LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are in order by due date.

HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ~ Due Date: December 1, 2024

The purpose of the Hagan Scholarship is to provide each recipient with the opportunity to obtain a four-year college education.

For more information and qualifications click on the following link: Hagan Scholarship

WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ~ Due Date: February 3, 2025

Any Wisconsin resident enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a two-or four- year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement related field is eligible.

Click on the following link for more information and the onlne application: WPPA Scholarship

WASBO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: February 4, 2025

Scholarship will be awarded to successful candidates who are 2025 graduating high school seniors. 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.

Click here for application guidelines and click here for application.

WISCONSIN ELKS ASSOCIATION ~ Due Date: February 14, 2025

The Wisconsin Elks Association U.S. Constitution contest is open to all High School Seniors that are U.S. Citizens.

1. Participants will be asked to take a written U.S. Constitution exam at the Manitowoc Elks Lodge on Sunday, February 23, 2025 (1:00 p.m.)  This exam includes 40 multiple choice questions and a tie-breaking essay question.

2. A local winner will be determined using the exam results.

3. Local winners will be asked to take the level 2 U.S. Constitution exam on Sunday April 6, 2025 (11:00 a.m.).  These exams will be scored and ranked by a Professor Emeritus from the Department of Political Science at UW Stevens Point.  $31, 100 will then be distributed based on the results of the stage 2 exam.

4. Students will be notified in early May of their awards which can then be presented at your local scholarship nights.

Last year, there were 13 students that competed at the state level and all 13 received scholarships ranging from $3,800 to $1,500.

To participate, High School Seniors must be U.S. Citizens and live in a region with a local sponsoring Elks Lodge.  Manitowoc Elks Lodge #687 serves all of Manitowoc County.  The scholarship money must be used during the 2025-2026 academic year.

Sandy Mountain will serve as the local contact person for this opportunity.  I would need the names of any seniors that are going to take the level 1 test by February 14, 2025, so that all test material may be ready for the February 23 test at the Manitowoc Elks Lodge (1807 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, WI).

WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: February 17, 2025

TDS is happy to share the attached information regarding the Wisconsin State Telecommunications Foundation Scholarship Program. TDS participates in the program and may submit one nomination for each of the exchange areas it serves in Wisconsin. Applicants must receive their home telecommunications bill from TDS to be eligible.

This year the Foundation (WSTF) will award a minimum of twenty-four (24) scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025. Each scholarship will be a one-time award of $1,500. Two-year technical college applicants are also eligible for the one-time award of $1,500. In addition, the Foundation will also award up to five (5) scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025 that will be attending a two-year technical college. These two-year technical college scholarships will be a one-time award of $1,000. Students wanting to attend a Technical College are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. Please see attached documents for more information.

The Foundation created a completely online application system for students, counselors, and telecommunications providers. More detail is available here: wsta.info/scholarship. Applications are due by February 17, 2025.

NATIONAL FARMERS ORGANIZATION ~ STEVE PAVICH & FRANK PRIES MEMORIAL AND KIDS FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: February 18, 2025

This scholarship is for Wisconsin high school seniors interested in pursuing an education in agriculture. Applicants will automatically be eligible to win both scholarships by completing one application.

For more information and application click on the following link: National Farmers

WISCONSIN RURAL SCHOOLS ALLIANCE (WiRSA) ~ Due Date: February 20, 2025

This scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating high school senior from each of the four membership regions of Wisconsin as specified in the organization's bylaws. An additional at-Large scholarship will be given to the next highest-scoring applicant. Each recipient will receive a one-time cash scholarship of $750 to be used by the student to help defray the costs of post-secondary education and related expenses.

A written essay is required for the application that expands on the following information:

• What are the benefits of attending a rural school

• What are your college and career goals

• What is the value of growing up in a rural community and what personal values you have gained from your experience

WiRSA Scholarship Guidelines:

• To qualify, participating schools must be current paid members of WiRSA.

• The scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating high school senior from each of the four membership regions of Wisconsin as specified in the organization’s bylaws. An additional at-Large scholarship will be given to the next highest-scoring applicant.

• There will be no discrimination made as to this scholarship based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, either by WiRSA or participating member schools.

• Each recipient will receive a one-time cash scholarship of $750 to be used by the student to help defray the costs of post-secondary education and related expenses.

• The funds will be distributed directly to the recipient upon submittal of a first-semester transcript and second-semester class schedule.

For application and other information click on the following link: WiRSA

KOHLER CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: February 21, 2025

Requirements:

• Student or their parents must be members of Kohler Credit Union 2 years prior to the beginning of the school year (defined at September 1 of current school year). Click here to review membership eligibility.

• A cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a 4-point scale)

• Definite plans to attend a 4-year college or university full time in Wisconsin

• A high school record that indicates achievement and high standards in scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship and involvement in school and community activities.

For more information and application click on the following link: Kohler Credit Union

MANITOWOC COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS/CONSTABLES ASSOCIATION ~ Due Date: February 28, 2025

The Manitowoc County Deputy Sheriffs & Constables Association is sponsoring a $500 college scholarship. Scholarship applicants must be residents of Manitowoc County.

Click on the following link for detailed application: Mtwc Cty Deputy Sheriffs

MANITOWOC COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION ~ Due Date: February 28, 2025

Application and more information can be found on the following link: Mtwc Cty Sheriff's Dept

BBB STUDENTS OF INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: February 28, 2025

The BBB Students of Integrity Scholarship is awarded each year to individuals who can prove they have demonstrated character, leadership and ethical values when faced with an ethical dilemma. By focusing on these traits, we hope to develop future leaders who will promote ethics in the Wisconsin marketplace.

The student essay submission is the most important part of the application. We look beyond transcripts and instead judge applications based on the strength and uniqueness of the personal essay submission, which can be submitted in written or video format.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must:

• Be a Wisconsin state resident

• Be a high school senior

• Have at least a 3.0 GPA, or show consistent academic improvement over time

• Plan to attend a Wisconsin-based accredited Higher Education Institution (two or four-year) starting in the fall of 2025

The online application can be found here.

WISCONSIN CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION ~ Due Date: February 28, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Wisconsin Cattlemen's Scholarship Program. Scholarships are available to any high school senior enrolled or planning to enroll in any university, technical college, or community college in the United States.

Click on the following link for applications and details: WCA Scholarship

NESHOTAH CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ~ Due Date: February 28, 2025

NCF Inc. Senior Scholarship Program is dedicated to recognizing and supporting outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to furthering their education. This scholarship aims to empower students to achieve their academic and career goals.

For more information and application click on the following link: NCF Inc.

DRIVEN AT HEART SCHOLARSHIP (COUSINS SUBS) ~ Due Date: February 28, 2025

What is the Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest?

Cousins Subs, along with the brand’s partner, Donald Driver, will honor WIAA high school senior athletes who demonstrate academic excellence, sports leadership and community involvement, with a chance to win up to $7,500 in scholarship funds for continuing education.

• Entry Dates: February 1 – 28, 2025

• Those looking to apply can visit cousinssubs.com/drivenatheart

• First Place Prize: $7,500 scholarship awarded to one male and one female athlete

• Runner up Prize: $2,500 scholarship awarded to one male and one female athlete

• Finalists:

  • Four finalists will be selected by the Make It Better Foundation Committee, including Donald Driver and reps from the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame by the end of April 2025.

  • Each of the four finalists are required to attend the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 75th Anniversary Induction Ceremony on Thursday, July 24, 2025, or an alternative event planned by Cousins Subs if the induction ceremony does not take place for any reason.

  • Each of the four finalists will receive a travel stipend of $100 and hotel accommodations for the student and up to two adult family members for the evening of the event.

WISCONSIN FFA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: March 1, 2025

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a member in good standing of the Wisconsin Association of FFA through membership in a recognized FFA Chapter.

• The applicant must be either a senior in high school or already enrolled in a post-secondary institution, and have maintained a satisfactory scholastic record in school.

Application can be found on the following link: WI FFA

WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION ~ Due Date: March 7, 2025

The WROF, Inc. will award $3,000 scholarships to five outstanding high school seniors from rural Wisconsin to pursue post-secondary education through our Premier Scholarship Awards Program.

Here are the criteria we will use when choosing the five recipients:

• The high school senior has lived in rural Wisconsin for at least two years. "Rural" is defined as traditional rural areas and rural towns with a population of 25,000 or less.

• The high school senior is attending school in Wisconsin.

• The high school senior is pursuing post-secondary education and plans on returning to rural Wisconsin upon graduation.

• The high school senior will pursue a degree in a field that will support the economy and well-being of rural communities in Wisconsin. This includes fields in agriculture, healthcare, large animal veterinary care, environmental studies, and sustainable practices.

• The high school senior has financial need.

• Two letters of recommendation are required.

For application and more information click on the following link: WROF

MONEY SMART WISCONSIN SCHOLARHIP ~ Due Date: March 7, 2025

Candidate Must:

• Be a resident of Wisconsin, graduating high school senior and plan to attend a Wisconsin college or university

• Student or parent/guardian must have a valid SSN.

• Demonstrate key money management knowledge (dubgeting, investing, use of credit, etc.)

To Apply

• The essay must be concise and written by the student submitting the essay (NOT AI GENERATED)

• The Mondy Smart Scholarship Application must be signed by the student and a parent/guardian and attached to the essay.

• The essay and application should be emailed as a PDF or smanned attachment to: mailto:moneysmart@debtsmarts.org

For more information click here and for appliation click here.

WISCONSIN RURAL OPPORTUNITIES FOUNDATION ~ Due Date: March 7, 2025

The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF), Inc. is delighted to announce the 2025-2026 WROF, Inc. Premier Scholarship Awards Program! The WROF, Inc. will present five $3,000 scholarships to five rural Wisconsin high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education in Wisconsin with plans to return to rural Wisconsin upon graduation.

Scholarship Requirements:

• The high school senior has lived in rural Wisconsin for at least two years. “Rural” is defined as traditional rural areas and rural towns with a population of 25,000 or less.

• The high school senior is attending a public, private, or home school in Wisconsin.

• The high school senior is pursuing post-secondary education in Wisconsin and plans on returning to rural Wisconsin upon graduation.

• The high school senior will pursue a degree in a field that will support the economy and well-being of rural communities in Wisconsin. This includes fields in agriculture, healthcare, large animal veterinary care, environmental studies, and sustainable practices.

• The high school senior has financial need.

For application and complete information click on the following link: WROF

MISHICOT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMISSION, INC. ~ Due Date: March 15, 2025

Open to all 2025 graduating seniors of Mishicot High School. Scholarships will be paid out January 2026. You must be enrolled full-time in your first and second semester of the 2025/26 school year. The twelve 2024 MHS scholarship recipients will receive a scholarship worth over $1800.

You must go to Student Services to get an application number.

For more information and application click on the following link: MCHSAAPSC

COMPEER FINANCIAL'S HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: March 15, 2025

Support your educational future with a $1,500 scholarship! Open to graduating high school seniors with an agricultural or rural background or pursuing degrees in agriculture or related fields, recipients are chosen through a competitive selection process.

For More information and application click on the following link: Compeer Financial

MANITOWOC COUNTY UNIVERSITY OF WISCONWIN AG ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: March 15, 2025

The Manitowoc County UW-Agriculture Alumni Association Board is pleased to announce that scholarships up to $1,000 will be available for students from Manitowoc County enrolling in their first and/or second year* in agriculture or life sciences degree programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Platteville, River Falls, Green Bay or Stevens Point, or in the Residential Farm & Industry Short Course at UW-River Falls. Examples of eligible majors include but are not limited to traditional production agriculture majors like dairy science, soil science and agronomy. Other majors may qualify including: biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, forestry, horticulture, environmental science and more.

Electronic applications are available at the following UW-Extension link: AG Alumni

DONALD R PETERSON SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: March 15, 2025

The Manitowoc County Farm Progress Days Donald R. Peterson Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from Manitowoc County who has been accepted to a 4-year degree program in an ag-related field to one of the following universities: UW-River Falls, UW-Madison, UW-Platteville, or UW-Stevens Point.

Electronic applications are available at the following UW-Extension link: Donald Peterson

SULLIVAN SUPPLY ~ Due Date: March 15, 2025

We’re awarding twenty $1,000 scholarships to individuals passionate about the livestock show industry or livestock production. While you don’t need to be pursuing an agriculture major, a commitment to continued involvement in the livestock industry is required.

These scholarships are funded entirely by Sullivan Supply and awarded by a confidential panel of five industry leaders. To ensure fairness, no members of the Sullivan family, Sullivan Supply employees, or their immediate family members will serve on the committee or be eligible for the scholarships.

For application and other information click on the following link: Sullivan Supply

MANITOWOC COUNTY SPORTS OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION ~ Due Date: March 28, 2025

This scholarship has been established to assist graduates in continuing their education at the post secondary level.

The MCSOA will award four individual scholarships to the most deserving applicants. This year’s scholarships will be at $500 each.

For eligibility, application and more information click on the following link: MCSOA

THE KEEGAN GRIMM SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: March 30, 2025

The Keegan Grimm Scholarship has been established by her family to help those who share Keegan’s passion for life, sports, animals, and her love and care for others. The scholarship offers 1-$2,000 scholarship and 1-$1,500 scholarship that will be awarded to a Reedsville High School senior and 1-$500 scholarship to another senior from another high school planning to atend a 4-year college, technical school, or trade school the year following graduation.

For more information and application click on the following link: Keegan Grimm

KOHLER FOUNDATION ADVANTAGE SCHOLARSHIP (must be enrolled in a program at Lakeshore College) ~ Due Date: March 31, 2025

For all information and application click here

COUNTRY VISIONS CP FEEDS SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: March 31, 2025

Country Visions Cooperative and CP Feeds, LLC will be awarding scholarships to a total of 33 area students who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship award. The student’s parent, or legal guardian, must be an active member of Country Visions Cooperative or CP Feeds, LLC or the student or parent must be employed by the company.

Eligibility:

• The 2025 graduating high school senior must be enrolled for the upcoming school year in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university, or planning to attend a vocational or technical school.

• The student’s parent, or legal guardian, must be an active member of Country Visions Cooperative or CP Feeds, LLC and should have spent a minimum of $2,000 on goods and services from Country Visions or CP Feeds in the year preceding the application. Up to three scholarships may be designated as Employee Scholarships. Student employees, or children of employees, can apply for this scholarship without fulfilling the purchase requirement, but they still need to meet the other eligibility criteria. They must be employed by Country Visions Cooperative or CP Feeds at the time of application. A student may be eligible for both the employee scholarship and the active member scholarship, but only one scholarship will be granted per student.

• Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale during their previous educational years.

Click on the following for for full details and application: CP FEEDS

THOMAS H LUTSEY SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 1, 2025 (opens January 1, 2025)

A few quick reminders related to this year’s scholarship application: 

1. The scholarship has a value of $10,000!

2. Our application process is online and the requirements will make it easier for your students to apply.

3. We have defined the scholarship eligibility so students can easily tell if they are eligible.

4. We have simplified the academic record process for high schools, including an easy submission process. Please go to Thomas H Lutsey and navigate to the “Resources” and "Scholarship" page for more information.

MISHICOT AGRISCIENCE & FFA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 1, 2025

Scholarship awards are available to students who meet the following criteria: 

• Member of the Mishicot, WI Graduating Class of 2025

• Students pursuing further education OR direct career aspirations 

*Preference may be given to agricultural education students

For 2025 one scholarship will be awarded at $500

A complete application must include: 

• Answers to questions in sections A, B, C

• Transcript

• Activities Sheet 

For more information and application click on the following link: Mishicot Agriscience & FFA

MASQUERS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP/ BILL & HELEN PLUMB - LENORA SHEAHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 1, 2025

The Masquers, Inc., the Lakeshore’s longest running Community Theater group, is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Bill & Helen Plumb - Lenora Sheahan Memorial Scholarship program. Our program is open to individuals pursuing an UNDERGRADUATE or GRADUATE degree in the Performing Arts or in any arts degree.

Click on the following link for all details and application: Masquers

HOME CARE HEALTH SERVICES & HOSPICE SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 1, 2025

The mission of this scholarship is to provide $500.00 of Financial assistance to an individual enrolled into the healthcare related field.

For complete application click on the following link: HomeCare

RICE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 4, 2025

The Rice Engineering, Inc. Scholarship provides financial assistance to one area high school senior per year who plans to enter the civil engineering field. The scholarship is a $3,000 award to be dispersed in $1,000 increments in the first three years of attendance at a college or university. The applicant must be accepted for enrollment to receive the award.

Who can apply for the REI Scholarship?

•  Graduating seniors from any high school in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, or Manitowoc Counties.

•  A student that is accepted for enrollment in an accredited engineering program.

•  A student that is going into a civil engineering program.

Click on the following link for more details and application: Rice Engineering

SHOOT'N FOR P SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 15, 2025

For all criteria, requirements and applications click on the following link: Shoot'n for P

MISHICOT HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 15, 2025

This is a non-renewable scholarship worth $500. Two scholarships will be awarded each year. One for a two-year college and one for a four year college.

You must stop in student services for an application number for this scholarship.

For more information and application click on the following link: MHS Scholarship

HARVEY AND MARIE EIS SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 15, 2025

This is a perpetual scholarship worth a minimum of $1000. It can be renewed based on available funds for up to four years.

For more information and application click on the following link: Havey and Marie Eis

SCHULTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 15, 2025

This is a non-renewable scholarship worth $500. Two scholarships will be awarded each year.

You must stop in student services for an application number for this scholarship.

For more information and application click on the following link: Schultz Memorial

DR. E.J. MEYER SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 15, 2025

This perpetual scholarship is a $1,000 per year award, which is renewable for up to five years. Making it a scholarhsip valued up to $5,000.

For all information and application click on the following link: EJ Meyer

HAYDEN'S BATTEN DISEASE FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: April 15, 2025

Applicants for this scholarship will have a strong desire to pursue a career in the medical field or special education.

Two $1,000scholarshipswill be awarded to applicant’s who demonstrate strong academic success, plan to enter into a healthcare or special education career, and illustrate an understanding of Batten Disease and how upon completing their college degree they would be able to assist person’s suffering from Batten Disease.

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a committee and awarded at the discretion of the committee. Questions can be sent to sgreenwood1224@gmail.com. 

AB NICHOLAS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION ~ Due Date: April 30, 2025

The Ab Nicholas Scholarship will be offered to approximately 100 Wisconsin public and private high school graduates based on need, academic achievement and character.

Qualifications:

• Residents of Wisconsin

• Public and private high school student

• Basketball program participants in their senior year

• Planning to attend a University of Wisconsin System school

• Not participating in sports at the Division 1 level in college

More information can be found at AbNicholasScholars. Applications are available online only starting February 1 and must be submitted by April 30!

MISHICOT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: May 1, 2025

One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving member of the Mishicot High School graduating class.

For complete information click on the following link: MEA

BILL SUSA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ~ Due Date: May 1, 2025

This scholarship is for students pursuing a career in agriculture. The ideal candidate for this scholarship is passionate about agriculture and has a strong work ethic.  This scholarship is open to students in MN & WI and is $1,000, payable directly to the student after their first semester of college or trade school.

For application and additional information click on following link: Bill Susa Memorial

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