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NLHS 2023 Scholarships

AB Nicholas

This is a highly competitive statewide scholarship, renewable for up to four years. You must have been a member or manager for your high school basketball team. Recipients are not allowed to play basketball for their college team. This scholarship opens on February 1st, 2023.

40 available
$10,000/yr
Common Scholarship: NO
Website
DUE: 4/30/23

April Strohmeyer Memorial

Open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application. In addition to the essay that is part of the common scholarship application, applicants must submit at least a two-paragraph essay on "What mental health means to me."

1-2 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES+
DUE: 3/29/23

Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs

Applicants must be an individual member, son, daughter or legal ward of a family, having a current season’s (2022-2023) membership in an AWSC recognized club with two consecutive seasons of prior membership.

Nine available

$300-$2000

APPLY

DUE 1/5/2023

Camp Douglas Farmer’s Co-Op

Anyone is eligible. Priority may be given to Co-op customers. This application must be turned in directly to the Co-op. Applications turned in by the counseling office are not accepted.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO
APPLY
DUE: 3/1/23

Camp Douglas Lions

Preference given to students who have demonstrated community involvement.

1 available

$500

Common Scholarship: Yes

Due: 3/29/23

Camp Douglas Masonic Lodge

This scholarship was founded by the Camp Douglas Masonic Lodge for students pursuing any field of study who demonstrate strong character.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO
APPLY
DUE: 4/1/22

Carol and Kieran Grogan Memorial

Open to students entering the fields of nursing or education. An essay is required.

1 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: Yes
DUE: 3/29/23

Castle Rock Family ATV Club

Open to students who are members of the CRFATV Club or are an immediate relative of a member.

1 available
$2,100
APPLY
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 4/1/22

Castle Rock Harley Owners Group

Open to all.
2 available
$750
APPLY
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 4/1/23

Clifton Sportsman's Club

Students must have a 2.5+ GPA . Preference given to students pursuing a degree related to natural resources/environmental science

One available

$500

APPLY

Common Scholarship: No

Due: 3/31/23

Friends of Buckhorn State Park

This scholarship is designed for students entering a natural resources related field. 

1 available
$1000
APPLY
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 4/1/2023

Fusionetics

Priority given to students entering medical or science related fields. Use Common Scholarship Application.

1 available
$1,500
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Go 2 Care Academic Achievement

Priority given to students entering medical field, but open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application. 

1 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Hess Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop

Open to students entering medical field. Application must be submitted to the address by the due date. Late applications will not be considered. Application must be filled out by hand. Official transcript must be included.

Multiple available
$2,500
Common Scholarship: NO
APPLY
DUE: 4/1/23

Hess Memorial Hospital Foundation

Priority given to students entering medical field, but open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Hustler Booster’s Club

Open to all. Must be willing to volunteer at HustlerFest to receive award. Use Common Scholarship Application.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Juneau County EAA Chapter 1365

Open to High School Seniors in Juneau County pursuing a discipline that supports the aviation industry such as: alternative energy, air traffic control, engineering, mathematics, welding, machining, pilot, etc. 

1 Available
$1000
Common Scholarship App: NO
APPLY
Due: 4/7/23

Juneau County Home and Community Education

This scholarship is designed for students pursuing a field in family and consumer science, agriculture, or education. This application must be mailed to the following address:

HCE Scholarship Committee
c/o Juneau County HCE President
2894 Overgaard Road
Mauston WI 53948

1 or more available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO
APPLY
Due: 4/8/2023

Juneau County Retired Educators

Must be entering the field of education.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Application
DUE: 3/17/23

Juneau County Tavern League

Open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application.

1 available
$300
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Junior Engineer Turbine (JET)

Open to all students. Engineering, music, and nursing majors preferred. Message to Applicants and Parents

1 Available

$1500

Common Scholarship: NO

APPLY

DUE: 3/29/2023

Kids and Mentors Outdoors – Tradition Forward

Open to students who are entering an outdoors-related field. Examples include wildlife biology or natural resources management.

2 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES

DUE: 3/29/23

Launch

Open to all. Financial need is considered.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Lemonweir Longbeards

Preference is given to students who are entering an outdoors-related field. Preference is given to turkey hunters. Use Common Scholarship Application.

1 available
$250
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Loren and Helen Walker Foundation

Open to students attending a technical school, but not for general studies. Must be enrolled in classes leading to a technical degree. Must attach information sheet to application letter. Make sure to include all required information. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Must have a 2.5 GPA in technical school to receive award.

Multiple available
$3,500
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 4/9/23

Macomber Scholarship

Open to all. Preference given to students entering the field of education and are in the top 50% of their graduating class.

One available

$500

APPLY

DUE: 4/15/23

Marquis Energy

The scholarship requires applicants to complete three essay questions (500-750 words) and provide one teacher recommendation. Students must read through these terms and conditions and submit this photo release.

Multiple Available

Up to $2500

APPLY

DUE: 4/1/2023

Mediacom Communications

Open to all. This is a highly competitive multi-state award, but we have had a winner.

55 areawide available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: NO
Website
DUE: 1/30/23

Mill Haven Foods

Open to students who have lettered in at least one varsity sport and have a 2.0 or higher GPA. Use Common Scholarship Application. Requires two letters of recommendation and an official high school transcript. Award given at the end of the first semester.

2 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

National Honor Society

Recipient is chosen by NHS members. No application is submitted. Award given at the end of the first semester.

2 available
$250
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: TBD

New Lisbon American Legion

Open to all. Preference given to students whose families are service members. Use Common Scholarship Application.

1 available
$300
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

New Lisbon American Legion Auxiliary

Open to all. One scholarship generally given to student attending four-year college and one given to student attending technical college. Use Common Scholarship Application.

2 available
$300
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

New Lisbon Chamber of Commerce

Open to all.

1-4 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO
APPLY
DUE: 3/31/22

New Lisbon Community Closet

Open to all. Candidates must submit official transcript and attendance records for junior and senior years.

1 available
$1,000
APPLY
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 4/1/22

NLHS Scholarship Committee

Open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application. By submitting this application, you are applying for the following scholarships: Mortensen, Loboda, Puhl, Donovan, Bires, McCallum, Walleye North America, Ferdon, Norris, Harris. These scholarships have different requirements/priorities.

12 available
$300-$2,100
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

New Lisbon Lions Club

Open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application.

3 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

New Lisbon School Personnel

Open to all. Requires two recommendations – one from school and one from outside school. Awardee must achieve 2.5 or higher GPA during the first semester of college to receive award. Submit to Mrs. Leah Faber.

Multiple available
$550- $1,000
APPLY
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 4/1/23

New Lisbon Sports Club

Open to all. Priority given to students pursuing outdoors/wildlife-related field. Use Common Scholarship Application.

2 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

New Lisbon Wrestling Club

Must have participated in wrestling program.

1 available
$500
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Nicholas Pudenz Memorial

Open to all. Use Common Scholarship Application. In addition to the essay that is part of the Common Scholarship Application, applicants must submit at a least two-paragraph essay on “What Mental Health Means to Me.”

1-3 available
$500-$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES+
DUE: 3/29/23

Oakdale Credit Union

Open to all.

1 available
$500 - $1,000
Common Scholarship: NO
Website
DUE: 3/18/23

Oakdale Electric Cooperative

No application required. Students must have attended Youth Leadership Conference the summer between junior and senior year and submitted required essay to be considered.

3 available
$1,000 - $1,500
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: TBD

Outdoor Forever Natural Resources

Must be a senior in Juneau County majoring in one of the following Natural Resources Field: Fisheries, Water Resources, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Soil & Waste Resources, Wildlife Ecology, or Conservation Enforcement. To Apply send current GPA, application and cover letter stating career goals and intended field of study to:

Outdoors Forever
PO Box 361
Mauston, WI 53948

One Available
$1000
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 4/15/22

Pepsi Community

The purpose of the Pepsi Community Scholarship is to reward individuals who are passionate about creating a better future by recognizing student leadership and citizenship, as well as school and community involvement

Ten Available

$1000

APPLY

Common Scholarship: NO

Due: 3/31/23

PTC

Parents must have been involved in PTC. Volunteerism must be addressed in essay. Use Common Scholarship Application. Award given at the end of the first semester with proof of 2.5 or higher GPA and enrollment for second semester.

Multiple available
$500 - $1,000
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Slater

Open to students who have lettered in at least one varsity sport and have a 2.0 or higher GPA. Use Common Scholarship Application. Requires two letters of recommendation and an official high school transcript. Award given at the end of the first semester.

1 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23

Winter Wanderers Snowmobile Club

Open to students who has a family member in the Winter Wanderers Snowmobile club. Must demonstrate 2.0 or greater GPA.  Applications should include a letter of recommendation, letter including personal information (name, birth date, address, phone number), and a written essay with a minimum of 500 words answering, "How does snowmobiling affect tourism in Juneau County?"

2 available
$500

APPLY
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 4/1/23

Wisconsin Cattlemen’s/Cattlewomen’s

Open to students. Must have a background in the beef, veal, or dairy industry. Preference given to students enrolled in an agriculture-related field. Preference given to family of WCA members.

5 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO
Website
DUE: 2/18/22

Wisconsin Professional Engineers

Available to students who are majoring in engineering or engineering-related fields in a college or technical school.

8 available
$500 - $2,100
Common Scholarship: NO
Website
DUE: 12/20/21

Wisconsin Professional Police

Any Wisconsin resident enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a two- or four-year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement-related field – which does not include law school – is eligible.

Multiple available
Amount Varies
Common Scholarship: NO
Website
DUE: 2/1/23

Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriff’s Association

Available to full-time students enrolled in criminal justice programs at any college or university.

7 available
$500
Common Scholarship: NO
Website
DUE: 3/6/23

Wisconsin State Telephone Foundation

No application initially required. New Lisbon High School Counselor selects two candidates based on class ranking who then submit an application. The recipient of New Lisbon’s Academic Excellence Scholarship is not eligible for this scholarship.

2 available
$1,500
Common Scholarship: NO
DUE: 2/10/23

Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials

Open to all. Applicants must prepare an essay based on an interview with the district administrator or district bookkeeper.

5 available
$1,000-$4,000
Common Scholarship: NO
Website
DUE: 2/01/23

York Memorial

Open to all students with a 2.5 or higher GPA. Must be a non-user of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Any substance-related violation of the NLHS athletic code makes a candidate ineligible for this award. Use Common Scholarship Application. This scholarship is awarded second semester of freshman year and first semester of sophomore year after submission of grades and class schedules.

1 available
$1,000
Common Scholarship: YES
DUE: 3/29/23