Local Area Scholarship Opportunities

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Scholarship Name Details

2024 Tomah High School Committee Chosen Scholarship - approximately $87,000 total monies to be awarded

(Application OPENS February 5, 2024 at Noon)

2024 Tomah High School Committee Chosen Scholarship Application 

Updated 12-7-2023

  1. Tomah High School 2024 Senior or Tomah High School Alumnus
  2. Deadline:  March 1, 2024   

 

 

***Click on the link on the left to complete one application for 30 different scholarships***

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 Scholarship - 2 @ $500 ea

2024 American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 Scholarship Application

 

 

Update 10.27.2023

  1. Former high school graduates - (from any school, not only Tomah)
  2. Recipient does not need to be from Tomah.
  3. Must be daughter/son, step-daughter/step-son, granddaughter, grandson, step-granddaughter, or step-grandson of an American Legion Auxiliary Unit 201 member.
  4. Member must be in good standing with membership for a minimum of two (2) years.
  5. Two-year college students (technical college), or four-year college students.
  6. College of choice need not be in Wisconsin.
  7. Must have successfully completed one (1) semester of college.
  8. Candidate may be male or female
  9. Winning applicants are not eligible for future scholarships.
  10. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Area Community Theatre Scholarship - 1 @ $400 ea

Area Community Theatre Scholarship 

Updated 2-14-2024

  1. High School Senior
  2. Interest in the Fine Arts
  3. Deadline: All forms must be returned to their office no later than April 1, 2024

Camp Douglas Farmers Co-Op Scholarship - 1 @ $500

2024 Camp Douglas Farmers Co-op Scholarship Application  

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. 2024 Tomah High School Senior
  2. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in the agricultural field and students whose immediate family is a current patron of the Camp Douglas Farmers Co-op, but all applications will be considered.
  3. Students must complete and send application.  CD Farmers Co-op  will not consider any incomplete applications or any applications that the school sends.
  4. Deadline: Application must be completed and turned into C.D. Farmers Cooperative Office by the close of business on March 1st or the business day prior to March 1st.

Camp Douglas Masonic Lodge Scholarship - $500

2024 Camp Douglas Masonic Lodge Scholarship Application

Updated 2-17-2023

  1. 2024 Graduate
  2. Must be from the Camp Douglas or Oakdale area
  3. Must have a commendable academic records and potential to successfully continue achievement in a post-secondary college or university.
  4. Demonstrate leadership ability and service
  5. Deadline: March 1, 2024
 

Castle Rock Chapter - Harley Owners Scholarship - 2 @ $750 

2024 Castle Rock Chapter Harley Owners Scholarship Application 

Posted 2-17-2023

  1. 2024 Graduate
  2. Must attend a 2 or 4 year college Fall of 2024
  3. Submit high school transcript
  4. Preference will be given to students who immediate family members are current H.O.G. members
  5. Deadline: April 1, 2024

Character Lives Scholarship - 6 @ $750

Application can be found here

 

Posted 1-8-2024

  • Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2024.

Clifton Sportsman's Club Scholarship - $500

2024 Clifton Sportsman's Club Scholarship

Updated 2-14-24

  1. A graduating senior from Tomah High School, New Lisbon High School or Royal High School
  2. Recipient will be accepted and enrolled in an accredited college or technical school with an emphasis on natural resource, environmental science or conservation field preferred
  3. Recipient will have maintained a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale) throughout his/her 4 year of high school education
  4. Deadline: Application must be postmarked by March 9, 2024

Dunkin'/Baskin-Robbins Scholarship - $1500 Per Semester

2024 Scholarship Application can be found here

 

 

 

Posted 2-27-24

Offered to student employees of our Dunkin’ locations OR the dependents of Dunkin’ employees who are High School Graduating Seniors or Currently enrolled in college.

  1. Applicants FOR FALL SEMESTER, must be attending either a technical school or university for the same semester.
  2. Applicants must be current employees OR the dependents of current employees and employees must have worked for TMart for at least 45 days.
  3. Employee applicants or applicants’ employed parent must be in good employment standing at the time of application AND of award payment.
  4. Applicants must be US citizens.
  5. Application Deadline for Fall Semester: 04/15/2024

 

First United Methodist Church - Mary Wedin Scholarship - 2 @ $600

2024 First United Methodist Church CNA Scholarship 

Updated 1.10.2024

  1. Tomah High School current senior or alumnus  
  2. Interested in pursing a career in healthcare as a CNA
  3. Accepted at an accredited school of higher learning
  4. Have not taken the CNA class or test.
  5. Deadline: March 1, 2024
 

Hiawatha Larry Powell Memorial Scholarship - 2 @ $500 ea

2024 Hiawatha Larry Powell Memorial Scholarship Application 

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. Current Tomah High School Graduating Senior
  2. A minimum of 2 years of participation on the Tomah High School Golf team.
  3. Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above
  4. Must be attending a college, university, or technical school in the following school year.
  5. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Jan Ray Scholarship - $1,500

There will be 3 to 4 scholarships awarded per year of at least $1500.00 per year divided equally for first and second semester. Recipients of scholarship may apply for renewal of scholarship each year as long as criteria for scholarship is met. Award amount may increase once officially accepted into social work or related program.

2024 Jan Ray Scholarship Application 

Updated 2.20.2024

  1. High School Seniors and College Students
  2. Must be enrolled in a 4-year college or university on a full-time basis and must provide evidence of enrollment for award to be granted
  3. Must have a cumulative 2.0 or higher GPA
  4. Must major in a social services field with priority given to those with social work majors. (social work, psychology and sociology) Nursing majors will not be considered.
  5. Must be active in volunteer service and/or community service
  6. Should be a resident of Juneau, Adams or Monroe County
  7. Deadline: March 15, 2024

Application should be sent to: Edward Jones, Attn: Melisa Fry, 123 2nd Street, Suite 200, Baraboo, WI 53913

Jeff Martalock Memorial Hockey Scholarship - 2 @ $500 (1) Boy and (1) Girl
                                                                                

2024 Jeff Martalock Memorial Hockey Scholarship Application

Posted 11-21-2022

 

  1. 2024 Graduating Senior
  2. Former Tomah Youth Hockey or TNT member/player
  3. Complete application and essay
  4. Deadline: March 13, 2024

Jesse Parker "Imagine" Scholarship  - $500

2024 Jesse Parker "Imagine" Scholarship Application 

Posted 11-21-2022

  1. 2023 Senior or THS Alumnus
  2. Attend a two or four year technical/college or service organization (such as the Peace Corps)
  3. This scholarship is intended for a person who is committed to furthering social justice or serving others.  (Can encompass many fields of study/work i.e. community service for the disadvantaged, political activism, local or global missions, humanitarian activities, health related activities or the service organizations such as the Peace Corps, etc.)
  4. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Juneau County Home and Community Education Scholarship - Minimum of 1 @ $500 

2024 Juneau County Extension Homemakers Scholarship

  • Scholarship funds will be paid only after the recipient has completed the fall quarter or semester of school. Proof of completion will be needed and must be provided to the HCE County Scholarship Chair. This is the responsibility of the student. ONly after receiving proof of completion will payment of the scholarship be paid by the HCE Treasurer.
  • Recipient will be notified in early May, and will be invited to attend the HCE Awards Banquet which is held in early May.
  • Criteria used to select recipient:
    • Applicant has an interest in the field of family & consumer science, agriculture or education
    • Scholastic ability (please attach high school transcript)
    • School and personal interest and activities
    • Application must be accompanied by an approximate 200-word essay explaining "Why continuing my education is important and what my goals for the are". Neatness, grammar, punctuation and clarity are taken into consideration.
    • Financial need

Updated 12-16-2022

  1. 2024 Senior 
  2. Resident of Juneau County
  3. Enroll as a full-time student in a field of Family & Consumer Science, Agriculture, Farm Short Course, or an Education major. Examples: Agricultural related studies such as teaching agriculture, horticulture, pre-veterinary, or veterinary medicine, meat and animal science, farm mangement: family & Consumer Science fields such as fashion merchandising, restaurant management, interior design; Education major for teaching in preschool through secondary school; or other related fields.
  4. Applicant must plan to pursue further education at a technical college, or 2-year or 4-year college within the next school year.
  5. Prior recipients are not eligible for this scholarship.
  6. Deadline: April 8, 2024

Juneau County Retired Educators' Association Scholarship - $500

2024 Juneau County Retired Educators' Association Scholarship Application  

Updated 1.10.2024

  1. 2024 Senior in a Juneau County High School or resident of Juneau County
  2. Entering the field of education
  3. Essay of 300-500 words stating "why you are interested in the field of education."
  4. 3.0 GPA
  5. Good attendance record 
  6. Strong in extra curricular activities
  7. Deadline: March 22, 2024

Lloyd "Feets" Cramer Memorial Scholarship - $500

2024 Lloyd "Feets" Cramer Memorial Scholarship Application 

 

Updated 1.10.2024

  1. THS Senior
  2. Submit application along with 300-500 word essay in which you address the following questions:
    • In what ways have high school athletics taught you about sportsmanship, academic excellence, team spirit, pride and dedication?  Please include specific examples or stories to personalize your essay.
    • How have you given back to your community during your time as a student-athlete, what have you learned from the experiences/s, and how will you continue to give back to the community?
  3. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Madison Parker Memorial Scholarship - $500

2024 Madison Parker Memorial Scholarship 

Updated 1-5-2024

  1. Current graduates
  2. Two or Four year college students
  3. Must write an essay addressing the following:
    • In what ways have you shown acts of kindness? In this essay please include what types of community service you have been involved in?
  4. Deadline: March 1, 2024

MBE CPA's Scholarship - $1000

2024 MBE CPAs Scholarship Application

Updated 12-6-2023

  1. Must be a graduating high school senior
  2. Must plan to attend a two or four year college or university majoring in Accounting
  3. Deadline: form and essay must be returned by March 17, 2024

Monroe County Agricultural Society Scholarship - $500 

2024 Monroe County Agricultural Society Scholarship Application 

Updated 12-16-2022

  1. 2024 Senior or Past Graduate
  2. Attend 2 or 4 year college
  3. Must have participated in 4H, FFA, or any approved group. (See application)
  4. Attend Brookwood, Cashton, Tomah or Sparta School District.
  5. Plan to enroll in an accredited two-or four-year college or university.
  6. Applicant can presently be enrolled in a four-year college or a one- or two year technical college.
  7. Cumulative high school or college grade point average between 2.5 and 4.0 (transcript required)
  8. Emphasis will be placed on community involvement experience and activities.
  9. Approximate Deadline:  March 15, 2024

Monroe County Area Retired Educators' Association Scholarship - $500

2024 Monroe County Area Retired Educators' Association Scholarship Application  

 

Posted 2-14-24

  1. Graduate of a public Monroe County high school
  2. Junior or senior standing in a recognized college or university education program
  3. Must be registered for the 2024-2025 school year

Documentation required:

  1. Application
  2. Proof of college/university registration for 2024-2025 school year.
  3. Official transcript of college/university coursework
  4. Copy of letter of acceptance into the School of Education at chosen college/university. (A letter of verification from the college/university will be acceptable) 
  5. Submit 300-500 word essay detailing your thoughts about your future career in education
  6. Deadline: May 1, 2024

Monroe County Farm Bureau Scholarship - 2 @ $500 ea

2024 Monroe County Farm Bureau Scholarship Application

Posted 12-12-2023

  1. 2024 High School Graduating Senior
  2. Must be a family member of the Monroe County Farm Bureau Federation
  3. Must be going on to school to study agriculture: it may be either to Farm and Industry Short Course, a technical school or college.
  4. Deadline: March 15, 2024 (Due at Monroe County Farm Bureau Office)

Monroe County Farm Progress Days Scholarship - $250

2024 Monroe County Farm Progress Days Scholarship Application 

Posted 2-17-2023

  1. High school senior living in Monroe County or have lived in Monroe County at the time of graduation from high school
  2. Must be enrolled in a post high school agricultural short course or vocational-technical college program that will not result in a baccalaureate degree.
  3. Must be under 23 years of age as of January 1st of the application year.
  4. Deadline: April 1, 2024

Monroe County Home & Community Education Scholarship - $350

2024 MCHCEA Scholarship Application 

Posted 11-21-2022

  1. 2024 Senior or Alumnus
  2. Must be son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a Monroe County Home and Community Education member
  3. Applicants may be enrolled in any field of study at either a college or technical school
  4. Submit essay (see application for details)
  5. Deadline: May 1, 2024

Oakdale Credit Union Scholarship - 1 @ $1,000 and 1 @ $500

2024 Oakdale Credit Union Scholarship and Essay

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. High School Senior entering a post-high school educational facility in the academic year following high school graduation.
  2. Must be the son or daughter (or under the legal guardianship) of a member of the Oakdale Credit Union, or be members themselves.  If the student or the parents of the student are not yet members we invite them to become members.  This must be completed before the essay is submitted.
  3. Submit 1,000 to 1,500 word essay on "The Value of Credit Unions". along with the essay contest entry form.
  4. Pursue a degree in an accredited institution of higher education.
  5. Deadline: March 18, 2024

Oakdale Electric Cooperative Lineworker Scholarship Application - $1,000

2024 Oakdale Electric Cooperative Lineworker Scholarship Application
 

Updated 2.22.2024

 

  1. Any high school senior enrolling in a lineworker program. Preference will be given to OEC members and residents of Monroe, Juneau, Jackson, Saukl and Wood counties.
  2. Student must have a 2.5 grade point average at the time of application, or a cumulative 2.5 high school GPA.
  3. Applicant must be enrolling in a post-secondary education in a electric utility lineworker program 
  4. Deadline: May 1, 2024

Applications should be completed and mailed or emailed ALONG WITH ESSAY QUESTIONS and AT LEAST ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION by May 1, 2024 to: Jackie McGlin, Oakdale Electric Cooperative, PO Box 40, Oakdale, WI 54649. 

Applications submitted without an essay will not be considered.

Essay Questions: On a separate sheet of paper please answer both questions. Please type your response and limit each question and answer to half a page.

  • What are your reasons for pursuing a career as an electric utility lineworker:
  • Who, if anyone, has inspired you to pursue such a career?  Please elaborate further.
  • Explain the role that rural electric cooperatives play in your community

Open Arms Charities Of Elroy Inc Scholarship - $500

This Scholarship is offered to single parents returning to school who live within 25 miles of Elroy or to High School Seniors going into Medicine

Open Arms Charities of Elroy, Inc Scholarship Application

Posted 12-12-2023

  1. Complete Application
  2. Complete essay, as long or short as needed to expound on topics listed:  
  • Tell us why you should be selected to receive our scholarship.
  • Tell us about your need and why going to school will help improve it.
  • Tell us what is important to you. 
  • What are your goals and how will going to school help you reach them?
  • How will your higher education benefit the community?

Queen of the Apostles School Scholarship -  2 @ $750 ea

2024 Queen of the Apostles School Senior Scholarship Application 

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. Graduating High School Senior
  2. Must have attended Queen of the Apostle School for a minimum of 4 years (formerly St. Mary's Immaculate Conception School)
  3. Must be an active Catholic who regularly attends Sunday Mass.
  4. Must attend 2- or 4-year college or vo-tech education and must attend during the first semester immediately following their senior year
  5. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
  6. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Robert Briggs Memorial Business Scholarship - 1 @ $250

Robert Briggs Memorial Business Scholarship Application

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. Current and former Tomah High School Graduates
  2. Must attend a two or four year college or a technical college
  3. Student must be majoring in Business or Marketing in a post-secondary program
  4. Involvement in DECA, FBLA and Community Service will be considered in the selection process
  5. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Snowmobile Trails of Monroe County (S.T.M.C.) - $500

2024 Snowmobile Trails of Monroe County Scholarship Application  

Updated 11-01-2023

  1. 2024 Senior
  2. Essay on "What the Environment Means to Me"
  3. March 3, 2024

Tomah Area Credit Union - TACU Scholarship - will award $2,000

2024 Tomah Area Credit Union Scholarship Application  

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. High School Senior or Former Graduate
  2. Parent or applicant must be a prime member of Tomah Area Credit Union
  3. Applicant must be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a school of higher education on a full-time basis for the 2023-2024 school year.
  4. Complete TACU application
  5. Provide a letter of reference from a non-family member (i.e. teacher, supervisor, etc.)
  6. Include a resume.
  7. Deadline: March 15, 2024

Tomah Booster Club Scholarships - 6 @ $500 ea

2024 Tomah Booster Club Annual Scholarship Application

Updated 2.16.2024

  1. 2024 Tomah High School Senior
  2. Parent or guardian are members of the Tomah Sports Booster Club as of January 31 as of the current school year.
  3. Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above
  4. A minimum of 2 years of verifiable participation in high school athletics and or extra-curricular activities.
  5. You have never received a suspension under the THS Activities Code
  6. Must have the Tomah High School Administrator's  signature included on your application
  7. Deadline: February 28, 2024

Tomah Health Community Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 total monies to be awarded

2024 Tomah Health Community Foundation Scholarship Application  

Updated 2.17.2024

  1. 2024 Senior or current college/technical college student
  2. Be a resident within the Tomah Health services area
  3. Letter indicating the reasons for selecting the health care field
  4. Ability to complete an education program to become a professional in the health care field
  5. Deadline: March 15, 2024

Tomah Health Nursing Scholarship - $500

2024 Tomah Health Nursing Scholarship Application  

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. 2023-2024 THS Senior or 2023-2024 Senior of a Tomah Memorial Hospital employee
  2. Carry a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of junior year of high school
  3. Planning to pursue a nursing degree at an accredited two or four year college/university
  4. See guidelines for all information to be submitted. (Including essay)
  5. Deadline: March 15, 2024

Tomah FFA Alumni Scholarship - $500

2024 Tomah FFA Alumni Scholarship

Updated 2.16.2024

  1. Student may apply prior to program attendance however student must complete 1 year of college or tech school prior to award disbursement. Student will submit copy of transcript to receive funds.
  2. Student should have been an FFA member at some point
  3. Deadline: March 15, 2024

Tomah I-Dividers Scholarship - $500

2024 Tomah Dividers Scholarship Application  

Posted 11-21-2022

  1. 2024 Senior
  2. Letter stating why I deserve this scholarship
  3. Must be in good academic standing
  4. First consideration will be given to those applicants who have a parent(s) that belong to a snowmobile club
  5. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Tomah Lions Club Memorial Scholarship - 4 @ $1,000 ea

2024 Tomah Lions Club Scholarship Application  

Updated 2-2-2024

  1. 2024 Senior or THS Alumnus
  2. Accepted at an accredited school of higher education
  3. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Tomah Memorial Hospital - Auxiliary Scholarship - 2 @ $2,500 ea

2024 Tomah Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Application  

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. 2024 Senior or current college/technical college student
  2. Be a resident within the Tomah Health services area
  3. Letter indicating the reasons for selecting the health care field
  4. Ability to complete an education program to become a professional in the health care field
  5. Deadline: March 15, 2024

Tomah U.S. Bowling Congress Association Scholarship - $300 minimum

2024 Tomah U.S. Bowling Congress Association Scholarship Application   

Updated 2-5-2024

  1. 2024 Senior
  2. Signed by a member of Tomah Bowling Association
  3. Compose an essay of at least 150 words telling us about your specific college choice, future plans, and how bowling activities have helped you achieve your goals.  Essay must be typewritten and must accompany scholarship application.
  4. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Tomah Youth Soccer Scholarship - Up to $2,000 with a maximum of $500 per recipient.

2024 Tomah Soccer Scholarship Application  

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. 2024 Senior
  2. High School soccer player or worked to improve the soccer program by volunteering as a coach or assistant, working as a referee, or helping with the tournament.
  3. Complete application
  4. Type a paragraph about any team honors you have received and any difficulties with penalties, suspensions or other challenges (school & club) and how you dealt with them.
  5. Deadline: March 1, 2024

Warrens Cranberry Festival Inc. Scholarships - 4 @ $500 ea

2024 Warrens Cranberry Festival Scholarship Application 

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. Resident of the Tomah Area School District or Alumni
  2. Statement of why you should be awarded this scholarship
  3. Preference will be given to Warrens area resident
  4. Send photo to cranfest@cranfest.com for press release
  5. Deadline: must be received no later than March 10, 2024

Warrens Lions/Phyllis Birkholtz Scholarship - Up to $500

2024 Warrens Lions/Phyllis Birkholtz Scholarship Application  

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. 2024 Senior or Alumnus
  2. Must be 18 to 24 years old
  3. Must be accepted into a school of higher education
  4. Preference given to Warrens area students  
  5. Deadline: April 1, 2024

Warrens Trail Twisters Scholarship - $500

2024 Warrens Trail Twisters Scholarship Application   

Updated 2-15-2024

  1. High school senior or continuing college student
  2. Include 200+ word essay "Why is it important to belong to a snowmobile club?"
  3. Include school transcript
  4. First consideration will be given to a snowmobile club member or dependent.
  5. Deadline:  April 1, 2024

Western Saddle Club of Cashton - $500

2024 Western Saddle Club of Cashton Scholarship Application  

Updated 2.14.2024

  1. High School Graduating Senior
  2. All High School Seniors planning to enroll in any type of post high school education to include a trade; i.e. equine or other animal related subject, beautician, massage therapist, heavy equipment operator, welding, etc. Also, any tech school, community college or university will be eligible.
  3. High school transcript. Failure to submit these will result in applicant not being eligible.
  4. Two letters of recommendation
  5. Completed application
  6. Deadline:  Postmarked April 1, 2024
  7. Applications and supporting documents to be mailed to Western Saddle Club, E7164 Three Chimney Rd, Viroqua, WI 54665
  8. Recipients to provide proof of enrollment by September 15 and should submit to the same address applications are mailed too. Questions should be directed to your high school counselor. Club members will collectively decide who the recipients will be at our scheduled April meeting of the club.
  9. School counselors will be notified of chosen recipients.

Wizards of Rods Memorial Scholarship - $300

2024 Wizards of Rods Memorial Scholarship Application 

Updated 1.10.2024

  1. Scholarships will be awarded based on previous grades, financial need and course selection
  2. Applicant can apply if attending night school, technical school or trade school courses as well as 2 or 4 year college
  3. Courses do not need to be accredited.
  4. Preference will be given to applicants who are in an automative related field. However, this scholarship is not exclusively meant for the automative industry.
  5. Applicants should reside within a 60 miles radius of Mauston WI
  6. Students may reapply for this scholarship every year  
  7. Deadline: March 11, 2024
  8. Winner will be announced via return of their application with a either a yes or no later than May 1, 2024
  9. Scholarship winner is introduced at the Car Show on Sunday, June 16, ,2024 Winners will be expected to forward their grades to Wizards of Rods Scholarship Committee. Once grades have been submitted the winner will be award a check for $300.00

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