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Common Scholarship Application

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Useful Links to Scholarship Sites

BigFuture - This site offers the ability to search and filter results for scholarships that fit criteria that matches your needs.

Bold.org - This search site is able to find scholarship results based on state and major.

Access Scholarships - This site offers the user the option to search using specific criteria that matches the students exact needs.

AB Nicholas Scholarship

The AB Nicholas Scholarship Foundation seeks to make a college degree affordable for Wisconsin high school students who participate as players or managers in their school’s basketball program. Need-based scholarships, renewable annually, are offered for two- and four-year programs at any University of Wisconsin System school.

Common Scholarship: NO

Deadline:The Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation accepts applications from qualifying seniors each year between February 1 and April 30

See the website for more information.

April Strohmeyer Memorial Scholarship

1.  This scholarship is geared towards anyone dealing with mental health issues either themselves or someone close to them.
2.  This scholarship is in remembrance of April Strohmeyer, Class of 1996.
3.  This scholarship is being awarded to shine light on the prevalence of mental health problems and the need to understand them.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed.

Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs Scholarships

Apply

Graduating High School Senior Scholarship Opportunity: The AWSC offers a variety of scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are current members in the AWSC. If you plan to pursue further education at an accredited two or four-year institution of higher learning. Available scholarships for the 2025 year include:

$2,500 Ken's Sports Hero Award - Military Veterans/Spouse Award

$2,000 AWSC Scholarship

$2,000 Comparion Insurance

3 - $1,500 Eric Shaffer Memorial Scholarships

$1,000 DuWayne Kreager Insurance Center

$1,000 AWSC Scholarship-Scholarship Fund

$1,000 J F Brennan Scholarship

$1,000 Rome Sno Bandits

$500 KAOS (Kids & Adults on Snowmobiles)

4 $300 Award of Excellence Scholarships from Ken's Sports

$300 Track Side

$300 Manawa Snodeo Scholarship

 Applicants must be an individual member, son, daughter or legal ward of a family, having a current season’s (2024-2025) membership in an AWSC recognized club with two consecutive seasons (2022-2023 & 2023-2024) of prior membership.  He or she is further required to have passed the snowmobile safety course.  You may download the complete application form the AWSC website https://awsc.org/Scholarships/2025-Scholarship-Award-Applications-Info

 Completed Applications must be typed utilizing the AWSC scholarship application and received by the AWSC office, 529 Trail Side Drive, Suite #200, DeForest, WI  53532 by Friday, January 3rd, 2025.  The application may be printed and mailed, hand delivered, faxed (608-846-5534) or emailed to stormyh@awsc.org.  Emailed applications must be submitted as one (1) complete PDF file document, this includes all pages and transcript.  Please note the total pages on the Front Cover Informational Page.  Applications not received by the deadline will be disqualified.

 A Complete Scholarship Application Includes:

1.      Front Cover Informational Page (Don’t forget to mark total pages submitted). Be sure to mark 2 year or 4 year degree.

Camp Douglas Farmer’s Co-Op Scholarship

Anyone is eligible. Priority may be given to Co-op customers. This application must be turned in directly to the Co-op. Applications turned in by the counseling office are not accepted.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE:03/01/2025

Camp Douglas Lions Scholarship

Preference given to students who have demonstrated community involvement.

Money will be distributed after the student contacts The Camp Douglas Lions Club designee and sends proof that they have passed their first semester of college.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Camp Douglas Masonic Lodge Scholarship

This scholarship was founded by the Camp Douglas Masonic Lodge for students pursuing any field of study who demonstrate strong character.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE:

Carol and Kieran Grogan Memorial Scholarship

Carol Ann Grogan lived in the New Lisbon School District for over 30 years. She was a substitute teacher and served for years with the PTA and other organizations. Carol worked very hard throughout her life to make sure that her 13 children graduated from New Lisbon High School.

Carol's life was dedicated to the care of her children. She gave the gifts of kindness, loyalty, enthusiasm for life, dedication, hard work and morality to each member of her family. She wished to give back to a community that helped her so much through the years she spent raising so many New Lisbon High School graduates. One instance in particular that the Grogan family will always remember was when Carol had to be hospitalized for many months due to an extreme health condition. Many people in the New Lisbon community helped her family in different ways to carry them through that time of difficulty. She and her family greatly appreciated that help and wished to give back.

This memorial scholarship fund supports post-secondary and continuing education for those who:

- choose a career in the fields of Healthcare or Education
- show a history of contributing to their community
- in case of a tie, preference will be given to those who show financial need

Eligibility Requirements:

- Must be accepted at a technical college or university for at least a two or four year program (please attach a copy of your acceptance letter).
- 3.0 High School GPA
- Current year NLHS Senior

Application Requirements:

1. Name and Contact Information

2. What school you enrolled (please provide a copy of your acceptance letter)

3. Profession or Field(s) of interest

4. Start date

5. Program duration

6. Any supporting documentation or descriptions of awards, extracurricular activities, honors, etc. earned over your high school career.

7. One or two page typed essay describing:

   • How you show enthusiasm for life, kindness, loyalty, dedication, hard work and morality?

   • What are your career goals?

   • How will you give back to the community in your chosen profession?

   • Why do you believe you are the most qualified and deserving recipient of this scholarship?

   • Please include a paragraph describing your level of financial need.

8. Applications can be emailed to: lteubert@madisongives.org

1 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:04/15/2025

Clifton Sportsman’s Club Scholarship

Applications may be found in the School Counselor's Office

The Clifton Sportsman’s Club Scholarship is geared toward a student going into the fields of wildlife management, fisheries management, plants, forestry, soil, environmental, natural resources, park-recreation, water, rangers, game warden, and/or wildlife or marine biology. 

The recipient should be a graduating senior from Tomah Area School District, New Lisbon School District or Royall High School.

The recipient will be accepted and enrolled in an accredited college or technical school with an emphasis in the above mentioned areas.

The recipient will have maintained a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) throughout his/her 4 years of high school education.

This scholarship is designed to give back to the community and help a student go on to school to help better our environment and our community.

1 available
Amount: $500.00
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE:03/15/2025

Community Closet Resale Shop
Student Academic Scholarship

Applications may be found in the School Counselor's Office

• Write an essay, written by you, about why you are a good candidate to receive the scholarship, your education/vocational goals, and school and community activities you are involved in. A minimum of 500 words is highly suggested.

• Include verification of a GPA of 3.50 or below for your High School years, Transcripts are acceptable.

• Completed application should be submitted to:

Community Closet
119 S. Adams Street
New Lisbon, WI 53950

Amount: Not Disclosed
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE:03/31/2025

Friends of Buckhorn State Park Scholarship

Apply

This scholarship is designed for students entering a natural resources related field. 

1 available
$1000
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE:04/01/2025

Fusionetics Scholarship

Priority given to students entering medical or science related fields. Use Common Scholarship Application.

Application may be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

1 available
$1,500
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Go 2 Care Academic Achievement Scholarship

Priority given to students entering medical field, but open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application. 

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed.

1 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Grieve Law Scholarship

Grieve Law is offering two scholarships each for $500. We are accepting applicants until June 30th for the coming school year.   

Scholarship One:   

https://www.grievelaw.com/annual-scholarship  

Submit a typed essay of around 500 words on an ethical dilemma:   

Describe a situation where you encountered an ethical dilemma. Discuss the conflicting values or principles at play and how you navigated the decision-making process. Reflect on the implications of your choice and what it reveals about your moral reasoning.  

  Scholarship Two:  

https://www.divergentfamilylaw.com/annual-scholarship   

Submit a typed essay of around 500 words on family dynamics:   

Discuss the role of family dynamics in shaping your personal growth and development. How have your relationships with family members influenced your values, goals, and sense of belonging?  

Hess Memorial Hospital Auxiliary - Thrift Shop

Applications may be found in the School Counselor's Office

This scholarship is intended for students who want to further their education in the medical field.

The Auxiliary has requested that the application form be filled out by hand, in writing, and the computer should not be used.

All scholarships awarded will be sent directly to the college the recipient is attending as verification of enrollment is provided.

All applications should be mailed to:

Hess Memorial Hospital Auxiliary - Thrift Shop
Lillian Ratsch
521 Jefferson Street, Apt. # 104
Mauston, WI 53948

Please do not drop application off at the Thrift Shop.

6 available
$2,500
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: 03/21/2025

Hustler Booster’s Club Scholarship

Open to all. Must be willing to volunteer at HustlerFest to receive award. Use Common Scholarship Application.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office prior to the due date listed below.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Judge Jack Roemer Memorial Scholarship

Applications may be found in the School Counselor's Office

These scholarships are sponsored by the Juneau County Tavern League.

• Open to qualified seniors from Hillsboro, Mauston, Necedah, New Lisbon, Royall, and Wonewoc.

• Must be planning a course of study in criminal justice or law enforcement either at a four-year college, police academy, or technical college.

Please use your local school district's standard scholarship application and include an essay with your stated career goal and post secondary plan. Your application and a copy of your transcript should be mailed to:

Juneau County Tavern League
c/o Adam Tovsen
115 W. Milwaukee Street
Mauston, WI 53948

2 available
$3,000
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: 04/01/2025

Julie Holton Memorial Scholarship

No Application Necessary - Winner will be chosen automatically

This scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student. The student must rank between #11 and last. All names of students ranking #11 to last will be placed into a hat. A NLSD Scholarship Committee member will choose a name at random from the hat and that student will be awarded the scholarship.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO

Juneau County 40 and 8 Nursing Scholarship

These scholarships are geared towards students who wish to go on to college to become an RN. Students who are planning to enter in to college in a medical field other than nursing may apply but preference will be given to students going to college for nursing.

Students should use the Common Scholarship Application located at the top of the page to apply for this scholarship. Along with the application please write an essay stating what your career intentions are. The completed application along with the essay can be mailed to:

Jim Frisch
214 Lincoln St.
Mauston, WI 53948

Money will be paid after students first semester in college.

5 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:04/01/2025

Juneau County EAA Chapter 1365 Scholarship

• For disciplines that support the Aviation Industry

• Open to any high school senior in Juneau County (Public School, Private School, or Homeschooled) or a current active member of EAA Chapter 1365 if they reside outside of Juneau County.

• The senior that apply's must be planning to attend a post secondary education college.

1 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE:04/04/2025

Juneau County Home and Community Education Scholarship(s)

This scholarship is designed for senior students in Juneau County who are planning to attend college for a degree in education or family living.

Applications can be turned in to the Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

2 available
$250
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE: 04/15/2025

Juneau County Retired Educators Association Scholarship

Applications may be found in the School Counselor's Office

Eligibility for Scholarship:

1.  Graduating senior in a Juneau County high school or a resident of Juneau County
2.  Must be entering the field of education

Qualifications

1.  3.0 grade point average
2.  Good attendance record
3.  Strong in extra-curricular activities

1 available
Amount: $500.00
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: 3/21/2025

Juneau County Tavern League Scholarship

Open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office prior to the due date listed below.

1 available
$600
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Kids and Mentors Outdoors-Tradition Forward Scholarship

Open to students entering into the field of Natural Resources.  This can either be a 2 year or 4 year program.  

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

Amount: $500.00
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Launch Scholarship

Open to all. Financial need is considered.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Loren & Helen Walker Scholarship

Apply

The Loren and Helen Walker scholarship is intended for students enrolling in a one or two year technical/certified skilled trade program.

Eligibility conditions:

-Must have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.

-Student must be enrolling in a recognized technical college:  enrollment must be in a full-time one or two year program.

-Loren and Helen Walker felt there was a strong need to assist young people in attending schooling for "hands on" learning.

Applications can be sent to:

Attn: Dawn Nicksic
P.O. Box 55
New Lisbon, WI 53950

or by email to:

lhwalkerfound@gmail.com

Amount:  $3500 per year with a two-year maximum (dependent and program length)
Common Scholarship: NO

Due:  April 1, 2025

Mabel Ferdon Scholarship

Students going into the education field will be considered first but all should apply.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

1 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE: 3/31/2025

Macomber Scholarship

APPLY

The Macomber Scholarship prefers applicants  who are planning a career in education but will accept others.

Requirements:

1. Student must be in the top 50% of graduating class.

2. Student must have been accepted at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college. We prefer applicants who are planning a career in education but will accept others.

3. Student must not be a user of alcohol, tobacco or drugs.

Please click on the APPLY button above for more application requirements.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

Amount: $ 1000.00
Common Scholarship: NO

Due: 04/01/2025

Marquis Energy Scholarship Scholarships

APPLY

The scholarship requires applicants to complete three essay questions (500-750 words) and provide one teacher recommendation. Students must read through these terms and conditions and submit this photo release.

Multiple Available
Up to $2500
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: 04/01/2025

Mediacom Communications Scholarship

Apply

Open to all. This is a highly competitive multi-state award, but we have had a winner.

55 areawide available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: 01/30/2025

Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship in support of a New Lisbon senior planning to attend a technical college or four-year university in pursuit of a nursing degree. 

Amount: $1000.00
Common Scholarship:

Applications can be emailed to: knuttall@milebluff.com

Or mailed to:

Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation
1050 Division St.
Mauston, WI 53948

DUE:

Mile Bluff Medical Center Healthcare Career Scholarship

Apply

Each year MBMC awards this scholarship to a senior pursuing a career in healthcare.  The healthcare industry is a vital aspect to our community. The MBMC scholarship committee wants to encourage students to seek out career opportunities that give them a chance to help people and give back to the community.  

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

Amount: $500
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE: 03/31/2025

Mill Haven Foods Scholarships

Open to students who have lettered in at least one varsity sport and have a 2.0 or higher GPA. Use Common Scholarship Application. Requires two letters of recommendation and an official high school transcript. Award given at the end of the first semester.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

2 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Mitotec Precision

The Mitotec Precision Scholarship program was created to support students attending institutions pursing studies in machining degrees at any college on weekends and summer/winter breaks. Partial or full scholarships are also available. The program is a paid position that students can work while being enrolled in a two-year Machining Program.

Eligibility:

• Be a current high school senior

• Be a resident of Juneau, Wood, Monroe, & Adams Counties

• Have aspirations of a career in machining

• Plan on attending a college in the Fall of 2025

Application Process:

Please send an email to the following for more info:

Mike Belmonte
Human Resource Director
hr@mitotecprecision.com

Money Smart Wisconsin

Apply

Eligibility Requirements:

All high school seniors graduating from high school this spring and planning to attend a Wisconsin college or university this fall.

Students must complete an application and write an essay answering this year's money smart questions for a chance to win.

Several available
$1,000 contribution to an Edvest account
Common Scholarship: NO

Due:03/07/2025

National Honor Society Scholarship

Recipient is chosen by NHS members. No application is submitted. Award given at the end of the first semester.

2 available
$250
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: 3/31/2025

New Lisbon American Legion Scholarship

Open to all. Preference given to students whose families are service members. Use Common Scholarship Application.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

1 available
$300
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

New Lisbon American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship

Open to all. One scholarship generally given to student attending four-year college and one given to student attending technical college. Use Common Scholarship Application.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

2 available
$300
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

New Lisbon Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

Application can be picked up in the High School Counseling Office.

Open to all.

Application can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

1-4 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE:03/31/2025

New Lisbon Class of 1982 Scholarship

One time, $1000 Scholarship

Recipient should have at least a 2.0.  

Involved in extracurricular activities as well as community volunteering.

Must be planning to attend any post secondary program of study.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

NLHS Scholarship Committee Scholarships

The following are the scholarships chosen by the New Lisbon Scholarship Committee:

Mortensen - 1 @ $1,000
Requirements for Eligibility: No requirements specified.

Loboda - 1 @ $1,000
Requirements for Eligibility: No requirements specified.

Puhl - 1 @ $1,000
Requirements for Eligibility: Student should demonstrate a financial need.

Donovan - 1 @ $1,000
Requirements for Eligibility: Student should be involved in both music and sports.

Bires - 1 @ $300

McCallum - 1 @ $500
Requirements for Eligibility: Student should be going into the field of education. But everyone should apply.

Harris - 1 @ $1,000
Requirements for Eligibility: Student should be entering into the field of science. But everyone should apply.

Students may fill out one of the common scholarship applications to apply for all of the above scholarships. However, students must attach a cover page for each different scholarship they are applying for within this category.

All applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

12 available
$300-$2,100
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

New Lisbon Lions Club Scholarship

1.  To any student that indicates success by attending a university or vocational school in their particular field.
2.  This scholarship is on behalf of the New Lisbon Lions Club
3. This scholarship is to help a young student alleviate the cost involved in higher education.

Applications should be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE: 03/31/2025

New Lisbon School Personnel Scholarship

Application can be picked up in the Counseling Office

This scholarship will be awarded to a male or female student who has attended the New Lisbon High School for at least two years prior to their graduation. The award shall be given to a student who was in the top 50% of their graduating class. This student also has been accepted at an accredited institution which includes: 2-year, 4-year or vocational.

We would like, but not require the student:

1. to have been active in extracurricular activities;
2. to consider a career in the field of education.

Amount of scholarship is to be determined. One or more scholarships will be given per year. Scholarship will be awarded at the end of first semester by sending 1st semester transcript with a 2.5 GPA and registration for second semester classes to Leah Faber at New Lisbon Elementary.

Applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

Amount:TBD
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:04/01/2025

New Lisbon Sports Club Scholarship

The NL Sports Club is offering two $500 scholarships this year for area students.

The students should be pursuing a degree in the field of wildlife conservation or a career that is helping the community.  

Applicants should send a brief description of why they feel they deserve this scholarship and how it will help the community, along with a copy of their current grades.

A check will be mailed to after a copy of first semester report card and an address to mail the check is received.

All information should be mailed to:

New Lisbon Sports Club
PO Box 73
New Lisbon, WI 53950

or it can be emailed to:

nlsportsclub@mwt.net

Amount: $500.00 (2 of them)
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE: 04/01/2025

New Lisbon Wrestling Club Scholarship

Must have participated in wrestling program.

All applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office by the due date listed below.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Nicholas Pudenz Memorial Scholarship

Open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application. In addition to the essay that is part of the Common Scholarship Application, applicants must submit at a least two-paragraph essay on “What Mental Health Means to Me.”

All applications can be turned in to the High School Counseling Office before the due date listed below.

1-3 available
$500-$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE:03/31/2025

Oakdale Credit Union Scholarship

Apply

For a senior that is the son or daughter of a member of the Oakdale Credit Union, or if a student is a member themselves. The student must write and submit a 1000-1500 word essay on the value of Credit Unions.

$1,000 1 available
$500 1 available
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: 03/14/2025

Oakdale Electric Cooperative Scholarships

No application required. Students must have attended Youth Leadership Conference the summer between junior and senior year and submitted required essay to be considered.

3 available
$1,000 - $1,500
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: TBD

Outdoor Forever Natural Resources Scholarship

Must be a senior in Juneau County majoring in one of the following Natural Resources Field: Fisheries, Water Resources, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Soil & Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, or Conservation Enforcement. To Apply send current GPA, application and cover letter stating career goals and intended field of study to:

Outdoors Forever
PO Box 361
Mauston, WI 53948

One Available
$1000
Common Scholarship: NO

DUE: