2003-2004
Washington High
School
Scholarship Information
As of November
2, 2003
| Scholarship |
Criteria |
Due Date |
Amount |
|
#001 – Kohl Excellence Scholarship |
Graduating high school senior, resident of WI, enrolling in a post-secondary
institution, and in good standing. Note: Completed applications must be given to Mrs. Woods by the
due date. |
11/14/03 |
$1000 |
|
#002 – SAE Engineering Undesignated Scholarship |
High school senior, intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related
science, U.S. citizen, meet minimum ACT & GPA requirements needed
for specific scholarship |
12/01/03 |
Varies from $1000 to $10,000 |
|
#003 – SAE Engineering University Sponsored Scholarship |
High school senior, intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related
science, U.S. citizen and student must be attending certain colleges/universities.
See Mrs. Woods for list of colleges. |
12/01/03 |
Varies from $400 to full tuition |
|
#004 – Technician Scholarship |
Seniors who are pursuing a career in the auto and truck industry.
Note: Applications can also be found at www.watda.org. |
11/15/03 |
Varies from $1000 to $5300 |
|
#005 – WPPA Scholarship |
Wisconsin resident enrolling in a college/technical school in a course
of study leading to a 2 or 4-year degree in police science or criminal
justice. |
03/01/04 |
Varies |
|
#006 – Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship |
Senior whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian is a member of the
American Legion or the student must be a member of have participated
in one or more of the American Legion programs. (see application for
programs). Also must have
a cumulative GPA of a “B” or better. |
03/01/04 |
$1000 |
|
#007 – Elks – Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition |
Any high school senior who is a US citizen. Applicants will be scored on scholarship, leadership and
financial need. Note: Applications can also be received by
emailing enf@elks.org.
|
01/29/04 |
Varies |
|
#008 – National Alliance for Scholastic Achievement Scholarship |
Graduating senior who will be attending a 4-year college. Must also have a cumulative GPA of 2.75
or higher and have taken the ACT or SAT. Note: There
is also a $15 application fee. |
03/04/04 |
Varies |
|
#009 – Gates Millennium Scholarship |
Senior must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian
Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American, have a cumulative GPA
of 3.3 or higher, demonstrate leadership, attend a college or university
and have financial need. Note: Application can also be submitted on-line
at www.gmsp.org. |
01/16/04 |
Varies |
|
#010 – Bruce Horner Memorial Scholarship Contest |
High school senior. Must
be able to design a home for a fictional family according to certain
specifications. |
12/08/03 |
$500 - $1000 |
|
#011 – AMS Fellowship and Scholarship Program |
Minority student who will enter 1st year of college at a
4-year college and must plan to pursue a career in the atmospheric or
related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. |
02/13/04 |
$6000 for 2 years |
|
#012 – UW-Stevens Point Freshman Scholarship |
Student must attend UW-Stevens Point in the fall of 2004 and rank in
the top 5-10% of graduating class.
Note: Counselor
must also nominate students. |
01/01/04 |
$1000 |
|
#013 – UW-Stevens Point Noel Compass Scholarship |
Student of color with strong academic standing at a Wisconsin school
and also submit a nomination form from a teacher or counselor. |
02/15/04 |
Tuition and room and board |
|
#014 – Wisconsin Education Association Council Scholarship |
Graduating senior whose parent is a member of WEAC, an active retired
member or a parent who died while holding a WEAC membership. The student must also rank in the top
25% of class or have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Note: Applications may also be downloaded at www.weac.org/aboutwea/scholarship.htm. |
02/20/04 |
$1450 every year for 4 years |
|
#015 – Hmong National Development Educational Scholarship |
Applicant must be a Hmong student with residency in the US. Must also plan to attend an accredited
college/university for the 2004-05 school year. |
01/30/04 |
$500 |
|
#016 – The Chaplain of the Four Chaplains Annual Essay Contest |
Graduating seniors in the class of 2004. Note: Award
is based on essay. |
11/14/03 |
Varies |
|
#017 – The Chaplain of the Four Chaplains National Art Contest |
Graduating senior. Any
type of flat art, except photography, is eligible. The artwork must reflect the theme “Making the World
a Better Place Through Service and Sacrifice”. The art must be original and created
by the student. |
12/05/03 |
$500 - $1000 |
|
#018 – Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association Scholarship |
High school students between the ages of 16-18. The applicant must be able to write
an essay demonstrating his/her awareness of concrete’s role as
a building material. Note: Possible themes for the essay are given
on the application. |
11/01/03 |
Varies |
|
#019 – UW-Oshkosh Chancellor’s
Freshman Leadership Scholarship |
Senior attending UW-Oshkosh in the fall, rank in the top 25% of class,
taken ACT and must have significant leadership experience (excluding
athletics) |
03/15/04 |
$1000 |
|
#020 – UW-Oshkosh Chancellor’s Freshman Academic Scholarship |
Senior attending UW-Oshkosh in the fall, rank in the top 25% of class
and have taken the ACT. |
03/15/03 |
$1000 |
|
#021 – Mary Horwitt Piano Scholarship |
MPS middle and high school students can submit the application. A personal statement in which the student
discusses his or her musical background, interest and goals and a 3
to 5 minute audio or video tape of the student’s piano playing
is also required. |
02/02/04 |
Up to $1000 |
|
#022 – U.S Bank Internet Scholarship |
High school senior who will be enrolled as a full-time student in a
2- or 4-year college in September of 2004. You can only apply online at www.usbank.com/studentbanking |
02/29/04 |
$1000 |
|
#023 – Burger King Scholars |
High school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher who works
an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year. Only one student from Washington
can be nominated so please see Mrs. Woods as soon as possible. |
12/15/03 |
$1000 |
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#025 –Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. Wisconsin State Council
Scholarship |
Student must be a dependent or direct descendant of a US Vietnam Veteran.
Also must write an original essay based on an interview with
any US Veteran. |
02/01/04 |
$1250 |
|
#026 – Ron Brown Scholarship |
Black high school senior must excel academically, show exceptional leadership
potential, be involved in community service and demonstrate financial
need. |
01/09/04 |
$10,000 per year for 4 years |
|
# 027 – RMHC/ HACER Scholarship |
Senior must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage and are eligible
to attend a 2- or 4-year college. More information at www.mcdonalds.com or www.rmhc.org |
02/01/04 |
$1000 |
|
#028 – RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship |
Senior must have at least one parent of African American heritage and
are eligible to attend a 2- or 4-year college. More information at www.mcdonalds.com or www.rmhc.org |
02/01/04 |
$1000 |
|
#029 – Wal-Mart Foundation |
High school seniors. Selection
of recipients based on academic record, ACT or SAT score, community/extracurricular
involvement, work experience and financial need.
Applications must be picked up at Wal-Mart or Sam’s
Club. |
03/01/04 |
$1000 |
|
#030 – Jackie Robinson Scholarship |
Minority high school senior who has academic achievement, leadership
and financial need and will be attending a 4-year college/university
in the fall of 2004. More
information at www.jackierobinson.org |
03/15/04 |
Up to $6000 per year for 4 years |
Helpful
Web Sites For Scholarships:
http://www.college-scholarships.com/
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/content/pay
http://www.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/ssrchtop.html
http://www.freschinfo.com/index.phtml
http://www.scholarship-page.com/search.shtml
http://www.collegelink.com/clnk/scholarship/
Also go to the
web site of the college or university you plan to attend and check the scholarships
that are available.
Scholarships
will be re-posted on a weekly basis or as new scholarship information becomes
available.
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