Two Rivers Public School District

Seniors are encouraged to visit this site frequently to keep up to date on available scholarships. The Student Services Office will post all scholarships as we become aware of them. Students are encouraged to check other sources such as the financial aid office of the school they intend to attend, employers of parents or the student, companies through which they are insured, local service clubs, churches, the local newspapers, etc.

Scholarship Pointers and Advice:

Pay close attention to due dates. Scholarship applications should be received by the due date not mailed on the due date.
Keep a copy of all sent application for your records.
Take the time to fill out all applications completely and include as much information as possible. (The selection committee bases their decision on what information the application offers them so be sure to include how long and how many hours you've volunteer/been a part of a club, spell out acronyms, proofread your information and use proper capitalization, punctuation, formatting and grammar).
Students are responsible for submitting their own applications.
Never pay anyone to help you get a scholarship or submit a fee to file an application.

Updated as of October 19, 2020

LOCAL

KOHLER CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: MARCH 14, 2021

Up to four (4) $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in renewable installments of $2500 each school year for up to four year. Students or parents must be Kohler Credit Union members prior to January 1, 2021. Other eligibility requirements include:

A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
Definite plans ot attend a 4-year college or university full time in the state of WI
High school record that indicates achievement and high standards in scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship and involvement in school and community activities.

STATE

HERB KOHL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION STUDENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The purpose of the Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship program is to recognize student leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement. It is the goal of the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation to encourage WI youth to pursue post-secondary education in a public or nonpublic university, college or vocational/technical college. The foundation awards $10,000 scholarships to 100 WI high school graduates each year.

XELLO HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: DECEMBER 21, 2020

The Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA), in partnership with Xello, has established the WSCA High School Scholarship Program to assist students with their post-secondary education.

Unless otherwise specified, you must:

Be a Wisconsin resident. Residency is defined by WSCA when:
- An independent student or the parents of a dependent student have continuously resided in Wisconsin for the previous 12 months.
- A student has continuously enrolled a minimum of one academic year within the past 12-month period at a Wisconsin high school.
- Be a graduating Wisconsin high school student during the current academic year.
- In the state of Wisconsin for any reason, other than a temporary purpose (ie. student visa, travel visa, etc.)
Are attending a public or private high school in Wisconsin
Will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2021-2022 school year.

NATIONAL

ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: On-going

Army ROTC offers generous merit-based scholarships to qualified students. They can defray the full cost of tuition, and provide additional tax-free allowances for books, supplies, equipment and necessary fees. Text SCHOLARSHIP to GOARMY for more scholarship information as well as to apply.

ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2020

The Elks Nation Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1000 to $12,500 per year. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.

ELKS LEGACY AWARDS
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Legacy Awards provide $4000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards.

THE COCA-COLA SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
Due Date: October 31, 2020

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 32nd class in 2020, the Foundation has provided over 6,300 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $72 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Our application is open! High school seniors can apply here.

THE COOKE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
APPLICATION PERIOD: JANUARY- MARCH 2021

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to the monetary award, students join a thriving network of nearly 2800 Cooke Scholars.

THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS
APPLICATION PERIOD: November 10, 2020

Are you a middle level or high schoool student making a difference through volunteering? Apply today for national recognition, a scholarship and an invitation to the program's national recognition events. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors students in grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service.

SPECIFIC SCHOOL

LTC PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: MARCH 1, 2021

The LTC Promise scholarship gives promising high school seniors in the Lakeshore community the opportunity to attend college by helping them access financial resources and enroll at LTC. By removing financial barriers, students who may not have had the opportunity will now be able to earn a degree and pursue a career. LTC promises to pay the balance of tuition and fees for eligible students after federal and state grants have been applied.

UW-EAU CLAIRE SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE DATE: On-going

Click the link above to find a listing of scholarships available to first year students at Eau Claire. Some scholarships require an addition application while others are chosen based of your admissions application.

UW-GREEN BAY NEW FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2020 (PRIORITY DATE)

Qualified students who submit an application are considered for a pool of named scholarships managed through the Financial Aid Office. The scholarship review committee begins awarding after the February 15 priority application date each year. The process continues throughout the summer until all funds are committed. Scholarship selection is competitive.

UW-LACROSSE SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Incoming freshman, transfer and continuing student scholarships are available through the UWL Foundation. The application period runs from October 1 through February 1.

UW-MADISON SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE DATE: On-going

As an incoming student, you can apply for scholarships as soon as you apply to the University by using your NetID and password. Applications for incoming undergraduate students typically open in early November and have deadlines in early February, so don't wait until you know your admissions status to apply!

UW-MILWAUKEE SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: On-going

These scholarships are made possible by the generous gifts made by donors, friends, and alumni of UW-Milwaukee who are committed to the education of UWM students. To begin, you must be admitted to either the Milwaukee or Waukesha campus locations. Please sign in using your PAWS ePantherID and password. Once logged in, you will start with the General Application, please complete as much as possible as this will be the main source used to select recipients. In addition, you may be asked to complete a school/college/dept application. After completing these applications, a list of open opportunities that you potentially match to will be provided for you to apply to.

UW-OSHKOSH SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2021 (DEADLINE FOR MOST SCHOLARSHIPS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)

UW Oshkosh highly values students who have achieved outstanding academic and leadership success. Scholarships are one way the University recognizes high achievement.

Please note that for several scholarship opportunities, your application statement for admission into the University will function as your scholarship statement unless otherwise noted by the specific scholarship for which you are applying.

UW-PARKSIDE SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2020

For incoming students, your admissions application automatically allows you to be considered for many scholarships. To be eligible for university scholarships, you must be admitted to Parkside by Feb. 1. Including your intended major on your application is important for many scholarships. If you are eligible for scholarships, you will receive an email with next steps for consideration.

UW-PLATTEVILLE SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2021 (PRIORITY); APRIL 1, 2021 (FINAL)

We want to help as many students as we can be able to afford a high-quality education at UW-Platteville. There are many possibilities that can help you attend economically.

UW-RIVER FALLS SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: On-going

UW-River Falls offers scholarships for which you can apply annually. The scholarships are funded by the UW-River Falls Foundation through contributions from alumni, faculty and staff, friends, parents, campus organizations, and corporations. Over 800 scholarships totaling more than $900,000 are typically awarded.

UW-STEVENS POINT SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: On-going

UW-STOUT SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: MARCH 15, 2021

Have you worked hard in high school to keep your GPA high and crush the ACT? You deserve some recognition for that.

That’s why we’ve put together our Blue Devil Guarantee, every eligible new freshman will automatically receive one of these scholarships when they come to Stout.

To qualify for the Blue Devil Guarantee scholarships, you must be a new freshman student admitted to UW-Stout by the first Monday in February for the fall semester. If you improve your ACT/GPA, you can qualify for a higher scholarship! Submit your updated credentials no later than March 15.

UW-SUPERIOR SCHOLARSHIP
DUE DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2020 (FIRST ROUND); FEBRUARY 1 (SECOND ROUND)

Freshmen applicants who have submitted a scholarship application essay, who have a GPA of 3.00 and have an ACT of at least 21 will be considered for a Foundation scholarship. In certain cases and for certain awards, a lower ACT and/or lower GPA may be considered depending on the scholarship application essay.

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis among this group. Award recipients usually have a strong high school curriculum and present an ACT score and/or class rank that is above these minimums.

UW-WHITEWATER SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE DATE: On-going

OTHER

Two Rivers High School receives other scholarship offers from various organizations such as:

FASTWEB
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS.ORG
LendEDU
College-scholarships.com
https://studentscholarships.org/
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