October 2011 Scholarships
Volume 2


WATCH DUE DATES!! ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE IN STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE ON DATE LISTED IN THIS POSTING! ________________________________________

KOHL’S EXCELLENCE Must be a resident of WI. May attend a 4-year college, 10/14/11 SCHOLARSHIP- or vocational/technical school. Selection based on leadership KES-1 citizenship, school and community involvement, & academic achievement. Essay and three letters of recommendation required. Application available online at: http://www.kohleducation.org/ Also available in the Career Center. Deadline are November 11, 2011 to your principal, and November 30, 2011 to your cooperative Educational Service Agency ( CESA) selection committee.

Automatic IU has a variety of scholarships available to students who will 11/1/11 Academic enroll as freshmen in the fall of 2012 . Students are automatically Scholarships considered for Automatic Academic Scholarships when they submit all Indiana Required application materials for admission by November 1. No separate University Application is required. These scholarships are renewable for four years of study at IU by maintaining a 3.0 GPA and range in total value from $16,000-$36,000 over Four years. For more information about scholarships at IU, visit Scholarship.indiana.edu.

Foundation for High school seniors from across the U.S. are invited to write an in-depth essay Individual Rights explaining why free speech and First Amendment rights harm the college In Education experience. Essays should answer the question: Why is free speech important at FIRE our nation’s colleges and universities? Essays should explain why violations of student rights are incompatible with higher education, specifically citing the cases featured in two short FIRE documentaries: > FIRE in Action: Valdosta State University > Think What We Think….or Else: Thought Control on the American Campus First Place: $5,000 college scholarship. The winner will be featured on the FIRE and CFN websites and receive an all-expense paid invitation to the 2012 Campus Freedom Network Conference in Philadelphia, where they will meet with Prominent free speech advocates, FIRE staff members, and student free speech activists. Second Place: One student will receive a $2,500 college scholarship. The winner Will receive a exposure on the FIRE and CFN websites. Runner Up: Five students will receive a $1,000 college scholarship. They will also Receive exposure on the FIRE and CFN websites. To enter, please read the rules, regulations, and instructions posted here: www.thefire.org/contests To enter via US mail, send your essay and contact information to: Foundation for individual Rights in Education Attn: Essay Contest 601 Walnut Street, Suite 510 Philadelphia, PA 19106 The following must accompany each entry:  Student’s name, address, email address, school, school address  Student’s essay The final day to submit an entry is November 5, 2011. Winner will be announced on December 16, 2011

KOHL’S EXCELLENCE Must be a resident of WI. May attend a 4-year college, 10/14/11 SCHOLARSHIP- or vocational/technical school. Selection based on leadership KES-1 citizenship, school and community involvement, & academic achievement. Essay and three letters of recommendation required. Application available online at: http://www.kohleducation.org/ Also available in the Career Center. Deadline are November 11, 2011 to your principal, and November 30, 2011 to your cooperative Educational Service Agency ( CESA) selection committee.

ADAM "PeeWee" VanRite Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Pursuing a degree in Fire science; Dumulative High School GPA 2.5; Active in community and school; Completed applications shall be mailed to: Adam "PeeWee" VanRite scholarship C/o / DePere Firefighters Local 141,400 Lewis St. De Pere, WI 54115

HORATIO The eligibility criteria to be considered for all Horatio Alger National 10/31/11 ALGER and State Scholarship Programs are: graduation in spring/summer of 2012, ASSOCIATION pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree; critical financial need, preferably $50,000 or lower income per family; minimum grade (GPA) of 2.00; U.S. citizenship. Students must submit an online application at:www.horationalger.org/scholarships. Due by: October 30, 2011

CEDARVILLE Soli Deo Gloria Music Scholarship of up to $6,000 per year: apply by Nov. 1,2011 UNIVERSITY Go to: cedarvill.e.edu/myapplication

Automatic IU has a variety of scholarships available to students who will 11/1/11 Academic enroll as freshmen in the fall of 2012 . Students are automatically Scholarships considered for Automatic Academic Scholarships when they submit all Indiana Required application materials for admission by November 1. No separate University Application is required. These scholarships are renewable for four years of study at IU by maintaining a 3.0 GPA and range in total value from $16,000-$36,000 over Four years. For more information about scholarships at IU, visit Scholarship.indiana.edu.

WI ELKS ASSOC. It is recommended the application be obtained and completed 11/18/11 “MOST VALUABLE on a computer. The application must be typed. Neatness is STUDENT” important. Application may be downloaded at SCHOLARSHIP- www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Application also available in the WEAMVSS-1 Career Center. Based on community service, leadership, extracurricular activities, employment, honors, and awards. ACT and transcript required. DO NOT FOLD OR STAPLE APPLICATION. PLACE IN LARGE ENVELOPE. DO NOT SEND TO CHICAGO. IT MUST GO TO YOUR LOCAL ELKS LODGE.

AXA AXA Achievement scholarship in association with U.S. 12/1/2011 ACHIEVEMENT News & World Report : apply by Dec.1,2011 SCHOLARSHIP AXA Achievement community scholarship: apply by Feb. 1,2011 Learn more at: www.axa-achievement.com

THE UNIVERSITY Admitted students must have an RAI score of 290 or above. 12/9/11 OF IOWA If your school does not rank, we require a 3.60 GPA and an ACT composite SCHOLASHIP of 26 or above [ or a combined SAT critical reading and math score of 1170 or above] are needed. High-achieving students are encouraged to apply for our Presidential Scholarship Program [ valued at up to $ 52,000 by the December 9, 11. The application is at: www.uiowa.edu/admissions/psp.

UNIVERSITY OF There’s only one application for admission, academic scholarships, 12/15/11 MINNESOTA-TWIN and the University Honors Programs. Apply at: www.uofminn.org/apply. CITIES For priority consideration, be sure to submit your complete application by December 15th priority deadline. If you have any questions, Please contact us At 1-800-752-1000 or 612-625-2008, or connect with your admissions counselor At http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/mycounselor

NFIB YEF Applicants must meet of the following criteria: High school senior 12/15/2011 ENTREPRENEUR entering his or her freshman year at an accredited, nonprofit two- or four-year FOUNDATION university, college or vocational/technical institute for the full 2012-2013 Academic year; must have an established business; due by Dec.15,2011 Go to www.NFIB.com/YEA. Click on “apply now” link.

JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST Eligibility: United States High School students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, Parochial, or home schools.CONTEST REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSIION:All students must register online. Essays can be submitted online or regular mail postmeark date by: JANUARY 7, 2012.For complete guidelines, visit the profile in Courage Essay Contest at: www.jfklibrary.org.

The Gates Millennium scholars (GMS)Program Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship are: African American, American,american India/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale or have earned a GED. We strongly advise prospective Gates Scholars to have all parts of their application completed online at: www.gmsp.org.

AMERICAN LEGION AMERICANISM PROGRAMS Oratorical Scholarship Program: Local Contests held October 2011-January,2012 State Contest- February,2012 at Ripon College. For more information Regarding this competition go to: www.legion.org/oratorical.

Schneider-Emanual American Legion scholarship March 1, 2011 deadline. The applicant must be a direct descendant of U.S.Veteran during a period of war and member of the American Legion. Complete instruction, application at: www.wilgion.org.

Badger Boys State June 9-16, 2012.Direct Descendant of a U.S.veteran who served during a period of war and a delegate to an American Legion Boys State program.For more information,visit:www.badgerboysstate.com.

THE COCA- The Coco-cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3 million in scholarships to high COLA SCHOLARS school seniors who demonstrate Leadership, commitment to community, FOUNDATION academic achievement. For eligibility requirements and application information Visit our website www.coca-colascholars.org Click Apply On-line, then Four Year, Or call 1-800-306-2653

NAVY Full tuition at one of the 100 top-shelf college or universities 1/2012 SCHOLARSHASHIP listed inside. Upon graduation, NROTC Scholarship midshipmen PROGRAMS are commissioned as Ensigns in the United States Navy: No obligation Whatsoever until beginning of Sophomore year. Military service obligation of Five years active duty and three years inactive reserve time. Students may Study abroad during college. To apply online, log on to : https://www.nrotc.navy.mil or call Tony Lillge (920)499-2687

Wisconsin Accepting applications from students who live within the company’s 2/1/12 Public Service service area. Scholarships up to $1,500 are awarded based upon outstanding Foundation academic achievement , leadership in school and community activities, and Financial needed. Visit www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/company/scholarships.aspx to access Scholarship information. If you have any questions about the scholarship program Please call (920) 433-1300

MARQUETTE Marquette offers of variety of merit scholarships that support the 2/15/11 UNIVERSIY University’s Mission while recognizing student achievement –excellence in SCHOLARSHIP And out of the classroom, commitment to community, and demonstrated leadership. Students are considered for Ignatius (general) scholarship programs at Marquette simply by applying for admission. Some programs (full tuition, alumni club, etc.) require separate scholarship applications. Applications are available only online; no paper applications are available. ALL SCHOLARSHP APPLICATIONS HAVE February 15 POSTMARK DEADLINE. For complete details visit: Marquette.edu/scholarships

UNIVERSITY scholarship and a $40 Tuition Voucher! For more information please contact: NATIONAL LOUIS All registered students receive an NLU Wisconsin Educator’s $4500 SCHOLARSHIP Toni.riemer@nl.edu or (800) 433-5522 X6207

U.W. Platteville The UW-Platteville Scholarships for Green Bay Preble High 2/23/12 Scholarship School (WI0 has 2 $150 SCHOLARSHIP available. Applications must be must be submitted by March 1,2012. The only requirement to be eligible for a UW-Platteville Community Scholarship is to be accepted to the University. Students are encouraged to go to: www.uwplatt.edu/foundation/esp to learn more and apply.

WISECHOICE Eligibility: U.S. students graduating from high school in 2012-2015 5/31/12 are eligible to compete for this $2,500 scholarship. Go to: www.wisechoice.com/scholarship?sid=gcfx ,

BELLEVUE This scholarship is offered to college level educations for students 1/31/12 BUSINESS & following a business curriculum. Submit a self drafted application with PROFESSIONAL following criteria: An essay of 200-250 words, biography on yourself; 1-2 of your ASSOCIATION achievement/involvement/volunteerism; Your Bellevue address and the school SCHOLARSHIP you will be attending; Sign your application submission and mail to: Marquette Law-Attorneys, S.C. ATTN: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 1830 W. Mason Street, Suite 3 Green Bay, WI 54303

WEAC SCHOLARSHIP DUE 2/112 To be eligible for WEAC Scholarship, the applicant must: Be the child of a member of class l,ll,lll,lV,V, Vl,or Vll.; A current officaial high school traincript; An essay of 300 words;A statement signed by the appilcant's counselor;2 letters of recommendation, 1 from teacher and 1 from community member; pursue an education major;Must rank in the top 25% or have 3.0 GPA.

KFC COLONEL’S To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: Earn a minimum 2/8/11 SCHOLARSHIP high school cumulative GPA of 2.75; Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence; Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree; Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Demonstrate financial need. Accepting online applications 12/1/2011 to 2/8/2012 at www.kfcscholars.org