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Lincoln Jr./Sr. High School

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

2025-2026 School Year
 
Senior Scholarship Information and Deadlines:
Additionally, scholarships will be updated through school announcements, student emails, the Lincoln School Counseling Facebook page.
 
September 30, 2025: 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 37th class in 2025, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $87 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Please visit the website to apply. https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply
 
December 15th, 2025: 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.
 
February 15th, 2026: Compeer Financial High School Senior Scholarship
Compeer Financial Opens Scholarship Application for High School Seniors: Scholarships worth $2,000 each will be awarded to 105 students across Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. More information about the scholarships and the online application can be found at compeer.com/scholarships.
 
 
February 23rd, 2026: Tri-County Communications (TCC):

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 31, 2026. 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 2026-2027 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 2026 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 available with Mrs. Schulte. Please visit https://www.tccpro.net/general-scholarships/ for additional information (you may apply online as well).

 

February 23rd, 2026: Tri-County Communications (TCC) Informational Technology Scholarships:

TCC is offering two $2,000 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 31, 2026. 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 2026-2027 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 2026 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 available with Mrs. Schulte. Please visit https://www.tccpro.net/information-technology-scholarships/ for additional information (you may apply online as well). Contact TCC with any questions. 

 
March 1st, 2026: Security Financial Bank Scholarship:
Security Financial Bank Scholarship is available to high school seniors who plan on attending a four-year university or two-year technical college. Applicant or parent/guardian of applicant must be an account holder of Security Financial Bank. In addition, applicant must have an accumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Security Financial Bank will decide the winner based on the following additional guidelines:
1. Student focusing on finance, accounting, or business administration in their higher education; or
2. Student was a co-op/high school employee of Security Financial Bank; or
3. Student has a parent employed with Security Financial Bank; or
4. Student involvement in school, youth organizations, and church/community events
The scholarship winners will receive their $500 award upon evidence of successful completion of their first semester and enrollment for their second semester. Two students will each be awarded a $500 scholarship in each market where SFB has a location. Please visit https://www.sfbank.com/webfiles/fnitools/documents/scholarship_application.pdf for an application. All applications must be emailed to Becky Seelen [email protected]
 
 
March 1st, 2026: John and Isabelle Ames Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship, established in memory of John and Isabelle Ames of Ames-Way Holsteins in Darien, Wisconsin, is a $750 award, to be released to the recipient upon proof of registration for classes for the upcoming semester.  Academic achievement, need, community/school involvement, and current and future goals will all be taken into consideration. Evidence of the applicant's contribution toward financing his/her own education is important. Mr. and Mrs. Ames were avid supporters of education. All nine of their children received a college degree, which was a source of pride for them. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment toward completion of a degree. 
 Eligibility:
  1. Applicants must be currently or recently involved in 4-H, FFA, and/or the Registered Holstein industry.
  2. Applicants must be a sophomore or junior at a four-year college pursuing a degree in any field.
  3. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
  4. This scholarship will not be awarded to a previous recipient.
The completed application form must be post marked by March 1 and sent to Janice Berezowitz, W8401 S & D Townline Rd., Darien, WI 53114 or [email protected]. 
Please find a copy of the application below. 
 
March 14th, 2026: Black River Falls Area Foundation-Jackson County Schools

The following scholarships are available using the BRF Area Foundation Application: https://www.brfareafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Senior-Scholarship-Listing-2026.pdf

Please visit https://www.brfareafoundation.org/2026-scholarships-listing/ for more information and for an application: https://www.brfareafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Fillable-BRFAF-Selected-Senior-Application.pdf. Please see the following scholarships available specifically for Lincoln students.

 

Applications must be emailed to scholarships@brfareafoundation.org 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 March 14th, 2026
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

-Selection made by Fire Chief & EMT Coordinator
 
Finch Family Agricultural Scholarship
- 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
-Majoring in Police Science or Law Enforcement
 
Richard Hilliker Memorial Scholarship
-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:
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
Two letters of recommendation

 

March 15th, 2026: CO-OP Credit Union (CCU):
The application opens on January 1st, 2026
  1. Students must be a graduating high school senior.
  2. The student or their parent(s)/guardian must be an active member at Co-op Credit Union since August 31st of the student's senior year of high school.
  3. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 of higher on a 4-point scale.
  4. Application must be submitted by March 15th at 11:59 p.m.
Please find all scholarship details and an application at: https://www.coopcu.com/checking-and-savings/youth/scholarship
 

March 15th, 2026-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 2026
  • 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 2026
  • 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 March 15, 2026, at 11:59pm.
 
 
March 16th, 2026: 2026 Jackson Electric Youth Scholarship:
Jackson Electric is awarding up to ten (10) $1,000 scholarships to qualified students. 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 (a combination of academics, extracurricular activities, and community service) and financial need.
New this year, we are awarding one (1) additional $1,000 scholarship to a student pursuing an energy-related career. Qualifications are the same as the regular scholarship. 
The application deadline is March 16, 2026, no later than 4:30 p.m.
Here is the link to the Scholarship page: Scholarships | Jackson Electric Cooperative
 
March 31st, 2026: Clark County Community Scholarship Fund: 

Eligible applicants must meet all of the following criteria: The Clark County Community Scholarship Fund program is available to any 2026 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. A copy of the application can be found below.
  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.
Applications must be received or postmarked on or before March 31, 2026 at:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Clark County Community Foundation, Inc.
301 N Main St. PO Box 116
Loyal, WI 54446-0116
 
 
April 15th, 2026: Black River Health Scholarships:
 

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS:

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.

 

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 Health Volunteen. AMOUNT: The amount will be $1,000.00 payable on or

before August 15 to a selected recipient.

 

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS

• Resident of Jackson County, or

• Graduated from a high school in Jackson County, or

• Currently employed at a health care facility/agency in Jackson County for a minimum of one year,

or

• Has served as a BRH Volunteen (for the Volunteen Scholarship).

 

All application materials and information may be found at: https://blackriverhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ScholarshipPacket.pdf

An application is also located at the bottom of the page. 

The forms, and all required additional information, must be returned by April 15th to: 

Sarah Osegard

Black River Health

711 West Adams Street

Black River Falls, WI 54615

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April 15th, 2026: Black River Country Bank:

Again this year, Black River Country Bank is making available a variety of educational scholarships to graduating seniors as they pursue their post-secondary education. BRCB has been awarding scholarships in our area for over 30 years – initiated at Melrose-Mindoro High School, expanded to Black River Falls High School, and to Lincoln High School. 

BRCB offers two separate Scholarship Applications for: 

 

1) Multiple $1,000 Black River Country Bank Scholarships (accepting applications from graduating seniors at above listed school districts and are awarded for each district); and 
 
2) One $1,000 Wesley and Helen Meek Scholarship. This scholarship is Administered by Black River Country Bank and is aimed at graduating seniors from the above districts planning to attend a Wisconsin accredited college, pursuing a career in business or financial services.
 
 
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED at BRCB BY APRIL 15, 2026 & RETURNED DIRECTLY TO:
Black River Country Bank
Attn: Bob Becker, President
221 Main Street
Black River Falls, WI
715-284-9448
 

April 24th, 2026: Waumandee State Bank 2026 Scholarship:

Each year Waumandee State Bank offers $500 scholarships to area high school seniors. This year, we have made the decision to open up the scholarship applications to all 16 schools in our four-county area. We have allocated one $500 scholarship to each of these 16 schools provided that the applicant(s) meet all requirements. Once all applications have been collected by the deadline of Friday, April 24, 2026, an internal Scholarship Committee will read through the essays and look over the non-identifying details of the application to choose one winner from each of the 16 high schools. Applications may be found at https://www.waumandeebank.com/Scholarship-Application and below. 

Applications must be submitted to [email protected] or dropped

off at S2021 County Road U Waumandee, WI 54622 by 5 p.m. on Friday, April

24, 2026, to be considered.

 

 

April 30th, 2026: AB Nicholas Scholarship Foundation:

The Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation seeks to make a college degree affordable for Wisconsin high school students who participate as players or managers in their school’s basketball program. Need-based scholarships, renewable annually, are offered for four-year programs at University of Wisconsin System schools only. Over the last 12+ years, we have proudly helped make a  college education affordable for 800+ students and look forward to continuing that tradition. 

ATHLETIC REQUIREMENTS:

You must be participating in your high school’s boys or girls basketball program during this (your senior) year either as a player or a manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

You must be a senior graduating this year from a Wisconsin high school – public or private.
You must attend a University of Wisconsin System school as a full-time student (at least 12 credits), enrolled in a 4-year program.
To renew your scholarship, you must maintain performance consistent with the original award criteria, including a cumulative grade point average greater than 2.0.
Please visit https://abnicholasscholars.org/ to apply.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Compeer Scholarship Informational Sheet