The PDC Football Club will be awarding scholarships to two graduating seniors to honor their dedication and commitment to our program, school, and community. 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Member of the Senior Class of Prairie du Chien High School
2. Member of the PDC Football Team all four years of High School
3. Member of hte Tough Club going into your Senior year.
4. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
5. Post secondary education plans
6. The winners of the scholarships must be willing to work three hours at the 2024 Pigskin Classic (PDC Football Club Fundraiser) on June 22nd.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE:

Selection will be made by a committee formed from the PDC Football Club Board.

VALUE:

$500 for each scholarship. Payment will be made at the end of your first semester in college. A transcript will need to be submitted to the PDC Football Club as proof of enrollment. 

PLEASE HAND TO THE GUIDEANCE OFFICE:

1. Transcript
2. A letter stating why you are deserving of the scholarship. Please include in the letter: a) what the sport of football has taught you, b) examples of what you have done with the PDC Football team off the field (i.e. Leaders in Action, serving the community/school, officiating flag football, concessions, etc.), c)where you plan to attend college. 

DUE DATE:

Friday, April 26, 2024

Scholarship Amount: $500.00

Application Due Date: April 26, 2024

Requirements:

• GPA of at least 3.0
• Attending a College, University, or Technical College
• Pursuing a Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Degree

Selection Process: Applications are reviewed and recipient is selected by Cari Polodna and the Polodna Family.

Award Process: The Scholarship recipient will be announced at class night/awards night. A scholaship check will be issued upon receipt of first semester grades and and second semester enrollment in classes. 

Any questions: Contact - Cari Polodna at scpolodna@icloud.com

Requirements for Eligibility:

Any student planning to continue their education in the fields of Dentistry, Healthcare, or Business. The applicant should have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Anyone applying with a GPA lower than 3.0 will be reviewed at the discretion of the scholarship donors. The applicant must be planning or enrolled in an accredited trade school, community college, or university.

Application: Please include a copy of your high school transcript. Additionally, the application will include an essay. The essay should be a minimum of one page, single spaced. Use 12-point, Times New Roman font. Include an additional page highlighting academic, extracurricular and community achievements.

The essay should address the following questions:

• Who you are now, and who you hope to be in five years?
• Other than your accomplishments in school, tell us what makes you most proud of yourself.
• What degree you will be pursuing and why?
• And finally, if you had to name the most influential person in your life, who would it be, and why?

One (1), with the possibility of one additional, depending on the amount/quality of submitted applications. (This is decided by the donors)

Applications are due to the Guidance Office by April 26, 2024

Scholarship Contact Information:

bjorn@prairieduchiendentistry.com

Jonathan D. Steger was a 2005 graduate of Prairie du Chien High School who was actively involved in FFA, agriculture, farm mechanics, hunting, and raising livestock.  He lived life to the fullest but always kept his priorities in line helping others, spending time with family and friends, and working to keep farmers' equipment in the fields and productive.

It is the wish and desire of the Steger family to honor a Prairie du Chien High School graduating senior who seeks to further their education by carrying on this legacy.

Requirements for Eligibility:

1.  Member of the Senior Class of Prairie du Chien High School

2.  Scholarship applicant must plan to attend a 4-year college or university or pursue a degree at a 2-year technical college

3.  Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

4.  Scholarship applicant must meet or have participated in at least one of the following to be considered for the award: 

• FFA
• 4-H
• Worked for or helped on a farm
• Has a desire to pursue an Agricultural or Agricultural Mechanic related degree after graduation

One $500 scholarship will be awarded.

Check will be made out to the student and school on the 1st day of the second semester. 

Application packet due to the Guidance Office by 3:00 pm on April 26, 2024. 

1. Applicant's transcript 

2. No more than a one page, handwritten or typed, letter stating the following:

 - Where and what degree will you be pursuing at college? 

 - Why do you deserve this scholarship? 

The Southwest Wisconsin Chapter of The Prairie Enthusiasts (TPE) Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to individuals interested in or currently pursuing higher education in the conservation or environmental fields. 

TPE Southwest Wisconsin Chapter, defined by Crawford, Richland, Iowa and Grant Counties, sponsors up to 2 $1,000 scholarships to assist a qualified individual to reach their goals in these fields. 

Rules and Eligibility Requirements:

1. Applicants must be interested in or currently pursuing studies in the fields of conservation or environmentalism and one of the following:

• A resident or former resident of the aforementioned WI counties or, 
• Currently, enrolled in a college or other institution of higher learning in the aforementioned WI Counties

1. The committee will withdraw the scholarship for any applicant who does not enroll in a conservation and environmental field. The scholarship will be paid directly to the student upon successful completion of their first college or tech school semester. 
2. This is not a loan and will not have to be paid back.
3. Age gender, race, religion, or disability is not a basis of determination of eligibility. 
4. Applications and supporting documentation not submitted on the correct form, incomplete, filled out incorrectly, or not submitted by the deadline will automatically be disqualified from the selection process.
5. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that all of the necessary requirements are met, and all documentation is submitted by the deadline. 

APPLICATION PACKET TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Completed application
2. Completed questionnaire form.
3. Application materials must emailed or scanned no later than April 30, 2024 to Debbie Pavick, dpavick@me.com; please put SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT in the subject line. 

Before you apply for an Ab Nicholas Scholarship check to see that you meet all of the eligibility requirements:

Athletic Requirements

• You must be participating in your high school's boys or girls basketball program during this (your senior) year either as a player or a manager.

Financial Requirements

• The foundation uses your completed Free Application For Student Aid form (FAFSA) to determine financial need.
• You may also apply for and receive other financial aid

Educational Requirements

• You must be a senior graduating this year from a Wisconsin high school - public or private.
• You must attend a University of Wisconsin System school as a full-time student (at least 12 credits), enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year program.
• To renew your scholarship, you must maintain performance consistent with the original award criteria, including a cumulative grade point average greater than 2.0.

Other Requirements

• You must be a bona fide resident of Wisconsin.
• You will need a unique student ID number for the UW System school(s) you are applying to.
• You will need a completed FAFSA form on file (Free Application For Student Aid) for your application to be considered.
• You will need to file an application online during the enrollment period of February 1 - April 30 of your senior year.

This year the Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation will offer scholarships to approximately 100 Wisconsin public and private high school graduates based on need, academic achievement and character. The annual scholarships - $10,000 for four-year programs and $5,000 for two-year programs-are renewable for the length of the program.

You can find more information at the Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation website, www.AbNicholasScholars.org.

Scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are available online only starting February 1 and must be submitted by April 30, 2024. 

Criteria:

High School Diploma
GPA of at least 3.0
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Career
Two Letters of Recommendation
 

Scholarship Amount:
$500.00

Application Due: May 1, 2024

Selection Process:
Applications are processed and scored by the Prairie du Chien Police Department.

Award Process:
Scholarship recipient will be announced at class night/awards night. Scholarship check will be issued upon receipt of first semester grades and second semester enrollment classes. Contact Lieutenant Tara Henry. 

Questions:
If you have questions contact Lieutenant Tara Henry at 608-326-2421 or thenry@prairieduchien-wi.gov

Abuse as we all know has no boundaries. Abuse can be drugs/alcohol, mental, or physical abuse, how dealt with, what you learned from it, and what was right or wrong (in your own opinion) and the way the incident or problem was handled. 

To qualify to win a $500 Scholarship - All you have to do is write an essay (600-800) words, double spaced, about a personal encounter you or someone you know has had with abuse.

1. You must currently be a high school senior
2. Your school must be in: Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin
3. You must have plans to attend college or plans for a training program, JATC, Military, etc. 

Note: All essays submitted are the sole property of the Prevention Magazine, LLC and are subject ot editing. The writer of the winning essay will receive the scholarship and have his or her essay and photo published in Prevention magazine. For additioanl questions please call: 208-287-0375. 

Please email the following information: 

• Full Name
• Grade
• School
• Transcripts
• Address 
• Color Photo

to preventionmagazine1@gmail.com

It is the wish of the Prairie du Chien Class of 1986 to honor two Prairie du Chien High School graduating seniors (one male and one female) for participation in athletics, as well as academic achievements.

Requirements:

1. Member of the Senior Class of Prairie du Chien High School
2. Plan to attend a 4-year College or University
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
4. Participated in at least two high school sports, including one varsity sport
5. The winner of the scholarship must be willing to work three hours at the Class of 1986 Golf Fundraiser in August

Due to the Guidance Office by May 1, 2024:

1. Transcript
2. List of Involvement
3. Letter stating why you deserve the scholarship and where you will be fulfilling your post-secondary education. 

1 - $500 to a graduating male
1 - $500 to a graduating female

It is the wish of the Prairie du Chien Class of 1986 to honor two Prairie du Chien High School graduating seniors (one male and one email) for participation in athletics, as well as academic achievements. 

Requirements:

1. Member of the Senior Class of Prairie du Chien High School
2. Plan to attend a Technical College
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
4. Participated in at least two high school sports, including one varsity sport
5. The winner of the scholarship must be willing to work three hours at the Class of 1986 Golf Fundraiser in August 

Please hand into the Guidance Office by May 1, 2024:

1. Transcript
2. List of involvement
3. Letter stating why you deserve the scholarship and where you will be fulfilling your post-secondary education. 

1 - $250 graduating male

1 - $250 graduating female

History:

Linda grew up near Bloomington, Wisconsin. She worked and volunteered in her community as well as working for the Prairie du Chien School District. She split her time working at BAK, the High School, C.O.V.E and Wyalusing Academy in her years of service to Prairie du Chien, along with raising her 2 children with her husband Tom. Linda passed away on January 4^th, 2022, after a long battle of unexplained medical issues. Her compassion, work ethic, and love for her job and the people she worked with is the foundation of this scholarship.

The Linda M. Parkins Memorial Scholarship will be offering a $500.00 scholarship to one graduating Senior of Prairie du Chien High School. The award will be based on grades and the qualities the recipient demonstrates. The medical field holds many areas of unexplained and unsolved medical mysteries. This scholarship will be given to a recipient pursuing further education in the medical field.

Requirements:

• 3.0 GPA or higher on high school transcript
• Planning or continuing education
  • 2 year Junior College or Technical Institute
  • 4 year college
• Demonstrates characteristics advantageous of the Medical Field Professional
  • Compassionate
  • Committed
  • Dedicated to the cause
  • Caring
  • Tender-hearted

Selection Process: Application will be reviewed by the Linda Parkins Family and the recipient will be selected by unanimous vote.

Award Process:  Scholarship recipient will be notified of their award at Prairie du Chien School’s Senior Night.

One $500.00 Scholarship to a graduating Senior. 

The purpose of the Prairie du Chien Booster Club scholarship is to assist graduating Prairie du Chien High School seniors with college expenses. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement and a high level of participation in Prairie du Chien.

Requirements: To be considered for this honor, the student must meet the following requirements:

1. Member of the Senior Class of Prairie du Chien High School
2. Plan to attend post-secondary education at a university, college, or technical school
3. Participated in at least one high school sport
4. Demonstrated achievements in athletics
5. Success in academics
6. Strict adherence to the athletic code

Scholarship Committee:

Selection will be made by a committee consisting of the Prairie du Chien Booster Club Members. The scholarship awards will be announced at the PDCHS Class Night Ceremony.

Award: 

$500 each for two graduating students of Prairie du Chien High School. Will be awarded during the second semester of college. Participants will need to provide a first semester transcript with a GPA of 2.0 and have completed 12 credits to be eligible for the scholarship. 

Turn into the Guidance office:

1. Application Form
2. Essays
3. Transcript

Due by May 3, 2024

2024 Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship Essay Requirements

1. Entrants must prepare an essay addressing the 2024 WTA Scholarship program topic: What strategies can be implemented by town officials in collaboration with citizens to maintain civility in local government?
2. The typed (not handwritten) essay should be between 500 and 1,000 words and double spaced.
3. Essays must include a bibliographic listing of sources used.
4. The completed essay should be postmarked no later than May 24, 2024, and mailed to the address at the bottom of the Background Information sheet. 

Scholarship Information

Your thoughts-combined with your writing skills and creativity - can put you in line to receive one of seven scholarships.

Rural Mutual Insurance Company, Wisconsin Towns Association, and Scott Construction, Inc. are again offering the following scholarships to winners of an essay contest. Scholarships will be awarded on the following basis:

• Two (2) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the students with the highest-ranking essay score from a town or village insured by Rural Mutual Insurance Company as of May 1, 2024. 
• Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the top five additional students with the highest ranking essay scores.

Additional information:

• All applicants must graduate from a Wisconsin public or private high school in 2024 and plan to attend a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2024. 
• Essays will be judged independently on originality and subject matter in relation to the topic. The essay must also contain correct spelling, grammer, and punctuation. 
• Judging will be completed by August 9, 2024.
• Recipients will be announced by August 23, 2024. Proof of enrollment in a Wisconsin public or private college is required to receive a scholarship. 

The WCA Group Health Trust (GHT) is once again proud to sponsor five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. 

To be eligible to receive a scholarship from GHT, the applicant must enroll as a full-time undergraduate student at a Wisconsin university or college, either public or private, in the fall 2024 term. The applicant must be working towards a career in health care services. The applicant or the applicants spouse, parent, grandparent or guardian must be a GHT member. Please note, past recipients are not eligible for consideration.

ITEMS OF NOTE:

1)  *NEW* you DO NOT need to be an upperclassman to be eligible to receive this scholarship. 

2)  Please upload one letter of recommendation (.PDF REQUIRED) from a teacher, advisor, or peer.  The letter of recommendation must include the author's name, address, phone number, and email address.

3)  Please upload an essay (.PDF REQUIRED) about your future goals and career plans. Your essay should also include information on any volunteer work and extracurricular activities. Please limit your essay to 1,000 words.

4)  Please upload your most recent transcript (.PDF REQUIRED) providing Grade Point Average (GPA).

5)  INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Please submit your scholarship application no later than June 7, 2024.

Winners will be announced on August 2, 2024.