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Last Updated: August 17, 2023 Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships for Wisconsin students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the 2023-24 cycle. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details.
January
This offers multiple scholarships to students who consistently participate in snowmobiling. Applicants must be a member of an AWSC recognized club and pass a snowmobile safety test. The deadline to apply is January 5th. Read more here.
This offers students $1,000 in financial support. Applicants must submit their application and travel to the nearest participating ford dealership to attain the dealer code. The deadline is January 12th. Read more here.
This offers various scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students that are pursuing a degree related to health and human service-related fields. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution and submit proof of enrollment. Preference is given to individuals who are planning to work in the Midwest state. The deadline is January 15th. Read more here.
This is for Wisconsin high school seniors seeking to enroll or currently accepted as a full-time, first-year undergraduate student at an accredited Wisconsin university or college. A total of $10,000 is awarded. Recipients are also requested to volunteer academic documents to the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation. The deadline is January 23rd. Read more here.
This awards varying amounts of financial support to graduating high school seniors of any cultural background. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and a 3.40 GPA. Eligible individuals must reside within one of the listed states that have an active InspirASIAN chapter. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.
This awards $80,000 to students who live in Alaska, Arkansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, West Virginia or Wisconsin. Applicants must be DACA, TPS, or meet the DACA criteria and have significant unmet financial need. Recipients must also have a GPA of 2.8 and intend to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an Opportunity Partner College. The deadline is January 31st. Read more here.
February
This is for Wisconsin residents enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school and studying police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement-related field which does not include law school. The award amount varies and the deadline is February 1st. Read more here.
This awards $2,000 to students seeking a degree related to Agribusiness Systems of Power Structural and Technical SystemsAFNR Career Pathways. Applicants must be high school seniors or a college student. A GPA of at least 2.5 is required. The deadline to apply is February 1st. Read more here.
This awards full tuition scholarships to students residing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Applicants must have completed their FAFSA application and demonstrated leadership qualities. Black/African-american and African students are preferred. The deadline to apply is February 1st. Read more here.
This gives $5,000 to students who are residing in Wisconsin and starting their freshman year. Applicants must be enrolling as a full time or part time student and have at least a 2.25 GPA. The deadline to apply is February 6th. Read more here.
This offers $2,500 to returning and continuing students who are residing in Wisconsin. Applicants must be enrolling as a full time student and have at least a 2.25 GPA. The deadline to apply is February 6th. Read more here.
This gives local recipients $500, district recipients $1,000 and international recipients $5,000. Applicants must show commitment to volunteerism, leadership achievements, and dedication to the advancement of the status of women worldwide. High school seniors aged 16-19, students studying at a secondary school, college or university in a Zonta district/region, or students who are studying elsewhere but are citizens of a Zonta country are eligible. The deadline is February 10th. Read more here.
This is for students who plan to attend the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as full-time undergraduates. They must have participated in the Phuture Phoenix program. The application deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for students under 24 who plan to attend a two or four year college or a vocational technical school as full-time undergraduates. Scholarships reward from a range of $1,000 to $4,000. The application deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This awards children of Simon Property Group employees $3,000 in financial support. Applicants must be younger than 24 and a dependent of an employee who has been employed for at least a year. The deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for graduating high school seniors from the greater Wausau area. Students must show honor and respect for others in the application. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for graduating high school seniors from the Wausau School District (including Wausau East, Wausau West, EEA Learning Academy, and Wausau EGL Academy). Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a current employee of the Wausau School District as a Wausau Education Support Professional (WESP) secretary or paraprofessional. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for graduating high school seniors from the greater Wausau area who are Hmong minority women. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater, embrace the Hmong culture and act as a positive role model for younger girls, exhibit character, motivation, and/or experience in overcoming obstacles, and display a desire to better the community. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is February 15th.Read more here.
This is for students of Hmong descent pursuing a post-secondary education at an accredited college or university. Graduating high school seniors or college students of Hmong descent from Marathon, Lincoln, or Shawano Counties are eligible. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for students graduating from a public or private high school within a 10 mile radius of Wausau City Hall. Students are selected based on academic achievement, financial need, and an interest and ability in the fields of health, teaching, or commerce. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This is for college or high school students planning to attend UW Marathon County or Northcentral Technical College. Students must show an ability and strong desire to pursue a career in engineering or accounting. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is February 15th. Read more here.
This provides $1,000 in financial support to senior high school students who are enrolled full-time in college and seeking a degree related to human resources management. Applicants must demonstrate good reputation, financial need and be available to be interviewed. The deadline to apply is February 28th. Read more here.
This provides scholarships from $1,000 to $3,000 in financial support to college students who are seeking a degree related to Business continuity and disaster recovery, cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance, or physical security. Applicants must be available for a phone interview and reside in the eligible state. The deadline is February 28th. Read more here.
This funds high school seniors in the states of California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Wisconsin. $500 is awarded and the deadline is February 28th. Read more here.
This awards $2,000 to young, 9th-12th grade students who have been volunteering for senior care. Applicants must have completed at least 20 hours of volunteer senior care and reside in one of the listed counties in Wisconsin. The deadline to apply is February 28th. Read more here.
March
This is for graduating high school seniors in the communities served by the WABA or NCT students enrolled in the building trades programs. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA or greater. Preference will be given to students planning a career in the building shelter trades industry, and/or students with a parental or grandparent affiliation with the WABA. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is March 1st. Read more here.
This offers $2,500 in financial support to a student seeking a career in welding engineering. Applicants must be 18 or older and may reapply for the award. Financial need does not need to be demonstrated. The deadline is March 1st. Read more here.
This award $1,000 to students under age 21 that are endorsed by a TCI Member Club. Applicants must meet the height requirements (6’2 for men, 5’10 for women) and enroll in their freshman year of college to be considered eligible. The deadline to apply is March 1st. Read more here.
This gives $250-$3,000 to students who have a bleeding disorder or are related to someone with a bleeding disorder. Applicants must reside in Wisconsin or be receiving treatment in a Wisconsin hospital. The scholarship’s purpose is to support students as they pursue further education at a not-for-profit college, university or vocational/technical school. The deadline is March 15th. Apply here.
These are for Wisconsin high school seniors with the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin. The scholarship awards up to $2,250 per year. The deadline is March 10th. Read more here.
This offers high school students who enrolled in their senior year $3,500 in financial support. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and potential for handling college courses. The deadline is March 12th. More details here.
This is for Wisconsin residents interested in obtaining an education in an aviation or aerospace program as a full-time student. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is March 15th. Read more here.
This is for Wisconsin residents pursuing an education in aviation or aerospace program as a full-time student. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is March 15th. Read more here.
This provides one $4,000 and three $500 awards to senior high school students who are related or adopted by a Roma Lodge member. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in college and display high academic success. The deadline to apply is March 24th. Read more here.
This offers $1,000 to senior high school students who are related or adopted by a Roma Lodge member. Applicants must be enrolled part-time/full-time in college, displaying high academic success and community service participation. Two letters of recommendation are required as well. The deadline is March 24th. Read more here.
This offers up to $10,000 to 25 incoming full-time college students. Applicants demonstrating leadership abilities and diversity are eligible from any state except Utah. Students must also be eligible for a Pell-Grant. The deadline to apply is March 27th. Read more here.
This awards $1,000 to students residing in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Applicants must be under 22 years old and enrolled in a post-secondary institution. Community participation and references will be taken into consideration as well. The deadline to apply is March 30th. Read more here.
This provides $500 for eight semesters ($4,000 in total) to incoming college freshmen who are seeking a career in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science. Applicants must reside in Wisconsin and have completed half of their 12th grade year. The deadline to apply is March 31st. Read more here.
This is for female Wisconsin students attending a Wisconsin technical college or an accredited two-year or four-year Wisconsin college or university. Applicants must be female students ages 25 or older. The scholarship awards $1,000 and the deadline is March 31st. Read more here.
This is open to all Wisconsin and Illinois high school students, and all WISH employees. Students with an interest in health care, long term care or post-acute care or other areas of healthcare are encouraged to apply. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is March 31st. Read more here.
This is for graduating high school seniors in the Wausau area. Applicants from East, West or DCE who have participated in a local hockey program and has demonstrated the characteristics of a team player with a strong work ethic are eligible. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is March 31st. Read more here.
This is presented by Alarm Products Distributors. It is for the children of local first responders. The scholarship awards $2,500 and the deadline is March 31st. Read more here.
April
This is for graduating seniors from Antigo Senior High School. Students must demonstrate a concern for the welfare of the school and its students, show leadership skills and participation in organizations outside of school. The scholarship amount varies and the deadline is April 1st.Read more here.
This awards approximately $25,000 of financial support to students pursuing culinary related careers such as Baking, Culinary, Hospitality, Food Science and Family and Consumer Science Education. Applicants must reside in Wisconsin and enroll in a post-secondary institution. The application deadline is April 2nd. Read more here.
This awards $1,000 to students seeking a career related to Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Forestry, Environmental Concerns, Land Management, or City Planning. Applicants must reside within/near Antioch Township and enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution. The deadline is April 4th. Read more here.
This awards full-time African-American/Black students up to $3,000 for degrees related to visual arts such as photography, graphic design, architecture and more. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is April 14th. Read more here.
This offers African-American/Black students financial assistance awards for financial assistance (varies). Applicants must be seeking a performing arts degree, at least a 2.5 GPA and full-time enrollment to be eligible for the scholarship. The deadline for applying is April 14th. Read more here.
This offers $4,000 and $12,000 scholarships to High school seniors who have a commitment to excellence and are inspired by the work their first responder parent or parents do in our communities. This application is due April 14th. Read more here.
This is for applicants interested in rehabilitation. The scholarship is awarded based on the applicant’s stated intentions, past achievements, need, and graduation ranking. Up to $1,500 is given and the deadline to apply is April 15th. Read more here.
This gives $1,000 and $2,000 scholarships to students who are enrolled in a major related to hospitality. Applicants must reside in Wisconsin and demonstrate experience in the hospitality work field. The deadline is April 20th. Read more here.
This provides $750 to senior high school students who are involved in editorial positions. Applicants must submit six published works and a letter of recommendation regarding their newspaper journaling experience. The deadline to apply is April 23rd. Read more here.
This awards African- American/ Black students seeking a full-time post secondary education. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities and reside in a CBC member district. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The application deadline is April 28th. Read more here.
This offers $1,000 to high school senior students residing within the Midwest states in the US. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a college either virtually or physically. Financial need and GPA will not be taken into consideration. The deadline is April 29th. Read more here.
This is for graduating high school seniors with financial assistance continuing their education at certain Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Recipients may elect any one-year technical diploma or two-year associate degree program. Applicants must be from northeast or central Wisconsin, plan to enroll as a full-time student, and apply to one of the partner colleges. The scholarship offers $750 and the deadline for applying is April 30th. Read more here.
This awards $2,000 to students of Italian descent (50% or more) and are seeking a degree in media communications or journalism. Applicants must demonstrate academic success and active participation in school activities. The deadline to apply is April 30th. Read more here.
May
This helps support students living with Cystic Fibrosis and who need financial assistance to further their education after high school. The scholarship awards $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 to 3 people and the deadline is May 1st. Read more here.
This awards up to $1,500 to private pilots that are seeking advanced training in the aviation field. Applicants must provide a resume and recommendation. The deadline to apply is May 15th. Read more here.
This provides $1,000-$1,500 to students studying architecture outside the state of Wisconsin. Applicants must have graduated from a Wisconsin high school and provide one recommendation letter with their portfolio. The application deadline is May 15th. Read more here.
This awards $2,500 per year, up to 4 years, to American students of Indian descent who reside in Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation serviced states. Applicants must be pursuing one the eligible degrees and a 3.0 GPA. The deadline is May 31st. Read more here.
This is for applicants identifying as LGBTQIA and living or attending school in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. The scholarship awards $10,000 and the deadline is May 31st. Read more here.
June
This awards $1,000 and $5,000 to women pursuing a business program specializing in accounting, economics, finance, business management, marketing, operations management, human resources management, international business, or entrepreneurship. The Zonta Club of Milwaukee applicants must reside in the Great Milwaukee Metro area or be a full-time, out-of-state student attending an accredited university, college or institute in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties. The deadline is June 1st. Read more here.
This offers students expressing an interest in marine/ ocean fields of study. Applicants must display academic success and have been involved in NOSB once in their highschool career. The deadline is June 2nd. Read more here.
This awards the winner of a prom attire competition $10,000 in prize money. The eight runner ups will also be awarded various amounts of prize money as well. The winner will be decided by community voting. The deadline is June 7th. Read more here.
This awards $1,000 to women majoring in science, technology, engineering or math. Applicants must reside in the Great Milwaukee Metro area or be a full-time, out-of-state student attending an accredited university, college or institute in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, or Kenosha counties. The deadline is June 15th. Read more here.
This offers multiple scholarships to college students who are seeking higher education. Requirements vary depending on the scholarship; however, most awards require the applicant to have completed a few semesters or in a graduate program. The deadline is June 28th. Read more here.
July
This grants $2,000 of financial support to students with a passion for the study of Polish language, art and culture. Applicants must be of Polish descent and demonstrate their involvement with Polish community. Two letters of recommendation are required as well. The deadline is July 31st. Read more here.
This is for applicants of Polish descent. The scholarship awards $2000. The deadline is July 31st. Read more here.
This is for students who are active volunteers in their local communities and are attending a post-secondary institution. The scholarship awards $5,000 to applicants who are Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin residents. Applicants must also provide volunteer service in their local community and have a minimum GPA of 2.75. The deadline is July 31st. Read more here.
August
This awards $3,000 to an incoming freshman pursuing a degree from the College of Letters and Science. Students must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The deadline is August 4th. Read more here.
September
This is for PA students and others interested in improving health, education, outreach and furthering the PA profession. Five scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,000. Applicants must be physician assistant students attending a school in Wisconsin. The deadline is September 15th. Read more here.
October
This ranges from $1,000 to $15,000. The scholarship allows minority students of limited financial means to travel to the tropics and gain international experience in biological research and conservation on Ceiba’s “Tropical Conservation Semester: Galapagos, Andes, and Amazon”, or on a summer program in Ecuador or Belize. The deadline is October 6th. Read more here.
November
This awards an out of state student up to $11,000 in financial support for classes, tuition, and other college expenses. Applicants must demonstrate high academic performance to be considered eligible. The deadline is November 1st. Read more here.
December
This awards a total of eight full-tuition scholarships as financial support to future Carthage students, providing $125,000 to freshman students. Applicants must be City of Kenosha residents, enrolling in Carthage college and participate in a competition to be eligible. The deadline is December 3rd. Read more here.
This is for incoming Carthage students eligible for the Wisconsin Tuition Grant. The grant offers from $250 to $3,800 per year and the deadline is December 3rd. Read more here.
This is for Wisconsin residents who demonstrate financial need and have severe or profound hearing or visual impairment. Up to $1,800 is provided per year for up to five years. The FAFSA must be filed in order to qualify for this grant, and the student must be at least half-time.The deadline is December 3rd. Read more here.
This offers from $250 to $1,100 per year to any Wisconsin resident who is at least 25% Native American and is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree or certificate program for up to 10 semesters. The deadline is December 3rd. Read more here.
This is for minority students with exceptional financial need. Applicants will be awarded with grants ranging from $250 to $2,500. Students must be nominated in their sophomore year. The FAFSA must be filed to be considered. The deadline is December 3rd. Read more here.
This is for students who demonstrate exceptional need. Applicants will be awarded with a maximum grant of $1,800. Students who qualify may be nominated in their freshman year through Carthage to the state agency or can apply for this program at their Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program (WEOP) Office. The FAFSA must also be filed to be considered for the Talent Incentive Program Grant. The deadline is December 3rd. Read more here.
Scholarships are offered to young students who have persisted through adversity and less fortunate situations. Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary institution within Wisconsin and have at least a 2.0 GPA. The deadline to apply is December 15th. Read more here.
This awards students in 6th-12th grade through an art/writing contest. First place winners will receive $5,000 while 2nd place will receive $1,000 in awards. Submitted work will not be returned. Applicants must reside within Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. The deadline to apply is December 31st. Read more here.
Deadlines Vary
This offers $1,125 to students that are enrolled in their 2nd-4th year and pursuing a career in computer engineering or electrical engineering. Applicants must reside in the United States and live in the midwest region. Individuals from minority communities, demonstrating financial need, or disabilities will be given preference. The deadline to apply varies. Read more here.
This awards up to $500 to students who enrolled in a non degree program such as career advancement or trade skills. Applicants must reside in Wisconsin or be treated at a Wisconsin hospital. Individuals suffering from bleeding disorders are the main targets of this scholarship. There is no deadline to apply. Read more here.
This gives various amounts of financial support to youth students who are seeking to take college level classes. Applicants must be between 11-17 years old and enrolled in programs dedicated to college/career preparation. There is no deadline to apply. Read more here.
This offers $1,000 per year for two years to freshman students who reside in North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin and are enrolling in the University of Minnesota. Applicants will automatically apply to the scholarship with their college admission application. The deadline varies. Read more here.
This gives scholarships and grants to under-represented minority students who are seeking a degree in computer science or engineering. Applicants must have at least a 2.8 GPA and demonstrate consistent progress to earning their degree. Grant payments will be given in two installments. The deadline varies per application. Read more here.
This provides scholarships between $500-$2,000 to students who are seeking chiropractic practice. Applicants must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Additional terms and conditions may vary per scholarship. The deadline varies depending on which scholarship is applied to. Deadline varies. Read more here.
This offers financial aid of varying amounts to Wisconsin students. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and demonstrate financial need. The completed FAFSA application is also required and used to judge eligibility. The deadline varies. Read more here.
This offers partial payment of student loans for individuals enrolling in service up to 15%. Applicants must enlist for at least six years, have attained high school diploma and qualify for specific military occupations.The deadline may vary. Read more here.
This provides financial aid to students who are from unprivileged upbringing. Applicants must submit their FAFSA application to be considered eligible. The scholarship will cover the difference that is not covered by FAFSA if the applicant is chosen. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, maintain a 2.5 GPA or 3.0 GPA if currently in high school. The deadline varies. Read more here.
This offers multiple scholarships to incoming and enrolled college students. Applicants must be enrolling in a Wisconsin college and apply before the deadline. The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Read more here.
This is for high school seniors graduating from Newman Catholic, Wausau East, and Wausau West High School who are in the lower 90% of their graduating class. Applicants must also show volunteer commitment and dedication to extracurricular activities. The scholarship amount varies and there is no deadline. Read more here.
This is for Wausau Conservatory of Music piano students in 6-12th grade. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and studying under Ann Applegate at the Conservatory of Music. The scholarship amount varies and there is no deadline. Read more here.
This is for family members and employees of the AROW Global Corporation. The scholarship amount varies and there is no deadline.Read more here.
This is for students from Antigo, Wisconsin interested in pursuing lessons at the Wausau Conservatory of Music. Applicants must be highly motivated and show musical talent. The scholarship amount varies and there is no deadline.Read more here.
This is for graduating Marathon high school seniors. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to pursue an education in elementary education, nursing, pharmacy, or another health care profession. The scholarship amount varies and there is no deadline. Read more here.
This is for graduating seniors from DC Everest, Wausau East, and Wausau West High School who are Key Club members. Students must have demonstrated involvement in the community, have been a leader in the school, and have held a leadership role in the Key Club. The scholarship amount varies and there is no deadline. Read more here.
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