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GEAR UP Scholarship:

DPI WEOP supports students in their pursuit of postsecondary education and makes available a GEAR UP Scholarship for eligible Wisconsin GEAR UP (WIGU) students and eligible outreach students. Students must apply for the scholarship during their senior year of high school and before the July 15 deadline. If awarded, students will receive a one-year GEAR UP Scholarship.

Scholarship Criteria

• GEAR UP Enrollment Date
  • The dollar amount of the scholarship varies based on when the student enrolled in GEAR UP.
  • Previous GEAR UP Grants (Enrollments BEFORE August 23, 2019)
  • Newly awarded 2019 GEAR UP Grant (Enrollments AFTER August 23, 2019)
• Scholarship Type
  • Priority Student Scholarship - Eligible GEAR UP students who complete six or more college credits through dual enrollment or earn a micro-credential while in high school are eligible for a greater scholarship amount.
    • Priority WITH dual enrollment or micro-credential (requires copy of transcripts from associated institution)
    • Priority WITHOUT dual enrollment or micro-credential
  • Outreach - Eligible Outreach students will compete for a variable set of funds each year. The total number of available scholarships depends on the number of eligible priority students who apply. The student must have attended a GEAR UP outreach service. Scholarships will be awarded to students on a first-come, first-served basis.

Deadline to apply: Students must apply for the scholarship by July 15 following their senior year of high school, but early application is encouraged. Only complete applications will be considered.

Eligible students will demonstrate financial need at the time of application and meet the following criteria:

• Be under 22 years of age at the time of the first scholarship award.
• Have received a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent on or after January 1, 1998.
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment, and provide proof of enrollment or acceptance, in a program of undergraduate instruction at a public, private non-profit, or technical college in Wisconsin.
• Have participated in a service provided by the WIGU project.

The George Sippel EMS Scholarship is for an individual who will be starting an EMS training program in 2026. Adult and non-traditional-learner applicants will be given priority consideration for this round of the scholarship, but high school seniors are still welcome to apply. Follow the link below for more information and to access the scholarship application.

Follow the link below for full eligibility details and instructions on how to apply for this scholarship.

Alumni of James Madison Elementary School are invited to apply for this scholarship by filling out the application linked below.

Students declaring a major in or having an emphasis in the human resources field are eligible to apply.

Please follow the link below for more information and a copy of the scholarship application. 

Variety of individual SPEF scholarships available; visit their website for individual scholarships available to North High, South High and charter school students. Each scholarship has different submission requirements in addition to submitting a local scholarship application with original signatures of parents and student.  Contact SPEF directly if you have any questions.

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Purpose: The TIP grant aids low-income and disadvantaged Wisconsin students with additional college funding to help reduce the student’s amount of loan, work-study, or unmet need.

Eligibility:

• Students must be attending at least part time.
• Students must be a first-time freshman.
• Students must be attending a public or private Wisconsin college or university.
• A student must meet one criterion from Group A based on financial need and one criterion from Group B based on nontraditional/ disadvantaged circumstances
• The TIP grant can be renewed for up to ten semesters of enrollment and must be used within six years of enrollment at a public, private, or technical college or university in Wisconsin.
• Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Funding: Funding varies from year to year depending upon the number of continuing students. The Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) determines annually the amount of funds awarded for continuing students. HEAB then divides the remaining funds between the WEOP offices and the college financial aid community to award to new freshman. The TIP grant ranges from $600 to $1800 per school year.

Applications should be turned in to the DPI-WEOP office nearest to you (that address is on the bottom of the application).

Students planning to pursue a tech college or university degree in agriculture (or a related field) are eligible to apply. Please see the attachment for further details and for a copy of the application form. Contact: wisconsinantiquepowerreunion@gmail.com

Any Wisconsin resident enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a 2- or 4-year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement-related field - which does not include law school - is eligible. Follow the link below for more information and to access the scholarship application.