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Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship Program 01/15/26 Any Wisconsin resident enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a two- or four-year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement-related field-which does not include law school-is eligible. Apply 10/08/25
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Full tuition 01/31/26 Be a U.S. Citizen. Be at least 17 years of age and not older than 23 by September 1st of the year you start college. Complete high school/equivalent certificate. Take the ACT or SAT test prior to deadline and receive at least the minimum scores listed below: ACT- Math 21 & English 22, Combined 44. SAT- Math 540 & Critical Reading 550, Combined 1100. Apply 12/15/25
Tremper High School 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
Marine Credit Union $1,000 02/08/26 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. Applicants cannot also apply for for the MCU Employee Scholarship. Grade Level: H.S. Graduating Senior, Undergraduate, Graduate Apply 12/15/25
Horatio Alger Association (for Seniors) up to $25,000 02/15/26 Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships). Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income). Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Be a United States citizen. Apply 11/18/25
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
Horatio Alger Association (for Juniors) up to $25,000 03/01/26 Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States. Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States. Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income). Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Be a United States citizen. Apply 11/18/25
Polish Heritage Club of Wisconsin-Madison $1,000 – $2,000 03/01/26 Applicant must be of Polish ancestry OR studying the Polish language, history, society or culture OR be significantly engaged with Polish culture. Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident (a Wisconsin mailing address or graduate of Wisconsin High School). Applicant must be enrolling or enrolled in an educational program seeking the associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degree in any field of study at an accredited U.S. university or college. Applicant has demonstrated excellent academic performance. Successful applicants will usually have a grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a four-point scale. Apply 12/15/25
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
Tremper High School Tremper Booster Club Scholarship $500 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Educational Foundation of Kenosha, the Tremper Athletic Booster Club will award $500 Student-Athlete Scholarships to one male and one female student-athlete participating in Tremper High School sports. The winners will be chosen at random from all qualified and verified applications. Must be a graduating senior in the year of this application, a four-year athlete in any recognized Tremper High School sport(s) or accumulative of four-year athlete if transferring to Tremper from another high school. Dance and Cheer teams are included. No category I, II, or III Code of Conduct violations during high school, cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher through the 7th semester. Apply 12/18/25
Tremper High School Tremper High School Scholarship $1,500 03/15/26 The Tremper High School Scholarship is a $1,500 one-time scholarship to provide financial assistance to a Tremper High School student graduating this year. Apply 12/18/25
Adam Gundlach Memorial Scholarship $500 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Adam Gundlach family is sponsoring a $500.00, one-time, scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year. Apply 12/18/25
Education Foundation Scholarship (All Majors) $1,500 (renewable up to 4 years) 03/15/26 The Education Foundation of Kenosha is sponsoring a $1,500 renewable scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year. Interested students must be graduating from a Kenosha Unified high school, be academically capable, demonstrate a financial need, provide a transcript, and be a U.S. Citizen. Apply 12/18/25
Education Foundation Scholarship (Education Majors) $1,500 (renewable up to 4 years) 03/15/26 The Education Foundation of Kenosha is sponsoring a $1,500 renewable scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year who is interested in preparing for a career in education. Interested students must be graduating from a Kenosha Unified high school, be academically capable, demonstrate a financial need, provide a transcript, and be a U.S. Citizen. Apply 12/18/25
First Responders Scholarship $1,500 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, Proko Funeral Home is sponsoring a $1,500.00, one-time scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha student who will be graduating this year. The student must be a graduate of the Class of 2026 and have a parent(s) that serve the Kenosha community as a first responder (police, firefighter, EMT), demonstrate strong community-centered values and a will be pursuing a 4-year college or technical school education, participate in extracurricular activities or church/community service. Apply 12/18/25
Harry & LaVerne Brookhouse Scholarship $2,000 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Harry and LaVerne Brookhouse family is sponsoring a $2000, one-time, scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating from Bradford High School this year. Apply 12/18/25
Jamnia & Dehghani Memorial Scholarship $1,000 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha (EFK), Ms. Parivash Jamnia is sponsoring a one time $1000 scholarship in memory of her parents to be offered to a qualified graduating KUSD senior who has attended Brass Community School for a minimum of two years. Apply 12/18/25
John J. & Angeline J. Hosmanek Memorial Scholarship $2,000 03/15/26 A fund has been established with the Kenosha Education Foundation of Kenosha to support a one-time, $2000 scholarship to provide financial assistance to a student who will be graduating from a Kenosha Unified School District high school this year. The scholarship will recognize an outstanding student who is planning to pursue a teaching career in public school education. Apply 12/18/25
Mroz-Chernik Memorial Scholarship $1,000 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Mroz-Chernik family is sponsoring a $1000.00, one-time scholarship to provide assistance to a female Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year and pursuing a degree in education to pursue a teaching certificate. Apply 12/18/25
Noelle Naylor Memorial Scholarship $1,000 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the family of Noelle Naylor is sponsoring a $1000.00, one-time scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year and has had cancer, or experienced cancer in his/her immediate family. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, provide a transcript showing a 3.0 grade point average or better, and be a U.S. citizen. Apply 12/18/25
Peter Ploskee, Sr. Memorial Scholarship $2,000 (renewable up to 4 years) 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Peter Ploskee, Sr. family is sponsoring a $2000 renewable scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year preparing for a career in architecture, engineering, construction trades, or a similar career area. Apply 12/18/25
Philip James Shwaiko Memorial Scholarship $1,500 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, the Shwaiko family is sponsoring a $1,500 one-time scholarship to provide financial assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student graduating this year who is preparing for a career in a trades field, i.e. Welding; Building Trades; Machining Trades; Diesel Equipment Mechanic; Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heating Trades; etc. Apply 12/18/25
Unity Masonic Lodge #367 Scholarship $2,000 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Education Foundation of Kenosha, Unity Lodge #367, Free & Accepted Masons, is sponsoring a one-time, $2,000.00 scholarship to provide assistance to a Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year. Academically capable students must provide a transcript showing a 3.0 grade point average or better and provide evidence of acceptance to any College, University or Technical School to pursue a degree. Apply 12/18/25
Victoria Jones Memorial Scholarship $500 03/15/26 In cooperation with the Educational Foundation of Kenosha, the family of Victoria Jones is sponsoring a $500, one-time scholarship to provide financial assistance to a female Kenosha Unified School District student graduating from LakeView Technology Academy this year. Students must have a clean driving record and be free from substance abuse. Apply 12/18/25
Pearl Perry Ruffolo Memorial Scholarship $1,000 03/16/26 Reside in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Be a current High School Senior, graduating in Spring of 2026. Have a minimum 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 unweighted scale (or equivalent). Apply 12/01/25
Society’s Assets Scholarship Award $1,000 – $10,000 03/16/26 The applicant must have, have a record of, or be regarded as having a permanent and significant (as opposed to a minor) disability that affects daily living. A physician verification form must be completed and submitted by a physician or health professional. Graduating high school seniors, continuing students, or adults returning to school who already have, or plan to, enroll in an accredited college, university, or technical school on a full-time basis to seek a degree are eligible. The applicant must be a resident of the Society’s Assets service area, which includes Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock, and Jefferson counties. Society’s Assets Board members, staff, or individuals related to or associated with Board members or staff are not eligible. Prior successful applicants can reapply, but they cannot win more than twice. Apply 12/18/25
Bradford High School Kenosha Bradford High School Alumni Association amounts vary 03/31/26 We encourage all Bradford seniors to apply for the Kenosha Bradford High School Alumni Association (KBHSAA) Scholarships. One application can be good for several scholarships! Apply 10/08/25
Johnson Family Scholarship $250 04/13/26 High school seniors attending an accredited four-year college or university for full-time undergraduate studies in the fall in the United States. Qualified applicants will demonstrate the following characteristics: leadership skills, scholastic achievement, extracurricular involvement, community service, and a desire to complete a post-secondary education. Apply 10/15/25
Bradford High School Natalie and James Andreucci Memorial Scholarship $500 04/18/26 Bradford High School Senior; Current member of Men or Women’s Golf and/or Bowling Team; Proof of acceptance/enrollment in a 2 or 4 year accredited program Apply 12/12/25
Ab Nicholas $10,000 or $5,000 04/30/26 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. Apply 12/15/25
Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program Full tuition + $400 book stipend 05/01/26 Plan to enroll as a new freshman at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the fall following graduation from high school. Demonstrate outstanding academic performance (e.g., a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA out of a 4.0 scale). Come from a background where applicants have experienced hardship / disadvantage that has impacted their educational opportunities. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply 10/10/25
Reset Restore Scholarship $500 06/30/26 Be accepted at an accredited college, university, or trade school within the United States at the time of application. Be planning to enter the medical field or pursue a career related to mental health. Be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident. Be a high school senior or active college student. Have a minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Apply 11/13/25
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