Scholarships

1. Applicant must submit a Transcript of High School Credits.
2. Two letters of reference needed.
3. Short essay to be included on separate sheet of paper.
4. Applicant must meet at least 1 of the 3 listed qualifications listed;

• Comes from a family farm,
• worked on a farm,
• and/or studying in an agriculture related field.

5. List extra curricular activities such as 4-H, church, any awards, and offices held and recognition received. 

$500

1. Applicant's family must reside in Polk or Burnett County or be a present or past member of the Polk-Burnett DHI AgSource.

2. Preference may be given to students in Ag related majors/programs.

3. Preference may be given to students of farm families.

4. Scholarship proceeds will not be given until student has successfully completed one semester of college and sent in transcript for that completed semester.

5. Applicants may be entering or already enrolled in post high school education programs.

Applications must be filled out and all materials sent to:

Polk County UW-Extension
AgSource Scholarship
100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 190
Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Countryside Cooperative is committed to the communities it serves by maintaining a skilled and educated workforce to serve its members and patrons well into the future. Countryside Cooperative is pleased to inform you that we will be offering up to twenty (20) $500.00 scholarships to eligible High School seniors enrolled at an accredited school.

Students whose parents or guardians are active members/customers of Countryside Cooperative are eligible to apply. An active member/customer is defined as having purchased a minimum of $1,000.00 worth of products and/or services in 2016 from Countryside Cooperative. For more information on eligibility requirements, visit our website at www.countrysidecoop.com or contact Lisa Bella at (715) 672-8503, ext. 1226.

Applications may be downloaded at www.countrysidecoop.com by clicking on the Membership tab, scrolling down and clicking on Scholarship Program or stopping by the Durand Business Office located at 514 East Main Street, Durand, WI 54736 to obtain an application. Completed applications must be submitted by Friday, March 24, 2017 to Lisa Bella at the address above or via email to lbella@countrysidecoop.com.

$500

Scholarship checks will be made payable to the college and mailed to the student’s home address upon presenting proof that the student has successfully completed his or her first semester of studies and is enrolled for second semester.

Scholarship winners will be required to submit a senior picture granting full and unconditional permission to Countryside Cooperative to use this photo in promotional materials associated with the scholarship program. Winners will be notified the week of April 8, 2019.

For further questions, please contact Lisa Bella at (715) 672-8503, ext. 1226.

The Sterbenz-Ryan Scholarship was established in 2016 in memory of local businessmen Richard Sterbenz and Martin Ryan who wanted to “give kids like them a shot at life they never had”. Between 85-100 scholarships in the amount of $1,500 will be offered to eligible students. The following scholarship opportunities are intended to assist traditional and non-traditional students who otherwise may not have the opportunity to attend a post-secondary school due to financial constraints.

Questions? Please contact Heidi Herron at the St. Croix Valley Foundation (hherron@scvfoundation.org) or by calling 715-386-9490. Thank you!

Burnett Dairy Cooperative is awarding 4 scholarships each in the amount of $2,500 to high school seniors graduating. Funds will be awarded upon successful completion of two semesters of post-secondary education.

Applicants choosing an agricultural or food related field of study are eligible to apply. All qualified applicants will be evaluated on academic record and have demonstrated support for the importance of agriculture and community. 

If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please submit the completed application, essay, and copy of current transcripts below by March 31 to:

Burnett Dairy Cooperative
Attn: Scholarship Program
11631 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840
or Email to alison.hoefs@burnettdairy.com
or Fax to 715-689-2170

Farmington Mutual Insurance Company is offering a $500 scholarship to the son or daughter of the policyholder, who is planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college or university in the fall.  Preference will be given to persons majoring in a business related field. 

Mail applications to:

Farmington Mutual Insurance Co.
141 Wisconsin Ave.
Medford, WI 54471

The Polk County Farm Bureau will be granting up to $600 in scholarships for high school seniors who are planning on pursuing a career in agriculture or and ag related field. This scholarship will be based on the student's past record, current scholarship achievement, and community involvement.

REQUIREMENT: Parents must be Farm Bureau Members!

Send application and short essay to:

Polk County Farm Bureau 
PO Box 490
Balsam Lake, WI 54810

The St. Croix Valley Chapter 331 of the Vietnam Veterans of America has established a scholarship to provide (2) $1,000 awards each year to graduating seniors who plan to continue their education.  To qualify, the senior must:

• Be a legal relative of a Vietnam Era veteran or be sponsored by a Vietnam Era Veteran who is a member of Chapter 331.  Please ask for assistance if your student needs a sponsor by calling John Telschow (651) 470-3151 or Dave Niederer (715) 246-7609.
• Be a graduating senior during the current school year with a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Submit an application for and essay no later than April 1 of the year of graduation
• Submit a teacher/mentor evaluation form and/or a comment sheet by the same date, April 1
• Be a resident of Polk, Pierce, St. Croix, Dunn or Pepin County in Wisconsin, or Washington or Goodhue County in Minnesota.

There will be (2) $1,500 scholarship awarded based upon the applicant's overall performance in school, civic activities, and patriotism. Final selection of the winners will be made by a selection panel of the members of Chapter 331.  No one factor will decide the recipient.  Factors which will be considered include: academic performance, mentor evaluation and comments, extra-curricular activities, neatness and care in completing the application.  The winners will be announced in May.  Payment will be made after completion of the first semester or quarter at an institution of higher education.

The Polk County Historical Society is pleased to announce that we have available for Seniors an opportunity to apply for a $1,000 scholarship.  Eligibility: Any high school senior who anticipates continuing his/her education at the college, technical school, or trade school level.

The scholarship recipient will be determined from an essay submitted by each applicant.  The essay should be not less that 200 words and not more than 400 words.  The essay topic is:

Essay: Explain why the Polk County Museum-Old Courthouse, located in Balsam Lake,
is important to the Polk County Community.  No handwritten essays accepted. 

All essays shall be accompanied by the application form and submitted to the high school guidance counselor. Put your name, high school, a waiver stating your essay is your original work, and word count on a separate cover sheet.

The St. Croix Regional Medical Center Volunteer Partners is proud to offer scholarships each year for tuition and books for deserving students entering a health related field. All of our scholarships are funded by donation to the Volunteer Partners, and various designated fund raisers.

Scholarships are limited to graduating seniors from St. Croix Falls, Unity, Luck, Siren, Osceola, Webster and Frederic School Districts, residents of the Taylors Falls and Chisago area, medical staff and family members at St. Croix Regional Medical Center.  Also post graduates from the school districts previously listed enrolled in, or approved by a nursing program.

To be impartial in the selection process, the following criteria for the evaluating of the applications will be applied.

Criteria:      
#1.  Volunteer Services (inside hospital and outside hospital)
 #2.  Personal/Professional Goal
 #3.  Grade Point Average
#4.  Financial Need
 #5.  Work Experience
#6.  Extra-Curricular Activities
#7.  Character Traits/References
#8.  Quality of Application

The selection committee will not know the applicants name when reviewing their application. Please do not put names on the reference letters.

All applications must include the following items or the application will not be considered:
1) Transcript of grades
2) Letter of acceptance at college or vocational school or nursing program
3) Two character references

Completed form and recommendations must be submitted by April 1, 2018 to:

St. Croix Regional Medical Center Volunteer Partners
ATTN: Mickey Gebhard, Guest Services Manager
235 State Street
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024

For more information, please call Mickey at 715.483.0331

The WRA Education Foundation awards scholarships based on future plans in the foodservice and hospitality industry.

Interested candidates must possess extracurricular accomplishments and inspirational goals. Academically capable students must be enrolled as an Art Major at an accredited institution of higher education located in the U.S. (This includes Art Therapy Programs). All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Recipient will be required to provide evidence of college acceptance before money is awarded.

(2) @ $2,000 and (3) @ $1,000

Applicant information can be obtained through high school counselors, career centers or online at www.dreampoolfoundation.org.

This scholarship offers students in our school's boys and girls basketball programs the opportunity to attend University of Wisconsin System schools.

This year the Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation will offer scholarships to approximately 60 Wisconsin public and private high school graduates based on need, academic achievement and character.  The annual scholarships - $10,000 for four-year programs and $5,000 for two-year programs - are renewable for the length of the program.

Students who qualify to apply:

Resident of Wisconsin
Public or private high school Student
Basketball program participant their senior year
Planning to attend a University of Wisconsin System school
Not participating in sports at the Division I, II or III level in college.

Applications are available online only starting February 1 and must be submitted by April 30.

Wisconsin Towns Association, in conjunction with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, carrier for the Association's endorsed insurance program, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be awarding $7,000 in scholarships to the winners of an essay contest to high school seniors graduating in 2019, who plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college, or vocational college. 

The winners are determined by independent judging of an ESSAY CONTEST. Essay must be TYPED, 500-1,000 words and double spaced. Essay must include a bibliographic listing of sources used. The essay should address the topic: "Explain the importance of high speed broadband access to town economic and community development."

Please complete the application and the essay question by May 31.  DON'T FORGET THE ESSAY!

Mail the completed form and essay to the following address by May 31, 2018:
Wisconsin Towns Association
W7686 County Road MMM
Shawano, WI 54166-6086

The sooner you engage your local dealer, the better.  Matching funds from the corporate level of each dealer is first come, first served.

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·       AGCO Dealers that have signed up as of 12/13: https://ffa.box.com/s/g1id45v975wt41m77z1b05j5d1l3qsua

If your local dealer is not on their list, they are most likely not enrolled in the 2019 scholarship program.  Past enrollment does not roll over automatically from year-to-year.

Eligibility:

• Students must be attending at least part time.
• Students must be a first-time freshman.
• Students must be attending a public or private Wisconsin college or university.
• A student must meet one criteria from Group A based on financial need and one criteria from Group B based on nontraditional / disadvantaged circumstances
• The TIP grant can be renewed for up to ten semesters of enrollment and must be used within six years of enrollment at a public, private, or technical college or university in Wisconsin.
• Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Applicants must submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA.gov website AND proof of acceptance (acceptance letter, class schedule or financial aid award letter) from a Wisconsin college or university.

Funding:  Funding varies from year to year depending upon the number of continuing students. The Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) determines annually the amount of funds awarded for continuing students.  HEAB then divides the remaining funds between the WEOP offices and the college financial aid community to award to new freshman. The TIP grant ranges from $600 to $1800 per school year.

Purpose:  The TIP grant aids low-income and disadvantaged Wisconsin students with additional college funding to help reduce the student’s amount of loan, work-study, or unmet need.

Various scholarship offerings with different deadlines and amounts awarded! Check them out by going to their website listed below.