Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association Memorial Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIPS
Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association 
Memorial Scholarship

2015-2016 School Year 

The Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association is pleased to sponsor our 8th Annual Memorial Scholarship competition for high school seniors. All Waukesha County, Wisconsin public & private high school seniors graduating in 2016 are invited to participate. 

Scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to three top-qualifying entries based on the quality of an essay written on one of the following topics: 

HISTORY & PRESERVATION OF OUR MATERIAL CULTURE:  “Why is it important to understand and preserve your family’s heirlooms?”  Include the history of your family heirloom(s) & attach a photo of the object(s) discussed.  If additional help is needed, student can interview select dealers at antiques show in the area to obtain more information about the object(s).  (See http://www.wisconsinantiquesdealers.com for show information.) 

FOR HISTORICAL SITE VOLUNTEERS:  “Explain the important role of volunteers at historic sites or museums, and their positive impact in preserving our local heritage.” (Documentation of volunteer hours at historic sites or museums must accompany this essay.) 

The quality of the essay will be determined by assessing content, punctuation, grammar, spelling, and neatness.  

GUIDELINES: 

2015-2016 Competition is open to all Waukesha County, Wisconsin public & private high school seniors. 

Student must have plans to apply for admission to a university, community college or technical school located in Wisconsin. 

Entries may be computer generated or hand written in English, on one side of 8-1/2” x 11” paper, 500 words or less.  Student may use as many pages as necessary. 

Student must compose the essay without assistance from others, but may use reference materials.
  
If reference materials are used, a bibliography should be included. 

Essay title, student’s name, mailing address, email address, telephone number and school should appear on page 1. 

All entries must be authenticated by the student’s Guidance Office or by the Director of the museum or historical society for which they volunteer. Authentication would include a note on official school, museum or historical society letterhead or a seal embossed with the name of the school, museum or historical society.

All entries must be postmarked no later than November 26, 2015 and should be mailed to: 
Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association
 c/o Debbie McArdle, Secretary
6705 Connecticut Trail
Crystal Lake, IL  60012-3125

Winners will be contacted in January, 2016 and will receive their scholarships at the Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Association show in Waukesha at 9:45 a.m. on the first Saturday in February, 2016.


Any questions, contact jjmcard@comcast.net



2015-16 Scholarships: Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin

2015-16 Scholarships: Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin

Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarships 2015-16
Applicants Must:
-complete an application form at www.wspe.org/efwi.shtml

Eligibility and requirements available at this site
Amount:
The Engineering Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarship, 2 scholarships, each $2000
The WSPE Past Presidents Scholarship, 1 scholarship, $2000
The Behling Scholarship, 1 scholarship, $2000
The Louis C. Geiger Scholarship, 3 scholarships, $2000
The Yu-Hwa Terry Ni Free Program Scholarship, 1 scholarship, $2000
(all applicants will be considered for all of these scholarships)

Deadline:
All applications should be postmarked no later than December 21, 2015

To Apply:
Visit http://www.wspe.org/efwi.shtml

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) U.S. Scholarship

Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) U.S. Scholarship:

This scholarship is awarded to provide resources to students who need financial assistance to attend college.  Students will be awarded the prestigious scholarship through one of the following awards:  RHMC/HACER, RMHC/African American Future Achievers, RMHC/Asia, or RMHC Scholars.  Winners will be decided based on students' participation in the community, academic performance and financial need.
Applicants Must:
-Be a graduating High School senior from Southeastern Wisconsin
-Complete an application at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC

Amount:
Varies
Deadline:

January 20, 2016

To Apply:
Visit http://www.rmhc.org