2016 Scholarship Update 2017

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Scholarship
Update
2016
2017
OUTSIDE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Many other organizations provide scholarship funding which LTC students may be eligible to receive.
These organizations administer their own scholarship programs with their own applications and
deadlines. The information in this document is provided as an additional service to our students.
Lakeshore Technical College nor LTC Foundation does not imply endorsement or support of any of
the linked information, services, or providers.
If you have additional questions after reviewing this scholarship information, please email
Financial.aid@gotoltc.edu.
http://gotoltc.edu/future-students/adult/veterans/)
College Scholarships and Grants Available for Veterans
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Scholarship Program
The Rover College Scholarship
2015 Green Home Improvement Scholarship
www.studentaid.ed.gov/scholarship
www.GetinBusiness.com/blog/scholarship
www.missionvacation.com/scholarship
www.techlawllp.com/scholarship
www.comcastoffer.net/scholarship.html
www.specialcabledeals.com/best-cable-promotions.html
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.studentscholarships.org
http://education-portal.com/articles/Tuition_Scholarship.html
http://www.usbundles.com/college-scholarship
salliemae.com/scholarshipsearch
www.learningpath.org
http://study.com/pages/Academic_Awards_Home.html
http://www.college-scholarships.com/free-scholarship-searches.htm
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5257
Edward C. Bryant Scholarship in Survey Statistics http://www.amstat.org/awards/ecbryantscholarship.cfm
$1,000 College Scholarship from Rover - https://www.rover.com/blog/rover-college-scholarship/
American Culinary Federation Scholarships https://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Education/Scholarships/ACF/Education/Scholarships/
DiscoverStudentLoans.com/Scholarship: no purchase or student loan necessary to enter.
Visit www.collegecovered.com/do/rules for the official rules
List of Military Scholarships for Service Members, Spouses and Dependents
A variety of scholarships are available to veterans and their spouses and families at this site. You can visit the
individual websites for more information on the various scholarships, complete eligibility requirements, and deadlines.
http://www.usveteransmagazine.com/article/list-military-scholarships-service-members-spouses-and-dependents
James L. and Mary Lou French Scholarship
complete LTC Foundation Scholarship application
The Scholarship is designed to award students at LTC. No age limit on the scholarship recipients. Must reside in
Sheboygan County. The Scholarship can be awarded to full- or part-time students, and can be renewed for their entire
degree program. The scholarship doesn’t have to be limited to one semester or academic year. No limit regarding career
areas. The selection of the recipients shall be based on: Financial Need (no FAFSA necessary), One required letter of
recommendation from teacher, counselor, employer, or mentor.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
ONGOING
Here you’ll find a list of scholarships geared specifically toward medical assisting certificate and degree programs, along
with a customizable database of over 14,000 general scholarships. Scholarships are, in many ways, the ideal source of aid,
in that money awarded does not need to be repaid. As a prospective student, it is absolutely in your best interest to search
for and apply to a number of relevant medical assistant scholarships. Medical Assistant Cert Scholarships Info
WISCONSIN GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION DELLA H. BALOUSEK SCHOLARSHIP
ONGOING
Amount of Award: up to $2,500
Criteria: Students entering their junior or senior year, or postgraduate students who are pursuing a major in
horticulture, floriculture, landscape design/architecture, botany, forestry, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental
studies, city planning, land management or other related studies
To apply CLICK HERE
WISCONSIN GARDEN CLUB FEDERATION IRENE STRAUS SCHOLARSHIP
ONGOING
Amount of Award: up to $1,000
Criteria: Student in his or her sophomore, junior or senior year of
a Wisconsin college or university pursuing a degree in
horticulture, landscaping, environmental sciences, conservation,
or forestry
To apply CLICK HERE
Wisconsin Women’s Alliance Foundation Scholarship–
This scholarship benefits female students age 25 or older who reside in Wisconsin and will be attending an accredited technical college or
two-or four-year College or university.
This scholarship can be applied for with an online application on the Community Foundation website. Instructions below:
T O A P P LY F OR
C OM M U N I T Y F OU N D A T IO N O N LI N E S C H O LA R S H I P S :
· Go to www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarshiplist.
· Click on College and Non-Traditional Scholarships on the bottom of Scholarships by High School
· Select the Scholarship application link (under Application) for the scholarship you are interested in
The opportunity below is presented by the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, on behalf of the Shawano Area Community
Foundation.
Minority students have long been underrepresented in U.S. colleges and universities for a number of
reasons, including financial hardship and lack of access to traditional education support networks. This resource is an
expanded and updated list of financial aid resources for minority students http://www.bestcolleges.com/financialaid/minority-students/ . It includes information about eligibility and award amounts, as well as additional links to support
networks for each of the following minority groups:
*African American Students
*Hispanic and Latino Students
*Native American Students
*Pacific Islander Students
*Undocumented Students
Please let me know if you have any questions or plan to include the resource on your site. This easy-to-reference,
comprehensive list of financial aid opportunities could make a real difference for minority students.
UMOS National Farmworkers Jobs Program
up to $ 4,400
Deadline: n/a
The purpose of the UMOS National Farmworkers Jobs program is to help families improve their economic wellbeing,
education, health and housing situations so they may better realize their potential.
To be eligible you must have worked on a farm during the previous two years.
Students enrolled in a certificate and other short-term programs not covered by federal and state financial aid. Call UMOS at
1-414-389-6642 for an application.
Veterans Scholarship
Two $ 500 veterans Scholarships will be available in 2015. Each Chapter is eligible to receive on award per year. Please
contact your state chapter’s website, MAEOPP website and/or state chapter scholarship chair for scholarship timeline and
eligibility.
AWS American Welding Society
Deadline: various, see flyer or website
The American Welding Society is pleased to announce their new online application submission program for the upcoming
school year for their National Scholarship Program and District Scholarship Program.
Please visit the following link: AWS American Welding Society Scholarships Info
PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN
PTK Scholarship Info
DCF Scholarship Application for Youth in Out-of-Home Care
The Department of Children and Families Scholarship Program awards scholarship funds for youth who have been in outof-home care and are entering a degree, license or certificate program. Scholarships may be awarded up to the cost of
attendance and may not exceed $ 4000. Application can be attained at the Financial Aid Office.
Post-9/11 GI Bill: Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship
Public Law 111-32, the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship, amends the Post-9/11 GI Bill (chapter 33) to
include the children of service members who died in the line of duty after September 10, 2001. The benefit is retroactively
effective to August 1, 2009; the same day the Post-9/11 GI Bill took effect. Eligible children attending school may receive up
to the highest public, in-state, undergraduate tuition and fees, plus a monthly living allowance and books and supplies
stipend under this program.
For more information/application instructions, access this website: Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry
Scholarship Info
Jaycees of Wisconsin Foundation Inc.
Deadline: June 30 of each year
This is a $ 500 scholarship that was developed to encourage and recognize individuals who have returned to school after a
break in their formal education. This scholarship is given out annually. For eligibility, information, and an application please
check out www.jcwf.org or visit the Financial Aid Office for applications.
Scholarships for Military Children
Check in December for 2016 details
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in recognition of the contributions of military families to the
readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. It is the intent of
the program that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually for each commissary operated by the
Defense Commissary Agency worldwide. www.militaryscholar.org/index.html
Sheboygan County Labor Council AFL-C10
Deadline: ongoing
The “Charlie Heymanns” scholarship is available to students that are members of a Union or, the parents or spouse are
members of a Union. Go to Sheboygan County Labor Council AFL-C10
The SallieMae Fund Scholarships
Deadline: ongoing
Applicants must be low-income and minority students, must be accepted and enrolled as an undergraduate at a Title IV
eligible, approved, accredited, postsecondary, two or four-year college or university, vocational or technical school in the
United States or Puerto Rico, and meet program-specific eligibility requirements. Applications and eligibility information is
available at Sallie Mae Scholarship Info
National Black Nurses Association
Deadline: ongoing
The National Black Nurses Association is offering several scholarships ranging from $ 500 - $ 2000. For more information
on the requirements and applications please visit www.nbna.org.
Holy Family Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Deadline: ongoing
Must be accepted into an accredited Nursing program. Application and eligibility information is available at
www.hfmhealth.org.
Software Providers Scholarship
Deadline: quarterly
Quarterly deadlines and which means $1,000 every three months.
The deadlines for 2015 are:
January 15, 2015
April 15, 2015
July 15, 2015
October 15, 2015
Topics and submission guidelines can be found on the same page currently posted to your site,
https://softwareproviders.com/scholarship
Scholarships for Military Children -
Opens in December
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in recognition of the contributions of military families to the
readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community. It is the intent of
the program that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually for each commissary operated by the
Defense Commissary Agency worldwide. http://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc/index.html
Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship -
Opens in December
The "Heroes' Legacy Scholarships" program honors not only those who have fallen in battle, but all who have died or have
become disabled through their active military service since September 11, 2001. The program is open to their dependent
unmarried children under age 23. A disability is defined as one that results in the service member being eligible for, and
receiving, Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) or a permanent and total disability compensation
rating of 100%. http://www.militaryscholar.org/legacy/index.html
Scholarship for Military Spouses –
Opens in December
The program is administered by the National Military Family Association. Spouse scholarship and professional funds range
from $500 - $2500 and are available to military spouses with a valid military ID. See website for eligibility requirements.
Applications are open from December through January each year. The award is a one-time payment that must be used
within 12 months. You can apply each year, even if you have been awarded in the past.
http://www.militaryfamily.org/spouses-scholarships/scholarships.html
Sheboygan Branch AAUW Local Scholarship Foundation $ 2,000
Deadline: May 7, 2016
Offered is a $ 2,000 scholarship to a nontraditional student for the 17/17 school year. Both full-and part-time students are
invited to apply, and the need for financial aid will be considered. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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3.
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Minimum age of 21 years
Reside within the geographic accessibility area of Sheboygan Branch AAUW.
Be a nontraditional student
Be enrolled in a program leading to an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree a.
Interested students may request an application form directly be emailing sheboyganaauwscholarship@gmail.com or
sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Jane Schmelter, 2858 N Apache Rd, Sheboygan WI 53083.
You can also pick up an application at the LTC Financial Aid Office.
Manitowoc Garden Club
$ 250
Deadline: May 15, 2016
Annually the Manitowoc Garden Club awards a $250 scholarship to student residents of Manitowoc County who are
interested in the field of horticulture, botany, or related fields.
Please find enclosed the instructions and the application form for this scholarship. The applications must be completed and
sent either by email to snyder.post@comcast.net or by mail to Paula Snyder, 4513 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, Wi 54220
We ask that the students complete and send the application as soon as possible and no later than May 15, 2016.
2016 Remote DBA Scholarship
Deadline: May 15, 2016
Scholarship Details:
Amount : $2000
Open : All students (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
How to Apply : Submit your scholarship application to – apply-scholarship@remotedba.com.
Deadline : May 15, 2016Instructions : Applicants must also submit an essay that answers the question: “My Vision for the
World 20 Years from Now: How Technology Will Change Everything around Us.” Additional requirements can be found on
the website for the scholarship.
Click HERE
B. Davis Scholarship
$ 1,000
Deadline: May 23, 2016
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2016.
Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our
scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to
improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
The Donald Driver Foundation Scholarship
Vidgo Scholarship
$ 1,000
Deadline: May 31, 2016
This scholarship is an essay contest where students will interview five people to learn how their social group has been
impacted by the ability to now stream live TV over the internet. They will be evaluating Market Growth, Subscription
Models, and discussing the biggest advantage of subscribing to live streaming TV, as well as the biggest weakness live
streaming TV services need to overcome. Entries are accepted on our website, so it's very easy for students to apply.
Award Amount: $1,000
Link: http://www.ordervidgo.com/scholarship/
Requirements: 600-1,000 word essay answering a few questions related to live streaming TV.
Eligibility: College students and incoming freshman; 2.5 GPA
Deadline: May 31, 2016 (there will be a new essay contest each semester)
Since we will be awarding this scholarship to a new recipient each semester, you do not need to worry about updating the
website URL- we will update this same link each semester, so you can simply add this to your ongoing, annual list of
scholarships.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Deadline: June 10, 2016
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 9 th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web
site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. Full details are available on their site.
Officer Craig Birkholz Scholarship
$ 2500
Deadline: June 15, 2016
The Birky Challenge Scholarship Team, Inc. awards an annual scholarship to graduates of a high school in Fond du Lac or
Kenosha County high schools who are enrolled in a Wisconsin based college and pursing either a two-year or four-year
degree in Police Science or Criminal Justice. Students enrolled at UW Oshkosh or any military veteran pursuing said degree
are also eligible. Wearing Badge #67, Craig Birkholz was a City of Fond du Lac Police Officer who was killed in the line of
duty on March 20, 2011. He was a military veteran, a good husband and a dedicated police officer who set an example of
dedication to his job, commitment to good physical conditioning, using care & compassion carrying out his role as a police
officer.
The Birky Challenge Scholarship Team created a scholarship fund at the Fond du Lac Area Foundation that is supported by
the Birky 67 Challenge, an annual charity bicycle ride of 67 miles, in an effort to provide the financial help needed to enter
into a career as a police officer. It is hoped that this scholarship may help educate and prepare future police officers who
can be as effective and as impactful in his/ her community as Craig was.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
A $2500 scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria:
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Personal qualifications
Academic Excellence (3.0 GPA overall)
Written statement of career goals in law enforcement
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Community involvement
APPLICANT MUST
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Have graduated from an accredited high school in either Fond du Lac County or Kenosha County Wisconsin.
Applicant can also be currently enrolled at UW Oshkosh, be a military veteran enrolled in any college or technical
school in the State of Wisconsin.
Completed 30 credit hours (if in a two year degree program) or 60 credit hours (if in a four year degree program)
and proof of a 3.0 overall GPA
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If notified as being a finalist, must participate in a face-to-face interview
Mail applications to:
Fond du Lac Area Foundation
c/o Birky Challenge Scholarship Team Committee
384 N. Main Street – Suite 4
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY June 15.
All scholarship recipients will be notified by mail. Upon proof of continued enrollment, the scholarship check will be sent to
the recipient, made payable jointly to the recipient and the college of their choice. Scholarship will be for tuition for a degree
in Criminal Justice or towards Law Enforcement Recruit Academy.
The CourseMinded Online Course Scholarship $ 1,000
Deadline: June 15, 2016
The CourseMinded Online Course Scholarship is a highly competitive award for those interested in online teaching and
online learning. It is available for high school and college undergraduate students who are passionate about online learning.
Students applying must list the online courses they’ve taught, have taken, or intent on taking, as well as why’re you’re
interested in online learning and what you think the future of online courses will look like. The website can be about anything
the student is passionate about.
JAYCESS of Wisconsin Foundation
Deadline: June 30, 2016
Applicant must be at least 22 years of age, having returned to school after at least two years off. Must have at least 2
semesters of school completed since returning to school Summer school does not apply.
The student must be a full-time student as defined by the school in which they are enrolled. The applicant must have a 3.0
GPA. Three letters of recommendation must be included in the application packet.
For more detailed information and an application please visit the Financial Aid office.
Milwaukee Nari Foundation
$ 1,000
Deadline: July 1, 2016
The Milwaukee NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Foundation, Inc. is pleased to
announce a scholarship opportunity for current students for the first semester of the 2016-2017 academic
school year (September 2016 – December 2016).
Students taking at least 12 credits during the first semester of the 2016-17 academic year will be able to apply
for a $1,000 scholarship, while those taking 6-11 credits during that period can apply for a $500 scholarship.
Grade point average will provide a benchmark for evaluating applicants. However, emphasis will be placed on
the student’s demonstration of work ethic, motivation, dedication, follow through, and creativity. Only fully
completed applications with the required attachments will be considered.
www.MilwaukeeNARIFoundation.org to complete the
application online.
Applications are due to the Milwaukee NARI Foundation by June 1, 2016. The recipient(s) will be notified by
July 1, 2016.
Ernst Law Group Brain Injury Caregivers Scholarship
Deadline: July 31 - annually
http://www.ernstlawgroup.com/brain-injury-caregivers-scholarship/
Deadline for Applications is: July 31, annually
As passionate advocates for injury victims, we at the Ernst Law Group want to recognize the efforts of caregivers and help
them achieve their goals in life. Being a student is never easy, and often involves working a job as well as putting in long
hours of study. This is particularly challenging for those who also care for a loved one with a brain injury. We hope that this
scholarship will help make the road to education easier and allow caregivers to pursue the career they dream of.
Our client Ernst Law Group is offering an annual scholarship for caregivers of those who suffer from brain injuries. The Ernst
Law Group Brain Injury Caregivers Scholarship offers $1,000 to a student whose life has been touched by a loved one’s
injury.
EverSpark Autism Awareness Scholarship
Deadline: August 30, 2016
http://www.eversparkinteractive.com/autism-awareness-scholarship
Deadline for Applications: August 30th
We understand the challenges autism presents to students affected by it, and know how difficult it can be to consider going to
college. With the Autism Awareness Scholarship, we aim to encourage students to pursue their secondary education. We also
want to raise awareness for autism by encouraging students to study related fields in college. Together, we can reduce and even
eliminate the effects of autism, and we want to help students who wish to pursue a career doing just that. We know that studying
such an intense subject is difficult, so we hope the $1,000 scholarship will help students succeed in a real and tangible way.
Enhanced Insurance Scholarship Program
$ 2,500
Deadline: October 31, 2016
Any major or program
Essay Contest “What Insurance Means to Me”
HS Senior, All college
http://www.enhancedinsurance.com/scholarships/
Vi-Tae Scholarship
$ 1000
Deadline: December 30, 2016
Vi-Tae creates and markets natural and organic beauty & personal care products for the niche group of health conscious
individuals.We have decided to reward brilliant needy students by offering an academic scholarship opportunity. The
scholarship will be a total amount of 1000 US dollars, covering tuition expenses of the successful individual. We want to
help you get the education that will inspire you to inspire the world!
Eligibility
-Must be a student enrolled in a university in the United States of America
-Must demonstrate need
-Must demonstrate promise and ability in their chosen area of study
-Must be a citizen of the United States of America
All the details of scholarship are given below:
Website : http://www.vi-tae.com/pages/scholarship-available-at-vi-tae-com
Email address : scholarship@vi-tae.com
Number of Positions: 1
Reward Amount: $1000
Submission Deadline: 30th of December 2016.
Future of Assisted Living Scholarship
$ 2000
Deadline: December 31, 2016
SeniorAdvisor.com, the premier ratings and reviews site for senior services providers nationwide, is proud to announce our
third annual scholarship for advancement in higher education. This is a general scholarship which will award each of the
selected applicants with a scholarship award of $2,000. This scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in an
accredited college or university during the academic year. In our third year, the scholarship is being expanded to students in
Canada (excluding Quebec).
Selection and Eligibility CriteriaThe annual scholarship award is for three (3) students enrolled in an associate's degree,
bachelor's degree or graduate level program at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university during the 2016-2017
academic year.
The following are ineligible to apply:
Employees of SeniorAdvisor.com, A Place for Mom, Inc., or A Place for Mom Canada, Inc.An immediate family (spouse,
parent, child, sibling and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) of an employee of SeniorAdvisor.com, A
Place for Mom, Inc., or A Place for Mom Canada, Inc.
A person living in the same household, whether or not related, of an employee of SeniorAdvisor.com, A Place for Mom, Inc.,
or A Place for Mom Canada, Inc.
Applicants must include a 250-word maximum introductory bio with their 500-750 word essay and sign the Scholarship
Award Agreement.
A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to three (3) individual students who write the most compelling essay as judged by
SeniorAdvisor.com staff.
Guidelines for Applicants
Please include the following three items in your submission:
250 word maximum introductory bio about yourself – you may choose to include your work or educational background, why
you're seeking a degree in your field, and why this scholarship interested you.
500-750 word essay response to the question: How can your major of study improve the lives of seniors in assisted living
facilities in your town?
Signed and dated Scholarship Award Agreement.
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2016
Scholarship award recipients will be announced by January 31, 2017.
How to Apply
Email scholarship@senioradvisor.com to submit your essay, introductory bio, and signed Scholarship Award Agreement.
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