RICHLAND CENTER HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

RICHLAND CENTER HIGH SCHOOL
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
2012-2013
Due Date
March 19 th , 2013 by 3:50 PM
(or March 20 th at 3:50 PM in the event of school cancellation)
This booklet is meant as a local guide for RCHS students and
is not meant to be a reference to state, national, or other
scholarships.
Application available online at
http://www.richland.k12.wi.us/HS/guidance/Scholarships.htm

The scholarships contained in this booklet are subject to change, including
amounts, and criteria. Scholarships may be added or deleted after this booklet is
compiled. Students may check the Guidance Center for scholarships that require a
separate application. New scholarships are generally posted in the guidance office,
on announcements and on the RCHS web page on a weekly basis. Students and
parents are responsible for checking criteria and meeting deadlines.
The Richland School District shall not discriminate in the acceptance and
administration of gifts, bequests, scholarships and other aids, benefits or services to
students from private agencies, organizations or persons on the basis of sex, race,
national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual
orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Discrimination
complaints shall be processed in accordance with established procedures.
Instructions
for
Local Scholarship Application
Students should attend the scholarship workshop for
assistance.
Access online: http://www.richland.k12.wi.us/HS/guidance/Scholarships.htm
Do a rough draft
Complete final copy
Print completed application
Review application checklist
Turn in application and acceptance letter to guidance on or
before March 19 th , 2013 by 3:50 PM
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For Most Scholarships listed:
COMPLETE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AT: www.richland.k12.wi.us
Altman, James
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: (1) for $1000
Disbursement:
Richland School District Foundation sends funds to recipient during the
summer
Criteria:
Open to any senior accepted to a post secondary institution
American Legion
Scholarship
Amount: (2) for $250
Disbursement:
Funds given at completion of first semester with passing grades.
Criteria:
One male and one female chosen. Preference is given to students that show an
interest in government/Americanism and active in at least (1) co-curricular
activity. SEPARATE ESSAY/APPLICATION Due in April
American Legion Auxiliary
Amount: (1) for $500
Disbursement:
$250 will given at the beginning of 1 st semester, and $250 at the beginning of 2 nd
Semester after proof of registration.
Criteria:
Open to FEMALES only. Additional consideration given to a relative of a
American Legion or Auxiliary member.
SEPARATE ESSAY/APPLICATION due May 1
Badgerland Financial
Scholarship
Amount: $1, 000
Disbursement:
money will be paid after Badgerland Financial receives proof of successful
completion of the first semester of college
Criteria:
Graduating high school senior pursuing a career in agriculture or ag-related
curriculum at post-secondary institution.
SEPARATE APPLICATION DUE March 5 th
Beatty, Ken
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Funds disbursed from Richland School District Foundation with proof of second
semester enrollment of freshman year.
Criteria:
For a student planning to major in art or theater. If none, scholarship would be
given to a student involved in art and theater in high school.
Boaz Area Lions Club
Scholarship
Amount: (2) for $300
Disbursement:
$150 given at ceremony, $150 after completion of 1 st semester. Send proof of
2 nd semester enrollment to current contact person.
Criteria:
Must be from Boaz area (includes Blue Rive and Muscoda area, and
active in school and community service
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Boegel, Bruce
Memorial Scholarship
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
approximately $950-may vary
½ paid to student’s college in fall and ½ paid in spring
Student attending UW-LaCrosse freshman year. Based on academic
achievement, co-curricular activities, and financial need.
Burnstad’s Market Scholarship
(Administered by Wisconsin Grocer’s Assoc.)
Amount: up to $500
Disbursement:
1-888-342-5942 - Wisconsin Grocers.com
Criteria:
Must be employed by Burnstad’s Market. Separate Application due March
Community First Bank
Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Disbursement:
Paid at the beginning of second semester after student mails to
Community First Bank the grade report from first semester AND proof
of enrollment for second semester while maintaining 2.75 or higher GPA.
Criteria:
Must maintain 2.75 GPA or higher at the post-secondary school. Based on
curricular activities, community service, leadership and achievements.
SEPARATE APPLICATION due March 19th. Academic Excellence recipients
will not be chosen.
Dobbs, Ruth
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Check is issued by the Richland School District Foundation (½ after first
semester and ½ after completion of 2 nd semester). Student must show grades
and proof of enrollment for following semester.
Criteria:
Recipient will be a deserving student going into education. Recipient will have a
2.5 GPA or higher and is involved in co-curricular activities, community service,
or has a job. Recipient will attend a 2-year or 4-year college in Wisconsin.
Financial need is taken into account.
Dull, Jessica
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250
Disbursement:
Scholarship recipient will receive the entire scholarship during the summer after
high school graduation from the Richland School District Foundation.
Criteria:
There is no minimum grade point average required for this scholarship.
Recipient may attend either a Wisconsin or out-of-state college. Recipient may
attend a 2-year or 4-year college. Recipient will be either training for a career in
early childhood education or a career in the health field and/or have been
involved in high school girls’ softball.
Durst, Chris
Memorial Music Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Funds mailed during summer from Richland School District Foundation
Criteria:
Pursuing Music
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Early Bird
Scholarship
Amount: $200
Disbursement:
Check issued by Richland School District Foundation
Criteria:
Due March 5th, 2013 at 3:50 PM! Students whose local scholarship
application is turned in two weeks prior to Local High School Scholarship will be
eligible to be RANDOMLY chosen for this scholarship.
Family Thrift Shop
Scholarship
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
$250 number varies
Funds disbursed from Richland Foundation 2 nd semester of freshman year upon
proof of 2 nd semester enrollment.
None
Golden Gallon
Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Awarded in March from Golden Gallon Committee
Criteria:
Open to all students enrolled in any post secondary school (in or out of state)
but must have exhibited Dairy Cattle at the Richland County Fair Junior show.
Student does not have to be majoring in agriculture or related course.
Individuals may win this scholarship more than once and can reapply each year
that he or she is enrolled in a post secondary school.
http://richland.uwex.edu/ Separate Application - Due March 1
Hilltoppers Color Guard
Scholarship
Amount: (3) at $100
Disbursement:
Funds disbursed at ceremony.
Criteria:
Must be in band or in band some time during HS, maintain a C+ or better GPA,
active in school, church, and community.
Hinds, Oleta
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
Disbursement:
Check is dispersed by the Richland School District Foundation.
Check is dispersed after the first semester of the freshman year,
with proof of second semester enrollment.
Criteria:
Recipient will have financial need. Recipient will attend a 2 or 4 year college.
Holo Adix Homestead
Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Disbursement:
Funds disbursed in summer –before start of classes in fall from Richland School
District Foundation.
Criteria:
Given to student with significant financial need.
Houck, Bowen
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 in 2013, 2014, and 2015; $275 in 2016
Disbursement:
Check is dispersed from the Richland School District Foundation.
Check is dispersed after the first semester of the freshman year,
with proof of second semester enrollment.
Criteria:
Recipient will attend a post-secondary school in Wisconsin.
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Hubrick, William James
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Richland School District Foundation mails check in the summer.
Criteria:
Plan to attend a UW college, in the field of electrical engineering or computer
programming or other computer fields. Student should have a “B” average.
Hynek Printing
Scholarship
Amount: $200
Disbursement:
Show proof of registration to Gene Hynek. Check sent directly to student.
Criteria:
Be accepted to any WI college to pursue printing, commercial arts OR have
experience working on the yearbook their senior year.
Jefferson PATT
Scholarship
Amount: (2) for $250
Disbursement:
Need proof of 2 nd semester enrollment sent to Jefferson Elementary.
Criteria:
MUST have attended Jefferson School for at least 3 years.
Jewell, Todd
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Check disbursed from Jewell family-check payable to college/tech
Criteria:
Attend any college or technical college
Larson, Dr. Raymond
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Funds mailed during summer from Richland School District Foundation.
Criteria:
Pursuing education, teaching or administration. Active in co-curricular,
should have a “B” average, good attitude, sense of humor, love children.
Leadership-Student Council
Scholarship
Amount:
varies
Disbursement: Successful completion of one semester with proof of GPA of at least 2.75,
Send first semester grades to Richland Center Student Council Advisor
and a check will be mailed to you at that time.
Criteria:
Preference will be given to students involved in more than one service club or
students performing active leadership. SEPARATE APPLICATION Attach a
narrative (no more than 200 words) completing the following: “A leader is, . . .
Lincoln, Garrison
Memorial UW Madison Scholarship
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
varies
Funds are deposited directly into the student's account at UW-Madison.
Half is deposited in the fall semester. Half is deposited in the spring
semester.
Recipient must be planning to attend UW Madison and have an
acceptance letter from UW Madison.
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Lincoln, Mora & Garrison
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
Scholarship
# varies of $1000 each
Funds are disbursed by the Richland School District Foundation, with
proof of second semester enrollment.
Financial need is the primary award criteria. Recipient MUST be a
Resident of Richland County, enrolled in a Wisconsin post-secondary
Institution, technical, college, or professional education program.
Masonic Lodge No. 66
Scholarship
Amount: (2) $500
Disbursement:
½ beginning of 1 st semester and ½ beginning of 2 nd semester
after proof of 2 nd semester enrollment to the Richland School District Foundation
Criteria:
Preference will be given to a relative of a Mason. One male and one female
recipient if possible. Recipients may be chosen from other school districts.
McKee, Linda
Scholarship
Amount: $150
Disbursement:
Check is disbursed from Richland School District Foundation
Check will be disbursed during the summer before the first semester of school.
Criteria:
First choice would be for a student going into nursing. Second
choice would be for a student going into healthcare, other than
nursing. Third choice would be for a student going into education.
Mueller, Miranda
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250
Disbursement:
Funds presented at ceremony by donor
Criteria:
Preference given if pursuing nursing, any other health career
Mullarkey, Tom
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Disbursement:
Funds issued in summer from Richland School District Foundation
Criteria:
None
New Horizons Supply Cooperative Scholarship
Amount: (4) $500
Disbursement: After the first semester and second semester proof of enrollment –
1-800-321-2128
Criteria:
Student who is pursing agriculture or food science.
Separate Application due April 15
Pauls, Fred and Hazel
Scholarship
Amount: $600
Disbursement: See Richland County Clerk’s office 647-2197
Criteria:
For Richland County Students pursuing the field of agriculture.
Separate application due April, 2013.
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PEO-Chapter R Scholarship
Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Funds sent directly to college
Criteria:
For a female recipient only
Premier Cooperative
Scholarship
Amount: up to $500
Disbursement: contact Premier Cooperative at 1-888-723-7555
Graduating high school seniors planning to pursue an Ag Short Coarse or any other 2+ year accredited degree
program after high school. In order to qualify for one of the scholarships to be drawn at this year’s annual meeting,
the student must:
1. Be a graduating high school senior in the class of 2013.
2. Be the child of an active, voting member of Premier Cooperative. Active voting members must have done over
$1,500 of patronage business with Premier Co-op October 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012.
3. Either the senior student or a parent must be present at the annual meeting on January 26th.
4. At the annual meeting, the student (or parent on the student’s behalf) must submit a minimum 200 word essay
on the role/importance of cooperatives in rural America and include the school the student will be attending. In
addition, please include a senior picture with the applicants name on the back. Five of the essays drawn will be
read during the annual meeting. The number of winners will be determined by the board of directors at the annual
meeting (not all who apply will be awarded).
Reetz, Sandy
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: (2) for $250 or (1) for $500
Disbursement:
Check disbursed from Richland School District Foundation after proof of first
semester grades. Send grade report to Rod Reetz.
Criteria:
Pursuing Education or Industrial Arts (woodworking) major in College
or Vocational School.
Richland Center High School
Class of 1938 Scholarship
Amount: $350
Disbursement:
Funds issued with proof of 2 nd semester enrollment.
Criteria:
Must have a “C” average or higher.
Richland Center High School
Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
Amount: (2) of $500
Disbursement:
check issued at ceremony. Proof of 1 st semester enrollment to Booster club
Criteria:
For students who have lettered in TWO varsity sports. One must be in the
junior/senior year. SEPARATE ESSAY/Letters of recommendation Due 4/01
Richland Center Lions
Scholarship
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
(2) of $500 each
Check payable to UWRC and recipient by donor; half given at the beginning of
each semester
Must be attending UW-Richland AND be involved in community
Service. GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Richland Center Youth Basketball
Scholarship
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
$1000 to be dispersed to any number of individuals who meet the criteria
Check issued at ceremony by donor
Senior boy and girl letter winner active in basketball for four
years, not awarded Division I or II scholarships or Academic Excellence
Scholarship. For student highly involved in youth basketball-concessions, and
leagues. SEPARATE APPLICATION & Essay due first Friday in April.
Richland Center Youth Bowling
Scholarship
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
varies
Check issued to student and post secondary school when student contacts
Bowling Association (scholarship may be used within 6 years of graduation).
Students who are members of the Youth Bowlers Association. Students
need to graduate with their class and must bowl their senior year.
No application required.
Richland Center Youth Wrestling
Scholarship
Amount: (multiple) $100
Disbursement:
Check issued at ceremony by donor
Criteria:
For wrestler who participates in all four years of high school and helped out or
participated in the youth club. Student is accepted to college or
continuing in school. SEPARATE APPLICATION
Richland County Bank
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Check will be issued upon enrollment verification
Criteria:
For student pursuing agriculture or business.
SEPARATE APPLICATION Due April 2nd
Richland County Beef Producers
Amount: up to approximately $700
Disbursement:
Check given in October with proof of enrollment to Richland County Beef
Producer’s contact UW Extension office at 647-6148
Criteria:
Involvement with County Beef Producer’s and/or the beef industry. Leadership
in school, academic, and financial need. http://richland.uwex.edu/
Separate Application - Due March 1
Richland County HCE
Scholarship
Amount: (3) $150
Disbursement:
Per donor
Criteria:
Student must reside in Richland County who will be attending a University or
Technical College and pursing a program in social work, child care, nursing,
accounting, and cosmetology (any field related to family living)
Separate Application Due April 1st
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Richland Electric Cooperative
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
Scholarship
Amount Varies each year ($250 approx.)
Check available in August from Richland Electric Cooperative office with
proof of enrollment.
Applicant or parent MUST be a member of Richland Electric Cooperative.
SEPARATE APPLICATION w/essay due mid March
Richland Grant Telephone
Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Check issued by Richland Grant Telephone
Criteria:
A parent/guardian must reside in one of the following telephone exchanges:
Boaz-536, Blue River-537, Sabin-538, Soldiers Grove-624, or Gays Mills-735
Parent must subscribe to digital video, internet, or telephone service.
SEPARATE APPLICATION due March first available in the guidance office
If student qualifies for Richland Grant Scholarship, he/she may also apply for
FRS (Foundation for Rural Service Scholarship) and WSTF (Wisconsin State
Telecommunications Foundation, Inc)
Richland Hospital Health Career
Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Richland School District Foundation will issue 1/2 beginning of 1 st
semester and 1/2 at the beginning of 2 nd semester.
Criteria:
For student ranked in the middle 50% of the class and
pursuing health career.
Richland Medical Center
Scholarship
Amount: $250-up to $1,000
Disbursement:
contact the Richland Medical Center
Criteria: Student must contact Mr. Hirsbrunner at 647-6161
Separate Application Due May 2013
Richland Middle School
Scholarship
Amount: up to $500
Disbursement:
Check issued at awards ceremony by donor
Criteria:
GPA of 2.5 or higher, must have attended Richland Middle School for two
years. SEPARATE ESSAYS: “What advice would you give incoming
middle school students and how did middle school shape your life?”
Richland Sports Medicine
Scholarship
Amount: (2) $250
Disbursement:
Check issued at awards ceremony by donor
Criteria:
GPA of 2.75 or higher and student played a high school sport.
One male and one female recipient . Separate Application due by April 15 th .
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Ripp, Avitus and Julie
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Funds issued by RSDF in summer
Criteria:
3.0 GPA, be a leader and positive role model. Must be a
Participant in at least ONE of these sports: football, basketball,
or volleyball. Rotates each year between male/female
recipient. A female recipient will be chosen for 2013.
Must attend college in Wisconsin.
Scenic Hills Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship/National Program
Amount: $200-$500
Disbursement:
The Local Chapter disburses funds to the student
Criteria:
SEPARATE APPLICATION available in guidance office. Student must hold
Current NWTF membership and submit an essay. Due February 1st
Schmitt Woodland Hills Auxiliary
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
Scholarship
varies
funds issued at July Auxiliary Board meeting
Employee or volunteer (two year minimum) at Schmitt Woodland Hills
and entering the health field.
SEPARATE APPLICATION available at Schmitt due March 1st
Slama, Robert
Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Check issued to student and college. Presented at awards ceremony
Criteria:
For student pursuing engineering or electricity
Star Spangled Celebration
Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Star Spangled will issue ½ at the beginning of each semester with proof of
enrollment. Form needs to be completed and returned to Star Spangled.
Criteria:
Community Volunteerism. Essay Required. “Why is it important to
volunteer in my community?”
SWTC/ Lenz Family Endowment
Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Disbursement:
½ given couple weeks into 1 st semester and ½ disbursed 2 nd semester and
Receiving a 2.5 GPA or higher in college.
Criteria:
Student in lower 30-70% class rank, AND accepted to SWTC.
Resident must have resided in WI for 5 years and must have resided
in Richland School District for 3 years. Student must be full time (12 credits) and
enrolled in a 1 or 2 year program at SWTC.
SEPARATE APPLICATION due March 19
UW-Platteville Community
Scholarship
Amount: (2) at $500
Disbursement:
Money is applied in the fall to the student’s tuition bill
Criteria:
For seniors who have applied and plan to attend UW Platteville
APPLY ON UW PLATTEVILLE WEBSITE, due March 1 st
www.uwplatt.edu/foundation/csp/apply.html
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UW-Richland Music
Scholarship
Amount: $150
Disbursement:
Through UW Richland ½ at end of each semester
Criteria:
Student must be recommended by their high school music instructor.
For band and choir students only who will attend UW-Richland and
maintain 2.5 GPA during college
UW-Richland
Amount:
Disbursement:
Criteria:
Scholarship
varies
Funds issued by the University
For students attending UW-Richland their freshman year
SEPARATE APPLICATION due April 1 st .
Veterans for Peace
Scholarship
Amount: $300
Disbursement:
Funds issued at Awards Ceremony
Criteria:
Students must complete 500-700 word essay, “Why I believe war is not
the answer.” Essays forwarded to Veterans for Peace committee
Vietnam Veterans of WI, Chapter 7 Scholarship
Amount: (4) at $500
Disbursement:
Funds will be issued to both the recipient and the university
Criteria:
Interview a Vietnam vet (names will be provided if
requested). SEPARATE ESSAY about the interview.
Essay 300-750 words, no name on essay, typed,
double -spaced, student must be enrolled at any post-secondary
institution. Juniors and Seniors can apply. Due April 15th
Wallace, Cooper, and Elliott Insurance Agency Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Richland School District Foundation mails funds in summer to recipient
Criteria:
Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher. A deserving student going to a college or
technical college.
WRCO Radio Station
Scholarship
Amount: $500
Disbursement:
Check issued in summer from Richland School District Foundation
Criteria:
For students pursuing a career in the field of broadcast, radio, or television.
If no senior is pursuing a broadcast career, scholarship will be given to a student
who has made an excellent contribution to the forensics program.
Richland School District is very fortunate that a large number of
individuals, businesses, and institutions have provided scholarships for
Richland Center High School Students!
THANK YOU
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Scholarships that require Essays
American Legion Post 13 – Separate Application- May 1, 2013
Minimum 300 word, typed double-spaced essay.
Topic: “What does Americanism mean to me?”
Essays will be judged for content, structure, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
American Legion Auxiliary-for Female students only - Separate Application- May 1, 2013
Essay topic is, “How will my educational goals prepare me to serve my community and
country?”
Community First Bank – Due March 1, 2013 online application – print & give to guidance office
“In a one half page, typed document, briefly explain why you feel you have earned
this scholarship. Example: Your strengths, goals, etc.”
Leadership Scholarship – Due March 19 th – separate leadership application
Attach a narrative (no more than 200 words) completing the following:
“A leader is, . . .
Richland Center Athletic Booster Club - Due April 1 st – review informational form
Short typed essay on “How has participation in sports at RCHS influenced my life?”
Richland Center Youth Basketball:
Describe how being a part of athletics has formed who I am today.
Describe the importance of interaction between a high school athlete and the youth in
the community.
Describe the importance of being part of a team.
Describe the correlations between participating in sports and that of potential life
situations.
Richland Middle School: Due March 19, 2013
What advice would you give incoming middle school students?
How did middle school shape your life?”
Star Spangled Celebration: Due March 19, 2013
“Why is it important to volunteer in my community?”
Vietnam Veterans of Wisconsin, Chapter 7 - Due April 15, 2013
ESSAY about interview with Vietnam veteran, 300-750 words, no name on essay,
typed, double -spaced, student must be enrolled at any post-secondary institution.
Veterans for Peace: Due March 19, 2013
“Why I believe war is not the answer.”
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