We are still in the process of updating for the 2024-25 school year. Scholarships are updated on a monthly basis as we receive new scholarships.

Please refer to this site for information about local and state scholarships that SMSA seniors can apply for. This list is always subject to change and may not be all-inclusive. 

Scholarships are listed under the month they are due. 

Please reach out to Mrs. Cauley or Mrs. McCarthy if you have any questions or need assistance. 

FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Students can apply online for the FDL Area Foundation's Scholarships.

 Click Here for the Fond du Lac Area Foundation's Scholarship Portal.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER

Amount:  Varies

• https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

To apply for these scholarships please read the description and click on the links provided for additional application criteria and submission details. Scholarships are listed by the month they are due. Please click on the link provided to find the exact deadline. 

DUE IN DECEMBER

AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST - MILWAUKEE BRANCH 14 FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Annual Americanism Essay Contest

Amount: $1,000-$2,500

Criteria: FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled.  Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline.  Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.

To Apply: www.fra.org/essay

WOMEN IN TRANSPORTATION (WTS) - MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Varies

Criteria: WTS-Wisconsin Chapter invites women who are pursuing careers in the transportation industry to apply for chapter scholarships (6 in total).  Scholarship application forms and individual criteria for each scholarship can be found on the WTS-Wisconsin Website.

To Apply: https://wtsinternational.formstack.com/forms/2023_24_strategic_partner_scholarships_copy

ENGINEERS FOUNDATION of WISCONSIN (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Multiple Scholarships ranging from $2,500-$7,500

Criteria: This scholarship is intended for seniors planning to study engineering at a four-year ABET accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering and intend to enter the profession of engineering upon graduation.

To Apply: https://www.wspe.org/scholarships

DUE IN JANUARY

LANDS' END SCHOOL STARBOARD SCHOLARSHIP(UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Varies

Criteria: We’re excited to announce our 2024-2025 Lands’ End School Starboard Scholarship program, recognizing the next generation of young leaders to guide our future, is open for entries.

Since 2019, we’ve awarded 24 scholarships – a total of $240,000 – to students who have shown exceptional leadership skills.

Students attending Lands’ End Preferred Schools in grades 8 through 12 are eligible to apply for one of five scholarships worth $5,000 each for school or college tuition.

To Apply:Lands' End Scholarship Application

WISCONSIN AUTOMOTIVE & TRUCK DEALERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Varies

Criteria: This scholarship is intended for high school seniors planning to attend, or currently enrolled in, an automotive, auto collision, or diesel technician program at a NATEF-certified Wisconsin Technical College.  Students must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.  

To Apply: http://www.watda.org/Scholarship

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL’S CHILDHOOD CANCER SIBLING SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $5,000

Criteria: A high school senior enrolling at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and a signed affidavit to affirm sibling’s cancer.

To Apply:https://start.scholarsapply.org/

WISCONSIN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,450 per year for four years

Criteria: Seniors with a parent that is either an active member of WEAC, an active retired member of WEAC, or a parent who passed away while holding a WEAC membership.  Additionally, students must rank in the upper 25% of the class or have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Applicants must also plan to pursue an education major or minor and intend to teach in Wisconsin.  

To Apply: https://weac.org/technical-college-professionals-2/scholarships-for-technical-college-students/

DUE IN FEBRUARY

MARINE CREDIT UNION MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1,000 (9  Awarded)

Criteria: Recipient or the parents/guardians must be members in good standing of Marine Credit Union. Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time collegiate student during the next academic year. To be eligible for one of these scholarships, the applicant must be an MCU member, or the child of an MCU member, and must plan to enroll for the next academic year as a full-time student as determined by the school, college, or university.  MCU pays the scholarship award directly to each recipient’s college or university based on the academic schedule and can be used for tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.  

To Apply: https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/MCUMemberScholarship2025 

EDEN LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1000 (2 awarded)

Criteria: Application selection is based on (top priority) the student's family affiliation with service clubs in the Eden community, such as the Fire Department, Lions Club and/or other service clubs in the area. Also consideration in the selection process will include involvement in local service clubs, fundraisers and family support of these annual fundraising events. Scholarship may be used at any two or four-year program or technical college/ trade school. Return completed application form and other required information by 

Deadline: February 15, 2025 to Mrs. Cauley or Mrs. McCarthy in the North Hall Office. 

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13ASvf_7SiTQ2XWl8Z48UBS43_sLFTA_i/view?usp=sharing

WISCONSIN PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Varies

Criteria: Seniors planning on attending a 2 or 4-year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement-related field (not including law) are eligible. 

To Apply: https://wppa.wufoo.com/forms/s1oic1yo07szewh/

WASBO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,000-$4,000

Criteria: This scholarship is intended for seniors planning to enroll in any accredited college or university and may pursue any course of study.  The awards are designed to provide financial assistance to deserving students.   

To Apply: https://www.wasbo.com/WASBO/WASBO/About_Us/Scholarships_WASBO/Scholarships_HS.aspx#:~:text=In%202025%2C%20the%20following%20WASBO,sponsored%20by%20BMO%20Harris%20Bank

THE AMERICAN LEGION HIGH SCHOOL ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,500-$18,000 (multiple awarded)

Criteria: This scholarship/contest is designed to develop leadership skills, ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and prepare for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.  Applicants must be in high school and a citizen or lawful permanent residents of the United States.  

To Apply:https://wilegion.org/scholarships

DELORES PEMMA SCHOLARSHIP - FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI FOUNDATION (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $5,000

Criteria: Eligible applicants must be Wisconsin residents seeking to enroll as a first-year student at an accredited 2-year Wisconsin technical college.

To Apply:https://www.fcpotawatomi.com/government/foundation/scholarship-opportunities/

LOIS CROWE SCHOLARSHIP - FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI FOUNDATION (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $10,000 ($2,500 per year for 4 years)

Criteria: Eligible applicants must be Wisconsin residents seeking to enroll as a first-year student at an accredited 4-year Wisconsin college or university.

To Apply: https://www.fcpotawatomi.com/government/foundation/scholarship-opportunities/lois-crowe-scholarship/

GSAFE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,000 (4 awarded)

Criteria: The recipients of these awards will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting just and respectful schools for all, with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ students and topics.  This scholarship is open to all Wisconsin high school seniors, regardless of secual orientation and/or gender identity/expression.  To apply, students must be a high school senior, resident of Wisconsin, complete and submit the 4-part application including two letters of recommendation.     

To Apply: https://gsafewi.org/gsafes-2018-youth-scholarship-application-now-available/

ASCE FOX RIVER BRANCH SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $500 - $1,000

Criteria: The Fox River Valley Branch of the Wisconsin Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) provides scholarships to high school students who are pursuing degrees in Civil Engineering and/or a Civil Engineering related field. A selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipient(s) based on quality of academic records, career objectives, and extracurricular activities. All applicants are considered without regard to color, gender, race, creed, or country of origin.

Deadline: February 7th, 2025

To Apply: Scholarship Info: https://branches.asce.org/fox-river-valley/scholarship-offerings

EDUCATORS CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $2,000 (35 awarded)

Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, and demonstration of one or more of Educators Credit Union’s core values (honesty, integrity, fairness, respect and excellence).  Applicants must be the primary owner of an ECU account, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be planning to attend an accredited college or technical school. 

Deadline: February, 28th 2025

To Apply: https://www.ecu.com/community-about/scholarships/

COUSINS SUBS DRIVEN AT HEART SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $2,500 (2 awarded) and $7,500 (2 awarded)

Criteria: High school senior that has a cumulative GPA of 3.5, has participated in a WIAA sanctioned sport, and was involved in civic and/or community organizations and activities during their high school career (grades 9-12).  

To Apply: https://www.cousinssubs.com/foundation/driven-at-heart

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Varies

Criteria: Community Memorial Foundation and the Community Memorial Hospital medical staff are proud to play a role in developing the next generation of health care workers. Multiple scholarships are available to provide financial assistance to students who plan to study for a career in healthcare.  

To Apply: https://www.froedtert.com/menomoneefallsfoundation/scholarship

KOHLER CREDIT UNION DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $10,000 (up to 4 awarded)

Criteria: Student or parent must be Kohler Credit Union members prior to January 1, GPA of at least 3.25, plans to attend 4-year college or university full-time in the state of Wisconsin, and student must have a high school record that indicates achievement and high standards in scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship and involvement in school and community activities.  

To Apply:https://www.kohlercu.com/why-kcu/community/scholarships

2025 FOND DU LAC EVENING LIONS SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $500

Criteria: A $500 Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating SMSA senior with an academic achievement with a 2.0 GPA or above, participation in extracurricular activities, volunteerism in the community and completion of FDL Evening Lions Application Form (see attachments below). Return completed application form and other required information. Deadline: February 28th, 2025 to Mrs. Cauley or Mrs. McCarthy in the North Hall Office. 

To Apply:     Click Here for Information   Click Here for Application  

DUE IN MARCH

DODGE COUNTY 40 Et 8 REGISTERED NURSES SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $300/year for 4 years

Criteria: Applicant must be a resident of Dodge County and attend an accredited school of nursing located in Wisconsin. Students pursuing LPN certification ARE NOT ELIGIBLE for this award. Selection of the recipient will be based upon scholastic achievement, financial need, leadership, and personal character. 

Deadline: March 15th, 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DYo7DNcGotao-ICzbSMO0YtVos5gOhzh/view?usp=sharing

FOND DU LAC EVENING OPTIMIST CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1,000

Criteria: For any student attending a UW-system college, a private college in Wisconsin, or earning a two-year Associates Degree (UW two-year or WI Technical College). You will need 2 letters of recommendation.

Deadline: March 31st, 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sph_qbFzOlAMD5V6jxEA0sPYwdVPeSzr/view?usp=sharing

MPTC Money Smart Essay Contest (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: 15 $1,000 scholarship

Criteria: Wisconsin High School Senior

Deadline: March 7th, 2025

To Apply: https://debtsmarts.org/money-smart-essay

FOND DU LAC SHERRIF'S OFFICE BENEVOLENT SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $500 (5 awarded)

Criteria: Recipient must be a high school senior residing in Fond du Lac County.  

Deadline: March 14th, 2025

To Apply: drive.google.com/file/d/1SPOnSKEBg2vXQq05CCs4ViEMnwHyAW3O/view?usp=sharing 

HAZEL L. STEPHENSON SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)F

Amount:  Varies

Criteria: For any Fond du Lac County resident planning to attend a UW-system college.

Deadline: March 21st, 2025

To Apply:  https://fonddulac.extension.wisc.edu/ss/

FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  Varies

Criteria: For any current high school senior planning to enroll at Fox Valley Technical College following high school graduation.

To Apply: https://www.fvtc.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships/high-school-seniors

ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. OF FOND DU LAC SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1500 

Criteria: The Altrusa Club of Fond du Lac will award two $1500 scholarships to graduating seniors. Completed applications and recommendations must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 3, 2025. The scholarship recipients will be notified by April 2, 2025, and will be invited to attend the Altrusa Club meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Applicants must plan to pursue a course of study resulting in a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of higher learning.

Due: Monday, March 3, 2025. 

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LS1vyYPSNf7KHJIqfaih-awTVgx76i4z/view?usp=sharing

ALPHA DELTA KAPPA PSI CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $500 (1-2 awarded)

Criteria: Applicants must be current high school seniors pursuing a major in education in college.

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-wkPPIjIhDzP-BgsUznFVJQnddIPxNRG/view?usp=sharing

C.D. Smith Construction Grants (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Up to $1,000 for eligible expenses needed to start a career in skilled trade

Criteria: Students must be an active senior in high school, age 18 by July 31, 2025, and seeking a skilled trades career in the construction industry following graduation!

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TAWkZUSDRJ6KNLaheOwptawaeYScehnY/view?usp=sharing

WELDING TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS (District 12 - Milwaukee)  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,000 (25 awarded)

Criteria: Designated for students enrolled in a welding program or a related field, who are attending trade schools, community colleges and four-year universities.  Applicants must complete a personal statement essay, provide an official transcript, demonstrate financial need and provide references.  

Deadline: March 1st, 2025

To Apply: https://scholarship.aws.org/applications/

LAKESHORE ELEMENTARY PTO SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $500

Criteria: Three $500 scholarships available to graduating seniors in the Fond du Lac area that have previously attended at least one full year at Lakeshore Elementary School. 

Deadline: March 20th, 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kKyW5r4UCCcrxfG35Rvww2ZQD9yU9ZXr/view?usp=sharing

AMERICAN LEGION - SCHNEIDER-EMANUEL SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,000

Criteria: Applicant must the son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of a member of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary or applicant must be a member of the Sons of the American Legion Auxiliary or Junior Auxiliary.  Eligibility will be based on moral character, academic excellence, participation and accomplishment in American Legion affiliated activities, leadership and participation in general extra-curricular activities.

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KxLscuYTqqD8A6KT_e6VTclBF4Mhyrw1/view?usp=sharing

SFM FOUNDATION (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,000-$10,000 (renewable yearly for up to 5 years)

Criteria: Applicants must be seniors and the child or stepchild of a worker injured or killed in a work-related accident during employment with a Minnesota or Wisconsin-based employer.  Must demonstrate financial need, academic success, and community service. 

Deadline: March 31st, 2025

To Apply: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.sfmfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sfm-foundation-application.pdf

FOND DU LAC ARTISTS' ASSOCIATION HAROLD BERKHOLZ SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1,500 (2 awarded)

Criteria: The Fond du Lac Artists’ Association is now accepting applications for two $1500 Harold Berkholtz scholarships. Senior High School students in Fond du Lac County High Schools who are pursuing a visual art-related career are invited to apply. Artists are needed in occupations such as:

* Graphic, industrial, textile, interior, landscape, fashion, and web design
* Video art and animation
* Architecture and mechanical engineering  

Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2025.

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UI3gUUWjrAGBYn8qz-B0KV7BaVxTscTe/view?usp=sharing

FOND DU LAC MORNING ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1000

Criteria: The Fond du Lac Morning Rotary encourages young adults to continue their education in the Fond du Lac community after high school graduation. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student planning to attend Marian University or Moraine Park Technical College. Evaluation will be based on how the applicants demonstrated Rotary International's motto of Service Above Self during their high school years.  

Deadline: April 1st, 2025

To Apply:  Click here for Application    Click here for Guidelines 

SKYLINE TECHNOLOGIES SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,500 (1 awarded - renewable yearly for up to 2 years)

Criteria: Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend a four-year or two-year college and pursue a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or Information Technology

To Apply: https://scholarshipsincorg.academicworks.com/

WI MATH COUNCIL ARNE ENGEBRETSEN AWARD(UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $2,000

Criteria: Seniors planning on attending college in the fall to study K-12 education with a strong interest in math are eligible.  The factors that will be considered include: 30% academics, 30% support letter and 40% response to questions.  

To Apply:https://www.wismath.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=10667&pk_association_webpage=22194

WISCONSIN HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC (WHSF)(UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Varies

Criteria: Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident, have a minimum of 2.5 GPA, must be planning to attend an accredited technical college or university in Wisconsin as a full-time student.  Applicants must complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service for the WHSF/Mexican Fiesta. (Dates and times to be determined by the Committee), be a minimum of 25% of Hispanic descent, and attend the Student Informational Forum Decisions of Today, Impact of Tomorrow.

To Apply: https://www.mexicanfiesta.org/scholarship/

SSM HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS(UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $2,000 (4 awarded - must pursue four-year degree) $1,000 (2 awarded - must pursue two-year degree or must reside in Waupun Memorial Hospital service area and pursue a four-year degree)

Criteria: The student must be a high school senior. Must reside in the SSM Health service area. Must be pursuing a career in health care.

To Apply:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EOuBnwCzHTRAheVy7fupVRBhs7U6iKh9/view?usp=sharing

SMSA PPA SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $250

Criteria: The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize one or more SMSA graduating senior student’s contribution to the performing arts. The recipient(s) will be

chosen by an objective point system based on the information supplied in this application, subject to verification (if necessary) on the essay and college attendance the following year. The amount of the scholarship is $250. 

The deadline to submit this application is March 31st, 2025. 

To Apply:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFhz0gkgY7c7RCARXTY6hbUAJH6uhLL3m6NZvhlaxj7eKisg/viewform

THE AMERICAN LEGION - AMERICANISM & GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

Amount: $250-$750 (33 awarded) 

Criteria: This scholarship is open to students in 10th, 11th and 12th grade.  Students will participate in a 50 question test assessing knowledge of U.S Government & History, County Government, Wisconsin Government & History and Flag Etiquette.  

To Apply: https://wilegion.org/scholarship-opportunities-are-here/

AURORA HEALTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Amount: $500 - $1,000

Criteria: Eligible applicants are those who plan to study at an accredited college, university or technical school for any health-related career, including medicine, nursing, physician assistant,

physical/occupational/speech therapy, medical technology, pharmacy, radiology technology, etc. Qualified applicants include high school seniors, and current undergraduate and graduate

students. Must be residents of Fond du Lac, Winnebago, or surrounding counties. 

To Apply: https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/assets/documents/scholarships/oshkosh-scholarship-application.pdf

APRIL

COPS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,000 (3 awarded) & $2,000 (1 awarded)

Criteria: Applicants selected based on review of community service activity, leadership, personal character, and academic achievement.

Deadline: April 4th, 2025

To Apply:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vjF4zX-2DR6CRlSvWFq7kn1j403O7Phf/view?usp=sharing

ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC. OF FOND DU LAC (LAUREL NETT MEMORIAL) SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $2500 

Criteria: The Altrusa Club will award one $2,500 scholarship to a veteran or child of a veteran who will be entering or continuing in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of education. High school seniors, continuing college students, and college graduates pursuing a higher degree or certification in the field of education are eligible to apply, if they are veterans or children of veterans. Completed forms should be postmarked no later than Monday, April 7, 2025, if sent by USPS.  Application forms may also be sent to altrusaoffonddulac@yahoo.com. 

Deadline: April, 7th 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rA6EEar3ZUcowsQq7ndxUYXxHKEYLjy6/view?usp=sharing

FDLSHRM SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1,500 

Criteria: To support the professional development in the field of Human Resources, FDL SHRM has scholarships available. 

Deadline: April 15th, 2025

To Apply: https://www.envisiongreaterfdl.com/fdlshrm/scholarships/

PIER PTO SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $500 

Criteria: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are planning on pursuing further education that have previously attended Pier Elementary School before attending SMSA.

Deadline: April 24th 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17YdCgWyQb_AFs2rifn0pPvNzbDfGv4N_/view?usp=sharing

NATIONAL STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1,000 (1 scholarship awarded)

Criteria: - High school seniors graduating in 2025

- Minimum GPA: 3.0 or higher

Deadline: April 24th, 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12axCpghVgRj5MX71Tdpf0UTBAy0TtrR3/view?usp=sharing Please bring to North Hall Office when completed.

FOND DU LAC POLICE  BENEVOLENT SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  (5 awarded) Two $250, Two $500, One $1000

Criteria: Applicants will be judged on the basis of multiple achievement, character, leadership and community service. Answer with as much detail as possible. Five scholarship awards will be given; Two (2) $250 scholarships, Two (2) $500 scholarships and One (1) $1,000 scholarship..  

Deadline: April 18th, 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oiybmuKozdxJYD90RoX3VZ_AF03dQIDu/view?usp=sharing

AMERICAN LEGION  AUXILIARY UNIT 222 SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $500

Criteria: Candidates for this award shall be a Veteran/Member/Child or Grandchild of an American Legion or Auxiliary member based within 30 mile of Fond du lac County. Applicant must be enrolled in a tuition based educational institution. Applicants must be of good character and have grades which meet entrance requirements at the institution of their choice. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA using a 4.0 base. Judging shall be based on the following: Character/Leadership 30%, Essay/Application 30%, GPA 40%. 

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TnNoP0kOtY2_-8Sq25JjGh7dB0Mpq4me/view?usp=sharing

P.E.O CHAPTER BD SCHOLARSHIPS  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Chapter BD Scholarship:  $1,000

                Delnia Tonjes Scholarship: $750 

Criteria: The P.E.O. Sisterhood is interested in and supportive of women’s higher education.  In this regard, the local Chapter BD of P.E.O. offers two scholarships to women who meet the following criteria.. A student is eligible for no more than two awards.

- Is a female U.S. citizen and is currently attending or graduated from a Fond du Lac County high school. 

- Desires to pursue or is pursuing full time post-high school education. 

- Has been accepted to a school of higher education or is currently attending a school of higher education. (For those not currently attending college, a copy of letter of    acceptance is required.)  

- Has financial need. 

- Will submit a written statement regarding educational and career goals, past efforts to achieve goals, future plan for achieving goals, and financial help needed to achieve goals

Deadline: April 11th, 2025

To Apply:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EtQYwNGzqWub1XXskouIG8y2gchmCC1l/view?usp=sharing 

JOAN M. VANDE CASTLE SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  Minimum $200 ($600 total to be awarded)

Criteria: Student must reside in Fond du Lac, Dodge or Green Lake Counties and enroll in a formal program relative to residential construction such as: Construction Management, Architecture, Building Trades, Engineering (with an emphasis on construction trades), Interior Design, or other related field of study relative to residential construction.

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFrzECl5dOAh8vg40LRP6SowJyuUJN_7/view?usp=sharing 

DAVID G. COOK (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1000 (4 Awarded)

Criteria: Scholarships (4 - $1,000 Scholarships) are available to building and trades

students. The scholarships will be available to students participating in educational fields relative to

residential construction: Construction Management, Architecture, Building Trades, Engineering (with an

emphasis on construction trades), Interior Design, or other related fields of study relative to residential

construction.

To Apply:y:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zg-sd38vv8hSC40-vyf29OBPoy2mOyDf/view?usp=sharing 

AB NICHOLAS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Varies 

Criteria: Students who participate in basketball programs are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the AB Nicholas Scholarship Foundation.

To Apply: https://abnicholasscholars.org/

FDL RUNNING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $500 (3 awarded)

Criteria: Full-time high school senior or college student from the Fond du Lac area (residency radius of 45 miles) pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree. Participated in either Cross Country or Track & Field during High School or college for at least two seasons. 

Deadline: May 1st 2025

To Apply:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tJD6-4usKJUU2oHODQZGjVB-HT_Ef5vM/view?usp=sharing

FISHERMAN'S ROAD FISHING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $500

Criteria: Applicants must be current high school seniors with an interest in pursuing a career in an area related to natural resources.

To Apply: https://fishermansroad.wixsite.com/frfc/scholarship-information   

PEO CHAPTER K MARGUERITE AWARD (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $750 

Criteria: Recipient must be a current high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. 

To Apply:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dhJVi9PGhX1rPUop94eLHTNCySUNYvuD/view?usp=sharing

2024 SHEBOYGAN RIVER PROGRESSIVE FARMERS SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1,000 

Criteria: Applicants must pursue an agriculture-related or environmental science-related academic program at a two or four-year college. 

Deadline: March 15th, 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14KVgRMwN0HSZ1ci5cT0WDm4NVNwm-S02/view?usp=sharing

Roy F. Minna Willis Scholarship (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $4,000 

Criteria: This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior of St. Mary's Springs Academy attending any college, university, or technical college. The applicants will be judged based upon four criteria/listed in descending order of importance: Service contributed to school and community, financial need, The rigors, of the academic program of the student, and recognized achievement of the student. Applications due April 18th and can be turned into the North Hall Office. 

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aQnQ5U2_JITdRIljNb7yZrYIM_B7_YAL/view?usp=sharing 

SYLVESTER & LUCILLE HAENSGEN SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: TBD

Criteria: This scholarship will be awarded to a current SMSA senior that fulfills the following criteria:

• Enrolled at an institution that is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church

• Financial need

• Service contributed to school and community

• Academic Achievement

Applications for this scholarship are available from and must be returned to the North Hall Office by 3:15 P.M. on Friday, April 18th, 2025.

To Apply:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8LE_ffn5Q04h8VNKwEt0VSkLG0-WtER/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103456397308228562553&rtpof=true&sd=true

DANIEL SCHAAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $250

Criteria: This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior of St. Mary’s Springs who plans to attend a college or university and who has been significantly involved in music and/or musical theater while at Springs. The student need not be majoring or minoring in music while in college. 

To Apply: hhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-Ma8ciVUWJkhL56duK8i9RwjBJD2VI-/view?usp=sharing

SMSA BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLASHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  Up to $500 (1-2 awarded to males & 1-2 awarded to females)

Criteria: GPA of 3.00 or higher, must have earned 5+ Varsity Letters, has been accepted to an accredited institution of higher learning (Technical, College, University) and will enroll full time. 

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BydIchTuQDrY95vcMBRTLOgkUQMCpfdL/view?usp=sharing  

TRENT SCHUEFFNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $500 (future award amounts may vary)

Criteria: Recipient must be a current SMSA high school senior planning to attend a two-year or four-year college/university and pursue an "outdoor" major (i.e. Construction Management, Environmental Science/Engineering) or planning to pursue a profession in the trades. 

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y_ZSNjGKPgREQOOB3XE7HjyJvFp-sbEN/view?usp=sharing 

KAITLYN IMMEL SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $1,000 (3 awarded)

Criteria: Senior at SMSA, ACT score of 23 or higher, GPA of 3.5 or higher. Check links below for application and additional requirements.

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ImWfad1rGXPjUEllcq_pdG3eU6MehXYT/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16wNLHj-lAQTevEYzYQD00hpHMu0gGvAm/view?usp=sharing

VAN DYNE LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Amount:  $1,000 (3 awarded)

Criteria: Available to those living in the Van Dyne Fire Department District in the Town of Friendship. Available to those living in the Van Dyne Fire Department District in the Town of Black Wolf. Available to those senior high students attending Horace Mann High School-North Fond du Lac. Available to a senior high student who's parent or grandparent is a member of the Van Dyne Lions Club and are graduating from a high school listed: St. Mary's Springs Academy, WLA, Lourdes, Oshkosh West, Oshkosh North, Fond du Lac High School, Laconia High School, Valley Christian High School, and Fond du Lac Christian School.

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aklhjy2Fgk3kXPNDbL-NkXk_8ag3o9kT/view?usp=sharing 

FOND DU LAC AREA INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

Amount:  $500

Criteria: Available to senior students who are residents of Fond du Lac County and graduating from area high schools who will be pursuing college or technical degrees.

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMUPDreOqARHJ0kooosQlVb3T8vEEa_U/view?usp=sharing

FOND DU LAC POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Amount:  $500 (2 awarded) & $1,000 (1 awarded)

Criteria: Applicants will be judged on the basis of multiple achievement, character, leadership and community service. 

To Apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HQACLsGVkV1MCm3tNtfpOjNI7eS_e70n/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112511267730368360499&rtpof=true&sd=true

AB NICHOLAS SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: Varies

Criteria: To be eligible, students must be a Wisconsin resident, participated in basketball their senior year, and plans to attend a UW-System school.  

To Apply: www.AbNicholasScholars.org Scholarship Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lFPAmpJ4qOQqKqB4oVwqOMeUe7r80GN7/view?usp=sharing

MAY

ABORTION DIALOGUE ACADEMY - PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  Students can earn $2k per year, up to $8k during their undergrad. The deadline to apply is May 2rd 2025.

Criteria: We’re offering multiple pro-life scholarships for college students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and several other schools throughout the nation. Students can see the full list of campuses on our website.

To Apply: www.abortiondialogueacademy.org/scholarship

KIDS CHANCE OF WISCONSIN SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: Up to $5000

Criteria: Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin is an organization providing educational scholarships to the children of Wisconsin workers who have been seriously injured or killed due to work-related accidents

Deadline: June 15th, 2025  

To Apply:https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/KidsChanceofWisconsinApplication2025

SOUTH SHORE OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION STUDENT-ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount:  $500 (2 Awarded) 

Criteria: Applicants must have a history of participation in one or more of the following sports in high school: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball

Deadline: May 1st, 2025

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-WTS5M_s8XJPQ-MFEM9tym242gRvNc4J/view?usp=sharing

WISCONSIN TOWNS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,000 (7 awarded)

Criteria: Applicants must be current seniors planning to attend a public or private college or university in Wisconsin.  The background information form and essay response must be mailed to Wisconsin Towns Association, W7686 County Road MMM, Shawano, WI 54166-6086.

Deadline: May 23rd 2025

To Apply: https://www.wisctowns.com/resources/scholarship/

Application: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.wisctowns.com/documents/2025-Background-Info-Sheet-1.pdf

THEDACARE FAMILY OF FOUNDATIONS NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS 

Amount:  $2,500 (4 awarded - Diane Bergstrom Scholarship) & $1,000 (4 awarded - Boehnlein Scholarship)

Criteria: Be seeking a nursing degree and have been accepted to, or currently attending, a school with an accredited nursing program. Reside primarily within one of the counties in the ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah service area. This includes the following counties: Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, or Winnebago.

To Apply: https://bit.ly/3JtKoSC 

June

2025-2026 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP  (UPDATED FOR 2024 - 25)

Amount: $1,000 (per year)

Criteria: This is the application for the Workforce Development Scholarship. This scholarship is for students pursuing associate degrees, technical training or certificates to enter the construction industry. Please review the Criteria Page to ensure you qualify for the Workforce Development Scholarship. 

To Apply:https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/102260

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MERCURY RACING EXCELLENCE IN TRADE SCHOLARSHIP 

Amount:  $5,000 (2 awarded)

Criteria: The student must be a high school senior or recent graduate from a public or private high school/junior college within the districts of: Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Oshkosh, Mayville, Ripon, Rosendale-Brandon, Waupun, Oakfield, Lomira, Randolph, Campbellsport, or New Holstein. Must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; submission of official transcript required. Must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, advisor, employer or other professional reference. Must intend to further education in a trade-related field as a full-time student (must provide enrollment information).

To Apply: http://bit.ly/422Oh8f 

WISCONSIN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Amount: Varies

Criteria: This scholarship is open to students with will be attending a nationally accredited, post-secondary school with future plans in the restaurant and hospitality industry, such as Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management and Food Science.  

To Apply: http:www.wirestaurant.org/ef/scholarships

LUTSEY-WASEDA FARMS SCHOLARSHIP

Amount:  $10000 ($2500/year)

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 (Families with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $20,000 or less are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Should your EFC fall above $20,000, you may still apply for the scholarship. Please review the Financial Information Requirements for further details)

To Apply: https://scholarship.wasedafarms.com/apply/ 

WISBROKER SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $500

Criteria: Senior student with minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 who has participated in at least six full sports seasons during high school.  Applications must include a 500-word essay responding to the topic "Why I should receive this scholarship...", four recommendation letters (athletic director, two coaches, guidance counselor), and proof of financial need.

To Apply: Wisbroker Sports Scholarship Instructions & Application

DAJJ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Amount:  Varies

Criteria: (DAJJ Athletic): Applicants must have participated in at least one year of Cross Country or Wrestling. (DAJJ Academic): Everyone is encouraged to apply. This is to support a student going to a four year, two year or tech college. 

To Apply: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9VsrVbg-HE7b-tsu6k003nfqD_5nsIY9pUvuDpvoFM/edit 

ELLINGTON MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP 

Amount:  $1000

Criteria: Applicants must be current high school seniors whose parents are current Ellington Mutual Insurance Company policyholders. 

To Apply: https://ellingtonmutual.com/about-us/scholar-application/ 

UAW LOCAL 833 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Amount:  $250-$500 (14 awarded)

Criteria: Limited to graduating high school students who plan to pursue education at an accredited university or trade school. Must be a dependent of a current active or retired member of UAW Local 833 (Kohler Co.) 

To Apply: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eXxJp9eqg30LRTzqahn_JtD32w_kehMk/view 

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