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
D.C. Everest School Districts


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

Barbara A. Lattimer Scholarship
Deadline: The first Friday in March
Student who has studied voice at the Wausau Conservatory of Music and plans to major in vocal music or musical theater

Luthra Family Scholarship
Deadline: February 15 
Pursuing the fields of health or human services, planning to attend the Universities of Wisconsin

Gloria Paustian Memorial Scholarship
Contact Community Foundation Office
First English members planning to attend a Lutheran college or university

Rotary Club of Wausau Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Community service and leadership roles

Sara Quirt Sann Legacy Scholarship
Deadline: February 15 
Well-rounded, kind, and compassionate student, who is involved in school activities and has impacted the community

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 & Sale Lor Scholarship
Deadline: February 15 
Student must demonstrate honor and respect for others
Bliss Family Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Seniors planning to attend Marquette University

Community Health Care Physicians Legacy Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Students planning to pursue an education and career in the medical field

The Difference is You Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Students who have received special reading or speech instruction during their K-12 education experience

William (Bill) Hintz Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Planning to pursue an education in printing, graphic arts, or any other related field
Graduating seniors and college undergraduate students are eligible to apply

Hmong Community Higher Education Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Students of Hmong descent demonstrating concern and commitment to improving the community
Graduating seniors and college undergraduate students are eligible to apply

Inspire Possibilities Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Planning to go into the mental health field and/or have been personally impacted by mental health
Graduating high school seniors from Marathon County

Allen Johnson Scholarship for the Trades
Deadline: March 1
Planning to become a professional trades-person
Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey

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
Graduating seniors and college undergraduate students are eligible to apply

Marathon County Farm Technology Days Scholarship
Deadline: February 1
Potential for success in the agricultural industry
Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey

Marathon County Labor Council Scholarship
Deadline: March 1
Child or grandchild of a Marathon County Labor Union member, demonstrating an understanding of the labor movement

Mark Foundation TLC Scholars Award
Deadline: February 15
High school graduating seniors eligible for need-based federal or state aid, such as Stafford or Perkins subsidized loans
This is not a scholarship – but rather a partial tuition loan repayment available upon college graduation

Elizabeth S. Peters Scholarship for the Advancement of Women
Deadline: February 15
Female student pursuing a degree in the field of accounting within the Universities of Wisconsin system

Rick Rausch Agriculture Scholarship
Deadline: February 1 – Use the Farm Technology Days application – preference given to students from Athens, WI
Potential for success in the agricultural industry
Eligible to apply at any point in your educational journey

Rosie’s Striving for a Better Future Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
Students with a 3.5 GPA or lower demonstrating community service and leadership, as well as personal skills and accomplishments that contribute to the improvement of society

Richard Weinreis Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 31
Individuals who have had formal court contact through the juvenile intake system and have a plan for education or training that would provide for personal career advancement
Eligible to apply at any point in the 7-year window after court contact
AROW Global Corporation Scholarship
Deadline: March 15
AROW employee’s children or any student pursuing a degree in engineering

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

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
Graduating seniors and college undergraduate students are eligible to apply

Roger & Mary Pukall Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: March 15
Lakeland Union High School senior or recent graduate, planning to enroll, or currently enrolled, in the Wood Technology or Wood Science program (most likely at NTC in Antigo)
Also scholarships are available to children of Pukall Lumber Company employees

Marvin C. Schuette Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 1
Wausau Homes’ employee’s children

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 1
Pursue a career in human resources and demonstrating a commitment to the community and welfare of others
Students are eligible to apply at any point of their 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

Merrill School District

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
Graduating seniors and college undergraduate students are eligible to apply

Oneida County

OjO-Dor Scholarship
Deadline: March 1

Lakeland Union High School seniors, based on academic achievement, financial need, future educational promise, and leadership

Roger & Mary Pukall Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 15
Lakeland Union High School senior or recent graduate, planning to enroll, or currently enrolled, in the Wood Technology or Wood Science program (most likely at NTC in Antigo)
Also, scholarships are available to children of Pukall Lumber Company employees

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: April 1
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
Graduating high school seniors and college undergraduate students are eligible to apply

Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame Scholarships
Deadline: March 31
Resident of Wisconsin wishing to pursue a career in the aviation or aerospace field
Scholarship awards include the:

  • Jeff Baum Aviation Business & Jim Quinn Flight School Scholarship
  • EAA Chapter 640/Robert Payzer Memorial Scholarship
  • Carl Guell Memorial Scholarship
  • Sidney & Ruth Julson Scholarship
  • Thiessen Field Scholarships

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
Environmental or agricultural field of study
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 1
Newman High School graduates planning to attend law school

Christopher M. Wallschlaeger Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: March 31
Student planning to attend Newman Catholic High 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

Kristin Nell Geurink Memorial Montessori Scholarship 

Deadline: February 15 
A child who would benefit from a Montessori education and the family demonstrates a strong financial need

Gary & Joanne Leonard Scholarship
Deadline: February 15 
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 15 
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

Kelly Price | Program Associate