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

Website: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships/

Amount: Up to $60,000

Deadline: December 1, 2025

Website: https://haganscholarships.org/

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.