Eau Claire Electric Cooperative Scholarship
Eligibility: A student accepted into the university who is a member of Eau Claire Energy Cooperative and currently receiving electric service at their primary residence. Applicant must achieve average or above-average scholastic standing and display unusual financial requirements or special circumstances.
Award: $500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: Check website (usually early January)
Applicants can pick up an application form at Nontraditional Student Services or access online at: http://www.ecec.com/ under Youth/Scholarships. Return completed forms to the Financial Aid Office.
The Vincent L Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice
Eligibility: Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students who are a resident of or currently attending school in Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, or Wisconsin. The applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to peace and justice through a specific project and show courageous commitment and leadership in a peace organization. See: http://www.hawkinsonfoundation.org/.
Award: $3,000
Number Awarded Yearly: Variable
Deadline: March 15
P.E.O. Undergraduate Scholarships and Loan
Eligibility: For women attending UW-Eau Claire. The local PEO Chapter determines the eligibility.
Award: Local scholarships and a national grant are available.
Number Awarded Yearly: Determined by available funds.
Deadline: For Program for Continuing Education grant allow 8 weeks to process. There is NO deadline for loans.
Contact Linda Spaeth for details, Old Library 2112, 836-3019.
Wisconsin Association for Food Protection, Inc. - E.H. Marth Food and Environmental Science Scholarship
Eligibility: The applicant be a Wisconsin resident enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate program in Wisconsin, or out-of-state with reciprocal agreement, and must must be enrolled in a Dairy Science/Food Science/Environmental Sanitation or closely related major (dietetics, agronomy, animal science, etc.)
Website: http://wifoodprotection.org/scholarships.htm
Award: $1,500
Number Awarded Yearly: One
Deadline: July 1
Wisconsin Women in Government, Inc.
Eligibility: The applicant must be a Wisconsin resident, have financial need as determined by eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant, WHEG, WTG, or TIP grants. Be enrolled at time of application at a UW System school, WI Technical College, or an in-state private college affiliated with the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Those receiving a Bachelor's degree by August 15th of the application year are ineligible. Must have C or better GPA, possess leadership, initiative, and communication skills. Have an interest in public service, government, and the political process.
Award: $3,000
Number Awarded Yearly: Varies
Deadline: April 30 (extended to May 17 for 2013)
Application for 2013
