Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: February 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026
Eligibility Requirements: Participating in high school basketball program your senior year.
Graduating Sr. from a WI High School.
Must attend a UW System School full time
Must be a resident of WI
Website: https://abnicholasscholars.org/ Info and Application can be found at this website.
Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Eligibility Requirements: See Application
Website: https://wldef.com/scholarships Info and Application can be found at this website.
Amount: Up to $25,000
Deadline: Opens December 1 , 2025 - February 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships)
Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
Be a United States citizen
Amount: $3,000-$5,000
Deadline: December 15, 2025
Information: High School Seniors entering either a 4 year Bachelor of Science Engineering program or a 4 year Bachelor of Science Enginerring Technology program.
Website: https://www.wspe.org/scholarships
Amount: Full tuition and book stipend ($400 a semester)
Deadline: College Application Deadlines
Information: Plan to enroll as a new freshman at the UW-Madison in the fall following High School. 3.o or high GPA, come from a background where applicants have experienced hardship/disadvantage that has impacted their educational opportunities, be a US Citizen, complete the FAFSA
Website: https://mjlsp.wisc.edu/
How to Apply: Applicants who wish to apply to the Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program should highlight these experiences and qualifications in their application/essay to UW-Madison. In addition, individuals completing letters of recommendation are encouraged to directly speak to applicant’s qualifications and characteristics aligned with this competitive scholarship. Below, we outline program values that are treasured by Mercile J. Lee scholars and guide our efforts in supporting students through their educational journey.
Amount: WPPA Scholarship Program determined amount and number of scholarships given.
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Information: Any WI resident enrolling in a college in a course of study leaing int oa police science, criminal justice or law enforcement related field.