Wisconsin Scholarships
Living or studying in Wisconsin qualifies you for scholarships that most students never see: statewide awards restricted to WI residents, where the applicant pool is a fraction of any national contest. These verified awards sit on top of the national scholarships and Wisconsin's own state aid programs, so treat them as one layer of a larger funding plan.
- Open scholarships
- 2
- Median award
- $1,500
- Largest award
- $1,500
Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship
Up to $1,500Annual: May 15Private pilots of all ages who hold a current Private Pilot Certificate and reside in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, or Ohio may apply for advanced aviation training support through the Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship. One award of up to $1,500 is granted annually. The fund was established in memory of Bill Cowden to help pilots pursue higher ratings when financial resources are limited. Submit a professional resume, one aviation-related letter of recommendation, and a one-page essay on your reasons for pursuing advanced aviation training. Applications are accepted from March 15 through May 15.
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Full-TuitionAnnual: December 3City of Kenosha and County of Racine, Wisconsin residents admitted to Carthage College may apply for Kenosha/Racine scholarships. Twelve full-tuition awards are offered annually. Apply by December 3 with admission materials, a 250-word essay, and activities list; qualified finalists attend an on-campus competition in January. Second-round participants complete an essay and interview with Carthage faculty and staff.
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Common questions
How many Wisconsin scholarships are there?
Award Scholar currently lists 2 verified scholarships for Wisconsin students, with amounts and deadlines checked against each sponsor's official page. The median award is around $1,500, and the largest reaches $1,500.
What Wisconsin financial aid exists beyond scholarships?
Wisconsin runs its own aid programs, including Wisconsin Grant, administered by Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board. File the FAFSA (No fixed state deadline published. Check with your school's financial aid office and file early.) to unlock them, then stack private scholarships on top. See the full Wisconsin financial aid guide for deadlines and eligibility.
Can Wisconsin students also win national scholarships?
Yes. Statewide awards restrict the applicant pool to Wisconsin residents, which improves your odds, but they are one layer. Most winning students combine state-restricted awards, national scholarships that match their profile, and state aid.