Scholarship Information

Since 1947,the Voice of Democracy has been the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW’s) premier scholarship program. Each year, nearly 27,000 high school students compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”

Who can enter? The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the Oct. 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. Foreign exchange students, students age 20 or over, GED or Adult Education Students are ineligible.

For more information go to: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

ELKS Most Valuable Student

Eligibility:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
• Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.

Awards:

• The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2025 competition.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.

More Information and to apply go to: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm

Xello & Method Learning Award Unprecedented Success!

Xello & Method Learning are very proud to be the official sponsors for all high school scholarships through WSCA each school year.

This year FOUR $500 Scholarships Will Be Awarded!

ELIGIBILITY:

Are you eligible to apply for the WSCA high school scholarship?

Unless otherwise specified, you must:

• Be a Wisconsin resident. Residency is defined by WSCA when:
  • An independent student or the parents of a dependent student have continuously resided in Wisconsin for the previous 12 months.
  • A student has continuously enrolled a minimum of one academic year within the past 12-month period at a Wisconsin high school.
  • Be a graduating Wisconsin high school student during the current academic year.
  • In the state of Wisconsin for any reason, other than a temporary purpose (ie. student visa, travel visa, etc.)
• Are attending a public or private high school in Wisconsin
• Will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2025-2026 school year.

Information and Application: https://www.wscaweb.org/awards-scholarships/scholarships/

The WATDA Foundation is the charitable 501(c)(3) branch of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association. We operate solely on donations that are contributed primarily through our WATDA members (new & used, car, truck, RV, and motorcycle). The Foundation’s mission is to recruit future technicians for our dealer members and assist them with tuition, Snap-on Tools, and employment assistance for a rewarding career in the transportation industry.

The WATDA Foundation annually awards 70 to 100 scholarships to students attending Wisconsin Technical Colleges for:

Automotive           Auto Collision              Diesel*                  Motorcycle

*FABCO, Ag and Heavy Equipment are not eligible programs.

Eligible applicants are:

High school graduates or graduating in the spring of the year they will be starting technical college.

Current technical college students that are in the first year of a two-year program.

Currently working or committed to work in a member dealership.
Have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.


Application window opens in October with a January 15th, 2025 deadline.
Scholarships are awarded from May to August.

More information and Application can be found at: https://www.watda.org/scholarship.html

The WEAC Scholarship is established to encourage entrance into the field of education by children of eligible members. Those chosen to receive the scholarship will be granted $1,450 per year for up to four years of study, to be used to pay for all or part of the recipient’s fees and tuition, provided they remain eligible. Applications are due January 29, 2025.

To be eligible for a WEAC Scholarship, the applicant must:

1. Be the child of a WEAC member in good standing. The applicant may also be the child of a person who died while
   holding membership.
2.  Present a completed application consisting of:
   a. The application form;
   b. A current official high school transcript;
   c. An essay, not to exceed 300 words, stating why the applicant wants to enter the education profession and what he/she hopes to accomplish;
   d. A statement signed by the applicant’s guidance counselor or by administrative personnel certifying the applicant’s cumulative grade point average on a four-point scale and certifying class rank; and
   e. Two (2) letters of recommendation;
   1. One (1) letter must be from a classroom teacher who is familiar with the applicant’s academic
   performance and school activities; and
   2. One (1) letter must be from a community member, outside the school setting, who is familiar with the applicant’s involvement in community activities.
3. Be a high school senior.
4. Be enrolled in a public school under supervision of a publicly elected school board.
5. Planning to pursue an education major or minor and intending to be employed in the education profession in Wisconsin.
6.  The applicant must rank in the top 25% of his/her graduating class or have achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (based on a non-weighted 4.0 scale) at the time of application. (All A’s = 4 points, B’s = 3 points, C’s = 2 points, D’s = 1 point, F’s = 0 points.)
7.  Show evidence of involvement in school and community activities.

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Eligibility requirements are outlined below.

Who is Eligible?

1. For the 2025 contest, any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the Order on or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.

   
   

2. The applicant must be a high school senior.

   
   

3. The applicant must apply online only. The 2025 Legacy Awards application deadline is February 3, 2025, 11:59 a.m. Pacific Time. NOTE: This is NOON, mid-day, Pacific time.

   
   

4. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

   
   

5. We have waived the standardized test requirement for the 2025 Legacy contest. You do not need to submit ACT and/or SAT scores.

   
   

6. Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student wins more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.

   
   

7. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

   
   

8. If you are selected as a 2025 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform three instances of service with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.

For more information and to apply go to: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfm

Application Guidelines

Scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates who are graduating high school seniors in the spring of the selection year. Scholarship recipients may pursue any course of study. The scholarships will be awarded to students attending any accredited college or university (public or private). The objective of these awards is to provide financial assistance to deserving students.

The information supplied by each scholarship applicant shall include the following:

• Completed application
• Personal letter stating your goals and career objectives
• High school scholastic record
• Description of your participation in the following areas:
• One letter of recommendation from someone within the student's school district
• One letter of recommendation from either a community member or employer
• Answer to the essay question listed on the scholarship application after interviewing the Superintendent, Business Manager or Bookkeeper from your school district
• Recent photograph (original, reprint on photo paper or electronic photo emailed to Kristin Hauser at kristin.hauser@wasbo.com) to be used in the WASBO e-newsletter, WASBO Focus, and recognition at WASBO’s Spring Conference. The photograph will not be used in the selection process. Photographs will not be returned.

For More information and to apply go to: https://www.wasbo.com/scholarships

Cleveland Fish and Game is excited to offer a $ 1,000.00 Scholarship that was started because of a memorial donation from the Kenneth Henschel Family. We are dedicated to preserving our outdoors by protecting the future of hunting, fishing & trapping through wildlife conservation. Because we understand that the future of Wisconsin’s Wildlife conservation lies in the hands of our youth.

Cleveland Fish and Game will award a scholarship grant to:

1. Active members of the Cleveland Fish and Game (or if your parent or grandparent are an active member),
2. A graduating high school student that is accepted into either a two or four year degree program.
3. Students should be a graduate of a Hunters Education Course, boater’s safety, ATV safety, snowmobile safety or be a Wisconsin Hunting and/or fishing license holder
4. All applicants must be a High School Senior in good standing, with a GPA of 2.5 or better.

Applications can be found here

A limited number of SPEF scholarships are open for public schools in Sheboygan County. There may be scholarships for four-year and two-year colleges/universities. Students…you do not need to be the “perfect” student with the highest GPA to apply. Sheboygan County seniors are encouraged to apply “IF” the scholarship relates to you/your career plans/or high school activity/sport. Please read each scholarship carefully, and see if you are eligible to apply.

For more information and to apply go to: https://spefwi.org/sheboygan-county-school-scholarships/

The Sheboygan Area – SHRM is committed to “Serving the Professional and Advancing the Profession” within the community. Therefore, they proudly sponsor the Jack Schoemer Scholarship. Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Must be a Sheboygan, Calumet, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, or Manitowoc County resident. Sheboygan County residents will be given preference.
• Must be a high school senior or entering the second year or higher at an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Must be a full-time student.
• Must have a declared major in human resources management or business with an emphasis in human resource management (or intend to if not already accepted into the program).
• Must show a commitment and career interest in human resources.
• Must be in good standing at school and in the community.
• Must not be receiving any financial assistance from other sources that cover the entire cost of your tuition.
• Must be available for an in-person or conference call interview.
• Applications will not be accepted from prior recipients or from students who are members of the Sheboygan Area-SHRM Scholarship Selection Committee, Board Members, or their family members.

To apply for this scholarship, download the scholarship application here.

ASSOCIATION FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN, INC. SCHOLARSHIP 

Scholarship Directives:

To reward the top academic Deaf or Hard of Hearing student from Sheboygan County with asubstantial collegescholarship and foster competitive excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities among ourDeaf andHard of Hearing juvenile population.

1. Application blanks must be returned by: March 1st. 
2. Candidates must be residents of Sheboygan County, and must be hard of hearing or deaf.Defined in this application by being signed by a school faculty member to ensure that the applicant is receiving services or has received services for their hearing loss. Examples being speech therapy, associated with hearing loss, sign language interpreting, FM systems, cochlear implants, or any other services or equipment provided through the IEP program and National Disabilities Act.

For More information or to Apply go to: 

ASSOCIATION FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Description

There are 2 or more scholarships available for area high school seniors planning to attend a university, college or technical school during the next school year, majoring in veterinary medicine and/or an agriculture-oriented field. The amount of scholarship award is variable. Each monetary award will be paid to the college/university the student will attend. (Scholarship recipients will be notified of their award by early June and will be responsible for providing timely school/payment information.)

Qualifications:

1. Major in Veterinary Medicine, Dairy/Animal Science, Crop Science, Microbiological/Genetic Science or another Agriculture-oriented field
2. High School grade point average above 2.5/4.0 

For More information and to apply go to: https://www.dairydoctors.com/community-outreach/

Once again the Howards Grove Athletic Association will be offering 4-$2000.00 scholarships. 

Application:  Howards Grove Athletic Association Scholarship