External Scholarships
The Western Technical College Foundation Direct Scholarship Guide contains information on many scholarships from public and private organizations and donors to assist Western students achieve academic success. The criteria and procedures for each scholarship are listed.
American Legion Auxiliary—Roy L. Vingers Unit #52—Emma Brzazowske Scholarship
Number available: 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500.00
Deadline: 3/21/2009
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
1.Applicant must be a daughter, son, wife, husband, widow, or widower of a veteran. Stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of veterans may also apply. Students may apply for scholarships regardless of the period of time that the veteran served without regard to the specific eligibility dates of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
2.Applicants must:
a) Be in need of financial help to continue education beyond high school.
b) Have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale basis.
c) Be a resident of the City of La Crosse, Town of Shelby, or Town of Campbell, or the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a paid Unit #52 Auxiliary member.
3. School selected need not be in Wisconsin, but must be accredited.
Scholarship Instructions
Obtain/submit application by contacting: Darlene Dayton 1909 13th St. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 788-5418
BigSun Scholarship
Number available: 0
Amount of Scholarship: $500.00
Deadline: 6/27/2009
Website: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Scholarship Criteria
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.
Scholarship Instructions
Please visit our website to learn how to apply
Carol Scaife Memorial Scholasrhip
Number available: 1
Amount of Scholarship: $750.00
Deadline: 5/1/2009
Website: www.whprms.org
Scholarship Criteria
Qualifications for Candidate:
? A tech;nical school student in the final year of study; or a recent graduate (within the last 12 months)..
? Pursuit of a Major in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or other related field.
? Ability to attend the 2009 WHPRMS annual conference, held October 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency in Milwukee, WI.
Scholarship Instructions
Submit completed materials to: Melissa Douglas bvk 250 W Coventry Court, Suite 300 Milwaukee, WI 53217 Questions: mdouglas@bvk.com
DCF Scholarship for Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Number available: 0
Amount of Scholarship: $5000.00
Deadline:
Application:
DCF Scholarship for Youth in Out-of-Home Care Application PDF
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
To qualify for a DCF Scholarship award, the applicant must:
• Have been in out-of-home care (OHC) placement (foster home, group home, residential care center or court ordered Kinship care) for at least six months after the age of 15 and left OHC at age 18.
• Have been in OHC for at least six months and adopted after the age of 16
• Have been in OHC placement in Wisconsin as described above, or
• Be accepted into a postsecondary institution (i.e., college, vocational or technical program) at the time the application is submitted
• Have been in OHC placement in another state but has become a resident of Wisconsin prior to attending a Wisconsin postsecondary institution
• Be age 20 or less, unless enrolled in a post-secondary program on his/her 21st birthday, extending eligibility to age 23
Scholarship Instructions
Send application to: Christine Lenske, Independent Living Coordinator, Department of Children and Families, PO Box 8916, Madison, WI 53708-8906 Telephone 608-267-7287 e-mail: Christine.lenske@wisconsin.gov
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation
Number available: 12
Amount of Scholarship: $1000.00
Deadline:
Application:
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation Application PDF
Website: http://www.fma-foundation.org/Scholarships.cfm
Scholarship Criteria
1. Applicant, parent, or guardian of applicant must either be a Personal Member of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), or the Tube and Pipe Association, International (TPA), or be employed by a Company Member of the FMA or TPA at the time of application. Student Members are eligible to apply. (Employment of applicant or applicant's parent or guardian by an FMA Company Member must be verified. Requirement waived for student members)
2. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 (B) or above for college scholarships and 2.5 or above for trade/technical school scholarships. (Mid-term GPA, verified by a copy of the student's high school or college transcript, is acceptable.)
3. Student must plan to major in an engineering, trade school, or manufacturing-related program that may lead to a career in manufacturing.
4. Student must be accepted in an institution of higher learning (college/university/technical school for the fall semester as a full-time student).
Scholarship Instructions
Applications may be submitted throughout the year for Trade or Tech. College students. Awards are announced quarterly. Return the completed scholarship application to: Michelle James, Foundation Assistant Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation 833 Featherstone Road Rockford, IL 61107-6302 Fax: (815) 484-7738
GM Classics Auto Club Scholarship
Number available: 1
Amount of Scholarship: $250.00
Deadline:
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
1. A student must be enrolled full time in good standing with a course of study leading to a degree or a bachelor’s degree in the automotive field.
2. The scholarship in the amount of $250 will be paid at the end of the first term. The recipient of the scholarship must have a CPA of 2.0 or better.
Scholarship Instructions
Send applications to the GM Classics Auto Club PO Box 142 Holmen, WI 54636.
Governmental Information Processing Association of Wisconsin (GIPAW)
Number available: 4
Amount of Scholarship: $1000.00
Deadline: 2/6/2008
Application:
Governmental Information Processing Association of Wisconsin (GIPAW) Application PDF
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
Scholarships are intended to defray the educational costs for full time Associate Degree IT program students in the Wisconsin technical colleges.
Eligible programs include:
IT-Network Communications Specialist
IT-Network Specialist
IT-Network Security Specialist
IT-Information Systems Security Specialist
IT-Programmer / Analyst
IT-Web Development & Design Specialist
IT-Web Developer Administrator
IT-Web Analyst / Programmer
IT-Applications Developer
IT-Web & Software Developer
e-Business Technology Specialist
e-Commerce/WEB Administration
IT-Computer Support Specialist
IT-Technical Support Specialist
IT-User Support & Training Specialist
IT-Computer Systems Administration Specialist
Other IT Associate Degree Related Programs
Eligibility:
-Must be a Wisconsin resident and enrolled in an eligible Wisconsin technical college program.
-Have to apply for financial aid to demonstrate need through the financial aid officer at the local technical college.
-Applicant must have completed at least 12 program credits with a 3.0 grade point average, and enrolled in 12 credits or more the semester they are applying for the scholarship.
-A student may receive one scholarship per academic year.
Scholarship Instructions
Mail applications to: Wisconsin Technical College System Office ATTN: Tom Heffron 4622 University Avenue P.O. Box 7874 Madison, WI 53707-7874
Infinity Rehab Award of Excellence Program
Number available:
Amount of Scholarship: $0.00
Deadline:
Application:
Infinity Rehab Award of Excellence Program Application PDF
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have successfully completed the first three terms (or the first semester) of an accredited PT/OT/SLP program.
2. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (original copies of grades or transcripts must be submitted after each semester/term).
3. Must provide two letters of recommendation from individuals with familiarity of your skills and education experience.
4. Must be a US citizen, permanent resident or international student in lawful status.
5. Application must include all requisite components to be considered.
Scholarship Instructions
Submit completed applications to: Infinity Rehab C/O Cindy Young 25117 SW Parkway, Suite D Wilsonville, OR 97070
