Anyone know of scholarships available for college students in Wisconsin? I'm prepping my applications and feel like there might be specific ones I should apply to. Any tips or links to resources would be appreciated!
There are absolutely scholarships tailored for college students in Wisconsin! It's a great idea to focus on these kinds of opportunities, as you'll have a more defined pool of competitors. Here are a few to get you started:
1. The University of Wisconsin's System-wide Scholarships: This includes the Lawton Undergraduate Minority Retention Grant and Advanced Opportunity Program (AOP) for undergraduate and graduate students, respectively. These are need-based scholarships specifically catered towards minority students.
2. Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES): This scholarship is awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin. The number of scholarships each high school is eligible to nominate is based on total student enrollment. This award is $2,250 per year, to be applied towards tuition.
3. Wisconsin Higher Education Grant (WHEG): This assists Wisconsin residents attending colleges and universities in Wisconsin.
4. Wisconsin Indian Student Assistance Grants: These are available for residents who can prove they're at least 25% Native American.
And that's just scratching the surface. The Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board has a list of other state-administered scholarships you might be eligible for.
Beyond these, you could also pursue private scholarships. Many businesses, private organizations, foundations, and local community groups offer scholarships to worthy students. Local scholarships are often less competitive, as they are geographically limited.
Lastly, the specific universities in Wisconsin you apply to may offer their own scholarships. Remember to check out the university's Financial Aid Office or their website for any institution-specific scholarships.
Best of luck with your applications!
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