Financial Aid
External Scholarships
Apart from WCTC Foundation Scholarships, the Financial Aid Office also has applications for the following external scholarships.
Summer Scholarship Blood Drives
Amount: Up to $1000Targeted Area: All Students
Application Available: no
Eligibility Criteria: This summer, give the gift of life to someone in your community AND receive the opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship. Receive an entry just for donating blood. Community members, including teachers, families and friends can donate on behalf of an eligible student to increase a student's chances.
Comments: Complete list of scholarship drives, visit www.bcw.edu/scholarship for official rules and more information.
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
Miller Park Scholarship
Amount: VariesDeadline: 2010-09-30
Targeted Area: Electronic Techonology, Architectural Technology/Drafting, Carpentry, Manufacturing & Metal Fab Welding, Building Construction, Bricklaying/Masonry, Facilities Maintenance
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled and accepted in a program carrying a minimum of 6 credits at the time of the scholarship award. Eligibility is determined by the applicant's demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Applicants already enrolled in college must have a 2.5 grade point average in their area of study, based on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must submit two recommendations. If the applicant is currently enrolled in a technical college, one recommendation MUST be from an instructor in their program of study. Students who have satisfactorily completed their current work with a 2.5 grade point average may have the option to renew for the next semester.
Comments: Application is available in our office or online at http://www.milwaukee.tec.wi.us/foundation/MillerParkSchApplication_may2010.pdf
Wisconsin Laboratory Association
Amount: $1000.00Deadline: 2010-09-01
Targeted Area: Non-Medical Laboratory Associated Program
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: A Technical College student entering 2nd year in a non-medical laboratory degree program.
Comments: For more information log onto www.wisconsinlabassociation.org/scholarships.htm
The SallieMae Fund
Amount: Varies, 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, eligibility and deadline information.
Teach Early Childhood Wisconsin Infant Toddler Scholarship
Amount: Tuition/ Fees and transportationDeadline: 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.
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 regarding 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.
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
Kenosha Co. Dairy Promotion Scholarship 2010
Amount: $500Deadline: 2010-08-01
Targeted Area: Kenosha County Residence
Application Available: yes
Eligibility Criteria: The Kenosha County Dairy Promotion will be offering one scholarship in the amount of $500. The scholarship is open to students who are Kenosha County residents. It is given to a high school senior or anyone interested in enrolling or is enrolled in one of the following: any Four-year University/College; Two-year; Tech School; or a Short Course, pursuing a degree or certificate in the agriculture field (dairy science, animal science, horticulture, etc.). The Scholarship will not be awarded until the second term/semester of 2010-2011 school year pending proof of 2.75 GPA.
Comments: Please include your picture with the application. ****Applications should be postmarked no later than August 1st, 2010 to Heather Daniels at 801-248th Ave., Kansasville, WI 53139. ** An application can be emailed to you.
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