Scholarships

WESTconsin Credit Union is offering $500 SCHOLARSHIPS to graduating high school seniors from the class of 2026. The goal is to award two scholarships in each community served by a WESTconsin office.

• Applicant must have cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 point scale

• Students need to have been a primary account holder with WESTconsin Credit Union as of August 31, 2025 to qualify

Applications will be accepted October 1, 2025 through March 1, 2026

Visit WESTconsin Credit Union, click on About US, Click on  SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

We are excited to introduce the Kindness Counts Scholarship — a $500 award granted to two students who exemplify kindness through their actions, character, and leadership. These scholarships recognize individuals who consistently make a positive impact in their communities by living out the values that define our Kindness Counts mission.

• Applicant must have cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 point scale

• Students need to have been a primary account holder with WESTconsin Credit Union as of August 31, 2025 to qualify

Applications will be accepted October 1, 2025 through March 1, 2026

Visit WESTconsin Credit Union, click on About US, Click on  SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Johnson Family Scholarship 

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will demonstrate the following characteristics: leadership skills, scholastic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service, and a desire to complete a post-secondary education. 

Award Amount: For the Class of 2026, the Kelly Johnson Foundation (KJF), will select up to three scholarship recipients in the United States who will receive an award worth $250 toward tuition at an accredited four-year college or university.

Requirements: Scholarship applicants must complete the attached application and provide additional information as stated. KJF’s Johnson Family Scholarship Committee will review the applications and make the final decision. 

Please note the Johnson Family Scholarship is available to all United States-based students, but the scholarship program is not guaranteed to produce a winner at each high school submitted by applicants for the Class of 2026.

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The Hagan Scholarship is a need-based merit scholarship for goal driven students. They will be awarding 1,200 new four-year scholarships for the upcoming 26-27 academic year in college.

• Must attend a high school in the U.S.

• Students eligible regardless of nationality or citizenship

• Unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

• Must enroll in a four-year college/university for fall 2026

• FAFSA not required to apply

• Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026- September 1, 2026

Fall 2025 Application Deadline is December 1, 2025

To learn more about the scholarship, please click here

To create an account and apply, please click here

National Society of Professional Engineers - WI

• The Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarship 4 Scholarships, of $3,000 each

• The Louis C Geiger Scholarship 3 Scholarships of $3,000 each.

•  The Terry Ni Engineering Scholarship 1 to 6 Scholarships at a minimum of $3,000 each.

• The Robert G. Cooper Scholarship 1 Scholarship of $3,000.

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Society of Professional Engineers, the EFW promotes engineering education through annual scholarships. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and need.

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Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

Receive scholarships and cash awards by participating in the Awards!

• American Voices & Visions Award

• The Flaunt It Award

• The Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon

• Portfolio Scholarships

• New York Life Award

• Best-in-Grade Award

Beldenville Old Car Scholarship

The Beldenville  Old Car Club is offering two $500 scholarships going on to further their education in an auto related field. 

• Must be a resident of Pierce County

• Applications due April 1, 2026

• Must be pursuing an auto related field of education

• Mail APPLICATION to:

John Hines

N3202 840th Street 

Hager City, WI 54014

AB Nicholas Scholarship Foundation

The Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation seeks to make a college degree affordable for Wisconsin high school students who participate as players or managers in their school’s basketball program. Need-based scholarships, renewable annually, are offered for two- and four-year programs at any University of Wisconsin System school.  

To Qualify:

• Resident of Wisconsin

• Basketball program participant in their senior year

• Planning to attend a UW sytstem school

• Not participating in sports at the Division 1 level in college

• Apply between Feb. 1 through April 30, 2026

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WISA Youth Scholarship Program for HS Seniors whose parents are ACTIVE MEMBERS of WI Police and Fire Departments

• One $1500 Youth Scholarship will be awarded to a son/daughter of an active-duty police department member and one to a son/daughter of an active-duty fire department member.

• Deadline to apply if Sunday, March 1, 2026

Visit the WEBSITE to apply

THE HORATIO ALGER CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP

For Current high school seniors and non-traditional students interested in pursuing an associate's degree or certificate program

• Apply between March 15 and June 15, 2026

Visit the WEBSITE to apply

THE HORATIO ALGER UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

For current high school juniors, high school seniors, and college students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree

• Junior Application Period: December 1 - March 1

• Senior Application Period:  December 1 - February 15

Visit the WEBSITE to apply

2026 Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships

Each year, Wisconsin 4-H recognizes outstanding students in our communities with scholarships that celebrate dedication, leadership, and achievements in 4-H. We're excited to announce that this year we will be awarding more than $20,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni.

Applications for eligible high school seniors and 4-H alumni opened on Jan. 1, 2026. To apply, applicants must:

• Have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least three years

• Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• Be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college, or technical school during the 2026-2027 academic school year

• Have not received a Wisconsin 4-H Collegiate Scholarship

Visit the WEBSITE to apply

• Sterbenz-Ryan Scholarship --- Financial Need and Challenges Beyond Peers

• Steve Brovold Scholarship --- UWRF Male Student in Elementary Education

• Mark Lightfoot Scholarship --- Welding via Northwood Tech/New Richmond

• Tim Scott Scholarship --- College, Demonstrated Volunteerism

• Kevin & Rita Vance Scholarship --- Tech/Trade School

• Western WI Automotive Trades Scholarship --- Tech/Trade School

• Dale Nordquist Scholarship --- Tech/Trade School

• Frank Chaney Memorial Scholarship --- The Arts

• Dale & Delores Willi Scholarship --- Music

• Hudson Physicians Scholarship --- Healthcare Careers

• Stinn & Oebser Scholarship --- College or Trade School

• Bethany's Butterflies --- For students with IEP's

Apply January 1 - March 15

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Badger State Sheriffs' Association Scholarship

The Badger State Sheriffs' Association (BSSA) will provide four scholarships graduating in the Spring of 2026 and enrolled in continuing education for Fall 2026 at a WI Tech College or University. 

• Scholarship amount is $1000.

• Must be pursuing careers in criminal justice or related public fields.

• Musat be a WI resident

• Minimum GPA of  2.5

• Provide a copy of high school transcript

Click HERE for application

Security Financial Bank Scholarship

Each year, SFB awards up to two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in each of its markets. Recipients are chosen based on involvement in school, youth organizations and community events with particular preference given to students pursuing a career in finance, accounting, or business administration. 

• Applicant or parent/guardian mush be an account holder of SFB

Click HERE to apply

CVTC Foundation

The CVTC Foundation offers over 400 scholarship opportunities. 

• Current high school senior who will be attending CVTC this coming summer and fall 

• Any student with a CVTC student ID is eligible to apply

• Deadline for applications is September 18, 2026

Click HERE to apply

Student Instructions for Scholarship application

St. Croix Electric Cooperative Scholarships

St. Croix Electric Cooperative is once again offering scholarships to high school seniors whose parents are St. Croix Electric Cooperative customers. 

• We offer three scholarship types: Five $1,500 Cooperative Principles scholarships

• 18 $750 District Draw Scholarships

•  $1,000 Willink Cooperative Leadership scholarship (available to those entering an ag-related field). 

We also offer scholarships for students entering a lineworker program.

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St. Croix Valley Collectors Scholarship

The St. Croix Valley Collector's Association will be awarding upt to two (2) $1,000 scholarships to qualified, graduating high school seniors.

To qualify:

• Graduating senior in the spring of 2026

Respond by addressing in a letter answering the following questions:

• Provide name, address, phone #, email, high school, and parent/guardian name

• Identify your choice of future academic or vocational program and school attending

• Provide details of your academic plans and career goals

• Describe personal talents and leadership skills, and describe leadership positions held

• Describe activities, sports, or clubs you have been active with during high school

• Answer the following essay question (Maximum 500 words) on a separate piece of paper: Why is preserving our agricultural heritage important to you, your family, and/or our community. (NOTE: DO NOT put your name on the page containing your essay).

• Preference given to student attending post-high school program with an emphasis in an agriculture related field.

• Deadline: Must be postmarked by March 25, 2026

• Send information and essay to:

Charity Lubich

N675 County Rd QQ

Prescott, WI 54021

Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services

PCS offers both general education scholarships and an electrical line worker scholarship.  Our statewide organization, Wisconsin Electric Cooperative Association (WECA), also provides general education scholarships.  These scholarships are all available to graduating high school seniors. Federated Youth Foundation, Inc., which is funded by forfeited capital credits, offers a scholarship to a pre-law or law student who has an interest in cooperative law.

Visit the WEBSITE to apply

VVA 331 Scholarship

The St. Croix Valley Chapter 331 of the Vietnam Veterans of America has established a scholarship to provide two (2), $1,000 awards this year to a graduating senior who plans to continue his or her education in a higher education program that is eligible for student loans and/or grants.  This can be a diploma program, associate degree program or higher. 

To qualify the senior must meet the following requirements:

• Be a legal relative of a Vietnam era Veteran or be sponsored by a Vietnam era Veteran.  In the case of a deceased Veteran, you may interview a close family member. Please ask for assistance if your student needs a sponsor by calling John Telschow 651-470-3151 or Dave Niederer 715-377-8562.

•  Be a graduating senior during the current school year with a minimum 2.0 GPA

• Submit an application form and essay by Mail or electronically** to: vva331scholarship@yahoo.com  no later than April 1st of this year.

• Submit a teacher/mentor evaluation form and/or a comment sheet by April 1st.

• Be a resident of Polk, Pierce, St. Croix, Dunn or Pepin County in Wisconsin or Washington or Goodhue County in Minnesota.

Application:  (3 Parts)

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

St. Croix Harley-Davidson and St. Croix Valley H.O.G.

In conjunction with the St. Croix Valley Foundation, two (2) $1000 scholarships will be awarded to two (2) students in the St. Croix Valley Area.

Application is open from March 15-March 31, 2026.

Complete the form and send your essay to:

St. Croix Harley-Davidson 

Attention: Ginger Zehm

2060 Highway 65 

New Richmond, WI 54017