Eau Claire Memorial High School Current Scholarships Updated: February 16, 2018 Yellow Highlights = New Scholarships

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1 Eau Claire Memorial High School Current Scholarships Updated: February 16, 2018 Yellow Highlights = New Scholarships The information listed below are the names and details of scholarships available to Eau Claire Memorial High School students. Mrs. Steig, the scholarship coordinator, posts the scholarship applications as they arrive throughout the school year. Applications and application information is in the scholarship file in Student Services and on the MHS website under Main Office and then Student Services. Many scholarships require ACT and/or SAT scores. Students are advised to take these tests beginning second semester of their junior year. Although many scholarships are based on grades and test scores, some are based on other criteria such as character, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, and financial need. It is important to note that scholarships are not just for students with a 4.0 GPA. Tips for Winning Scholarships Do not wait until May of your senior year to start applying for scholarships. Choose references that will say good things about you and give them at least a two to three week to write a letter of recommendation for you. Brag sheets are available in Student Services. Transcripts can be requested through Parchment and are free of charge. If you need a hard copy of your transcript please see Mrs. Steig in student services. Be very neat and follow directions. When possible, always type. Follow deadlines. Applications submitted after deadlines (dates and/or times) will not be accepted. On a scholarship resume, MORE IS BETTER. Be sure to include everything you have done since ninth grade (ex. activities, work, leadership) Never pay for scholarship information. *There are various FREE searches for nation-wide scholarships. One example is: UW-HELP and SallieMae also have additional FREE resources when looking for scholarship opportunities:

2 *Please contact the post-secondary school of your choice (The Admissions Office and/or the Financial Aid Office) to review any potential scholarships you may be eligible for. * Hardcopies of current scholarships can be picked-up in Student Services Scholarships Scholarships listed with an (*) are those that need to be turned in to Student Services at Memorial High School. They are then reviewed by an internal scholarship committee. Scholarships to be submitted to other than Memorial High School are listed in the order they are received along with information to where the scholarship needs to be submitted. Please scroll down to see all current scholarships. Students continue to watch your colleges of interest for school specific scholarship information. Please be aware of deadlines! Please check this link often for new posted scholarships. NEW: Please review the folder in Student Services that has scholarships for specific colleges and general scholarship information. Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law and Justice Scholarship We are excited to offer your students the Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law & Justice Scholarship. This scholarship is for all first-year college freshman who will be attending an accredited College/University during the school year (current seniors). Details of the scholarship are below: Requirements: - Applicant must be enrolled in and plan to attend a Wisconsin college/university during the school year. - Proof of enrollment to an accredited college/university. - Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadline: - The application deadline is May 31, LATE and INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Award Amount: $750 Application: Only online applications will be accepted. The application can be found at:

3 FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Wisconsin Technical School or College Associates Degree Program $5,000 DELORES PEMMA SCHOLARSHIP The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation is accepting applications for the academic year. Applicants must meet the criteria and application requirements outlined below. Applicants may be asked to provide proof of eligibility. $5,000 Delores Pemma Scholarship Awarded to a Wisconsin resident seeking to enroll or currently accepted as a first-year, full-time or part-time degree-seeking student at an accredited Wisconsin technical school or college. Awardee receives a $1, scholarship disbursement per semester for a maximum of two years and a one-time $300 stipend upon the start of the 1st semester. The scholarship award, applied to tuition only, is determined by the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation Advisory Committee after in-depth review of all applications received. Semester renewal of the award is based on academic performance. Recipients are requested to volunteer academic documents to the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Must be a US citizen or legal US resident Must live in Wisconsin Must have a high school diploma or GED by fall 2018 Must be accepted as a first-year, full-time (12 credits) or part-time (6 credits) degree-seeking student at an accredited Wisconsin technical school or college Must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and must demonstrate leadership APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Completed application Official high school transcript Letter of recommendation (1) Two personal essays List of extracurricular activities, employment history, and school/community honors (resume) Applicants will be notified via . All scholarship recipients will receive an official award letter and certificate of scholarship. Scholarship award recipients are expected to attend the scholarship reception in Milwaukee on Friday, June 22nd, LINK TO APPLICATION: fcpotawatomifoundation.com/scholarships FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Rebecca Comfort, Scholarship Coordinator Rebecca.Comfort@FCPotwatomi-nsn.gov Phone: (414) All applications must be received, along with all supporting documents, by 11:59 PM on Friday, March 16th, FOREST COUNTY POTAWATOMI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Wisconsin University/College Undergraduate Degree Program $10,000 LOIS CROWE SCHOLARSHIP

4 The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation is accepting applications for the academic year. Applicants must meet the criteria and application requirements outlined below. Applicants may be asked to provide proof of eligibility. $10,000 Lois Crowe Scholarship An eligible student is defined as a Wisconsin high school senior seeking to enroll or currently accepted as a full-time, first-year undergraduate student at an accredited Wisconsin university or college. Awardee receives a $1, scholarship disbursement per semester for a maximum of four years and a one-time $500 stipend upon the start of the 1st semester. Scholarship award, applied to tuition only, is determined by the Advisory Committee after in-depth review of all applications received. Semester renewal of the award is based on academic performance. Recipients are requested to volunteer academic documents to the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Must be a US citizen or legal US resident Must be a Wisconsin resident Must be registered by start of the 2018 fall semester as a first-year, full-time undergraduate student (12 credits minimum) at an accredited Wisconsin college or university. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA Must demonstrate a history of scholastic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities and a commitment to community service. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Completed application Official high school transcript ACT or SAT score report Letter of recommendation (1) Two personal essays List of extracurricular activities, employment history, and school/community honors Applicants will be notified via . All scholarship recipients will receive an official award letter and certificate of scholarship. Scholarship award recipients are expected to attend the scholarship reception in Milwaukee on Friday, June 22nd, LINK TO APPLICATION: fcpotawatomifoundation.com/scholarships FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Rebecca Comfort, Scholarship Coordinator Rebecca.Comfort@FCPotwatomi-nsn.gov Phone: (414) All applications must be received, along with all supporting documents, by 11:59 PM on Friday, March 16th, Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Financial need should never limit a student s ambitions. Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. As the nation's largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, HSF has awarded more than $550 million in scholarships and provides a range of impactful programs for students, HSF scholars, alumni, and parents.

5 Don't let your students miss their opportunity to apply for an HSF scholarship. For more information visit hsf.net. For details about the College Board's other scholarship partners connected to the PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10, please see our scholarships page The application opens January 1, 2018, and closes March 31, Scholarship recipients will be selected in June Wisconsin Cattlemen s/cattlewomen s Association Scholarships Rules and application form for the Wisconsin Cattlemen s Association website. The application may be printed and downloaded from the Wisconsin Cattleman s Association website at Eight to ten scholarships will be awarded for $ each. Applications must be post-marked no later than Feb 19, 2018 Please contact Kathy Miller at kjmiller7@frintier.com or for additional information. Healthcare/Nursing Scholarships This scholarship is for all students interested in healthcare (nursing, dentistry, therapy, etc.). We also have a scholarship page with a vast list of additional private healthcare scholarship opportunities. Hopefully you can share! Our scholarship can be found here: The healthcare scholarship list is here: Hopefully this will be helpful to students concerned about student loans/financial aid and not let finances deter them. I hope this will be a great resource for students! Contact: Melissa McAllister, Editor Nurse.org Melissa.McAllister@nurs .org

6 About the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship JRF Introduces the Class of 2021 The Jackie Robinson Foundation is pleased to present the Class of The new class is comprised of 59 Scholars hailing from 23 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Combined, JRF is supporting 216 undergraduates this school year. Online Application Now Available! We are pleased to inform you that the online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at ackierobinson.org%2fapply%2f&v=koz_5yrzutn4gzcggjz50q2&lc= >. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation s namesake, Jackie Robinson. Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his incredible achievements. Serving as an advocate for young people with the greatest need, the Foundation assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of fouryear college scholarships and comprehensive practical support. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is distinctive for providing much more than financial support. While each Jackie Robinson Scholar receives up to $28,000 over four years in direct support, they also become an active member in the Foundation s unique Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, which is an extensive mentoring program that includes practical skills-building and exposure through attendance at conference workshops, the assignment of peer and professional mentors, assistance with internship and employment placement, and a myriad of other networking opportunities. Eligibility To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must: * Be a graduating, minority high school senior * Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States * Show leadership potential * Demonstrate a dedication to community service * Present evidence of financial need * Be a United States citizen * Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21 * Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4-year college when applying for the scholarship Frequently Asked Questions We are happy to provide you with Frequently Asked Questions about the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship. We have compiled a listing of the queries we most often receive into one easy to read document for you and your students. To download click here < h.noblecreativegroup.com%2fuserfile%2f812ba2ab a-b495-32a eb%2ffy_ _jrf_faqs_page.pdf&v=imhdciym56txs63hsyhhmg2&lc= > Application Process Timeline * November 1, 2017 JRF Scholarship Application opens

7 * February 1, 2018 JRF Scholarship Application due * April 30, 2018 Notification of Application Status * June 15, 2018 Final selections announced To learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation, please visit our website at < Kenneth Christensen and Russell Hymas Scholarship Kenneth Christensen and Russell Hymas are proud to offer a generous $1, scholarship for any individuals who qualify. To qualify for this scholarship: You must be currently enrolled in or have been accepted to (and planning to attend) a University or College in the United States and provide proof of current enrollment. If you have not received acceptance, you may still apply, but be sure to provide proof of acceptance and enrollment for the scholarship to be released (ex. screenshot of grades, picture of acceptance letter, etc.) You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Cumulative GPA of the current or most recent secondary education program you have attended. Qualifying students can apply here: The deadline for application submissions is August 1, Delta Theta Sigma Scholarship Students planning to attend either the University of Wisconsin-Madison or Madison Area Technical College beginning in the fall semester of 2018 can apply to win two different scholarships from Delta Theta Sigma. A $1,000 In-House Resident Scholarship will look for students with leadership positions, sports and activities, community involvement, and academic achievement. A $500 Academic Scholarship is available for students and will be required to attend an interview in September Application information and materials are available at Deadline is February 15, Leadership/Scholarship Opportunity University of Wisconsin Colleges Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

8 Army ROTC awards 2000 four-year scholarships each year to high school seniors. All eligible seniors are invited to compete. Competing for an Army ROTC scholarship/being awarded a scholarship does not obligate a student to serve in the Army. Applications are available in Student Services. Application must be initiated by January 10, 2018 and completed (all four steps) by February 28, Steve Pavich Memorial and Farm Kids for College Scholarships Seniors who are interested in pursuing an education in agriculture should apply. Applicants will automatically be eligible to win both scholarships by completing one application. Application is available in Student Services. Deadline is March 1, William and Kathryn Bergman Scholarship This scholarship is available to an entering college freshman who is a graduate of North High School (or Memorial High School) and will be awarded to a deserving, capable student enrolled full-time at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire next Fall. The student must have good academic promise and demonstrate a high level of financial need. Note: This is a major UWEC scholarship! For more information, please see the link below: Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline is Friday, May 18, Ab Nicholas Scholarship This scholarship offers seniors in the boys and girls basketball programs (either a player or a manager) the opportunity for a scholarship to attend University of Wisconsin system schools. The scholarship is based on need, academic achievement, and character. Seniors must apply online at Application is available online only starting February 1 and must be submitted by April 30, Hallie Optimist Foundation Inc. Scholarship

9 Seniors enrolled in a college or vocational/technical or other accredited college can apply for this scholarship. The committee would welcome motivated applicants who have a GPA between a 2.5 and 3.5 and who are interested in furthering their education. Student are to complete the application, enclose an essay, list extracurricular and community service activities, attach a letter of recommendation, and transcript. Applications are available in Student Services. Deadline must be submitted on or before March 1, AnnMarie Foundation Scholarship The AnnMarie Foundation would like to provide one scholarship to a graduating senior from MHS. The scholarship is available to any make or female student who meets the criteria stated in this post. If more than one scholarship is awarded to MHS, the preference is that a male and female receive the award. Scholarship Amount: 2, Application available in Memorial Student Services Scholarship is to be given to a student who intends to further his/her education after graduation. The scholarship will be given in one installment after successful completion of the students first semester of the first year of full-time enrollment at his/her respective college or technical college. Other factors that will be considered: Leadership qualities Grades: While grades are important the Foundation doesn t want to restrict the selection process to only the top ten to twenty percent of students. Volunteer efforts or community involvement Deadline to Memorial Student Services Monday, April 9 th Brighter Futures Scholarship PURPOSE The Brighter Futures Scholarship was established in The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to currently enrolled ECASD high school seniors who, at some point while enrolled in the Eau Claire Area School District, were identified as having experienced homelessness. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Scholarship awards are for any current ECASD senior accepted into an Eau Claire County post-secondary educational program, college or course(s). Scholarships are awarded, up to $2000, based upon the financial needs of the applicant. Funding is not intended to be used for tuition balance, but more so for other services or items needed for academic success (course materials, meal plans, housing fees, living supplies, and/or other necessities for student success). CRITERIA

10 Applicants must be currently enrolled and completing (or graduated) ECASD high school programming during the school year. Applicants must be accepted as a full-time or part-time student within post-secondary programming, college or course(s) at an educational institution located in Eau Claire County. Applicants must be identified in ECASD records as having experienced homelessness. Applicants must submit a completed Scholarship Application, and supporting documents, by March 1, TIMELINE Applications are due March 1, Applicants may be asked to interview with the Scholarship Committee in March If awarded a scholarship, the applicant will be notified by April 1, Application Process SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE: Completed Scholarship Application form. Official proof of academic standing to show the applicant will complete high school within academic year. A verification letter from the ECASD Homeless Program Coordinator stating applicant was identified as experiencing homelessness while enrolled in the ECASD. Applicant or school counselor may contact ECASD Homeless Program Coordinator for verification letter. Proof of acceptance in post-secondary programming, college or course(s) within an Eau Claire County educational institution. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS If awarded a scholarship, the applicant will be notified by April 1, If applicable, scholarship recipient must provide the name of the institution and contact information of where tuition payment is to be directed. Award amounts will be distributed after all requirements are met. Completed Brighter Futures applications must be submitted by the student, school counselor or other designated staff member through mail, , or in person to: Brighter Futures Scholarship Program Eau Claire Area School District Dani Claesges Homeless Program Coordinator 500 Main Street Eau Claire, WI dclaesges@ecasd.us Application due date: March 1, 2018 West Wisconsin Telcom Scholarship Application West Wisconsin Telcom Cooperative, Inc. will be offering scholarships to the 2018 High School graduates who plan to further their education at a Technical College or University. Twelve lucky graduates will each receive a $ scholarship.

11 This year s recipients will be selected by a random drawing. The drawing will be conducted at the Cooperative s Annual Membership Meeting, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Henry s Parish Center, Eau Galle, WI. To be eligible to receive a scholarship the following conditions must be met: 1. The parents, guardians, or foster parents of the recipients must reside in the West Wisconsin Telcom service area and be a member of the Cooperative. Our home voice services exchanges include: Eau Galle (283), Downsville (664), Spring Lake (772), Elk Lake (874) and Rock Falls (875). 2. The recipients must complete the first semester of the school year with a passing grade AND commence the second semester before being eligible for payment from Cooperative. All eligible 2018 High School graduates who plan to further their education at a Technical College or University are encouraged to apply. The application provided below is also available at our stores in Downsville, Menomonie, and Eau Claire. Visit our website: Applications can be mailed to West Wisconsin Telcom Cooperative, Inc., Attn: Scholarship Program, PO Box 115, Downsville, WI Applications must be received by noon March 23rd, 2018 to be eligible. National Scholarship Opportunity The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) is offering a $2,000 scholarship. However, if a student from West Wisconsin Telcom service area is selected to receive one of the $2,000 scholarships, we will contribute and additional $500, bringing the total one-time scholarship award to $2,500. By applying for this national scholarship, students may also be eligible for additional scholarships - FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarships valued at $5,000 each or two Cooperative Scholarships for $1,500 each. Students who are majoring in math, science, engineering or medicine are given preference for the FRS Staurulakis Family Scholarships. Deadline to our office no later than February 23rd, Why mail to our office? Our CEO needs to sign the student s application first (Sponsor Signature) and then we will mail to FRS. Visit website: If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you! Contact: Lori Myers scholarship@wwt.coop Deadline to our office no later than February 23rd, 2018

12 Cammie B. Johnson Memorial Scholarship Cammie B. Johnson Memorial Scholarship available for the Class of 2018 from the Community Foundation. Two scholarships are available to your school this year in the amount of $1,000 each, and criteria remains the same, offered to students pursuing a degree in the Medical Field, with preference for Nursing, and preference is also given to students with diabetes or experience with the disease. The updated application is in Student Services. Please read all the directions. We ask all applicants to submit a one-page essay as to why they chose the medical field and to attach a letter of recommendation. More steps to follow are listed on the application. Please be sure any interested students submit the application directly to your school office and not to the Community Foundation. Note from Mrs. Steig: Students please read Cammie s special story which is on the front page of the application form. Deadline to Memorial High School Student Services: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Eau Claire Seymour Lions Club $ The Eau Claire-Seymour Lions Club is providing a scholarship to a Memorial High School student. It is the objective of the Eau Claire-Seymour Lions Club to offer a needs-based scholarship. We acknowledge that academic success is important, however, we feel that it should not be a limiting factor. Requirements: 1. Resume 2. Two Letters of recommendations 3. Copy of high school transcript 4. Needs basis: One-page hand-written letter indicating how this scholarship will benefit your needs. 5. A signed and complete scholarship application form found in Student Services Deadline: 3:30 p.m. April 25, 2018 to Student Services

13 Memorial Class of 60 Scholarship $ The Memorial High School Class of 60 Scholarship Fund has been established at the Eau Claire Community Foundation to provide financial assistance for Memorial High School students, primarily for continuing higher education, and may also be used to supplement the existing student assistance fund at Memorial High School. This Fund offers an opportunity for donors to support Memorial High School students who seek higher education and training. Academics: Share a copy of your transcript. Activities and Employment: Students may submit a resume and/or a brief description of how activities and/or employment enhanced their life and the community. One-Page Essay: Students reflect on their high school career and post-secondary plans. What goals do you have for further education? How will these goals help you reach your educational goals and contribute to society? Letter of reference recommended but not required. Students wishing to apply for scholarships should contact the Memorial High School Student Services for details and applications. The applications will be reviewed and decisions on approving the applications will follow the established procedure used for similar scholarships at Memorial High School. Deadline: Tues. March 13, 2018 to Memorial Student Services 3:30 p.m. Andrew Cray Memorial Scholarship Are you lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer or somewhere in the LGBTQ family? The Andrew Cray Memorial Scholarship seeks to support the next generation of leaders, dreamers, and educators. We are dedicated to a bright future for LGBTQ youth and want to ensure that you have the resources necessary to live your dreams-including post-secondary life. The scholarship fund is named in honor of Andrew Clay, a Chippewa Valley native who passed away from cancer in After transitioning while attending college at Northwestern University, and while pursuing a law degree at the University of Michigan, Andrew found his calling after participating in fellowship at LGBTQ organizations in Washington D.C. Students please read more of Andrews special life story and legacy. (Located in Student Services) Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be out as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+community. More requirements are listed on the application located in Student Services. Mail applications to: Andrew Cray Memorial Scholarship P.O. Box 996 Eau Claire, WI Deadline to apply: April 25 th

14 Don Moss $ Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Don Moss to support and encourage graduating seniors to pursue higher education. Don lived by the old saying Never give up! Students please read Don s special story about his life/legacy, his value of true sportsmanship and his endless determination and work ethic. (Don s story is found on the Don Moss scholarship application located in Student Services) Selection Criteria: Students must have demonstrated good sportsmanship qualities and potential in their school/community. Students have maintained good academic status with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and participated in at least one athletic sports program. Application are available in Student Services. Deadline: Application due to Memorial High School Student Services by 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation This foundation offers scholarships to students pursuing post-secondary education in fields related to the restaurant and hospitality industries, such as Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, and Food Science. Many other programs are eligible so long as the student s intentions are to have a career in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Minimum requirements: Must be accepted at a nationally accredited, post-secondary school Must have a completed online application Application is online and can be accessed at Deadline: April 1, 2018

15 Emmans Memorial Scholarship: (Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts) Each year the Chippewa Valley Council awards $ scholarships to a graduating senior. The Emmans Memorial Scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable grant. Applications are available in the scholarship file in Student Services located on the front counter. The application must be addressed to: Chippewa Valley Council-Eric Emmans Scholarship Committee ATTN: Debra Mellor 710 S. Hasting Way Eau Claire, WI Eligibility: Seniors who have been members of Boys Scouts of America for at least 3 years while in grades It applies to girls who are or have been members of a Venture Crew as well. Possess a financial need More requirements are listed on the application. Deadline: Applications will only be considered if received by 5:00 p.m. on April 16, Countryside Cooperative Scholarship 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) $ scholarships to eligible High School seniors enrolled at an accredited school. Students whose parents or guardians are active members or customers of Countryside Cooperative are eligible to apply. An active member or customer is defined as having purchased a minimum of $1, worth of products and/or services in 2017 from Countryside Cooperative. The scholarship application is available for download on the Countryside Cooperative website at and is located under the Membership Tab. Paper copies are available at the Durand Business Office.

16 Application materials must be submitted to Lisa Bella at the Durand Business Office located at 514 East Main Street, Durand, WI or via to Countryside Cooperative s Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate applicants based on general merit and application materials. The nine-panel committee consists of three board members, three-member/patrons, and three employees. Winners will be notified the week of April 9, 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. For questions regarding this program, please contact Lisa Bella at (715) , ext Completed applications must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, March 23, Pagel Graphic Arts Scholarship Pagel Graphic Arts Scholarship Fund is providing scholarships ranging from to 1, to be awarded the fall of 2018 semester. The Pagel Graphic Arts Scholarship Fund is open to individuals of all ages who are attending school full-time and pursuing some form of postsecondary education in the graphic communications industry. Scholarships will be awarded on academic performance, outside activities and financial need. The Pagel Graphic Arts Scholarship Fund was established in 1990 by the late Mrs. Vivian Pagel in memory of her husband, Norbert Pagel. A former Printing Industries of Wisconsin consultant, Norb spent over 40 years in service to Wisconsin graphic communications industries in various capacities. **Applications are available in Student Services. Scholarship winners will be announced by April 30, Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 28 th, 2018.

17 Edwin C. and Lucille M. Eggen Scholarship Trust 1. One senior from Memorial High School will win a $2500 scholarship, which is renewable for up to 5 years. That makes this scholarship worth up to $12,500!!! 2. Additional 1-time scholarships are also available. 3. The selection criteria will include: Academics (you must be in top 25% of class) Character Commitment to complete a post-secondary program Financial need Extra-curricular 4. Your completed application packet must include: Cover sheet (title of scholarship and your name) Personal information page Participation page 5 essays (Essay specifics will be available March 8) Signature page Three letters of recommendation. Be sure to read the directions on the back page about your recommendations. A letter of acceptance from the post-secondary school you will attend. If you are undecided, attach letters from the schools you are considering. Unofficial transcript 5. Attach a transcript that includes first semester of your senior year and your current class rank (this can be an unofficial transcript). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please submit your application packet with a cover sheet (Title of the scholarship and student name and include all recommendations) to Mrs. Steig in Student Services on by Monday, April 23rd by 3:00pm. Applications are in Student Services.

18 Ruth Girnau Scholarship The Ruth Girnau Memorial Scholarship was established in 1973 by friends and family of Ruth Girnau. The scholarship is based on financial need. It is presented annually to a graduating senior from North and a graduating senior from Memorial. Awardees will receive a $250 scholarship each semester for four years. Criteria Applicant must be a graduating senior from Memorial or North High School who has been and accepted at a postsecondary institution and has financial need. Selection will be based on: Fafsa Designation Acceptance into a post-secondary educational program Need based on other scholarship funding Recommendation from a teacher Application is in Student Services To be considered applicants must submit the following to the Student Services office: 1. A typed cover page that includes: name of the scholarship; your name, address, and phone number 2. A typed letter requesting that you be considered for the scholarship, the name of postsecondary school you plan to attend, a list of all scholarships you have received as of May 1st. 3. A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) which you received after filling out the FAFSA form. Applications must be received in Student Services by 3:00 on Monday, April 2nd. Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial Art Scholarship The Dream Pool Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce the 2018 Art Scholarship information. Celebrating our 12 th year of operation we continue our mission to support aspiring artist through scholarship opportunities. Due to continued success we are pleased to announce that we will be awarding two $ scholarships, and three $ scholarships this year. Applications are available in Student Services. Please see the following link for more information. The deadline is April 24, 2018

19 United Bank General Scholarship United Bank awards up to five (5) General Scholarships in the amount of to graduating high school seniors who are customers of United Bank meeting requirements listed in the application. Scholarships are paid out to recipients upon completion of one semester of postsecondary education and enrollment for a 2 nd semester. Student is a graduating high school senior Student is continuing their education at a 2 or 4-year school. Student Services has the complete application and list of specific requirements. Application is also available online at Completed application packet must be mailed to United Bank ATTN: Scholarships P.O. Box 10 Osseo, WI Mailed applications must be received by Friday, March 30 th, Wisconsin Towns Association The Wisconsin Towns Association. Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be awarding $ in scholarships to high school seniors graduating from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or a university in The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest. The essay should address the topic: Why is town road investment important to economic development in Wisconsin? A brochure with more information is in Student Services. Students do not need to be residents of towns. Essays must be postmarked by May 31, Junior Achievement Scholarships If you participated in Junior Achievement as a middle school student, please see the link below: These are great opportunities for scholarships. The dollars range from $2, to $6, Well worth the time filling out the application before April 3,2018. Aspiring Nurse Scholarship NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com has just launched its fourth annual Aspiring Nurse Scholarship. Our website will award $ scholarship to a future nurse in the high school graduating class of 2018.

20 We will award this scholarship to the applicant who best demonstrates: A track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and math A passion for the nursing profession and overall field of healthcare This scholarship competition is open to all high school seniors who plan to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN/LVN, AND, and BSN programs. Scholarship application can be found at Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on August 31,2018. Myles Lee Anderson Memorial Scholarship (Nursing) This scholarship was established by Niki and Josh Anderson in memory of their infant son, Myles Anderson, to help a Memorial High School senior attend nursing school. More about Myles is shared in the application located in Student Services. Please read his special story. This scholarship award is given to a deserving, capable student with good social conscience and decent grades who is pursuing a degree in nursing and demonstrate financial need. All eligibility required are listed in the Myles Lee Anderson Scholarship application. Please read the directions carefully. All application materials should be typed and must be submitted to the Student Services office on or before Friday, April 27, :00 p.m. The BriLLA Scholarship Beginning in 2018, El Centro de Conexión de Chippewa Valley will offer two (2) $500 BriLLA (Bringing Latino Leaders Adelante) scholarships, which seek to support the preparation of tomorrow's Latino leaders through the pursuit of higher education. Who should apply: El Centro de Conexión invites Latinx high school seniors and undergraduate students residing within a 60 mile radius of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, whose educational and career goals align with its mission: to create a safe and inclusive community of diverse cultures through education, celebration and collaboration. Students attending, or planning to attend Chippewa Valley

21 Technical College and UW-Eau Claire, as well as students residing in the Chippewa Valley with educational pursuits in other areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Deadline: Friday March 23, 2018 by 11:59pm Scholarship Information: For more information and for links to the scholarship application, please visit the BriLLA Scholarship page. $500 scholarships are available from CVTC Foundation, Inc. To be eligible you must: Be graduating from a CVTC district high school Be accepted into a program or pre-program at CVTC Attend CVTC in the Fall 2018 semester Maintain a 2.0 GPA while in high school Show initiative, desire, and potential to succeed Apply today! Go to & login to MyCVTC. Select Scholarships under the Pay for College tab. Select the CVTC Foundation yellow tab on the right, which will take you to Getting Started. Select the Apply Now button under Complete an Application. Enter cvtcscholarships@cvtc.edu for the two required CVTC instructor references. After you submit your application, a list of Apply-To scholarships will appear. Select the green arrow NEXT STEPS Start Applying & then select the CVTC High School Opportunity Endowment Scholarship. DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 2, 2018 Questions? Call foundation@cvtc.edu

22 The James Bowman Educational Scholarship Scholarship Criteria: Pursuing a degree in Education (Does not have to be in WI.) Two scholarships may be awarded Minimum GPA not required, however a student with a class history reflecting diverse and challenging class selections is preferred. Essay: "How did you decide to pursue a degree in education and what do you hope to be doing 10 years from now within the education field?" Letter of Recommendation (Prefer from a teacher, coach, pastor, boss, etc., not a friend or family member.) Selection of Candidate: MHS scholarship committee. Deadline to Memorial Student Services by Monday, March 26 th 3:00 p.m. American Legion Post 53 Scholarship Coming Soon. Note: Additional scholarships may be found at StudentScholarships.org (Deadline April 22,2018) LEGAL DISCLAIMER & NOTICE (see below) Eau Claire Area School District has provided material distribution for outside community resources/services/opportunities that may be of interest to families in the ECASD. The distribution of this information/material does not in any way, shape or form, constitute an endorsement by the Eau Claire Area School District (including its Board of Education, Administrators and Staff) of that resource, or any views or facts expressed by or through that resource, or otherwise imply any association of that resource with the Eau Claire Area School District. Eau Claire Area School District makes no representation or warranty whatsoever regarding the content, completeness, accuracy, currency, or adequacy of information, facts, views, opinions, statements and recommendations espoused by or through any of the informational fliers. Eau Claire Area School District disclaims all liability of any kind whatsoever arising out of your use of, or inability to use, the resources identified on the fliers. Eau Claire Area School District is not responsible for any damages, losses, monetary or otherwise, as a result of utilizing any of the resources. Equal Educational Opportunities The District encourages informal resolution of complaints concerning alleged discrimination. If any person believes that the Eau Claire Area School District or any part of the school organization has failed to follow the law and rules of , Wis. Stats., the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, Title VI, or Section 504 or in some way discriminates against students on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability he/she can bring or send a complaint to Kay

23 Marks, Executive Director of Human Resources, 500 Main Street, Eau Claire, WI Ms. Marks can be contacted at Nondiscrimination Policy Form created by Ms. Kris Terhark Revised by Ms. Lisa Steig 1/3/18