Our Opportunities
Welcome to the WCTC Foundation Scholarship Portal! The portal provides information on Foundation scholarships available to WCTC students.
What is a foundation scholarship?
The foundation scholarship uses one application to connect students will a pool of internal scholarship opportunities. These scholarships derive from generous donors who see the potential in our WCTC students. Your application is evaluated to determine if you are a good match for the opportunities below. Scholarships range from $250 – $1000.
Requirements:
- WCTC Students must be admitted to a certificate, technical diploma, or associate degree program.
- (Undeclared students will not be reviewed.)
- Enrolled in 6 credits or more for upcoming semester.
- Cumulative 2.0 GPA
- Essay Questions (75 to 500 words)
- References (Recommended not required)
Application Process:
- Login into Academic Works using your myWCTC login information.
- Complete the General Application. (This can be saved and continued later.)
- Application will be reviewed by decision makers.
- Communication will be sent on Approval/Denial along with next steps.
How can I set myself apart from other applications?
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Essay Questions
Your essay is where you will share your story and shows decision makers that you are a “good investment”. These scholarships are funded by local companies looking to invest in the future of our community. This is where you will want to share your educational and career goals to explain why you deserve the opportunity more than the next applicant.
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References
While references are not required, they provide the decision makers someone who can speak on your behalf. You will want to select 2-3 references. (Please make sure to reach out to references prior to listing them in application.) Here are some suggestions on who to use as a reference:
If you are a current student, one should be a previous teacher/instructor at WCTC and/or employer if applicable.
If you are a new student, one should be a previous teacher/counselor and/or employer.
(Please refer to FAQs on next steps after the application has been submitted.)
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to scholarships@wctc.edu.
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $250.00 |
Eric & Lynn Delzer Scholarship
The Eric & Lynn Delzer Scholarship is designed to benefit students...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Flying Colors
Student should be either an IT Network Specialist or an IT Computer...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Forward Dental Scholarship Fund
The criteria for this scholarship is as follows:
-The scholarship...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Gene & Janet Cook Memorial Scholarship
Non-traditional student re-entering workforce, changing careers,...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Getting Ahead Scholarship
This scholarship is for any student who has gone through the “Getting...
|
Ended |
| $100.00 |
Grace Davis Harris Scholarship
To assist African America women who are enrolled in Allied Health...
|
Ended |
| $1,200.00 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation - John Ernst Memorial Scholarship
Preference given to post secondary students at WCTC studying in the...
|
Ended |
| $2,700.00 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation - New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship
Benefits students in a program of study which culminates in a degree or...
|
Ended |
| $404.94 |
High School Completion and ELL Scholarship
The primary purpose of the fund is to financially assist Adult Basic...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
HNI Risk Services Endowment Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is designed to benefit WCTC students looking...
|
Ended |
| $1,000.00 |
Janice LaDue Memorial Scholarship
|
Ended |
| $562.27 |
Jennifer Sebena
To benefit WCTC’s Criminal Justice Program in memory of fallen office...
|
Ended |
| $1,000.00 |
John "Jay" Balchunas Memorial Scholarship
Available to students enrolled in WCTC’s Fire Protection Technician...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Kathryn Bertieri Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is not program specific, nor based on need. Student...
|
Ended |
| $228.47 |
Keith Owsiany Memorial
To benefit a culinary student in their final year of study.
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
KI/Duet Scholarship Fund
This scholarship can be used to cover tuition/fees and books. You must...
|
Ended |
| $250.00 |
Krista J Hefter Memorial Scholarship
Student in the nursing program. FT (second year 23+ credits)
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Lake Country Hartland Rotary Scholarship
Designed to: (1) benefit current residents of the area and a senior in...
|
Ended |
| $1,000.00 |
Lasting Impressions Campaign Advised Fund
Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office...
|
Ended |
| $1,000.00 |
Leadership Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to advance women attending WCTC with...
|
Ended |
| $288.12 |
Learning in Retirement (LIR) Student Scholarship
The scholarship recipient of this award should preferably be 35 years of...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Manufacturing Agents Assocation for the Food Service Industry (MAFSI) of Wisconsin
Fund designated for Culinary & Hospitality Department
25% Academic...
|
Ended |
| $250.00 |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Graphic Design Scholarship
o This scholarship is designed to benefit second year students enrolled...
|
Ended |
| $1,200.00 |
Margaret Farrow Leadership Scholarship
Scholarship given to a female WCTC student who demonstrates leadership...
|
Ended |
| $4,500.00 |
Marleh Lehmann Scholarship Foundation
This scholarship is for students in either Architecture and Construction...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Mary Fox Hagner Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by NARI Milwaukee Foundation, Inc.
WCTC students eligible for this scholarship include any associate...
|
Ended |
| $250.00 |
Michael Hostad Coding Scholarship
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Milwaukee Society of Plastic Engineers Education Foundation Scholarship
Participant should be in one of the Moldmaking or Plastics processing...
|
Ended |
| $250.00 |
Mukwonago Crazy Quilters Guild
The student must live in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Nicholas Wilcox Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship should be used to cover tuition/fees, student should be...
|
Ended |
| $1,000.00 |
Nick Aversa "Zenith" Endowment Scholarship
To benefit students pursuing a degree in the Electronics Technology...
|
Ended |
| $750.00 |
Nina Dachniwskyj Memorial Scholarship
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Oliver & Ruth O. Sells Family & Friends Endowment/Scholarship Fund
Designed to benefit students enrolled in a Nursing & Allied Health...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Peter & Mary Karter
To benefit students enrolled in WCTC’s Hospitality & Culinary Arts program.
|
Ended |
| $750.00 |
Peter J. Feichtmeier Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship was established to benefit aspiring carpenters enrolled in...
|
Ended |
| $250.00 |
Precision Gear
To benefti students enrolled in WCTC’s Industrial program.
|
Ended |
| $250.00 |
Reverend Mitchell Ingram Advised Fund
This scholarship is for a student in the Truck Driving program.
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Ruth Project Scholarship
|
Ended |
| $1,000.00 |
Sarah Mindiola Barse Memorial Scholarship
Student needs to be in Nursing and must maintain:
• Academic...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Sharon Arndt Scholarship
This scholarship is for students in Business or Management programs...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Sherman and Donna Swanson Endowment Scholarship
Student must be enrolled in the Criminal Justice program, be a full-time...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners, Inc.
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide opportunity and...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Steven A. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship can be used for Tuition/Fees, Books or Emergency Funds. ...
|
Ended |
| $400.00 |
Suzanne Coyle Memorial Scholarship
Minimum of a 2.75 GPA and must submit letters of recommendation from...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Tessmann Scholarship Fund
Fund is designed to benefit accounting program and general scholarship...
|
Ended |
| $500 |
TLX Technologies Scholarship Fund
The TLX Technologies Scholarship has been established to benefit second...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
WACVB Patrick Reinsma Memorial Fund
To provide scholarships to students pursuing a hospitality management...
|
Ended |
| $250.00 |
Waukesha Campus Scholarship
Designed to provide a scholarship for students 21 years of age and older...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Waukesha County Police Chiefs Association Scholarship
Offered to students enrolled in the Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement...
|
Ended |
| $500.00 |
Waukesha Kiwanis Eagle Award Scholarship
Recipient of this award should be a graduate of one of the following...
|
Ended |