Tuesday, November 18, 2014

2015 Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin

2015 Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin :

The PIAW will award scholarships to successful candidates who are 2015 graduating seniors.  Scholarship recipients must be entering college and have a focus on insurance or a related field of study .  Applicants MUST BE SPONSORED BY A PIAW MEMBER.  A list of members can be found at the website www.piaw.org    "Membership/Find an Agency Member" or by looking for the PIA logo on agency premises stationery or their advertising materials. 

Applicants Must:


complete an application at the website at www.piaw.org

be planning to pursue a career in insurance or related field of study

be sponsored by a PIAW member


 


Amount:
5-$2500
Deadline:
Completed applications are due by February 15, 2015

To Apply:
go to www.piaw.org

UW-Stevens Point Trytten Scholar Program 2015

UW-Stevens Point Trytten Scholar Program 2015:

Applicants Must:
-Be high school senior
-Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50
-Must plan to attend UW-Stevens Point and intend to major in chemistry during the 2015-2016 school year
-Complete an application at www.uwsp.edu/chemistry/Pages/scholarships.aspx/

Amount:
$200/semester 1st year
$400/semester 2nd year
$600/semester 3rd year
$800/semester 4th year
Scholarship continues each year as long as student meets particular criteria.
Deadline:
Application must be postmarked by January 31, 2015
To Apply:
Visit http://www.uwsp.edu/chemistry/Pages/scholarships.apx to obtain application

Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund 2015 - Future Leader Award

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 $8500 per year for 4 years or $34,000.
Deadline:
Must be submitted on or before March 1, 2015 to:

Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund

P O Box 824
Oconomowoc WI 53066To Apply:

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

Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund 2015

THE OCONOMOWOC SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2015:



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:
$1250 per year for two year program or $2500 per year four year program
**Students who remain in good standing are able to renew the scholarship each year of study. (Total $10000 for a four year program or total $2500 for a two year program)

Deadline:
Must be submitted on or before March 1, 2015 to the OHS Counseling Office, 641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

To Apply:

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



Monday, November 10, 2014

Jefferson County Deputy Sheriff's Association Scholarship 2015

Jefferson Co. Deputy Sheriff's Association Scholarship

Applicants Must:
  • Reside within the boundaries of Jefferson County
  • Rank within the upper 35 percent of his/her graduating class
  • Be accepted and enrolled in either a technical or college of study that will result in the earning of an associate or bachelor's degree
  • Be present to accept the scholarship
  • Provide information on involvement in school activities, service, grades, financial need, transcript, and letters of reference
  • Complete an application available on Naviance under scholarships
Amount:  Varies based on money available

Deadline:  March 1, 2015


Friday, November 7, 2014

WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarships

WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship

WTS awards the Transportation YOU Scholarship to girls ages 13-18 years old pursuing high school studies in science, technology, engineering and math to foster the development of women and girls in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals and students to undertake careers in the area of transportation. The Transportation YOU High School Scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. 
Applications available: OHS Student Services

Deadline:  November 21, 2014

UW-Madison Chancellor's Scholarship and Powers-Knapp Scholarship Program

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Chancellor's Scholarship Program and Powers-Knapp Scholarship Program



The Chancellor's Scholarship Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison would like to identify academically outstanding and talented high school seniors from underrepresented minority groups and educationally/culturally disadvantaged backgrounds.  In order to be eligible you must:

1. Demonstrate outstanding academic performance
2. Plan to enroll at UW-Madison as a new freshman in the fall following graduation from high school
3. Be a member of one of the following groups:  African American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino, Southeast Asian (Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, or Vietnamese or educationally/culturally disadvantaged
4. Be a U.S. citizen

If you qualify, you will need to apply for the scholarship by using your campus NetID and password to log into the "Visit My Scholarships'section fo the Scholarships@UW-Madison application portal

Deadline:  February 3, 2015

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Delta Theta Sigma Housing and Academic Scholarships for UW-Madison or Madison Area Technical College

Delta Theta Sigma Housing and Academic Scholarships for UW-Madison:

Delta Theta Sigma is offering housing and academic scholarships to high school seniors that will be attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison or Madison Area Technical College.
$1000 In-House Resident Scholarship - Up to ten awarded
Leadership positions, sports and activities, community involvement, and academic achievement will be considered equally.  Applicant will be notified of results within three weeks of completing the application.
$500 Academic Scholarship - Up to two awarded
Applicants who qualify will be notified before March 2015 and will be required to attend an interview in September 2015.  The recipient will be notified by October 1, 2015.


Applicants Must:
-Be a  new incoming fall 2015 undergraduate student attending UW-Madison or Madison Area Technical College
-Complete an application that covers both scholarships and is available at :  www.deltathetasigma.com/scholarship

Amount:
$1000 In-House Resident (up to 10 awarded) and
 $500 Academic Scholarship (up to 2 awarded)


Deadline:
February 15, 2015

To Apply:
Visit http://www.deltathetasigma.com/scholarship

Amazon Scholarship

Amazon Student Scholarship

Know Any College-Bound Seniors or Current Undergrads Who Deserve a 

Tuition and Textbook Scholarship?

Amazon Student, an Amazon Prime program for college students, will award $5,000 toward tuition and $500 to spend on textbooks at Amazon.com to 50 students through the new Amazon Student Scholarship. Please help us spread the word to students who deserve tuition assistance. 


Hurry! Applications close
November 20, 2014.


Program Information

  • Fifty students will each receive a $5,000 scholarship toward tuition and $500 to spend on textbooks at Amazon.com.
  • Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited, nonprofit two or four-year college/university in the United States in the fall of 2015. Applicants must also join Amazon Student, a free membership program which provides exclusive benefits for students on Amazon.com.
  • Awards will be based on merit. Applications will be scored on GPA, community service and leadership experience. Semifinalists will be required to write an essay to advance to the final round.
Students can learn more and apply at www.amazon.com/studentscholarship