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.
Four $500 Scholarships Will Be Awarded
Eligibility
Be a Wisconsin resident. Residency is defined by WSCA when"
An independent student or the parents of a dependent student have continuously resided in Wisconsin for the previous 12 months.
A student has continuously enrolled a minimum of one academic year within the past 12-month period at a Wisconsin high school.
Be a graduating Wisconsin high school student during the current academic year.
In the state of Wisconsin for any reason, other than a temporary purpose (ie. student visa, travel visa, etc.)
Are attending a public or private high school in Wisconsin
Will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2026-2027 school year.
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At Kohler Credit Union, we’re committed to supporting our members at every stage of life, including their journey toward higher education. We know that financial barriers can stand in the way of dreams, which is why we’re granting up to five $10,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. These scholarships are awarded in annual installments of $2,500 for up to four years, helping to ease the financial burden along the path to success.
Requirements:
Student or their parents must be members of Kohler Credit Union two years prior to the beginning of the school year (defined at September 1 of current school year). Click here to review membership eligibility.
A cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a 4-point scale)
Definite plans to attend a 4-year college or university full time in Wisconsin
A high school record that indicates achievement and high standards in scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship and involvement in school and community activities.
The Fluid Power Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship available to students pursuing fluid power education. Multiple scholarships are available for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.
A completed, eligible application will be evaluated on the following:
Submission of an Online Kaleidoscope Application
Declaration of a Fluid Power Related Degree Program*
A 400-500 Word Essay that Addresses the Following Prompts:
Describe your career goals and aspirations. In your response, discuss why you are interested in learning about our technology and how you believe it can support your future success.
What experience do you have with fluid power technologies? This could include prior experience, projects you look forward to, or applications of hydraulics or pneumatics that inspire you.
A 200 Word Essay that Address the Following Prompt:
Please describe your extracurricular activities, community involvement, leadership roles, work or internship experience, and any awards or honors you have received.
Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 Scale
Enrollment Verification Document
Transcript
Letter of Recommendation
Please contact Haley Nemeth at hnemeth@nfpa.com with any questions.
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
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.
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.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship - Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 4pm