External Scholarships
The Western Technical College Foundation Direct Scholarship Guide contains information on many scholarships from public and private organizations and donors to assist Western students achieve academic success. The criteria and procedures for each scholarship are listed.
AES Engineers Scholarship
Number available:
Amount of Scholarship: $500.00
Deadline: 9/15/2008
Website: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Scholarship Criteria
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions below:
1. What do you consider to be the single most important problem that is facing society today? Why?
2. Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?
Scholarship Instructions
There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending in 2007/8 and your plans for 2008/9.
American Legion Auxiliary—Roy L. Vingers Unit #52—Emma Brzazowske Scholarship
Number available: 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500.00
Deadline: 3/21/2009
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
1.Applicant must be a daughter, son, wife, husband, widow, or widower of a veteran. Stepchildren, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of veterans may also apply. Students may apply for scholarships regardless of the period of time that the veteran served without regard to the specific eligibility dates of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary.
2.Applicants must:
a) Be in need of financial help to continue education beyond high school.
b) Have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale basis.
c) Be a resident of the City of La Crosse, Town of Shelby, or Town of Campbell, or the child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a paid Unit #52 Auxiliary member.
3. School selected need not be in Wisconsin, but must be accredited.
Scholarship Instructions
Obtain/submit application by contacting: Darlene Dayton 1909 13th St. S. La Crosse, WI 54601 (608) 788-5418
BigSun Scholarship
Number available: 0
Amount of Scholarship: $500.00
Deadline: 6/27/2009
Website: http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Scholarship Criteria
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution.
Scholarship Instructions
Please visit our website to learn how to apply
Carol Scaife Memorial Scholasrhip
Number available: 1
Amount of Scholarship: $750.00
Deadline: 5/1/2009
Website: www.whprms.org
Scholarship Criteria
Qualifications for Candidate:
? A tech;nical school student in the final year of study; or a recent graduate (within the last 12 months)..
? Pursuit of a Major in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or other related field.
? Ability to attend the 2009 WHPRMS annual conference, held October 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency in Milwukee, WI.
Scholarship Instructions
Submit completed materials to: Melissa Douglas bvk 250 W Coventry Court, Suite 300 Milwaukee, WI 53217 Questions: mdouglas@bvk.com
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation
Number available: 12
Amount of Scholarship: $1000.00
Deadline:
Application:
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation Application PDF
Website: http://www.fma-foundation.org/Scholarships.cfm
Scholarship Criteria
1. Applicant, parent, or guardian of applicant must either be a Personal Member of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), or the Tube and Pipe Association, International (TPA), or be employed by a Company Member of the FMA or TPA at the time of application. Student Members are eligible to apply. (Employment of applicant or applicant's parent or guardian by an FMA Company Member must be verified. Requirement waived for student members)
2. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 (B) or above for college scholarships and 2.5 or above for trade/technical school scholarships. (Mid-term GPA, verified by a copy of the student's high school or college transcript, is acceptable.)
3. Student must plan to major in an engineering, trade school, or manufacturing-related program that may lead to a career in manufacturing.
4. Student must be accepted in an institution of higher learning (college/university/technical school for the fall semester as a full-time student).
Scholarship Instructions
Applications may be submitted throughout the year for Trade or Tech. College students. Awards are announced quarterly. Return the completed scholarship application to: Michelle James, Foundation Assistant Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation 833 Featherstone Road Rockford, IL 61107-6302 Fax: (815) 484-7738
Infinity Rehab Award of Excellence Program
Number available:
Amount of Scholarship: $0.00
Deadline:
Application:
Infinity Rehab Award of Excellence Program Application PDF
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Must have successfully completed the first three terms (or the first semester) of an accredited PT/OT/SLP program.
2. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher (original copies of grades or transcripts must be submitted after each semester/term).
3. Must provide two letters of recommendation from individuals with familiarity of your skills and education experience.
4. Must be a US citizen, permanent resident or international student in lawful status.
5. Application must include all requisite components to be considered.
Scholarship Instructions
Submit completed applications to: Infinity Rehab C/O Cindy Young 25117 SW Parkway, Suite D Wilsonville, OR 97070
La Crosse Noon Business and Professional Women Scholarship
Number available: 1
Amount of Scholarship: $500.00
Deadline: 11/1/2008
Application:
La Crosse Noon Business and Professional Women Scholarship Application PDF
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
Awarded to a student from institutions of higher learning in La Crosse.
Scholarship Instructions
Submit applications to: Wendy Kelly BPW Scholarship Committee S1475 Ernie’s Lane Chaseburg, WI 54621 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Wendy at 608-482-2016 (home), 608-304-0056 (cell) or e-mail her at jjkwbk@mwt.net.
Mary Melvina Goforth Rouse American Indian Scholarship
Number available: 1
Amount of Scholarship: $300.00
Deadline: 12/1/2008
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
Applicants must be Wisconsin Native American Indians with a financial need and possess a grade point average of 2.75 or higher. Applicants must be either high school Seniors who have been accepted for post-high school education OR be college/university undergraduates. Prior recipients may reapply.
Scholarship Instructions
Request application by e-mailing nelsondewey@hotmail.com. Indicate "Goforth Scholarship" in subject line. Mail complete application and documentation (no later than June 1 for Fall semester or December 1 for Spring semester) to: Wilma Johnson 183 Norfolk Circle Harrogate, TN 37752-7708
Wisconsin Troopers’ Association- Memorial Scholarship Fund
Number available: 6
Amount of Scholarship: $300.00
Deadline: 12/15/2008
Website:
Scholarship Criteria
The applicant must apply for the scholarship between November 1st and December 15th of each year. Open to all Wisconsin residents enrolled in a two or four year degree program with a MAJOR in criminal justice, police science, or any law enforcement related field.
**The applicant must have earned at least 50% of the credits necessary to earn a degree in their law enforcement related field, prior to applying for this scholarship.
The Scholarship Selection Committee shall base its selection upon the following criteria: 70% scholastic aptitude (cumulative grade point average for the credits earned) and 30% essay. The applicant must submit a completed application form, a letter from their school verifying that they have 50% credits completed working towards a degree in a law enforcement related field, a copy of their transcripts that show their cumulative grade point average, and an essay of no more than 400 words that describes themselves, their future goals, and why a law enforcement career interests them. Recipients may receive only one scholarship award per year.
Scholarship Instructions
Contact the Foundation office for a copy of the application.
