Building Inspectors Association of Southeast Wisconsin Dennis Peterman Scholarship
Requirements:
- Must be entering second year, or greater, of college.
- GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Must be enrolled in a technical or four-year College/University in the State of Wisconsin.
- Must be a full-time student.
- Scholarship must be used at a technical or four-year College/University in the State of Wisconsin
- This fund has been established in the hopes of encouraging future participation within the Construction industry, but is open to all fields of study.
Amount: (5) $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Application: BIASEW Dennis Peterman Scholarship
Divergent Family Law Annual College Scholarship
Requirements:
- Be a high school senior or active college student
- Be accepted at an accredited college, university, or trade school within the United States at the time of application
- Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Have a minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Application: https://www.divergentfamilylaw.com/annual-scholarship
Family Fellowship Scholarship
Requirements:
- Applicants must be 17 to 24 of age
- Applicants must hold United States citizenship
- Applicants must be accepted into an accredited public or nonprofit college in pursuit of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree with the intent to enroll on a full-time basis
- Applicants must have completed high school or obtained a GED.
- Applicants must have experienced foster care under these circumstances:
- Lived in public or private foster care for the twelve consecutive months leading up to and including the applicant’s eighteenth birthday
- Was adopted or placed into legal guardianship from foster care after the applicant’s thirteenth birthday
- Was orphaned for at least one year at the time of the applicant’s eighteenth birthday.
Amount: Up to $60,000
Deadline: May 9, 2025
Application: https://academics.fosterlove.com/family-fellowship/apply/
Folds of Honor– First Responder Scholarship
Requirements:
- Dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled first responders
- Proof of relation to the first responder
- Proof of first responder’s active-duty service
- Documentation detailing the circumstances of injury or loss of life
- GPA of 2.0 or Higher
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Application: https://foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/
Folds of Honor –Military Scholarship
Requirements:
- Dependents and/or spouse of fallen or disabled US service members
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in a program of study at an accredited college or university (2 year, 4 year, or post graduate program
- Or enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited technical or trade school program, which results in a certificate or license
- Provide required documentation
- GPA of 2.0 or Higher
Amount: Up to $5,000
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Application: https://foldsofhonor.org/scholarships/
Fond du Lac Community Theatre Memorial Scholarship
Requirements:
- High School Seniors or students currently enrolled in higher education
- Students must have been involved in at least (2) Fond du Lac Community Theatre productions
Amount: $1000
Deadline: April 25, 2005
For further information: Nancy Irizarry-Beachy at nancy.irizarry@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Application: Fond du Lac Community Theatre Memorial Scholarship
Gold Cross Ambulance Scholarship
Requirements:
- Enrolled in the Paramedic program
- Attending MPTC, FVTC, LTC, NWTC as a full-time student
- Preference may be given to students enrolled in an associate degree Paramedic program
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
- Volunteer or other experiences within health-related fields
- Community Service
- Financial need
Amount: (2) $1,000
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Application: Gold Cross Ambulance Scholarship
Grieve Civil Law Annual College Scholarship
Requirements:
- Be a high school senior or active college student
- Be accepted at an accredited college, university, or trade school within the United States at the time of application
- Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Have a minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Application: https://www.grievecivillaw.com/scholarship
Grieve Law Annual College Scholarship
Requirements:
- Be accepted at an accredited college, university, or trade school within the United States at the time of application.
- Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident.
- Be a high school senior or active college student.
- Have a minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Amount: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Application:https://www.grievelaw.com/annual-scholarship
Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) Scholarship
Requirements:
- Legal resident of the US
- Must attend school in the US
- accepted into a program of study related to wood, including architecture, forestry, wood science, and related disciplines, or a vocational training program applicable to the wood flooring industry.
Amount: (5) $1,000
Deadline: July 11, 2025
Application: MFMA Scholarship
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Requirements:
- Child or step-child of one of the following:
- Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Marine*
- A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
- Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps unit*
- A U.S. Navy Chaplain or Religious Programs Specialist who is/was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit*
- *Veterans must have received an honorable discharge. A discharge status of other, general, under honorable conditions, dishonorable, etc. are not eligible for an award.
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Demonstrate financial need through a family adjusted gross income of $112,000 or less for the 2021 tax year
- Attending or planning to attend a college or career training school listed on the National Center for Education Statistic’s College Navigator website for the upcoming academic year.
Amount: TBD
Deadline: Applications are open from January 1st through March 1st
Application: https://www.mcsf.org/apply/
Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship – Last Mile Education Fund
Requirements:
- Residents of the United States AND
- Students currently enrolled in a cybersecurity-related program at a two-year institution, such as a community college or technical school, AND
- Students who have documentation showing evidence of need: which can include Pell Grant eligibility, financial aid award letter, or other explanation of need
Amount: up to $500
Deadline: accepted on a rolling basis
Application: Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship
Milwaukee Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) – Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST)
Requirements:
- Past high school age and who are entering college, university, or trade school and/or the workforce for the first time
- Non-traditional students already enrolled in a college, university, or trade school program
- Re-training due to changes in the workplace
- Must reside within the eight-county Southeastern Wisconsin area serviced by EWI of Milwaukee including Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Washington, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan counties
- Legally reside within the county for which they are applying
Amount: 1st Place: $3,000, 2nd Place: $2,000, 3rd Place: $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Application: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/Asist2025
National Military Family Associations – Military Spouse Scholarship
Requirements:
- Can be used towards degrees, certifications, licensure, clinical supervision for mental health licensure, CEUs and more
- Are a spouse of a member of the seven Uniformed Services with a military ID
- Are married to an active duty, reserve, guard, retired, medically retired, wounded or fallen service member (must be a service-related wound, illness, injury or death that took place after September 11, 2001)
- Are a dual service military spouse
- Are a divorced spouse, but ONLY if you receive 20/20/20 benefits
Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: Applications open year-round
Application: https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/spouses-scholarships/military-spouse-scholarship-faqs/
NEXT (Nursing, Equitable, Expansion, Training) – Forward Careers
Requirements:
- Be 17 years of age or older
- Not currently enrolled in high school
- Be unemployed or underemployed
- Reside in any of the applicable counties – listed on website
- Have an interest in pursuing a health care degree
- Students must be in the MA, NA, or ADN programs
Amount: The grant will pay 100% tuition, fees, books, licensure, etc. for students
Career/Training Inquiry: https://www.forwardcareers.org/next or phone 262.695.7880 / WI Relay 7-1-1
Nurse Corps Scholarship
Requirements:
- US Citizen (born or naturalized)
- Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
- Don’t have any federal judgment liens
- Aren’t overdue on a federal debt
- Don’t have an existing service commitment
- 2-year minimum service commitment for 1-2 years of scholarship support
Amount: See application website
Deadline: Applications are closed for 2024. Sign up for their emails to be notified when next year’s applications open
Application: Nurse Crops Scholarship
Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs (NBT) Scholarship
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career
- Full-time enrollment (12 or more credit hours)
- Have a 2.5 GPA
Amount: Up to $2,000
Deadline: Applications for Fall 2025 are open January 1 through March 31, 2025, Applications for Spring 2026 are open July 1 through September 30, 2025
Application: http://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
Requirements:
A women is eligible for recommendation by a local chapter if she:
- Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada;
- Is enrolled in a certification or degree program from an accredited institution; has not already earned a master’s degree or above
- Is living and studying in the U.S. or Canada for the entire course of study;
- Has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life;
- Is within 18 consecutive months of completing her educational program
- Is enrolled in an education program which, at the conclusion of, will lead to employment or job advance
Amount: Up to $4,000
Application: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-program-continuing-education-pce
Questions: 920-948-5169 or 920-904-0768 (Helen)
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Scholarship
Requirements:
- Membership eligibility in Beta Mu Kappa, our MPTC chapter of PTK
- Based on the number of credit hours (minimum of 12) you have completed
- An outstanding GPA of 3.5 or above
- PTK membership also gives you the opportunity to apply for many regional and national scholarships
Amount: Varies based on scholarship
Deadline: See application for specific deadlines
Application: https://support.ptk.org/hc/en-us/categories/115000219674-Scholarships
Rees Scholarship Foundation – HVACR and Water Heating Technician Program
Requirements:
- Must ben enrolled in an HVACR training program at an accredited school.
Amount: Up to $2,000. Scholarship recipients also receive a free Ready to Work test through our partnership with NATE.
Deadline: Fall Semester Applications – October 1st, Spring Semester Applications – June 1st
Application: https://www.ahrinet.org/scholarships-education/rees-scholarship-foundation/apply
Rees Scholarship Foundation — Veterans Program
Requirements:
- Must be a veteran enrolled in an HVACR training program at an institutionally accredited school.
Amount: Up to $2,000. Scholarship recipients also receive a free Ready to Work test through our partnership with NATE.
Deadline: Fall Semester Applications – October 1st, Spring Semester Applications – June 1st
Application:https://www.ahrinet.org/scholarships-education/rees-scholarship-foundation/apply
REWARD Wisconsin Stipend Program – Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
The REWARD Wisconsin Stipend Program provides salary supplements to eligible child care professionals. Individuals must meet all eligibilities to participate.
Eligibility Requirements – You must meet them all to receive a stipend
Education
- Any level of the Wisconsin Registry (1-17)
Primary Requirements
- Longevity: Worked at least 1 year in the early childhood field – either at your current employer or at other regulated child care programs (must be reflected on your Registry Personal Profile)
- Wages: Earn less than $25/hour
Additional Requirements
- Program regulation: Employed by a group child care program that is licensed and/or participating in YoungStar; OR, in a licensed or certified family child care program
- Hours worked: At least 20 hours/week
- In-classroom/program time: Work at least 5% of your time in an early childhood classroom, either directly with children or in supervision and support of staff
- Program operation: Work at a program that operates year-round or the full school-year
- Residency/work location: Live and/or work in the state of Wisconsin
Amount: The stipends start at $150 and progressively move upward to a maximum of $500 depending on Registry Level.
Application: https://forms.wisconsinearlychildhood.org:444/Forms/REWARD-App-English
For questions contact REWARD at:
Email: reward@wisconsinearlychildhood.org
Phone: 608-729-1049 OR 800-783-9322
Sam Hennessee Scholarship
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a program for an Associate Degree in Applied Science or greater in the medical field
- Student must be a resident of Green Lake, Marquette, or Waushara counties, or have graduated from a high school located within listed counties.
Amount:$1,500
Deadline: May 23, 2025
Application: Sam Hennessee Scholarship
T.E.A.C.H. Program Scholarship
- Requirements:
- Work at least 25 hours per week in a full-time group child care program that is licensed and/or participating in YoungStar Or in a licensed or certified family child care program
- Have the support of your sponsoring program
- Have a diploma from an approved high school or have earned a GED
- Be employed by your sponsoring program for a minimum of three months prior to application
- Live and/or work in Wisconsin
- Plan to attend school at a Wisconsin-based college or university
- Want to complete credit-based coursework
- Amount: TBD
- Deadline: TBD
- Application: T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship Application
Tool, Die & Machining of WI
- Scholarship 1:
- Requirements:
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- Must be WI Resident
- In Tool and Die Program
- Complete Essay
- Amount: Award up to $500
- Deadline: December 1 for Spring – and – July 15 for Fall
- Application: www.TDMAW.org or call 262-532-2440
- Scholarship 2:
- Requirements:
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- Contact your Tool & Die Instructor
- Amount: Kennedy 11-Drawer Steel Toolbox
- Deadline: Awarded in Fall semester only
UMOS National Farmworker Jobs Program
- Requirements:
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- Have earned wages in farm work or be a dependent of parents who have earned wages in farm work during the past 2 years (i.e. crops, cannery, dairy, nurseries, poultry, Christmas trees/wreaths, farm animal care, greenhouse, hay bailing or any other related farm work).
- Legally authorized to work in U.S.
- Must be 18 years of age & all males must be registered with the Selective Service
- Enrolled in a two year program or less
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: No deadline
Application: https://www.umos.org/nfjp-application/
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Veteran and Military Dependent Scholarship Opportunities – Click here
Waupun Utilities/WPPI Energy –Lineworker Scholarship
Requirements:
- Applicant must be a high school student at time of application.
- The student’s parents or legal guardian must be a customer of Waupun Utilities and/or reside in the City of Waupun when the application is submitted.
- Dependents of Waupun Utilities’ personnel are also eligible to apply.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 4, 2025
Application: https://www.waupunutilities.com/scholarships
WI Department of Children and Families Brighter Star Program
Requirements:
- Students who are at least 17.5 years old and are likely to remain in court-ordered out-of-home care placement (foster care) until the age of 18 or older;
- Students who were adopted or entered Chapter 48.977 guardianship at age 16 or older following time in a court-ordered out-of-home care placement; or
- Students between 18 and 23 years old who “aged out” of the foster care system (left at age 18 or older)
- Students may access funds up to the age of 23 or for five academic years, whichever comes first
- Students must be enrolled in an approved institution of higher education and be making satisfactory progress
Amount: Up to cost of attendance and may not exceed $5,000 per academic year; funds must be used for expenses included in student’s cost of attendance.
Deadline: Ongoing
For more information:
General questions about Brighter Star, email: DCFILCoordinator@wi.gov
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Wisconsin Bakers Foundation
Requirements:
- Graduating high school seniors or continuing college students (undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate levels) who are Wisconsin residents
- Planning to or pursuing a certificate or a degree (diploma, associate, bachelors, masters, or doctorate) in a baking/pastry arts-related field that prepares the student for a retail baking profession
- Planning to or attending an accredited 2-, 3- or 4-year college, university, technical school or vocational school, located in the state of Wisconsin, as a part-time or full-time student
- Minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1, 2025
Application: Wisconsin Bakers Foundation Scholarship
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Wisconsin Laboratory Association (WLA) Scholarship Committee
Requirements:
- Applicants must be one of the following at an accredited college or university having completed at least one semester of classes: Technical Student, Undergraduate Student, or Graduate Student
- All applicants must be enrolled in a curriculum that will enable them to pursue a career in a non-medical laboratory related field (ex: cannot be pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, etc.)
- All applicants must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
Amount: (2) $1,000
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Application: https://wisconsinlabassociation.org/scholarships/
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WIOA (Workforce Innovations & Opportunities Act)
ADULT Program Eligibility:
- 18+ years old
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Registered with Selective Service (if male)
DISLOCATED WORKER Program Eligibility:
- 18+ years old
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Registered with Selective Service (if male)
- Currently receiving or have received Unemployment in the last 5 years
- Part of an individual/small group/mass layoff
- Received notice of company closure
- Displaced homemaker (lost the financial support of someone on whom you previously depended)
- Previously self-employed or active military spouse
Amount: $2,000/semester, $4,000/year
Deadline: Ongoing – always accepting applications
Application: Call or email: Erin Johns, (920) 887-4459, ejohns@morainepark.edu
