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Scholarships as of 11/09/2018
LOCAL
ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: November 15, 2018
Elks Scholarships
The Elks National Foundation is proud to announce the start of the 2019 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The Most Valuable Student scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens. Applicants do no need to be related to a member of the Elks. Males and females compete separately and are judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need.
The application is completed on line and must be submitted by the November 15, 2018 deadline. Applications for the 2019 contest are available on the Elks National Foundation's website. For complete Most Valuable Student Scholarship contest details including the application, visit enf.elks.org/MVS.
EDWARD J. SHIMANEK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Due Date: February 28, 2019
The Manitowoc County Deputy Sheriffs & Constables Association is sponsoring two $70 college scholarships. The Edward J. Shimanek Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing an education in a criminal justice or police science related field and entering their first year of college. Scholarship applicants must be residents of Manitowoc County.
VIETNAM VETERANS CHAPTER 731 SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 2, 2019
*Scholarship available in Student Services*
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 731, is offering up to (3) $1000 scholarships to high school seniors who are residents of Manitowoc County. The award is to be used for continuing Education at any degree granting accredited school. Specific scholarship requirements:
- Applicants must be, a resident of Manitowoc County, a high school senior, and have a cumulative GPA average of 2.4 or higher for their high school years grades 9 through date of application.
- The scholarship is for a full-time program at any accredited degree granting institution of higher learning.
- Applicants must interview any U.S. military veteran(s), who served "honorably while on active duty" between January 1, 1959 to May 7, 1975. This service could have been served anywhere in the world, it's not restricted to the war itself.
- Write an essay (original, typed, double-spaced) of not less than 500 or more than 1000 words based on the interview(s).
- Supply proof of the interviewed veteran's service.
KOHLER CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: March 9, 2019
Kohler Credit Union
This $10,000 scholarship is awarded to students in renewable installments of $2500 each school year, up to four years. For each year the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in college, they will qualify for the renewable portion of the scholarship. This scholarship is open to all majors. Requirements for the scholarship include:
- Student or parent must be a Kohler Credit Union Member prior to the beginning of the school year, 9/1/2018
- Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
- Student must have definite plans to attend a 4-year college or university full-time in the state of Wisconsin
- Student must have a high school record that indicates achievement and high standards in scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship and involvement in school and community activities
XAI XIONG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: May 17, 2019
This scholarship is available to all students based on participation in the Multicultural Club, cultural awareness, attendance at a college and completion of the application.
STATE
2019 HERB KOHL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: November 4, 2018
Herb Kohl Student Excellence
The purpose of the Herb Kohl Student Excellence Scholarship is to recognize student leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement. It is the goal of the Foundation to encourage Wisconsin youth to pursue post-secondary education in a public or non-public university, college or vocational/technical college. The Foundation awards $10,000 scholarships to 100 Wisconsin high school graduates each year.
NATIONAL
WE THE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
Due Date: February 14, 2019
We the Student
Students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Armed Forces schools abroad, and students in United States territories are eligible to participate in teh contest. In addition to going to school in a contest state, you must be in grades 8-12 and between the ages of 14-19. You must fully answer all questions, including sub-parts to be eligible to win.
SPECIFIC SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
UW-EAU CLAIRE
Due Date: February 1, 2019
UW-GREEN BAY[also UW-MANITOWOC]
Due Date: February 15, 2019 [priority screening]
UW-LA CROSSE
Due Date: February 1, 2019
UW-MADISON
Due Date: Scholarship deadlines vary
Absolute deadline: February 1, 2019
UW-MILWAUKEE
Due Date: March 1, 2019
UW-OSHKOSH
Due Date: Not yet determined.
UW-PARKSIDE
Due Date: February 1, 2019
Scholarship application is part of application for admission.
UW-PLATTEVILLE
Due Date: February 1, 2019
Some deadlines vary.
UW-RIVER FALLS
Due Date: January 31, 2019
UW-STEVENS POINT
Due Date: Priority begins December 15, 2018
UW-STOUT
Due Date: February 4, 2019
UW-SUPERIOR
Due Date: December 1, 2018 (round one)
February 1, 2019 (round two)
UW-WHITEWATER
Due Date: February 1, 2019
OTHER
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