading to a four year degree at a college or university of their choice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: scholastic achievement; minimum cum 3.0 GPA; school and community involvement; financial need. Semi-finalists will be expected to participate in an interview as part of the application process. Application/information available at : www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships 1,000 per yr./4 yrs. 3/1/15 12/23/14 Eligibility: HS seniors who reside in AASD and will graduate from one of the following: Appleton West, Appleton North, Appleton East, FVL or Xavier. Student must have attained a 3.0 GPA and intend to pursue a degree in a two or four year college. Evaluated on participation in school and community activities and work experience. Financial need may be taken into consideration. Each high school guidance dept. will recommend THREE students after reviewing the student's completed scholarship application forms. Recipient will be chosen by Kiwanis Club/Golden K Club committee members after a scheduled interview on April 13th, 2015 with candidates. Please see scholarship for complete details. Applications available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships *Return completed applications to the Guidance Office by February 16, 2015 $1,000 Due to Guidance 2/16/2015 1/8/15 For students in Kindergarten thru 12th grade to participate Amounts in an art discipline (music, drama, dance, visual arts). vary - up to Awarded based on financial need. Application available at $500 www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships 4/1/15 by 4 p.m. 1/8/15 Applicant or member of her/his immediate family must have served in Military; Applicant must be in college or technical college and in a medical field at least one year prior to applying; must submit most recent $1,000 transcript; show evidence of financial need; must submit Lillian essay (topic listed on application); and three letters of Campbell recommendation. $750 EMT/Paramedic Scholarship - May be first year medical (EMT/ Paramedic) student for EMT or paramedics to apply. SEE SCHOLARSHIP FOR COMPLETE DETAILS AND ELIGIBILITY Application available www.wiladiesvfw.org 4/1/15 12/23/14 Eligible students are graduating females who attend Appleton public high school and plan to pursue a business degree from an accredited college or university. Must $1,500 yr./4 have a minimum cumul GPA of 3.5. Please see yrs. application for complete details. Applications available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist 3/1/15 CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Margaret Ferris Scholarship for Hard of Hearing Students Mildred Ryan Disher Scholarship Miller Family Music Education Scholarship Nell M. Menn Scholarship Outagamie County Retired Education Association Scholarship Patrons of Appleton West Stage "PAWS" Scholarship Date Rcvd Description Amount Due Date 12/23/14 Senior student must have a significant hearing loss and use technology to hear, and plan to pursue a higher education. Please see application for complete details regarding eligibility and application procedures. Application available at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist $1,000 3/1/15 12/23/14 For students pursuing a career in veterinary science and the need for financial assistance on order to pursue a postsecondary degree. Please see application for eligibility and further information. Applications available at: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist $1500 per year for 4 year college or $1000/yr. for 2 year 3/1/15 12/23/14 Available to graduating seniors residing in Fox Cities or Door County who plan to pursue a bachelor degree in music education or performance. Please see application for consideration criteria and eligibility. Applications available online at: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist 12/23/14 Must be graduating senior planning to pursue a bachelors degree with a music major from an accredited college or university in the U.S. and have a minimum 3.0 cum GPA. Please see application for complete details. Applications available online at: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist $1,250 renewable 4/yrs. 3/1/15 10/16/14 The OCREA will be awarding one scholarship to a high school senior in Outagamie County who wishes to enter the field of education. Applicant must be resident of Outagamie County; Be a senior of one of the public high schools; Be interested in pursuing the field of education as a degreed teacher at an accredited college or university. The applicant must supply specific information to be considered for the scholarship. (listed on instruction sheet). The OCREA scholarship recipients names will be submitted to the Wisconsin Retired Educators Association as entries in statewide competition where the scholarship amount could be up to $1,000 Please pick up application instructions in the Guidance Office. $500 3/1/15 1/5/15 The PAWS scholarship is offered to a graduating senior who has shown a strong dedication to the Appleton West Theatre program and has been a positive role model who has developed leadership qualities. Student must be planning to attend a 2 or 4-year accredited college and have maintained at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Requires a short written essay stating why theatre has been an important aspect of your high school experience. *Applications available in Guidance Office. *Application must be turned in to Guidance by 3/20/2015 $500 Due to Guidance 3/20/2015 Varies 3/1/15 CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Pete Carlson Memorial Scholarship Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin, Inc. Prospera Credit Union Scholarship Contest Essay Entry Date Rcvd Description Amount Due Date 1/20/15 Pete Carlson Memorial Scholarship is for graduating seniors who wish to pursue a college degree in art. Pete Carlson was an art teacher in Appleton from 1953-1988. Recipient should be a student who demonstrates the special qualities of being original and creative. Financial need may be the deciding factor in case of tie. Applications available in Guidance. *Application must be turned in to Guidance by 3/23/2015 $1,000 Due in Guidance 3/23/15 11/18/14 The Young Professionals Club of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW) has a scholarship opportunity for high school seniors who are entering college and will have a focus on insurance or a related field of study. Applicants must be sponsored by a PIAW member. A list of members can be found at the website under "Membership/Find An Agency Member" or by looking for the PIA logo on agency premises, stationary or their advertising material. Please see application for complete details and criteria. Applications available at: www.piaw.org on the homepage under latest news $2,500 2/15/15 $500 On or before 3/27/2015 1/19/15 Prospera Credit Union is offering a scholarship essay content to a graduating high school senior, attending a two or four year accredited educational institution in the fall of 2015, and a member of Prospera Credit Union by March 27, 2015. Applicant must hold an account in their name as a primary member. Please see application for complete contest rules. ESSAY TOPIC IS LISTED ON APPLICATION APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE Richard V. Gustafson Memorial Scholarship SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Scholarship 12/23/14 9/23/14 Graduating high school seniors from Appleton East, Appleton North, Appleton West, or Menasha High Schools who are planning to pursue a career in a human services field such as social work, $1000/yr. for psychology, nonprofit, or related fields (but excluding 4 years medicine, teaching, and nursing) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a history of volunteerism. Application available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist Various scholarships for engineering and technology. Minimum requirements for GPA & ACT scores vary by scholarship. Applications on-line at: www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm. Amount varies 3/1/15 1/15/15 CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Salon Professional Academy SECURA All-College Scholarship Society of Women Engineers, Wisconsin Section Soulstrings Music Camp Scholarship Susan Drewek Scholarship Fund Date Rcvd Amount Due Date $750 Due in The Guidance Office 4/13/2015 $2,000 yr./4 yrs. 3/1/15 12/12/14 On behalf of Crane Engineering, based in Kimberly, WI the Wisconsin Section of the Society of Women Engineers is pleased to announce the 2015 Future Woman Engineer High School Scholarship Program. This will be awarded to a local female graduating senior who is pursuing a degree in engineering. Scholarship is based on academic achievement, references, extracurricular activities and a personal essay. Application may be obtained from the SWE-WI Section of website: www.swewisconsin.com, click on Programs and Outreach, pull-down "Collegiate Interests" "Scholarship" $1,000 2/27/15 1/8/15 Soulstrings Music Camp Scholarship is available to provide financial assistance for students attending a summer music camp, festival or program for STRING instruments. Open to students in grades 7-12 who reside in Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, Brown, or Shawano County. Scholarships will be determined on basis of financial need. Application available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships Max award of $500 5/1/2015 by 4 pm $1,500 Due in Guidance 3/2/2015 10/3/14 12/23/14 12/23/14 Description *TSPA will award up to two scholarships to help towards paying tuition per school depending on size of graduating class. Scholarships may be applied to the 2014-15 school year. TSPA Requirements are: Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; Good Attendance; Desire for the cosmetology profession; Graduate of academic year 2014-15; Essay to complete (2 choices listed on application) See application for complete details. Applications available in the Guidance Office Due in the Guidance Office by April 13, 2015 SECURA All-College Scholarship is awarded exclusively to eligible dependents of SECURA's non-officer associates who have been employed for at least n year. Students planning to pursue an associates or undergraduate degree. The ideal recipient will have demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in extracurricular activities, including volunteering and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Application available at: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist Student will be attending a college/university. Recipient is selected by the High School Scholarship Committee at West High School . Based on financial need and placement in the top one-third of the graduating class. Application available in the Guidance Office. *Return completed applications to Guidance Office by 3/2/2015. CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Unison Credit Union John Aman Memorial Scholarship University of Wisconsin Fox Valley Scholarships University of Wisconsin Madison Delta Theta Sigma Date Rcvd Amount Due Date $1,000 3/21/15 by 12 pm 12/19/14 UW-Fox Valley scholarships range from full-tuition (2-yr) to partial tuition (1-yr). Scholarship awards are based on academic merit, school/community involvement, essay and other specific criteria set by donors. Please see eligibility requirements. Applications are submitted online. The application website is: http://uwfox.uwc.edu/scholarships Varies Priority 2/15/2015 Final 5/1/2015 10/28/14 In-House Resident and Academic Scholarship Both scholarships are available to male or female high school seniors that will be attending either University of Wisconsin - Madison, or Madison Area Technical College Beginning Fall semester of 2015. Some qualifications include leadership positions, sports and activities, community involvement and academic achievement. PLEASE SEE APPLICATION FOR COMPLETE REQUIREMENTS AND DETAILS. One application covers both scholarships and is available at http://www.deltathetasigma.com/scholarship In-House Resident $1,000 Academic $500 2/15/15 12/16/14 University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Trytten Scholarship 11/18/14 US Venture Inc. Scholarship 12/23/14 Description The Unison Credit Union John Aman Memorial Scholarship awards students who best mirror the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" and who have learned the importance of volunteerism and giving back to their community. Scholarship eligibility and information are as follows: Student or parent/guardian must be a member of Unison Credit Union and a graduating high school senior who will enter a two or four year degree program at a college, university or technical school. Applications are scored based on the following areas: -Community Support/Volunteerism -Academics -Co-Curricular Activities -Employment Please see application for additional instructions and information. *Application available in the Guidance Office. The UW-Stevens Point Department of Chemistry urges qualified students to apply for the Trytten Scholarship, awarded annually to an incoming freshman who intends to Total award major in Chemistry at UWSP. Must declare chemistry as is $4,000 major at UWSP at time of application; you have received divided is at least a 3.5 GPA in high school; have demonstrated specific capacity and potential for excellence in the field of amounts chemistry. Please see application for complete over requirements and details. semesters Application is available on-line at www.uwsp.edu/chemistry/Pages/scholarships.aspx or in the Guidance office. Elig: Dependent children and stepchildren of associates employed at US Venture, Inc. for at least one year and plans to attend an accredited tech college, college, or $2,000 university on a full-time basis. Application and requirements are available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships 1/31/15 4/1/15 CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Date Rcvd Van Hoof Family Scholarship 12/23/14 Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Appleton Area Chapter 351 Scholarship 1/6/15 Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Wisconsin State Council / Richard T. Nuske Memorial Scholarship 10/6/14 William R. Nagel Scholarship Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary State Scholarship Wisconsin Education Association Council - Henry V. Krokosky, Jr. Scholarship Fund 12/23/14 10/22/14 12/23/14 Description Amount For children and eligible stepchildren of employees of the Van Hoof Company who have completed one year of employment on or before April 1 attending an accredited university or technical college, community college or junior $2,000 yr./4 college in pursuit of a bachelor or associate degree. yrs. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Please go to www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships for an application and requirements. Student's parent, grandparent, or great grandparent or guardian must have served in the US military between 1/1/59 and 5/7/75, in any branch of service, anywhere in world. Proof of service statement must be included. The student must be accepted or enrolled in a post-secondary school of higher learning. the student must be a U.S. $1,000 citizen and a permanent resident. Some requirements 2 available include application form, transcripts, proof of service statement and essay. **Please see scholarship application for complete guidelines. Application available in the Guidance Office. Information on-line at www.vva351.com You must be a dependent/direct descendant/relative of a U.S. Vietnam Veteran. Must write a 3-5 page essay based on an interview with a U.S. veteran who served between 1/1/59 - 5/7/75. 3 - $1500 Please see application for complete details and eligibility requirements. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Available to an Appleton senior who plans to attend Michigan Tech in Houghton, MI. Candidate must be recommended in writing by someone from the high school and by someone from the community, neither of which are relatives. Applications available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary offers several scholarships. Applicant must be a daughter, son, stepdaughter, stepson, wife, or widow of a veteran. Also available to grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, great step grandchildren of WI American Legion Aux member. Must be in financial need. Must have min 3.5 GPA. Please see scholarship application for complete details Applications available online at www.amlegionauxwi.org/Scholarships Graduating high school senior whose parent or legal guardian is a current or retired WEAC member. Consideration will be: high school and community involvement; strong academic performance; volunteer history; work history. For information and application, please go to: www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist Due Date 4/1/15 3/31/15 Postmark by 2/14/2015 $1,000 3/1/15 $1,000 3/15/15 $1,500 3/1/15 CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 1/20/2015 Name Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Scholarship Wisconsin Labor History Society's Essay Contest Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship World Affairs Seminar Women In Science Scholarship Date Rcvd 11/5/14 10/22/14 Description Amount Senior eligible if parent is: active WEAC member, an active retired member, or parent who died while holding a WEAC membership. Must rank in top 25% of class or have 3.0 cum GPA. Student must plan to pursue an $1,450 education major or minor and plan to teach in WI. renewable/4 Scholarship application is available ONLINE at yrs. http://www.weac.org/About_WEAC/WEAC_Scholarshi ps.aspx **Please see application for complete scholarship guidelines. Wisconsin High School students in grades 9-12 are eligible to participate. Requires an essay of approx. 750 words. Topic: "Unions have been important to my family and $100 to $500 my community because..." Please visit: http://wisconsinlaborhistory.org and click the essay link for contest rules and information regarding essay. 10/8/14 Any Wisconsin resident enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a 2 or 4-year degree in police science, criminal justice or law enforcement related field. Requires essay and 3 letters of recommendation from 3 different sources and transcript. Instructions on application must be followed. See application for complete details. Applications are available in the Guidance Office. Information and application materials are also available at: http://www.wppa.com/resources/scholarship_progra m.htm 1/6/2015 For students 16-18, good academic standing, interested in global issues and building a strong portfolio for college and future. Seminar focuses on the complex world health issues including medical resources and developments, economics, sanitation, personal responsibility and differing customs to name a few. High school students will tackle significant challenges as they develop their own points of view. The interactive learning experience helps them learn to support their ideas and negotiate solutions. View website at www.worldaffairsseminar.org. Please stop in the Guidance Office if you would like more information. NA Female senior with minimum 3.0 GPA, needing financial assistance in order to pursue a post-secondary degree. Student should plan to earn a BS of Science in science, engineering, chemistry, physics, biology or math. Applications available online at www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships 1000/yr. for 4 yrs. 12/23/14 Varies Due Date 2/1/15 2/13/15 2/2/15 Application Deadline 6/1/2015 (fee involved) Held 6/20-26, 2015 3/1/15
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