Each year up to 60 scholarships will be awarded — $10,000 for a student in a 4-year program and $5,000 for a student in a 2-year program. By maintaining a cumulative grade point average greater than 2.0, scholarships can be renewed annually for the length of the program, for a total award of $40,000 or $10,000, respectively.

The scholarship is open to any Wisconsin high school senior participating in his or her high school basketball program as either a player or manager who plans on applying to a UW System school.

Athletic Requirements

You must be participating in your high school’s boys or girls basketball program during this (your senior) year either as a player or a manager.

Financial Requirements

• The foundation uses your completed Free Application For Student Aid form (FAFSA) to determine financial need.
• You may also apply for and receive other financial aid.

Educational Requirements

• You must be a senior graduating this year from a Wisconsin high school – public or private.
• You must attend a University of Wisconsin System school as a full-time student (at least 12 credits), enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year program.
• To renew your scholarship, you must maintain performance consistent with the original award criteria, including a cumulative grade point average greater than 2.0.

Other Requirements

• You must be a bona fide resident of Wisconsin.
• You will need a unique student ID number for the UW System school(s) you are applying to.
• You will need a completed FAFSA form on file (Free Application For Student Aid) for your application to be considered.
• You will need to file an application online during the enrollment period of February 1 – April 30 of your senior year.

APPLY ONLINE ONLY!!

LINK TO ONLINE APPLICATION https://abnicholasscholars.org/

Your thoughts – combined with your writing skills and creativity – can put you in line to receive one of seven scholarships. Rural Mutual Insurance Company, Wisconsin Towns Association, and Scott Construction, Inc. are again offering the following scholarships to winners of an essay contest. Scholarships will be awarded on the following basis: 

Two (2) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the students with the highest-ranking essay score from a town or village insured by Rural Mutual Insurance Company as of May 1, 2024. 
Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to the top five additional students with the highest ranking essay scores.
 

All applicants must graduate from a Wisconsin public or private high school in 2024 and plan to attend a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2024. Essays will be judged independently on originality and subject matter in relation to the topic. The essays must also contain correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Judging will be completed by August 9, 2024. Recipients will be announced by August 23, 2024. Proof of enrollment in a Wisconsin public or private college is required to receive a scholarship. View complete details here. 

Submit your essay along with this background information sheet to sandy.wanta@wisctowns.com or W7686 Co. Rd. MMM, Shawano, WI 54166.

2024 Scholarship Topic:
 

"What strategies can be implemented by town officials in collaboration with citizens to maintain civility in local government?"