Building Community Through Education
Whether established to honor or memorialize a loved one, to recognize a specific academic institution, or to support a particular field of study, Scholarship Funds provide benefits to students that affect their lives and our community today and for future generations.
Ready to Apply?
If you are ready to apply for a scholarship that is available to apply for through our online portal, click the button below to create an account and begin. If you have questions, please contact Sue Nelson, program director, for support.
Activity Sheet
Many of the scholarship applications you will find online require a listing of extracurricular and service activities. You may find it helpful to download this form, complete it, and have it available to upload on the applications you plan to submit.
Learn More
Interested in applying for a scholarship through the Community Foundation, but not sure where to start? Watch this informational video on the services we offer through our scholarship program to local students and school counselors.
GEOGRAPHIC
Students generally living or attending school within the Wausau and
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Leon & Alma Burger Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Pursuing the fields of health, teaching, or commerce |
Walter (Coke) Fehl Hockey Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Hockey player from the Wausau area |
Coenen Family Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Demonstrating community service, leadership, and financial need |
Luthra Family Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Pursuing the fields of health or human services, planning to attend the Universities of Wisconsin |
Rotary Club of Wausau Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Community service and leadership roles |
John H.A. Stubbe Memorial Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Participated in curling, softball, or baseball and is planning to attend a Wisconsin school of higher education |
Carol Verhasselt Legacy Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Pursue a degree in the arts |
Wausau Area H.O.P.E. Hmong Women Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Hmong minority woman; with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater; embraces the Hmong culture and acts as a positive role model for younger girls; exhibits character, motivation, and/or experience in overcoming obstacles; displays a desire to better the community. |
Neng & Bao Xiong Volvo Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Demonstrated volunteerism, service to the community, and acceptance of cultural differences |
Tong Phia Xiong & Sal Lor Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Student must demonstrate honor and respect for others |
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| AROW Global Corporation Scholarship Deadline: March 15 AROW employee’s children, any student pursuing a degree in engineering, or any field of study |
Connexus Association Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Business or Education major; 3.5 GPA; and at least two extracurricular activities throughout their high school career |
Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Students of Hmong descent demonstrating concern and commitment to improving the community Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey |
Carol Hoops Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Graduating senior, GED graduate, traditional or nontraditional college student from Northcentral Wisconsin Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey |
Marvin C. Schuette Memorial Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Wausau Homes’ employee children Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey |
Archie C. Towle Aviation Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Strong desire to pursue a career in aviation and living within a 50-mile radius of Wausau |
Kimberly A. Van Den Elzen Memorial Scholarship Deadline: March 15 Pursuing a career in human resources and demonstrating a commitment to the community and welfare of others Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey |
Wausau Area Builders Association Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Graduating high school seniors planning a career in the building shelter trades industry, and/or students with a parental or grandparent affiliation with the WABA |
Lincoln County |
| Macdonald Foundation Work Ethic Scholarship Deadline: March 1 Demonstrate a strong work ethic and attending a four-year campus within the Universities of Wisconsin system Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey |
Oneida County |
| OjO-Dor Scholarship Deadline: March 15 Lakeland Union High School seniors, based on academic achievement, financial need, future educational promise, and leadership |
Roger & Mary Pukall Memorial Scholarship Deadline: March 15 Children of Pukall Lumber Company employees or Lakeland Union High School seniors or recent graduates planning to enroll, or currently enrolled, in a Wood Technology or Wood Science program (most likely at NTC in Antigo) |
Taylor County |
| Kyle R. Long Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Medford, Gilman, and Rib Lake High School seniors: 1) with special educational needs or learning disabilities; 2) planning to pursue a career working with special educational needs or learning disabled students; or, 3) hardworking graduating senior with demonstrated financial need |
Langlade County |
| Bradley Foundation Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Antigo graduating senior concerned for the welfare of the school and its students; leadership and participation in school organizations; above average academics reflecting a distinguished effort |
| William K. Gottschalk Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Engineering or accounting student attending UWSP at Wausau or Northcentral Technical College Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey |
Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships Deadline: March 15 Resident of Wisconsin wishing to pursue a career in the aviation or aerospace field Scholarship awards include the:
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Harry K. Wrench Jr. Memorial College Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Exceptional scholastic achievement; potential for success in student’s chosen field; leadership and involvement in community; diversified interests and well-rounded personality Preference will be given to children of Wisconsin Fuel & Light employees as of its closing on April 1, 2000 |
SCHOOL DISTRICT
| Russell Sliwicki Memorial Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Pursuing the field of agriculture |
| James T. Schremp Memorial Scholarship Deadline: March 15 Graduating senior scholar athlete planning to attend a University of Wisconsin school – with preference given to UW-Madison students pursuing a degree in business |
| Joseph C. Kucirek Memorial Law Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Newman High School graduates planning to attend law school |
| Ben Christianson Earth Steward Scholarship Steve Hansen Earth Steward Scholarship Deadline: February 15 One application utilized for the two scholarship awards Wausau East senior, dedicated to the environment, displaying a strong work ethic, a desire to do things right, and to make things better. Preference is given to students interested in pursuing an education and career in earth sciences |
Gary & Joanne Leonard Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Wausau East and Wausau West graduating seniors planning to pursue an education at UW-Stout in any field of study |
Wausau East Girl’s Swim Team Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Wausau East senior, involved with the girl’s swim team for at least three years including senior year and qualified for team recognition |
Wausau School District Secretaries & Paraprofessionals Scholarship Deadline: March 31 Senior from Wausau West or Wausau East and a child or grandchild of current or retired employees of the Wausau School District working as a Wausau Education Support Professional secretary or paraprofessional |
Shari K. Widmark Memorial Scholarship Deadline: February 15 Wausau East senior who participated in high school athletics, demonstrating the characteristics of a team player with “spunk” or passion for the game |
Let’s Start a Conversation.
We provide resources for students to explore financial support options on their educational journey. We are also available to assist potential donors to set up a scholarship fund that will help them achieve their philanthropic goals. Contact Kelly for more information.
Or call Kelly at (715) 845-9555
