Private Outside Scholarship
Miscellaneous
AES Engineers
Deadline: September 15, annually
Open to all students. You are not required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible. To be eligible, students need to submit an answer to one of the questions on the organization’s website. To apply, visit www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
AFE Milwaukee Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, annually
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE)- Milwaukee Chapter 12 is offering scholarships to freshmen, sophomores and juniors pursuing a career in facilities engineering. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $1500, and up to three awards will be made. For further details and application form, visit www.afemilwaukee.com
Air Force Dental Health Professions Scholarship
Deadline: Varies with program
Open to students who are pursuing a career in dentistry leading to a DDS degree who have been accepted into an accredited dental college. Must be a U.S. citizen of good moral character and of good health. Students will incur a service commitment upon graduation. Qualifications and service commitments vary according to program. There are one-, two-, three- and four-year scholarships available. Pays for all tuition, books, and associated fees plus a $1,279 per month stipend for the length of the program. Visit www.airforce.com/healthcare or contact TSgt Christian Mattila; Christian.mattila@rs.af.mil; (312) 922-2923; 800 S. Wells Street, Suite 130, Chicago, IL 60607 for more details.
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Deadline: March 1st Annually
Provides renewable scholarships for applicants entering the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science, or toxicology. Students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible. To qualify, candidates must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Must be a high school senior intending to major in one of the above fields, or be a full-time freshman, sophomore or junior with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need according to FAFSA. Apply online at www.chemistry.org/scholars or see scholarship office.
Appel Farm Arts & Music Center
Deadline: None
Offers full and part-time employment, summer camp, and internship opportunities to students interested in pursuing the arts. Internships are available in fall (September – December) and spring (January – June), and interns are offered a $500 monthly stipend plus room and board. Applications available online.
Apogee Scholarship Program
Deadline: annually
Open to any person age 18 or older who is enrolled full-time. Applicants are asked to create a social media campaign for a generic product. Full details can be found on www.apogee-search.com/scholarship
APWA- Chicago Chapter- Lake Branch Scholarship
Deadline: April, annually
Open to students pursuing a degree in Public Works Administration, civil engineering or environmental engineering. Must meet one of the following criteria: reside in Lake County, IL; be employed by, or be an immediate family member to an employee of a Public Works Agency within Lake County; or be a current member or immediate family to a current member of the Lake Branch of the American Public Works Association. For more details and to apply, visit http://chicago.apwa.net/
Army ROTC Full-tuition Scholarships
Deadline: none provided
Four-Year Scholarship- This is intended for college freshmen in their first year of a five-year undergraduate plan. Open to U.S. Citizens between the ages of 17 and 26. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, and have high school GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants must score minimum of 920 on SATs or 19 on ACTs. Must meet physical standards and agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component. Contact your Campus Military Science department for more information.
Three-Year Scholarship- This is intended for students already enrolled in college with three years remaining. Open to U.S. Citizens between the ages of 17 and 27. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, and have a college GPA of at least 2.5. Applicants must score minimum of 920 on SATs or 19 on ACTs. Must meet physical standards and agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component. Contact your Campus Military Science department for more information.
Two-Year Scholarship- This is intended for students already enrolled in college with two years remaining. Open to U.S. Citizens between the ages of 17 and 27. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, and have a college GPA of at least 2.5. Must meet physical standards and agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component. Contact your Campus Military Science department for more information.
ASCO Numatics
Deadline: July 31, 2008
Open to engineering students in industrial automation-related disciplines. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program leading to an engineering, instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation degree. For undergraduate applicants, must have completed sophomore year. All applicants must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and be a U.S. citizen or legal U.S. resident. To apply, visit www.asconumatics.com/scholarship
Ayn Rand Institute Contests
Deadline: varies by contest entered
The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay contests on the various novels written by Ayn Rand. Open to students entering or enrolled in a college program at the time of entry. For details about the various contests and to apply, visit http://www.aynrandnovels.com/contests
Be Smart
Deadline: April 16 annually
The Be Smart Scholarship Competition is a competition for high school students and college students in Southeastern Wisconsin. The Be Smart Waste REduction Coalition is glad that you are ready to make a big difference for your community, your education, and your planet.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Deadline: April 15 and September 22 annually
Awards of up to $5,000 are made for U.S. citizen undergraduates to studyabroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being $4,000. Students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at 2-year or 4-year undergraduate colleges or universities are eligible to apply.
BigSun Scholarship
Deadline: June, annually
Open to all Athletic students, regardless of which sport they participate in. For details and application, please visit www.bigsunathletics.com
Chela Education Scholarship Giveaway
Deadline: None
Delta Nu Alpha Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, annually
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students majoring in business, logistics, or supply chain management. See scholarship office for application materials.
Division of Children and Family Services Scholarship
Deadline: The 15th of each month
Applicants must have been in out-of-home care (OHC) placement (foster home, group home, residential care, court ordered Kinship Care) for at least 6 months after the age of 15, or have been in OHC for at least 6 months and adopted after the age of 15. Must have been in OCH placement in Wisconsin as described above, or have been in OHC placement in another state but have become a resident of WI prior to attending a WI college. Candidates must be accepted into a Higher Education program at the time the application is submitted. Students must be age 20 or less, unless enrolled in a post-secondary program on his/her 21st birthday, extending eligibility to age 23. See Scholarship Office for application, or download application from: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/forms/DCFS/CFS2197.pdf.
Future Teacher Scholarship
Deadline: varies with program
Hartford Union High School Scholarship- Open to graduates of HUHS who have applied to the School of Education and plan to pursue a teaching career. Must be near completion of two years of undergraduate study. Applications available at http://www.huhs.org/departments/counseling/scholarships.htm. Deadline: April, annually
Central Middle School Scholarship- Open to graduates of HUHS and Central Middle School who have been accepted into the School of Education. Must presently be an intern or student teaching to apply. To apply, please submit inquiry to Pam Brandt, Scholarship Chairperson/ Central Middle School/ 1100 Cedar Street/ Hartford, WI 53027 or call (262) 673-8040.
Deadline: March 30, 2007; October 12, 2007 and April 1, 2008
Government Finance Officers Association
Deadline: February, annually
Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship: Open to an employee of a local government or other public entity who is enrolled or plans to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program in public administration, finance, business administration or related field. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For details and application, visit www.gfoa.org
Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship: Open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in a program leading to a career in state or local government finance. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For details and application, visit www.gfoa.org
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship: Open to upper-division undergraduate or graduate stduents enrolled in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration. Must identify as Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific islander, Hispanic or Latino. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For details and application, visit www.gfoa.org
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin (HCCW)
Deadline: April, annually
Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 are available to students of Hispanic descent. Applicants must be legal residents or U.S. citizens. Must have high school diploma or GED and accepted as a full-time student in an undergraduate program. Must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must also demonstrate participation in school and/or community activities. To view scholarship opportunities and to apply, visit http://www.hccw.org/
Hispanic College Fund (HCF)
Deadline: varies by scholarship
Open to students who plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate for the 2008-09 academic year. Must be Hispanic, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. HCF offers a number of scholarship programs, each with its own criteria. For more details and to apply, please visit http://www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships.php
Hispanic Professionals Scholarship
Deadline: May, annually
Open to students of Hispanic descent who are enrolled in at least 6 credits in the fall 2008 or spring 2009 semesters. Must be enrolled in or applied for an advanced degree program. Must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of WI to apply. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. For more details and to apply, visit http://www.hpgm.org/
Hmong Mutual Assistance Association of Sheboygan, Inc.
Deadline: unknown
Contact: (920) 458-0808 or visit www.hmaaweb.org
Infinity Rehab
Deadline: none
Open to students in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology. Must have completed first semester of program, and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be US citizen, permanent resident or international student in lawful status. Candidates chosen to receive the award will be required to sign an employment agreement with Infinity Rehab, and employment beginning within one month of graduation. See scholarship office for application.
Institute for Humane Studies
Deadline: varies by program
For over forty years, the IHS is dedicated to helping bright undergraduate and graduate students interested in individual liberty pursue their intellectual interests. Applications for the various scholarships, contests (sponsored by www.ThinkForYourself.org), internships and fellowships are available online at www.TheIHS.org. *You do not need to be an IHS alumna/e to apply*.
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Deadline: check with your local Zonta Club
Open to students who will be enrolled as a junior or senior for the 2008-09 academic year. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate program leading to a business management career. Must demonstrate outstanding potential, ambition and initiative in the field. For more details and application materials, visit http://www.zonta.org/site/PageServer?pagename=zi_scholarships
Jaycees of Wisconsin Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: June 1 annually
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be returning to school after two years off. Must have completed at least two semesters after returning (does not include summer school). Eligible candidates must have cumulative 3.0 GPA or better to apply. Apply online at http://www.jcwf.org/BertucciScholarship.htm.
Jewish Federation of Metro Chicago Scholarship
Deadline: February 15, annually
Open to graduate students enrolled in a helping profession program (medicine, human services, rabbinate, Jewish communal service) and undergraduates enrolled in nursing, mathematics, engineering, performing arts or law (in the helping sector). Refugees or asylees are encouraged to apply, as citizenship is not a prerequisite. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/
John Gyles Education Awards
Deadline: June 1 annually
Open to students who are enrolled full-time (or accepted) as an undergraduate or graduate student. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 and must have citizenship in either Canada or the US. To apply, visit http://www.johngyleseducationcenter.com.
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: April, annually
Open to sons and daughters of one of the following: 1) active duty or reserve U.S. Marine; 2) U.S. Marine who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps; 3) Active duty or reserve U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served with the U.S. Marine Corps; 4) U.S. navy Corpsman who has served with the U.S. Marine Corps and has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or was killed while serving in the U.S. Navy. Candidates must also be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or more. Scholarships are targeted at eligible applicants from families with a maximum adjusted gross income of $77,000 or less. For more information and to apply, visit www.mcsf.org
McKnight Endowment Scholarship
Deadline: varies by program
Open to M.D. and/or PhD degree students who have completed formal postdoctoral training at the time of application. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with evidence of a commitment to a career in neuroscience. To view eligibility criteria and to apply online, visit http://www.mcknight.org/neuroscience/news/index.aspx
Mexican Fiesta Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, annually
Open to Wisconsin residents who are enrolled full-time. Must be 25% Hispanic descent. Applicants must complete a minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service during the Mexican Fiesta festival in August. To download an application, visit http://www.mexicanfiesta.org/
Military Education Scholarship
Deadline: May and November, annually
The employees of VA Mortgage Center sponsor this scholarship to assist current and prospective ROTC students who may struggle to meet the financial requirements of pursuing their education, even with the help of financial aid and other scholarship programs. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a current ROTC student or a prospective ROTC student who will be enrolled for the upcoming fall term. Scholarships are valued at $1,500. For more details and an application, please visit http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/scholarships.html
National Health Service Scholarships
Deadline: none
The NHSC offers a competitive scholarship program designed for students committed to providing primary health care in communities of greatest need. Scholarship recipients serve where they are most needed upon completion of their training. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in a fully accredited Family nurse practitioner program (master’s degree in nursing, post-master's or post-baccalaureate certificate), nurse-midwifery program (master's degree in nursing, post-master's or post-baccalaureate certificate), physician assistant program (certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or master's program), or Dental school. Visit http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/scholarships.asp for more details. To request an application, call 1-800-221-9393.
National Physical Science Consortium
Deadline: November 5th, annually
NPSC's primary objective is to aid in increasing the number of Ph.D.s in the physical sciences and related engineering fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool of women and historically underrepresented minorities. AllU.S. citizens are eligible. To learn more about the fellowships offered and apply online, go to www.npsc.org
National Scholars Honor Society
Deadline: None
Newburg Lioness Scholarship
Deadline: June, annually
Open to any female from Washington County, WI who is returning to college. See Scholarship Office for application.
Northern Illinois Society of Human Resource Mgmt
Deadline: March, annually
Open to students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a human resource or related field. Must have completed two courses in major, and a minimum of 24 credit hours at the time of applying. Must be currently enrolled for 15 credit hours. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 Applicants must demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and/or commitment to community service, both on and off campus. Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) membership is a plus. For more details and to apply, visit www.nishrm.org
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund
Deadline: June 1, 2009
Third Year Law Student Scholarship Writing Contest- Open to all individuals who are law students at the date of submission and who have not been previously admitted to practice law in the U.S. Must be in good standing as a third year student in the Fall 2008 term. Scholarships will be awarded to law students who submit papers on the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. First place receives $12,500 toward tuition, second place receives $5,000 and third place receives $2,500. Papers must be of quality suitable for publication in a law review or journal and cannot have been previously published. The author’s full name, address, and phone numbers, as well as a brief discourse on the author’s legal education should accompany entries. Citations should conform with The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, current edition. All entries become the property of the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund. Please mail submissions to: NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund; c/o Office of the General Counsel; 11250 Waples Mill Road; Fairfax, VA 22030.
Law Student Scholarship Contest- Open to all individuals who are law students at the date of submission and who have not been previously admitted to practice law in the U.S. Scholarships will be awarded to law students who submit papers on “The Right of the Individual to Keep and Bear Arms as a Federally Protected Right”. First place receives $5,000, second place receives $3,000, third place receives $2,000 and fourth place receives $1,000. Papers must be double spaced, not to exceed 30 pages, exclusive of endnotes, of quality suitable for publication in a law review or journal, and cannot have been previously published. The author’s full name, address, and phone numbers, as well as a brief discourse on the author’s legal education should accompany entries. Citations should conform with The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, current edition. All entries become the property of the NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund. Please mail submissions to: NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund; c/o Office of the General Counsel; 11250 Waples Mill Road; Fairfax, VA 22030.
Orphan Foundation of America
Deadline: not available
Open to students who have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time of their 18th birthday or high school graduation OR have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship out of foster care after their 16th birthday OR have lost both parents to death before the age of 18 and not been subsequently adopted. In this instance, copies of death certificates must be provided. Applicants must be under the age of 25 on March 31, 2008, and must reside in the U.S. at the time of application. To apply online, visit http://www.orphan.org/
Pine Family Foundation
Deadline: March 15th, annually
Founded to help the much needed research toward the discovery of cures for Alzheimer’s and other catastrophic diseases. Students must be engaged directly in an ongoing research program. Apply online at http://www.pinefamilyfoundation.org/index-page2.html.
Police Corps Scholarships
Deadline: None
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarships
Deadline: varies with program
911 Education Fund
Deadline: Open all year
Created in response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Open to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the attacks, and who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students. Scholarship awards of up to $2,500 per applicant, per school year, are available and may be renewed on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory academic progress. To apply, visit
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
American Dream Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Open to African American students with financial need. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Must be enrolled full-time and meet Pell Grant eligibility. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. To apply, visit
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
Community College Transfer Scholarship
Deadline: March 15, 2008
Open to Hispanic students transferring from a community college to a four-year institution. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time as an undergraduate. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,500. To apply, visit
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
First in My Family Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2008
Open to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college, and have financial need. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full-time undergraduate studention. Must have minimum cummulative GPA of 3.0. Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000. To apply, visit http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
Unmet Need Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2008
Open to families with a combined income of $30,000 or less. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is accepted or enrolled full-time as an undergraduate. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,800. To apply, visit http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
Scholarship America Scholarships
Deadline: varies by program
To view a list of available scholarships open to students in the general public, visit http://scholarshipamerica.org/open_scholarships.php
Thomas B. Jones & Grace Stevenson Jones Charitable Foundation
Deadline: March 1, annually
The Foundation was created in furtherance of Grace Stevenson Jones’ lifelong interest of promoting and encouraging higher education for undergraduate students from Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette counties in Wisconsin. Their foundation is offering $1,500 and $3,000 scholarships. Application materials must reach the National Bank & Trust Company of Sycamore postmarked no later than March 1, 2008. Applications are available in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Underground Contractors Association
Deadline: February 15, annually
Open to U.S. citizens currently enrolled. Must be pursuing a degree related to underground construction. Three $2,000 awards will be offered for the 2008-09 academic year. To view all eligibility criteria and apply online, visit http://www.uca.org/
Wagner Educational Grant
Deadline: January 1, annually
The Soroptimist Inernational Club works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities throught the world. Open to a woman in the Midwest region who is currently working towards a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree in her chosen field. See the Scholarship Office for application.
Wisconsin Medical Society Scholarships
Deadline: varies by program
To view a list of scholarships and related details, applications and deadlines, visit http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/foundation/support_for_students/scholarships
Wiesel Prize in Ethics
Deadline: December 7, annually
Open to full-time juniors and seniors. Students must submit a 3,000-4,000 word essay detailing an ethical issue. Suggested topics and application requirements are listed on http://www.eliewieselfoundation.org/prizeinethics.aspx. Application materials must be postmarked by deadline date. No faxed or emailed submissions will be accepted.
Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
Deadline: varies by program
The WSGC is a NASA-funded program dedicated to using the excitement and vision of space science and aerospace science to equip the citizens of WI with the math, science, and technology tools they need to thrive in the next century. Each year WSGC provided tens of thousands of competitively awarded grant dollars to undergraduate (including incoming freshmen) and graduate students throughout the state of Wisconsin. For details about the various programs as well as applications, visit http://www.uwgb.edu/wsgc/students/.
Wisconsin Troopers' Association, Inc.
Deadlines: October 1 through November 15, annually
Women’s Opportunity Award
Deadline: December 15, annually
The Soroptimist Inernational Club works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities throught the world. Open to women who have the primary financial responsibility of supporting their family. Must demonstrate financial need and are currently enrolled in or accepted to a degree program. Previous recipients are ineligible to apply. For more details and to apply, visit http://www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.html
Zonta Women in Science Scholarship
Deadline: April, annually
Open to students who will be enrolled as a junior or senior for the 2008-09 academic year. Students must be pursuing an undergraduate program in science. Must demonstrate outstanding achievement in science-related subjects and have an outstanding academic record as reported on an official transcript. See scholarship office for application materials.
