Scholarships
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| Name | Award | Deadline | Criteria | Application | Posted Date |
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| 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 | 12/15/25 | |
 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. | 10/02/25 | |
| 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. | 12/15/25 | |
| 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. | 10/08/25 | ||
| Equitable Excellence Scholarship | $20,000 | 12/18/25 | Seniors with a 2.5 GPA or higher who will be attending either a 2 or 4 year college. Financial need is considered. | 11/13/25 | |
| 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. | 10/02/25 | |
| Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin | $3,000 to $5,000 | 12/15/25 | Only for high school seniors entering either a 4-year Bachelor of Science Engineering program or a 4-year Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology program. The program must be accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). Applicant should have intent to enter the professional engineering field upon graduation: GPA equal to, or greater than 3.2; ACT Composite Score equal to, or greater than 26; Computer Science majors are not acceptable. | 10/23/25 | |
| Hagan Scholarship | $2,000 plus an additional amount of up to $7,500 | 12/01/25 | A nationwide need-based merit scholarship available to current seniors. | 10/10/25 | |
| Distinguished Young Women | 12/01/25 | For high school juniors. In order to qualify for or win any of the scholarships offered by Distinguished Young Women, you must participate in a program for your local area. This could include attending a rehearsal(s) and being a part of an on-stage performance. Participants must compete in all of these categories: Scholastics (25%), Interview (25%), Talent (20%), Fitness (15%) and Self-Expression (15%). | 10/23/25 | ||
| P.E.O. STAR Scholarship, Kenosha Chapter BO | $2,500 | 09/05/25 | Senior girl (Class of 2026). Minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada. | 05/09/25 | |
| R.F. Wittmeyer Community Service Scholarship | $1,000 | 06/30/25 | The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution for the 2025-26 school year. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher. The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay. | 04/02/25 | |
| BigSun | $500 | 06/19/25 | All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute. | 11/01/24 | |
| Racine Kenosha Builders Association | Up to $2,000 | 06/15/25 | Interest in pursuing a career or further education in a building industry related field. High school senior or current first year student in college and/or a trades program. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA for Academic Scholarship (or) a letter of employment for Direct to Workforce Scholarship. Must be a resident in one of these southeast Wisconsin counties: Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Waukesha, or Walworth. | 02/11/25 | |
| Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America – Filippo Mazzei Lodge #2763 Scholarship | $2,000 or $1,000 | 05/31/25 | Applicant must be of Italian descent as determined by OSDIA’s trustees and selection committee. | 03/06/25 | |
| Kenosha County Dairy Promotion | $1,000 | 05/24/25 | The Kenosha County Dairy Promotion Scholarship is open to all students who are Kenosha County residents. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or a student currently enrolled in one of the following: any two- or four-year university, college, or technical school including UW Madison Farm and Industry Short Course. Student should be planning to pursue a degree or certificate in agriculture or a field benefiting or related to rural life. | 02/11/25 | |
| Charles & Juliette Griffin Kenosha Area Boys Scholarship | $1,000 | 05/18/25 | You must be a resident of the city of Kenosha and a graduate of Kenosha schools. You must be attending or accepted to attend an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree (associate, collegiate, or graduate). Have and/or maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA; evidence of satisfactory GPA is required. Have demonstrated leadership, citizenship, and/or volunteerism through participation in school, church, and/or community activities. | 04/14/25 | |
| GFWC Woman’s Club of Kenosha | $1,000 | 05/15/25 | Seniors who are currently in high school, residing in Kenosha County, and planning to enroll full-time in a four institution of higher education. Academic achievement, career orientation, financial need and character are the primary criteria used in evaluating each applicant. | 04/17/25 | |
| Kenosha Education Association | One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a student entering a four-year college/university program; one $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student entering a two-year associate degree or technical school program. | 05/11/25 | Any KUSD high school senior is eligible to apply, excluding students who are eligible for or are receiving the Governor’s Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship. Also, students receiving full tuition scholarships at any institution are ineligible. | 03/31/25 | |
| Roosevelt Elementary PTO Scholarship | $250 | 05/02/25 | Must have attended Roosevelt Elementary School for at least three consecutive years. Completed application must be submitted. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher must be achieved. Copy of an official high school transcript must be included. Plan to attend either a two or four year post-secondary school. |
01/31/25 | |
| TruStone Financial Foundation | $2,000 | 05/01/25 | Non-Member Scholarship Award: Top scoring eligible applicant from each participating high school (Bradford, Indian Trail and Tremper) will each receive a $2,000 scholarship.
TruStone Member Scholarship Award: Top scoring 12 TruStone member eligible applicants will each receive a $2,000 |
04/02/25 | |
| Tri-County Contractor’s Association | $500 to $2,500 | 04/30/25 | This scholarship is available to students pursuing education in a construction-related field at a trade school, college, or university. Both full-time and part-time students at all academic levels, including incoming freshmen, undergraduates, and graduate students, who are studying various majors and career paths within the construction industry, are encouraged to apply. | 02/28/25 | |
| Kenosha Firefighters CARE | $500 | 04/30/25 | Applicants must demonstrate contributions to the Kenosha community through volunteer service. Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Kenosha County public or private high school. |
03/31/25 | |
| Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation | $2,500 | 04/25/25 | Must have a connection to the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce either through a member employer or a parent/guardian’s employer. Applicants must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5/4.0, or have shown considerable improvement in their academic performance. Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 must submit a written statement explaining why they should be considered despite not meeting the minimum GPA requirement. | 02/28/25 | |
| Kenosha Running Club | $2,500 each for one female and one male | 04/25/25 | Any Kenosha County students who will be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the fall of 2025 may apply. The applicant must have participated in Cross Country or Track, have won an athletic letter in Cross Country or Track, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale and have at least two letters of recommendation from a coach, teacher, principal or employer. |
04/10/25 | |
| Andrea Wirch Scholarship | $1,500 | 04/16/25 | The candidate attended Mahone Middle School for at least one full academic year. The candidate is graduating from a public high school within Kenosha Unified School District. | 02/28/25 | |
| Kenosha Junior Woman’s Club | Up to $2,000 | 04/14/25 | Must be a Kenosha County Resident. Must attend a Kenosha County School (public or private). Minimum GPA of 3.4. Must be seeking a four year college degree. Our selections will be based on a total person concept, i.e. academics, community service and leadership. | 03/12/25 | |
| Education Leaders of Kenosha Scholarship | $1,000 | 04/13/25 | Any KUSD high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher who is planning to attend college full time is eligible to apply. Applicants must complete a 500 words or less essay describing their next phase of education and how they plan to contribute to our community in the future. | 02/25/25 | |
| Kiwanis Club of Western Kenosha | $2,000, $1,750, $1,500, and $750 | 04/11/25 | High School senior graduating by August 2025. High School senior must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Must be enrolled as a student at one of the following High Schools: Mary D. Bradford, Christian Life, Harborside Academy, Indian Trail, Kenosha E School, Lakeview Academy, Reuther Central, St. Joseph Academy, Shoreland Lutheran or Tremper. | 02/28/25 | |
| Kenosha AAUW (American Association of University Women) | 04/07/25 | Kenosha County residents currently attending or any senior planning to enroll in a college or any institute of higher learning are eligible to apply. | 03/06/25 | ||
| American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund | needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining | 03/26/25 | The American Legion wants to ensure higher education is a possibility for children whose parents lost their lives while serving our country. Beginning with the 2017 award year, The American Legion expanded the scholarship to include children of VA-rated, post-9/11 veterans with a combined disability rating of 50 percent or higher. The American Legion and the Legion Riders offer support through the Legacy Scholarship Fund. | 03/19/25 | |
| Mahone / Herzing University Full-Tuition Scholarship | full tuition | 03/22/25 | Meet all the eligibility requirements for the Mahone CEO Youth Scholarship. Have applied for admission to Herzing University; provide evidence of acceptance at the time of award. Meet program entrance level requirements for Herzing University and complete FAFSA application. | 03/06/25 | |
| Mahone / Carthage College Full-Tuition Scholarship | full tuition | 03/22/25 | Meet all the eligibility requirements for the Mahone CEO Youth Scholarship. Have applied for admission to Carthage College; provide evidence of acceptance at the time of award. Demonstrate financial need with a required FAFSA application on file. Have earned a 3.2 GPA or higher. Must be a student of color. | 03/06/25 | |
| Mahone / Carthage College Access Education Awards | remaining need up to full tuition | 03/22/25 | Meet all the eligibility requirements for the Mahone CEO Youth Scholarship. Must be eligible to receive a Federal Pell grant. Have applied for admission to Carthage College; provide evidence of acceptance at the time of Award. Have earned a 2.8 unweighted GPA. | 03/06/25 | |
| Jeffery Elementary School PTO | $250 | 03/21/25 | Any current high school seniors who attended Jeffery Elementary for a minimum of 3 full years. Cumulative High School GPA of 3.0 or higher. Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or athletics in high school. Plan to attend college full time and complete the first semester in the same year that the scholarship is awarded. |
01/06/25 | |
| PiDA Pi Scholarship | $2,000 | 03/14/25 | Be a Kenosha Unified School District Senior who: Resides in Kenosha/Racine County; and, Will graduate from a Kenosha/Racine Unified High School. Have a minimum GPA of ? (3.14159265). Be seeking a two or four-year post-secondary degree. Demonstrate good academic performance; participate in community and school activities, and exhibit leadership and citizenship qualities. |
01/24/25 | |
| Money Smart Essay Contest | $1,000 | 03/07/25 | Must be a WI resident, graduating high school senior, and plan to attend a WI college or university. Student or parent/guardian must have a valid SSN. Demonstrate key money management knowledge (budgeting, investing, use of credit, etc.). | 01/27/25 | |
| Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship | $2,250 per year (up to 6 semesters) | 03/05/25 | Seniors planning on attending a Wisconsin Technical College following graduation and have successfully completed technical education courses in either Business, Family & Consumer Education, or Technical Education and/or participated in our Youth Apprenticeship Program, should consider applying for the Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship (TES). | 02/27/25 | |
| Wisconsin Professional Police Association | 02/03/25 | 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. | 10/15/24 | ||
| Prevention Magazine Scholarship | $500 | 12/31/24 | The applicant must write an essay (600-800 words, double spaced) about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with abuse. The applicant must currently be a senior in high school in Wisconsin with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The applicant must also have plans to attend college or plans for a training program, JATC, military, ect. Recipients of this scholarship will also have their essay published in Prevention Magazine. | 01/29/24 | |
| Southeastern Works | full tuition, books and materials | 12/31/24 | To be eligible you must be a HS senior, pursuing Associates Degree, Technical Diploma, Certificate or License in the areas of Healthcare, Transportation, Manufacturing, Construction or IT Computer Occupations. Eligible to work in the USA, registered for Selective Service (if applicable), and meet one of these eligibility criteria: low income and basic skills deficient, low income and English language learner, offender or ex-offender, homeless or runaway, foster care, pregnant or parenting, or has a disability. Complete application on sewrks.com site and enroll in WIOA program. |
10/22/24 | |
| Xello & Method Learning Scholarship | $500 | 12/11/24 | Be a Wisconsin resident. Are attending a public or private high school in Wisconsin. Will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2025-2026 school year. | 10/04/24 | |
| Wisconsin American Legion Oratorical Contest | Up to $25,000 | 11/30/24 | Do you have a student that is a good public speaker – perhaps involved in Forensics and is knowledgeable about the US Constitution? The American Legion has an Oratorical contest program that is a good opportunity for students to win scholarship monies. The student must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade. The students start out by contacting their local Wisconsin American Legion Post. The Post will hold a contest – usually in December or January, the winner at the Post contest moves on to a County contest, usually in December or January. The winner of the County contest moves on to the District contest usually in January or February. | 10/01/24 | |
| VFW Voice of Democracy | $35,000 | 10/31/24 | The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the Oct. 31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools. | 10/01/24 | |
| VFW Patriot’s Pen | $5,000 | 10/31/24 | Patriot’s Pen is open to 6th, 7th and 8th-grade students enrolled by the Oct. 31 deadline in public, private or parochial schools in the U.S., its territories or its possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in overseas schools. | 10/01/24 | |
| Grieve Law Scholarship | $500 | 06/30/24 | Be a high school senior or active college student. Have a minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Submit a typed essay of around 500 words. | 05/13/24 | |
| Divergent Family Law Scholarship | $500 | 06/30/24 | Be a high school senior or active college student. Have a minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Submit a typed essay of around 500 words. | 05/13/24 | |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Wisconsin | $1,000 | 06/03/24 | Applicants must have an epilepsy diagnosis or be caring for someone with an epilepsy diagnosis. They must also be legal residents of Wisconsin who will be attending any type of higher education institution, including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, technical colleges, or any type of trade school. Applicants must provide proof of their acceptance letter for their higher education institution but can be provided at a later time. Applicants must complete an application and essay from one category that is applicable (traditional student, caregiver, or nontraditional student). Applicants need two letters of recommendation from either their epileptic care team, a school official, a community member, or a volunteer/work reference. | 04/18/24 | |
| Little Leaguers of Kenosha, Inc. | $1,000 | 06/01/24 | Applicants must have played in the Little Leaguers of Kenosha program for at least three years and must be a graduating senior in a Kenosha County High School, east of I-94. Applicants must submit an essay (no more than 500 words) on “How Little League Baseball Made Me Grow.” | 04/18/24 | |
| Hartley Family Youth Sailing Scholarship | Sailing classes | 05/31/24 | Youth entering grades 2-12 with financial or other barriers and an interest in learning to sail are encouraged to apply. | 05/13/24 | |
| Wisconsin Towns Association | $1,000 | 05/24/24 | The applicant must graduate from a Wisconsin public or private high school in 2024 and plan to attend a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2024. The applicant must prepare a typed essay which will be double spaced, containing between 500 and 1,000 words and must include a bibliographic listing of sources used. The essay must address the topic: What strategies can be implemented by town officials in collaboration with citizens to maintain civility in local government? | 01/29/24 | |
| Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial Art Scholarship | $5,000, $2,000, and $1,000 | 04/22/24 | Interested candidates must submit a 1-2 page autobiography recognizing your activities, community service awards, reasons for pursuing a degree in the visual arts and how you plan on using your knowledge and skill after graduation. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation and at least one those must come from an art instructor. Academically capable students must be enrolled in an Art Major at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States, this includes Art Therapy Programs. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Recipients will be required to provide evidence of college acceptance before money is awarded. | 02/19/24 | |
| Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care Community Scholarship | $5,000 | 03/31/24 | Applicant must be a college Freshman in the upcoming semester. Applicant must have a minimum, unweighted high school 2.5 GPA. | 03/20/24 | |
| UW HELP Emma D. Boettiger Scholarship | $8,000 | 03/22/24 | The scholarship will award two academic scholarships to Wisconsin high school seniors who plan to enroll full time at a Universities of Wisconsin institution starting this upcoming Fall 2024 term. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.0. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants planning to major in a health-related field. Applicants must submit an unofficial transcript, a resume and/or list of extracurricular activities. Applicants must also submit a typed essay approximately 250 words addressing their educational and career goals and discuss a previous experience that has been significant to their personal development. | 03/07/24 | |
| Blackhawk Community Credit Union Scholarship | $5,000 | 03/19/24 | Applicant must be a primary member in good standing with Blackhawk Community Credit Union. (It only takes $5 to open an account!) Applicant must be a 2024 graduating senior from a high school or home school within the communities we serve. Applicant must be planning to attend an accredited public or private college, community college, or technical college. | 01/10/24 | |
| Playford V. Thorson, III Family Memorial Scholarship | $500 | 03/15/24 | This scholarship is to help defray the cost of attending a KUSD summer band or orchestra program. Scholarships for Continental Band, Rambler Band and the Summer Orchestra Program will be awarded. Students in band, orchestra or choir that are accepted into the WSMA Middle Level Honors Music Project will also be eligible for a scholarship. Must be enrolled at Lincoln MS or Washington MS and have a financial need for the scholarship, as explained in the application. Students must have a recommendation from their middle school music director, one teacher at their middle school and one additional recommendation. Students may apply each year they are enrolled in Middle School. | 11/03/23 | |
| Mary Zicarelli Memorial Scholarship | $1,500 | 03/15/24 | Kenosha Unified School District student graduating this year who is planning to prepare for a career in school/community activities, public service or related career area. Must be academically capable, display extensive interest and involvement in school and community activities, provide evidence of college acceptance, and be a U.S. Citizen. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America. | 11/03/23 | |
| Emma Nepper Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | 03/15/24 | Kenosha Unified School District student graduating this year. Interested female students must have volunteer accomplishments and inspirational goals. Must provide a transcript showing a 3.0 grade point average or better, provide evidence of college acceptance and have participated in interscholastic athletics. The scholarship may be used only at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States of America. | 11/03/23 | |
| Olivia MacKay College Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | 03/15/24 | Kenosha Unified School District student who will be graduating this year. Student must demonstrate a financial need, provide a transcript showing a 3.0 grade point average or better, provide evidence of college acceptance, provide evidence of employment, and provide evidence of participation in a college study abroad program/travel. | 11/03/23 | |
| Olivia MacKay High School Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship | $1,000 | 03/15/24 | Kenosha Unified School District High School Junior student who will be participating in a study abroad program in their senior year. Student must demonstrate a financial need, provide a transcript showing a 3.0 grade point average or better, provide evidence of employment, and provide evidence of intent to study abroad program/travel. | 11/03/23 | |
| KTEC Alumni Scholarship | $500 | 03/04/24 | Student who attended KTEC at least for 7th and 8th Grades. High School senior, graduate, or current post-secondary undergraduate under the age of 24. Student planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational school for the entire academic year. | 01/29/24 | |
| SchoolHouse Connection | $2,500 | 11/24/23 | Must have experienced homelessness in the last 6 years. | 11/06/23 | |
| Hartley Family Youth Sailing Scholarship | 06/01/23 | Ages 12-15. Financial, transportation or other barriers. Interest in sailing and able to attend each session. | 05/12/23 | ||
| Sharon Kay & Emmie Louise Spears Scholarship | 2-Merit/Need Based Scholarships | 03/31/23 | Kenosha high school student in 12th or 11th grade with plans to pursue a degree in criminal justice, nursing, or teacher certification. | 02/21/23 | |
| Elizabeth Joy Mundy Memorial Scholarship | $500 | 03/15/23 | Interested students must be female and graduating from Kenosha Unified School District pursuing a degree in nursing. | 11/30/22 |