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Scholarships: 

**If you have questions about a scholarship, please contact Mrs. Elwood at [email protected] 


PRAIRIE FARM CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $200 x2

Two $200 scholarships will be presented to recipients who are enrolled as full-time students.  Proof of enrollment should be available upon request.  The scholarships will be presented by a Civic Club member at the Senior Award Ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 PM. 

Applications deadline April 30, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood


2025 PRAIRIE FARM AREA LION’S SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $500

The Prairie Farm Area Lion’s Club will be offering scholarships of $500.00 each to qualifying seniors who will graduate in 2025 from the Prairie Farm and Barron High Schools. At least one member of the Prairie Farm Area Lions will work with each school district to assist in the selection and presentation of the awards.


The scholarship may be used to assist in financing education and training for full-time students at Colleges and Universities, Technical Schools, and private, or approved educational training programs that offer an Associate Degree.

 

Applications deadline May 1, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood


NEDLAND INDUSTRIES INC. SCHOLARSHIP

Amount: $500 x2

Attend a vocational school or college with at least a 1 year full time program. Scholarships will be based on coursework and school achievements. Two scholarships of $500 each. Check will be made out to the school of your choice upon 2nd semester registration. A note of appreciation will be sent to Nedland Industries.  Completed applications are to be turned in to Mrs. Elwood via printed or google classroom. 

Applications deadline April 30, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood



Prairie Farm Sportsman Club Scholarship

Amount: $500 x2

Scholarships are available to any eligible graduating high school seniors. The purpose of these scholarships is to provide educational assistance to individuals who will be supporting and enjoying our rights and resources as outdoor enthusiasts. We have set aside $1000 which will be awarded in two $500 scholarships to two eligible applicants for this purpose. Please complete the form below and attach a short typed essay.

Applications due April 30, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood


Hay River Quilters Scholarship

Amount: $250

Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education are eligible regardless of G.P.A. or class rank. Applicant must have demonstrated consistent integrity, good citizenship, leadership, and service in school, and community activities. Demonstrated financial need will be considered in the selection process. Student code numbers rather than student names will be used on the applications. Please return typed and printed applications to Mrs. Elwood.

Application can be found in senior Google Classroom

Applications due April 30, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood


Sue Pliska Memorial Scholarship Application

Amount: $100 x2

Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants who have participated in a Career and Technical Education organization and/or FCCLA, and STAR events may receive consideration in the selection process. 

Applications due April 25, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood


Third Grade Scholarship

Amount: TBD

CRITERIA: The above teachers will select the recipient on the basis of the following:

Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have demonstrated consistent integrity, good citizenship, leadership, and service in school, and community events.

Applications can be found in google classroom for seniors.

Applications due April 24,2025 to Mrs. Elwood


Dairy State Bank Scholarship

Amount: $500


Eligibility: 

Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 2.5 GPA.


Application Deadline is April 25, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood. Applications can be found on google classroom.



Prairie Farm Sheridan Fire Department Scholarship

Amount: TBD


Eligibility: Applicant must live in the area serviced by the fire department (Town of Prairie Farm, Township of Prairie Farm, Township of Sheridan or Township of Vance Creek). Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. Applicant must have a “C” or better average. Applicant must have demonstrated consistent integrity, good citizenship, leadership, and service in school, and community activities. Demonstrated financial need will be considered in the selection process. A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to the Fire Department upon notification of selection.


Application Deadline is April 30, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood. Applications can be found on google classroom.


Prairie Farm Staff Scholarship

Amount: TBD


Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. Applicants must rank in the top 50% of the senior class or have a 3.00 GPA. Applicants must have demonstrated consistent integrity, good citizenship, leadership, and service in school and community activities. Demonstrated financial need will be considered in the selection process.A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to the school counselor upon notification of selection.


Application deadline is April 15,2025 to Mrs. Elwood. Applications can be found on google classroom.


Prairie Farm School Board Scholarship

Amount: $500 x2


Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have demonstrated consistent integrity, good citizenship, leadership, and service in school and community activities. Demonstrated financial need will be considered in the selection process.A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to the school counselor upon notification of selection.


Application deadline is April 15,2025 to Mrs. Elwood. Applications can be found on google classroom.


Wayland Forehand Memorial Scholarship

Amount: $500


Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 2.5 GPA.Applicants who have participate in Career and Technical Education organization and/or FCCLA and STAR events may receive consideration in the selection process.A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to the school counselor upon notification of selection.


Application deadline is April 15,2025 to Mrs. Elwood. Applications can be found on google classroom.


Prairie Farm Class of 2021 Scholarship Fund

Amount: $225


Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 2.5 GPA. A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to the school counselor upon notification of selection.


Application deadline is April 15,2025 to Mrs. Elwood. Applications can be found on google classroom.


Dream Big Scholarship

Amount: $200


Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must have demonstrated consistent integrity, good citizenship, leadership, and service in school and community activities. Demonstrated financial need will be considered in the selection process. Students who may qualify for free or reduced lunch or supply an essay demonstrating financial need. A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to the school counselor upon notification of selection.


Application deadline is April 15,2025 to Mrs. Elwood. Applications can be found on google classroom.


David Wilcox Memorial scholarship

Amount: $400


Eligibility: Plans to attend a vocational school or technical school with at least a 1 year full- time program. Scholarship will be based on coursework and achievements.A note of appreciation will be sent to Countryside Plumbing & Heating. Check will be made out to the school of your choice upon 2nd semester registration and transcripts from the previous semester.


Application deadline is April 15, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood.  Applications can be found on google classroom.


Hansen Auction Group Scholarship

Amount: TBD


Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 3.0 GPA.Applicant must have demonstrated consistent integrity, good citizenship, leadership, and service in school, and community activities. A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to Hansen Auction Group in Downing upon notification of selection.


Application deadline is April 15,2025 to Mrs. Elwood. Applications can be found in google classroom. 


Barron County Sheriff’s Association

Amount: 1- $614, 1-$608


Eligibility: Any Barron County High School Senior may apply seeking post-secondary education. Please attach the answers to the questions that can be found on the application. Do not exceed 300 words per response.


Applications must be turned in to Mrs. Elwood by May 10th 2025. Applications can be found in google classroom.


Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists Scholarship

Amount: $500


Eligibility: Students seeking further education in service-oriented career fields. (Not limited to health care professions or those with interest in physical therapy). Application must be typed in an essay-format, answering the questions on the application.


Please mail the completed application to Emily Monson, PT; P.O Box 147; Clear Lake, WI 54005 or email to [email protected]


Application deadline: April 5th. Application can be found on google classroom.


Hoff Financial Services Scholarship

Amount: TBD


Eligibility: Must be a graduating Senior enrolled in High School (Prairie Farm, Barron,Cameron, Chetek). Must be enrolled in secondary schooling. Also must submit an essay on “Where I see myself in 10 years.” 


Application and essay is do May 4, 2025 and can be emailed to [email protected] 

Application can be found here and in google classroom https://www.teamhoff.com/forms



Andrew Cray Higher Education Fund

Amount: ?


Eligibility: In order to be considered eligible for the 2025 Andrew Cray Higher Education Fund (HEF), applicants must: Be LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or any other of the limitless sexual orientations and gender identities used by members of our community).Be a class of 2025 high school senior. Live and attend high school in Northwestern Wisconsin. Be in good academic standing for graduation. Have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale .Plan to attend an institution of higher education such as a university, college, or technical school during the 2025-2026 academic year. Applications can be found at the link below and also on google classroom.


Apply here: https://www.cvlgbt.org/scholarship


Deadline for applications is April 27,2025


Mosaic Technologies 2025 Scholarship

Amount: $500-$1,000


Eligibility: Candidate must be a high school senior graduating in 2025 that plans to enroll in a

full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited 2 or 4-year U.S. College or

University in the fall of 2025. Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of the student must reside in Mosaic Technologies serving area AND subscribe to one or more Mosaic Technologies service(s).

Entries must be at least 750 words and may not exceed 1000 words. To be considered, essay entries must be accompanied by a completed application and a recent or Senior digital photo for publication on our website.


Applications are due February 26, 2025. More information and applications can be found on google classroom. They can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Mosaic Technologies in Cameron.



2025 Community Service Scholarship

Amount: $500


Eligibility: To be considered for scholarship.Student must be a graduating senior. Must be a resident in the 54763-zip code (Ridgeland). Demonstrate a scholastic achievement with GPA of 2.0 or higher. Intent on attending a secondary school (college or technical). Share the Ridgeland Civic Club commitment to serve the community.Recipient disbursement of $500 scholarship fund: Recipient must maintain a 2.5 (or better) GPA during their first quarter of post-secondary

education.Must be enrolled with a minimum of five (5) credits and be in good standing at the school they are attending. Disbursement of $500, will be awarded after all qualifications are met and with receipt of transcripts and verification of enrollment from eligible recipient.


Applicants are due March 31,2025 to Betty Glaser. Applications can be found in google classroom as well as where to send them.



Wisconsin Elks Association Scholarship 

Amount: 27- $1,500

 

Eligibility: Individuals that are continuing their education to a Technical/Vocational College in a two-year program; by awarding 27 - $1500 scholarships.  Attached is the application with the general information and instructions.  Please have the individual fill out the application and send to:

Rice Lake Elks Lodge #1441

ATTN: Jody Richter

36 East Eau Claire St.

Rice Lake, WI 54868

 

or by emailing me direct to: [email protected]

 

Application deadline is April 1st 2025. See Mrs. Elwood or check google classroom for application

 

US Constitution Contest

Amount: $250


Eligibility: On this day Feb, 8th at 10:00 a.m at the Rice Lake Elk Lodge. Part 1 is a 40-question multiple choice exam that focuses on the U.S. Constitution. Part 2 of the test will be a question that will require the student to write out a short essay to respond.  Part 2 of the test will only be judged if a tie from part 1 occurs. Once the exam is complete, we will grade and advise the student  that day as to how they did and if they will move on to the next phase.   The student with the best score will proceed to the next level where they will compete with the state.  On April 6th at 11:00 a.m., the student will be required to take another test at the Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge.  The test will then be sent to the State Chairman to be graded and scholarship awards to be determined.  There will be 13 individuals who will receive a scholarship from the State level. 

In addition, the Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge will be selecting a candidate to receive their local scholarship of $250.   The winner of this scholarship will be announced by April 7th and presented to the participant at the Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge Community banquet that will be held on April 10th

 

 Please respond to Mrs. Elwood by Thursday, February 6th if you are interested.

 

See Mrs. Elwood or check google classroom for application

 

Money Smart Essay Scholarship

AMOUNT: $100


Eligibility: In celebration of Money Smart Wisconsin (April 5 - 12, 2025), the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt along with its partner organizations, is excited to announce the 6th annual Money Smart 2025 Scholarship Contest. We invite Wisconsin's graduating high school seniors to participate by answering this year's Money Smart Question for a chance to win one of several $1,000 Edvest scholarships.


Complete this form, include all information requested, sign the form where indicated, be sure to

attach it to the front of your essay and email it all to [email protected]

Visit https://debtsmarts.org/money-smart-essay for more information.


Applications are due : April 1, 2025


https://debtsmarts.org/money-smart-essay

https://debtsmarts.org/ 



Duggy Nelson Memorial Scholarship

AMOUNT: $750


Eligibility: Applicant must be a Barron County resident or student enrolled in a Barron County school, enrolling in a college or vocation/technical school in a course of study leading to a two or four-year degree in police science, criminal justice, or law enforcement-related (which doesn’t include law school), EMT, or paramedic field is eligible.


Applications are due : April 1, 2025


Applications can be found on google classroom or here: https://duggymsf.wordpress.com/




Bill Susa Memorial Scholarship

AMOUNT: $1,000


Eligibility: In memory of Bill Susa, a scholarship was started for students pursuing a career in agriculture. The ideal candidate for this scholarship is passionate about agriculture and has a strong work ethic.

It is open to students in MN & WI and is $1000, payable directly to the student after their first semester of college/trade school. Everything is due May 1.


Applications are due : May 1, 2025


Applications can be found on google classroom or here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17mMMzcrYtWvZPS2Nlhdwn_oNkPZVm92R/view?usp=sharing



Jennie-O Scholarship Program

AMOUNT: $6,000 & $1,000


Eligibility: Jennie-O is offering more than $60,000 in continuing education scholarships to graduating high school seniors who meet the specific eligibility criteria. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm. Complete details and the application are available by scanning the QR code above or by going to www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/jennie-o-scholarships/. Questions regarding this scholarship program can be directed to [email protected].


$6,000 Golden Excellence Scholarship (up to two scholarships available; paid out at $1,500/yr over four years)


Must be the child of a full-time Jennie-O team member who works within the Supply Chain Operations Division of Jennie-O (this is defined as any team member who reports up to Jennie-O’s vice president of Supply Chain Operations in the company’s organizational chart).

Must have a “B” grade point average (3.00) or higher in high school.

Can major in any field and must plan to attend a U.S.-based four-year college full time in order to obtain a bachelor’s degree (it is acceptable to attend a U.S.-based two-year community/junior college with plans to transfer to a four-year college).

Recipient selection is based primarily on academics while taking into consideration the written essay.

$1,000 Continuing Education Scholarship (up to 50 scholarships available; unrenewable one-time payment)


Must be the child of a full- or part-time Jennie-O team member who works within the Supply Chain Operations Division of Jennie-O; or be a team member yourself (this is defined as any team member who reports up to Jennie-O’s vice president of Supply Chain Operations in the company’s organizational chart).

Up to three of the 50 scholarships available are earmarked for children of Jennie-O contract or independent growers.

Can attend any U.S.-based higher education institution full time and major in any field.

Recipient selection is based on an overall evaluation of academics and the written essay..


Applications are due : March 1, 2025


Applications can be found www.communitygiving.org/scholarship/jennie-o-scholarships/




Milwaukee Buck Perseverance Award

AMOUNT: $1,000


Eligibility: Applicants must be a Senior student. This award honors young men/women who have overcome adversity (physical,emotional,personal) to compete and or excel in interscholastic sports. When submitting nominations, include a picture of the nominee.


Applications are due : December 20th, 2024


Applications can be found on google classroom


No Sweat Scholarship

AMOUNT:$2,500


The Cirkled in “No Sweat” Scholarship can be used for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In Just two steps, you’re in. Apply by signing up for a Cirkled in account and then complete your portfolio.


Apply here: www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/


Wisconsin Security Association (WISA)

AMOUNT: 2 - $1500


Eligibility: 

Parents must be a full-time active member of the Wisconsin Police or fire department. Applicants must be accepted for admission to an accredited college or university the following year. Applications can be found below at the link provided along with the details for what is required.


Apply here: https://www.wiesa.org/youth-scholarship-application/


Applications are due March 1, 2025 and can also find the link on google classroom


WiRSA Senior Scholarship

AMOUNT: $750


Eligibility:

A written essay is required for the application that expands on the following information. Keep essay questions to one page or less. What are the benefits of attending a rural school? What are your college and career goals? What is the value of growing up in a rural community and what personal values you have gained from your experience?


Applications can be found in google classroom or at the link below: Youth Scholarship Information | Wisconsin Security Association Inc.


Applications are due February 20,2025 to Mrs. Elwood


Adam Moen Memorial Scholarship

AMOUNT: $1000


Eligibility: 

Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in an approved program at a post-secondary institution. All seniors planning post-secondary education should have at least a 3.0 GPA

Those going into the career field of education (specifically a guidance counselor or a history major of some sort) will have an edge when applying, but all majors are able to apply


Applications can be found in the google classroom.

 

Applications are due February 12, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood.




Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:

AMOUNT: 500 - 4 yr Scholarships $1,000-$7,500 per year


Eligibility: MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include: Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks. Male and female students compete separately. 


Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose Rice Lake #1441 as their sponsoring Lodge. 

 

Apply here: enf.elks.org/MVS

 

Applications are due November 12,2024 


Legacy Awards 

AMOUNT : 350 national awards $4,000


Eligibility: Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards.


Apply here:  enf.elks.org/Leg 


 The application deadline is February 3, 2025.


The Terry Ni Engineering Scholarship

AMOUNT: 1 to 6 - minimum $3,000 


Eligibility: Plan to study engineering at a four year ABET/EAC accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering and intend to enter the profession of engineering upon graduation. Application should be emailed as a single combined .pdf file (10MB max) to the local chapter scholarship representative identified on the last page of the application. Please name the file as follows: LastnameFirstname.pdf.


Apply here : http://www.tnscholarship.org


Applications due Monday, December 16, 2024 by email to the local chapter scholarship representative listed on the last page of  application.


The Louis C. Geiger Scholarship

AMOUNT: 3- $2,500


Eligibility: Plan to study engineering at a four year ABET/EAC accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering and intend to enter the profession of engineering upon graduation. Application should be emailed as a single combined .pdf file (10MB max) to the local chapter scholarship representative identified on the last page of the application. Please name the file as follows: LastnameFirstname.pdf.


Apply here : http://www.wspe.org/scholarships 


Applications due Monday, December 16, 2024 by email to the local chapter scholarship representative listed on the last page of  application.


The WSPE Past Presidents Scholarship

AMOUNT: $2,500


Eligibility: Plan to study engineering at a four year ABET/EAC accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering and intend to enter the profession of engineering upon graduation. Application should be emailed as a single combined .pdf file (10MB max) to the local chapter scholarship representative identified on the last page of the application. Please name the file as follows: LastnameFirstname.pdf.


Apply here : http://www.wspe.org/scholarships 


Applications due Monday, December 16, 2024 by email to the local chapter scholarship representative listed on the last page of  application.


The Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarship

AMOUNT: 4 -$2,500


Eligibility: Plan to study engineering at a four year ABET/EAC accredited program leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering and intend to enter the profession of engineering upon graduation. Application should be emailed as a single combined .pdf file (10MB max) to the local chapter scholarship representative identified on the last page of the application. Please name the file as follows: LastnameFirstname.pdf.


Apply here : http://www.wspe.org/scholarships 


Applications due Monday, December 16, 2024 by email to the local chapter scholarship representative listed on the last page of  application.


Barron County Electric 

AMOUNT: $1,000


We are excited to offer three different scholarship opportunities to member students through one application.

The application deadline is Friday, January 10, 2025. Winners will be randomly selected in March, notified, and announced at Barron Electric's Annual Meeting on April 15, 2025 at the Barron Area Community Center. 


Eligibility: High School Seniors of Barron Electric members who will be attending a technical college or two/four college/university


Apply here https://www.barronelectric.com/scholarships 


Applications due Friday, January 10, 2025 via online submission



Mayo Clinic Health System 2025 Healthcare Career Scholarship

AMOUNT: $1,000


Mayo Clinic Health System is committed to supporting the continuing education of students within our communities. To show our continued commitment to the workforce of the future, we will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior from your high school who plans to continue their education in a healthcare-related field.


Eligibility:

All high school students who plan to continue their education in a healthcare-related field are eligible to apply for this scholarship.


Apply here in Senior Class google classroom or request an application from Mrs. Elwood [email protected] 


Applications due March 7, 2025 to Mrs. Elwood.



Wisconsin Professional Police Association (WPPA) Scholarship

AMOUNT: Undetermined


Eligibility:

Any Wisconsin resident enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a two- or four-year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement-related field—which does not include law school—is eligible.


Apply here: https://wppa.com/scholarship-program/ or obtain a paper copy from student google classroom.


Applications due February 3, 2025 via online submission.




Xello & Method Learning High School Scholarship 2024-2025

AMOUNT: $500


The Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA), in partnership with Xello & Method Learning, has established the WSCA High School Scholarship Program to assist students with their post-secondary education.

FOUR $500.00 Scholarships Will Be Awarded


Eligibility:

Are you eligible to apply for the WSCA high school scholarship?

Unless otherwise specified, you must:

Be a Wisconsin resident. Residency is defined by WSCA when:

An independent student or the parents of a dependent student have continuously resided in Wisconsin for the previous 12 months.

A student has continuously enrolled a minimum of one academic year within the past 12-month period at a Wisconsin high school.

Be a graduating Wisconsin high school student during the current academic year.

In the state of Wisconsin for any reason, other than a temporary purpose (ie. student visa, travel visa, etc.)

Are attending a public or private high school in WisconsinWill be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2025-2026 school year.


Apply here: https://www.wscaweb.org/awards-scholarships/scholarships/high-school-scholarship-2024-2025/ 


Applications due December 11, 2024 via online submission.