May 2015
West Allis Central High School Scholarship Bulletin
Financial Aid Information
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Loans: borrowed money for college or career school that you must repay with interest
Grants: funds from the state or federal government that you do not have to repay
Work Study: work program through which you earn money to help you pay for school
Scholarships: money granted through a private organization or a school that does not
have to repaid (usually requires an application)
** for information on loans and grants, visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/
** to apply for financial aid using the FAFSA, start an application at https://fafsa.ed.gov/
** to apply for grants in Wisconsin, search at http://heab.state.wi.us/
(to apply for grants in Wisconsin, you will first need to file a FAFSA application)
Scholarship Websites
www.compassguide.org
www.fastweb.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.brokescholar.com
www.gocollege.com
www.collegeboard.com
May 2015
Institutional Scholarships
Below are the scholarship websites for Wisconsin schools. Be sure to check if you qualify for
any scholarships available through your college.
Alverno College
Beloit College
Cardinal Stritch
Carroll University
Carthage College
Concordia University of Wisconsin
Edgewood College
Lakeland College
Lawrence University
Marian University
Marquette University
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Mount Mary College
Northland College
Ripon College
St. Norbert College
Silver Lake College of the Holy
Family
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse
University of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
http://www.alverno.edu/media/alvernocollege/financial
aid/pdfs/Updated%20Current%20List_correct.pdf
http://www.beloit.edu/prospective/afford/merit/
https://www.stritch.edu/scholarships/
http://www.carrollu.edu/prospective/scholarships/
https://www.carthage.edu/admissions/scholarships/
https://www.cuw.edu/admissions/undergraduate/highsc
hool/scholarships/index.html
http://www.edgewood.edu/Academics/Graduate/Nursin
g/Scholarships
http://lakeland.edu/Financial-Aid/estimated-financialaid
http://www.lawrence.edu/admissions/afford/scholarship
s/other_scholarships
http://www.marianuniversity.edu/ScholarshipLists/Freshman-and-Transfer-Scholarships/
http://www.marquette.edu/explore/scholarships.php
http://www.miad.edu/financial-aid/types-ofaid#scholarships
http://www.msoe.edu/community/admissions/financialaid/page/1500/scholarships-and-grants
http://mtmary.edu/costs-aid/scholarships/
http://northland.edu/northland-college-achievementscholarships.htm
http://www.ripon.edu/scholarships/
https://www.snc.edu/financialaid/incomingstudents/sou
rcesofaid/scholarships/
https://sl.edu/traditional-program/financial-aid/grantsscholarships-and-loans/scholarships-for-traditionalstudents/
http://www.uwec.edu/admissions/paying-forcollege/scholarships-loans-grants/
http://www.uwgb.edu/scholarships/new-freshmen/
http://www.uwlax.edu/finaid/Scholarships/
https://scholarships.wisc.edu/Scholarships/
http://www4.uwm.edu/financialaid/scholarships/Schola
rship_Applications/upload/Scholarships-for-IncomingNew-Freshmen-for-2015-100114.pdf
May 2015
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
University of Wisconsin – Platteville
University of Wisconsin – River Falls
University of Wisconsin – Stevens
Point
University of Wisconsin – Stout
University of Wisconsin – Superior
University of Wisconsin – Waukesha
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Viterbo University
Wisconsin Lutheran College
http://www.uwosh.edu/admissions/scholarships/
https://www.uwp.edu/apply/payingforschool/scholarshi
ps.cfm
http://www.uwplatt.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-nf
https://www.uwrf.edu/FinancialAid/TypesOfAid/UWR
FScholarships.cfm
http://www.uwsp.edu/foundation/Pages/scholarships_fr
eshman.aspx
http://www.uwstout.edu/admissions/scholarships.cfm
http://www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/scholarships/index
.cfm
https://sl.edu/traditional-program/financial-aid/grantsscholarships-and-loans/scholarships-for-traditionalstudents/
http://www.uww.edu/financialaid/types-ofaid/scholarships
http://www.viterbo.edu/institutionaladvancement/annual-scholarships
http://www.wlc.edu/scholarships/
Scholarships
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship
Deadline:
June 15th, 2015
Value:
Requirements:
$1000 (1)
Senior standing
Attending college or technical school by fall of 2015
Essay: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan
for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it,
and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.
Submission:
Apply online at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Contest
Deadline:
March 31st, 2015
Value:
$5000 (20)
Requirements:
High school student (grade 9-12)
Legal U.S. resident
Submit nomination for the scholarship at www.coke.com/payitforward
Answer two 50 word essay questions:
May 2015
Why does your nominee deserve to be selected for a 3-day trip to
the Coca-Cola Pay It Forward Academy with Steve Harvey?
How does your nominee plan to pay it forward to others in the
future?
Submission:
Apply online at www.coke.com/payitforward
The Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Scholarship
CBC SPOUSES HEINEKEN USA PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline:
May 1st, 2015
Value:
$3000 (1)
Requirements:
Students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive the financial
assistance to achieve their goals.
Submission:
Apply online at www.cbcfinc.academicworks.com/
CBC SPOUSES VISUAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline:
May 1st, 2015
Value:
$3000 (1)
Requirements:
Students pursuing a career in the visual arts
Submission:
Apply online at www.cbcfinc.academicworks.com
CBC SPOUSES EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline:
May 22nd, 2015
Value:
Varies
Requirements:
Academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue
full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees.
Submission:
Apply online at www.cbcfinc.academicworks.com/
Contact:
Additional questions: Hope DeVougas or Donna Ross
Office of Congresswoman Gwen Moore
316 N. Milwaukee Street, STE 406
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 297-1140
May 2015
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship
Deadline:
June 15th, 2015
Value:
$500 (1)
Requirements:
Senior standing
Planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US in
the fall of 2014
Submit a short story
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Legal resident of the U.S. or Canada
Submission:
Apply online at:
http://www.usedforklifttexas.com/used_inventory/2868/used_caterpillar_f
orklifts_inventory_texas.php
Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship
Deadline:
June 30th, 2015
Value:
$500 (2)
Requirements:
Senior standing
Be attending college/university no later than September 30th, 2015
Essay questions
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Resident of Canada or the U.S.
Submission:
Apply online at:
http://www.dentistskelowna.com/cosmeticdentistkelowna.php
Mission Creek Orthodontics Scholarship
Deadline:
May 15th, 2015
Value:
$500 (1)
Requirements:
Senior standing
Be attending college/university on a full time basis no later than December
of 2015
Answer application essay questions
Submission:
Apply online at http://www.missioncreekortho.com/orthodontists.php
May 2015
Lawrence Technological University Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics
Deadline:
May 1st, 2015
Value:
$8000 (1)
Requirements:
Junior standing
Complete at least one year of chemistry or physics and two years of
college preparatory math courses (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, PreCalculus, Trig, Calculus, Probability and Statistics) with distinction by
June of 2015
GPA of 3.0 or higher
ACT of 22 or higher
Active and responsible citizen of the community
Student hopes to attend Lawrence Tech for their college career
Submission:
Inform school counselor of desire to be nominated
Scholarship coordinator will select best nominee and submit information
to the scholarship board
Sterling Law Offices Student Scholarship
Deadline:
June 30th, 2015
Value:
$1000 (1)
Requirements:
Senior standing
Resident of the U.S.
Will be enrolled full-time at an accredited four or two-year college or
technical school
Student holds a GPS of 3.0 or higher
Student must provide the address of the college’s financial aid office and
college student identification number with the application
Copy of official high school transcripts (uploaded electronically)
Cover letter
Personal statement
Submission:
Application available online at
http://www.sterlinglawyers.com/locations/milwaukee-wi/#tab-6
May 2015
West Allis Central High School PTSA Scholarship
Deadline:
May 1st, 2015
Value:
$1000
Requirements:
Senior standing
Student attends West Allis Central High School
Participation in extra-curricular activities and volunteering
Two letters of recommendation
Official copy of transcripts
Essay: What stimulated your interest in your chosen major? What
strengths/assets do you have that you feel would contribute to your chose
profession?
Submission:
Applications available in student services
Return completed application to student services
West Milwaukee Mustang Booster Club Scholarship
Deadline:
May 5th, 2014
Value:
Varies
Requirements:
Senior standing
Student must live east of 84th Street of have a parent who graduated from
West Milwaukee High School
Complete paper application
Participation in extracurricular activities and community service
One letter of recommendation
Copy of official high school transcripts
Submission:
Application available in student services
Students return completed applications to student services
Wisconsin Masonic Foundation Scholarship
Deadline:
May 1st, 2015
Value:
$600 (1)
May 2015
Requirements:
Senior standing
Attending a two or four year college, university, or technical school with a
course of study that will lead toward a bachelor’s degree
Essay to address the question: Why am I a worthy recipient of this
scholarship? Include items that demonstrate leadership ability and service
to the school, community, and church or synagogue involvement and
where you will be attending school
One letter of recommendation
Submission:
Application available in student services
Submit completed application to student services who will relay
scholarship to scholarship coordinator
Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship
Deadline:
May 30th, 2015
Value:
$1000 (7)
Requirements:
Senior standing
Attending a Wisconsin public or private college or technical school in
2015
Essay addressing the following topic: Why is town road investment
important to economic development in Wisconsin? Typed, between 5001000 words, double-spaced (note, keep names and addresses out of the
actual essay, and only submitted on a cover sheet)
Submission:
Application available in student services
Submit completed applications to:
Wisconsin Towns Association
W7686 County Road MMM
Shawano, WI 54166-6086