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| Possible Scholarship Amount | Criteria for eligibility | Offered Through |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 Minimum $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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Trytten Scholarship $2,000 |
Awarded to an outstanding high school senior entering his/her freshman year
the following fall. Awarded: Spring |
Chemistry Dep |