Scholarships
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| Name | Award | Deadline | Criteria | Application | Posted Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Scholarship | Full-ride | 12/16/25 | Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2027 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. | Apply | 10/02/25 |
| Callahan Scholars Program | $5,000 annually for up to four years | 12/31/25 | Open to any incoming freshman who plans to attend UW-Parkside. Must be a full-time degree seeking student, have cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be eligible for the Federal Pell grant or otherwise demonstrate high levels of financial need. Underrepresented populations and graduates of Kenosha County HS’s are preferred. | Apply | 03/19/25 |
 Gina Rosko Memorial Scholarship |
$1,900 | 02/01/26 | Awarded to graduating seniors from Tremper High School in Kenosha, WI, with demonstrated community service. Preference is given to an individual with financial need intending to major in journalism, advertising, or media studies. | Apply | 10/02/25 |
| American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Contest | $600-$25,000 | 03/01/26 | Participants in The American Legion Oratorical Contest develop leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and are better prepared to accept the duties and responsibilities for the rights and privileges of American citizenship. | Apply | 10/02/25 |
| Eagle Scout of the Year | $10,000 | 03/01/26 | Received the Eagle Scout Award. Received a Scouts BSA or Venturer Religious Emblem. Have demonstrated practical citizenship in church, school, Scouting and community. Have reached their 15th birthday and be enrolled in high school at the time of selection. Applied through the department (state) in which their Scout unit is chartered. Provide documentation of current BSA membership. (Membership must be valid for the year in which you are applying.) |
Apply | 10/02/25 |
| Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship | $1,000 | 03/01/26 | Three scholarships are awarded to students that best meet the criteria outlined in the application. They must have participated in at least one American Legion sponsored activity and have family ties to a living relative that is currently a member of The American Legion or Auxiliary. The applicant may also be a member of The American Legion, an SAL member or member of the Auxiliary. | Apply | 10/02/25 |
| Americanism & Government Scholarship Test | $250-$750 | 03/13/26 | Students from Wisconsin in grades 10 through 12 take the online Americanism and Government Scholarship test during the month of March. This is a timed test and is available to all students that have access to the internet. Students are tested on their knowledge of U.S. Government, Wisconsin Government, County Government, the Constitution and flag etiquette. Students are also required to answer an essay question to qualify. Test is only available March 2-13. | Apply | 10/02/25 |
| American Legion Softball Scholarship | $1,000 | 07/10/26 | Any team manager or head coach of an American Legion (post-affiliated) team may nominate a graduating senior who plays on a Wisconsin American Legion team. | Apply | 10/02/25 |
| American Legion Baseball Scholarship | $1,000 | 07/15/26 | Any graduating senior who plays on a Wisconsin American Legion team (post-affiliated) team may be nominated for The American Legion Baseball Scholarship. | Apply | 10/02/25 |