Scholarship List

Revised 10/01/2009

This Scholarship list is accurate as of the posting date above. Some deadlines change from year to year. Please see Mr. Anderson if you find any inaccuracies or to obtain a copy of the scholarship application if it is not available online.

Notice: This list is sorted by application deadline date, which are all approximate.

Posted
Name
Criteria
Amount
Due Date
Comments
September Coca-Cola Scholars Seniors who demonstrate commitment to community, academics and leadership in and out of school. Min. gpa of 3.00 $4,000-$20,000 October 31st Must apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org
September AXA Achievement Scholarship Awards to seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, community or workplace. One award of $10,000 in WI. October 31st Apply at www.axa-achievement.com
September 2005 SAE Engineering Scholars Seniors interested in pursuing a degree in engineering. Must meet minimum ACT/SAT requirements $400-Full tuition Check web site apply at www.sae.org/students/scholarships
September Gates Milennium Scholars Minority students with a min. gpa of 3.30, demonstrated leadership skills,and can demonstrate financial need(pell eligible) Awards range from $1,000-$2,500 January 12th online at www.gmsp.org
September 2008 Kohl Excellence Scholarship Seniors who can demonstrate probable success in college. Based on leadership, academics, school and community involvement. $1,000 November See Mr. Anderson in the Bu. Suite for details
September UW-Colleges Every four year campus has a variety of scholarships for incoming freshmen. Check out the college web site or check with Mr. Anderson $250-full ride Varies You must apply and be accepted prior to applying for scholarships
September Burger King G.P.A. of 2.50 or higher, average 15 hr work week, community service, financial need. Do NOT have to be emplyed at Burger King $1,000 February 20th Apply at www.bk.com/scholars.
October Carathage College Kenosha Scholarships Open to graduating seniors who are residents of Kenosha Seven full-tuition scholarships December 11th Applications available in the BU-Suite
October Carthage College Police and Fire Scholarship One full-tuition scholarship awarded to the son or daughter of a Kenosha police officer or fire fighter. Must enroll as a full-time student. full-tuition December 11th Applications available in the BU-Suite
October Carthage College Lincoln Scholarship Program Admitted seniors to Carthage can submit a Lincoln Scholarship application with the required essay 17 with awards ranging from 75% tuition to full tuition with room and board December 11th Applications available in the BU-Suite
October Carthage College Clausen Scholarship Program Seniors who have been admitted to Carthage submit an application with the required essay Three full tuition December 11th Applications available in the BU-Suite
October WI School Counselor/TCF Bank Scholarship Must write a one page essay describing how a school counselor or counseling program has helped you plan, decide, resolve or grow in some area of your life $1,000 December 1st Applications available in the BU-Suite
October Vietnam Vets of America Chapter 767 Must be a relative or descendant of an honorably discharged U.S. Vet. The Vet may have served at anytime in any branch of the service. A 3-5 page essay is required based on an interview with a Vietnam era Vet One in Kenosha County $500 April 15th Applications available in the BU-Suite
October Vietnam Vets of America WI State Council Must be a dependent or direct descendant of a US Vietnam Vet who served anywhere in the world between Jan. 1959 and May 1975. A 3-5 page essay is required. Four at $1,500 to Wisconsin Seniors April 15th Applications available in the BU-Suite
October Horatio Alger Scholarship Minimum g.p.a. of 2.0, Involvement in co-curricular & community service, critical financial need, U.S. citizenship & attending college in the fall of 2009 $2,500-$20,000 December 1st Apply online at www.horatioalger.com/scholarships
October compassguide.org This site has a extensive list of scholarships varies due dates vary go to: www.compassguide.org
October National Ready Mixed Concrete Assoc. High school ages 16-18. Requires application & essay not to exceed 600 words one winner in WI $1,000-$5000 November 30th See Mr. Anderson in the Bu. Suite for details
October WI Professional Police Assoc. Scholarship Program WI senior enrolling in a 2 or 4 year course of study in police science or criminal justice (excludes law) $1,000 ? More than one winner February 2nd Applications are available in the BU-Suite
October American Inst. Of Certified Public Accts Seniors who intend to pursue a career as a C.P.A. Competitive, merit based-$1,000 December 15th See Mr. Anderson for an application
October Sam Walton Community Scholarship Seniors with a minimun g.p.a. of 2.50 and demonstrated financial need $3,000 Available online: http://walmartstores.com/communitygiving
October Hispanic Scholarship Fund Seniors of Hispanic heritage, U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, mimimum g.p.a. of 3.00 $1,000-$5,000 February 18th Apply online at www.hsf.net/Scholarships
October Bradley University Neighbor State Grant Any Wisconsin resident admitted to Bradley. Must apply by 12/1 $4,000 annually December 1st www.admissions.bradley.edu
October WI Automotive & Truck Dealers Planning to enroll in an automotive, diesel or auto collision technician program at a NATEF certified WI Technical College $625 per semester for four semesters also includes Snap-on Tools valued at $2,875 December 1st Apply at www.watda.org Under the foundation, select scholarship information Questions ? Jlolson@watda.org
October Colonel's Scholars Program Minimum cumulative g.p.a. of 2.75 or higher, attend a college in WI pursuing a bachelor's degree $5,000 per year for 4 years online appl available Dec. 1st www.kfcscholars.org
October National Multiple Sclerosis Society Anyone with multiple sclerosis or child of someone with multiple sclerosis and from Wisconsin Between $1,000 and $3,000 January 15th applications available at www.wisms.org
October Wisconsin Education Association Scholarship Parent must be an active member of WEAC, an active retired member or died holding a membership. Top 25% of class or cumulative g.p.a. of 3.00 and plan to pursue an educ. Major or Minor and intend to teach in Wisconsin $1,450 per year for 4 years February 20th See Mr. Anderson for an application
November UW-Parkside Any student who is attending the fall semester is eligible and encouraged to apply Scholarship Awards vary February 1st Application available at uwp.edu
November Society's Assets A graduating senior with a record of having a permanent and substantial physical or sensory disability. Must be a resident of Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock or Jefferson counties Five awards from $500-$5,000 1-Feb Applications available in the BU-Suite
November The Hispanic College Fund Hispanic/Hispanic American seniors. U.S. citizen/permanent resident. 1st generation, financial need and G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher 100 awarded nationwide $500-$5,000 April 15th apply online www.hispanicfund.org
November Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin Seniors who plan to study engineering 3 in Wisconsin. $1,000 each December 15th online at www.wspe.org/efw or see Mr. Anderson
November Cargill Community Scholarship Academic achievement & leadership in extracurricular & civic activities $1,000 February 15th Applications available online as 12/1/08
November American Cancer Society Must have been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21. Legal resident of WI for at least 1 year $1,000 ? March 15th Applications available in the BU-Suite
November AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Attend 2 or 4 year college, be ambitious & motivated as evidenced by achievement in school, community, or work activities. Recommended by unrelated adult who can attest to your achievement. $2,000 February 15th Applications available in the BU-Suite or you can apply online at www.axa-achievement.com
November Elks Scholarship Any graduating senior. Read instructions carefully & make sure your application is complete. Mail completed application to: Al Derga 1525 W. Palamino Drive Racine,Wi 53402 Starting at $1,000 and goes up to 500 four year awards January 15th Apply & prepare online. Your application must be typed. Go to www.elks.org Click on MVS Scholarship Application Now Online. For essay help go to www.bestessaytips.com
November Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC Asia) Seniors with at least 1 parent of Asian-Pacific heritage, legal U.S. resident and less than 21 years of age. You may apply for only one R.M.H.C. scholarship. Minimum of $1,000 February 16th Applications are available in the BU-Suite Include all supporting documents with your application. For essay help go to www.bestessaytips.com
November R.M.H.C./African American Seniors with at least 1 parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage, legal U.S. resident and less than 21 years of age. You may apply for only one R.M.H.C. scholarship. Minimum of $1,000 February 16th Applications are available in the BU-Suite. Include all supporting documents with your application.
November R.M.H.C. HACER (hispanic) Seniors who have at least 1 parent of Hispanic heritage, legal U.S. resident & less than 21 years of age. You may apply for only one R.M.H.C. scholarship Minimum of $1,000 February 16th Applications are available in the BU-Suite. Include all supporting documents with your application.
November R.M.H.C. SCHOLARS Seniors who are legal U.S. residents & less than 21 years of age. Minimum of $1,000 February 16th Applications are available in the BU-Suite. Include all supporting documents with your application.
November Shopko Teammate & Family Scholarship Shopko teammate or a dependent child of a Shopko teammate employed for at least 1 year as of 1/1 & a U.S. citizen plus additional qualifications Up to $2,500 March 1st Applications online at www.shopko.com/communitypage GivingShopkoFoundation
November Scholarships for Military Children Program Unmarried children under age 23 of active duty personnel, reserve/guard & retired military or survivors of members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay. Minimum g.p.a. of 3.00 Minimum of $1,500 February 16th Apply online at www.militaryscholar.org
December Kwik Trip Community Scholarship Senior accepted into college, cumulative g.p.a. of 3.00 or higher Must exhibit services to others through school & community activities & demonstrate a positive attitude. $500 to one ITA Senior March 2nd Applications are available in the BU-Suite, Room 1336
December Gateway President's Opportunity Scholarship Seniors attending Gateway $300 to one ITA Senior March 15th Apply online at www.gtc.edu/presidentsopp
December Culver's VIP Scholarship Employed at Culver's at least 1year by 5/1 working at least 500 hrs Cumulative g.p.a. of at least 2.50 Up to $1,500 May 1st Applications are available in the BU-Suite, Room 1336
December Congressional Hispanic Caucus Inst Consistent, active participation in community service, demonstrated financial need, strong writing skills, full-time enrollment in a 4 or 2 year college, citizen or legal permanent resident $2,500 four year college $1,000 two year college April 16th Apply online www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship
December DCF Scholarship Senior in out-of-home care for at least 6 months after the age of 15 & left OHC at age 18 or have been in OHC at least 6 months & adopted after the age of 16 Up to the cost of attendance. Not to exceed $5,000 non-listed See Mr. Anderson for an application
December PTA Council/Metta Tremper Scholarship Parent membership in PTA. Senior must be a student member at Tremper, Bradford or they can join and still apply. Education related field & 1st semester college g.p.a. of 2.75 or higher 4 to Kenosha high schools at $750 each January 16th See Mr. Anderson for an application
January BEST BUY Solid grades, involved in volunteer community service or work experience $1,500 February 15th apply at: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
January Wisconsin Cattlemen & Cattlewomen Scholarship background in the beef,veal or dairy industry. Preference may be given to those majoring in an agriculture-related field & attending a college in Wisconsin Ten at $500 each in Wisconsin March 17th See Mr. Anderson for an application
January Dennis Troha Scholarship Minority student from the city of Kenosha/Co. planning to study business or education or, 2nd, intending to enter any area of study. G.P.A. of 2.75 & financial need. Four in Kenosha Co. at $1,500 each. March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Sharon Schumer Memorial Scholarship Pro-Life Wisconsin Senior accepted at any college, must be active in their pro-life convictions & committed to future pro-life leadership in some capacity in college. Two essays & two letters of recommendation. $1,000 April 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Drug Free Schools Author a composition using the awareness week slogan, "The best decision is the drug-free vision". $500 February 15th Information available in the Business Suite
January WI Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Seniors who plan to major in Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science Total value $4,000. $500 per semester for four years. March 1st See Mr. Anderson for more information.
January Education Foundation Scholarship (all majors) Academically capable, financial need, college acceptance, & be a U.S. citizen $1,500. Renewable March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Education Foundation Scholarship (education majors) Education career, academically capable, financial need, college acceptance & U.S. citizen $1,500. Renewable March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Adam Gundlach Memorial Scholarship Volunteer accomplishments, academically capable, g.p.a. of 3.00+, college acceptance & U.S. citizen $500 March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Angeline Hosmanek Memorial Scholarship Female planning to teach math in K-12, academically capable, financial need, college acceptance & U.S. citizen Total award is $2,000 March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Dr. Michael Johnson ITED Scholarship Successful completion of ITED $390 March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Victoria Jones Memorial Scholarship Female, pursuing a degree in technology education, technology or engineering fields. Academically capable, financial need, college acceptance, U.S. citizen, clean driving record & free from substance abuse. $500 March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Peter Ploskee, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, construction trades or a similar area. Academically capable, financial need, college acceptance & be a U.S. citizen. $2,000. Renewable March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Polly Munn Scholarship Student of color pursuing a program in teacher education, academically capable, financial need, college acceptance, & maintain contact with Mrs. Munn. $1,000 annually. Must maintain a g.p.a. of 2.50 and preparation for teaching. March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Mary Zicarelli Memorial Scholarship Preparation for a career in school/community activities, public service or related area. Academically capable, display interest & involvement in school & community activities; college acceptance & a U.S. citizen $1,500. Renewable March 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Order Sons of Italy Italian origin, academic achievements, honors/awards, personal statement, financial need 2@ $1,500 each March 31st Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Andrea Wirch Scholarship Fund Must have attended Mahone or McKinley for one full academic year, one page essay & two reference letters 2@ $1,000 each April 16th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Somers Elementary Student Council/ PTO Scholarship Attended Somers for at least 2 full years, cumulative g.p.a. of 3.00 or higher, extra curricular activities and/or athletics in high school $200 for one male $200 for one female March 31st Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Pleasant Prairie Woman's Club Pearl Ruffalo Scholarship Must reside in Pleasant Prairie, letter of recommendation & a transcript $600 March 18th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January Angel On My Shoulder Survivors of cancer or immediate family member affected by cancer or Angel On My Soulder volunteer Four at $1,500 and nineteen at $1,000 for Wisconsin seniors March 31st Applications are available in the Business Suite
January The Woman's Club of Kenosha Gertrude Alford Scholarship Females. Academics, career orientation, financial need & character considered. Four $1,000 in Kenosha County March 16th Applications are available in the Business Suite
January American Assoc. of University Women Kenosha Clearinghouse Females. Financial need & grade point average $400-$500. Number of awards not determined yet. March 28th Applications are available in the Business Suite
February KABA Scholarship Program (4 Year) Pursuing a career in math, science, technology, medicine, engineering or business. Judged on academics & non-academic achievements in school & community. 5 @ $2,500 to Kenosha County high school students. April 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
February KABA Scholarship Program (1 or 2 Year) Up to five awarded for noteworthy students attending Gateway Tech. See application for eligible GTC programs. Up to 5 awarded at $1,500 + $1,500 from GTC for year two. $750 + $750 from GTC for one year programs April 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Mary Lou Mahone Youth Scholars Minimum g.p.a. of 2.0, demonstrated leadership ability through taking part in school & community activivies, financial need $1,000 (500 per semester for 1st year of college) March 20th Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Herman & Virginia Gundlach Scholarship Fund Attending a four year Wisconsin college, minority student, g.p.a. of 3.20 or under, finanacial need, school or community involvement $1,000 (500 per semester for 1st year of college) March 20th Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Saint Mark Parish Latin American Center Scholarship Latin American students, accepted to a 4 year college, one page essay, 2 letters of recommendation, proof of Kenosha residency $500 March 31st Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Whittier Elementary 2009 PTA Scholarship Attended Whittier Elementary for at least 2 years, g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher, 2 letters of recommendation $500 April 17th Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Washington Middle School PTSO Scholarship Attended Washington for at least 2 full years, 3.0 g.p.a. or higher, involvement in extra curricular activities and/or athletics two at $500 March 31st Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Community Impact Programs Scholarship Academically capable, college acceptance, intend to work in the helping professions (social work,counseling, teaching or medical field) four at $750 May 1st Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Robert & Ida Nicoll Educational Trust Fund Resident of Kenosha County for 2 years immediately preceding the application for a scholarship Not listed June 15th Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Vernon Elementary Scholarship Must have attended Vernon for at least 3 years, cumulative g.p.a. of 2.5 or higher, short essay & 2 letters of recommendation two at $250 April 22nd Applications are available in the Business Suite
February Jelly Belly Company Scholarship Senior who plans to attend a 4 year college on a full-time basis, minimun g.p.a. of 3.00 & 500 word or less essay $1,000 per year for four years Received by May 1st Applications are available in the Business Suite
March ITA PTSO Scholarship Senior with a 3.00 or better g.p.a., demonstrates leadership & and participates in school organizations. Essay required 300-500 words Two at $350 May 1st Applications are available in the Business Suite
March Roosevelt School PTO Attended for at least 3 consecutive years, GPA of 2.50 or higher, transcript and a short essay. two at $250 April 3rd Applications are available in the Business Suite
March Lance Middle School PTO Scholarship Graduate of Lance, G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher, transcript, and a short essay two at $500 April 27th Applications are available in the Business Suite
March Bullen Alumni Scholarship Minimum g.p.a. of 2.00, at least 1yr at Bullen, essay & transcript $500 May 18th Applications are available in the Business Suite
March Grant Elementary OPT Must have attended Grant for at least 2 years, essay required Three at $250 April 30th Applications are available in the Business Suite
March Kenosha Education Association Scholarship KUSD senior, minimum g.p.a. of 3.00 (unweighted), pursuing a 4 year degree, demonstrate academic performance, community & school activities, leadership & citizenship At least three at $1,500 May 1st Applications are available in the Business Suite
March Kenosha Education Association Scholarship Same as above except g.p.a. of 2.50 & pursuing a two year degree At least three at $500 May 1st Applications are available in the Business Suite
April Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce County resident, minimum g.p.a. of 2.50, must work for a Chamber member or parent/guardian must work for a Chamber member. Four awarded in Kenosha County @$2,500 each April 24th Applications are available in the Business Suite
April Racine Kenosha Builders Association Pursuing a career in the "Trades", Engineering, Business Management, Graphic Design, ect. Essay and letter of recommendation. Three @ $500 1-May Applications are available in the Business Suite
April Italian Business & Professional Association County resident students of Italian/American descent. Based on academics, extra curricular/community service and leadership. $1,000 (more than one) 10-Jun Applications are available in the Business Suite
May Lincoln Middle School PTO Attended for at least one year, g.p.a. of 3.00 or higher, essay (300 max), official transcript and two letters of reference. $500 6-May Applications are available in the Business Suite
May WAICU "C" average, submit one of the following: typewritten essay of 650 words or less on "What Family Means to Me", A visual depiction of "What Family Means to Me", A poem that conveys "What Family Means to Me" 3 statewide @ $1,000 31-Jul Information available in the Business Suite