University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Contact: See column titled "Offered Through" for phone numbers

Possible Scholarship Amount Criteria for eligibility Offered Through
Academic Excellence Higher
Education Scholarships            Amount varies
Wisconsin resident.  Four-year scholarship contingent upon maintaining 3.0 cumulative GPA.  Valedictorian/Salutatorian (or alternate).                                                                                  Awarded:  Spring Higher Education Aids Board in consultation with High School Guidance Counselor
Acting Scholarship
$500-$1,000          
Entering new freshman and transfer students, audition and interview required.
Awarded: Spring
Theatre and Dance Dept.
Gary Olsen, chair
161 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-4429
John Akey Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating seniors who are children of a member of Wausau Area Local No. 4532's American Postal Workers Union.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                               Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County           715-423-3863              
Alumni Honors Scholarship               Typically $1,000      Number varies Top 10 percent of high school class; citizenship, leadership included in eligibility criteria.                                                                                                                                                   Awarded:  Spring Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                  
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Alumni Honors/Counselor's Choice Scholarships
Typically $1,000      Number varies
Nomination by high school counselor; top 10 percent of high school class; citizenship, leadership included in eligibility criteria.                                                                                       Awarded:  Spring Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                  
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
American Association of University Women Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating female senior from Assumption, Community Christian Academy, Lincoln, Nekoosa or Port Edwards High School.  Demonstrated academic achievement and leadership abilities.  Financial need.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                                                      Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office
American Legion Auxiliary Post 9 Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating Senior from Lincoln High School or Assumption High School.  Daughter, granddaughter, son or grandson of a veteran.  Deadline to apply is April 9.                                                        Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office
American Legion  Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating Senior from Lincoln High School or Assumption High School.  Son, daughter, grandchild, brother, sister, niece or nephew of a member of Wisconsin Rapids' Hagestrom-Rude-Young Clark Post #9 or Auxiliary Post #9.  Deadline to apply is April 9.                                                        Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office
Anonymous Scholarship              Amount varies Nekoosa High School graduate or graduating senior who has been diagnosed with dyslexia.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                                                                Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                 715-423-3863
Helen L. Arndt Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School.  Demonstrated academic promise.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                                                                                          Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Common Application, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation        715-423-3863
Elda Bark Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School, demonstrated academic promise, 3.0 gpa and financial need.  Deadline to apply April 7.                                                                                 Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office
Tammy Batten Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School, 3.0 gpa, pursuing an education career and demonstrated service to school and community.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                           Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                 715-423-3863
Bell Family Charitable Foundation Scholarships             Up to 12 $500 - $1,000 each Lincoln High School seniors pursuing a post secondary education.  Well-rounded student with 3.0 gpa, volunteer work and youth activities.  Deadline to apply is April 7.                                                       Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Guidance Office
Bell Family Fund Scholarship               2 - $500 each Graduating senior from Nekoosa, Port Edwards or Assumption High School with a 3.0 gpa.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                                                                              Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                 715-423-3863
Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Billmeyer Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Assumption High School.  Demonstrated academic promise.  Planning to pursue a career in architecture.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                   Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                 715-423-3863
LeRoy (Larry) Bishop Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Renewable scholarship (may not always be available) for full-time student with 3.0 GPA. Given to incoming freshman with high school GPA of 3.0-3.5, ranking in the top 1/3 of graduating class. Must have evidence of student activity, involvement and demonstrated leadership.
Awarded: Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                           
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Renee J. Bombaci Memorial Scholarship               Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School pursuing a career in social work with a 3.0 gpa. Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                                                                   Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Guidance Office
Leah Brueckner Memorial Scholarship
Amount varies $100-$500
Minimum 3.5 GPA with well-rounded high school career.                                                                                  Awarded:  Annually
 
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                           
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Central Wisconsin Home Builders Association (CWHBA) Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in Wood County with continued education in construction management, building trades, heating and air-conditioning system design, mechanical, civil or electrical engineering with emphasis on construction trades and intent to pursue a career in the construction industry, architecture, landscape architecture and interior design and architecture. Awarded:  Annually CWHBA                              2135 8th Street South             Wisconsin Rapids, WI  54494    715-424-5060
Chancellor's Choice Scholarships
Amount and number vary
Top 10 percent of high school class, GPA of 3.5 or higher, ACT score of 25 or higher. 
Awarded: Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                              
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Sue Colman Scholarships
Amount varies
Several annual awards
Freshman and continuing music majors with emphasis in voice, strings or piano. Music education majors receive top priority. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Must audition.
Awarded: Spring
Music Department
Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-3107
Community Foundation Service Award                        Up to 2 $1,000 per South Wood County area high schools Graduating senior from a South Wood County high school and 100 hours of volunteer service within atwelve-month period.  Deadline is April 15.                                                                             Awarded:  Annually South Wood County High School Guidance Offices
Mary K. Croft Writing Lab Scholarship               Amount varies Presented annually to a graduating high school student who plans to enroll at UWSP and excels in writing. Must submit application form and portfolio of writing.
Awarded: Spring
Academic Achievement Center
Bonnie Maher
018 Learning Resource Center
715-346-3568
Fred Dahm Memorial Scholarship               Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln high school and demonstrated academic promise.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                                                                                 Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
Dance Scholarship
$500-$1,000
Entering new freshman and transfer students. Audition and interview required.
Awarded: Spring
Theatre and Dance Dept.
Gary Olsen, chair
161 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-4429
Delta Omicron Scholarship
$100
Awarded to an incoming freshman music major on the basis of audition.
Awarded: Spring
Music Department
Patricia Holland
254 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-3107
Elisa Derickson Fund for Writing     Amount varies Graduating senior from a South Wood County high school, demostrate academic promise and exhibit strong writing skills.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                Awarded:  Annually South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Design/Technology Scholarship
$500-$1,000
Entering new freshman and transfer students. Interview required.
Awarded: Spring
Theatre and Dance Dept.
Gary Olsen, chair
161 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-4429
Bob Des Jarlais Memorial Journalism Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating high school student from a public or parochial school within the Nekoosa, Port Edwards, Pittsville,Wisconsin Rapids or Adams-Friendship school districts.  Or, a graduating high school student in other parts of central Wisconsin if the student lives within one of the school district areas stated above.  Demonstrated excellence in writing during high school years with preference for published work.  Deadline is March 21.                                                                                    Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County             715-423-3863
Doctors' Clinic Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Nekoosa, Port Edwards, Assumption or Lincoln high school pursuing a career related to any field within the medical profession.  Demonstrated academic promise and financial need.                                                                                                                Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office
Drama Scholarship
$500-$1,000
Entering new freshman and transfer students. Audition and interview required.                              Awarded:  Spring Theatre and Dance Dept.
Gary Olsen, chair
161 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-4429
Betty and Bernell Dye Pittsville Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Pittsville High School.  Deadline is March 21.                                           Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County             715-423-3863
Betty and Bernell Dye Tri-City Memorial Scholarship               Amount varies Graduating senior from public or private schools in Wisconsin Rapids, Nekoosa and Port Edwards.  Or, graduating senior from Northland Lutheran High School or Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High School in Mosinee, WI who are residents of South Wood County.  2.75 gpa required and community involvement.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                            Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County             715-423-3863
Elks Ladies of Wisconsin Rapids #693 Scholarship    Amount varies Graduating female senior from a South Wood County high school and currently participating in school and community activities.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                 Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County             715-423-3863
Elks Legacy Awards Up to 500 one-year, $1,000 awards High school senior who is the child, grandchild, stepchild or stepgrandchild of an Elk in good standing.  SAT or ACT is required.  Deadline to apply is January 14.                                    Awarded:  Annually Local Elks Lodge or online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarships             500 four-year scholarships High school senior and U.S. senior.  Deadline to apply is January 14.                                   Awarded:  Annually Local Elks Lodge or online at www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm                                        
Karen Engelhard Alumni Scholarship
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inimum $1,000-$1,500 
Major in education, Wisconsin resident, potentially renewable for three additional years if 3.0  GPA is maintained and accepted into the School of Education when eligible.
Awarded: Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                               
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Donald H. and Marion R. Farrish Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior of Lincoln High School.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                     Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County             715-423-3863                           
Cathy J. Fehrman Memorial Scholarships             2 awards                  Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School, planning to pursue exceptional education, and demonstrates academic promise.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                    Awarded:  Annually  Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
Georgia Fenner Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School with academic promise.  Deadline to apply is March 15. Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
Lynn and Ruth Feutz Education Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in South Wood County.  Selection criteria includes personal character, academic record, self-expression in writing and reason for commitment to education career.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                                                    Awarded:  Annually South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Marion Brazeau Fey Scholarship  
$500
Displays good character and promise. Must be a Wisconsin resident. 
Awarded:  Spring 
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Marion Fey Music Scholarships 
amount varies; several annual awards 
Awarded to incoming freshmen Music majors on the basis of audition.                                         Awarded:  Spring Music Department
Patricia Holland
254 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-3107
Marion Fey Nursing Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School, demonstrated academic performance and pursuing a career in nursing.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                                                            Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
First Nighters Scholarship 
Full In-State Tuition for One Year
Outstanding incoming freshman majoring in Acting or Musical Theatre.   Audition and interview required.     
Awarded:  Spring
Theatre and Dance Dept.
Gary Olsen, Chair
B109 Fine Arts Center
715-346-4429
Foreign Student Office Fee Remission
$200 - full remission 
New and continuing foreign students (continuing students need to reapply each year). Criteria:  potential to contribute to the cultural diversity of campus (as reflected in participation/leadership in extracurricular activities and  awards earned in high school and community); grades earned in high school; financial need (parental/sponsors' annual income level or personal savings); proficiency in the English language (SAT, ACT, TOEFL scores); number of students from applicant's home country already on campus.                                                                                                                             Awarded:  Annually Foreign Student Programs
020 Student Services Center
715-346-3844
Freshman Math Cooperative
$1,000 work study program in math or computing
Math League Standing, exhibited scholarship, character and leadership in high school. Selected by Math League Committee.
Awarded: February
Dept. of Math and Computing
Jim Gifford, chair
B246 Science Building
715-346-2120
Girl Scouts of Woodland Council Alumni Scholarship Amount varies Graduating senior high school student who has earned the Gold Award and is a Senior Girl Scout with the Girl Scouts of Woodland Council.  3.0 gpa and ability to express self orally and in writing.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                                                                                               Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Girl Scouts of Woodland Council Office                  715-423-6360
Golden Sands Ruffed Grouse  Society Award  
$500     
 
Top 15% of high school class; GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Graduate of high school in Central Wisconsin, generally within a 35 mile radius of Stevens Point. Portage County residents will be given preference. Major in Resource Management, Wildlife Management, Water Resources, Soil Science or Forestry. Conservation Biology minors may apply.
Awarded:  Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                   
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
William M. Gleue Jr. Memorial Scholarship               Amount Varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School.  Participated in Lincoln High's wrestling and football team.  Demonstrated academic ability and strong personal character.  Deadline is March 21.          Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County             715-423-3863
Charles Glodoski Memorial Music Scholarship 
$300 (minimum)
 
Awarded to incoming freshman in good academic standing with a real "love for music" -- Stevens Point area student.
Awarded:  Spring
Music Department
Patricia Holland
254 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-3107
Ray Gotham Minority Student Scholarships
2 - $250
Minority students - one incoming freshman and one current student.
Awarded:  Spring
Multicultural Affairs
Ron Strege, Director

205 SSC
715-346-3829
Sherry Gurtler Memorial Nursing Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in South Wood County - OR - a nontraditional student from South Wood County.  Pursuing a nursing career and demonstrates academic promise.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                                                                                 Awarded:  Annually South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Gordon M. Haferbecker Antigo High School Scholarship
Amount varies
Graduate of Antigo High School, admitted to UWSP; 3.25 GPA or higher.  Demonstrated exemplary leadership and community service in school.  A special additional form will be sent to applicant wishing to apply for this award.
Awarded:  Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                   
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Marian Hill Business Scholarship               Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School, demonstrated academic promise and pursuing a business-related career.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                              Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
Hubbard Family Scholarship
Amount varies
GPA of 3.3 or higher, ACT 25 or higher, must demonstrate potential for success in college; in need of financial assistance. 
Awarded:  Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                   
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Leo Huber Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Nekoosa High School who demonstrates academic promise, leadership and personal character, is active in school and community service, and has financial need.  Deadline to apply is March 18.                                                                                                    Awarded:  Annually Nekoosa High School Guidance Office
Frank and Illa Ironside Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Assumption High School or Lincoln High School who are planning to pursue a career in primary education.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                    Awarded:  Annually Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation                            715-423-3863
Sam and Lena Rose Katz Minority Scholarship
2-$1,000
1-$700
Amounts and number may vary
Recipients must be in the top 25 percent of their high school graduating class or have earned a composite ACT score of at least 22. Potential to contribute to campus life will be considered. Financial need not a factor.
Awarded:  Spring
Multicultural Affairs
Ron Strege, Director

205 SSC
715-346-3829
Mary Elizabeth Kellogg Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating high school student or graduate student who is an active member of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  Deadline to apply is March 31.                    Awarded:  Annually St. John's Office or South Wood County Community Foundation                            715-423-3863
Kiss-Hartman Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in Wisconsin Rapids with demonstrated academic promise and plans to pursue a career in the skilled trades.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                        Awarded:  Annually South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Carl C. and Anna Knudsen Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in South Wood County who has academic promise.  Renewable for four years based on academic performance.  Deadline to apply is March 21.           Awarded:  Annually South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Krubsack/Davis Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Nekoosa High School.  Deadline to apply is March 18.                              Awarded:  Annually Nekoosa High School Guidance Office
Melvin R. Laird Leadership Awards
5-$2,000
Students displaying leadership qualities, from top five percent of graduating class in a county which was in Mr. Laird's 1963 Congressional District or is in the current 7th Congressional District. (Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Eau Claire, Florence, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Washburn, Waupaca, Waushara, Wood) Preference is given to those who have attended Laird Youth Leadership Day.
Awarded:  Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                  
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Lane Technical High School Fee Remission
tuition remission - renewable up to 10 awards annually
All graduates from Lane Technical High School in Chicago, Ill., are eligible for this scholarship. Preference will be given to those with high financial need, high academic and social achievements and minority students.
Awarded: Spring
Diversity Recruitment Coord.
Scott West
Office of Admissions
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2441
Thomas A. Lenk Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School who has demonstrated academic promise.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                                                                                Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
Arthur W. Mueller, Jr.
$1,000-number varies
Top 15 percent of high school class. Major in College of Natural Resources.  Displays leadership qualities.                                                                                                                                                             Awarded:  Spring Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                  
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Music Dept. Scholarships
Amounts vary, number of annual awards
Awarded to talented incoming freshman on basis of audition.
Awarded: Spring
Music Department
Patricia Holland
254 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-3107
Musical Theatre Scholarship
$500-$1,000
Entering new freshman and transfer students. Audition and interview required.
Awarded: Spring
Theatre and Dance Dept.
Gary Olsen, chair
161 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-4429
Raymond D. Nass Scholarship
$600
Applicants must be children of current full-time associates of Sunrise Medical.  May be completing their senior year of high school or current UWSP students.  Selection based upon past performance in school and community.
Awarded: Spring
Sunrise Medical
Jenny Yenter
5001 Joerns Drive
Stevens Point WI  54481
715-341-3600  Ext. 5346
Neale Alumni Honors Scholarship $1,500
Number varies
Top 10% of high school class; GPA of 3.5 or higher; ACT of 25 or higher.  Leadership, special skills and community service.                                                                                                         Awarded:  Spring                                                                                 Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                   
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
The Robert S. and Ventura V. Neale Memorial Scholarship for Continuing Students                   $1,500                       Number varies        Potentially renewable for 2 additional years  Previous recipient of the Neale Alumni Honors Scholarship.  University cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 full time status and continued progress toward earning a degree.                                                                                                                                                                             Awarded: Spring                                                                                                                                                                 Scholarship Coordinator                                               Patti Tomlinson                                                              134 Old Main Building                                                     715-346-4267
Nekoosa High School Student Council Scholarship Amount varies Graduating senior from Nekoosa High School who has leadership characteristics, involvement in school activities and has decision making abilities.  Deadline to apply is March 18.                       Awarded:  Annually Nekoosa High School Guidance Office
Nekoosa Teachers Association Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Nekoosa High School who is planning to pursue a career in education.    Deadline to apply is March 18.                                                                                                                                                                 Awarded:  Annually  Nekoosa High School Guidance Office
Gladys R. Nelson Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School who has academic promise and is planning to pursue a career in education.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                                  Awarded:  Annually  Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
Vivian Newman Foreign Student Scholarship Incoming freshman or transfer foreign student. Must demonstrate financial need and English literacy determined from scores on TOEFL, ACT and SAT. Selection based on grades earned in secondary or post-secondary school.  Potential to contribute to University cultural diversity as reflected in active participation in extracurricular activities in secondary or post-secondary schools.
Awarded: Fall
Foreign Student Programs
020 Student Services Center
715-346-3844
Noel Compass Scholars
Tuition, room and board for up to 5 years and paid internships
Awarded to incoming freshman to attend UWSP. The eligibility requires student of color that are residents of Wisconsin, US citizens or possess legal alien status, demonstrate strong leadership skills and academic ability and are nominated by a teacher or guidance counselor. Deadline to receive applications in Feb. 15 of each year. One year scholarship renewable for up to four years.
Awarded: Spring
Noel Compass Foundation
Jacqueline Rose
1145 Clark St.
Stevens Point WI 54481
800-826-7791 ext. 17020
jdrose@noelgroup.com
www.noelcompassfoundation.org
Ned C. Norton Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in South Wood County who has academic promise and is planning to pursue a career in wildlife management.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                     Awarded:  Annually  South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Mr. O Scholarship   Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School who attended Washington Elementary School in Wisconsin Rapids.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                                    Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Student Services Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Oregon Trail Scholarship
$400-$500
Top 10 percent of high school class. Preference given to residents of Washington, Idaho or Oregon; also to environmental career major. Renewable if 3.0 GPA is maintained, may not always be available.  Deadline to apply is January 1.
Awarded: Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                   
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Paper Science Foundation Scholarships
18-$2,000 over four years
Paper science major, 3.2 cumulative GPA
Awarded: To incoming freshman
Paper Science Dept.
Chair
D274 Science Building
715-346-4817
Peet/Faust Music Dept. Scholarships
2-$250
Awarded on basis of talent and application to a non-music major string player. Must play in the University Orchestra. One award for incoming freshman, another for a continuing student.
Awarded: Spring
Music Department
Patricia Holland
254 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-3107
Ruth O. Petersen Scholarships
$500-$2,000
Amounts and number may vary
Top 20 percent of high school class; GPA of 3.5 or higher,  ACT of 25 or higher. 
Awarded: Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                  
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Dept. of Physics & Astronomy Freshman Scholarship
$500
Outstanding incoming freshman enrolled at UWSP who is a physics major
Awarded: Spring or Fall
Physics & Astronomy Dept.
Bob Beeken
B109 Science Building
715-346-2139
Jaclyn Przybylski Memorial Scholarship
$750 ($375 per semester-second payment depended on completing 12 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA in the first semester)
Student graduating from SPASH (Stevens Point Area Senior High School) to whom education is important and who displays goals and independence. Other criteria are volunteer activities, part-time employment and service to community and school.
Awarded: Spring
SPASH Guidance Office
Sandie Young
1201 North Point Drive
Stevens Point WI  54481
715-345-5403
Amber Rahn Memorial Lincoln High School Cheer and Stunt Team Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School.  Must have been a member of the cheerleaders and/or stunt team for two years.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                                           Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
RC Scholarship        Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                 Awarded:  Annually Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
Richard Reeves Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Nekoosa High School who demonstrates service to school and community, has leadership, character and scholastic ability.  Deadline to apply is March.                                 Awarded:  Annually Nekoosa High School Guidance Office
Reyes/Ancel Minority Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior who is minority from a high school in South Wood County and demonstrates academic promise.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                                                    Awarded:  Annually South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Riverview Hospital Auxiliary Health Careers Scholarship 2 - $3,000 each distributed over four years Graduating senior from Assumption, Lincoln, Nekoosa, or Port Edwards High School.  Pursuing a career in a hospital-related area, i.e. Medical Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy and X-Ray Technology. Deadline to apply is March 1.                        Awarded:  Spring High School Guidance Office
Rotary Clubs of Wisconsin Rapids   Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in South Wood County.  Youth Rotar with one of the Rotary Clubs of Wisconsin Rapids--either the Sunrise or the Noon Club.  Deadline to apply is March 21.    Awarded:  Annually High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County               715-346-3863
Saint Michael's Foundation Health-Career Scholarships 16 scholarships - $500 each High school students who are planning to pursue a career in a health-related area.  Selection criteria include academic record, extracurricular activities, community involvement, career motivation and recommendations.  Special financial consideration may occur for one or more of these scholarships.  Deadline to apply is March 1.                                                                     Awarded:  Spring Saint Michael's Foundation  Michele Taylor 715-346-5349 or Lesa Flugaur 715-343-3262
Phil Sander Memorial Freshman Conservation Scholarship                            $500 Academic achievement as indicated by ACT score, class rank and cumulative GPA.  Related extracurricular involvement (i.e., research, student organizations, community service. etc.).  Financial need.  Preference to students from one of the southeastern Wisconsin counties (in order of preference):  Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Waukesha, Jefferson, and Milwaukee.  Demonstrated interest and commitment to hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.  Application deadline postmarked March 1. Awarded: Spring College of Natural Resources                                                      Sue Kissinger, CNR Scholarship Coordinator                         180 College of Natural Resources                                       UW-Stevens Point                                                             Stevens Point, WI  54481                                                  715-346-4081 skissing@uwsp.edu
Bernard and Marlyce Schmick Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Assumption High School who demonstrates academic promise and plans to pursue a career in music or medicine.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                     Awarded:  Annually       High School Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County               715-346-3863
Scott Schultz Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Top 20 percent of high school class. Community service and student-involvement while in high school, community leadership.                                                                                                                            Awarded:  Spring Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                  
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Sentry Employee Dependent Scholarships
4 -$2,500
Entering freshmen who are dependents of regular full-time or part-time Sentry employees, based on academic achievement and school and community involvement.  Renewable for three additional years at UWSP for $1,250 per semester with a min. 3.0 GPA, full time status and continued extra curricular involvement.
Awarded: Spring
Sentry Insurance, dependent of employee only
Jamie Konopacky
jamie.konopacky@sentry.com
Sentry Insurance Academic Leadership Awards
7-$1,000
Top one-third of class; involved in extracurricular and community activities. Potentially renewable if 3.3 GPA is maintained. 
Awarded: Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                   
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Awards
2-$2,500
Top 15 percent of high school class, involvement in extracurricular activities and community activities displaying leadership potential, must be pursuing a degree in Business, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Math or Engineering.  Potentially renewable if 3.3 GPA is maintained and candidate remains in prescribed major.
Awarded: Spring
Freshman Scholarship Coord.
Jen Anderson Richmond
102 Student Services Building
715-346-2443                                                                    
Online application for incoming freshmen: http://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/scholapp.aspx
Robert Shaw Jr. Memorial Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from Lincoln High School who has participated in a high school sport and demonstrates academic promise.  Deadline to apply is March 15.                                               Awarded: Annually Lincoln High School Common Application Form, Guidance Office or South Wood County Community Foundation          715-423-3863
Shopko Scholar       $1,000 U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or college enrolled full time undergraduate students and live within 100 miles of a Shopko store are eligible to apply.                                                      Awarded:  Spring Shopko Store or Shopko Website                               http:www.shopko.com (click on Shopko News, Community Giving, and Shopko Scholar)
South Wood Company Scholarships
Amount varies
Eligibility varies. Look at specific scholarship to determine qualifications. There are over one hundred listed at the website.
Awarded:  Varies
South Wood County Foundation
Shopko Website

http://www.cfswc.org/page16853.cfm
Ray Speltz Memorial Music Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in South Wood County who demonstrates academic promise and plans to pursue a career in music.  Deadline to apply is March 21.                                        Awarded: Annually South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Spud Bowl Scholarship for incoming freshman
2-$500 amount varies
Resident of UWSP service area (Adams, Columbia, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Portage, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara or Wood Counties) from a farm or agribusiness background. Incoming freshman.
Awarded: 
Fall
Advantage Communications
Angie Heuck, event coord.
3965 Lindstrom Lane
Stevens Point WI 54481
715-342-9446 phone and fax
John and Judy Steele Minority Scholarship              Amount varies Graduating senior from a high school in the Tri-City area of South Wood County.  Preference to Hmong students who demonstrate academic performance.  Deadline to apply is March 21.            Awarded: Annually South Wood County Common Application Form, Guidance Office or Community Foundation of South Wood County                               715-346-3863
Technical Theatre Scholarship
$500-$1,000
Entering new freshman and transfer students. Audition and interview required.
Awarded: Spring
Theatre and Dance Dept.
Gary Olsen, chair
161 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-4429
Daniel A. Teplesky Instrumental Music Scholarship
$500
Awarded to incoming freshman music major (in winds) on the basis of audition, must show financial need and have a 3.0 GPA
Awarded: Spring
Music Department
Patricia Holland
254 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-3107
Daniel A. Teplesky Percussion Scholarship
$250
Awarded to an incoming freshman on the basis of audition; must show talent, financial need and have a 3.0 GPA, major in applied percussion (first priority) or music education.
Awarded: Spring
Music Department
Patricia Holland
254 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-3107
Theatre/Dance Dept. Scholarships
$500-$1,000
Incoming freshman and transfer students. Audition and interview required.
Awarded: Spring        
Theatre and Dance Dept.
Gary Olsen, chair
161 Noel Fine Arts Center
715-346-4429
Dr. John and Germaine Thompson Good Citizenship Award  Amount varies Graduating senior from Nekoosa High School who demonstrates service to school and community and has leadership abilities, creative achievement and integrity.  Must be recommended by guidance counselor and principal.  Deadline to apply is March 19.                                               Awarded: Annually By recommendation from High School Guidance Counselor and Principal
Daniel O. Trainer Scholarship Fund        $500 Applicants must be one of the following, listed in order of preference:  1.  Incoming freshman student from Princeton High School who meets the eligibility and selection criteria.  2.  Incoming freshman student from any high school in Green Lake County who meets the eligibility and selection criteria.  Must be enrolled full time in a natural resources major at UW-Stevens Point.  ACT score and class rank (for incoming freshman candidates), and cumulative GPA (for all candidates).  Demonstrated extracurricular involvement and interest in outdoor/environmental activities.  Demonstrated leadership skills or potential.  Application deadline postmarked March 1, 2007.                                                   Awarded: Spring College of Natural Resources
Sue Kissinger, CNR Scholarship Coordinator
180 College of Natural Resources
UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI  54481
715-346-4081
skissing@uwsp.edu
Trytten Scholarship
$2,000
Awarded to an outstanding high school senior entering his/her freshman year the following fall.
Awarded: Spring
Chemistry Dep