The state of Wisconsin offers scholarships to graduating high school students throughout the state who go on to study at the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College or another independent college or university within the state. The scholarships are given to the students with the highest grade-point average in their school, whether public or private. The number of scholarships given to each particular school depends on the size of the student body. The $2,250 per year scholarships are for tuition only and are funded in equal parts by the state of Wisconsin and the colleges where the students are enrolled.
State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
Post Office Box 7885
131 W. Wilson St., Suite 902
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 267-2206
heab.state.wi.us/programs.html#scholarship
The Wisconsin Higher Education Grant Program offers undergraduate Wisconsin residents grants of between $250 and $3,000 while they are enrolled at least half-time in at the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College or a tribal school in the state for up to 10 semesters. Grants are need-based and require a FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) to apply.
State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
Post Office Box 7885
131 W. Wilson St., Suite 902
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 267-2206
heab.state.wi.us/programs.html#grants
The Archie C. Towle Aviation Scholarship is given to a student living within 50 miles of the Wausau area to attend flight school. To qualify, she needs to show both the ability and interest in a career in aviation. The student must also be able to pass the Federal Aviation Administration's medical examination for flight training. The scholarship can also go to flight maintenance training, in which case no medical exam is needed. The deadline for applying is the last business day in February. Scholarship applications are available in the guidance offices of any high school; at community airports in Marathon County, Merrill, Tomahawk, Antigo, Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids; and from the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (www.cfoncw.org/grants/scholarships.cfm).
The Ralph Tinker Memorial Scholarship is given to students from two Wausau high schools--Wausau East and Wausau West. It goes to graduating seniors who demonstrate both a financial need and the potential for success. Students can plan to study any subject and attend any accredited college or university. They make their applications through their high school.
The Peter & Carol Tomasi Scholarship is for the graduating senior at Wausau East high School with the highest SAT score in his class and is not limited to any particular subject or school, as long as it is an accredited college or university. The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin administers the scholarship and gets the name of the student with the highest SAT score from the school's guidance counselors.
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First St., Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
( 715) 845.9555
www.cfoncw.org/grants/scholarships.cfm