2025-2026 Scholarships for Seniors
The following scholarships are those that are advertised to Brookfield Central by area organizations, companies, businesses, etc., in hopes to award their scholarship(s) to a Brookfield Central senior.
This page will be updated as new scholarships become available throughout the year.
Applicants must be seniors at Brookfield Central High School who intend to furthertheir education at an institution of higher learning, beginning Fall of 2026. There is no minimum GPA requirement. This is a $2500 scholarship for students who have participated in athletics and/or the performing arts while at BCHS.
Please see the attached document for the application and for more information.
Applications should be mailed/emailed directly to Karen Hughes at hugheskare@gmail.com or Karen Hughes, 21280 Talbots Lane, Brookfield WI 53045 (contact info: (262)784-6425 / (262)391-1520
Application form, completed by you and with faculty/mentor approval.
One-page cover letter with artist’s statement. Please limit it to 100 words. Please include any comment on a financial need. NOTE: Statement may also be submitted in video form.
Three samples of your 2D or 3D work for viewing in jpg or pdf format - 300 dpi high quality (Max. 10MBs). Each file labeled with Artist Name_ Title of work.
For video recordings please send 2 samples. All video must allow PAAC judges to open without permission. File Format Requirements: MP4 or MOV. Resolution: 1080p or 720p. Not to exceed 2-4 minutes. Submit via YouTube or Vimeo link. Note: Please do not send in Google Docs.
A letter of recommendation from your high school art/drama/music or creative writing teacher is recommended and can help your application.
Cudworth American Legion Foundation, Inc. is pleased to again offer fifteen scholarships, valued at $1,000 each, to high school seniors graduating in 2026. Moreover, we are offering up to five scholarships, valued at $500 each, for those students who achieve a grade point of 3.5 or better during their first semester of college.
American Legion nationally and Cudworth American Legion Foundation locally are committed to educational excellence for high school graduates, weather they attend a college, university or technical school. Moreover, we don't require an applicant to have a military veteran or legionnaire in their family.
Please find the application linked to the scholarship title above.
Your completed application must be delivered no later than April 15, 2026 to the following address:
Cudworth American Legion Foundation, Inc.
19185B Stonehedge Drive
Brookfield, WI 53045
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident (Wisconsin mailing address).
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be enrolling in or currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, or postgraduate degree program at an accredited University, College, or Vocational/Trade school.
Applicant must be of Polish ancestry OR be significantly engaged with Polish culture.
You must be participating in your high school's boys or girls basketball program during this (your senior) year either as a player or manager.
You must attend a University of Wisconsin System school as a full-time student (at least 12 credits), enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year program.
To renew your scholarship, you must maintain performance consistent with the original award criteria, including a cumulative GPA greater than 2.0.
This foundation uses your completed Free Application For Student Aid form (FAFSA) to determine financial need.
Applicants must be a Senior at Brookfield Central High School who intends to further his/her education at an institute of higher learning, beginning in the Fall of 2026. Trade schools are eligible.
Students must have participated in some kind of school activity (sports, clubs, volunteer, etc.) while at BCHS.
Students will submit a YouTube video
The Elm Grove Woman's Club will sponsor its 56th Student Art Scholarship Competition May 7th - May 9th, 2026. This year the Woman's Club will award ONE $2,000 scholarship to high school senior, ONE $500 art grant to a student in grades 9th - 11th and the $300 People’s Choice award.
The community will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award during the open house on Saturday, May 9th between 10 am – 3 pm. All participants are eligible for the People’s Choice Award. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the open house on Saturday from 1 pm – 3 pm to interact with the community and answer questions about their artwork. The awards ceremony will take place at 3 pm.
Eligibility and Requirements for the Elm Grove Woman’s Club Art Scholarship:
High School students who reside in Elm Grove and attend a local public, private or parochial school are eligible to apply.
High School students who attend a Brookfield High School (Brookfield East High School, Brookfield Central High School, or Brookfield Academy) are eligible to apply.
Each applicant must submit TWO pieces of original artwork. Artwork can include paintings, drawings, sculpture, and textile art. If you need a special display (for example, for jewelry or clothing), please let us know.
Artwork must be dropped off at the Elm Grove Woman's Club on Thursday, May 7th between 3 pm - 7 pm. Artwork will be evaluated by professionals on Friday, May 8th in a closed session (not open to the public).
Location: The Elm Grove Woman's Club is located at 13885 Watertown Plank Rd. Elm Grove, WI 53122.
Registration Deadline: May 1
Vantage will be accepting applications December 1st through May 1st for the Vantage Student Athlete of the Month program. Each month a senior student athlete will be selected to be featured as our Vantage Athlete of the Month. Those students will be eligible for the $1500 scholarship that will be awarded in May.
Students are encouraged to apply earlier rather than later as we always receive many more applications in May. The first deadline for the Student Athlete of the Month is December 1st. Next deadlines are January 5th, February 1st, March 1st, April 1st and May 1st.
Requirements to be eligible for the scholarship:
Must reside in Elm Grove or Brookfield, WI
Senior high school athlete; 2026 graduate
Student athletes are encouraged to submit their application during or after their sport's season
Must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA
Plans to enroll in a post-secondary institution (public or nonpublic university, college, or vocational/technical college)
A Vantage Student Athlete of the Month is chosen each month
The student athletes selected as the Athlete of the Month will be eligible to receive the $1,500 scholarship which will be awarded in late May 2026.
Candidate to be of Italian descent as determined by OSDIA's trustees and selection committee.
Candidate must reside in the following counties: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha.
Graduating seniors of an accredited public or private high school.