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WISCONSIN HEIGHTS

CLASS OF 2021 SCHOLARSHIP HANDBOOK

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY AND

WISCONSIN HEIGHTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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Table of Contents

General Scholarship Information ...............................................................................Page 1

Release of Information .............................................................................................. (All students must complete and turn in this document)

Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation (WHEF) Scholarships

WHEF Information .....................................................................................................Page 3

Scholarship Application Cover Sheet .........................................................................Page 4 (This page must be attached to the packet of WHEF applications)

Field of Study Scholarship Application Form .............................................................Page 5

Promise Scholarship Application Form ......................................................................Page 6

Community Service Scholarship Application Form ....................................................Page 7

Independent Community Scholarships

Independent Information ..........................................................................................Page 8

Independent Scholarship Application Form ..............................................................Page 9 (This page must be attached to your Independent Scholarship applications)

Independent Scholarship Descriptions & Criteria .....................................................Pages 10 – 15

The Beil Family Scholarship Application…………………………………………………………………Page 16

Knights of Columbus Council 7811 Scholarship Application…………………………………..Page 17

Dale “Ole” Olson Memorial Scholarship Application……………………………………………..Page 18

The Peoples Community Bank Scholarship Application ............................................Pages 19 – 21

Wisconsin Heights 3-Sport Athlete Scholarship Application .....................................Page 22

Wisconsin Heights Athletic Department Scholarship Application .............................Page 23

Wisconsin Heights Drama & Heights Players Scholarship Application ......................Page 24

Wisconsin Heights Music Boosters Scholarship Application .....................................Page 25

Wisconsin River Sportsmen’s Club Scholarship Application ......................................Page 26

This booklet contains two different kinds of scholarships:

Independent Community Scholarships - offered by different groups or individuals within the community.

Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation (WHEF) - offered by different groups or individuals within the WHEF.

WHEF Scholarships…………………………………………………pages 3 – 7

Independent Scholarships…..………………………………………pages 8 – 26

Please make sure that you read all of the information and follow directions completely. To apply for any of the scholarships, students first need to make sure that they meet the requirements for them. A student may apply for as many of the scholarships as he or she qualifies for.

Scholarship recipients will receive an invitation to Scholarship Awards Night on May 19, 2021.

In order to receive a scholarship, attendance at Scholarship Awards Night is mandatory. Any scholarships that are awarded must be applied to the 2021-2022 school year.

The Student’s Responsibility - Completing each scholarship requirements and obtaining and attaching all materials to

complete each application.- Contacting the individual or organization giving the scholarship to set up distribution of funds.

Applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, March 24th, 2021.

Late applications will NOT be accepted.

Wisconsin Heights High School

RELEASE OF INFORMATION (For Independent Community Scholarships &WHEF Scholarship Applications)

Students: Please complete one release form and turn in with your scholarship applications.

(Name of student) gives permission to have his/her transcripts sent to the Scholarship Committee responsible for reviewing the applicants and selecting recipients. This may include the Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation Scholarship Committee or the committee of the individual organization that is donating the scholarship.

Parent Signature

Student Signature

Date

NOTE: One release form gives permission to have his/her transcripts sent to WHEF and Independent Community Scholarship organizations.

WISCONSIN HEIGHTS

EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WHEF) Scholarships

• Application Cover Sheet

• Field of Study Scholarships

• Promise Scholarships

• Community Service Scholarships

WISCONSIN HEIGHTS EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WHEF) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Complete this main application and include it with your completed individual scholarship applications. Please DO NOT write your name on any forms where name is not listed! The Field of Study, Promise, or Community Service Scholarships.

This page serves as your application for the Scholastic Aptitude Scholarships. The Scholastic Aptitude Scholarships are based on class rank/G.P.A. and are awarded to students attending a 4-year college/university, a 2-year college transfer program, or a 2-year technical college.

Name

Social Security Number **

Address

City, State, Zip

Phone

University/College/Tech School Attending

Program of Study

G.P.A. (Guidance Office will complete)

Class Rank (Guidance Office will complete)

** To facilitate distribution of scholarship monies to the proper student by the college/university or technical school.

PLEASE LIST ONLY THE WHEF SCHOLARSHIPS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:

1. Scholastic Aptitude Scholarship – automatic entry when application submitted____________ ____

2.

3.

4.

RELEASE OF INFORMATION The above named student gives permission to have his/her transcripts sent to the scholarship committee responsible for reviewing the applicants and selecting recipients. This may include the Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation Scholarship Committee or the committee of the individual organization that is donating the scholarship.

Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation scholarship recipients also give permission to release the following information to be used for support of scholarship fundraising efforts:

• Name

• Photo

• Intended college and major

• High school involvement and awards

Parent Signature Student Signature

Date

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by: Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 by 3:15 p.m.

To be completed by HS Guidance Dept. CODE #

Attach the required essay to this application and paperclip to the Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation Scholarship Application.

To Qualify for Scholarship: Attach a 300-400 word double-spaced essay using 12 point font stating why you are interested in this field of study and what your future goals are relating to it. See field of study descriptions below.

Field of Study Scholarships

FIELD OF STUDY DESCRIPTIONS

Arts and Communication – Careers in this path are related to the humanities and performing, visual, literacy, and media arts. These include architecture; graphic, interior, and fashion design; writing; film; fine arts; journalism; languages; media; advertising; and public relations.

Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology – Careers in this path are related to the business environment. These include entrepreneur, sales, marketing, computer/information systems, finance, accounting, personnel, economics, and management.

Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology – Careers in this path are related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install, and maintain physical systems. These include engineering, manufacturing, construction, service, and related technologies.

Health Sciences – Careers in this path are related to the promotion of health and treatment of disease. These include research, prevention, treatment, and related health technologies.

Human Services – Careers in this path are related to economic, political, and social systems. These include education, government, law and law enforcement, leisure and recreation, military, religion, child care, social services, and personal services.

Natural Resources and Agriscience – Careers in this path are related to agriculture, the environment, and natural resources. These include agricultural sciences, earth sciences, environmental sciences, fisheries, forestry, horticulture, and wildlife.

G.P.A. (Guidance Office will complete) Class Rank Guidance Office will complete)

University/College/Tech School Attending Program of Study

Please indicate which field of study you are applying for:

_____ Arts and Communication ______ Health Sciences

______ Business, Management, Marketing & Technology ______ Human Services

______ Engineering/Manufacturing, & Industrial Technology ______ Natural Resources and Agriscience

To be completed by HS Guidance Department CODE #

Attach the required essay to this application and paper clip to the Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation Scholarship Application.

Promise Scholarships

Promise Scholarships are based on meeting one (1) of the following criteria:

Please check any of the following that apply: 1. 1. Financial need 2. 2. First generation post-secondary (first in family to attend school beyond high school)

3. Minority status 4. Disability




Program of Study

If you are applying based on financial need, please attach a one page essay using 12 point font explaining why you feel

that you and your family qualify for a financial need scholarship. Please be as specific as possible.

OR

If you are applying based on first generation post-secondary, minority status, and/or disability, please attach a one

page essay using 12 point font explaining why you should receive a Promise Award and what it would mean to you.


Attach the required essay to this application and paperclip to the Wisconsin Heights Education Foundation Scholarship Application Cover Sheet.

Community Service Scholarships

Community Service Scholarships are based on documented hours of community service.

Please complete both #1 & #2 when applying for this scholarship. **The documented hours must be volunteer (not paid) hours. **




Program of Study

1) Please list your volunteered hours below and get the verifying signature of the appropriate person. Attach another sheet if necessary.

PLACE HOURS PERSON VERIFYING PHONE #

2) In addition to the list above, please attach a one page essay using 12 point font explaining how your

volunteering has impacted you.


INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

• Application Cover Sheet

• Independent Community ScholarshipDonors, Descriptions, and Criteria

• The Beil Family Scholarship Application

• Knights of Columbus Council 7811 Scholarship Application

• The Peoples Community Bank Scholarship Application

• Wisconsin Heights 3-Sport Athlete Scholarship Application

• Wisconsin Heights Athletic Department Scholarship

Application

• Wisconsin Heights Drama & Wisconsin Heights Players

Scholarship Application

• Wisconsin Heights Music Boosters Scholarship Application

• Wisconsin River Sportsmen’s Club Scholarship Application

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please attach all additional materials required the specific scholarship for which you are applying, to this application form.

If you are applying for more than one Independent Community Scholarship, please make copies of this application and complete a separate form for each Independent Community Scholarship you are applying for.

Name Phone

Address (including City, State, Zip)

University, College, or Tech School Planning to Attend Have you been accepted?

Program Title/Degree G.P.A. (On student transcript)

Name of Scholarship

Attach this form with each Independent Community Scholarship application Be sure to attach the documents in the following order using paperclips:

The following applications (if applying) – The Beil Family, Knights of Columbus Council 7811, ThePeoples Community Bank, Wisconsin Heights 3-Sport Athlete, Wisconsin Heights AthleticDepartment, Wisconsin Heights Drama & Heights Players, Wisconsin Heights Music Boosters, andWisconsin River Sportsmen’s Club.

All other required materials (essays, cover letter, letters of recommendation(s), community servicelist, transcript, attendance, and all other documentation as listed in the scholarship criteria)

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 by 3:15 p.m.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Beil Family Scholarship 1 @ $1,000.00

Description: Applicant must have post-high school plans to include enrollment in a 2 or 4-year College or plan to further their education through an Apprenticeship or Trade School program. Primary consideration will be given to those students who have a strong work ethic and have overcome obstacles in their educational journey, be it academic, social, or financial.

The Beil Family Scholarship Application must be completed and attached to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

Black Earth High School Alumni Association 2 @ $1,500.00 Wendell Anderson Athletic Scholarship 1 @ $1,000.00 Description: Applicant must currently be living in the old Black Earth school district. Recipients will be

expected to attend the Alumni meeting on June 19, 2021.

Include a 200-300 word double-spaced essay using 12 point font outlining your current involvements, achievements, goals and future plans. Attach a transcript with attendance. Two to three letters of recommendation are required and they should touch on your school and community involvement. Please attach a separate page listing the receipt of other scholarships you have already been notified of receiving. List the name of the scholarship along with the dollar amount.

Please attach the required information to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

District One EMS Association 2 @ $500.00 Description: Applicant must have college plans for a career in the health care field. Applicants are

encouraged to list any community service on the application.

Describe how you meet the listed criteria. Please attach the criteria to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

Heights Picnic Booster/Steve Schmitt 2 @ $500.00 Description: Applicant must be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year College. Preferred, the applicant has been a regular

at the annual Heights Picnic Booster fundraiser and/or has volunteered at the event. Four years of athletic involvement in any high school sports.

Describe how you meet the listed criteria and attach the criteria to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS (cont.)

Knights of Columbus Council 7811 Scholarship 1 @ $500.00 Description: Applicant must be a senior who will be graduating.

The Knights of Columbus Scholarship Application must be completed and attached to the Independent Scholarship Application as well as a copy of your high school transcript.

Madison Motorcyle Club – Duane Eller Memorial Scholarship 1 @ $1,250.00 Description: Applicant must have post-high school plans to include enrollment in a 2- or 4-year college or

plan to further their education through an apprenticeship or trade school program.

With application, include a cover letter describing in their own words their goals for education and how they align with their desired career path.

Submit 3 letters of recommendation, with at least one being from a Wisconsin Heights School staff member (teacher, administration etc..,) with application submission.

It is preferred but not a requirement that the applicant is currently or has been involved in some form of community service. Please submit community service information.

Upon successful selection the Madison Motorcycle club ask’s that the recipient attend, in person, one club meeting with a parent or guardian to introduce themselves and share their goals with the club.


Mazomanie/Black Earth Friends of the Libraries Scholarship 1 @ $1,000.00

Description: Please submit the following information: (In descending order of priority) *Applicant has worked in a paid or volunteer status in Mazomanie or Black Earth Library.*Applicant has worked on and completed a project in support of Black Earth or MazomanieLibrary.*Applicant has worked on and completed a project in support of literacy in the community.*Applicant has a letter of support from either or both libraries citing activities the student hascompleted in support of the named library.

The tie breaker for this scholarship is: *Student grade point average*Length of time performed service in Mazomanie or Black Earth Library



Mickelsons-Martin American Legion Auxiliary Post 313, Black Earth WI 1 @ $250.00 Description: Applicant must be a descendant of a U.S. Veteran which includes mother, father, daughter,

son, sister, brother, grandparents, or great grandparents.

Qualified applicants are asked to include a cover letter, a teacher recommendation letter, transcript with attendance, and a list of community service activities.

In the cover letter please address how you meet the criteria, why you would be a deserving recipient, and why you have chosen your college field of study.


Mickelsons-Martin American Legion Post 313, Black Earth WI 1 @ $500.00 Description: Applicant must be a descendant of a U.S. Veteran which includes mother, father, daughter,

son, sister, brother, grandmother, grandfather, or great-grandparents.

Qualified applicants are asked to include a cover letter, a teacher recommendation letter, a transcript with attendance, and a list of community service activities.

In the cover letter please address how you meet the criteria, why you would be a deserving recipient, and why you have chosen your college field of study.


The Peoples Community Bank Qualified applicants receive $500.00 Description: Applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. Pursue a college level education as a degree candidate in a business or a business-related field of study e.g. finance, accounting, agri-finance, management, marketing,communications, etc.

2. Be a non-relative of any officer or director of The Peoples Community Bank.3. Demonstrate scholastic aptitude, leadership, and service ability.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate and document a level of financial need.

The structure of the scholarship awards is at the discretion of The Peoples Community Bank.

The Peoples Community Bank Scholarship Application must be completed for consideration.


Veterans for Peace Chapter 25 Essay Contest - Scholarship 1 @ $500.00 Description: Veterans for Peace Chapter 25, of southern Wisconsin, is part of an international organization

of military veterans dedicated to increasing public awareness of the human and monetary costs of war.

Essay (500-700 words) on the topic: “Why I Believe War Is Not the Answer.” Youtube link: https://youtu.be/uHRUwtkfMqM

Please attach the essay and a copy of your transcript to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

Wisconsin Heights 3-Sport Athlete Scholarship Qualified applicants receive $500.00 Description: Applicant must have competed in three Wisconsin Heights sponsored sports each year of their

high school career. Applicant will be ineligible to apply if an athletic code violation resulted from use/possession of prohibited substances or resulted from a major code violation.

All qualified applicants will receive a $500 scholarship.

The Wisconsin Heights 3-Sport Athlete Scholarship application must be completed. Attach the application to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

Wisconsin Heights Athletic Department Scholarship 2 @ $250.00 Description: Applicant must have been involved in at least two sports, earned a minimum of 3 varsity letters

and have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above. The athlete must not have had any athletic code violations.

Attach a 300-word essay explaining the connection between athletics and education. Explain why you are the best candidate for this scholarship.

The Wisconsin Heights Athletic Department Scholarship application must be completed. Attach the application and essay to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS (cont.) Wisconsin Heights Drama & Heights Players Scholarship 1 @ $500.00 Description: Applicant must meet a minimum of two of the following: participation in Wisconsin Heights Players, minimum of 1 year; participation in WH High School Drama Program, minimum of 1 year; involved in fundraising for either drama program; be a positive role model while involved in drama programs. The Heights Drama Scholarship Application must be completed and attached to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

Wisconsin Heights Music Boosters Scholarship 1 @ $500.00 Description: Applicant must be pursuing a major or minor in music (i.e. education, performance, history, theory, recording, therapy, etc.) at a four-year institution and applying through the Wisconsin Heights High School Music Department.

The Wisconsin Heights Music Booster Scholarship Application must be completed and attached to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

Wisconsin Heights Soccer Club Scholarship 1 @ $500.00 Description: Applicants must be a past (within the past 2 years) or current member of WH Soccer Club and attending a 2- or 4-year college.

Submit a 500 word essay including: 1. How many years you have been playing soccer or refereeing and at what ages. 2. Soccer team honors you have received 3. Volunteer experience with the Soccer Club – brat fry’s, concession trailer, soccer camps,

practice with younger kids, etc. 4. How your experience as a member of the WH Soccer Club has taught you about

leadership, teamwork, and organization. 5. How you will use those skills as you continue your education.

Please attach the essay and a copy of your transcript to the Independent Community Scholarship Application.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS (cont.) Wisconsin River Sportsmen’s Club Scholarship 1 @ $1,000.00

Description: Applicant must meet the following criteria:

Special consideration will be given to any application where the student is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in a conservation major such as wildlife ecology, fisheries biology, forestry, soil sciences, water resource management, or similar degree.

1. Must be a senior at Wisconsin Heights High School.

2. Must have applied and been accepted at a College/University. 3. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is desirable.

4. Prepare a one page essay of up to 500 words. The body of the essay should explain the candidates anticipated area of study. Go into additional details if study will be in the field of conservation and why they chose the area of study. Include long term goals after graduation from college. Mention any volunteer work performed; add details that involve any conservation projects. Include the types of outdoor leisure time activities you enjoy, if applicable.

5. Provide one letter of recommendation from a non-relative in the field of academia or the private sector. If applicable, one additional letter of recommendation can be submitted from a relative working in the field of conservation.

A committee of Wisconsin River Sportsmen’s Club members will review all materials submitted by applicants and select the final recipient. The scholarship will be distributed to the recipient during the second semester of their freshman year.

Please attach the Wisconsin River Sportsmen’s Club Scholarship Application, the essay, and letter(s) of recommendation.

THE BEIL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

Description: Applicant must have post-high school plans to include enrollment in a 2 or 4-year College or plan to further their education through an Apprenticeship or Trade School program. Primary consideration will be given to those students who have a strong work ethic and have overcome obstacles in their educational journey, be it academic, social, or financial. (Please type required information including the questions and answers into a word document.) Please tell us why you should be considered for this scholarship: Please list the following: Intended College, University, Apprenticeship or Trade School: Intended Career: Please list your personal goals:

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021. NOTE: Attach this form to the Independent Community Scholarship application.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 7811 SCHOLARSHIP

Knights of Columbus Father John Satterlee - Council 7811

Mazomanie, WI

2021 Scholarship Application Every year our Knights of Columbus Council awards a $500 scholarship to a local high school graduate. If you are graduating high school this year and wish to compete for this scholarship, please review the application process below. NAME: __________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: __________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________

CITY/ST:______________________________ ZIP CODE:___________ PHONE NO.:_____________________

HIGH SCHOOL: _____________________________________ AGE: __________________

Date of graduation: ________________________ GPA: ____________________

Are you a member of a Catholic Parish (Y/N)? ________________________________

Names of two teachers submission recommendations:

1._________________________________ 2._________________________________

Attach your typed responses to this application for the following questions.

• What are your education goals?

• What are your personal goals and ambitions?

• State briefly, “Why I Want This Scholarship?”

• List academic, church, community activities, and/or achievements.

Dated: _____________________ Signed: ___________________________________________

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021. NOTE: Attach to this form your typed responses to the questions, a copy of your high school transcript, and

attach to the Independent Scholarship Application.

Dale “Ole” Olson Memorial Scholarship

Description: Applicant must have post-high plans to further their education through an Apprenticeship or Trade School program. A strong work ethic is a “plus”. (Please type required information including the questions and answers into a word document.) Please tell us why you should be considered for this scholarship: Please list the following: Intended Apprenticeship or Trade School: Intended Career: Strongest subjects in high school: Community Activities: Please list your personal goals:

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021. NOTE: Attach this form to the Independent Community Scholarship application.

THE PEOPLES COMMUNITY BANK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

List honors and awards received during high school (National Honor Society, etc.):

List community activities or groups you have served in, offices held, other leadership positions held: List other activities you have participated in (sports, music, community projects, church groups, etc.): What do you feel are your strengths and weaknesses?

Name

Address (include City, State, Zip)

Phone

Grade Point Average

Name of parent or guardian

College you are planning to attend

Degree/program title Have you been accepted?

THE PEOPLES COMMUNITY BANK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (cont.)

What are your long-term goals, both educational and career related? How many other scholarships have you received? (List scholarship and amount.) Do you wish to be considered for a needs-based scholarship? Yes No (If you did not answer yes to the above questions, proceed directly to signature line.)

Estimated annual cost of education (tuition, room, board, books) $

Estimated annual family contribution toward the cost of your education $

Amount of savings that can be applied toward the annual cost of education $ Will you be employed while attending school? Yes No Estimated number of hours per week Estimated hourly pay $ To the best of my knowledge I have provided The Peoples Community Bank full and accurate information concerning all questions on the application. I further authorize The Peoples Community Bank to verify my grade point average with the school and to verify the accuracy of any other information contained on the application.

Signature of student Date Signature of parent or guardian Date The Peoples Community Bank agrees to hold all information contained in this application, or submitted in conjunction with this application, in strict confidence and agrees to be bound by the terms of its Privacy Policy.

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021.

NOTE: Attach all forms to this application.

THE PEOPLES COMMUNITY BANK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (cont.)

The Peoples Community Bank welcomes your application for a one-time, $500 scholarship to be awarded based on the following criteria:

• Recipient must be a graduating senior.

• Recipient must be a non-relative of any officer or director of The Peoples Community Bank (spouse, child, grandchild).

• Recipient will pursue a college level education as a degree candidate in a business or business-related field of study e.g. finance, accounting, agri-finance, management, marketing, communications, etc. at an educational institution described by section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code.

• Recipient must demonstrate scholastic aptitude as evidenced by grade point average.

• Recipient will have demonstrated leadership and service ability as evidenced by school and community involvement.

• Preference in the selection of scholarship candidates will be given to those applicants who demonstrate and document a level of financial need.

The Peoples Community Bank reserves the right to structure the scholarship awards in any manner they deem appropriate.

Internship Program: Each year our bank offers internships to area students who have completed their junior year of college in one of the above listed business-related courses. This paid internship, during the months of May-August, is a 12-week program with rotations through four departments within the bank. During the final rotation, successful candidates will be working directly with experienced lenders in originating loans. Interviews for these internships typically commence during the months of January and February. Should you have an interest in applying for this program at the appropriate time in your college career, simply contact an officer at any of our six locations for information.

WISCONSIN HEIGHTS 3-SPORT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP Description: Applicant must have competed in three Wisconsin Heights sponsored sports each year of their high school career.

Applicant will be ineligible to apply if an athletic code violation resulted from use/possession of prohibited substances or resulted from a major code violation.

All qualified applicants will receive a $500 scholarship. Please complete the following:

List the sports played each year:

1st sport 2nd sport 3rd sport

Freshmen

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 by 3:15 p.m. NOTE: Attach this form to the Independent Community Scholarship application.

WISCONSIN HEIGHTS ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA/APPLICATION

Applicant must have been involved in at least two sports, earned a minimum of 3 varsity letters, and have a cumulative G.P.A. at 3.0 or above. The athlete must not have had any athletic code violations.

Please complete the following:

(1) List all athletic accomplishments (awards, recognition, captain, championships, etc):

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.

(2) List all academic accomplishments:

1. 2.

3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

9. 10.

(3) List athletics played each year:

Fall Winter Spring

Freshmen

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

(4) Name of university you plan to attend: _________________________

Intended Major: __________________________ Intended Minor: ________________________

(5) Attach an essay at least one page long explaining the connection between athletics and education. Explain why you are the best candidate for this scholarship.

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 by 3:15 p.m. NOTE: Attach this form and your essay to the Independent Community Scholarship application.

WISCONSIN HEIGHTS DRAMA & HEIGHTS PLAYERS SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA/APPLICATION (Established Fall 2008)

The Heights Drama Scholarship, valued at $500, will be awarded to a graduating senior. The recipient will be chosen by a committee made up of people involved with both the Wisconsin Heights Players and the Wisconsin Heights High School Drama program. Parents or other relatives of the applicants will not be a part of the selection committee. Students must meet a minimum of two of the following criteria to apply. Please check as many as apply:

____ Participation in Wisconsin Heights Players, minimum of 1 year

____ Participation in WH High School Drama Program, minimum of 1 year

____ Involved in fundraising for either drama program

____ Positive role model while involved in drama programs

Please answer all of the questions that apply to you. Type your answers and staple them to this application. Answers should be written in short paragraph form. 1) Summarize your involvement with Wisconsin Heights Players: 2) Summarize your involvement with Wisconsin Heights High School Drama: 3) Explain any leadership roles you had in either program: 4) Tell us about any fund-raising efforts or behind the scenes work you did for either program. In other words, tell us what you did for the program(s) other than act on stage: 5) Please give examples of how you were a positive role model for others while involved in the program(s): Distribution of Award:

• Upon proof of successful completion of first semester college, a check will be issued to the recipient.

• Student must contact the High School Drama Club Advisor with a copy of his or her first semester

grades.

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 by 3:15 p.m. NOTE: Attach this form and your question answer sheet to the Independent Community Scholarship application.

WISCONSIN HEIGHTS MUSIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name: _______________________________ Grade: __________ Date: __________ Instrument or Voice Part: _________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________ Phone Number:____________________ Number of students in senior class: _________ Class Rank: _____ Overall GPA: ________ GPA in all music courses: ________________ Intended College/University: _____________________________________ Intended Major: ________________________ Intended Minor: ________________ Intended Career: ________________________ Please list all activities you have participated in (music and other activities as well): ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Please list all community activities you have participated in: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Please list all awards or recognition you have earned or received: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Please list your personal goals: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Please type your answers to the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Please number your answers to match the questions. Make sure that the sheet is stapled to the application.

1. How has the Wisconsin Heights Music Program helped to prepare you to meet your goals? 2. What has been the most significant thing you have gained by participating in music? 3. Why are you going to major/minor in music?

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 by 3:15 p.m.

NOTE: Attach this form and your question answer sheet to the Independent Community Scholarship application.

THE WISCONSIN RIVER SPORTSMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name

Address (include City, State, Zip)

University / College Planning to Attend

Have you been accepted?

Program Title / Degree

Grade Point Average

List honors and awards received during high school (National Honor Society, etc..,): List school and community activities in which you have participated. Include offices or leadership positions held: What do you feel are your strengths and weaknesses?

All applications are due to the High School Guidance Office by Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 by 3:15 p.m. NOTE: Attach this form, your essay, and letter of recommendation(s) to the Independent Community Scholarship application.

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