Wisconsin and Dane County Scholarships - Summer 2025

Finding financial support for higher education can be a challenge, but Wisconsin and Dane County offer a variety of scholarships and training programs to help students pursuing college and trade schools.  Below is a list of available opportunities, including eligibility criteria and application details.

Tri 4 Schools Alumni Scholarship

Dane County high school seniors who have participated in Tri 4 Schools as a participant or volunteer are eligible for this $1,500 award.

• Eligibility: Tri 4 Schools alumni enrolling in a 2-4 year college or trade school.

• Application: Online application, priority given to thoughtful reflection.

• Deadline: March 9, 2025

• More Information: Tri 4 Schools Scholarship

Italian Workmen’s Club Scholarship

This $5,000 scholarship provides financial assistance to students of Italian descent or those studying Italian language/culture.

• Eligibility: Students in the Madison area of Italian heritage or studying Italian culture.

• Application: Online application.

• Deadline: April 15, 2025

• More Information: Italian Workmen’s Club Scholarship

Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship awards Wisconsin high school seniors who have participated in basketball, encouraging them to attend a University of Wisconsin system school.

• Eligibility: Wisconsin seniors participating in basketball (player or manager).

• Application: Online application.

• Deadline: April 30, 2025

• More Information: Ab Nicholas Scholarship

Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship supports students pursuing careers in culinary arts, baking, hospitality management, and food science.

• Eligibility: Wisconsin residents enrolled in a nationally accredited post-secondary school with at least 6 credits.

• Application: Requires employer/instructor recommendations and transcripts.

• Deadline: April 1, 2025

• More Information: Wisconsin Restaurant Association Scholarship

Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship

This scholarship encourages students to explore local government priorities through an essay competition.

• Eligibility: Wisconsin high school seniors attending a Wisconsin college/university.

• Application: Submit an essay on improving local government.

• Deadline: May 23, 2025

• More Information: Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship

Lyda M. Locke Scholarship (Junior Achievement of Wisconsin)

This scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in business, finance, or banking.

• Eligibility: Dane County students who participated in a Junior Achievement (JA) high school program.

• Application: Online application.

• Deadline: April 30, 2025

• More Information: Lyda M. Locke Scholarship

Wisconsin Architects Foundation Out-of-State Study Scholarship

This $1,500 award helps Wisconsin students studying architecture outside the state.

• Eligibility: Wisconsin students enrolled in an NAAB or CACB-accredited School of Architecture.

• Application: Online application.

• Deadline: June 15, 2025

• More Information: Wisconsin Architects Foundation Scholarship

The AI Innovators Future Scholarship

This $500 scholarship supports students interested in ethical AI development and innovation.

• Eligibility: Wisconsin high school seniors with a generative AI project or initiative.

• Application: Submit an AI project or a 500-word essay.

• Deadline: May 1, 2025

• More Information: AI Innovators Future Scholarship

Collegiate AI Leadership Award

Recognizing college students promoting ethical AI use, this $500 scholarship supports those engaged in AI ethics and innovation.

• Eligibility: Enrolled in a Wisconsin-based college with AI-related involvement.

• Application: Online application + recommendation letter.

• Deadline: May 1, 2025

• More Information: Collegiate AI Leadership Award

UW Credit Union Community Values Scholarship

This $3,000 scholarship supports students demonstrating commitment to community service.

• Eligibility: UW system, Madison College, or Edgewood College students; must be a UW Credit Union member.

• Application: Online application.

• Deadline: March 31, 2025

• More Information: UW Credit Union Scholarship

2025 High School Healthcare Scholarship (UnityPoint Health - Meriter)

This program supports Dane County students pursuing direct patient care careers in healthcare.

• Eligibility: Dane County high school seniors entering healthcare-related fields.

• Application: Online application.

• Deadline: February 28, 2025 (closes when 50 applications are received)

• More Information: UnityPoint Health Scholarship

Promega D.O.O.R.S. Program

​The D.O.O.R.S. (Diversification Of Our Research Scientists) Program annually awards ten $5,000 scholarships to undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing biotechnology-related majors. Recipients also receive mentorship from biotech professionals and participate in networking events at Promega's Madison, WI campus. ​

• Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in life science related field must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in a life science related field. 

• Application: Online application.

• Deadline: September, 2025

• More Information: D.O.O.R.S. Program