Scholarships

 This is a current list of scholarships that have arrived in the Guidance office.  If you are interested in more information, need application forms for these scholarships, or have questions about a particular scholarship, come to the Guidance Office. 

 The most recent information received will appear at the top of the list.

Alan Furlan Sunset Playhouse Scholarship

• scholarship provides financial assistance to Sunset volunteers pursuing an education in the performing arts

• applications are available in the Guidance Office or at the Sunset Playhouse Box Office

• deadline is May 31, 2008

Pastor Joe and Joyce Ellwanger Scholarship

• applicants must be planning to enroll in a two- or four-year college or a seminary program

• applications are available in the Guidance Office

• scholarship is valued at $2,500

• deadline is April 30, 2008

Wisconsin Towns Association/Rural Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship

Next Step Free Tuition Scholarship

• Next Step Magazine is offering free tuition.  Enter at www.nextSTEPmag.com to win free tuition up to $20,000

American Legion College Financial Aid Handbook

• a copy of Need a Lift?  College Financial Aid Handbook, published by the American Legion, is available in the Guidance Office or on the web at www.needalift.org

National Merit Scholarship Program

• over 500 independent organizations/corporations/colleges award scholarships based on PSAT scores.  Information regarding these scholarships can be found in the “Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT” which was given to students when they registered for the PSAT.  Additional copies of this guide are also available in the Guidance Office.

National Achievement Scholarship Program

• is an academic competition for African American high school students

• applicants qualify for competition by taking the PSAT

• more information can be found in the “Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT which was given to students when they registered for the PSAT.  Additional copies of this guide are also available in the Guidance Office

Diva Quest Scholarship Program

• high school women in southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois who enjoy singing are invited to audition

• information packets are available from Mrs. Schram in the WLHS Choral office

• a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded as well as four other cash prizes

• auditions will be on Monday evenings at Bristol Grade School, Bristol, Wisconsin

AnyCollege.com Scholarship Drawing

• high school seniors and students transferring to a new college may sign up for a random drawing for a $2,000 scholarship

• sign up at www.anycollege.com and click on the “Win a Scholarship” link

• drawings take place on December 31, March 31, and June 30.

• further questions can be directed to the Guidance Office

Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Scholarship

 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award

• honors students who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership

• applicants must have at least a B average and participate in at least one sport

• online applications are available at www.wendysheisman.com

• deadline to apply is October 1

COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS