Office of Financial Aid - Outside Scholarships

Outside Scholarships

Outside scholarships are scholarships through organizations or groups outside of the college who have sent their information to the Financial Aid Office for distribution. Unless otherwise noted, information and applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, Todd Wehr Hall Room 136.

Updated: Friday, March 5, 2010

Study Abroad Scholarships

Information can be found on the Study Abroad Scholarships website

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Available to all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution as well as all high school juniors and seniors
Must be between the ages of 16 and 30
Students must submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the Abbott Fenner web site.
Scholarship amount is $1,000
Deadline to apply is June 19, 2010
Full details and essay topic information is available on the Abbott and Fenner website.

Military Education Scholarship Program

Information is available on their website

The Jaycees of Wisconsin Foundation, Inc./Denise Bertucci Memorial Scholarship

Must be at least 21 years of age, having returned to school after at least two years off.
Must be a continuing student with at least 2 semesters of school completed since returning to school. (Summer school does not apply and student must be enrolled in upcoming term.)
Applicant must be attending a Wisconsin post-secondary institution pursuing a minimum of a two-year undergraduate program.
Must be a full-time student as defined by the school in which they are enrolled.
Must have a 3.0 G.P.A. based on a 4.0 scale. A transcript of grades must be included in the application packet submitted.
Scholarship amount is $500
Deadline to apply is June 1 of each year.
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office - Todd Wehr Hall 136

Delta Nu Alpha Scholarship - Greater Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter 317

Open to all students studying in the field of Transportation, Logistics, Business or related fields.
Students pursuing Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degrees are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be judged based upon Scholastic Achievement, Overall Career Goals and related interest in Logistics and Recommendations
Deadline to apply is May 1 of each year
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office - Todd Wehr Hall 136

Wisconsin Troopers' Association, Inc. Memorial Scholarship

Wisconsin residents enrolled in a two or four year degree program with a MAJOR in criminal justice, police science, or any law enforcement related field.
Applicant must have earned at least 50% of the credits necessary to earn a degree in their law enforcement related field, prior to applying for this scholarship.
The association will award six (6) $300 scholarships
Applicant must apply for the scholarship between November 1 and December 15 of each year
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office - Todd Wehr Hall 136

Police Corps Scholarship

Open to students in four year college programs who are interested in serving four years as a community police officer after graduation.
Applications are available on their website
Deadline: December 2 of each year

Navy Scholarships

Pre-medical, Pre-optometry, and Pre-dental school students:
For further information contact: LCDR Esther Morales: esther.morales@navy.mil

The SallieMae Fund Scholarships

Low-income and minority students
Must be accepted and enrolled as an undergraduate at a Title IV eligible, approved, accredited, post-secondary, two or four-year college or university, vocational, or technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements.
Deadline: Open
Applications and eligibility information are available onThe Salle Mae Fund's web site

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships
General Eligibility Requirements

Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card, or passport stamped I-551 (not expired)
Minimum 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. required on a 4.0 scale
Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA
Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500
More details about programs, deadlines and applications are available on the website

Hmong Mutual Assistance Association of Sheboygan Scholarship

Must be enrolled at an accredited technical college, 4-year college or university
Must be a resident of Sheboygan County
Must be a member of the Hmong Community
Must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0
For more information and an application, please contact: 2304 Superior Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081

American Chemical Society

African American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indian
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Full-time student at an accredited college, university or community college
High academic achiever in chemistry or science (G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher)
Able to demonstrate evidence of financial need according to FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
High school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to, or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically related science and planning a career in the chemical sciences or chemical technology
Students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible for this program
Students must complete an application form, provide the financial need document referred to as a SAR (Student Aid Report), submit transcripts and required letters of recommendations. Only complete application files will be considered by the Selection Committee.
Scholarships are for up to $2,500 for freshmen and up to $3,000 for sophomores, juniors and seniors per academic year. Scholarships are renewable for all four or five years of an undergraduate degree so long as the student maintains a G.P.A. of 3.0 in an approved major. Renewal forms and transcripts are required each year.
The application form is available on the American Chemical Society's website
Deadline for submitting applications is March 1 annually.

Wisconsin Mathematics Council Scholarship

Must be a legal Wisconsin resident
Must be currently enrolled in a Wisconsin public or private teacher education program
Must be currently enrolled in or have already completed a course in methods of teaching mathematics, and
Currently have a G.P.A. or at least 3.0 (B average) or better
Award is: $1,500
Applications are available on the website

John Gyles Education Awards

Must be a full American or Canadian citizen
Must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student
Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. required
Selected students will receive up to $3000
Deadline is May 1, 2010
Applications are available on the website

Green Bay Area P.E.O. Reciprocity Scholarship

Applicant must be female, a Brown County resident, and a citizen of the US or Canada
Applicant must have at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life and be within 24 months of completing her educational goal
Applicant must not be enrolled in a doctoral degree program
Applicant must demonstrate financial need through FAFSA
Applicant must attach a personal essay (see application)
Up to a $5,000 scholarship
Deadline is April 20, 2010
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office - Todd Wehr Hall 136

AES Engineers Scholarship

Applicants are NOT required to be taking engineering courses to be eligible
Based on the character of the applicant
Applicant must submit a personal essay (see site)
Award amount: $500
Deadline is October 8, 2010
For more information, visit the AES Engineers site

Shawano Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship

Applicant must be a high school graduate or a current resident of one of the following counties: Shawano, Menominee, or Waupaca
Applicant must be entering their senior or final year of college in a healthcare related field
A grade point average of 3.0 or above is desired
Scholarship will be applied to tuition costs. If scholarship money is awarded and not applicable to tuition, the money must be returned to the SMC Auxiliary Scholarship fund.
Application must include three letters of reference (preferably from one teacher, one workplace, and one personal. Letters of recommendation from family members will not be considered), most current grade transcript, and a personal statement
Deadline is April 16, 2010
The SMC Auxiliary Scholarship Committee solely chooses the applicant(s) to receive the scholarship(s)
All applicants will receive a letter of notification as to whether or not they have received scholarship by the end of May
Scholarship money will be sent directly to the Bursar's office at the school in July
Applications should be returned to Volunteer Services, Shawano Medical Center, 309 N. Bartlette, Shawano, WI 54166
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office - Todd Wehr Hall 136

American Association of University Women Appleton Branch Scholarships

Applicant must be a women who has graduated from a high school in the greater Fox Cities area
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university
Must be entering her junior or senior year or be enrolled in a graduate school program. If just entering graduate school, must show proof of acceptance from that school.
must have maintained a high scholastic record as verified by official transcript(s) from colleges attended or attending.
Must submit a complete packet which shall include:
- Scholarship application form
- Official transcripts
- A reference from at least one professor
- Verification of financial need from the institution or statement of anticipated cost of graduate school you will be attending
Deadline is April 15, 2010
Four scholarships awarded, ranging from $1,000-$2,000
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office - Todd Wehr Hall 136

American Association of University Women Green Bay Area Branch Scholarships

Applicant must be female
25 years or older by September 1, 2010
Junior or Senior at UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert College, College of Menominee Nation/Green Bay, or Bellin College as of fall 2010
or on her final semester of Senior year working toward an Associate Degree at NWTC/Green Bay Campus
Registered or intending to register for 9 or more credits for the fall semester beginning in September 2010
Earning first Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree at the above colleges
Applicants are expected to indicate financial need and show a good scholastic record
Three scholarships will be awarded jointly to the recipient and to their educational institution in the amount of $1000 each.
Application must be postmarked by April 24, 2010
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office - Todd Wehr Hall 136

Wisconsin Women in Government

Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident
Must have financial need as determined by the receiving school based on applicant's eligibility for either the Federal Pell Grant Program, Wisconsin Higher Education Grant, Wisconsin Tuition Grant, or Talent Incentive Program
Must be enrolled at time of application as a full or part- time undergraduate student at any school among the UW System, Wisconsin Technical College System, or in-state private college affiliated with the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Must plan to be enrolled as a full or part-time undergraduate student at any of the above institutions for the fall semester
Students who will have received their bachelor's degree by August 15th of the year of application are ineligible for this scholarship. Students in the process of transferring should apply through the institution where they will be enrolled in the fall semester
Must have a C grade point average or better and maintain at least a C average for continuation
Must possess leadership potential, initiative, and excellent communication skills
Must have an interest in public service, government, and the political process
Applicant must submit a completed application form including answers to all questions
Must submit a copy of her current transcript
Must submit a letter from the financial ai office at her school confirming her eligibility for financial aid as defined above
Must submit two letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with the applicant and her skills, personality, work habits, etc. Recommendations must come from 1) a teacher, a school counselor or advisor, or 2) an employer or individual with whom she has worked in a business, community, or charitable effort
Submit application and all accompanying documents to the Financial Aid Office
Deadline is April 30, 2010. To ensure your application makes it to the WAICU office in time, please submit application and all accompanying documents to the Financial Aid Office well before the deadline.
Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office - Todd Wehr Hall 136