Scholarships

 Due Date  Amount Scholarship Details  (1-11-2021)
A Message to the Senior Class of 2022:
Some of the following scholarship opportunities ask for the document to be returned to the Student Services Department.  In order to submit you have the following options:                             - email all documents to younga@ricelake.k12.wi.us
- bring hard copies of documents to Mrs. Young in Student Services
with either option, Mrs. Young will ensure that they will be submitted to the applicable scholarship program. Please include your name, scholarship you are applying for, and contact information. 

As always, feel free to contact Mrs. Young  by email with questions on any scholarships!

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1/15/2022   up to $3,000 The Foundation of the Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers

Students who are interested in pursing a career in the automobile and truck industry. Scholarships consist of tuition, Snap-On Tools and employment assistance. The WATDA Foundation awards 60 to 80 scholarship per year to students attending a Wisconsin Technical College for  Automotive, Auto Collision, Diesel, and Motorcycles. 

For more information and an application, click here
1/31/2022  $4,000 Trytten Scholarship

Seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher that are interested in attending UW-Steven's Point to major in Chemistry or Bio Chemistry are encouraged to apply for the Trytten Scholarship. 

For more information and an application, click here
2/1/2022  $5,000 Markquart Motors- American Flag Mural Competition

With this scholarship Markquart Motors wishes to award one artist who creates an American Flag mural. This scholarship is designed to show creativity, originality, and relevancy to American values, culture and people. 

For more information and an application, click here
 2/7/2022 $4,000 Elks Legacy Awards

The Elks Legacy Awards are scholarships available to children and grandchildren of current Elks members who are looking to further their education. 

For more information and an application, click here
*2/22/2022  $1,000 National Farmers

The National Farmers Organization (NFO) is sponsoring their annual Steve Pavich and Frank Pries Memorial Scholarship and Farm Kids for College Scholarship for Wisconsin High School Seniors interested in pursuing an education in agriculture. Applicants are eligible for multiple scholarships by completing one application. 

For more information and an application, click here
2/25/2022 $500-3,500 Rice Lake Elks Lodge #1441- US Constitution

The Wisconsin Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks sponsors a US Constitution scholarship contest to promote knowledge of the US Constitution. The local test will be given on Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rice Lake Lodge #1441. The state test will be given on April 3rd, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Rice Lake Lodge #1441. 

If you are interested in participating in this scholarship contest, please click here. 
Mail applications to:
Sandra Polzin, Rice Lake Lodge #1441
36 E Eau Claire St. 
Rice Lake, WI 54868
 3/1/2022 $2,000 The Bernick Family Foundation

The Bernick Family Scholarship was created to recognize the values of he Bernick Family and their corporation, Bernick's. The purpose of the funds is to recognize, assist, and encourage high school seniors who are well-rounded individuals in their pursuit of advanced education. 

For more information and an application, click here
3/1/2022  $1,000 WestConsin Credit Union

Seniors who have been a primary account holder with WestConsin Credit Union since August 31, 2021 are eligible for one of fifteen scholarships available from WestConsin Credit Union. 

For more information visit westconsincu.org or click here
3/1/2022  $1,000 Bill and Joyce Coborn Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of these scholarship is to assist Coborn's Employees and their dependents in their pursuit of a post-secondary education. The scholarships are named in memory of Bill and Joyce Coborn. 

For more information and an application, click here
 3/4/2022 $1,500-9,000 Wisconsin Security Association (WISA)

Students of guardians who are full-time, active members of a Wisconsin police, fire, paramedic, or EMT department are encouraged to apply for the Wisconsin Security Association Scholarship. 

For more information and an application, click here
For rules and eligibility, click here
 *3/9/2022 $1,000 Jennie-O Turkey Store- Continuing Education Scholarship

Applicants who are employees of Jennie-O Turkey Store, or the child of a full or part time team member are eligible for up to 50 scholarships established by Jennie-O Turkey Store. 

For more information and an application, click here
 *3/9/2022 $6,000 Jennie-O Turkey Store- Continuing Education- Golden Excellence

Applicants who are the child of a full-time Jennie-O Team member with a "B" grade point average are eligible for two Golden Excellence Scholarships. 

For more information and an application, click here
3/15/2022 $10,000-25,000 Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans

This year the Horatio Alger Association has shifted their focus from Seniors to Juniors. Juniors that plan to pursue a bachelors degree in the United States that are in financial need with a $55,000 or lower adjusted gross income and a minimum GPA of 2.0 are encouraged to apply. 

For more information and an application, click here
 *3/15/2022 $1,500 Compeer Financial Scholarship

The Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America, Compeer Financial's corporate giving program, is offering 123 scholarships to students who have an agriculture or rural background, or plan to major in an agriculture-related field at a college, university or technical college. 

For more information and an application, click here
3/22/2022  $1,000 Barron Electric

Students whose guardians are members of Barron Electric are encouraged to apply for the Barron Electric Scholarship. This scholarship looks to support those in the top 6-25% of their class. Selections will be based on student's ability, leadership service, cooperation, and progressive spirit as a student and within the community. 

For more information and an application, click here
*4/1/2022  $250  Barron Spotlighters

Every year the Barron Spotlighters honor their founder, Maxine Wiesner, by providing a scholarship to at least one deserving youth in our area. Students who have been involved in theatre activities during their high school or grade school years are encouraged to apply for the Barron Spotlighters Scholarship. 

For more information and an application, click here
*4/1/2022  $500 Duggy Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Duggy Nelson was a police lieutenant and volunteer firefighter in Chetek for over 30 years. In honor of his memory a scholarship is offered annually to students interested in studying  EMT,  Paramedic. or Law Enforcement related fields. 

For more information and an application, click here
For a complete list of rules, click here
 4/22/2022 TBD Northwood Technical College Promise Scholarship

The Northwood Tech Promise provides free college tuition for high school graduates who meet program eligibility requirements for up to four terms. 

For more information visit northwoodtech.edu/promise 
*5/1/2022  up to $5,000 Foster Outriders Vocational/Trade Scholarship

Foster Friess, nationally known financial advisor and noted philanthropist, has established two scholarships for students interested in a trade or vocational training program for up to two years. 

For more information and an application, click here
 5/15/2022 $1,500 SeniorCare.com Aging Matters

SeniorCare.com is dedicated to helping seniors and their families in their quest for a better life. SeniorCare.com wants to bring more awareness to the key issues we face by awarding an annual college scholarship to an individual that best demonstrates why "Aging Matters" to them. This scholarship can be used towards tuition, books, board and other expenses. 

For more information and an application, click here

Current Scholarship Recipient's

Congratulations on being awarded a scholarship to further your education!

CLICK HERE to submit a request for your scholarship to be disbursed to your desired college. If the scholarship you were awarded is not listed on the following form, please contact the organization/foundation for information on how to receive payment. 

*A copy of your class schedule is required in order to completed the form*