Verner E. Suomi Scholarship
$3,000
The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is accepting applications for the 2026 Verner E. Suomi Scholarship.
About the award
The Verner E. Suomi Scholarship celebrates Professor Suomi’s enduring dedication to undergraduate teaching and mentorship at UW–Madison. Suomi, the founding director of the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), founder of CIMSS, and a co‑founder and faculty member of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, is widely regarded as the “father of satellite meteorology” and one of the most influential meteorologists of the 20th century. Exceptional graduating high school seniors will be chosen...
The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is accepting applications for the 2026 Verner E. Suomi Scholarship.
About the award
The Verner E. Suomi Scholarship celebrates Professor Suomi’s enduring dedication to undergraduate teaching and mentorship at UW–Madison. Suomi, the founding director of the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), founder of CIMSS, and a co‑founder and faculty member of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, is widely regarded as the “father of satellite meteorology” and one of the most influential meteorologists of the 20th century. Exceptional graduating high school seniors will be chosen...
Wisconsin Public Service Technical College Scholarships
$750
Overview
This scholarship assists graduating high school seniors with costs to continue their education at select Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Awardees may pursue either a one-year technical diploma or a two-year associate degree program at an eligible institution.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be the son or daughter of a WPS customer whose primary residence is within the WPS service area.
- Be a high school senior graduating in the current academic year.
- Have applied to one of the following technical colleges:
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Lakeshore Technical College
- Northcentral Technical College
-...
Overview
This scholarship assists graduating high school seniors with costs to continue their education at select Wisconsin Technical Colleges. Awardees may pursue either a one-year technical diploma or a two-year associate degree program at an eligible institution.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be the son or daughter of a WPS customer whose primary residence is within the WPS service area.
- Be a high school senior graduating in the current academic year.
- Have applied to one of the following technical colleges:
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Lakeshore Technical College
- Northcentral Technical College
-...
Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation
$10,000
Overview
This scholarship is intended for Wisconsin high school seniors who are involved with their school's basketball program and plan to continue their education at a University of Wisconsin System campus. Below are the specific qualifications and application requirements.
Athletic eligibility
- You must be active in your high school’s boys or girls basketball program during your senior year, either as a player or as a team manager.
Financial eligibility
- The foundation will evaluate financial need using a completed Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Receiving other forms of financial assistance does not disqualify you; you may apply...
Overview
This scholarship is intended for Wisconsin high school seniors who are involved with their school's basketball program and plan to continue their education at a University of Wisconsin System campus. Below are the specific qualifications and application requirements.
Athletic eligibility
- You must be active in your high school’s boys or girls basketball program during your senior year, either as a player or as a team manager.
Financial eligibility
- The foundation will evaluate financial need using a completed Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Receiving other forms of financial assistance does not disqualify you; you may apply...
Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship
$1,500
The Wisconsin Towns Association, together with Scott Construction, Inc., and Rural Mutual Insurance Company, invites Wisconsin’s graduating high school seniors to enter the 2026 WTA Scholarship Contest. Ten $1,500 scholarships are available; eligible students may compete by submitting an original essay responding to this year’s question.
Eligibility
- Must be a Wisconsin resident and a 2026 graduate of a Wisconsin public or private high school.
- Must plan to enroll at a Wisconsin public or private college or university. Proof of enrollment at a Wisconsin institution will be required before scholarship funds are released.
Essay evaluation and timeline
- Essays...
The Wisconsin Towns Association, together with Scott Construction, Inc., and Rural Mutual Insurance Company, invites Wisconsin’s graduating high school seniors to enter the 2026 WTA Scholarship Contest. Ten $1,500 scholarships are available; eligible students may compete by submitting an original essay responding to this year’s question.
Eligibility
- Must be a Wisconsin resident and a 2026 graduate of a Wisconsin public or private high school.
- Must plan to enroll at a Wisconsin public or private college or university. Proof of enrollment at a Wisconsin institution will be required before scholarship funds are released.
Essay evaluation and timeline
- Essays...
Bryon Riesch Scholarship
$4,000
Overview
Each year we offer scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to at least two recipients for post–high school education. Awards are available to people who have a spinal cord injury or a spinal-cord-related disability, or to the child of such an individual. All eligibility requirements below must be satisfied for an application to be considered.
Application deadline: All materials must be received by 6/12/2026.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be either:
- An individual with a spinal cord injury or a disorder directly affecting the spinal cord, or
- The child of an individual meeting the above condition....
Overview
Each year we offer scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to at least two recipients for post–high school education. Awards are available to people who have a spinal cord injury or a spinal-cord-related disability, or to the child of such an individual. All eligibility requirements below must be satisfied for an application to be considered.
Application deadline: All materials must be received by 6/12/2026.
Who is eligible
- Applicants must be either:
- An individual with a spinal cord injury or a disorder directly affecting the spinal cord, or
- The child of an individual meeting the above condition....
Judith H. and David J. Ward Scholarship
$2,000
Scholarship overview
This yearly award is funded by Judith Hart Ward and her husband, David J. Ward. Judith (Judy) Ward is a speech‑language pathologist whose career focus has been helping students in public schools who experience communication challenges. David Ward spent his career as a professor and administrator within the University of Wisconsin System. Both are Wisconsin natives and were educated in Wisconsin public schools and at the University of Wisconsin.
Award and purpose
Each spring, at the WSHA Convention, the Foundation will present a $2,000 scholarship to a student who has expressed a commitment to delivering speech and language...
Scholarship overview
This yearly award is funded by Judith Hart Ward and her husband, David J. Ward. Judith (Judy) Ward is a speech‑language pathologist whose career focus has been helping students in public schools who experience communication challenges. David Ward spent his career as a professor and administrator within the University of Wisconsin System. Both are Wisconsin natives and were educated in Wisconsin public schools and at the University of Wisconsin.
Award and purpose
Each spring, at the WSHA Convention, the Foundation will present a $2,000 scholarship to a student who has expressed a commitment to delivering speech and language...
WAFP Scholarships
$3,000
Purpose and overview
These scholarships support and encourage students pursuing studies that can lead to careers in sanitation, culinary arts, food microbiology, or dairy, food, and meat sciences. The Wisconsin Association for Food Protection (WAFP) grants three scholarships each year. Previous applicants and past recipients are eligible to apply again. Full application details and eligibility criteria are available on the online application form.
Available awards
WAFP is accepting student applications for the following scholarships:
- $2,000 Technical College Scholarship
- $3,000 College or University Scholarship
- $3,000 E. H. Marth Scholarship
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled at the time they...
Purpose and overview
These scholarships support and encourage students pursuing studies that can lead to careers in sanitation, culinary arts, food microbiology, or dairy, food, and meat sciences. The Wisconsin Association for Food Protection (WAFP) grants three scholarships each year. Previous applicants and past recipients are eligible to apply again. Full application details and eligibility criteria are available on the online application form.
Available awards
WAFP is accepting student applications for the following scholarships:
- $2,000 Technical College Scholarship
- $3,000 College or University Scholarship
- $3,000 E. H. Marth Scholarship
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled at the time they...
Edward L. Simeth Scholarship
$500
We gratefully acknowledge the E. L. Simeth Company for funding this award in partnership with the TDMAW. Scholarship overview The Edward L. Simeth Scholarship provides up to $500 per semester to individuals who are either currently enrolled in a Machine Tool Operations or Tool & Die program at an accredited Wisconsin technical college, or who are participating in a state apprenticeship. Eligibility requirements - Must be a resident of Wisconsin. - Must be currently enrolled in a Machine Tool Operations or Tool & Die program at an accredited Wisconsin technical college, or be pursuing a state apprenticeship. - Must submit...
We gratefully acknowledge the E. L. Simeth Company for funding this award in partnership with the TDMAW. Scholarship overview The Edward L. Simeth Scholarship provides up to $500 per semester to individuals who are either currently enrolled in a Machine Tool Operations or Tool & Die program at an accredited Wisconsin technical college, or who are participating in a state apprenticeship. Eligibility requirements - Must be a resident of Wisconsin. - Must be currently enrolled in a Machine Tool Operations or Tool & Die program at an accredited Wisconsin technical college, or be pursuing a state apprenticeship. - Must submit...
Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Scholarships
$10,000
Criteria for EligibilityMembership in the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin is required.Possession of a High School Diploma, HSED, or GED is necessary.Acceptance into a vocational program, college, or university that is accredited and recognized by the Department of Education in the United States is mandatory.Completion of the Oneida Higher Education student file before the semester/term/course concludes is essential.Duration of Financial SupportThe number of terms that can be funded for each degree is limited. Therefore, it is crucial to plan your educational objectives accordingly. *(This is based on full-time funding)Vocational/Technical degree: Funding for 6 TermsUndergraduate degree: Funding for 10 TermsGraduate...
Criteria for EligibilityMembership in the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin is required.Possession of a High School Diploma, HSED, or GED is necessary.Acceptance into a vocational program, college, or university that is accredited and recognized by the Department of Education in the United States is mandatory.Completion of the Oneida Higher Education student file before the semester/term/course concludes is essential.Duration of Financial SupportThe number of terms that can be funded for each degree is limited. Therefore, it is crucial to plan your educational objectives accordingly. *(This is based on full-time funding)Vocational/Technical degree: Funding for 6 TermsUndergraduate degree: Funding for 10 TermsGraduate...
Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship
$1,500
Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration
Purpose
This scholarship supports a resident or full-time student from the MAC region who is pursuing graduate-level study in archival administration and promotes scholarship in the field.
Award
One recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship (issued directly to the recipient’s educational institution) plus a one-year membership in the Midwest Archives Conference (MAC).
Who may apply
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a resident or full-time student living in one of these states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or...
Louisa Bowen Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students in Archival Administration
Purpose
This scholarship supports a resident or full-time student from the MAC region who is pursuing graduate-level study in archival administration and promotes scholarship in the field.
Award
One recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship (issued directly to the recipient’s educational institution) plus a one-year membership in the Midwest Archives Conference (MAC).
Who may apply
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a resident or full-time student living in one of these states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or...
GMBS Music Scholarship
$3,000
Introduction
In tribute to Glenn Miller’s musical heritage, the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society (GMBS) welcomes applications for its annual Scholarship Competition. The program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen nationwide who plan to pursue music as a career. Applicants compete in two divisions—vocal and instrumental. From the pool of entries, ten vocal and ten instrumental semi-finalists will be invited to perform in person during our festival for the chance to be named the top three in each category.
2026 Prize Package
For 2026 we are offering an updated award structure with $36,000 in total scholarship money available....
Introduction
In tribute to Glenn Miller’s musical heritage, the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society (GMBS) welcomes applications for its annual Scholarship Competition. The program is open to high school seniors and college freshmen nationwide who plan to pursue music as a career. Applicants compete in two divisions—vocal and instrumental. From the pool of entries, ten vocal and ten instrumental semi-finalists will be invited to perform in person during our festival for the chance to be named the top three in each category.
2026 Prize Package
For 2026 we are offering an updated award structure with $36,000 in total scholarship money available....
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
$500
Eligibility for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Introductory summary:
To qualify for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, applicants must meet age, academic, residency, and submission requirements listed below. The essay prompt is available on the application page and must be completed by the stated deadline.
Who is eligible:
- Age: You must be between 17 and 24 years old as of September 1, 2026.
- Essay: Provide a response to the essay question shown on the application page and submit it before the deadline of May 1, 2026.
- Academic standing: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Residency: Be...
Eligibility for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Introductory summary:
To qualify for the Odenza Vacations College Scholarship, applicants must meet age, academic, residency, and submission requirements listed below. The essay prompt is available on the application page and must be completed by the stated deadline.
Who is eligible:
- Age: You must be between 17 and 24 years old as of September 1, 2026.
- Essay: Provide a response to the essay question shown on the application page and submit it before the deadline of May 1, 2026.
- Academic standing: Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Residency: Be...
