John Wandrey Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating from a Portage County high school.
Criteria for Selection: GPA 3.0 or above and involvement in the community with leadership roles.
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Scholarships
Available Scholarships
The Community Foundation proudly supports students in Portage and Waushara counties with over $325,000 in scholarships annually, thanks to the generosity of local individuals and families. Award amounts range from $500 to $40,000, opening doors to educational opportunities.
Whether you're a student seeking financial support or a donor looking to grow a scholarship fund, we invite you to explore available opportunities and learn how you can be involved.
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Jon Vollendorf Girls Basketball Scholarship
Qualification: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Was a member of the SPASH Girls Basketball team.
Apply through the guidance office at the school
Ken & Helen M. Scheidt Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from Rosholt High School.
Criteria for Selection: Pursuing a degree in the education field with a GPA of 2.75 or above.
Apply through the guidance office at the school
Klismith Family Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating from a Portage County high school or current UWSP student.
Criteria for Selection: Interested in accounting or paper science at UWSP, GPA of 3.0 or above with demonstrated financial need.
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Laura Davies Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating senior from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Spent at least two years at McDill Elementary with a GPA of 3.0 or above and strong character to do what is right.
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Laura Lee and Brian K. Johnson Fine Arts Scholarship
Qualification: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Excellence in vocal music, instrumental music, theater & drama, visual arts and creative writing.
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LeRoy & Phyllis Heiser Basketball Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Member of the Boy’s or Girl’s varsity basketball program.
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Lois & Margaret Walters Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating senior from Wild Rose.
Criteria for Selection: Currently enrolled in a college, university or trade school.
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MADA Custom Apparel Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating SPASH senior.
Criteria for Selection: Has participated in at least two varsity sports and has a GPA of 3.5 or above.
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Malcolm & Margaret Rosholt Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from Rosholt High School.
Criteria for Selection: GPA of 3.0 or above and has participated in at least two years of one school activity and exhibits good citizenship.
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Marie Colrud Gunther Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from Rosholt High School.
Criteria for Selection: Valedictorian of the Rosholt High School graduating class.
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Mark Acaley Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating senior from Hibbing High School (Hibbing, MN).
Criteria for Selection: Possesses strong math skills and interest.
See your school counselor's office to apply
Mark Worzalla Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Students attending a 2-year school, 4-year school or pursuing a certificate, majoring in an Agriculture related field or a Mechanical field.
Criteria for Selection: Demonstrated financial need and must be employed at a farm. Special Consideration for students double majoring in an agriculture field and a mechanical field.
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Martha Jones Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating senior from Wild Rose.
Criteria for Selection: Leadership and service as demonstrated in school and the community.
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Mary Humphrey Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating senior from Wild Rose.
Criteria for Selection: Demonstrated financial need.
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Mary Margaret Pfohl Cain Remily Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Applicant must be a graduate or alumni of SPASH, Pacelli, or the Charles F. Fernandez Center. Applicant must be a Portage County resident.
Criteria for Selection: Applicant must be a single parent.
Please note, essays may be completed via a written format or via a short video.
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Mary Thurmaier Foreign Language Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating SPASH senior.
Criteria for Selection: At least four years of foreign language and a GPA of 3.3 or above. Special consideration to those who studied Chinese or Arabic.
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Mike Olson Cross Country Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating SPASH senior.
Criteria for Selection: A member of the Girls Cross Country Team with a GPA of 2.75 or above that has qualities of hard work and a love of running.
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Mr. Pilsl Legacy Scholarship
Qualifications: Must be a student graduating from Wautoma or Wild Rose High School.
Applicants will need to complete a math problem provided and show their work to be eligible.
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Murty Trust Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating senior from Wild Rose.
Criteria for Selection: Demonstrated financial need.
Apply through the guidance office at the school
Music Department Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Participate in instrumental or vocal music programs during high school.
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Norman & Margaret Myhra Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Portage County residents seeking a post-secondary education.
Criteria for Selection: 2.5 GPA or above with an outstanding work ethic and demonstrated financial need.
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North New Hope Lutheran Church Scholarship
Qualifications: Students attending or planning to attend a higher education institute.
Criteria for Selection: Active members of North New Hope Lutheran Church and have a GPA of 2.0 or better.
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Peter C. Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: To a US citizen from Portage County.
Criteria for Selection: Must be majoring in education at UWSP with a GPA of 2.5 or above with demonstrated financial need.
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Peter Friedrich Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating from a Portage County high school or a Portage County resident.
Criteria for Selection: Has a documented physical or learning disability and is in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need.
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Point Bock Run Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating from a Portage County high school.
Criteria for Selection: Participate in at least two years, including senior year, in their high school cross country team with a GPA of 2.75 or above with demonstrated financial need.
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Ray and Susan Kaercher Scholarship
The Ray and Susan Kaercher Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships to Portage County residents attending an institution of higher education. Scholarship may be renewed for a total of 4 years for students meeting eligibility requirements. Special consideration for minority students and first generation college students.
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Richard Lee Biga II Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Students with outstanding work in Technical Education classes.
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Ron Worzalla Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Beginning farmers majoring in an agriculture related field.
Criteria for Selection: Demonstrated financial need and must be employed at a farm. Special consideration for those pursuing work in dairy farming.
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Rosholt Clinic Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from Rosholt High School.
Criteria for Selection: GPA of 3.0 or above that has excelled in community involvement.
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Russell Phillips Scholarship
Qualifications: Portage County residents.
Criteria for Selection: Pursuing a degree in agriculture, forestry or conservation at a school in Wisconsin.
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Ruth Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from Rosholt High School.
Criteria for Selection: Pursuing a degree in the business field with a GPA of 2.75 or above.
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Ryan Wanta Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Portage County residents.
Criteria for Selection: Pursuing a degree in childcare or early childhood education.
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Sadie C. Uihlein Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Outstanding work and leadership in the Family & Consumer Sciences classes.
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Sammy Jo Kurdydyk Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from Rosholt High School.
Criteria for Selection: GPA of 2.5 or above.
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Say Gay Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating Senior from a Stevens Point Area Public School District School or Pacelli
Criteria for Selection: Must be a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Schwartz Family Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Demonstrated common sense, strong work ethic and excellent character.
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Science Department Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Outstanding achievement in science.
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Scott Schultz Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating high school seniors from SPASH and Pacelli.
Criteria for Selection: GPA of 2.75 or above with service to his/her community through volunteer work and organizational leadership.
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Shaw Family Natural Resource Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from Rosholt High School.
Criteria for Selection: Pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Conservation or Environmental studies with a GPA of 2.5 or above.
Apply through the guidance office at the school
Sheila Kokkeler Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors from SPASH.
Criteria for Selection: Outstanding achievement and leadership in music or sciences.
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SPASH Girls Soccer Club Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating SPASH senior.
Criteria for Selection: Participate on the SPASH girl’s soccer team.
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Steffen Family Scholarship
Qualifications: A graduating senior or a recent graduate (within 2 years) from a Waushara County High School.
Criteria for Selection: To award an annual scholarship to a student that is studying criminal justice, fire services or library sciences. Preference will be given to students graduating from Wild Rose High School.
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Stevens Point Area Education Association Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating seniors.
Criteria for Selection: Special consideration if you have a parent that is an employee of the Stevens Point Area School District.
Apply through the guidance office at the school
Stevens Point Area Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
Qualifications: Portage County resident.
Criteria for Selection: Pursing a degree in education with a GPA of 2.5 or above with community service and demonstrated financial need.
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Stevens Point Elks Lodge 641 – Charities Inc. Scholarship
Qualifications: Applicant must be a Portage County student.
Criteria for Selection: Must be going into a skilled trades program. Special consideration given to students going into a construction trades program.
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Stevens Point Rotary Club Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating senior from a Portage County high school or plan to attend a Portage County post-secondary educational institute.
Criteria for Selection: Preference given to students active in Rotaract or Interact Clubs with community involvement. Demonstrates financial need.
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Susan M. Zywicki Memorial Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating SPASH senior.
Criteria for Selection: GPA of 2.5 or above enrolling full time at UWSP or Mid-State Technical Institute with attributes of good citizenship and community service.
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The Connection Co. Educate + Advocate Scholarship Fund
Qualifications: Portage County resident pursing a degree to work with people with disabilities. Special consideration for someone pursing a career in vocational rehabilitation or employment services.
Criteria for Selection: Must have a 3.0 GPA and attending a four-year college or university.
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Tim Turner Scholarship
Qualifications: Graduating senior from a Portage County high school.
Criteria for Selection: Pursuing a degree in the medical field with a GPA of 2.5 or above and be a person of strong character.
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