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ANNOUNCEMENTS: IT'S SCHOLARSHIP TIME! The Community Foundation has more than $1 million in scholarships available for students. Browse and apply here.
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Available Scholarships

We award scholarships each year that help hundreds of area students pursue their educational dreams.

$1 Million in Scholarships Available!

Through the generosity of our donors, we have about $1 million in scholarships available each year to students from 60 schools, also for high school seniors, college and nontraditional students and K-12 art and music camps and lessons. Click the arrow on the box below to search for scholarships by high school or check out the other scholarship opportunities. In 2018, 409 students received scholarships totaling $1.01 million. See the Scholarship Recipient List for 2018-19. If you are a scholarship recipient, check out our FAQs.
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Name of Scholarship (Click on title for details)

How To Apply

1953 State Champion Boys Basketball Scholarship

Amount of Award: $1,000

Criteria: Graduating senior from Menasha High School, who has participated on the boys' varsity basketball team, with no athletic suspensions, and plans to attend a two- or four-year accredited college, university or technical school.

Due Date: March 1

Additional Information: Click Apply Online and register on the Community Foundation's Grant and Scholarship Web Portal. In order to apply for this scholarship fill out the Community Foundation General Scholarship Application.

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Adam Buechel and Bob Randl Memorial Scholarship

Amount of Award: $500

Criteria: New Holstein High School graduating seniors who intend to pursue a post-secondary education at a college, university or technical school.

School Guidance Office

Al Zierler Memorial Scholarship

Amount of Award: $750

Criteria: Graduating seniors from Hortonville, Kaukauna, Kimberly and Little Chute public high schools who plan to pursue a career in business and attend a college, university or technical school.

Due Date: March 1

Additional Information: Click Apply Online and register on the Community Foundation's Grant and Scholarship Web Portal. In order to apply for this scholarship fill out the Community Foundation General Scholarship Application.

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Albert H. Schulze Memorial Music Scholarship

Amount of Award: $750

Criteria: Graduating senior of Neenah High School with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 who plans to pursue a music education major at an accredited four-year college or university.

Additional Information: Click Apply Online which will take you to the Fox River Scholarship Center where you will find the application.

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Albert W. Wuyts and Louise M. Wuyts Scholarship

Amount of Award: Technical School:$1,000 for two years for a student attending a two-year college or vocational/technical college, for a total award up to $2,000.
College: $1,500 for four years for a student attending a four-year college or university, for a total award up to $6,000.

Criteria: Kaukauna High School graduating seniors who have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

School Guidance Office

Allan Waelchli Scholarship within the Shawano Area Community Foundation

Amount of Award: $500

Criteria: Graduating senior of Shawano Community High School planning to pursue a career in natural resources with a preference for a degree in forestry.

Due Date: February 8

Additional Information: Click Apply Online and register on the Community Foundation's Grant and Scholarship Web Portal. In order to apply for this scholarship, fill out the Shawano Area Community Foundation General Scholarship Application.

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Andrew Davel Scholarship

Amount of Award: $1,000

Criteria: Graduating senior from Menasha High School who plans on attending an accredited educational institute in the fall following high school graduation. Student must exhibit leadership qualities and a certain "content of character" that would exemplify Andy's dedication and passion for his sport.

School Guidance Office