CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS 2014-15 WHS 10/16/2014 Date Name

CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS
2014-15 WHS 10/16/2014
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
American Legion
Oratorical Contest
American Legion State
Americanism & Government
Test Program
10/10/14
American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop
deeper knowledge & appreciation for US Constitution
among high school students. Program presents
participants w/academic speaking challenge that teaches
important leadership qualities, history of our nation's laws,
understanding of duties, responsibilities, rights, &
privileges of American citizenship. Competition begins at
post level and advances to a state competition, then
national. Information available online at:
www.wilegion.org.
**See website for complete rules and eligibility
requirements
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.
Regional,
State and
National
Varies
Participation
form on-line,
email
[email protected]
rg or contact
local AL Post for
deadlines and
info re:local,
district and state
level competition
Varies up to
$500
Test during 2week window in
April
$1000
(3)
Due Date
3/1/2015
Some requirements include, but are not limited to......
American Legion SchneiderEmanuel Scholarship
(State)
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.
CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS
2014-15 WHS 10/16/2014
Name
Allegra Ford Scholarship
Anne Ford Scholarship
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Better Business Bureau Student
of Integrity Scholarship
Date
Rcvd
Description
Amount
Due Date
10/7/14
The National Center for Learning Disabilities is seeking
applicants for this one-time $2,500 scholarship awarded
to a high school senior with a documented learning
disability who will be enrolled, in the fall of 2015, at a twoyear community college, a vocational or technical training
program, or a specialized program for students with LD.
Criteria is:
Senior in high school attending two-year community
college, vocational/technical training program, or
specialized program for students with LD.
Be a US citizen
Provide most current documentation of an identified
learning disability
Demonstrate financial need
Apply on-line at http:www.LD.org
$2,500
12/31/14
10/7/14
The Anne Ford Scholarship is granted to a graduating
high school senior with a documented learning disability
who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree
program in the fall of 2015.
Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or
higher on a 4-point scale (or equivalent); Demonstrate
$10,000
financial need; Provide most current documentation of an
($2,500/yr.
identified learning disability; Please Note: Attentionover 4 years)
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder alone is not considered to
be a learning disability; eligible candidates with AD/HD
must also provide documentation of a specific learning
disability.
Be a United States citizen.
To apply go to: http://www.LD.org
12/31/14
9/30/14
The National AXA Scholarship offers scholarships to high
school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding
achievement in their activities in school, the community,
or the workplace. Must be a US Citizen or legal resident;
and be a current high school senior who plans to enroll fulltime in an accredited two-year or four-year college or
university in the US for the entire 2015-16 academic year.
Please see application for complete details and
requirements.
Apply online at www.axa-achievement.com
Varies
12/15/14
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
CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS
2014-15 WHS 10/16/2014
Name
Elks National Foundation
Most Valuable Student
Scholarship
Horatio Alger Wisconsin
Scholarship Program
John F. Kennedy Profile in
Courage Essay Contest
John Bradley Scholarship of
Honor
Date
Rcvd
Description
Amount
Due Date
9/30/14
Eligibility: Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen
may apply for an MVS scholarship. Applications will be
judged on: Scholarship, ACT or SAT and Transcript,
Leadership and Financial Need. Application materials are
available online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm.
Please see application for specific instructions and
eligibility requirements .
**Application must be submitted to Elks Lodge nearest
your home - visit www.elks.org/lodges
Varies
On or before
12/5/2014
Varies
10/25/14
Varies
1/5/15
$1,000
Due to Guidance
4/7/2015
Eligibility criteria are 2.0 GPA, financial need, involvement
in co-curricular and community service activities, intent to
pursue a BA degree and be US citizen. Please see
application for details and eligibility requirements. Apply
online at
9/17/14
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_wiscons
in.cfm.
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR COUNSELOR ASAP IF YOU
APPLY - THEY MUST COMPLETE A FORM FOR
APPLICATION CONSIDERATION
The JFK Library Foundation invites US high school
students to write an essay on an act of political courage
by a US elected official who served during or after 1956.
The essay may focus on an issue at the local, state,
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national or international level. For contest information,
registration, and to submit your essay visit the Profile in
Courage Essay at www.jfklibrary.org.
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
Kohl Excellence Scholarship
9/16/14
Awarded to students who intend to enroll in a postsecondary institution - public, private, or technical.
Students are evaluated on leadership, citizenship, school
and community involvement , and academic achievement.
Students will also be evaluated on their ability to clearly
articulate goals in four areas stated in application.
Student is required to submit 3 letters of recommendation
1. teacher 2. counselor or principal
3. community member or family friend.
Please see application for complete details.
Applications are available at
http://www.kohleducation.org or in the
Guidance Office.
***RETURN TO GUIDANCE BY NOVEMBER 6, 2014***
$1,000
Due in Guidance
on or before
11/6/2014
CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS
2014-15 WHS 10/16/2014
Name
Outagamie County Conservation
Awareness Poster Contest
Outagamie County
Forage Council Scholarship
Date
Rcvd
Description
Amount
Due Date
10/16/14
The Outagamie County Land Conservation Department is
sponsoring a Conservation Poster Contest. The County
would like to provide an opportunity for young individuals
to become more aware of conservation of our natural
resources through artistic design.
All posters must use the title "Local Heroes - Your
Hardworking Pollinators". Only one entry per student.
Information, entry form and contest rules are available in
the Guidance Office.
Certificate/
Awards vary
11/17/14
10/16/14
Open to senior student graduating from Outagamie
County HS planning to attend 2 or 4 year college
majoring in an area of agriculture. Completed forms and
two letters of support must be returned to UWEX Forage
Council Advisor at the UW Extension Office. Please
see Application for complete details and requirements.
Applications available in Guidance.
$500
1/5/15
Outagamie County Retired
Education Association
Scholarship
10/16/14
Prudential Spirit of Community
Award
9/16/14
SAE
(Society of Automotive
Engineers)
Scholarship
9/23/14
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
$500
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.
This awards program is the United States' largest youth
recognition program based exclusively on volunteer
community service. Once you have completed the online
application, go to the "Certification" page to either email
certification instructions or print them off for your "certifier"
(see application for explanation) to review by 11/4/14.
Local Your certifier may select one or more Local Honorees
possible
from the applicants in the school or organization, and
Certificate/
nominate them for state-level judging. Your certifier has
Award
until 11/11/14 to review applications
State
*** PLEASE SEE APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLETE
Honorees
DETAILS/INSTRUCTIONS AND ELIGIBILITY
$1000
REQUIREMENTS***.
Apply online http://spirit.prudential.com, if asked for the
access key, type the word "spirit"
Please see your Guidance Counselor if you are
interested in applying for this scholarship
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
11/4/14
1/15/15
CURRENT LIST OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND PROGRAMS
2014-15 WHS 10/16/2014
Name
Salon Professional Academy
VFW Voice of Democracy
Program
Vietnam Veterans of America
Inc.
Wisconsin State Council /
Richard T. Nuske Memorial
Scholarship
Wisconsin Pork Association
Scholarship
Wisconsin Professional Police
Association Scholarship
Date
Rcvd
Description
Amount
Due Date
10/3/14
*TSPA will award up to two scholarships to help towards
paying tuition per school depending on size of graduating
class. Scholarships will be applied to the 2013-14
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
$750
Due in The
Guidance Office
4/13/2015
9/29/14
Patriotic Audio Essay Competition for students in grades
9-12. Must be typed and recorded on tape or CD - a 3-5 First place in
min. essay. 2014-15 theme is "Why Veterans are
National
important to our Nation's history and future?" Local, Competition
is $30,000
District, State and National levels. State winners - trip
dates 2/28 - 3/4/15. Please see application for complete Scholarship
requirements. More info is available at www.vfw.org
10/6/14
10/9/14
10/8/14
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.
Please see application for complete details and
eligibility requirements. Applications are available in
the Guidance Office.
The Wisconsin Pork Association is sponsoring a
scholarship program for WI high school seniors, which
recognizes individuals pursuing a career in agriculture.
Preference will be given to those students possessing
leadership abilities and interests in the swine industry.
Scholarship information is available at www.wppa.org
under the News and Events tab.
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
At designated
VFW Post by
11/1/2014
3 - $1500
Postmark by
2/14/2015
$500
12/10/14
Varies
2/2/15