Volume 3 Scholarships
Volume 3

SCHOLARSHIPS – VOLUME 3

AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
-national scholarship
-1 winner for Wisconsin
-outstanding activity in school, community or workplace
-recommendation from an adult professional
-$2,000 - $25,000 scholarships
This scholarship is online at: www.axa-achievement.com
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 8, 2009

BIG SUN SCHOLARSHIP
This is an athletic scholarship that is only available online at: www.bigsunathletics.com. This is a $500 scholarship. The deadline for applying for this scholarship is June 24, 2010

KFC COLONEL’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. To qualify, a student must be:
• Graduating from high school this academic year (between 12/1 and 8/31)
• Maintaining a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree
• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2 or 4 year accredited, public college or university within their state of legal residence, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor’s degree program.
This application is available online only at: www.kfcscholars.org
You may apply between December 1, 2009 and February 10, 2010.


GATES MILLIENUM SCHOLARS
-must be a minority
-are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States
-must have a Nominator and a Recommender
-3.3 GPA
-must be Pell Grant Eligible
-have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities

DEADLINE: MUST BE POSTMARKED OR SUBMITTED ONLINE ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 11, 2010


VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA – CHAPTER 224
• You must be a dependent or grandchild of a Vietnam Era Veteran.
• $1,000
• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Essay required
Deadline to your counselor is February 19, 2010

ABBOT AND FENNER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This scholarship is based on an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/schoarships.htm Full details are available on our site. The deadline for this scholarship is June 19, 2010

ELLINGTON MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
This scholarship is available to students whose parents are policy holders of Ellington Mutual Insurance Company. Students may pick up an application from Mrs. Fuchs in the Career Center. It is due back to your counselor by February 15, 2010.

ENGINEERS FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN
This scholarship is for a student who is enrolled in a university engineering curriculum and is intending to earn a degree in engineering and to enter the practice of engineering after graduation. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and a minimum score of 24 on the ACT. They must also be U.S. citizens and a Wisconsin resident. You may access this scholarship online at www.wspe.org/efw.html The deadline to turn this application into your counselor is December 15, 2009.