Current Scholarships Available - Appleton Area School District

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