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What are Wisconsin scholarships?
Wisconsin scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Wisconsin or looking to go to school in Wisconsin. Wisconsin scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Wisconsin scholarships
Before you apply for Wisconsin scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Wisconsin scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Wisconsin scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Wisconsin scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Wisconsin scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Wisconsin scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”
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Scholarships for Wisconsin
Edmond A. Metzger Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
$500
The Edmond A. Metzger Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio License Class. Students in the bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering are eligible. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Transcripts must include all semesters for which grades have been awarded. If the student is applying for graduate school assistance, high school transcripts are not necessary. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
Wisconsin HEAB Grant - UW system, Technical Colleges, Tribal
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$3,150
The Wisconsin HEAB Grant - UW system, Technical Colleges, Tribal Colleges (WG-UW, TC, TR) is open to undergraduate, Wisconsin residents enrolled at least half-time in degree or certificate programs at the University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, and Tribal institutions. Eligibility cannot exceed ten semesters.
Wisconsin HEAB Native American Student Assistance Grant
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,100
The Wisconsin HEAB Native American Student Assistance Grant is open to Wisconsin residents who are at least 25 percent Native American and are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in degree or certificate programs at University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, independent colleges and universities, tribal colleges, or proprietary institutions based in Wisconsin.
Swiss Benevolent Society of Chicago Undergraduate Scholarshi
Due: 5/15/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Swiss Benevolent Society is pleased that it can continue its oldest scholarship program, one which offers undergraduate students of Swiss ancestry help with paying college tuition. In order to apply for an SBS Scholarship, applicants must reside permanently in the state of Illinois or Southern Wisconsin. They must be either a Swiss National with permanent US residency permit or a US citizen of Swiss origin or of Swiss descent. We require official documents that prove the applicant's Swiss origin or descent, going back to their first ancestor with Swiss citizenship. Swiss students studying in the US on a student or visitor's visa are not eligible. Acceptable documents for proof of Swiss citizenship are: Certificate of Citizenship; Swiss Passport (current or old); Registration at any Swiss Consulate (get letter of confirmation); Swiss Military Service Book Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates from Switzerland; US Naturalization or Citizenship papers that indicate Switzerland as the previous country of citizenship; and any other document, e.g. settlement permit from Switzerland which lists place of origin. High school seniors may apply. They must have a minimum exam score of 26 ACT or 1230 on SAT or higher. College freshmen must have a 3.3 GPA or better in their first semester or quarter at college. College sophomores and juniors must have a 3.3 GPA or better as of the end of the fall semester or fall quarter 2023. Applications and all requirements must be submitted through email. In unusual circumstances, applicants may apply through mail application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,250
The Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship is open to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin. There are no separate applications required, recipients are designated by their high school based on GPA.
Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship
Due: 1/10/2025
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
$500
The Six Meter Club of Chicago Scholarship will be awarded to those with active Amateur Radio license class. The applicant must be holding an amateur radio license for at least one year. Students in any field of study at any institution are eligible. Part-time or full-time post-secondary students at a regionally accredited technical school, community college, college or university leading to an undergraduate degree are eligible. Preference will also be given to applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or better and in good academic standing. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.
WI-HEAB Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,800
The WI-HEAB Hearing/Visually Impaired Student Grant is open to undergraduate Wisconsin residents, enrolled at in-state or eligible out-of-state public or independent institutions who show financial need and have a severe or profound hearing or visual impairment.
Talent Incentive Program Grant - WI
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$1,800
The Talent Incentive Program Grant - WI is open to Wisconsin resident students attending colleges and universities in the State of Wisconsin. First-time freshmen students are nominated for the TIP Grant by the school financial aid offices or by counselors of the Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs (WEOP).
Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant-Wisconsin
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,500
The Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant-Wisconsin is open to Wisconsin resident minority undergraduates, excluding first year students, enrolled at least half-time in independent, tribal, or Wisconsin Technical College institutions. Students must complete the FAFSA and be nominated by the Financial Aid Office.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Wisconsin scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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