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What is the Driven at Heart Scholarship Contest?

Cousins Subs, along with the brand’s partner, Donald Driver, will honor WIAA high school senior athletes who demonstrate academic excellence, sports leadership and community involvement, with a chance to win up to $7,500 in scholarship funds for continuing education.

Entry Dates: February 1 – 28, 2026

First Place Prize: $7,500 scholarship awarded to one male and one female athlete

Runner up Prize: $2,500 scholarship awarded to one male and one female athlete

Finalists:

• Four finalists will be selected by the Make It Better Foundation Committee, including Donald Driver and reps from the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame by the end of May 2026.

• Each of the four finalists are required to attend the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 76th Anniversary Induction Ceremony in July 2026, or an alternative event planned by Cousins Subs if the induction ceremony does not take place for any reason.

• Each of the four finalists will receive a travel stipend of $100 and hotel accommodations for the student and up to two adult family members for the evening of the event.

Who Can Apply?

Any Wisconsin high school senior graduating in 2026, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5, participation in a WIAA-sanctioned sport and involvement in civic and/or community organization(s) or activities during their high school career.

More information here!

Zonta Club of Madison & Zonta Madison Foundation are proud to support the Zonta International Young Women in Leadership Award (YWLA) program. Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. Zonta believes that young women are key to the advancement of women in public service and is committed to supporting development of leadership skills and careers in public service.

The YWLA award recognizes students’ commitment to volunteerism, leadership achievements, and dedication to the advancement of the status of women worldwide. Recipients are awarded $1,000 from our club and are sent on to District level for consideration, with the possibility of a $5,000 additional award from Zonta International. Funds are to be used for tuition, fees and materials needed for course work. 

Applications and instructions should be downloaded from the Zonta International website. 

The National Farmers Organization (NFO) is sponsoring their annual Steve Pavich and Frank Pries Memorial Scholarship and Farm Kids for College Scholarship for Wisconsin high school seniors interested in pursuing an education in agriculture. Applicants will automatically be eligible to win both scholarships by completing one application. 

To Qualify —

To be eligible for the scholarships you must:

• Be a high school senior in the U.S.
  Major in an agricultural field at an accredited college or university

In addition to the two-page application, please send:

• Typed essays, listed in the application

• Two letters of reference

• Official high school transcript, and official GPA

• Official ACT or SAT score

• A recent photo for use in future scholarship promotions, member publications, social media and on our web site, www.nationalfarmers.com. (It will only be used if you earn a scholarship. Photos will not be returned.)

National Farmers Organization Application

Vennelag Lodge is offering a $1,000 scholarship to an applicant who has Norwegian heritage. This scholarship is available to a high school graduate or to a student currently attending an accredited post-secondary or technical college or a student who has chosen to postpone further education and now plans to attend an accredited post-secondary school or technical college.

The applicant needs to submit the following criteria:

• Transcript showing successful completion of high school and evidence of maintaining a 2.5 GPA or better

•  Transcript showing successful completion of previous semester in post-secondary and evidence of maintaining a 2.5 GPA or better

• A student choosing to postpone further education will need to submit a high school completion transcript with evidence of maintaining a 2.5 GPA or better

These items, official school transcript and a copy of the acceptance letter, must be submitted with this application. Payment will be sent to the school of choice.

Vennelag Lodge Scholarship

The Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation (WROF), Inc. is delighted to announce the 2026-2027 WROF, Inc. Premier Scholarship Awards Program! With gratitude to a generous gift from Rural Mutual Insurance, two additional scholarships will be made available for this year. The WROF, Inc. will present a total of seven $3,000 scholarships to rural Wisconsin high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education in Wisconsin with plans to return to rural Wisconsin upon graduation. The application will be available on this webpage from Monday, January 5, 2026, until 11:59 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026.

The award recipients will be selected by an ad-hoc committee of volunteers of the WROF, Inc.

Scholarship Requirements:

• The high school senior has lived in rural Wisconsin for at least two years. WROF, Inc. defines “rural” as a non-metropolitan area with a population of 35,000 or fewer.

• The high school senior is attending a public, private, or home school in Wisconsin.

• The high school senior is pursuing post-secondary education in Wisconsin and plans on returning to rural Wisconsin upon graduation.

• The high school senior will pursue a degree in a field that will support the economy and well-being of rural communities in Wisconsin. This includes fields in agriculture, healthcare, large animal veterinary care, environmental studies, and sustainable practices.

• The high school senior has financial need.

The award will support post-secondary tuition and educational expenses in Wisconsin schools.

All recipients will be required to attend an awards luncheon with the WROF, Inc. Board of Directors on Monday, August 3, 2026 to receive your scholarship check. The location will be announced.

WROF Application

The Baraboo Area Senior Citizen Organization will be awarding four (4) one time, gifts in the

amount of $500 each. To be eligible for a one time gift, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. The applicant must be planning to enter higher education or technical training to become a person working in a field involving the care and wellbeing of senior citizen(s) on a full time or part-time basis.

2. The applicant must attend high school in Sauk County.

3. The applicant must be a senior in high school with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (B average or better).

Upon successful completion of the first semester of college, university, community college or trade school, the recipient will send an official transcript of grades and verification of enrollment for the second semester to receive the gift.

Application available here!

Criteria:

• Planned entry or eligibility for entry into a full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university with a declared major of Civil Engineering.

• The scholarship will be paid to the student following successful completion of the 1st semester and proof of enrollment of the 2nd semester of college.

Application available here!

Financial need-Will be considered.

Intended School-Any accredited one or two year technical or vocational school or two or four year college.

Personal characteristics: Preference is a student who has been assigned an IEP or 504 plan throughout their high school years.

Work history: Will be considered and held to be more important than extra-curricular activities.

Extra-curricular activities: Will be considered.

Social activities: Family (Parents and/or Grandparents) membership with the Elks organization will be considered.

Schedule of payment: One payment of $1,000 upon proof of registration. Scholarship money is paid directly to the school.

Time limit for use of money: Must be used within one year of Honors Night. Request for scholarship funding must be postmarked on or before February 15 of the scholarship year.

Eligibility if other scholarship money is received: Priority is the student who has no other scholarship but may go to eligible student who is receiving other scholarships.

Baraboo Elks Scholarship Application

With the ever increasing need for qualified applicants in the workforce today, Wisconsin Metals is happy to support students that want to further their education in the welding and manufacturing field and offer a $500.00 scholarship. This will be a one-time scholarship with the following criteria:

• Applicants must be preparing to study in the welding or manufacturing field.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical college.

• Applicants will be judged on academic performance, active in school and community and must have a financial need.

• Applicants must maintain a B/C average in the first semester of college.

• Email reference letter and email to rtracy@wimetals.com 

• Deadline for scholarship is April 1, 2026.

Reference letter and a one page essay on how they feel they are a deserving candidate of the scholarship and a committee from Wisconsin Metals will determine the recipient.

Student must be a graduating senior who is pursuing a Conservation or Environmental Studies career, etc., and will be continuing their education at a recognized college, university, or vocational school. We consider a wide variety of studies beside above criteria if no apps for above criteria.

General Information

The award is a single grant up to $1,000. The money will be sent to the bursar’s office. Half being applied the first semester and second half given the second semester in the same school calendar year. Upon receipt of verification of your enrollment, payments will be sent to the bursar’s office at the approved institution of your choice.

Applications must be returned to Walleye of Wisconsin, Ltd., c/o David Hacker, N554 Schoepp Road Lot #1, Sauk City, WI 53583 no later than April 1st , 2026.

Walleye of Wisconsin Scholarship

HS Seniors in the Cambridge, Lodi, Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Heights are eligible.  Students must be pursuing a degree in Education.  There are four -- $1000 scholarships available.

Application form here

The Thomas H. Lutsey Scholarship is a four-year $10,000 scholarship for students pursuing an agriculture career that will benefit our rural Wisconsin communities. Since its inception in 1986, the scholarship has awarded over $700,000 in gifts to more than 100 college students committed to advancing the field of agriculture in northeast Wisconsin.

To apply for the Thomas H. Lutsey Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Current graduating senior attending a high school within 150 miles of Green Bay

• Attending an accredited 4-year college/university

  • Students can apply if they plan on attending a 2-year technical school first to then transfer to a 4-year program as a full-time student

• Pursuing a career with an agriculture focus that will enhance rural communities

  • Examples include dairy science, animal science, agriculture engineering, veterinary medicine, agriculture economics, biotechnology, environmental science, agri-business

• Minimum 3.0 high school GPA

• Minimum 19 ACT composite score

• Student with a rural or agriculture background

• Financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA

Thomas H Lutsey Scholarship Application

  The Minnesota Chapter of FarmHouse Fraternity would like to inform you of an academic scholarship for male high school juniors and seniors or transfer students who are planning to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. There will be multiple scholarships up to $1,000 available to students regardless of their major. The scholarships are awarded based on the individual’s Academic Achievement, Leadership Experience, Extracurricular Involvement and Career Motivation, not their likelihood to join a fraternity. 

   If you are unfamiliar with us, FarmHouse is an international fraternity open to students of all majors and backgrounds. With nearly 40 chapters throughout the United States and Canada, the FarmHouse motto is “Builder of Men.” We strive to excel in four areas of our lives: Intellectually, Spiritually, Socially/Morally, and Physically. We call these the ‘four pillars’ of FarmHouse. Members of the Minnesota Chapter are perennially identified as leaders on campus in academics, and athletics, as well as in campus and community involvement. FarmHouse Fraternity has always had strong ties to both FFA and 4-H. Additionally, we are a Dry House, meaning we are an alcohol and drug-free property. This provides a unique environment for young men to develop their future career and leadership goals.

FarmHouse Scholarship Application 2026

Scholarship Eligibility

In order to be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• be attending a college or university in the fall of 2026.

• carry a nine-hour credit load unless you are applying for a scholarship for a single course.

• have maintained a B grade average (3.0 based on a 4.0 scale).

• be a resident in Hansen’s IGA Market trade area.

Recipients and non-recipients will be notified by mail. If you are chosen as a recipient, Scholarships will be paid after your first semester college transcript is submitted to Hansen’s IGA Market Scholarship Committee.

Hansen's IGA Application

If you are interested in pursuing a career in a skilled trade, let us help you! This scholarship can be used towards tuition, purchase of equipment and tools, and other related expenses on your way towards a rewarding career in trade. This scholarship can be used outside of a formal degree program including apprenticeships. 

Eligibility-

• Sauk Prairie High School Graduate of the current calendar year. 

• Entering ANY skilled trade, not limited to formal degree programs or schools. 

• Application sent to KyleErtmerScholarshipFund@gmail.com and received before April 30th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. 

Scholarship application can be found here! 

The Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program at UW-Madison, established 40 years ago, offers a four-year merit-based scholarship to academically talented and outstanding students who have experienced hardship or disadvantages, which have impacted their educational opportunities. Students are chosen from a national pool of high school seniors for their potential to succeed in a rigorous academic environment. Please see our website for more information about our eligibility criteria.
Four-year, full tuition scholarship

• $400 semesterly stipend (fall and spring semesters only; 8 semesters maximum)

• One-on-one high touch advising 

• Mentorship opportunities  

• Social and Volunteer events 

• Access to free learning support centers

• Monthly Program Meetings with distinguished faculty, staff, and alumni 

• A supportive community of scholars promoting community-building and intercultural understanding 

More information found here! 

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 four-year programs at University of Wisconsin System schools only. Over the last 10 plus years, we have proudly helped make a  college education affordable for 680+ students and look forward to continuing that tradition.

The Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation accepts applications from qualifying seniors each year between February 1 and June 20. Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than June 30th at the email address on file.

You must be participating in your high school’s boys or girls basketball program during this (your senior) year either as a player or a manager.

You must be a senior graduating this year from a Wisconsin high school – public or private.

You must attend a University of Wisconsin System school as a full-time student (at least 12 credits), enrolled in a 4-year program.

To renew your scholarship, you must maintain performance consistent with the original award criteria, including a cumulative grade point average greater than 2.0.

For more information and eligibility, visit the website. Application period will open February 1.