UW-Madison Scholarship offered by WAA:Waukesha County Chapter

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 2013

-Attend University of Wisconsin-Madison beginning the fall semester of 2013

-Be able to provide information regarding their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, community service, financial need and community activities  (selection will be based on these criteria)

-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- EMAILed applications are not accepted.

 

Amount:

 

$1500

 

Deadline:

Must be postmarked no later than March 11, 2013

 

 

 

To Apply:

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

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Elks National Foundation 2013:

 

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 7, 2012:  Printed application and supplemental materials are due to the local Elks Lodge 666, 117 N. First Street, Watertown, WI  53094

Students can download the application online at :  http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars

Contact your local Elks Lodge at www.elks.org/lodges

 

 

To Apply:

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

Charter Student Scholarship Program 2012-13

Charter Student Scholarship Program:

 

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior

-Be a resident of Wisconsin, Minnesota or Illinois

-Must plan to pursue a college-level education in one of the following areas of focus:  marketing, accounting, business administration and/or management, communications, computer technology, engineering or a related field at an accredited school
-Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
-Must submit an application form along with two letters of recommendation confirming participation in a community service project and describing the nature of the level of the student's involvement; plus a 250 - word essay including future goals and any accomplishments that have helped to define the student

Amount:

$1000

 

Deadline:

March 30, 2013

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.chartermainstreet.com

Applications are available in Student Services

Schneider Emanuel Scholarship 2013

Schneider Emanuel Scholarship

Applicants will be evaluated on:

• participation in an American Legion affiliated activity
• scholastic excellence
• moral character
• personality, leadership and participation in general extra-curricular activities
• Complete an application available at www.wilegion.org

Amount:  3 - $1000

Deadline:  March 1, 2013

Wendy's High School Heisman Award

Wendy's High School Heisman Award:

Applicants Must:

-Be a high school senior

-Excel in academics

-Must participate in at least one sport

-Show leadership in your school or community

-Complete an application at www.wendysheisman.com

Deadline:

Must complete and submit their online application by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on October 2, 2012

A school official must review and approve each student's application by 5:00 p.m.  Central Standard Time on October 2, 2012

To Apply:

Visit http://www.wendysheisman.com

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD:
Applicants Must:
-Be a high school student
-Have made a difference through volunteering during the past year

Amount:
$1000

Deadline:
November 6, 2012

To Apply:
Visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit

Horatio Alger National and State Scholarship 2013

Horatio Alger National and State Scholarships

 

Applicants Must:

-Be a graduating high school senior Spring 2013

-Have a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited public or private institution in the United States (may start their studies at a two year institution and then transfer to a four year institution.)

-Must have critical financial need($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred)
-Be a United States Citizen
-Involvement in co-curricular and community activities
-A minimum grade point average of 2.0
-Must complete the Academic Information and Adversity Section of the application
-Must have the counselor complete a certification form after the applicant applies

Amount:

$5000-$20,000

 

Deadline:

October 25, 2012

Students must complete the application online at :  www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

 

 

To Apply:

Visit http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships