Starting on Tuesday, November 19th Student Services will make available and start accepting Common Applications for the KEYS / Local Scholarship Program. On the Kewaskum High School web page in the Student Services section, please click on Scholarships to find a complete list of available scholarships. This list is updated as new information is received. New scholarships are also listed in the daily announcements.
The counselors will be meeting with seniors who are interested in learning about the KEYS/Local Scholarship program on Tuesday, November 19 during ELT in the KHS theatre. The KEYS/Local Program common application, as well as the J.O. Reigle application, are due back to Student Services no later than Wednesday, December 18 at 3:30 p.m.
Remember, free money through scholarships is available for all students going to training/technical colleges and four year universities. You can’t win if you don’t apply!
KEYS/Local Scholarship Program
J.O. Reigle Scholarships
Froedtert West Bend Hospital
West Bend Children's Theatre, Inc.
Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin (EFW) 2018-2019 Scholarships
Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC)
Washington County Council American Legion Scholarship
Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law & Justice Scholarship
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
Pagel Graphic Arts Scholarship Fund
Kewaskum FFA Scholarship Application
Memorial Go-Kart Inc. Scholarships
Aurora Medical Center of Wash Co. Scholarship
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships
Washington County Dairy Promotion
Washington County Deputy Sheriff's Association
Leon G. Thull Memorial Scholarship
Kewaskum Gridiron Scholarship
The WI Restaurant Assoc. Scholarship
Washington County Voiture 898 Dean Schatz Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship
WIESA Youth Scholarships
Wisconsin Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Scholarship
Hartford Conservation and Gun Club
Pheasants Forever
WI Antique Power
AB Nicholas Scholarship
Washington County Council American Legion Auxiliary
Michaels' Angels Scholarship - Fire Science, Emerg. Medicine, Criminal Justice or Corrections (Due Feb 20)
Cynthia Mott Memorial Scholarship
Kewaskum FFA Scholarship
Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial
Fond du Lac Sheriff Benevolent Association Scholarship
Kathy Wagner Scholarship (Student must have an emphasis on music in high school and or in college) (Due by May 10, 2019)
KEYS/Local Scholarship Program Common Applications for the KEYS / Local Scholarship Program may be submitted online starting Tuesday, November 19th.
Local Scholarship Program List
This common application must be submitted online no later than Wednesday, December 18th by 3:30 pm.
KEYS/Local Scholarship application
Permission to release transcript (Required for all applicants. Students under the age of 18 will need a parent signature)
J.O. Reigle Scholarships
Regal Ware will be awarding 2 $28,000 scholarships to KHS seniors this year. This is a highly competitive scholarship so please read the application instructions thoroughly. (Top 10% of the class, cumulative 3.8 GPA or higher, Summa Cum Laude status)
Students are considered based on cumulative GPA, rigor of coursework, ACT score, community and school involvement, essay writing skills and reference forms. Students will be notified if they are selected for a final interview.
Deadline: Wednesday, December 18th by 3:30 pm to KHS Student Services
Instructions
J.O. Reigle application
Non relative recommendation form (someone outside of Kewaskum High School)
Teacher/counselor/principal form (someone within Kewaskum High School)
Froedtert West Bend Hospital
Eligibility: 3.75 GPA; pursuing a degree in a health-related field.
Minimum ACT score of 27
Two $7,500 scholarships wil be offered to seniors of Kewaskum, West Bend East, West Bend West, or Slinger High Schools who maintain a 3.75 grade point average during high school and who will be pursuing a degree in a health-related field. The student must continue to pursue this major. The initial grant of $1,250 per student per year will be renewable for four years upon presentation of acceptable grades at the end of each semester. In the event of a large number of applicants, a preliminary screening will be done and interviews granted accordingly. Family must be a Washington County resident.
Application
Froedtert West Bend Hospital Volunteen
Eligibility: 3.5 GPA; 100 volunteer hours at hospital; pursuing a medical field of study.
One $2,000 scholarship will be offered to a senior of Kewaskum, West Bend East, West Bend West, or Slinger High School who maintains a 3.5 grade point average during high school and who will be pursuing a medical field of study. A teen volunteer must have 100 cumulative hours volunteering at St. Joseph['s Hospital and have been a Volunteen for a minimum of (2) consecutive years. Students will be considered if they have a minimum 25 ACT score and a strong concentration within the math and science curriculums. Family must be a Washington County resident.
Deadline: Wednesday, December 18th by 3:30 pm to KHS Student Services
Application
West Bend Children's Theatre, Inc.
Eligibility: Interest & ability in the performing arts; letter of reference.
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Kewaskum High School senior who has shown an interest and ability in the performing arts (drama, music, dance, stage design, etc.). An adequate grade point average is necessary for each payment. You must submit a letter of reference from the drama or music coach.
Deadline: Wednesday, December 18th by 3:30 pm to KHS Student Services
Application
Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin (EFW) 2018-2019 Scholarships
Since 1988, the Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin (EFW), has been dedicated to providing scholarships and support to outstanding high school and college students pursuing engineering as a professional career. For more information and/or an application click on the Link: http://www.wspe.org/efwi.shtml
Due: Must be emailed by Monday, December 17, 2018
Washington County Council American Legion Scholarship
Eligibility: A Washington County high school senior who is the son, daughter or grandchild of a veteran of the United States Armed Forces (living or deceased).
Deadline: Must be postmarked by February 28, 2019
Application
Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC)
The deadline for applying for the four WEAC Scholarships is February 1 every year (it used to be February 20).
Scholarship winners will receive grants of $1,450 per year for four years of college or university study, if they remain eligible.
Only high school seniors are eligible to apply, and only if a parent qualifies in one of these membership categories: an active WEAC member, an active retired member, or a parent who died while holding a WEAC membership.
In addition, the student must rank in the top 25% of his or her class or have achieved a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (based on a non-weighted 4.0 scale) at the time of application, plan to pursue an education major or minor, and intend to teach in Wisconsin. For more information and/or an application click on the link: http://weac.org/member-benefits/weac-scholarships/
Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law & Justice Scholarship
This Scholarship is open to all first year freshman who will be attending an accredited College or University during the 2018-2019 school year. Special consideration will be given to a student who is interested in pursuing a career in law and meets the requirements. $750.00 will be awarded to one student for use towards their school costs.
Requirements:
- Applicant must be enrolled in and plan to attend a Wisconsin college/university during 2018-2019 school year.
- Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
- Proof of enrollment to an accredited college/university.
- Applicant must submit a copy of unofficial transcript.
For more information and/or an application click on the link: https://hbolawfirm.com/law-justice-scholarship/
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship $750
Requirement: A senior pursuing an education career
Hard copy applications available in Student Services
Application deadline: Friday, April 6, 2018
Application
Pagel Graphic Arts Scholarship Fund
Scholarships Range from $500 to $1,500
Requirement: full time student pursuing education in the graphic communications industry
Applications are available in Student Services or here
Deadline: Students are responsible for mailing. Must be postmarked by Wednesday, February 28th.
Kewaskum FFA Scholarship Application
Due: Print and turn in to Mrs.Oelhafen by March 31, 2019
Memorial Go-Kart Inc. Scholarships
Requirements: A graduating senior from a Washington County High School who is pursuing an education in an auto mechanic, auto body, welding or a trade program field.
Deadline: April 21, 2019
application
guidelines
Aurora Medica Center of Washington County
Scholarships totaling $10,000
Requirements: seniors pursuing a career in healthcare
The Medical Staff of the Aurora Medical Center of Washington County is offering several scholarships totaling more than $12,000 to area high school students who are pursuing a career in healthcare. Historically, we have awarded at least 10 scholarships annually.
The application must be complete and returned to the Medical Staff Office at Aurora Medical Center by February 28, 2019. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Finalists will be notified and an interview with the scholarship committee will be scheduled.
Deadline: February 28, 2019
application
Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: March 15, 2019
application and information
Washington County Dairy Promotion
Deadline: April 30, 2019
application and information
Washington County Deputy Sheriff's Association
Deadline: May 1st 2019
application and information
Eligibility Criteria Include:
- GPA of 3.0 or better (4.0 scale)
- Pursuing Course of Study in a Law Enforcement Career
- No Negative Law Enforcement Contacts (Minor traffic offences excluded)
- Must submit Two Letters of Recommendation
- Additional Criteria Included with Application Materials
Leon G. Thull Memorial Scholarship $1,000 for 2 KHS seniors
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Criteria: Pursuing an education in an agriculture field
application and information
Kewaskum Gridiron Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2019
2- $1,000 scholarships
application
The WI Restaurant Assoc. Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Information and application
Washington County Voiture 898 Dean Schatz Memorial Nurses Training Scholarship
Application and Information
WIESA Youth Scholarships
1-$1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a son/daughter of an active duty police department member
apply at: www.wiesa.org/youth-scholarship-application/
Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2019
Wisconsin Cattlemen and Cattlewomen Scholarship Program
10 - $500 Scholarships
Application is found online at: www.wisconsincattlemen.com
Deadline: Must be post-marked no later than February 18, 2019
Hartford Conservation and Gun Club
2 - $750 Scholarships See application for details. Due by: May 31, 2019
application
Pheasants Forever
information
application
Deadline: February 15, 2019
WI Antique Power
application
Deadline: April 1, 2019
AB Nicholas Scholarship
application
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Washington County Council American Legion Auxiliary
application
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Michael's Angels Scholarship
application
information
Deadline: February 20, 2019
Cynthia Mott Memorial Scholarship
application
information
Deadline: March 15, 2019
Kewaskum FFA Scholarship
application
Deadline: March 28, 2019
Carrie Crystal Stuckert Memorial Scholarship
application
Deadline: April 26, 2019
Fond du Lac Sheriff Benevolent Association Scholarship
Link to application: http://www.fdlsheriff.com/
Deadline: March 29, 2019