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GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

2024-2025 School Year
 
Senior Scholarship Information and Deadlines:
Additionally, scholarships will be updated through school announcements, student emails, the Lincoln School Counseling Facebook page.
 
CVTC SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS: 
Are you attending CVTC in the fall of 2025? If the answer is yes, please visit https://cvtc.academicworks.com/
  • The CVTC Foundation offers over 400 scholarship opportunities.
  • There are numerous scholarships available for current high school seniors who will be attending CVTC this coming summer and fall. 
  • Students can apply in a matter of minutes via the online application.  
  • The deadline for these scholarship applications is September 19, 2025.
  • Student scholarships range in amount from $200 to as much as $5,000.  Some of these awards are program specific, but others are open to all CVTC students.
  • Any student with a CVTC student ID is eligible to apply.  Check out available scholarships and apply by logging onto https://cvtc.academicworks.com/
  • Search for program-specific scholarships by entering your program name in the “Search by Keyword” box under “Our Opportunities” or view all scholarships.
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NOTE: Even if you feel like you are not eligible to receive financial aid, please consider filling out the (FAFSA) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa if you haven’t already completed it.  Numerous CVTC Foundation scholarships are financial need based, and if students haven’t completed the FAFSA, they would not be eligible for those scholarships. 

 

Click on links below for scholarship applications, requirements and more details.
 
September 30, 2024: Coca-Cola Scholars Program: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 36th class in 2024, the Foundation has provided over 6,900 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $84 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Please visit https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf to apply.

November 12, 2024: Elks National Foundation Scholarships: The MVS Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are United States citizens and pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis at a college or university next year.  Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. Males and females compete separately and are judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. There are 500, four-year scholarships ranging in amounts of $1,000- $7,500 each year. For an application and more information, please visit https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
 

December 1st-Hagan Scholarship Foundation:

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high-achieving students from small towns and rural areas graduate college debt-free. Recipients must graduate from a public high school located in a county having fewer than 50,000 residents or graduate from a remote rural high school located in a county having more than 50,000 residents.

**Students must have achieved  a 3.5 GPA in order to apply.

Please visit https://haganscholarships.org/application/ for more information and an application. An informational brochure can be found on the right side of this page.

Lincoln HS had a Hagan Scholarship recipient in 2021!

 

December 16th-Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin:

Only for high school seniors entering a four-year EAC/ABET accredited engineering program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering with an intent to enter a professional engineering field upon graduation:

  1. GPA equal to, or greater than 3.2
  2. ACT Composite Score equal to, or greater than 26
  3. Neither Engineering Technology nor Computer Science majors are acceptable
Please visit https://www.wspe.org/scholarships for an application and more information. An informational sheet can be found on the right side of this page.
 
January 9th, 2025-The FFA Local Engagement Scholarships

Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. If you are a senior FFA member in high school or FFA Alumni in college, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million. The Student Application Deadline is January 9th, 2025 and Student Supplement Deadline is January 16, 2025. Please visit https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/NationalFFA2425 for the application and additional information. 

January 15th, 2025-The Wisconsin Sports Field Management Association
This scholarship is to be awarded to students who are actively engaged in academic studies and active in work experience in the field of Sports Turf management or related to turf grass management. Students must be enrolled in a university, college, or technical degree program. Students must have at least one semester of study remaining. This $2000.00 scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a student who has exhibited an interest and commitment to sports turf management or a strongly related field. Student applications should include a current resume, a letter of recommendation from one faculty member; letters of recommendation from employers/industry professionals are recommended, but not mandatory. Applications can be mailed or submitted elecronically to:
WSFMA Attn: Michael Krupke, Chapter Manager mailto:[email protected] 705 ½ E. 2nd Ave Brodhead WI, 53520
More information can be found on the right side of this page. 
 
February 20th, 2025-Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance: WiRSA Senior Scholarship:

The scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating high school senior from each of the four membership regions of Wisconsin as specified in the organization's bylaws. Each recipient will receive a one time scholarship of $750 to be used by the student to help defray the costs of post-secondary education and related expenses. A written essay is required for the application that expands on the following information:

  1. The benefits of attending a rural school
  2. Your college and career goals
  3. The value of growing up in a rural community and what personal values you have gained from your experience

Lincoln will choose one application to submit to WiRSA for scholarship consideration. The student chosen will have to complete a Google form and upload the necessary documents for eligibility. Please see Mrs. Schulte for more information regarding the application/Google form.

Please visit https://www.wirsa.org/wirsa-senior-scholarship for additional scholarship information
 
February 20th, 2025-Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) Post-Secondary Teacher Education Scholarship:

In recognition of the tremendous efforts put forth by Wisconsin’s rural schools to provide their students with quality education in an ever-changing environment, it is with pleasure that the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA) offers an annual scholarship program. This year a second set of scholarships will be offered to students entering the field of Teacher Education.

The scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating high school senior from each of the four membership regions of Wisconsin as specified in the organization’s bylaws. An additional at-Large scholarship will be given to the next highest-scoring applicant. Each recipient will receive a one-time cash scholarship of $750 to be used by the student to help defray the costs of post-secondary education and related expenses.

A written essay is required for the application that expands on the following information:

  • The benefits of attending a rural school.

  • Why you are choosing the field of Teacher Education?

  • The value of growing up in a rural community and what personal values you have gained from your experience.
Lincoln will choose one application to submit to WiRSA for scholarship consideration. The student chosen will have to complete a Google form and upload the necessary documents for eligibility. Please see Mrs. Schulte for more information regarding the application/Google form.

Please visit https://www.wirsa.org/wirsa-postsecondary-teacher-education-scholarship-details for additional scholarship information.

 

February 24th, 2025-Tri-County Communications Cooperative, TCC General Scholarship

TCC is offering twenty-five $500 scholarships in a random drawing. The drawing will be conducted in March. Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing and will be presented at our Annual Membership Meeting, which is scheduled for March 25, 2025. To be eligible for the drawing to receive a scholarship, the following conditions must be met:

  1. The parents, guardians, or foster parents of the recipients must reside in the Tri-County Communications Cooperative service area and be a member of the Cooperative.
  2. The recipient must complete the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year with a passing grade and commence the second semester before being eligible for payment from the Cooperative.
  3. Applicants must provide a senior picture for the newsletter.
  4. Attendance at the Annual Meeting is strongly encouraged.

All eligible 2025 High School graduates who plan to further their education at a Technical College or University are encouraged to apply. An application is provided below and is also available at our business offices, online, and at local high school offices. Please visit https://www.tccpro.net/general-scholarships/for an application. 

February 24th, 2025: TCC Information Technology Scholarships

TCC is offering two $1,000 scholarships to students continuing their education in an information technology-related field such as, but not limited to: networking, server administration, or IT. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing. The drawing will be conducted in March. Scholarship recipients will be notified in writing and will be presented at our Annual Membership Meeting, which is scheduled for March 25, 2025. To be eligible for the drawing to receive a scholarship, the following conditions must be met:

  1. The parents, guardians, or foster parents of the recipients must reside in the Tri-County Communications Cooperative service area and be a member of the Cooperative.
  2. The recipient must complete the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year in an information technology related program with a passing grade and commence the second semester before being eligible for payment from the Cooperative.
  3. Applicants must provide a senior picture for the newsletter.
  4. Attendance at the Annual Meeting is strongly encouraged.

All eligible 2025 High School graduates are encouraged to apply. Information Technology Scholarship winners are not eligible for the $500 General Scholarships. Information Technology Scholarship applicants who are not awarded this Scholarship will automatically be entered for the General Scholarships. An application is provided below and is also available at our business offices, online, and at local high school offices. Please contact TCC if you have any questions.

 

February 28th, 2025- Black River Falls Area Foundation-Jackson County Schools

The following scholarships are available using the BRF Area Foundation Application. Please visit https://www.brfareafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Fillable-BRFAF-Selected-Senior-Application.pdf for an application. An application is also included to the right of this page.

Applications must be emailed to scholarships@brfareafounda with all necessary documents listed on the BRF Area Foundation Application.

Additional scholarships for only Lincoln students will be made available at a later date with an April deadline (Ransom, M. Powell, A. Brenengen, and "Knuckles").

 

Available Scholarships with a deadline of 2/28/2025:

 

Ann Krohn Peterson

-Graduating senior or alumni of a Jackson Cty. High School

-Majoring in education; preference given to early childhood or elementary education

-Financial need considered

 

Dean Nortman Memorial

-Jackson Cty. graduating senior or alumni

-Majoring in Fire Science or EMT-related field

 

New for 2025: Finch Family Agricultural Scholarship ($2,000)

- Jackson County graduating senior or alumni

-Majoring in a Agricultural Field

 

Krohn Clinic Physicians

-Graduating senior or alumni of a Jackson Cty. School-or a person living and/or working in Jackson Cty.

-Pursuing an education in a medical field

-Preference given to a student interested in rural medicine

 

Lt. Terry Preston Memorial Scholarship ($1,000)

-Majoring in Police Science or Law Enforcement

 

Richard Hilliker Memorial Scholarship ($2,000)

-Graduating senior or alumni of a Jackson County High School

-Majoring in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or Conservation

-Financial need and academic achievement will be considered

 

Rick Millis Memorial Scholarship

-Lincoln or BRFHS graduating senior or alumni

-Extracurricular involvement or work experience and financial need

Additional application requirements:

  1. Essay: "The Life Experience that has had the most impact on my educational goals and objectives."

-must be 250 words or less and address the issue of financial aid in your essay

  1. Two letters of recommendation
 
March 1st, 2025-Security Financial Bank Scholarship:
Each year, SFB awards up to two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in each of its markets, including Black River Falls, Bloomer, Durand, Eau Claire, Ladysmith and River Falls. Recipients are chosen based on involvement in school, youth organizations and community events with particular preference given to students pursuing a career in finance, accounting or business administration. The applicant or parent/guardian of applicant must be an account holder of SFB. 

For more information and complete guidelines, students are encouraged to download an application at: https://www.sfbank.com/webfiles/fnitools/documents/scholarship_application.pdf

Application deadline is March 1. Applications can be delivered to a branch location or emailed to [email protected].

Contact Becky Seelen, SFB marketing director, at 715-930-7030 with any questions.

 
 
March 7th, 2025-Wiscon Rural Opportunities Foundation

Five outstanding high school seniors from rural Wisconsin, will each receive a $3,000 scholarship award to pursue post-secondary education through their Premier Scholarship Award Program. 

Please visit https://www.wrof.org/scholarships/wrof-premier-scholarship-application for more information and an application. Only online applications will be accepted.

 Scholarship selection criteria: 

  • The high school senior has lived in rural Wisconsin for at least two years. "Rural" is defined as traditional rural areas and rural towns with a population of 25,000 or less
  • The high senior is attending a public or private school in Wisconsin.
  • The high school senior is pursuing post-secondary education and plans on returning to rural Wisconsin upon graduation.
  • The high school senior will pursue a degree in a field that will support the economic health and well-being of rural communities in Wisconsin. This includes fields in agriculture, healthcare, large animal veterinary care, environmental studies, and sustainable practices.
  • The high school senior has financial need.
  • Two letters of recommendation are mandatory at the time the application is submitted.

 

March 14th, 2025-Ashley Scholarship Program: Grants-in-Aid

  • $2,000 scholarship
  • Student has a parent/guardian employed by Ashley Furniture (or student is employed)
  • Student is enrolled at a technical college or university in Fall 2025
  • Available to all fields of study

 https://www.ashleyfurnitureindustriesllc.com/en/company/community

 

Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, Inc Scholarship-found at  https://www.ronaldandjoycewanekfoundation.com/scholarship

  • Up to $5,000 scholarship
  • Currently attends one of the specified high schools listed
  • Student is enrolled at a technical college or university in Fall 2025
  • Must be a qualifying field of study:

Automation Technology, Automation & Robotics, Carpentry, Commercial Driving, Construction, Diesel Technology, Electrical, Electromechanical, Engineering(Automation, Computer, Design, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) Heavy Equipment Operation, HVAC, Interior Design, Information Technology (IT), IoT (Internet of Things) Machine Tooling, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Welding & Fabrication

 

Application Process

Both scholarships require submission of the following documents:

  1. Completed application and questionnaire (specified questions are included on the application)
  2. Official high school transcript with GPA based on 4.0 scale (must have a school administrator signature)
  3. Resume that includes job experience (if applicable) and extracurricular activities 

Completed applications and supporting documents must be submitted via the online application by Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:59pm.

 

March 14th, 2025-Character Lives Scholarship

The scholarship committee is looking to award high school seniors who have practiced servant leadership while in high school and who could continue to make the community they live in a better place.

The online application must be submitted by Friday, March 14, 2025. 
This year, there will be six $750 scholarships awarded to CESA 4 Trained High Schools. Any questions or concerns regarding the application can be directed to Andi Reisdorf at [email protected]. Please complete an application at (Google form) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTZK7wMbqliwxpsf6WQJSb2jzt6KasoroB6RW7IUaLYw-IZQ/viewform

 

March 15th, 2025-Compeer Financial Senior Scholarships:

Compeer Financial Provides 123 individual $1,500 scholarships to students who reside in the 144-county service territory of Compeer Financial within Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin . (Click https://www.compeer.com/territory-map to see a map of Compeer Financial's service territory.) The scholarship is for graduating high school seniors who have been accepted or will enroll at a university, college or community/technical college. Eligible applicants will have a 3.0 or better GPA (on a 4.0 scale), reside in Compeer’s service territory, and have a designated agriculture major, interest in an agriculture-related field, or have an agricultural or rural background. Please visit https://www.compeer.com/investing-in-rural-communities/giving-back/scholarships/high-school-senior-scholarships for an application.

 

March 17th, 2025: Jackson Electric Scholarship:  

To qualify, the student must be a child (or under legal guardianship) of an active member (primary residence) of Jackson Electric and reside in the same household. The scholarship award will be based on merit (combination of academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service) and financial need. Jackson Electric will award up to ten $1,000 scholarships. The application deadline is March 17, 2025, no later than 4:30 p.m and all applications should be mailed to: Jackson Electric Cooperative, Attn: Scholarships N6868 Cty. Rd. F, Black River Falls, WI 54615. An application may be found on this page and at https://jackelec.com/scholarships-0

 

 

March 31st, 2025-Clark County Community Foundation Scholarship:

Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria: The Clark County Community Scholarship Fund program is available to any 2025 high school graduate whose primary residence (address) is located within Clark County, Wisconsin

  1. Who will graduate with a GPA of at least 2.00 (as of the scholarship application date)
  2. Who is graduating from one of the following School Districts: Abbotsford, Loyal, Pittsville ,Alma Center – Humbird – Merrillan, Marshfield, Spencer, Colby, Neillsville, Stanley-Boyd, Granton, Osseo-Fairchild, Thorp, Greenwood & Owen-Withee.
  3. A student who complies with the admission requirements for full-time student status and has been accepted for enrollment (or is in the enrollment process) at an accredited university or technical school pursuing an associate or bachelor degree.

To Apply:

  1. Complete and submit the Clark County Community Scholarship Fund Application (pages 2-5) attaching any additional information as required or necessary to complete the Application in its entirety. Application may be found on this page.
  2. Include one letter of reference from an educator within your school district.
  3. Include one letter of reference from a non-family, non-school affiliated adult member of the community who knows you personally.
  4. Applications must be received or postmarked on or before March 31, 2025 at: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS Clark County Community Foundation, Inc. 301 N Main St. PO Box 116 

March 31st, 2025-Teresa Johnson Memorial Scholarship:

 The Teresa Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established with the Clark

County Community Foundation, Inc. (CCCF) and will annually award one scholarship to an

eligible, qualified and selected Applicant.

For the 2025 Scholarship Cycle, the amount to be awarded is $500.

To Apply:

1. Complete and submit the attached Teresa Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Application form (pages 3-5) by March 31, 2025 to the CCCF. Attach additional

information as required or as necessary to complete the Application in its entirety.

2. Primary selection criteria will be based on the Applicant’s ability to meet the following

criteria:

a. Applicant is graduating with a High School diploma in the current

scholarship cycle;

b. Applicant has a primary residence address that is located within Clark County, WI;

c. Applicant has applied for admittance and has been, or is in the process of

being accepted, for the Fall semester (following high school graduation) at a

Wisconsin-based college, technical college or other institution of higher education

pursuing a degree or certification in an established course of study;

d. Preference may be given, by the Foundation’s annual Scholarship Selection

Committee, to the Applicant’s interest and / or participation in any of the following

areas or items:

i. FFA Programs

ii. 4-H Programs

iii. Raising and or showing horses

iv. Showmanship awards or competition

v. Leadership skills / offices held

vi. Volunteer efforts and / or participation

vii. Pursuing further education in the field of Education and or Accounting.

Additional consideration will be given to the Applicant’s response to the following:

a. participation in school and community activities,

b. two (2) letters of recommendation – one from each of the following:

i. an educator within your school district,

ii. a non-family, non-school affiliated adult community member who knows you

personally,

c. completed essay (no more than 250 words) describing your most meaningful

experiences or achievements. Emphasis on topics in item 2 (d) above preferred.

d. most recent high school transcript signed by the school’s guidance

counselor or principal.

 

Applications must be received or postmarked on or before March 31, 2025 at:

Clark County Community Foundation, Inc.

Attn: TJM Scholarship

301 N. Main St. PO Box 116

Loyal WI 54446

 

April 15th, 2025- BRH Volunteers' Scholarship Offerings

Healthcare Scholarships Volunteers of BRH offers a variety of scholarships to high school and college students interested in a career in health care.

ONE HEALTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is to be awarded to a qualified third year, or above, college student who has been accepted into a health-related program (OT, PT, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.) at a non-technical college or university. AMOUNT: The amount will be $2,000.00, payable on or before August 15 to one selected recipient.

 

ONE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is to be awarded to a qualified student who has been accepted into a Technical College and is pursuing a health career. AMOUNT: The amount will be $1,000.00, payable on or before August 15 to one selected recipient.

 

MARY LARKIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is to be awarded to a qualified student who has been accepted in a health care program in a Technical College or a University and is pursuing a patient care health career. AMOUNT: The amount will be $1,000.00 payable on or before August 15.

 

Volunteen Scholarship:

BRH VOLUNTEEN SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship is to be awarded to a qualified graduating high school student who has been accepted into a two- or four-year college, university or technical school, and has served as a Black River Memorial Hospital Volunteen. AMOUNT: The amount will be $1,000.00 payable on or before August 15 to a selected recipient.

 

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify, you must be a resident of Jackson County, have graduated from a high school in Jackson County, be currently employed at a health care facility/agency in Jackson County for a minimum of one year, or have served as a BRH Volunteen (for the Volunteen Scholarship).

 

Please visit https://www.brmh.net/scholarship-opportunities for more information and an application. They are also found on this page. 

 

April 15th, 2025-Black River Country Bank Scholarship:

Black River Country Bank is pleased to continue support and positively reinforce the academic and extracurricular achievements of our local high school students' educational careers and their future goals as they pursue their post-secondary education through a variety of educational Scholarships. Black River Country Bank has been awarding scholarships to graduating seniors in our area for over 30 years – initiated at Melrose-Mindoro High School, later expanding to Black River Falls High School, and in most recent years BRCB Ownership once again expanded the scholarship program Lincoln High School within the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District.  Please visit https://www.brcbank.com/who-we-are/scholarships. for a PDF fillable application. 

Applications can be mailed or emailed to:

Attn: Bob Becker, President Black River Country Bank

221 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615

Email: [email protected]

 

April 15th, 2025-Wesley and Helen Meek Scholarship: 

To be completed by any student attending an accredited Wisconsin college and who will be pursuing a career in financial services. Please visit https://www.brcbank.com/who-we-are/scholarships for a PDF fillable application.

 

April 18th, 2025-Clark County Law Enforcement Scholarship Program:

The Clark County Law Enforcement Association (CCLEA) scholarship program is intended to encourage and financially assist those students who are interested in pursuing a career in the Criminal Justice System.  Our goal is to help develop qualified students into exceptional professionals.

omplete and submit a CCLEA Scholarship Application.

Enclose two letters of recommendation from separate sources which may include teachers, neighbors, clergy, employers, civic organizations, law enforcement, etc. No relations/relatives.

If a high school senior, submit letter of acceptance to a college.

Enclose a transcript of high school and/or college grades.

Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than

April 18, 2025 and mailed to:  Clark County Law Enforcement Association

                      Attn:  Tasha Davis

                                              517 Court Street, Room 308

                                Neillsville, WI 54456

 

If you should have any questions please contact CCLEA President Tasha Davis at (715) 743-3157, or email the association at [email protected]

 

April 30th, 2025-AB Nicholas Scholarship Foundation: 

The AB Nicolas Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships based on need, academic achievement and character for high school senior basketball players and managers, both boys and girls, who plan to attend the University of Wisconsin school system. Students must have participated in basketball during their senior year. Please visit the following link for the application and requirements https://abnicholasscholars.org/

 

May 1st, 2025-Bill Susa Memorial Scholarship: 

This scholarship is designed to assist a high school senior in pursuing a future in agriculture. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and a passion for an agriculture related career. Students in Minnesota and Wisconsin are eligible to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. 

A completed Application will include:

  • Completed Application Form, including full question responses
  • List of honors/awards/leadership involvement
  • One letter of Reference
  • High School Transcript

Submit all of your items via email to [email protected] no later than May 1, 2025.

Scholarship recipient will be notified via email by May 30, 2025. An application may be found to the right of this page. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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