Scholarship Database

WCCU Credit Union is excited to announce the creation of an annual scholarship program to benefit graduating high school seniors. Will be awarding a total of 20 scholarships for $500 each to be distributed among our branches in Baraboo, Cashton, Coon Valley, Lake Delton, Portage, Prairie du Sac, Reedsburg, Richland Center, Viroqua, and Westby.  We require the application to be completed electronically and submitted via email. The applicant (or the applicant’s parent/guardian) must be a member of WCCU Credit Union.

All award recipients will be verified for eligibility and winners will be randomly selected. We will notify school guidance counselors in April of any scholarship recipients from their school.  When possible, we would like a local staff member to present the scholarship at your senior awards night.

Students must rank in the top 25% of their class. Students must be planning to enter the education or child development field. 4 year or 2 year paths are accepted. Stop in counseling for a copy of the application. Must be sent in through the mail. 

Awarded to a graduating senior whose mother/grandmother is a current member of the Portage USBC Association or the applicant is a current member of the Portage Junior Bowling League.  To qualify, the parent/grandmother and/or junior member must have bowled at least 21 games and be in good standings with the league and association.  Applicant must fill out the application, two letters of recommendation, transcript and a statement about yourself and your financial needs.

$500 scholarship

A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded on the basis of the following:  check issued after submitting 1st semester grades and proof of 2nd semester registration to Portage USBC Association.  They must be received by or postmarked by January 31, 2026 or scholarship will be forfeited.

Awarded to a graduating senior whose parents/grandparents are a current member of the Portage USBC Association or the applicant is a current member of the Portage Junior Bowling League. To qualify, the applicant must have bowled at least 21 games and be in good standings with the league and association.  Applicant must fill out the application and submit college information, letters of recommendation and a statement about yourself and your financial needs.

$500 scholarship

$500 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the following:  check issued after submitting 1st semester grades and proof of 2nd semester registration to Portage USBC Assocation.  Must be received by or postmarked by January 31st 2026 or scholarship will be forfeited.

Awarded to a graduating senior planning to attend a four-year or two-year college.  A GPA of 2.5 (B-) or better is needed to apply.  There are no background or financial requirements in order to receive this scholarships.

Fill out the application form(if application form is not used, the application will be rejected), attach an official transcript, obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, and write an essay (1-2 pages) covering these points:  Why are you choosing this school or higher education ?  What are your reasons for picking this major?  What will this do for you in the future? What other information do you think is important for us to know?

The essay must be typed, 1 1/2 to 2 pages in length, double-spaced, 1 inch margins all around and on letter paper size.

One of the scholarships awarded is guaranteed to a Portage senior.

The Columbia County Pork Partners’ Association Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors pursuing post-high school education. Preference is given to individuals who have been involved in and possess a sincere interest in the pork industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

•  Applicants must possess a sincere interest in the pork industry.
• All applicants must pursue post-high school education, i.e. college, vocational school, or short course.
• Only high school seniors who reside in Columbia County, WI are eligible to apply. Scholarship Award Information
• Columbia County Pork Partners will offer a $500 scholarship to qualified candidates.
• The scholarship will be given in one payment, upon recipient’s successful completion of the first semester as a full time student and proof of enrollment is provided at the beginning of the second semester. It is the recipient’s responsibility to notify the Columbia County Pork Partners’ Treasurer of his/her eligibility by sending copies of second semester school registration and first semester transcript. The contact information is provided with the presentation of the scholarship.
• A Selection Committee appointed by the Columbia County Pork Partners will use the selection criteria to screen the applicants and select the scholarship recipients.

Portage Elks Lodge #675 is pleased to announce that it will again be offering the opportunity for students to compete for the Wisconsin State Elks Association Technical College Scholarship.  Any Wisconsin resident who plans to pursue an eligible VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL PROGRAM IN A TWO-YEAR WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE. An eligible program is defined as a two-year or less Vocational/Technical program culminating in an Associate degree, Diploma or Certificate. A student must carry a minimum load of 12 credits for the semester in which the grant is awarded. All applicants must be citizens of the United States and residents of Wisconsin. AMOUNT OF GRANT: This Vocational Grant is in the amount of at least $2,000 and is for the 2026-2027 academic year. The grant may be used for any school-related expenses. WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION: Completed applications are to be submitted to the Elks Lodge located nearest to your permanent home address on or before April 1, 2026. A list of the Elks Lodges located in Wisconsin is provided in this application 

All applicants need to download the application from the Wisconsin Elks website, https://www.wielks.org/youth-programs. Then click on Technical Scholarships.  Applicants must follow the rules and guidelines to be eligible.   

Applications are due April 1, 2025.  Submit applications to Portage Elks Lodge #676, Attn:  Rosie Endres, P.O. Box 316, Portage, WI 53901.  

2 - $500 scholarships.  Open to area high school seniors who have participated in the arts and are planning to attend a two- or four-year college.  You do not have to major in the arts, although preference is given to students majoring in theater, drama, speech, music, or a related art communications field.

Include with this application:

Scholarship is payable upon completion of the first semester of college and registration for the second semester.  A photocopy of grades and registration is required.

Applicant must be a child, grandchild, niece or nephew of an honorably discharged veteran who has served any branch of service (includes the National Guard and/or Reserve Components between January 1, 1959, and May 7, 1975.  Applicant must give future goals, job history during high school, explain financial needs, include two letters of recommendation, transcript of high school grades and fill out the scholarship form.

• Will be attending any of the UW System schools as a first-year in the fall.
• Will be starting a degree in any of the following subjects: atmospheric science, meteorology, remote sensing, environmental science, applied physics, data science, or another related field.

More information about the scholarship and its past winners, as well as application requirements, can be found here. You can also view the opportunity on the UW-Madison Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) here. There is no application fee, and applications are due on April 17.