Scholarships
Scholarship donors and agencies have their own sets of criteria on which they award money. The sources of these scholarships can come from high school clubs; individuals; business and industry groups; community, state, and national organizations; colleges and universities; and religious organizations. Scholarships may also be available through post-secondary schools, the student's employer, parents' employers, civic, religious, and other special interest organizations. Students who are looking for additional funds may wish to pursue a search of these possible sources directly and/or through a scholarship search on the internet.The criteria for each scholarship establish is as varied as the donor sources listed above. A common set of criteria for winning scholarships is generally academic excellence (achievement and quality of program), leadership (active participation in school and community organizations), service/commitment to school and community, and individual integrity.

The CHS Counseling Office receives scholarship notifications on a regular basis.  We will try to inform you of new awards as they become available.  Keep in mind that many colleges offer scholarships that are not listed.  Contact the school you want to attend for specific information. Remember to watch deadlines!  If the scholarship requires a transcript or other information official from the CHS Counseling Office, you must return the application at least five school days prior to the application deadline.

Scholarship Tips:
1. Meet the deadline – a day late is too late.
2. Ask someone to look over your application packet to be sure you filled in all required blanks and signatures.
3. Type your essay and be sure you addressed the topic completely. Do not expect to write a good essay in five minutes.
    Write;  rewrite; and then read your essay aloud. You do not have to have grand aspirations to write a good essay.
    Write about realistic goals and plans.
4. Ask for reference letters early. Asking a teacher or employer to write a letter two days before the scholarship deadline is
    too risky. You do not want to depend on someone else making YOUR deadline.
5. Prepare an outline of the following:
    a) Academic Achievement
    b) Extracurricular Activities
    c) Volunteer/Community Service
    d) Jobs/Employment
 

For more information about scholarships contact Greg Johnson, CHS Scholarship Coordinator at grjohnson@cedarburg.k12.wi.us or 262.376.6230.

 

CHS/CCSF   Scholarship Program

Cedarburg High School students have access to two programs that coordinate efforts in securing scholarship funds for the senior class.

Please note:  This year there are two separate applications.

1) 2012 CHS Scholarship Application

2) 2012 CCSF Scholarship Application

Contact CCSF http://www.ccsf.info/index.htm

 

Other Senior Scholarships 2011-2012
Updated March 1, 2012
 
American Legion College Financial Aid Handbook Need a Lift Booklet is available to view in the Guidance Office. 
 
 
 American Legion Auxiliary-various scholarships and various deadlines-must have local Auxiliary Unit certification and signature- applications available online www.amlegionauxwi.org or www.legion-aux.org
 
 
Badgerland Financial is offering up to twenty $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are pursuing their interest and studies in an ag-related field at a short course, technical/trade school, or university.  Application must be postmarked by March 5, 2012 and are available in the counseling office or by visiting www.badgerlandfinancial.com.  Scholarship is based on agricultural leadership, activities, references, and interest in pursuing a career in agriculture.
 
 
 
2012 BBB Student of Integrity Industry and Trades - The Better Business Bureau Foundation will offer a $2,500 scholarship to a Wisconsin student entering an industrial or technical trade who has demonstrated ethics and integrity.  Applications must be received by April 2, 2012.  To obtain an application, visit www.wisconsin.bbb.org/scholarship or ask your guidance counselor.
 
 
 
Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial Art Scholarship - for students who plan to enrol as an art major at an accredited insitution (this includes art therapy programs).  Application information can be obtained in counseling office or online at www.dreampoolfoundation.org.  Application deadline is April 27, 2012.
 
The Coca Cola Scholarship Foundation is awardinig $3 million in scholarships to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, commitment to community and academic achievement.  For eligibility requirements and application information, visit www.coca-colascholars.org.  Click Apply On-Line, then Four Year, or call 1-800-306-2653.
 
 
The Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center of Milwaukee
recognizes two outstanding Jewish teenage athletes with two scholarship awards: Outstanding Jewish Teen Athlete of the Year and the Roman Shklyar JCC Outstanding Tennis Teen Athlete of the Year.  For more information, please email cdestache@jccmilwaukee.org or stop in the counseling office.  Scholarship applications must be received by May 7, 2012.
 
Jackson Firefighters Association Scholarship - deadline is March 15, 2012.  Please see more information in counseling office.
 
The Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship -$2,500 scholarship available to a high school student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who has demonstrated leadership abilities through pariticipating in community service or other extracurricular activities.  Combined adjusted income of parents cannot exceed $100,000.  Application packet must be received on or before deadline of March 31, 2012.  Letters of recommendation, essay, photo and financial documentation are required. Please see your counselor for more information. 
 
 
Kohler Credit Union 2012 Democracy Scholarship - student or parents must have been Kohler Credit Union members prior to September 1, 2011.  Must have outstanding achievement in scholarship, character, leadership, citizenship and involvement in school and community activities.  Applications must be received by March 30, 2012.   Applications available in counseling office.
 
Milwaukee Chapter #43 AHEPA Scholarship - applicant must be a child or grandchild of a member of the Milwaukee AHEPA Chapter #43 family or Daughters of penelope, OR, of Hellenic descent.  Student must have a minimum cum GPA of 3.0. Application deadline is March 5, 2012.  More information is available in the counseling office.
 
 
 
.Visit www.scholarshipguidance.com for information on various scholarships such as Literary Essary Scholarship, BBG Communications Scholarship, Fraser Institute Student Scholarship, and numerous others.
 
 Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information- www.scholarship.com 
 
Ozaukee Deputy Sheriff's Association - 2012 Law Enforcement Career Scholarship - for students interested in pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree preparing for a law enforcement career (e.g. policeman, deputy sheriff, correction officier or state or federal enforcement agencies).  Essay is required.  More information available iin the counseling office.  Application deadline is April 13, 2012.
 
Pagel Graphic Arts Scholarship Fund
- provides scholarships to students pursuing some form of post-secondary education in the print communications industry.  Scholarships awarded based on academic performance, outside activities and financial need.  Application forms available in the counseling office.  Completed applications must be returned no later than March 15, 2012.
 
 
 
Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin, Inc. - several scholarships to be awarded to high school seniors who are entering college with a focus on insurance or a related field of study.  Application available in counseling office or at www.piaw.org.  Applications are due by April 1, 2012. 
 
SAMMY Award Program - $7,500 college scholarship from the Milk Processor Education Program.  Applications will be accepted online at
www.sammyapplication.com until March 19, 2012
 
Scholarships.com- various scholarship information available
 
 
SFM Foundation is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping Wisconsin children of workplace accident victims get their educational futures on track. A qualifying student will be eligible to receive up to $5,000 per year and can receive scholarships annually through graduation from a two- or four-year technical school, college or university.  Information regarding scholarship requirements as well as the application can be found on www.sfmic.com/foundation.
 
 
Society of Professional Journalists Essay Scholarship (deadline March 8, 2012
) - student must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the entry form.  Applications available at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/php.
 
Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship - for graduating seniors with financial need planning to attend 4-yr college or 2-yr program then transfer to 4-yr program.  GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Satisfactory ACT/SAT scores.  Must have a rural /agricultural background and plan a career with an agricultural focus (dairy science, animal science, agricultural engineering, veterinary medicine, agricultural economics, biotechnology, environmental science, agri-business administration or education). Application deadline is April 1, 2012.  Application materials available in counseling office or at www.LutseyScholarship.org
 
 
Tri-County Pork Producers Association
is awarding scholarships of $1000 each to students planning to major in any phase of agriculture at any credited university, farm and industry short course and/or post high school institution offering a degree program.  Applications are availabe in the counseling office and must be received by the scholarship committee (along with 3 letters of recommendation) on or before April 2, 2012.
 
US Bank Scholarship Program - available to high school seniors.  Forty $1,000 scholarships awarded in a random drawing.  No essays.  Program runs October through March.  Apply online at usbank.com/scholarship. 
 
Vietnam Veterans of America - student's parent or legal guardian must have been honorably discharged from US military.  Essay is required.  Application and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2012.  Please see your guidance counselor for more information.
 
Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary - Applicant must be a relation of a veteran or a Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary member (see complete list in counseling office), must be in financial need and have at least a 3.5 cum GPA.  Several scholarships are available. Application must be postmarked by March 15, 2012.   Please see guidance counselor for more details. 
 
Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion - $1000 one-year nonrenewable scholarship for students interested in pursuing a field of study in or related to agriculture. Application deadline in April 1, 2012.  Application available in the counseling office.
 
 
 
Wisconsin Electronic Security Association (WIESA) - in the amount of $1000 available to sons and daughters of active-duty police and fire personnel. Essay required.  More information and application available in the counseling office.  Application deadline is March 30, 2012. 
 
 
School Specific Scholarships
The following universities and colleges have posted scholarship opportunities.  Contact the college directly for an application packet and general guidelines or pick up an application if indicated available in the Guidance Office.

WISCONSIN

Cardinal Stritch University- various scholarships info www.stritch.edu/scholarshipMoraine Park Foundation - For a detailed listing of available Moraine Park Foundation scholarships, go to www.morainepark.edu/foundationscholarships.


Ripon College-various scholarships apply online www.ripon.edu.
 

St Norbert College- various scholarships and auditions check online www. sne.edu  or  www.snc.edu/admit/musicaudition


UW-Green Bay-various scholarships apply at www.uwbg.edu/financialaid/scholarships


UW-Madison - Scholarships@UW-Madison is designed to help prospective, new, and continuing students and their parents find undergraduate scholarship details within one site.  Instead of navigating individual schools and colleges, students can turn to this comprehensive resource to find UW scholarships for which they are eligible.

UW-Madison Actuarial Science Scholarship (deadline March 1, 2012) - scholarship of $2000 per year for four years available for study in actuarial science at UW-Madison.  For an application form and additional information, check online at http://bus.wisc.edu/bba/academics/majors/actuarial-science.

UW-Milwaukee offers full-ride scholarships and a range of other financial aid opportunities.  Apply at scholarships.uwm.edu.


UW-Oshkosh - to apply for scholarships or check out scholarship information, please visit http://admissions.uwosh.edu and select "scholarships"
 

UW-Parkside Freshman Scholarship - various- apply online http://admissions.uwosh.edu and select "scholarships"
 

UW Platteville Community Scholarship Program - students planning to attend UW Platteville are encouraged to apply.  The following website provides more information about the SCP Scholarships: http://www.uwplatt.edu/foundation/csp/


UW-River Falls - detailed scholarship information is available online at www.uwrf.edu/financial-assistance - click on "scholarships"

UW-Whitewater- scholarship information available at www.uww.edu/admissions.

OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS

Boston University- Alexander Graham Bell Scholarship-online www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholar-bell

Boston University has many other scholarship opportunities for motivated, talented students.  Please go to www.bu.edu/admissions/scholarships for more information.
Emory University Scholars Programs- online www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS
Ferris State University - wide variety of scholarship opportunities.  Scholarship applications available in the counseling office or by visiting www.ferris.edu.
Lake Forest College - various academic scholarships are awarded at the time of admission and are based on the application for admission.  For scholarship applications and more details, visit www.lakeforest.edu/scholarship
Marist College, through a joint effort with the National Science Foundation (NSF) is awarding 12 full scholarships (tuition, room and board) to highly talented students majoring in Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems.  An online application for admission can be found at www.marist.edu/admission (on the application, check the box labeled "National Science Foundation Scholarship Program").
 Morrison Institute of Technology in Illinois - scholarship applied to any Morrison programs which include Building & Highway Construction Technology and Surveying, Mechanical Design & Drafting and CAD, and System and Networking Administration.  Information available at admissions@morrison.tec.il.us.
Neumont University in Utah offers tuition scholarships to encourage qualified students to enroll in their Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program.  To apply for a scholarship, incoming students must complete the Neumont University Online Application for Admissions available at www.neumont.edu/apply.
 
Northern Illinois University - apply online at www.application.niu.edu for the NIU Out-of-State Huskie Scholarship or contact the NIU Scholarship Office at 815-753-4829.
 
Upper Iowa University- various scholarships- check online www.uiu.edu
University of Iowa- offers more than 1500 scholarships each year.  For more information about these scholarships contact 1-800-533-IOWA or email admissions@uiowa.edu.various
University of Minnesota Duluth - for information about scholarship opportunities at UMD, visit www.d.umn.edu/admissions/merischol.html
 
University of Minnesota - Beta Theta Pi Men of Principle Scholarship  - awarding one $1000 and two $500 scholarships to incoming freshmen at the Univ of Minnesota.  Applicants must have a 3.0 or better GPA. This scholarship is intended to reward men who exemplify values congruent to the purpose of Beta Theta Pi; membership in the organization is not offered or required as part of this scholarship.  Application must be received by mail no later than April 11, 2012 and is available in the counseling office.
 
 The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a computer science and business management honors program for high-ability students.  Students are selected into this elite program by application.  To learn more about this program and the scholarship that pays 4 years of room and board, visit http://www.raikes.unl.edu
Wartburg College- Scholarships based on class rank, ACT/SAT scores, GPA and musical ability-
for more info go to
www.wartburg.edu
 
 

 

 

 

Links/Scholarship Search Engines

The College Board

FastWeb

BrokeScholar

FinAid: The SmartStudent™Guide to Financial Aid

SallieMae

Scholarships.com

Naviance Family Connection also has a scholarship data base.

Scholarship Scams

Beware - A number of unscrupulous companies with legitimate sounding names are enticing students and parents with guarantees and promises of finding scholarships for them (for a sizable fee, of course). They use lines such as: 

"We do all the work."
(Perhaps, but you can easily do all the work yourself for free.)

"Securing scholarships will cost some money."
(Legitimate scholarship providers don't charge money to apply.)

"We guarantee that you'll get a scholarship."
(Legitimate scholarship companies never guarantee or promise scholarships or grants )

"You've been selected by a 'national foundation' to receive a scholarship, or 'you're a finalist' in a contest you never entered."
(Very suspicious...)

"Your credit card or bank account number is required to hold your scholarship or confirm eligibility."
(If you give your account numbers, they can debit your accounts at any time without your consent!)

"You can't find this information anywhere else."
(Oh, yes you can!)

"We guarantee you'll receive a scholarship or your money back"
(They attach conditions that make it impossible to get the refund.)

If you must pay money to get money, it is probably a scam.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.