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?

  • 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.
  • 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.)

UPDATE – 3/19/2025: " The scholarship application for the 24-25 aid year has been closed. More information to come on the release of the 25-26 application.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to scholarships@wctc.edu.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
varies Frank & Elaine Pagliaro Scholarship
Funds will be available to students with demonstrated need, not...
Ended
$1,500.00 Fredricks/Hansen Scholarship
Scholarship is for students in the Accounting program.
Ended
$1,000.00 Generac Power Systems
Scholarship can be used for Tuition/Fees and Books. The student must be...
Ended
$500 General Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Financial Aid Office...
Ended
$250.00 Getting Ahead Scholarship
This scholarship is for any student who has gone through the “Getting...
Ended
$250.00 Gilbert Krueger Foundations of Teacher Education Scholarship
This scholarship is for students in the Foundations of Teacher Education...
Ended
$500 Harry Bielinski Memorial Construction Scholarship
Student must be enrolled in the Building Trades Carpentry or...
Ended
$250.00 Harry V. Quadracci Scholarship
Must have graduated from HS or GED, enrolled in at least 6 credits,...
Ended
$250.00 Helen M. Ring Memorial Scholarship
The Helen M. Ring Scholarship is designed to honor her love of baking...
Ended
$500.00 HNI Risk Services Endowment Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is designed to benefit WCTC students looking...
Ended
$250.00 Hospitality, Culinary and Pastry Management Scholarship
For students in the Hospitality Management program, Pastry Management or...
Ended
$500.00 Ingleside Hotel Scholarship (formerly Country Springs Hotel & Conference Center Scholarship)
No program restrictions. At the discretion of WCTC
Ended
$300.00 IREM Chapter 13 B Floyd M. Adashek, CPM, Emeritus Endowment Fund
New Criteria as of 10/17: This scholarship will be awarded to Real...
Ended
$500.00 Jeffrey J. Gusinda Memorial Scholarship
To benefit a student enrolled in WCTC’s School of Protective and Human...
Ended
$500.00 Joan Hader Scholarship
Designed to benefit students in the Early Childhood Education and...
Ended
$500.00 Maria J. Jensen Memorial Scholarship Fund
Fund has been established to support the educational goals of a woman...
Ended
$500.00 Mary Fox Hagner Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by NARI Milwaukee Foundation, Inc.
WCTC students eligible for this scholarship include any associate...
Ended
$500.00 Midwest Composite Scholarship
This scholarship should benefit WCTC School of Applied Technologies,...
Ended
$3,000.00 New Hope Scholarship
You must be a women 25+ years of age returning to school. You must be a...
Ended
$500.00 Pamela Bach Schroeder Fund
Established to benefit dedicated students enrolled in WCTC’s culinary...
Ended
$750.00 Peter J. Feichtmeier Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship was established to benefit aspiring carpenters enrolled in...
Ended
$100.00 Reverend Mitchell Ingram Advised Fund
This scholarship is for a student in the Truck Driving program.
Ended
$250.00 Richard Minch Scholarship
Ended
$250.00 Roland T Reuchlen
This scholarship is for students enrolled in the CNC Setup Technician...
Ended
$250.00 Ronald L. Wishman Scholarship Fund
Scholarship established to benefit aspiring tool and die...
Ended
$200.00 Ronald V Krizek School of Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is for students in the Licensed Practical Nursing to...
Ended
$500.00 Sarah Mindiola Barse Memorial Scholarship
Student needs to be in Nursing and must maintain: • Academic...
Ended
$750.00 School of Applied Technologies (fka: Skilled Trades Center of Excellence)
To benefit students enrolled in WCTC’s School of Applied Technologies...
Ended
$500 School of Business Faculty and Staff Support Scholarship (fka: Business Center of Excellence)
This scholarship can be used for Tuition/Fees and Books. The student...
Ended
$250.00 Shawn Willett Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund has been established to benefit students enrolled in WCTC’s...
Ended
$500.00 Skill Trades Scholarship Fund
Primary purpose of this special fund is to promote manufacturing jobs...
Ended
$500.00 Spancrete Scholarship
Scholarship to be awarded to a student who is enrolled in WCTC’s...
Ended
$250.00 Technical Diploma & Certificate Program
Designed to benefit students enrolled in programs that are ineligible...
Ended
$500.00 Tyler R Meyer Memorial Scholarship
Ended
$1,000.00 Waukesha County Police Chiefs Association Scholarship
Offered to students enrolled in the Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement...
Ended
$500.00 WCTC Foundation Nursing Scholarship
To benefit students enrolled in WCTC’s Nursing program.
Ended
$500.00 Weldall Manufacturing Scholarship
To benefit WCTC Industrial Division and if possible, to be specifically...
Ended