The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the competition.

• Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply.
• Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks.
• College students are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

Additional information adn application can be found at https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm.

Eligibility

• Senior standing 
• Fall College Enrollment 
• GPA – Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
• Test Scores – Receive standardized test scores in the top 15%: SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 (old SAT scores) or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above.
• Income – Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant.

Selection Criteria

• Exceptional academic ability and achievement: Strong academic record, academic awards and honors, and substantive assessments by educators providing confidential recommendations. In addition to GPA and college entrance exam scores, we consider participation in available advanced courses, commitment to learning, and intellectual curiosity.
• Unmet financial need: Limited family income and assets in light of educational expenses. Substantial unmet educational costs after taking into account other scholarships and grants students may receive.
• Persistence: Determination and perseverance in the face of challenges, ability to set and remain focused on goals and to put in the effort needed to meet those goals in the face of obstacles.
• Leadership: Ability to organize and positively influence others in and out of school (family, religious community, sports, arts, etc.).
• Service to Others: Purposeful and meaningful commitment to others which may be evidenced by participation in volunteer/community service activities.

Additional information and application can be found at this link

Eligibility:

• All submissions must be via the internet. We will not accept applications by mail.
• Label all files that will be submitted/e-mailed with the applicant’s name.
• The applicant must be a United States citizen.
• The applicant’s school must be in the United States. (more info on the website)

Additional information and application can be found at https://www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org/apply/.

Eligibility:

• Student must be a current high school senior and a member in good standing of an active NHS chapter.
• Eligible members must request application procedures from their NHS adviser.

Additional information can be found at this link

Who can enter: We're looking for students who are interested in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) major. Entrant must be a 16-22 year old at the time of entry and be a registered user of NextStepU.com. Please send us an email with a short essay (between 150-250 words) explaining why you are interested in a STEM education and what specialty you are interested in.
Scholarship amount: $1,500
Frequency: Three times a year ($4,500 total a year)

Additional information can be found at this link

Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps to plan for college. The sooner you start and the more steps you complete, the more chances you’ll have to win.   Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year have extra chances at scholarships because they’re eligible for two entries each drawing.

Additional information and application can be found at this link.

The American Association of Physics Teachers Board of Directors offers scholarships for future high school physics teachers.

Eligibility:

• Participating in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
• Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
• Earning a minimum of a 2.4 GPA
• Demonstrated need for financial assistance
• Eligible to receive a federal Pell grant in first year of college
• Planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school

Additional information and application can be found at this link.

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. 

RBSP competitively awards 45 – 50 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholar Program provided you meet the following requirements:

• Must be Black/African American.
• Must excel academically.
• Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential.
• Must participate in community service activities.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Be a US citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card.
• Be a current high school senior at the time of your application.  NOTE: Current college students are not eligible to apply.

Additional information and application can be found at this link.

Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.
5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
6. Must work 240 hours each year, from January 1 until commencement of the fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation.
7. Applicant’s Gross Household Income reported for 2021 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $85,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total gross income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.
8. Must complete the FAFSA and provide the EFC.
9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
10. Must not have a felony conviction.

The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high-achieving goal-driven student in need of financial assistance in order to attend college.

Additional information and application can be found at this link.

Eligibility:

• All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (K-12, high school and college) in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Puerto Rico.
• If an applicant under the age of 18 is selected as a potential HFE scholarship recipient, in order to be confirmed as a winner, the student’s parent or legal guardian must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights.
• Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for education, such as tuition and related fees, books, supplies, equipment required for courses at an accredited post-secondary education institution.
• Student must possess a minimum 2.5 GPA (high school and college). NOTE: Each partner organization may have additional requirements; however, GPA level varies.
• Students in K-12 who are applying to AAA or Step Up will need to meet the low-income requirements from each organization and live in either AZ or FL because of the state laws on tax credit donations.
• College students who are applying to the Tom Joyner Foundation will need to meet this organizations application and essay requirements, which may differ from others.
• Students will need to provide a 300-word essay (high school) or 500-word essay (college) on how Denny’s can impact childhood hunger in their communities. (Applicants for a scholarship from AAA or Step Up organization [K-12] will be asked to submit an essay; however, it is not required.)

Additional information and application can be found at http://www.dennyshungryforeducation.com/.

FOUR $500.00 Scholarships Will Be Awarded

ELIGIBILITY: High School Seniors who:

• Are attending a public or private high school in Wisconsin and,
• Will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2025-2026 school year.
• To apply online visit at this link

EFW College Freshman Scholarships (for current high school seniors):

• The Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarship, 6 scholarships, each $2,500.
• The NSPE-WI Past Presidents Scholarship, 1 scholarship, $2,500.
• The Louis C Geiger Scholarship, 3 scholarships, each $2,500.
• The Terry Ni FREE Engineering Scholarship (http://www.tnscholarhsip.org), minimum $3,000 awarded in 1 to 6 scholarships.

Information and the application forms can be downloaded at this link.

You are invited to apply for the Burger King Scholars program if you are a high school senior in one of those locations, you have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent); you demonstrate community involvement through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations; and you plan to enroll full-time in 2025-26 at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico or Guam. 

Additional information and application at this link.

The Equitable Excellence Scholarship awards students who have achieved an extraordinary community service accomplishment through hard work and effort. Recipients will be selected with primary consideration given to the student’s demonstrated outstanding accomplishment as described in their essays and online recommendation.

Eligibility:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior
• Be a United States citizen
• Present evidence of financial need
• Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
• Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college

Additional information and application can be found at this link

Eligibility:

• Mensa Foundation scholarships are awarded on the basis of an essay that describes the applicant’s career, vocational, and/or academic goals along with information that shows how the applicant intends to achieve the stated goal.
• The general scholarships are unrestricted as to age, race, gender, level of education, grade point average, or financial need.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident.
• Will be pursuing a degree program in an accredited U.S. college or university during the academic year following their application.
• Essay length is limited to 550 words (or less). If you exceed that length, your essay will be truncated. We recommend that you write, edit, and proofread your essay before you copy/paste it into the application form.

For additional information and application go to this link

​​Eligible applicants are:
High school graduates or graduating in the spring of the year they will be starting technical college.
​Current technical college students that are in the first year of a two-year program.
Currently working or committed to work in a member dealership.
Have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Go to this link for complete information and application

Requirements

• Essays must be between 700-1,000 words (citations and bibliography not included in word count).
• John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward M. Kennedy are not eligible subjects for essays.
• JFK Centennial Year Contest Topic: Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. The official may have addressed an issue at the local, state, or national level.
• Essays about past recipients of the Profile in Courage Award will be disqualified unless they describe an act of political courage other than the act for which the award was given.  
• Essays must have a minimum of five sources.
• Essays must include a bibliography (accepted formats include APA, MLA, or Turabian).

For additional information and submission requirements go to this link

The League of Milwaukee Artists is proud to present the 2025 Mel Tess Scholarship. Mel Tess was a founding member of the LMA as well as a renowned local artist who was involved on the community. He continues to “give back” today through the sale of his art work which benefits the scholarship that bears his name.

Eligibility

The $1000 scholarship will be offered to a 2024 - 2045 high school senior who is currently involved in the arts and is headed for a future of continuing education in the arts. The student must be enrolled on a Southeastern Wisconsin High School and must practice one of the visual fine arts; ceramics ,painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, etc.

Requirements

Completion of the online application.

Submission of three original art works.

Submission of a letter of recommendation.

A short essay that conveys the student’s current goals, future goals, current contribution to the art world, community service, etc. We want to know about you

Time Line

January 31, 2025 - Application submission dead line.

April 1, 2025 - The winning applicant will be notified.

Saturday, Mat 10, 2025 - The award ceremony and presentation of the scholarship at the LMA May meeting at Mount Mary College.

Questions contact Kay Noel, bobkaynoel@aol.com or text 262 227 6769

• The purpose of the Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation Scholarship Program is to provide assistance to outstanding students who will fill Wisconsin’s health care workforce needs in the future. A majority of the funds are available to students enrolled in medical school in Wisconsin with preference to those considered Wisconsin residents and those who demonstrate a desire to practice in Wisconsin upon completing their training. Limited funds are also available for students pursuing other health careers.
• Additional information and application can be found at this link 
   

• 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 – which does not include law school – is eligible.
• Application is located at this link 

Johnson Creek Premium Outlets is once again partnering with Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) to bring you the Simon Youth Community Scholarship program. 

Eligibility:

• Be a high school senior attending school and living near a Simon^® mall property or in the surrounding communities
• Be a legal U.S. resident
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2020
• Demonstrate academic promise and financial need
• Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
• Scholarships in the amount of $1,500, one at each Simon^® property, will be awarded annually and are not renewable.

Application available at this link

CRITERIA:
1. Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded. One to a graduating senior from New Berlin West and one graduating senior from New Berlin Eisenhower High School.
2. The student has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
3. Applicant intends to attend a technical, vocational, or trade school in 2025

Additional information and the application can be found at: https://newberlinhighschoolsalumnifoundation.org/scholarship-eligibility/scholarship-application/

Requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Be between the ages of 17 and 26

• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)

• Meet physical standards

• Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

Your Commitment:

• An eight-year service commitment with the Army.

• Serve full time in the Army for four years and four years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).

• Selected Cadets may choose to serve part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career 

Additional information and application can be found at this link.

The Home Depot Foundation has pledged to invest $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople and bridging the opportunity gap through its Path to Pro program.  High school seniors planning to enroll in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school in the United States focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing or Construction Management.

Additional information and application can be found at this link

Eligibility:

• Must be the natural, adopted, step-child or full dependent of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during the course and scope of employment with a Minnesota-, Wisconsin-, or Iowa-based employer and entitled to receive benefits under the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act, Worker's Compensation Act of Wisconsin or Iowa's workers' compensation law.
• Must be a Minnesota, Wisconsin or Iowa resident between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of the application.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or be a high school student in good standing. Academic achievement, aptitude, extracurricular activities, and community service of the applicant are considered.
• Grade point average will be reviewed against the number of hours the applicant works and his/her community involvement.
• Must be pursuing a primary college or university degree (bachelor's or associate's) or vocational education and training (certificate or license) from any accredited school.
• Must demonstrate financial need.

Uses of scholarship:

• Tuition, books, and fees (excludes room and general living expenses).
• Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the educational institution in two equally apportioned installments during the school year (timing may vary by school).
• Amount awarded may range between $1,000 and $10,000.

Application can be found at this link

Annual Americanism Essay Contest. This year the theme is “The Bill of Rights and Me”.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be an exemplary student. Have or maintain a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• Be a high school senior eligible to graduate the same year as the scholarship application date.

• Be currently accepted to an accredited, postsecondary college, with a major in either culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACFEF registered apprentice.

• Have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef.

Additional information and application can be found at this link.

The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

You will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

• Describe your educational career and life goals.  Explain your plan for achieving these goals.  Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.

Additional information can be found at this link.

Requirements:

• Scholarships awarded to students who are residents of SE Wisconsin and plan to attend a Wisconsin institution pursuing higher education in the remodeling industry.  These include Architecture, Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Interior Design, Landscaping, Masonry, Plumbing

• $2,500 scholarship to an eligible institution wen taking at least 6 credits during the first semester of the 2019-2020 academic year.

Additional information and application is available at this link

Who can enter: We're looking for students who are interested in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) major. Entrant must be a 16-22 year old at the time of entry and be a registered user of NextStepU.com. Please send us an email with a short essay (between 150-250 words) explaining why you are interested in a STEM education and what specialty you are interested in.
Scholarship amount: $1,500
Frequency: Three times a year ($4,500 total a year)

Additional information can be found at this link

Must be a senior female who attends New Berlin West, and has lettered in at least one sport, and has at least a 3.0 GPA.

For the application and more information, stop in the NBW student services office! 

Any senior who has taken or is currently enrolled in a Business/ Marketing Class.

Further consideration will be given to students who have completed a business course and/or are considering majoring in business in college. 

Pick up application in the student services office! 

Requirements:

Applicant must be an NBHS senior high school student graduating in the current calendar year. The applicant must plan to attend a qualifying institution in the regular term immediately following graduation. Applications must be completed by the applicant, either typed or legibly written. A letter of acceptance from the institution the applicant is planning to attend must accompany this application. Applications must be submitted to Mrs. Fure in the Student Services Office no later than Friday, March 7, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.

Please pick up application in Student Services.

The New Berlin West High School (NBHS) Accounting Scholarship is being offered by an anonymous former New Berlin West graduate. There will be up to two $8,000 scholarships available to any NBHS graduating senior planning to further their education by attending an accredited institution of higher learning: majoring in accounting or business with emphasis in accounting. Preference given to students who have taken accounting class(es) while in high school. The $8,000 will be awarded in increments of $2,000 over 4 years of college.