Scholarship Information

Current Scholarships

• Donald Driver and Driven at Heart Scholarship / Cousin Subs Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    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.

    
    For eligibility requirements and application visit cousinssubs.com/drivenatheart
    
    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 May 2026.
    Each of the four finalists are required to attend the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 75th Anniversary Induction Ceremony on July 2026, 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.

     

     

     

• Category: Statewide
• Due Date: 2/28/2025
• Amount: $2500 - $7500
• Dodge County 40 Et 8 Scholarship -- Nursing Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    This scholarship is available to any high school senior who is a resident of Dodge County and is pursuing a degree in nursing (the college must be an accredited school of nursing; also, pursuing an LPN does not qualify you). Determination of the scholarship recipient is based on Scholastic Achievement, Need, Leadership and character. Applications can be downloaded from here. (Caution, this is a google sheet document – pay attention to ALL the sheets needed for the application)

    Mrs. Schouten can help you with a digital version of this application. Please ask if you would like to complete it digitally.

    Please make sure all aspects of your scholarship are included!! Many kids have been disqualified because they failed to include their High School transcripts and College Registration.  

    If you need the application in a different format you may contact:

     Ron Pfalzgraf
     Correspondent Voiture 856 Dodge County
     Veterans Organization
     e-mail  rjpfalz8@gmail.com
     Phone:  920-214-3202

  • Attachments:
    Application
• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/15/2025
• Amount: $300/year, Total $1200
• Horatio Alger Scholarship for High School Juniors, Seniors and College Students.

  • Requirements:

    Junior deadline – March 1, 2026

    Senior deadline – February 15, 2026

    Junior Eligibility Criteria:
    To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:

    • Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
    • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States
    • Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
    • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
    • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
    • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
    • Be a United States citizen

    Senior Eligibility Criteria

    • Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
    • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)
    • Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
    • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
    • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
    • Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
    • Be a United States citizen

    For application and more information, visit the website.

• Category: Nationwide
• Due Date: 2/15/2026
• Amount: Up to $25,000
• Americanism & Government Scholarship Test

  • Requirements:

    https://wilegion.org/scholarships

    Students are given the opportunity to receive recognition and scholarships by taking an online test comprising 50 multiple-choice, true-or-false questions, followed by an essay question of 300 words or fewer. The program is endorsed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and is open to any Wisconsin student in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. Scholarships are:

    10th Grade- 11 $250 Scholarships awarded
    11th Grade- 11 $300 Scholarships awarded
    12th Grade- 11 $750 Scholarships awarded

     

    FAQ:

    Does the test need to be taken at school?
    No, it can be taken at home or school any time of day from March 3 - 15, 2025

    Who can take the test?
    Current 10th, 11th or 12th graders

    How many times can I take the test?
    Students can take the test one time per school year while in 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

    If students are not supervised, can they cheat by looking up the answers?
    No, each question is timed, if you time out on the question, the test will kick you out and you will not be able to retake the exam.

    How do I find out if I win a scholarship?
    The schools that the winners attend will receive the certificates for the winners as we do not have the students personal addresses. Winners will be notified in April. Winners will also be announced on wilegion.org.

    How is the test scored?
    The top scorers from the choice question section in each category will have their essays submitted to a rating panel. The essay question is weighted, so students need to put thought and effort into their essay question answer.

    How are the students divided up regionally for the test?
    The school districts are divided up by Wisconsin American Legion Districts, with Milwaukee County being its own district.

    Is there a study guide for the test?
    No, students are tested on their knowledge of government and flag etiquette, there is no study guide and students are not given any hints as to what questions are on the exam.

    How and when do I register for the test?
    Students register when they take the test.

• Category: Statewide
• Due Date: 2/22/2026
• Amount: Varies
• ADAMS-COLUMBIA’S EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

  • Requirements:

    Scholarships are awarded in all fields of post-secondary education from vocational to graduate studies. They are available to adults and dependent children of all ACEC member families currently receiving electric service from ACEC. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of need and excellence in academics, social, and community service activities.

    Instructions:

    In order for our Scholarship Committee to consider your application, the following items must be submitted. (Suggestion: Collecting all the needed material for your application and sending it to us yourself will help guarantee a completed packet.)

    • Completed Application 
    • One-Page Essay:  Be sure to include some of the significant events of your life and describe your educational goals.
    • Three Reference Forms: Reference forms may be given to a high school principal, teacher, county agent, youth agent, banker, employers, etc. At least one reference should be from an employer or community leader. 
    • Most Current Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

    Click here for information and for the application.

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 2/27/2026
• Amount: $250-$1000
• Michaels Construction Managment Scholarships

  • Requirements:

    The Michels Corporation Construction Scholarship is intended to give a one-time award to 10 students seeking a degree in construction management. Applicants are evaluated based on their academic and community achievements, a letter of recommendation, and responses to essay questions.  There are also internship opportunities for students receiving this scholarship.

    For more information and the application, click here.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

    • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
    • Be a high school senior. • Applied for enrollment in a Construction Management program at an accredited two- or four-year college, technical school, or university located in Wisconsin.
    • Confirmed acceptance required prior to final award.  

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

    • Complete the Michels Corporation Scholarship Application Form.
    • Upload a copy of your most-recent high school or GED transcripts.  
    • Answer the 4 essay questions on the application.  
    • Include one or more letters of recommendation.  

    If you have questions and to submit your application, please contact  Jamie Mielke at jamie.mielke@michels.us.  

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 2/28/2026
• Amount: 5000
• United Wisconsin Grain Producers LLC

  • Requirements:

    This scholarship is for any student who is a graduate of CWC. For more information and for an applications visit the website. This website has an application to download, print, and complete by hand. There is also an application that can be completed on the computer.

    When teachers complete the reference letter, if they want a digital fillable form, you can send them the link for the whole application, and they can just complete and print the reference form. You can also ask Mrs. Schouten for a hard copy to give to the teacher. Please ask Mrs. Schouten if you have questions about this.

     

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/1/2026
• Amount: $1000
• Leystra Seeds Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    For information and application, visit their website.

    Application

    Eligibility

    • Must be a son or daughter of a current Leystra Seeds customer or reside in one of the following WI counties: Columbia, Dodge, Green Lake, Marquette, Fond du Lac, Dane, or Jefferson.
    • Graduated from high school in the spring of 2025 and plan to attend further education of some sort, with a preference given to those furthering education in an agricultural or trade-related field.
    • I graduated from high school in the spring of 2025, and I am currently pursuing further education with the intention of continuing my studies in a second year.
    • Scholarship recipients must provide evidence of completion of the first semester in the fall of 2026 to receive payment. 
• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/1/2026
• Amount: $500 (4 of them)
• Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau

  • Requirements:

    2026 Scholarship Program

    
    Graduating from High School Senior Scholarship
    The Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that it will award several higher education scholarships.
    These scholarships will be awarded to a graduating from high school senior student who is enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical college. All majors will be considered for this scholarship; however, preference will be given to those applicants entering into an agriculture area of study.

    
    The applicant or his/her parent’s must be a current Fond du Lac County Farm Bureau member. Applicants may receive a Fond du Lac County scholarship two times, once as a graduating high school senior and once as a post-secondary student, or twice as only a post-secondary student. The selected recipient must mail their first semester grades and proof of re-enrollment to the address below before the check will be mailed.

    Completed applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2026.

    
    Please email the completed application to District Coordinator Becky Hibicki at: bhibicki@wfbf.com

    A completed application form must include the following:

    • The scholarship application form (No pages added)
    • One letter of recommendation (No relatives)
    • Headshot photo

    Application Link

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/1/2026
• Amount: Not listed
• United Cooperative Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    United Cooperative's Scholarship Program awards $1,000 scholarships to up to 50 high school seniors and current college/technical school students who are continuing their full-time education in 2026-2027. At least 10 scholarships will be awarded to students majoring in an agricultural field, at least 10 to students attending a technical school, and at least 10 to current college or technical school students continuing their full-time education in 2026-2027. The remaining scholarships are open to all majors.

    Review the eligibility below. Click HERE for application.
     

    To be eligible:

    • Previous United Cooperative scholarship award winners are not eligible to apply for the college or technical school continuing education awards.
    • Student or parent must be one of United Cooperative’s 16,000+ active patron members.
    • Student must plan to attend (or be currently enrolled in) an accredited college, university, or technical school.
    • Students must be planning to enroll in the 2027 Spring term.
    • Student must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/6/2026
• Amount: $1000
• Focus on the Farm Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    The Focus on the Farm Committee will sponsor two or more $500.00 (depending on number of
    applicants) academic scholarships that can be used at any post-secondary institution.

    
    The following criteria must be completed:
    1. Must be a high school graduating senior or college/technical school freshman.
    2. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher in your first semester of continuing education after high school.
    3. Applicant must provide their most current first-semester grades from their continuing education, and a copy of their 2 nd semester schedule.
    4. Must be involved in 4-H and/or FFA with preference given to students seeking a degree in agriculture.
    5. Youths may apply more than once but may receive this scholarship only once.
    6. The scholarship will be paid after completion of the first semester of technical school or college AND the transcript submitted to the below address that documents that a 2.5 GPA or higher has been achieved.

    
    Click here for the application form to complete digitally.

    Click here if your want an application to print and then complete.
     

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/13/2026
• Amount: $250
• Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    Information and Application

    Criteria:

    • Applicant must demonstrate academic, community, and pre-professional (job or internship) achievement and be able to articulate the importance of financial literacy. A career goal in the financial services industry will strengthen the application but is not required.
    • Applicant must be a Wisconsin high school senior, an employee of a WBA-member bank, or the dependent of a WBA-member bank employee.
    • Applicant must be currently enrolled or enrolling in fall at an accredited Wisconsin public or private, non-profit college, university, or technical college.
• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/13/2026
• Amount: $2000
• Wisconsin Bankers Foundation Schouten (WBA)

  • Requirements:

    Criteria:

    1. The applicant must demonstrate academic, community, and pre-professional (job or internship) achievement and be able to articulate the importance of financial literacy. A career goal in the financial services industry will strengthen the application, but is not required.
    2. The applicant must be a Wisconsin high school senior, an employee of a WBA-member bank, or the dependent of a WBA-member bank employee.
    3. The applicant must be currently enrolled or enrolling in the fall at an accredited Wisconsin public or private, non-profit college, university, or technical college.

    
    For information and to apply, click here.

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/15/2026
• Amount: 2000
• Fox River Valley American Society of Civil Engineers

  • Requirements:

    The Fox River Valley Branch of the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is offering two scholarships to current high school seniors One (1) $1000 scholarship will be awarded to the selected student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering and enrolled full time at an ABET-accredited university or college for the fall 2025 semester.  One (1) $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to the selected student pursuing a degree in a Civil Engineering related field and enrolled full-time at a university, college, or technical school for the fall 2025 semester.

    Completed applications must be postmarked or emailed by March 20, 2026.  

    Students may submit questions and completed applications via email to scott.lietzau@rasmith.com and ascefrv@gmail.com. Emailed applications are preferred, but mailed applications can be sent to:

    ASCE Scholarship
    raSmith
    c/o Scott Lietzau
    100 W. Lawrence Street, Suite 306
    Appleton, WI 54911

    Scholarship materials are available on the website.

     

  • Attachments:
    Application
• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/20/2026
• Amount: $500-$1000
• MannKind Al Mann Centennial Scholarship -- Students impacted by Diabetes

  • Requirements:

    Eligibility Requirements
    Education Level: Incoming freshman or current undergraduate student
    Age: 18-22 years old
    Diagnosis: Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
    Field of Study: Life sciences or a related field

     

    Click here for application and information.
    
    
    
     

• Category: Nationwide
• Due Date: 3/20/2026
• Amount: 5000
• Waupun Kiwanis Scholarship (2 year AND 4 year scholarships available!)

  • Requirements:

    There is one scholarship for a student pursuing a FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE degree and one scholarship for a student pursuing a TECHNICAL COLLEGE degree. This organization emphasizes your participation in events in your school, church, and community.

     

    Click here for the application. Turn in applications to the office before the deadline.

     

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 3/31/2026
• Amount: $500-$750
• Eastern Ridge Home Builders Association

  • Requirements:

    There are two scholarships available through Eastern Ridge Home Builders Association.  Students must reside in FDL, Dodge or Green Lake Counties.

    Joan M Vande Castle Scholarship is available to students who have completed high school and are enrolled in a formal program of higher education or an Apprenticeship Program for the following academic year. Open to high school seniors and those already enrolled in the formal higher education program may apply. Must be attending in one of the following related fields: Construction, Construction Management, Architecture, Building Trades (including Apprenticeship Programs), Engineering, Interior Design, or other related fields of study relative to residential construction. 

    David G Cook Scholarship: available to post-secondary building and trades students who have already completed one year of schooling. This scholarship is NOT available to high school seniors. Students must reside in Fond du Lac, Dodge, or Green Lake Counties.

    Joan M Vande Castle Scholarship applications are available by visiting their website.

    David G Cook Scholarship applications are available by visiting their website.

    With questions, please email info@easternridgehba.org.

  • Attachments:
    Scholarship Packet
• Category: Statewide
• Due Date: 3/31/2026
• Amount: $300
• Dodge County Master Gardener Scholarship Committee

  • Requirements:

    The $1,000 Dodge County Master Gardener 2024 Scholarship is available to a graduating high school senior, living in Dodge County, and planning to enter a horticultural-related program at a two-year technical or four-year college program. Careers may include, but are not limited to, horticulture, plant science, soil science, agriculture, environmental science, landscaping, forestry, or science education.

    Deadline:  April 1, 2025

    Application Website

    Application to Download and Print

    For questions, contact dcwimg@gmail.com

     

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 4/1/2026
• Amount: $1000
• Waupun Public Utilities

  • Requirements:

    Scholarship Eligibility:

    • The applicant must be a high school senior who plans on attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, or technical school)
    • The student, their parent, or legal guardian must be a customer of Waupun Utilities and/or reside in the City of Waupun. Dependents of utility personnel are not eligible.
    • Please send the application to: the Waupun Utilities Office at 817 S. Madison Street, Waupun, WI 53963.

    For more information and for the application, or visit the Waupun Public Utilities Website. 

    Information Flyer

    Application

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 4/6/2026
• Amount: $1000
• BUILD Moto Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    For information and application, click here. 
     

    Eligibility Requirements:

    Must be a Junior or Senior
    Must be pursuing further education or a career in a STEM field
     

    Important Dates:

    Application Period: February 1st - April 11th
    Board Review: April 12th - Mid-May
    Winner Announcement: Prior to BUILD Cup
    Public Announcement: At BUILD Cup
    Fund Disbursement: End of program at BUILD Cup or via alternative arrangements

• Category: Statewide
• Due Date: 4/11/2026
• Amount: Varies
• Waupun Lions' Club Scholarship: 2 Year and 4 Year Scholarships

  • Requirements:

    To be eligible you must live within the Waupun School District attendance area and have attained a 3.0 GPA or higher.   The Lions organization gives scholarships to both 2 and 4 year college students.

    Applications can be turned into Mrs. Schouten no later than April 13, 2026.

    Two-year application. Two-year letter of information.

    Four-year application. Four-year letter of information

     

     

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 4/13/2026
• Amount: $1000
• Educational Foundation of Waupun, Inc (2 and 4 year scholarships available). New Medical Scholarship Available

  • Requirements:
    The Education Foundation of Waupun, Inc. has established scholarships for students at institutions of higher learning.  The scholarships are based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and financial needs.   A committee selects the recipients using the eligibility guidelines and the written materials submitted by applicants. The committee also has scholarships available to those students pursuing technical or trade school options. 
     
    This year 2026, there is a new NEW Medical Studies - Debbie Scheller Memorial Scholarship.  This scholarship is for those pursuing degrees as a Doctor, Nurse, other degrees in Medicine or Medical Research.
     
    Therefore, one student from Central Wisconsin Christian High School will receive a scholarship for a 4-year college or university, while one student from the Waupun area will receive a scholarship to a technical college.  There are other scholarships for students from either the Waupun School District or CWC.  The scholarship will be presented to the recipient at the school's award ceremony.
     
     
    ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
    • The Education Foundation of Waupun, Inc. scholarships are open to all graduating seniors from the Waupun Area High School and Central Wisconsin Christian High School:
    • The applicant must be enrolled either full-time or part-time at an accredited institution of higher learning.
    • The applicant must complete the application form and attach a copy of their high school transcripts.
    • The application must include two brief letters of recommendation from your community life (a pastor, an employer), and one from your academic life, a teacher, etc.
     
    The application must be turned in at the student's respective high school counseling office by the due date.
     
    Applications will be judged by presentation and completeness.
     
    For rules, eligibility and an application to print to complete visit the following website:  
    Educational Foundation of Waupun website. 
     
    After reading the rules above you can use these application below to complete using your computer. MAKE SURE THE APPLICATIONS BELOW ANSWER THE SAME QUESTIONS AS THE ONES ON THE WEBSITE ABOVE.
     
    4 Year Digital Application: You can use this to complete the application portion using your computer, click here.
     
    2 Year Digital Application: You can use this to complete the application portion using your computer, click here. 
     
     
     
• Category: Local
• Due Date: 4/15/2026
• Amount: $500-2000
• Beaver Dam Conservationist Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A ONE-PAGE
    WRITTEN ESSAY HIGHLIGHTING THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FUTURE GOALS IN
    RELATION TO ACADEMICS, CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

     

    Mail to

    BEAVER DAM CONSERVATIONISTS, INC.

    PO BOX 99

    BEAVER DAM, WI 53916

     

    For more information, email ljlund3872@gmail.com

• Category: Local
• Due Date: 4/30/2026
• Amount: Varies
• Harold Adams Scholarship -- Fox Lake Residents

  • Requirements:

    This is a scholarship for students who are residents of Fox Lake. 

    Criteria:

    1.  Scholarship will be awarded on a need basis.
    2. Applicants can be current college students or seniors pursuing advanced training at a post - secondary institution.
    3. Applicants must show evidence of co-curricular activities.
    4. HS GPA must be at least 2.75.
    5. For more information and an application to print, click here.
    6. Applications must be sent to Ann Buchda, 309 Weed Street, Fox Lake, WI  53933.
• Category: Local
• Due Date: 4/30/2026
• Amount: Varies
• 2026 Fond du Lac County Pheasants Forever Scholarship

  • Requirements:

    Application and Instructions Link

     

    REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICATION:

    • All applications must be submitted using the provided form.
    • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from within Fond du Lac County
    • Must be enrolling in an environmental, agricultural, natural resources or related field of
      study.
    • The application must be typed with proper grammar and punctuation being used to be considered
      for this scholarship.
    • RECOMMENDATION LETTERS: Two letters of recommendation from a person that is to be an adult, unrelated to you, and familiar with your character and personal qualifications for this scholarship. Must be two different people. Have the person email the recommendation including a signature and date to: dmertens@cdsmith.com,  Subject Line: FDL Pheasants Forever Scholarship
    • Application and recommendation letters must be postmarked or emailed by May 1st, 2025.
      Send to Dave Mertens: 
      Email: dmertens@cdsmith.com
      Mail: N8089 Townhall Road, Eldorado, WI 54932
• Category: Local
• Due Date: 5/1/2026
• Amount: $500