Scholarships can provide financial assistance to fund your education, including tuition, books and other school-related expenses. Scholarships can be merit-based, need-based and program- or career-specific, and they do not need to be paid back.
WCTC offers scholarships for students in nearly every program. The WCTC Foundation and its generous donors aim to award WCTC students for their academic achievements. Nearly 55% of applicants are awarded a WCTC Foundation scholarship. Scholarship awards range from $250-$1,000, with the average award being $500. Please consider joining those already impacting the lives of our students by donating to the WCTC Foundation.
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Submit your completed 2025-26 WCTC Foundation Scholarship application as soon as possible be considered as a candidate.
If you are awarded a Foundation scholarship, you will receive an email to accept and complete the post-acceptance questionnaire (if applicable). Complete this questionnaire as soon as possible to avoid reallocation of the opportunity.
In order to be considered for a WCTC Foundation Scholarship, you must:
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required, however, many scholarships are based on financial need and other criteria. We recommend applying online to enhance your chances of being awarded a scholarship.
WCTC students often qualify for awards from external organizations. We encourage you to pursue all opportunities and start researching and applying for scholarships even before you’re accepted to WCTC.
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External scholarships are given by donors and organizations not affiliated with WCTC. WCTC does not endorse any of these companies, organizations, services or products. We encourage you to use caution when providing personal information. You should never have to pay or purchase products or services in order to be eligible for a scholarship. In most cases, these companies are attempting to sell software, books and other services unrelated to scholarships.
If you have concerns or negative experiences regarding any listed scholarships, please email scholarships@wctc.edu.
You are required to provide written notification to the WCTC Financial Aid Office of all external scholarships you receive. In some cases, these funds may be used to repay a portion of loans that you’ve already received. If you would like to confirm that we have received your scholarship check and you know that the scholarship provider has mailed it out at least two weeks ago, contact scholarships@wctc.edu.
Scholarship checks are usually made co-payable to the student and WCTC and then submitted to the Financial Aid Office. Scholarship funds are applied to your account and split equally between both semesters unless otherwise indicated by the donor.
If a donor requires verification of enrollment, you may log in to your myWCTC account and print a copy of your class schedule, or you can contact the Registration Office at 262.691.5578.
If a student has been awarded an external scholarship and the donor plans on sending the check directly to WCTC, please include:
Scholarship checks should be made out to WCTC. Mail checks to:
WCTC, 800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072 Attn: Scholarships
Incomplete applications do not best represent you. Treat the application like an exam; for each area you leave blank, points may be deducted. Work directly with the scholarship coordinator for questions or clarity.
This can often be the most important part of the entire application process. Use your responses to the essay questions to share your personal story and show the reviewer that you are a “good investment.” Scholarships are funded by individuals and local companies who are looking to invest in your success and in the future of our community. The application is your opportunity to share your educational and career plans with the reviewer and make the case why you deserve the scholarship award more so than the next applicant.
Type your essays in a Word processor first to help you identify grammar and spelling errors. Visit the Writing Center or review your application with an instructor, friend or family member.
These can really help boost your application. Be sure to reach out to your references in advance for their approval. Ask those who can positively attest to your character and commitment. It is always good to have at least one academic and one employment reference.
Don’t wait until the last day to apply. Students often encounter technical or personal issues that prevent them from submitting the application on time which results in missing the deadline.