Scholarships

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Scholarships:

Applications can be found on the Senior Google Classroom page, and on this Google Doc, unless there’s an online link to apply.

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

PRAIRIE FARM LADIES 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 at Prairie Farm High School.

Applications deadline April 24 to Mrs. Turenne

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 to Mrs. Turenne

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.

Applications deadline April 30 to Mrs. Turenne

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.

Applications deadline May 1 to Mrs. Turenne

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 the school counselor.

Applications due April 30 to Mrs. Turenne

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. The Scholarship Committee will select the recipient of this scholarship.

Applications due April 25 to Mrs. Turenne

Third Grade Scholarship

Amount: TBD

CRITERIA: Mrs. Nedland and her 3rd grade class will select the recipient based on the following

criteria: 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 due April 24 to Mrs. Turenne

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 to Mrs. Turenne

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 to Mrs. Turenne

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. The recipient of this scholarship will be selected by the Scholarship Committee. A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to the school counselor upon notification of selection.

Application deadline is April 15 to Mrs. Turenne

Prairie Farm School Board Scholarship

Amount: $500 x2

Application deadline is April 15 to Mrs. Turenne

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 24 to Mrs. Turenne

Prairie Farm Class of 2021 Scholarship Fund

Amount: TBD

Application deadline is April 15 to Mrs. Turenne

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. The Scholarship Committee will select the recipient of this scholarship. A signed letter of appreciation shall be submitted to the school counselor upon notification of selection. Application deadline is April 15 to Mrs. Turenne

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 to Mrs. Turenne

Hansen Auction Group Scholarship

Amount: TBD

Application deadline is April 15 to Mrs. Turenne

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. Turenne by May 10th

Clear Lake 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.

Application deadline is April 5th to Mrs. Turenne

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 due by May 4 to Mrs. Turenne

Mosaic Technologies 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 online: https://experiencemosaic.com/scholarships/

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.

Application can be found here: https://www.boyceville.k12.wi.us/schools/high/Guidance/Ridgeland%20Civic%20Club%20Scholarship%202026.pdf

Applicants are due March 27 to Betty Glaser.

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 1.

US Constitution Contest

Amount: $250

Eligibility: 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. 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 in April, and presented to the participant at the Rice Lake Elk’s Lodge Community banquet in April.

For more information click on the link:

https://northwestnow.net/event/wisconsin-elks-association-us-constitution-scholarship-program-2026/

Please respond to Mrs. Turenne by February 1 if you are interested in pursuing this scholarship.

Money Smart Essay Scholarship

AMOUNT: $100

Eligibility: In celebration of Money Smart Wisconsin (April 6 - 12, 2026), the Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt, along with its partner organizations, is excited to announce the 7th annual Money Smart 2026 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 scholarships in the form of a contribution to a new or existing Edvest 529 college savings plan account. 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]

For more information, visit https://debtsmarts.org/money-smart-essay

Applications are due : March 6

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

Applications can be found 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.

Applications are due : March 15

Applications can be found here: https://www.billsusascholarship.com/

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

Applications can be found at: 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.

Apply here: https://www.gowada.org/recognition/milwaukee-bucks-perseverance-award/

Applications are due December 20

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/

Applications due on December 31 or March 31.

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

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 at this link: Youth Scholarship Information | Wisconsin Security Association Inc.

Applications are due March 1 to Mrs. Turenne

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 August 1

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 1.

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 December 16 by email to the local chapter scholarship representative listed on the last page of application.

The Louis C. Geiger Scholarship

AMOUNT: 3- $2,500

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

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

The WSPE Past Presidents Scholarship

AMOUNT: $2,500

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

Applications due December 16 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

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

Applications due December 16 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. Winners will be randomly selected in March, notified, and announced at Barron Electric's Annual Meeting on April 15 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 January 10 via online submission

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/

Applications due January 15 via online submission.

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Scholarships

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