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AGNESIAN HEALTHCARE AUXILARY VOLUNTEERS SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Two at $1000 and two at $500 and one at $500 for technical college
Deadline: March
Criteria: Must be a high school senior
Must reside in the Agnesian Health Care service area
Plans to attend a college in Wisconsin
Pursuing a career in healthcare
Academic Achievement
School/community activities
Financial Need
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF FOND DU LAC SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: One at $1000
Deadline: February
Criteria: Top 25% of their graduating class
Bachelor's degree from a North Central accredited school
Personal qualifications
Scholastic achievement
Financial need
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
FOX RIVER VALLEY BRANCH OF WISCONSIN SECTION
Application also available at http://www.geocities.com/asce.wi_frvb
Amount: One at $1000
Deadline: April
Criteria: Major in Civil Engineering
Academic Achievement
Extra Curricular Activities
Awards & Honors
The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
AURORA HEALTH FOUNDATION
| Amount: |
varies between counties |
| Deadline: |
January |
| Criteria: |
- Fond du Lac Co., Sheboygan Co., or Manitowoc Co. resident
- Enrolled in an accredited medical, nursing, or para-medical program
- Essay
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The revised scholarship application will be available in November, 2007.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One at $1000
|
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Major in marketing, business, communications, computer technology, engineering or related field at an accredited college
- Minimum of 2.8 GPA
- Community service
- Extracurricular activities
- Essay
- Employees of Charter Communications and each of its related affiliates and their immediate family members are not eligible
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
CITIZENS FIRST CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Two at $500 for each college |
| Deadline: |
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| Criteria: |
- A senior graduating from a local area high school
- Attending UW-Oshkosh, Fox Valley Technical College or the University of Wisconsin Fox Valley
- A member in good standing of Citizens First Credit Union
- Academic achievement
- School and community involvement
- Contact www.citizensfirst.com
|
For more information, contact our website at www.citizensfirst.com
The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2007.
COPS FOR KID’S FOUNDATION – YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Two at $500 |
| Deadline: |
February |
| Criteria: |
- Community service
- Leadership qualities
- Personal achievement
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
DANIEL SCHAAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One at $500 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Activities involving Music and Drama at school and in community
- Essay
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The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
DODGE COUNTY VOITURE 856 REGISTERED NURSES SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One at $1000 over a period of four years |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Enroll in an accredited School of Nursing in Wisconsin (does not include LPN)
- Resident of Dodge County
- Scholastic achievement
- Leadership
- Character
- GPA in science courses
- Essay
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FISHERMAN’S ROAD FISHING CLUB
| Amount: |
One at $500 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Enroll in a college vocational/technical school
- Interest in natural resources and protecting the environment
- Essay
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The revised scholarship application will be available in December, 2007.
FOND DU LAC AGRI-BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP AND
HAROLD REINECKE SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Several at $500 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Pursuing fields of agri-business at any trade school, VTAE, college/university
- Scholastic ability
- Financial need
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This scholarship can be obtained at www.fdlac.com |
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS -
The following FDL Area Foundation Scholarship Applications also available from sue@fdlareafoundation.com
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
ELIZABETH WATERS SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Multiple Awards at $1000 each
Deadline: March
Criteria: Female
Reside in Fond du Lac County
Top 15% of their graduating class
Excellent student achievement throughout four years of high school
School activities/community involvement
Personal statement
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
ARNOLD & META FIRLE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: One at $750
Deadline: March
Criteria: Interview with minimum of three art work samples
School and community involvement
Written statement
Academic achievement
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
CHRIS HENNING SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
$500.00 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Career in Emergency Medical Services
- Enrolled in a Paramedic program
|
This revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIPS
CLIFFORD ROHDE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: One at $1000
Deadline: March
Criteria: Financial need
Essay describing applicant's good moral and personal character
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
E.C. KIEKHAEFER FUND
| Amount: |
Multiple Awards |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Reside in Fond du Lac County
- Rank in the upper 15% of their graduating class
- Academic excellence
- School/community activities
- Work experience
- Personal statement
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
DANI JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One at $500 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Lives in the North Fond du Lac School District
- Top 25%
- Participation in music and/or sports either in school and/or outside of school
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The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION
ELMER AND NELLIE DIXON SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Multiple awards |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Resident or attends school in Fond du Lac County high schools
- Studying fields related to agriculture or Protestant Christian Ministry
- Personal statement
- Financial Need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
FOND DU LAC COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One at $1000 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Reside or attend school in Fond du Lac County high school
- Major in a health related field
- Academic excellence
- Community, school and health related activities and involvement
- Personal statement describing which health related career and reasons for choosing that field
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
HUMAN RESOURCES SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Several |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Must demonstrate interest in Human Resources and potential to contribute to future
- Human resources profession
- Must be enrolled in a degree program at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university
OR enrolled in a Human Resources certification program
- Must have a minimum “B” or better GPA
- Must be a resident of the FDL area OR attending a program in the FDL, Dodge or Winnebago Counties
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
IAM LOCAL LODGE #1947 SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Multiple awards |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Immediate family a member of Local Lodge #1947
- GPA of 2.5 or higher during senior year
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The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
MARY E. ABEL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One at $600 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Reside in Fond du Lac County
- Major in field of elementary education
- Citizenship
- Scholastics
- Academic achievement
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The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
PATSY KRUG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Pursuing an accounting major
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
RETIRED EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION
| Amount: |
Three or four @ least $300 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Reside or attend school in Fond du Lac County
- Major in field of education
- School/community activities
- Extra-curricular activities and honors in school/community
- Essay/Letter of Recommendation
- Financial need
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The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
ROBERT & ALICE PROMEN SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Reside or attend school in Fond du Lac County
- Major in nursing, pre-med, business, or finance
- Personal statement describing educational goals, career plans, and financial need
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
****Eloise Rueping Atkinson Scholarship****
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Eloise Rueping Scholarship
| Amount: |
One at $1000 |
| Deadline: |
NA |
| Criteria: |
- Awarded annually to the salutatorian(s) of St. Mary's Springs
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FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
*****ROY & MINNA WILLIS SCHOLARSHIP*****
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Willis Scholarship
| Amount: |
One at $4000 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Service to school and community
- Rigors of the academic program of the student
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC AREA SCHOLARSHIP
YOUTH FOR CHRIST SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: One at $500
Deadline: March
Criteria: Financial need
Personal statement
School, community and volunteer involvement
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC ARTISTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Two at $500 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Pursuing an art-related career
- Interview with 3 or more original artworks
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The revised scholarship application will be available in March, 2007.
FOND DU LAC ASSOCIATION FOR HOME & COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
Application available from HCE member of all Barbara Roder, UW Extension at 929-3170
| Amount: |
Two at $375 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Must be child/grandchild of Home/Community Education member
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
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FOND DU LAC COMMUNITY THEATRE
DAVE JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One at $200 per semester for two semesters |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Involved in at least two FDL Community Theatre productions
- Pursuing any field in post secondary education
- School/community activities
- Future education plans
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The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
FOND DU LAC COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One @ $1,000 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Scholastic excellence
- Pursuing further study in a medical or health-related field, exclusive of dentistry, veterinary medicine, or chiropractic medicine
- Personal statement
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in March, 2008.
FOND DU LAC ELKS LODGE #57 SENIOR ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Encouraged to apply online at www.elks.org/enf
| Amount: |
Various awards |
| Deadline: |
January |
| Criteria: |
- School/community activities
- Academic achievement
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in November, 2007.
FOND DU LAC EVENING OPTIMIST SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Various awards |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Attend the University of Wisconsin school system, any private in -state college, any in-state technical college
- Character
- Leadership
- Community service
- Scholastic achievements
- Educational goals
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
FOND DU LAC FIRE DEPARTMENT
JOSH POLHAMUS SCHOLARSHIP
Contact Sue Steinbarth at sue@fdlareafoundation.com
| Amount: |
One at $500 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Fond du Lac County area high school senior
- Pursue a career in fire fighting or enrolled in the Fire Science Degree Program
- Scholastic ability
- Personal qualifications
- Community involvement
- Written essay
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOND DU LAC JAYCEES’
GARY BLOCH MEMORIAL SCHOLASHIP
| Amount: |
One at $500 |
| Deadline: |
May |
| Criteria: |
- Attend college/university or VTAE
- Educational and personal goals
- Activities and interests
- Essay
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in May 2008.
FOND DU LAC MORNING ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS
| Amount: |
Two at $500 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Must be a graduating senior from a high school within the city of FDL or North FDL
- Attend Marian College, UW-FDL, or MPTC
- Applicant Statement
- Evaluation will be based on how the applicant has demonstrated the Rotary International motto of Service above Self during their high school years.
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in March, 2008.
FOND DU LAC PROFESSIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION
BENEVOLENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Amounts vary from $100-$1000 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Need NOT be considering a career in law enforcement related fields
- Resident of Fond du Lac County
- Character
- Leadership
- Community Service
- Scholarship
|
Application must be picked up at their new location – 126 North Main Street, Fond du Lac and will be available in February 2008.
FOND DU LAC SOCCER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Two at $100 each (1 male and 1 female) |
| Deadline: |
June |
| Criteria: |
- Current player of the Fond du Lac Soccer Association
- Further education at an accredited post secondary school
- School and community service
- Personal statement
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in April, 2008.
FOND DU LAC SOFTBALL INC. SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Three at $500 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Academic achievement
- 3.0 GPA
- Athletic achievement: a minimum of a two time letter winner in any varsity sport
- Further education at a four year accredited college
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
FOX VALLEY TENNIS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Two at $500 (one boy and one girl) |
| Deadline: |
June |
| Criteria: |
- Seniors who have been members of their high school tennis team for two or more years
- Must have conducted themselves in a positive manner that gives credit to themselves, their school and to the sport of tennis
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated leadership on and off the tennis courts
- Enrolled in a accredited post-secondary institution
- Two letters of recommendation
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF
FOND DU LAC & DODGE COUNTIES, INC. SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Six at $250 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- 2.0 or C GPA
- Reside in Fond du Lac or Dodge County
- Enrolled in one of the following fields: Construction Management, Architecture, Building trades, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering, Heating & Air
Conditioning System Design, or Interior Design & Architecture
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in September, 2007.
JEAN E. GORES MEMORIAL ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
$300 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Journalism/communications major OR
Any student actively involved in yearbook or school newspaper
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE PROGRAM
| Amount: |
Ten at $5000 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
Community service |
NOON ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Twelve $1000 (4 for Marian College, 4 for UW-FDL, 4 for MPTC) |
| Deadline: |
May |
| Criteria: |
Personal statement of education and career goals |
NORTH FOND DU LAC OPTIMIST CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
unknown amount |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Resides in the North Fond du Lac School District
- Character
- Leadership
- Community involvement
- Scholastic achievement
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in March, 2008.
PARKSIDE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- School/community activities
- Work experience
- Goals
- Attended Parkside School at least 1 year
- Attend college or technical school
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in March, 2008.
PIER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Attended Pier School at least 1 year
- Attend college or technical school
- School/community activities
- Work experience
- Goals
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in April, 2008.
ROBERTS PTO SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $750
Deadline: April
Criteria: Attended Roberts School
Extra-curricular activities
The revised scholarship application will be available in April, 2008.
ROSENOW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Attended Rosenow School at least 1 year
- Attend college or technical school
- School/community activities
- Work experience
- Goals
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
SCOTT LACKAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
? |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21
- Legal resident of Wisconsin for at least 1 year
- Plan to attend a four year university or private school
|
SEARL S. PICKETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Minimum of 1 student with a minimum of $300 |
| Deadline: |
May |
| Criteria: |
- Talented band student
- Recommended by Band Director
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in April, 2008.
STEPHENSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF FOND DU LAC
www.unex.edu/ces/cty/fonddulac/flp/stephensonscholarship.htm
| Amount: |
To be determined |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Attend any UW campus full time
- Resident of Fond du Lac County
- Academic achievement
- School/community activities
- Work experience
- Personal statement
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
SUNNY 97 ALL STAR SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Twelve at $500 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Scholastic achievement
- Minimum 3.25 GPA
- Leadership characteristics
- Community service
- Achievements/accomplishments
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
TWILIGHT OPTIMIST CLUB OF FOND DU LAC SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Two @ $500 |
| Deadline: |
January |
| Criteria: |
Brief essay describing service to the community, church or school |
The revised scholarship application will be available in April, 2008.
UNITED YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $375-$500
Deadline: April
Criteria: Must live in Fond du Lac County
Must be graduating high school seniors
Must be pursuing further education
Work experience
Extracurricular activities, volunteer service
Essay
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN ALUMNI CLUB OF FOND DU LAC
| Amount: |
Ten at $1000 |
| Deadline: |
April |
| Criteria: |
- Attend UW-Madison
- Resident of Fond du Lac County
- Academic achievement
- Community activities
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in February, 2008.
VAN DYNE LION/LIONESS SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
Two at $500 |
| Deadline: |
March |
| Criteria: |
- Reside in the Fire District of the town of Friendship and Blackwolf or are students of Horace Mann High School
- School/community activities
- Personal statement with educational and career goals
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in March, 2008.
WALMART FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
$1,000 ($500 per semester) |
| Deadline: |
January |
| Criteria: |
- GPA of at least 2.5
- Academic record
- ACT/SAT test scores
- Community involvement
- Work experience
- Financial need
|
The revised scholarship application will be available in January, 2008.
WINNEBAGOLAND MUSKY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500
Deadline: April
Criteria: Major in fisheries, natural resources or one related to environmental studies
Statement listing ambitions and long term goal
The revised scholarship application will be available in December, 2007.
WISCONSIN RIGHT TO LIFE, INC.
MICHAEL J. WOLFE PRO-LIFE SCHOLARSHIP
| Amount: |
One at $500 and one at $250 |
| Deadline: |
November 15 |
| Criteria: |
- Currently in 10th, 11th , or 12th grade
- Belief in right to life
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The revised scholarship application will be available in September, 2007.