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Scholarship Bulletin
October 8, 2014
Important: Keep a copy of every scholarship that you submit, whether you submit it or Student Services
submits it. In the event you are awarded the scholarship, you will be responsible for contacting the
agency/person who awarded the scholarship to you and follow their directions to collect your money.
 Start the application process early. Don’t procrastinate.
 Read & FOLLOW the instructions. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.
 Highlight the deadlines – note who the deadline is TO (Student Services or the organization).
 Allow ample time for mailing the scholarship or transcript if needed. (Official transcripts are
mailed from Student Services to the organization and not given to Students. We will mail
scholarships if a transcript is needed. You mail scholarships when transcripts are NOT needed.)
 Write and rewrite the essay – remove the “fluff,” provide solid reasons. –
 Computer generate or type everything -- typed applications make it to the top.
o Hint #1: Typewriter available in Student Services for student use.
o Hint #2: Use a pdf-to-word converter available on line.
 Do not use acronyms or abbreviations – spell everything out.
 Be professional, check for grammar, and check for spelling errors.
 Be neat – no whiteout, erasures, or paper smudges.
 Take responsibility for your application. Does it need to be signed or have other documentation
submitted with it? Submit all materials together. Keep a copy for your records.
 Scholarships collected in Student Services are due on the due date by 4:00PM unless noted
otherwise below.
Please note: You may access scholarships using either *Internet Explorer or Google Chrome from home. If
you have difficulty accessing local scholarship web links, check your browser to see that it is up to date and
in-sync. If still having difficulty, you can also try to save it to your desktop (see below * if you have an older
version of IE or Windows). From school, use only the Google Chrome browser. These files should open as we
do test them; however, if you ever note difficulty and have tried these methods, please let us know.
Attention all students who have *Internet Explorer AND Windows XP (or older version) of Microsoft Word:
there is a KNOWN Microsoft error. If you have IE, you may want to use Google Chrome or try this wraparound fix: Open the file. Choose “SAVE.”When it states the file name, it will have “.zip” after it. Change
this “.zip” to “.docx” and save it to your home computer drive. You can then open the document from your
drive. If you have any questions or would like to be shown what to do, see Mrs. Wilhelm or Mr. East.
DEADLINE DATE
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DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIP
Seniors: Don’t forget to periodically check the High School Announcements for
information on contests open to HS students that could net you money for
college! http://www.valders.k12.wi.us/announce/hmessage.htm
Varied
Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) A tuition reduction program that
makes attending out-of-state colleges and universities more affordable for nonresident students. http://msep.mhec.org
Varied-Agriculture/FFA
Agriculture Scholarships through the FFA website for FFA members and nonmembers sponsored by varied companies are available to match a wide variety
skills, experiences, career goals and higher-education plans. Approximately $2
million in scholarship money is available each year.
http://www.wisconsinffa.org/programs/
Employment Scholarship
Holy Family Scholarship Program offers $800; $2,000; or $2,500 per semester
for technical, state, or private college respectively to students for tuition in highdemand medical programs and who are willing to make an employment service
commitment. 3.0 GPA http://www.hfmhealth.org/?id=118&sid=1
Various
Daughters of American Revolution DAR provides a legitimate site for a variety
of scholarships in various fields for high school seniors, undergrads and graduate
students. http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#history
Year-Round Consideration Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 3 Wisconsin Scholarship is intended for a high
school graduate and full-time student with a minimum 2.5 GPA at an accredited
technical college, college or university. U.S. Citizen, WI resident, and a
descendent or child of a U.S. Military service veteran who was killed while in the
line of duty, or who passed away as a result of being in the line of duty, between
the Vietnam war and the present. https://www.cffoxvalley.org
Various
The Christian Connector, Inc. offers a scholarship drawing and information for
select/participating Christian Colleges. www.ChristianConnector.com
October 15, 2014
NEW!
HotelsCheap is offering college scholarships for students aspiring to achieve a
college education. US students who are 16 years of age or older including high
school students, undergraduate students, master degree students, and adult
learners are eligible. http://www.hotelscheap.org/scholarship
October 25, 2014
NEW!
Horatio Alger Asccociation Scholarship Program is for full-time high school
seniors progressing normally toward graduation with plans to enter college in Fall
2015 and who exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a 4-year
bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution and who demonstrate critical
financial need ($55,000 or less adjusted gross family income) and who are
involved in co-curricular and community service activities and display integrity
and perseverance in overcoming adversity, are a US citizen and maintain a 2.0
gpa. www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
October 30, 2014
NEW!
Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship is for students who are High School
Seniors, College/University Freshman, College/University Sophomores and US
residents enrolled in a college, university, trades, or technical school before the
Fall of 2015. Essay. http://www.westkelownadentists.ca/apply.php
October 31, 2014
December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014
April 30, 2015
NEW!
Coca-Cola Scholarship Seniors in high schools throughout the United States
who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for one of multiple,
achievement-based scholarships. Multiple deadlines dependant on scholarship.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8843/cocacola_scholars_program_scholarship.php
November 1, 2014
NEW!
Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA), in partnership with Career
Cruising & Method Test Prep High School will award scholarship to high school
seniors who will be attending a post-secondary education program during the
2015-2016 school year. Essay describing how a school counselor or school
counseling program has helped you plan, decide, resolve, or grow in some area(s)
of your life. http://www.wscaweb.org/index.php?module=cms&page=35
November 6, 2014
NEW!
Kohl Excellence Scholarship. Valders Area High School may forward the name
of one student to be recommended for the 2015 Kohl Scholarship. Therefore,
students should NOT submit the three required Letters of Recommendation
until/unless they have been notified of advancement in the process. Kohl
Scholars are graduating students who are WI residents in good standing who
intend to enroll in post-secondary education and who have demonstrated a
probable success through leadership, citizenship, school and community
involvement, and academic achievement. Application and information available
at: http://www.kohleducation.org/ To be considered for advancement, completed
scholarship (without the recommendation letters) is due to Student Services by
4:00 PM on the required-school due date, November 6.
November 29, 2014
NEW!
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award recognizes and rewards a student who
demonstrates a passion for volunteering, while maintaining a high level of
academic achievement. Over the past 2 years a student must have completed a
minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work; GPA of 3.5 or greater; under the age of
21 years of age. Essay.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10421/youth_volunteer_scholarship_award_scholarship.php
December 5, 2014
January 30, 2015
NEW!
Wisconsin Elks Association: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
Most Valuable Student Scholarship for high school seniors based upon
financial need, leadership, and scholarship. December deadline.
Legacy Awards: Merit-based scholarships for children/grandchildren of Elks
members in good standing. January deadline.
December 15, 2014
NEW!
AXA Achievement Scholarship is open to high school seniors who plan to
enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or fouryear college or university. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal
residents and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an
outstanding achievement in a school, community, or workplace activity.
AXA Foundation website.
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship is awarded to an AXA Achiever
graduating high school senior who must demonstrate: Ambition and drive.
Determination to set and reach goals. Respect for self, family and community.
Ability to succeed in college. Special consideration given to achievements that
empower society to mitigate rish through education or action in areas such as
financial, environmental, health, safety and/or emergency preparedness.
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
December 18, 2014
NEW!
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award Program is open to any graduating high
school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or
four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST
be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award.
http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards
December 30, 2014
NEW!
Odenza Marketing Group Volunteer Scholarship encourages students to make
a positive contribution to their individual communities, while providing
scholarship awards to those who have done so over the previous 12 months.
Student must be between the ages of 16 and 22, possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher in
his/her last academic year and have contributed at least 50 hours of volunteer
(non-paid) service within his/her community over the last 12 months and be a US
resident.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10478/odenza_marketing_group_volunteer_award_scholarship.php
January 8, 2015
NEW!
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program honors the legacy and character
of our nation’s 40th President and rewards college-bound students who
demonstrate at school, the workplace, and within the community the attributes of
leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Graduating high school seniors with
a 3.0 gpa, financial need, and who are US citizens are eligible to apply.
http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx
January 20, 2015
NEW!
Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Promotion and Contest awards students between
the ages of 18-24 a scholarship based on your one of a kind story. You’ll be
eligible to submit a video once your story reaches 50 votes.
http://www.drpeppertuition.com/official_rules.pdf
February 1, 2015
NEW!
WPS Wisconsin Public Service Foundation offers scholarships for high school
students & returning adults attending 4-year colleges based upon outstanding
academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities and
financial need. www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/company/scholarships.aspx
February 1, 2015
NEW!
WPS Wisconsin Public Service Foundation offers scholarships for high school
students & returning adults interested in Agribusiness/Forestry and based upon
outstanding academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities
and financial need.
www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/company/scholarships.aspx
February 1, 2015
NEW!
WEAC Wisconsin Education Association offers scholarship to a child of a
WEAC member who is planning to pursue an education major/minor and be
employed in the education profession in Wisconsin. Top 25% and 3.0 gpa.
http://www.weac.org/pdf/scholarshipapplication.pdf
March 1, 2015
NEW!
Oliver E. Sweikar Scholarship offers awards to graduating seniors of
Manitowoc County, WI high schools planning to pursue a career in electronics,
electrical engineering or related field. OLIVER E. SWEIKAR SCHOLARSHIP
April 1, 2015
NEW!
Wisconsin Covenant. If you signed the Wisconsin Covenant Pledge in 8th grade
and are currently a high school senior, NOW is the time to confirm that you
completed the pledge. www.wisconsincovenant.wi.gov
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Earn a high-school diploma.
Maintain at least a “B” average in high school.
Complete the classes they need to prepare them for higher education.
Demonstrate good citizenship and participate in their community.
Apply for state and federal financial aid by April 1st.
Submit the WI Covenant Senior Confirmation Form senior year by April 1st.
Take the necessary steps to gain admission to a University of Wisconsin System institution, a Wisconsin
Technical College, and/or a Wisconsin private college or university.
In return for meeting these goals and keeping the pledge, a Wisconsin Covenant Student will be recognized as a Wisconsin
Covenant Scholar, expect to earn a place within our partnered systems of higher education, and receive a financial aid
package, based on their family’s financial need, to help make college affordable. If you did not sign the Pledge in 8th
grade, it is too late to do so now. This program has been discontinued but will be honored for those who had already
signed a pledge. If you signed a pledge, you should have been receiving materials from the State the past four years.
Twenty seven of our current senior class did sign this Pledge!
April 1, 2015
NEW!
Peter Pasula Mortgage Solutions “Study Habits” Scholarship provides an
essay scholarship opportunity to students attending an accredited post-secondary
school in fall. A student may be enrolled at any level in any program that is two
years in length or longer. US citizen.
http://www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com/mortgagebrokers/182/burnaby_commercial_mortgage_brokers.php
April 15, 2015
NEW!
WPS Wisconsin Public Service Foundation offers area technical college
scholarships to for high school students on a merit competitive basis.
www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/company/scholarships.aspx
Rolling Deadline
TIP Grants. To be considered for the TIP grant a student must meet two
criteria. The majority of the dependent students who qualify have a parent
contribution below $200 (EFC on the FAFSA) and are first generation. First
generation means neither parent graduated from a four year college. See Mrs.
Bruckner with questions or if you think you may qualify or need assistance. This
grant is open until funds are exhausted. http://weop.dpi.wi.gov/weop_tipgrt
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FinAid.org: This award-winning site includes a comprehensive database of scholarships, student
financial aid information, tools and advice including:
Lessons Learned: Apply for every scholarship for which you are eligible, no matter how small (or how large). Every dollar you win
in scholarships is a dollar less you have to borrow. Your chances of winning a small scholarship are greater than your chances of
winning a more lucrative scholarship because they are less competitive. But winning several small scholarships can add up to big
money. It also gives you practice for the bigger awards and provides you with credentials to add to subsequent applications. Essays
can often be reused on multiple scholarship applications with slight tweaks, saving you a lot of time. Winning a scholarship is a mark
of excellence, indicating that someone thought it worthwhile to invest their money in your future.
Be thorough in searching for scholarships. Besides the free online scholarship matching services like FastWeb, ask every
organization with which you are associated whether they offer scholarships. These include you and your parents employers, unions
and fraternal organizations, religious organizations, ethnic groups, cultural organizations, volunteer groups, clubs, your local PTA
and your high school. Ask local businesses, such as community banks, grocery stores, bowling alleys and any other business that is
not part of a national chain, whether they sponsor scholarships for local students. The chamber of commerce might have information
about local businesses that award scholarships. Also ask your high school guidance counselor and the financial aid administrators at
nearby colleges about small local awards.
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Free Scholarship Search Engines –www.fastweb.com ; http://www.scholarshiplibrary.com/wiki/Search;
http://www.scholarshiplibrary.com/wiki/Category:Wisconsin; http://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/collegescholarships/; http://www.studentscholarships.org/; http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/other.phtml
Hint: Check the websites of the colleges you are applying to for their scholarship applications and deadlines!!!
Many are SOON!
Additional information for colleges, technical colleges, specialty schools, scholarships, FAFSA, ACT & financial aid are
available at https://sites.google.com/site/valdershighstudentservices/
DO NOT SEND MONEY TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL AID.
 Fast Tip: Applying for financial aid should never cost more than a postage stamp!
 Bonus Tip: An upfront fee is not needed for scholarship or loan applications!
 If you have questions about financial aid, see the counselor.
 FAFSA HELP!!!!! College Goal is on Saturdays, February 7-28 & Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at various locations
throughout the state, including UW Manitowoc February 25, 2015 6:00PM. Bring your tax forms and information and get
help with the FAFSA. Info online for various locations
 UW Help Online http://www.uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/
 If you do not have access to a computer at home and do not have study halls to access a school computer, feel free to
see Student Services for assistance.
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