ACLS Scholarship for Healthcare Providers - $1,000

ACLS Scholarship 

Updated 10.27.2023

1. The scholarship offered will be awarded annually to full-time students who are enrolled in a college or university.

   1. Write an article between 500 and 750 words on one of the topics listed below.
      The anatomy and physiology of the lungs
      Drug abuse and it’s effects on the heart
      Hypertension and it’s effects on the body
      Heart abnormalities
      The anatomy and physiology of the kidneys
      The anatomy and physiology of the liver
      How sympathomimetics are used in Medicine
      How benzodiazapines are used in Medicine

   2. Deadline:  December 31, 2023 @ 11:59 PM EST

Addiction Resource Scholarship Essay Contest - $1,000

https://www.addictionresource.net/scholarships

Posted 11-29-2023

1. The scholarship offered will be awarded annually to full-time students who are enrolled in a college or university.
2. Write an essay and create a unique idea for an awareness and prevention campaign, and include the specific ways you would implement this campaign on your campus, given the opportunity. Ensure you are both creative and detail-oriented, sharing why your campaign would be an effective strategy for your school to adopt. 
3. Essay submission deadline: December 15, 2023 (Bi Annual)

AER - Mrs. Patty Shinseki Spouse Scholarship Program

Scholarships - Army Emergency Relief

Updated 10.27.2023

1. Applicant must be a dependent Spouse and registered as the Spouse of the Soldier in DEERS (Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System).
2. Applicant must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree at a school accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
3. Applicant may be enrolled part-time or full-time
4. Applicant must have and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
5. See application for additional requirements.
6. Deadline:  There is no deadline to apply.  You can find scholarship distribution lists on their website

AER - MG James Ursano Scholarship

Scholarship application available online from January 1 to April 1 every year at www.aerhq.org

Updated 10.27.2023

1. Applicant must be the dependent Child of either a Soldier on federal active duty, a retired Soldier, or a Soldier who dies on active duty or in a retired status.
2. Applicant must be registered as a dependent in DEERS.
3. Applicant must be under the age of 23.
4. Applicant must be unmarried for the entire academic year.
5. Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student for the entire academic year at a school accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
6. Applicant must have and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
7. Applicant must have a high school diploma or GED
8. Approximate Deadline: April 1, 2024

AFSCME Union Scholarships - Many available at varying amounts

Also see the member resources page for other scholarship opportunities

Updated 12.13.2023 

1. AFSCME Family Scholarship
2. Union Plus Scholarship
3. Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship
4. Union Scholars
5. AFSCME Affiliate Scholarship Prgrams

America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship - $1,500 sponsored by Monsanto Fund

Application available beginning November 1@ FFA Organization 

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Current Graduating Senior or Former Graduate
2. FFA member or non-FFA member
3. Must reside in an identified state and county.  (See list on FFA.org/scholarships)
4. Pursuing a degree or certification in specific areas of agriculture; human nutrition, food services; hospitality, communications; marketing; public relations; journalism; statistics; mathematics; engineering; bioinformatics; computer science; rural sociology; livestock management; turf management; welding; diesel mechanics, food packaging; animal breeding and genetics; and vet medicine or science.
5. Deadline: January 1, 2024

American Indian Services Scholarships - Varied Amounts

American Indian Services Scholarship Application

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Enrolled or will enroll as a matriculated student in a university, college, junior college or technical school (incoming freshman accepted).
2. Enrolled member of the U.S. Federally Recognized Native American Tribe,or Alaska Native Tribe or, descendant of a base roll member
3. Undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits.  First bachelor's degree only.  Graduate studies NOT eligible
4. Full-time or part-time status
5. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25 must be established and maintained after the first semester/quarter of college
6. Complete the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA (https://fafsa.ed.gov/)
7. Deadline:  Check application as deadlines vary based on enrollment date.

American Quarter Horse Association Scholarships - $35,000 - 50 Awards

Application can be found here

Deadline is January 15, 2023

1. Be a current AQHYA or AQHA member.
2. Be in high school, college, or university, depending on which scholarship you are applying for.

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship   

2024 Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Application

Updated 1.16.2024

Your complete scholarship application will be automatically considered by the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF).  In addition, it will also be considered by several other organizations if you meet their scholarship requirements.  A complete application may give you the opportunity to compete for several different scholarship awards.

1. Graduating high school seniors planning to be full-time students at any of the below
2. Full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university or an ASE/NATEF Certified post-secondary automotive, heavy duty, or collision repair school
3. Application includes a one-page essay about your career goals and you can also post an optional short video on YouTube and include the link to it on your scholarship application.
4. You will be asked for at least one letter of reference (some of the organizations that work with UAF require a reference from one of their members or your automotive instructor)
5. Submit your high school transcript
6. Deadline:  March 31, 2024

BigSun Scholarship - $500

http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior or attending a post-secondary institute.
2. Currently involved in some sport
3. Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the following questions:   a) How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?   b) Has your participation influenced your career goals?   c) Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?
4. Deadline: June 19, 2024

Burger King Scholars Program - $1,000 to $50,000

Scholarship application opens October 15, 2023 to December 15, 2023
@ BURGER KING℠ Scholars : Scholarship Application - Commercial (bk-scholars.com)

Updated 12.13.2023

1. High School Seniors, BURGER KING employees, their dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam.
2. Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
3. Demonstrate community involvement through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.
4. Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption for the entire 2023-2024 academic year at an accredited two or four-year college, university, vocational-technical school in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico or Guam..
5. The first 50,000 submitted applications will be processed.  APPLY EARLY
6. Deadline: December 15, 2023 or when first 50,000 applications are submitted.  

Brooks Law Group Car Accident Scholarship - 1 @ $1,000, 1 @ $250

You can find out the details of how to apply here

Posted 11-1-2023

1. Must be a high school student or current undergrad student enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university
2. Complete an original 700-1400 word essay on topics listed in the application (not including personal and background information)
3. Must contain a small paragraph of personal and background information including a headshot photo in a separate file
4. Include two hyperlinks: one internal and one external
5. Submit application with all components in a Word Document or PDF
6. Deadline: December 1st of every year.

Catching The Dream Scholarships

2024 Scholarship Application is available @ http://catchingthedream.org/

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior
2. Must be 1/4 or more American Indian and be an enrolled member of a U.S. tribe.
3. Must be attending or plan on attending a college or university within the U.S. on a full-time basis.
4. Deadline: March 15th for summer school or
5. Deadline: April 15th for fall semester or quarter
6. Deadline: September 15th for spring semester or quarter.

CentralStar Cooperative Scholarship --- 7 @ $1,000 each
(formerly East Central Select Sires)

2024 scholarship application will be available on March 1, 2024 @ https://mycentralstar.com/scholarship

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior or Graduate
2. The applicant must be presently enrolled in a four-year college or a one-or two-year technical college or short-course program in an agricultural-related field OR be a high school senior admitted into one of the aforementioned programs
3. Applicant or their parent(s) must be a stockowner of CentralStar Cooperative.  
4. Complete application, adding additional pages to answer the essay questions.
5. Include 5 essays (300 words or less)  - See application for topics
6. Essay of 500 words or less) Summarize your involvement and experiences that demonstrate your commitment to the agriculture industry.
7. Approximate Deadline: June 1, 2024

Compeer Financial Scholarship - 120 @ $1,500

Compeer Financial Scholarship Application is available January 1 to March 15, 2024
check their website at www.compeer.com
click on About
click on Giving Back

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Graduating High School Senior
2. Must have been accepted or will enroll at a university, college or community/technical college.
3. Designated agricultural major, interest in an agriculture-related field, or have an agricultural rural background.
4. Must live in Compeer Financials 144-county territory (Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin)
5. Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
6. Recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, agricultural and community organization involvement and essays.
7. Deadline:  March 15 (application must be received by)

Community Impact Scholarship $2,500 - 2 Awards

Application can be found here

Deadline is March 2, 2023

Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award - $5,000

https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/rules.html

 Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Seniors or College Students
2. Enrolled in a Bachelors or Associate's degree program
3. Deadline: November 30, 2024, December 1, 2024, and January 1, 2024, 

Discover The Difference National Academic Scholarship $5,000 - 1 Award

Application can be found here

Deadline is March 20, 2023

1. Must be a high school senior or college student pursuing an AA, Bachelor's, or Master's degree
2. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and maintain it throughout the academic year

DSG Education Connection Scholarship - several

2021 DSG Education Connection Scholarship Application is unavailable at this time.  An updated application will be posted once confirmation is received that a 2022 scholarship will be available through their organizations.

Updated 1.16.2024

The scholarships provided by the DSG Education Connection Fund are intended for students who plan on earning a degree in a trade or trade-related profession (including electrician, plumber, HVAC/R technician, utility worker, communications technician, etc)

1. Current high school senior or current trade school, college or university student
2. High school or college transcript
3. High school students must attach your college acceptance letter or equivalent
4. Obtain and attach a brief letter of reference from a teacher, counselor or trade professional
5. Deadline:  April 5, 2024

Equitable Excellence Scholarship - 100 @ $2,500 (one-time scholarships)
                                                             100 @ $5,000 (annual scholarship -renewable up to 4 years)

2024 Scholarship application is available @ https://equitable.com/foundation

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior
2. Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 states, Washington D.C. or Puerto Rico.
3. Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the U.S. for the entire 2021-2022 academic year.
4. Demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service.
5. Apply early - only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted.
6. Deadline December 17, 2024 or until 10,000 applications are submitted, whichever occurs first.

Foremost Media, Inc. Scholarship    $500

Foremost Media Inc. Scholarship Application will be available on their website from March 1 to May 1, 2024 @  https://www.foremostmedia.com

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Graduating senior who is entering the Marketing or Web Development
2. 250-500 word essay (see topics on link page)
3. Must be a U.S. Citizen
4. Must be enrolling at an accredited two or four-year college or trade school
5. Include one letter of reference from a teacher or employer
6. Only online applications will be accepted.  
7. Deadline  May 1, 2024

Hagan Scholarship Foundation - Several @ up to $7,500 each semester and renewable for up to eight additional consecutive semesters

Highlights of this scholarship:

• Money to purchase college essential items
• Free workshops
• Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts 
• Free study abroad

The Grantor, Dan Hagan, is a self-made businessman. The Grantor attended four very small public schools located in rural counties. The Grantor worked during high school and college and attended the University of Missouri without incurring debt.

2024-2025 Applications can be found at www.hsfmo.org after January 15, 2024.

Posted 10-30-2023

1. Must be a U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident card (Green Card)
2. Must attend a high school located in the U.S.; public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM
3. Must have a 3.50 cumulative GPA
4. Must enroll at an eligible four-year not-for-profit college or university following high school graduation
5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college
6. Must work 240 hours each year, from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation
7. Applicant's Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000
8. Finalists must provide a a copy of the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS)
9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible
10. Must not have a felony conviction
11. Please see online brochure for Recipient Responsibilities
12. Deadline: March 1, 2024

The intended recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need.

Heisman High School Scholarship - 

• 100 State of Wisconsin winners will receive $1,000
•   10 National finalists @ $2,000
•     2 National Winners @ $10,000

2024 Application opens August 15. Go here for more information 

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior
2. Participated in a least one sport and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community
3. GPA 3.0 or better

Midwest Food Processors Association, Inc. Scholarships

• Carleton A. Friday Scholarships (3) @ $1,500 each
• Kenneth G. Weckel Scholarship (3) @ $1,500 each
• MWFPA Scholarship (10) @ $1,000 each

2024 scholarship application opens December.  Check their website @: www.mwfpa.org

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Undergraduate Students
2. Major in agriculture or food science within the UW system (currently Madison, Platteville and River falls campuses)
3. Approximate Deadline for Friday/Weckel application:  April 20, 2024
4. Approximate Deadline for MWFPA application: March 1, 2024

Mike Kabanica Soccer Scholarship - 3 @ $1,000 Boys &
                                                               3 @ $1,000 Girls

2024 Mike Kabanica Scholarship Application is unavailable at this time.  Check their website @ https://www.wiyouthsoccer.com/

Updated 1.16.2024

1. 2024 High School Senior
2. portray commitment and excellence in the classroom during high school years.
3. Accomplishments on the soccer field
4. Contributions to the community through volunteerism and other community service activities
5. Deadline: March 15, 2024

National FFA Organization Scholarship --- Varied Amounts

National FFA Organization Scholarship Applications will be available at www.ffa.org beginning November 1st

Click on Explore FFA
Click on Grants/Scholarship
Check individual applications as they may have additional requirements.

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior or currently enrolled in college
2. Be less than 23 years of age at time of application. 
3. Current FFA members unless otherwise stated
4. Have a valid mailing address in the U.S.
5. Plan to attend post-secondary school in the U.S.
6. Full-time student if enrolled in a post-secondary institution (minimum 12 credit hours)
7. Deadline: January 5, 2024 (online applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. EST)

OppU Achievers Scholarship - up to $2,500

2024 OppU Achievers Scholarship Application

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Must be enrolled as a full time student in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
2. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Complete essay in 500 words or fewer when prompted on the application.
4. Quarterly Deadlines: September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30

Prevention Magazine Scholarship - 2 @ $500 with every issue that is published

Application information can be found at www.preventionmagazine.org

Scholarship requirements are featured on pages 4 & 5 of Prevention Magazine.

Email: preventionmagazinel@gmail.com   Phone: 208-287-0375 Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

1. Must be a high school senior.
2. Your school must be in Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.
3. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
4. Must have plans to attend college or plans for a training program, JATC, Military, etc.
5. Write a 600-800 word essay, double-spaced, about an encounter you or someone you know has had with abuse: drugs/alcohol, mental, physical. Include how it was dealt with, what you learned from it, what was right or wrong (in your opinion), and the way the incident or problem was handled.
6. For Fall/Winter edition, submit essay by October 1, 2023. For Spring/Summer edition submit essay by April 1st, 2024.

Schneider-Emanuel American Legion Scholarship---(3) $1,000

2024 scholarship application available @ www.wilegion.org

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior
2. A veteran and an American Legion member holding a current official membership card at the time of application and at the beginning of higher education pursuit
3. A Son/Daughter whose Father, Mother, or Legal Guardian is a member of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion holding a current official membership card at the time of application and at the beginning of higher educational pursuit.
4. A grandson/granddaughter whose grandfather, grandmother or legal guardian is a member of the American Legion, the American Legion Auxiliary, or the Sons of The American Legion holding a current official membership card at the time of application and at the beginning of higher educational pursuit.
5. Applicant himself/herself is a member, in good standing, of the Sons of the American Legion or the American Legion Auxiliary/Junior Auxiliary holding a current official membership card at the time of application at the beginning of higher educational pursuit
6. Must have participated in one or more of the following American Legion sponsored activities:

• Attendance at a complete session of Badgers Boys State or Badger Girls State
• Participation in County Youth Government Day Program
• Participation in the American Legion Oratorical Contest (at any level) or American Legion Americanism and Government Test Program
• Active member of an American Legion sponsored Band and/or Drum and Bugle Corps.
• Member or an active American Legion Baseball Team
• Member of an American Legion sponsored Scout Troop
• Member of the Sons of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary or the American Legion

     7.  Deadline: March 1, 2024

Scholarships for Military Children - 500 @ $2,000 each

2024 Scholarship Application is available mid December 2024 from your local commissary or

www.militaryscholar.org

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Dependent unmarried children under the age of 23 of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members or survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military.
2. Academic Achievement
3. Participation in school and community activities
4. Work Experience
5. Essay
6. Approximate Deadline: February 2024

Student-View Scholarship Program - 1 @ $10,000, 2 @ $1,000, 5 @ $500

Apply at www.student-view.com

Posted 2-2-2024

• No minimum SAT/ACT score or grade point average
• No essay required
• No lengthy application forms or application fees
• Scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications.
• Deadline: April 23, 2024

The Cirkled In Scholarship - 1 @ $2,500

The No Sweat Scholarship you can use immediately after receiving it; for 8th-12th graders for any educational need

Apply at https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships

Posted 11-8-2023

• No essays to write
• No GPA requirements
• No minimum income requirements
• Selection based on your holistic Cirkled In profile
• Quarterly scholarship

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarship - Up to $15,000 total monies

2024 Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application accepted 12-15-2023 to 3-1-2024 @ https://wis4hfoundation.org 

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Wisconsin Student
2. Must have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least three years
3. GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
4. Enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the 2021-2022 academic school year.
5. Awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals.
6. All documents must be sent as PDF (preferred) or Word Docs as attachments to one e-mail.  Any other cloud/internet shared documents will NOT be accepted.)
7. Deadline:  Monday, March 1, 2024  (5:00 p.m. must be sent via e-mail)

WISA Youth Scholarship - 2 @ $1,500

Please check their website at https://wiesa.org 

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Current High School Senior
2. Parent or guardian must be an active member of a Wisconsin police or fire department.  
3. Write an essay explaining "What it means to me to have my parent or guardian involved in securing our community"
4. Awards are based on a combination of academic achievement, national test scores, extracurricular participation and the essay. 
5. The following items must be submitted: completed application, essay, transcripts, proof of acceptance to a college or university, proof of parent's occupation, SAT and/or ACT test score results, resume, letter of recommendation and completed Community Service Form.
6. Deadline: March 1, 2024  (Applications must be sent on or before this deadline to be accepted.

Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Scholarship - 4 @ $1,450

2024 Application 

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior
2. Parent must be an active WEAC member, a retired WEAC member or a parent who died while holding a WEAC membership
3. Must plan to pursue an education major or minor and intend to teach in Wisconsin
4. Must rank in top 25% of his/class
5. Have achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application
6. Deadline: February 1, 2024

WISCONSIN ELKS ASSOCIATION TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION  - $500

Wisconsin Elks Association Technical College Scholarship Application - 2024 application will be available on their web site soon.

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Any Wisconsin Resident
2. Plan to pursue an eligible Vocational/Technical program in a two year Wisconsin Technical College.
3. Must be a citizen of United States.
4. Deadline:  Must be in the hands of your local Elks Lodge on or before April 1,2024

Wisconsin Pork Association Scholarships - $500

2024 Wisconsin Pork Association Scholarship Application 

Updated 1.16.2024

1. Wisconsin High School Senior
2. Student must have a sincere interest in the swine industry
3. Pursue a post high school education, i.e. college, vocational school, short course, etc.
4. Deadline: December 1, 2024

Wisconsin Professional Police Association Scholarship

2024 Application is available @ www.wppa.com

Updated 1.16.2024

1. High School Senior or College Student
2. Must be a Wisconsin resident
3. 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)
4. Complete the application
5. Enclose a typewritten essay (on 8 1/2 x 11 paper) of 200 words or less outlining why you have chosen a law enforcement career.  Include any special projects relating to your interest in law enforcement and any other factors you wish to the committee to consider.
6. Deadline: February 1, 2024