FoCuS Future Chemists Scholarships and Support

FoCuS- National Science Foundation

Applicants Must:

• Be an incoming student who is choosing to major in chemistry and biochemistry
• For more information on elgibility and to complete an application go to www.csbsju.edu/focus

Amount:  Each scholarship is $18,500/year for four years

 

Apply at:  http://www.csbsju.edu/focus

KFC Colonel's Scholarship

KFC Colonel's Scholars

Applicants Must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Plan to pursue a Bachelor's Degree
• Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence
• Have maintained at least a 2.75 GPA in high school
• Show evidence of financial need
• Complete an application

Amount:  up to $20,000

Deadline:  Accepting online applications December 1, 2011-February 8, 2012

Apply at:  http://www.kfcscholars.org/

Oconomowoc Memorial Auxiliary Scholarships

Oconomowoc Memorial Auxiliary Scholarship

Applicants Must:

• Be a resident of the area served by Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital
• Be enrolled in a medical field utilized by Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital (i.e.  Nursing School, Medical School, Pharmacy School, Physical Therapy, etc.)
• Have been accepted in a college or university in the State of Wisconsin
• Have maintained at least a 2.75 GPA in high school and/or college
• Show evidence of financial need
• Complete an application
• Provide two letters of recommendation from a responsible citizen (teacher, counselor, employer, community leader or another individual)
• Provide an official copy of registration from the school you will be attending
• Provide a copy of financial need (i.e. - Federal Tax Form or Financial Aid Form)
• Enclose a recent snapshot or class picture for publicity purposes
• Complete an application form available in the Student Service Office from Susan Verhagen, Counselor

Amount:

Full time students carrying a minimum of 12 credits at $1000/year ($500/semester)

Part time students carrying a minimum of 6 credits at $500/year ($250/semester)

Both scholarship are renewable for up to 4 years if student reapplies

 

 

Deadline:

Appplication with enclosures due April 15, 2012

2012 Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin: Student of Integrity

2012 BBB Student of Integrity

 

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior

-Be entering industrial or technical trades

-Demonstrate ethics and integrity

-Must submit an application form that will be judged on character, leadership and ethical values. 

-Must obtain and complete an application at www.wisconsin.bbb.org/scholarship

 

Amount:

2-$2500 scholarships to Wisconsin High School Students

 

Deadline:

March 1, 2012

 

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.wisconsin.bbb.org/scholarship

OPEN HOUSE FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR ELKS SCHOLARSHIP

The Watertown Elks lodge will be holding an open house for students interested in applying for an Elks Scholarship.  The open house will be:

Wednesday, November 16th - 7:00 PM at the Watertown lodge, 117 North First Street. 

 

There will be a brief presentation about the application process followed by a question and answer session.  

For those unable to attend the open house, scholarship information and application is available online at http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm.  In order for an application to be considered at the District level judging, the application must be completed via a computer using the online application. The scholarship application and packet are due to the local lodge (Watertown Elks Lodge 666, 117 N First Street, Watertown) on December 2, 2011.

Elks Scholarship: Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Elks National Foundation:

 

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior

-Be a U.S. citizen

-Must submit an application form that will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need.  Students will need to supply the following information:  work experience, community service, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, citizenship and family income range and status.
-Must advance through local, district and state competitions to reach national judging.

Amount:

500 4-year awards ranging from:  $1000/year to $15,000/year

 

Deadline:

December 2, 2011:  Printed application and supplemental materials are due to the local Elks Lodge 666, 117 N. First Street, Watertown, WI  53094

Students must also complete the application online at :  http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm by December 2, 2011

 

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund - The Future Leader Award

 

THE OCONOMOWOC SCHOLARSHIP FUND:  Future Leader Award funded by the Thomas W. Mount Family Trust



The Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund was founded in 1947 to provide financial assistance for selected high school graduates who have demonstrated both interest and ability to pursue a college or technical education.  It is supported through contributions and bequests of community members, businesses, students and friends. 

Applicants Must:

• Be a resident of the Oconomowoc Area School District
• Be a senior of Oconomowoc High School
• Have attended Oconomowoc High School for at least four semesters
• Be a prospective student of UW Madison 
• Provide information on financial need, academic achievement, citizenship, career goals, etc.
• Have a  3.2 minimum grade point is required after 2 years to qualify for the final 2 years.
• Complete an application available at http://www.oconomowocscholarshipfund.org/

 

Amount:
Tuition and books for 8 semesters at the University of Wisconsin Madison, up to a maximum of $8000 per year for 4 years or $32,000.

 

 

Deadline:
Must be submitted on or before March 1, 2012 to the OHS Counseling Office, 641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

To Apply:

Visit and access application at http://oconomowocscholarshipfund.org/

Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund - Updated

THE OCONOMOWOC SCHOLARSHIP FUND:



The Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund was founded in 1947 to provide financial assistance for selected high school graduates who have demonstrated both interest and ability to pursue a college or technical education.  It is supported through contributions and bequests of community members, businesses, students and friends. 

Applicants Must:

• Be a resident of the Oconomowoc Area School District
• Be a senior of Oconomowoc High School
• Have attended Oconomowoc High School for at least four semesters
• Be planning to attend a two year program at a technical college or four years of undergraduate study
• Must not receive more than 50% of your tuition, fees, room and board costs from other scholarships, awards and grants
• Provide information on financial need, academic achievement, citizenship, career goals, etc.
• Complete an application available at http://www.oconomowocscholarshipfund.org/

 

Amount:
$1000 per year for two year program or $2000 per year four year program
**Students who remain in good standing are able to renew the scholarship each year of study. (Total $8000 for a four year program or total $2000 for a two year program)

 

Deadline:
Must be submitted on or before March 1, 2012 to the OHS Counseling Office, 641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

To Apply:

Visit and access application at http://oconomowocscholarshipfund.org/

 

 

Waukesha County Wisconsin Medical Society Scholarship Opportunity

Waukesha County Medical Society Scholarship Opportunity

 

 

Applicants Must:

• Be a graduating high school senior of a Waukesha County High School
• Plan to do college work leading to a degree as a medical doctor or nurse at an accredited college or university in the state of Wisconsin
• Rank in the upper half of your high school class
• Show evidence of financial need
• Complete an application (available from Susan Verhagen, Student Services)
• Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, employer, community leader or another individual
• Provide other pages as needed for personal statement and list of activities
• Submit an official transcript and copies of standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)
• Enclose a recent snapshot or class picture (optional) 

Amount:

To be determined based on funds available

 

Deadline:

Postmarked by February 1, 2012

 

To Apply:

Pick up a scholarship application in Student Services from Susan Verhagen, Counselor

National Multiple Sclerosis Society- Wisconsin Chapter

National Multiple Sclerosis Society -

Wisconsin Chapter Scholarship Program

This scholarship is designated to provide support for education for any student impacted by Multiple Sclerosis.

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior or high school (or GED) graduate

-Have a parent who has Multiple Sclerosis or have Multiple Sclerosis themselves

-Be attending an accredited post secondary school for the first time

-Complete an application at http://www.wisms.org/

Amount:

$1000-$3000

Deadline:

January 13, 2012

To Apply:

Visit http://www.wisms.org/  for application and instructions

BigSun Athletic Scholarship

BigSun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits.  BigSun is offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student.

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior and currently involved in a sport

-Go to http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ to learn how to apply

Amount:

$500

Deadline:

June 22, 2012

To Apply:

Visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ for application and instructions

2012 Waukesha Kennel Club

2012 Waukesha Kennel Club Scholarship

Scholarship offers $2000 to a graduating senior of a Waukesha County High School who plans to do college work leading to a degree in the field of biological science.  The recipient of this scholarship may re- apply to the Waukesha Kennel Club annually for three years for additional grants of $300.00 for the second year, $700.00 for the third year and $800.00 for the fourth year, for a possible total of $2000.00.

Applicants Must:

• Be a graduating high school senior of a Waukesha County High School
• Plan to do college work leading to a degree in the filed of biological science
• Show an interest displayed in the filed of biological science to include:  medicine, marine biology, forestry, agriculture, or wildlife management
• Be able to provide information regarding their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and community activities
• Complete an application (available from Susan Verhagen, Student Services)
• Submit two letters of recommendation
• Submit an official transcript and copies of standardized test scores (ACT/SAT)

Amount:

$2000

Deadline:

Friday, March 23, 2012

To Apply:

Pick up a scholarship application in Student Services from Susan Verhagen, Counselor

2012 Kohl Excellence Scholarship

2012 Kohl Excellence Scholarship 

 

Prestigious award recognizing excellence in learning.

 

Applicants Must:

• Be a graduating high school senior
• Be able to provide information regarding their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and community activities
• Must complete the application form at www.kohleducation.org 
• Must complete a 300-500 word essay describing your goals in the following:  future education, personal life, community/society service, and career
• Must submit three letters of recommendation (one from each of the following categories - these represent 18 percent of the score at the state level): 
• 1.      Teacher
  2.      Counselor or Principal
  3.      Community member {ex. Employer, physician, member of religious community} or family friend {family members are excluded} who is not affiliated with your school district.
• Must submit application, essay and the three letters of recommendation to Cathy Ziegweid (registrar) in Student Services office by November 11, 2011

 

 

Amount:

 

$1000

 

Deadline:

November 11, 2011 to Student Services office at OHS

 

 

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.kohleducation.org/ for application

UW-Madison Scholarships - Waukesha Chapter of Wisconsin Alumni Association

UW-Madison Scholarships

Waukesha Chapter of Wisconsin Alumni Association

 

 

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior from an accredited Waukesha County High School in 2012

-Attend University of Wisconsin-Madison beginning the fall semester of 2012

-Be able to provide information regarding their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, financial need and community activities

-Submit (5) collated packets to include:

• completed and typed application form
• transcripts with seven semesters of your grades, copies accepted
• two letters of recommendation
• (also include two self-addressed stamped letter sized envelopes)

-Must be mailed to:  Mary Komlo, Scholarship Chair, 628 Acorn Glen, Delafield, WI  53018

 

Amount:

 

$1500

 

Deadline:

Must be postmarked no later than March 5, 2012 

 

 

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.uwalumni.com/waukesha  for application and instructions