Financial Aid
External Scholarships
Apart from WCTC Foundation Scholarships, the Financial Aid Office also has applications for the following external scholarships.
Home Depot Trade Scholarship
Amount: variesDeadline: 2010-04-30
Targeted Area: Building Construction
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: A full- or part-time student currently enrolled in a building and construction trade school program at a college, university or accredited educational institution in the United States.
Comments: Apply online at homedepot.com/tradescholarship
FMA (Fabricators and Manufacturers Association) Foundation
Amount: 12 $1000 Scholarships to be awardedDeadline: None
Targeted Area: Students enrolled in a curriculum program that will lead to a career in the metal forming and fabricating industry.
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: Students interested in the metal forming sector of manufacturing; students currently enrolled or are considering enrolling in a curriculum program.
Comments: Applications and additional eligibility requirements are available for downloading in PDF format from www.fmafoundation.com; additional information or questions, call 815-331-1338 or email foundation@fmanet.org
Sophia L. Gokey Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1000Deadline: 2010-04-30
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: •Student must have faced a significant roadblock, setback or challenge; •2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale for their 9th, 10th and 11th grade school years combined; •Accomplishments in community service.
Comments: Log onto http://www.sophiasheart.org/SophiaLGokeyScholarshipAward.php for an application.
Tool, Die & Machining Assoc of Wisconsin
Amount: variesDeadline: June 15
Targeted Area: Machine Tool Operations Program Students
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Applicant must be enrolled in a Machine Tool Operations Program or Tool & Die Program at any accredited Wisconsin technical college. In addition, student must have completed one semester, and enrolled for 12 or more credits while maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
Comments: Application can be downloaded at toolmaker@tdmaw.org.
The Building Inspectors Association of Southeast Wisconsin
Amount: variesDeadline: 2010-04-30
Targeted Area: Construction Field Students
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Must be entering second year, or greater, of college. Must be enrolled in a construction related field of study. Must be enrolled in a technical or four year College/University in the State of Wisconsin. Must be a full-time student. Scholarship must be used at a technical or four year College/University in the State of Wisconsin Each applicant is eligible to receive the BIASEW Scholarship for their 2nd year, or greater, of college. Applicants must reapply each year.
Comments: All applications and supporting documents must be returned to the following address no later than April 30, 2010: BIASEW Scholarship Committee ATTN: James DeLuca C/O City of Pewaukee W240N3065 Pewaukee Rd Pewaukee, WI 53072
Executive Women International (EWI)
Amount: variesDeadline: 2010-03-19
Targeted Area: Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (Asist) Program
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Must utilize personal assessment and/or re-entry programs available through colleges, community agencies, service groups, or career professionals. Must clearly define career goals and objectives Must specify the educational requirements to attain above goals and objectives.
Comments: For more information and an application log onto http://www.executivewomen.org/ScriptContent/community/comm_scholarship.cfm
HCCW/Phillip Arreola Scholarship
Amount: $1000.00Deadline: 2010-04-06
Targeted Area: Returning Students
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Returning student is defined as a Wisconsin resident who is currently accepted as a full-time student in an accredited Wisconsin University or College and has experienced a minimum of 1-year lapse in their undergraduate education. The awardee receives $1,000 in financial support for the 2009-2010 academic year. Scholarship award, applied to tuition only, is determined by the HCCW Education Fund/Philip Arreola Scholarship Committee after in-depth review of all applications received. Must be a legal resident or US citizen, must have a high school diploma or GED or accepted as a full-time student in an undergraduate program, must demonstrate financial need Must demonstrate life experiences and/or community activities, participation in school and/or community activities.
Comments: The HCCW must receive your completed application along with supporting materials, postmarked no later than Monday, April 6, 2010. All applicants will be notified of results and official announcements of scholarship recipients will be announced at an awards luncheon (June 2010). For more information or to request a scholarship application contact Evelyn Agosto: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (HCCW) HCCW/PHILIP ARREOLA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE 1021 W. NATIONAL AVENUE MILWAUKEE, WI 53204 (414) 643-6963 FAX (414) 643-6994
The SallieMae Fund
Amount: Varys, depending on fund/program.Deadline: Various, depending on fund/program.
Targeted Area: Low income and minority students
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: See The Sallie Mae Fund's Web Site at www.salliemaefund.org for applications,eligibilty and deadline information.
Wisconsin Elks Association
Amount: $500.00Deadline: 2010-04-01
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Any Wisconsin resident who plans to pursue an eligible Vocational/Technical program in a two-year Wisconsin Technical College. An eligible program is denned as a two-year or less Vocational/Technical program culminating in an Associate degree, Diploma or Certificate. A student must carry a minimum load of 12 credits for the semester in which the grant is awarded. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and residents of Wisconsin.
Comments: For more information and an electronic copy of the application log onto www.wielks.com
Waukesha Memorial Hospital Scholarship
Amount: $1000Deadline: 2010-03-15
Targeted Area: Medical Students
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Waukesha county residents and current employees of ProHealth Care planning to enroll or already enrolled in a full-time* undergraduate course of an eligible field of study at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Eligible fields of study include: Anesthesia Technology – Cardiovascular Technology – Central Service Technician – Medical Assistant – Medical Technologist – Nuclear Medicine – Nursing - BSN, ADN – Pharmacist (must be in the final 3 years of the program) – Pharmacy Tech – Physical Therapy (must be in final 3 years of the program) – Radiation Therapy – Radiologic Technology – Respiratory Therapy – Surgical Technology
Comments: For further information and an application log onto http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/waukeshamemorial/guidelines.html
Teach Early Childhood Wisconsin Infant Toddler Scholarship
Amount: Tuition/ Fees and transportantionDeadline: none
Targeted Area: Enrolled in a one or two year Child Care program.
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: For Family Child Care Providers who are employed in a licensed or certified center and work directly with Infants and Toddlers. To apply call Wisconsin Early Childhood Association at 800-783-9322 or email teach@wecanaeyc.org.
Bethesda - Developmental Disabilities Scholastic Excellence Award
Amount: $3000Deadline: 2010-04-15
Targeted Area: Developmental Disabilities Career Objective
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Must be an active commuicant member of a Lutheran congregation, be classified as a sophmore or a junior at an accredited college or university, mimimum overall GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with acareer objectiv in teh field of developmental disabilities.
Comments: Forms must be returned to Thomas Heuer, Coordinator, The Bethesda Institute, 600 Hoffmann Dr, Watertown, WI 53094.
Carroll College - Transfer Scholarships
Amount: VariesDeadline: None
Targeted Area: Transfer Students
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: Excel Scholarship - Awarded to those full-time students transferring to Carroll with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 to 4.0 Founders Scholarship - Awarded to those full-time students transferring to Carroll with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 - 2.79.
Comments: An accepted application to Carroll College is an application to apply for scholarships. If you have any questions regrading these transfer scholarships please contact Carroll College at (262)524-7220 (locally) or 1-800-CARROLL (toll-free). You may also email sklander@cc.edu.
Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers
Amount: $1250 to $5300Targeted Area: Currently enrolled as an automotive student
Application Available: No
Eligibility Criteria: Be a Wisconsin resident. Be a graduating high school senior, or anyone planning to enroll or currently enrolled as an automotive, auto collision or diesel technician student at a NATEF- Certified Wisconsin Technical College. Plan to pursue a career in the automotive, diesel or auto collision technician field, preferably in the state of Wisconsin. Have successfully completed a series of five assessment evaluations at one of the testing sites listed on the enclosed Scholarship Assessment Form.
Comments: Applications available at www.watda.org or call Julie Olson at 608-251-5577.
Indian Health Services Scholarship
Amount: variesDeadline: 2010-03-28
Targeted Area: American Indian
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: The Health Professions Scholarship Program is for American Indian and Alaska Native (federally recognized only) students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs. Students incur service obligations and payback requirements on acceptance of funding from this program. Priority is given to graduate students and junior- and senior-level students unless otherwise specified.
Comments: Log onto http://www.nasfaa.org/publications/2010/anihs010710.html to obtain an application.
UW-Milwaukee Faculty/Staff Transfer Student Scholarship
Amount: up to $3000Deadline: 2010-04-23
Targeted Area: Undergrads transferring to UWM
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Academic merit (3.5 GPA, based upon cumulative GPA, or GPA in the two most recent semesters of full-time enrollment). Completion of 24 transferable credits at the time of application. Must be admitted to UWM on or before April 23, 2010. Transfer credits must be accepted on or before April 23, 2010.
Comments: The completed application along with all other required materials should be submitted to:Coleen Dunlap University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Financial Aid, Student Employment & Military Education Benefits 2442 E. Kenwood Boulevard Mellencamp Hall, Room 162 P.O. Box 469 Milwaukee, WI 53201- FAX: (414) 229-5699
Wisc Amusement & Music Operators Assoc (WAMO)
Amount: $1,000 (3)Deadline: Open Until Awarded
Targeted Area: Wisconsin Technical College Students
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: Must be accepted or enrolled for six or more credits at any Wisconsin Technical College and must have a recommendation from a WAMO member.
Comments: Applications available at: www.westerntc.edu click on scholarships select WAMO Scholarship. If you have questions, please call the Western Foundation at 608-785-9261
Wisconsin Medical Society - General
Amount: variesDeadline: 2010-04-01
Targeted Area: Medical Students - Nursing, Physical Therapy
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Must be a US Citizen, full-time student in health care program listed above and completed at least one year.
Comments: Send Applications to Executive Director Wisconsin Medical Soceity Foundation, Inc., 330 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715. Phone 608.442.3800 or 866.442.3800. Candidates will be notified by June 1 2010
WI Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Scholarship
Amount: $500Deadline: 2010-03-10
Targeted Area: Criminal Justice
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Seven $500 scholarships will be awarded and winners will be selected on a competitive basis. Any Wisconsin state resident that is enrolling in a WTCS school, and has a course of study leading to a two-year degree in law enforcement, is eligible.
Comments: You can obtain an application at http://www.fvtc.edu/public/content.aspx?ID=1563&PID=21
Wisconsin Women in Government - WWIG
Amount: $3,000Deadline: 2010-04-30
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Wisconsin resident, have financial need (based on financial aid financial need)be enrolled att the time of application as a fullt or part-time student. In addition must maintain C grade point average or better.
Comments: Log onto www.wiscwomeningovernment.orgto obtain an application.
Building Inspectors Association Southeastern Wisconsin
Amount: Up to $1500.00Deadline: 2010-04-30
Targeted Area: 2nd Year Construction Students
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: BIASEW may award up to 10 scholarships annually to qualifying applicants that are 2nd year students in a construction field of study with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Comments: Applications must be submitted no later than April 30, 2010 to BIASEW Scholarship Committee C/O City of Pewaukee, ATTN James DeLuca, W240N3065 Pewaukee Road, Pewaukee WI 53072.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Amount: $1000.00Deadline: 2010-03-17
Targeted Area: Healthcare Students of Waukesha County
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Open to all students who are residents of Waukesha County, entering a health-career profession.
Comments: Applications must be postmarked by March 17, 2010. Send to: Medical Staff Office, Elmbrook Memorial Hospital, 19333 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI 53045.
WTCS - Special Awards Program
Amount: variesDeadline: 2010-04-02
Targeted Area: WTCS students with disabilities
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Have a documented disability; Be enrolled in a technical college program of one year or more; Completed at least 9 credits of the program by the end of the 2009 10 academic year; Have a significant financial need for the scholarship as determined by the college; and For WRA Scholarships only, be enrolled as a full time student for the entire 2009 10 school year.
Comments: Send your completed application and attachments by Friday, April 2, 2010, to: Thomas Heffron Education Director Disability Services & Financial Aid WTC System Office 4622 University Avenue P.O. Box 7874 Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7874
Academic Excellence - William A. Baumgart
Amount: vairesDeadline: 2010-04-15
Targeted Area: Waukesha High School or Youth Options students
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Have completed (or be currently enrolled) in a Waukesha County Technical College Transcripted Credit or Youth Options course contingent on having earned a grade of “C” or better. Be on-track to graduate from a Waukesha County public high school during the 2009/2010 school year, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Comments: Application Due Date: Please mail or FAX all original application materials to Jean Donovan at WCTC 892 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072; FAX 262.695.7816. Application deadline is 4/15/10
Church Women United - Waukesha County
Amount: variesDeadline: 2010-05-15
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: Church Women United of Waukesha County, an ecumenical church women's movement, offers scholarship aid to women 21 years of age or older, who wish to continue their education, or are returning to school after a lapse of time. Applicants must live in Waukesha County.
Comments: For more information, or a scholarship application, call Carol Enders at (262) 547-6411 or Joan Finley at 262-717-0694. Completed applications, with references,are due by may 15, 2010.
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