Scholarships
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Welcome to the scholarship database and resource page. We are working with community partners to consolidate our local scholarship information at West Allis Central High School to provide our community with easier access to local resources.
Featured & Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
The Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association
Award Amount: $3,000
Due Date: January 15, 2021
More information & application: http://www.watda.org/Scholarship
The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $80,000
Due Date: January 28, 2021
More information and application: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/opportunity-scholarship/
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Due Date: February 1, 2021
More information & application: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/?SFMC_cid=EM222207-&rid=171445250
Society of Manufacturing and Engineers Education Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Due Date: February 1, 2021
More Information & Application: https://www.smeef.org/sme-education-foundation-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020%20-%20Scholarships%20-%20Personify%20-%20Educators&_zs=FFD6j1&_zl=44LD7
WASBO Foundation
Due Date: February 1, 2021
More information & Application: drive.google.com/file/d/1wyaJQnp-VhhTU7zQyW5JbpvXcIAFOlSa/view?usp=sharing
Wisconsin American Legion Oratorical Contest
Award Amount: Up to $25,000
Due Date: February 13, 2021
More Information & application: https://wilegion.org/oratorical-scholarships/
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Program
Award Amount: $10,000
Due Date: February 18, 2021
More information & application: learnmore.scholarsapply.org/amazonfutureengineer/
National Farmers Organization
Award Amount: $1,000
Due Date: February 23, 2021
More Information & Application: https://www.nationalfarmers.com/scholarships/
Bridging the Dream
Award Amount: $10,000
Due Date: March 8, 2021
More information & application: www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream
Completing the Dream
Award Amount: $2,500
Due Date: March 8, 2021
More information & application: www.salliemae.com/landing/completing-the-dream
Jazz Unlimited Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $1,500
Due Date: March 21, 2021
More Information & application: https://jazzunlimitedmke.org/scholarships-programs/
Kohler Credit Union
Award Amount: $10,000
Due Date: March 14, 2021
More information & application: https://www.kohlercu.com/about-us/scholarships/
PB & J Scholarship
Award Amount: $500-$1,000
Due Date: May 31, 2021
More Information & Application: scholarsapp.com/scholarship/pbj-scholarship
EI Dabe Ritter Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,500
Due Date: June 30, 2021
More information & application: https://www.personalinjurylawyerslosangeles.com/#scholarship
Abbott and Ferner Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Due Date: June 12, 2021
More information & Application: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Scholarship Programs for Wisconsin Students
Award Amount: Varies
Due Date: Varies
More information & Applications: https://studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php
Local Scholarships
Wisconsin Elks Association Most Valuable Student Contest
Award Amount: range from $1,000 - $12,500
Due Date: November 15, 2020
More information & application: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship
Due Date: November 17, 2020
Award Amount: $10,000
Application & More Information: https://www.kohleducation.org/studentexcellence/
Fleet Reserve Association Milwaukee Branch 14 Americanism Essay Contest
Due Date: December 1, 2020
Award Amount: varies
Application & more information: https://www.fra.org/fra/Web/Events_and_Programs/7_12th_Grade_Essay_Contest/Web/Content/Essay_Contest.aspx?hkey=707c4b42-2eb8-4992-9d57-31b8bd14c68a
Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin
Due Date: December 21, 2020
Award Amount: $2,000
Application & more information: https://www.wspe.org/scholarships
WSCA Scholarships
Due Date: December 21, 2020
Award Amount: $500
Application & More Information: https://www.wscaweb.org/awards-scholarships/scholarships/
HAMP Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: January 9, 2021
More information & application: https://sites.google.com/view/hampfoundation/how-to b -apply?authuser=0
Wisconsin Elks Association Legacy Awards
Award Amount: $4,000
Due Date: February 5, 2021
More information & application: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfm
Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships
Award Amount: Varies
Due Date: February 17, 2021
More information & application: https://programs.applyists.com/syf/#1532705644069-1264de34-e5ec
Garry Wisbroker Sports Scholarship
Award Amount: $750
Due Date: February 26, 2021
More information & application: docs.google.com/document/d/1PNE6jifjjm4o3E3exusPiiVJdywQ0Gxt/copy
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Due Date: March 1, 2021
More Information & Application: drive.google.com/file/d/1Y1a7uHsyzojBP_K-q7P62pp72RCn15jQ/view?usp=sharing
Women’s Club of West Allis
Award Amount: $750
Due Date: March 31, 2021
More information & application: http://www.gfwcwomansclubwestalliswi.org/woman-s-club-scholarship2.html
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Scholarship Program
Award Amount: $2,500 - $5,000
Due Date: March 1, 2021
More information & Application: http://milwaukeerotary.com/scholarships/
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Due Date: March 15, 2021
More information & application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sLfeGKT7QGR3VOalJlYU5Pa3Vzd2VibXZSdGthTFFIS0RZ/view?usp=sharing
Milwaukee Area Retired Teachers' Association
Award Amount: $2,000
Due Date: March 15, 2021
More information & application: drive.google.com/file/d/1CmaGW3nzKjqpIO3PlaoPulC16o6iaBU1/view?usp=sharing
General Mitchell PTA Scholarship
Award Amount: $650
Due Date: March 26, 2021
More information & application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mNvILxOj0IzmDdq1Tgi5HvNpViKnS7EA/view?usp=sharing
First United Methodist Church - West Allis
Award Amount: $1,000
Due Date: March 30, 2021
More information & application: docs.google.com/document/d/1sO-rcX_9LuXChyRsE4V2VGbt7Hu_r0u-A7-yhxW1bT4/copy
West Allis Women's Club
Award Amount: $750
Due Date: March 31, 2021
More Information & Application: http://www.gfwcwomansclubwestalliswi.org/woman-s-club-scholarship2.html
General Federation of Women's Club Health Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Due Date: April 1, 2021
More information & application: https://www.gfwc-wi.org/awards-scholarships
West Allis Youth Sports Wolfpack Scholarship
Award Amount: $250
Due Date: April 15, 2021
More information & application: drive.google.com/file/d/1I5G9KFuunTVqNOSXXo2ohPh2OPl6drcr/view?usp=sharing
Ab Nicholas Scholarship
Award Amount: Up to $10,000
Due Date: April 30, 2021
More information & application: https://abnicholasscholars.org
Richard A Pilak Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount: $250
Due Date: April 30, 2021
More information & application: drive.google.com/file/d/1ihDasQruiaC-lVyVs4-fwFLWVzbgdTJd/view?usp=sharing
B. Davis Scholarship
Due Date: May 22, 2021
Award Amount: $1,000
More information & application: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship
Application not open yet
Technical Excellence Scholarships (TES) are to be awarded by the State of Wisconsin to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest demonstrated level of proficiency in technical education subjects.
The new TES scholarship program began awarding scholarships in the 2015-2016 college academic year. The scholarships are only for use at a school within the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) located within the state. The value of the scholarship is up to $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition for six semesters.
Eligible students must attend one of the following Wisconsin Technical Colleges to qualify for TES funding
Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship
Application not open yet
Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin.
The number of scholarships each high school is eligible for is based on total student enrollment grades 9-12. In order to receive a scholarship, a student must be enrolled on a full-time basis by September 30th of the academic year following the academic year in which he or she was designated as a scholar, at a participating University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, or independent institution in the state. The value of the scholarship is $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition. Half of the scholarship is funded by the state, while the other half is matched by the institution. Eligibility must not exceed 8 semesters.
Eligible students must attend one of the following Wisconsin Colleges to qualify for AES funding.
Cousins Subs: Wisconsin Sports Awards Scholarship Contest
Due Date: Scholarship application not available yet for 2021
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Due Date: Application for 2021 not availabe yet
More information & application: https://www.ahepa43.org/scholarship/
WACAC IDEA Scholarship
Award Amount: $500
Due Date: 2021 Application not available yet
More information & application: https://wacac.com/IDEA-Scholarship
Milwaukee Area Retired Teachers' Association (MARTA) Education Career Scholarship
Award Amount: $2,000
Due Date: Have not received 2021 Application yet
More information & application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sLfeGKT7QGOEZjcDVYby1fWmFobFFTeEJvelZtaGtQSmJZ/view?usp=sharing
25 Best Scholarships in Wisconsin
More information & application: https://www.conqueryourexam.com/best-scholarships-in-wisconsin/?utm_source=ob
West Allis- West Milwaukee Monogram Scholarship
Award Amount: $1,000
Due Date: 2021 Application not available yet
More Information & application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pNppkFIJZ_HrwQv1DbT5BpfTz8bRp3nQ3VRM1rz65ow/edit?usp=sharing
General Mitchell PTA
Award Amount: $650
Due Date: 2021 Application not available yet
More Information & application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1sLfeGKT7QGelQyR01oNW10WktxLTQ5c1MzT2VvVUpydUNV/view?usp=sharing
West Allis Central Booster Club Scholarship
Due Date: 2021 Application not available yet
More Information & application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14h1yQ_iZV21Xjsh57YNfQeItFpgipCK8/view?usp=sharing
West Allis Lions Club Scholarship
Due Date: 2021 Application not availeble yet
More information & application: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oarASJ_LPBMoEW1c4IiriZg-xQN9tIwD1WjeMBNyEIY/edit?usp=sharing
Paul Mitchell Schools Scholarships
More information & application: https://paulmitchell.edu/milwaukee/financial-aid/scholarships
First United Methodist Church West Allis
Due Date: June 1, 2021
More Information & Application: http://www.fumcwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Scholarship-Application-New-Form.pdf
Gear Up Outreach Scholarship
Due Date: July 15, 2021
Award Amount: Up to $1,000
Information & Application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gC3HZcUYJaXUONQKcMzW2hM1eemoq7fS/view?usp=sharing
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