2024 Wisconsin Scholarships

Wisconsin is not immune from the nationwide trend of rising tuition costs. The average tuition for Wisconsin universities is a whopping $13,383.00 and the total cost of attendance is $27,926.00. 64% of student graduates in Wisconsin graduate with an average debt load of $31,705.00. That’s why hundreds of thousands of students in Wisconsin turn either to scholarships or student loans.

These WI scholarships are available for men, women and a variety of students in Wisconsin, and any Wisconsin resident regardless of their interests or background. Wisconsin scholarships are available for college students, for adults going back to school, and all types of WI students or WI residents, and especially targeted to help middle class families afford a top-of-the-line education. The best part about these scholarships is they are easy (many require nothing more than filling out a simple form) and they don’t need to be paid back!

While some scholarships are easy and can be completed in under 30 seconds, others require more upfront information. We’ve marked easy scholarships with a little “Easy Apply” so you can prioritize them. This is the complete list of the best scholarships for Wisconsin residents.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for WI residents?

There are 260 scholarships totaling $814,008.00 available to Wisconsin residents. You can easily browse through all 260 scholarships below.

How many scholarships are available for moms and single moms in Wisconsin?

Moms in Wisconsin are eligible for all the same scholarships as WI residents. Therefore, the 260 scholarships worth $814,008.00 mentioned above is also available to moms and single moms. In addition, however, you can check out additional scholarships for moms, which have been provided exclusively for moms and single moms, and you can find from the main scholarship search engine page.

How many scholarships are available for college students in Wisconsin?

260 scholarships worth $814,008.00 are available for college students in WI. In addition, we encourage current college students in Wisconsin to check scholarships by school and, specifically, colleges in Wisconsin for more options. Here are links for scholarships at the 20 largest colleges in Wisconsin:

Alverno College
Bellin College
Beloit College
Cardinal Stritch University
Carroll University
Carthage College
Edgewood College
Lakeland University
Lawrence University
Maranatha Baptist University
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Mount Mary University
Northland College
Ripon College
Viterbo University
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Madison Area Technical College

How many scholarships are available for high school seniors in Wisconsin?

260 scholarships totaling $814,008.00 are available for high school seniors in WI. In addition, we encourage current high school students to check out more from the scholarship search engine.

Do I need to be a resident of WI to apply to these scholarships?

Our scholarship search automatically returns scholarships by all different types of requirements. The below scholarships are either explicitly available for Wisconsin residents, or they do not require specific state residency at all and are therefore available to WI students and residents, as well as others across the country.

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Alice E. Smith Fellowship
Sponsor:
Wisconsin Historical Society
Applicant must be a professional or nonprofessional writer, academic, or independent scholars. Cover sheet, resume, and completed book proposal (see link to book proposal form) are required to be submitted. Applications are accepted year round.
Deadline:
None
$2,000.00
Merit and Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Wisconsin
Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident who enrolled at an accredited school and is the child, wife, or widow of a veteran, granddaughters and great-granddaughters of veterans are eligible if they are American Legion Auxiliary members. Minimum 3.2 GPA and financial need required.
Deadline:
March 15
$1,000.00
State President's Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Wisconsin
Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident who enrolled at an accredited school and is the child, wife, or widow of a veteran, granddaughters and great-granddaughters of veterans are eligible if they are American Legion Auxiliary members. Minimum 3.2 GPA and financial need required.
Deadline:
March 15
$1,000.00
Child Welfare Scholarship
Sponsor:
American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Wisconsin
Applicant must be a Wisconsin resident who enrolled at an accredited school and is the child, wife, or widow of a veteran, granddaughters and great-granddaughters of veterans are eligible if they are American Legion Auxiliary members. Minimum 3.2 GPA and financial need required.
Deadline:
March 15
$1,000.00
Van Dyke Award
Sponsor:
Saint Norbert College
Applicant must be a full-time student to recognize quality academic preparation with participation in high school activities, community service projects and leadership roles.
Deadline:
None
$5,500.00
Amy Louise Hunter Fellowship
Sponsor:
Wisconsin Historical Society
Application, supplemental materials, or book manuscript eligible for publication by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin Press are required to be submitted. Applicant is encouraged to discuss his or her project with the editorial director prior to submission.
Deadline:
Open
$2,000.00
Kohler Co. College Scholarship
Sponsor:
Kohler Company
Applicant must be an employee or the child of an employee of Kohler Co. (or U.S. or Canadian subsidiary).
Deadline:
February 15
$3,500.00
Legacy Scholarship
Sponsor:
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE)
Applicant must be a full-time incoming freshman student with a parent or grandparent who is an alumnus of MSOE. Indication of alumni relation must be indicated on the admission application.
Deadline:
None
$1,000.00
Sau-Wing Lam Music Scholarship
Sponsor:
Beloit College
Applicant must demonstrate talent with bowed string instruments. Selection is based upon recorded audition and recommendations by music instructors. Recipient agrees to participate in at least one performing ensemble during the year.
Deadline:
January 15
$5,000.00
Marjorie Brown Leff Music Scholarship
Sponsor:
Beloit College
Applicant must demonstrate talent in vocal or instrumental music, keyboard performance, or music composition. Selection is based upon audition and recommendations by music instructors. Recipient must agree to participate in one performing arts ensemble each semester.
Deadline:
January 15
$5,000.00
Rotary Overseas/American Field Service/Youth for Understanding Scholarship
Sponsor:
Beloit College
Applicants must be returning from a substantial overseas experience. Minimum 3.0 GPA and 500-word essay discussing their international experience are required.
Deadline:
January 15
$5,000.00
Warch Scholarship
Sponsor:
Lawrence University
Selection based up on high school record, recommendations, and extracurricular achievements.
Deadline:
January 15
$18,000.00
Conservatory Scholarship
Sponsor:
Lawrence University
Selection based upon musical talent, audition with faculty, and assessed potential in composition or musical education.
Deadline:
January 15
$18,000.00
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