🎓 Wisconsin Scholarships – Summer 2025 Edition
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM A TO Z IN 2025!
Hello Wisconsin students and families! Summer is a prime time to pursue scholarships with less competition and plenty of opportunity. Below is a curated list of statewide, regional, county, and local scholarships with July and August 2025 deadlines; perfect for high school seniors, current college students, or anyone planning ahead.
📌 Statewide Scholarships (Open to All WI Residents)
1. Wisconsin Speech-Language-Hearing Association (WSHA) Scholarship
Award: $3,000
Deadline: June 28, 2025 (last week of June) scholarships360.org+4scholarships.com+4accessscholarships.com+4
Eligibility: WI residents pursuing studies in speech-language pathology or audiology.
2. Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation College Scholarships
Award: $500
Deadline: June 30, 2025 (but rolling into early July) scholarships.com
Eligibility: Students from Northeastern and Central Wisconsin or select Michigan counties.
🏞️ Regional & County-Level Opportunities
3. Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Scholarships
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Award: $500–$40,000 (depending on the fund) scholarships.comcfcwi.org
Who: Students residing in Portage or Waushara counties; multiple awards offered across various interests.
4. Wisconsin Towns Association Scholarship
Award: $1,000 (7 scholarships)
Deadline: Essay postmarked by May 23, 2025, but winners announced by August 22, 2025—great for late summer recognition accessscholarships.com+15wisctowns.com+15cfcwi.org+15
Who: Wisconsin high school seniors planning to attend a WI college/university in fall 2025.
🌻 Local & Community-Specific Scholarships
While many local scholarships operate on earlier deadlines, some may still accept late summer app unique to your district. Here are two worth exploring:
Lafayette County 4‑H Scholarships (rising college students) – deadlines typically in late spring; check county extension for summer updates en.wikipedia.org+4accessscholarships.com+4scholarships.com+4lafayette.extension.wisc.edu
Boyceville Community School District Scholarships – usually due in April/May; contact the high school’s counseling office for any summer openings boyceville.k12.wi.us
✅ How to Maximize Your Summer Scholarship Journey
Group by Deadline: Set reminders for July 31 (Community Foundation & College Ready renewals) and August 1–22 (essay awards).
Tailor Essays & References: Local scholarships often ask community-specific questions—highlight your local impact.
Contact Counselors & Community Foundations: Many offer niche awards not widely advertised—ask early!
Plan for Renewal Applications: Some organizations (like College Ready and Community Foundations) allow current college students to apply again in summer wisctowns.com+3collegereadywi.org+3cfcwi.org+3wisc.academicworks.com+5wisctowns.com+5scholarships.com+5.
These summer opportunities are ideal for students who want to stay ahead of fall deadlines. Plus, the local and regional awards often offer better odds and community support.
If you'd like help creating a personalized list, drafting essays, or organizing your applications, feel free to reply. Let’s make this summer your most successful yet!