Must be a graduation senior, display a commendable academic record and the potential to successfully continue achievement in a post secondary institution (including technical school). 

The recipient will have demonstrated leadership ability and service as evidenced by the school, community and church or synagogue involvement. 

Must include one letter of recommendation from a person such as ateacher, high school counselor, minister, priest, employer or neighbor and 

the completed application form

These scholarships are available to current high school seniors graduating or residing in the Chippewa County School District.  The scholarship committee makes their selection based on financial need and the ability to do post high school level work.  Recipients may attend the college, technical, vocational school or university of their choice.  Applications are available ONLY by written request.  
Please send your request to:
Application Request
Huettner Foundation
P.O. Box 57
Cadott, WI 54727

All written request must be made no later than April 19, 2025.  All completed applications must be returned (or postmarked) no later than May 1, 2025.  All applicants who return a completed application will be notified of the status of their application.

Background: This scholarship is given in honor of the Phillip H. Ehrhard family. Phillip H. and Clara Gettinger Ehrhard were lifelong residents of New Auburn. Mr. Ehrhard worked for the O&N Lumber Company and was on the New Auburn Board of Education for 32 consecutive years. He served as treasurer for all of those years. For many years, Clara Ehrhard worked at the Farmer Store. Their children, Lorraine (31), Chuck (36), Philip “Tick” (40) and Wayne (44) graduated from New Auburn High School as did their daughters-in-law, Tick’s wife, Martha (40) and Chuck’s wife, Jean (41). Four of their grandchildren – Donna (61) and Christine (65) Enrhard and William (62) and Jean (64) Ehrhard also graduated from New Auburn High School. In addition, two of their great-grandchildren – Robin (85) and Jay (89) Olds, are graduates of New Auburn High School.

Scholarship Established in 1999 By: Daughters of Philip “Tick” and Martha Ehrhard – Dr. Donna Ehrhard Thomas and Christine Ehrhard Severson Housner

Type of Scholarship: This scholarship will be offered on an annual basis until such time as funds provided by the family are depleted. If should be noted that if at any time New Auburn High School ceases to exist, all funds remaining in the Phillip H. Ehrhard Family Scholarships account should revert to Donna Ehrhard Thomas and Christine Enrhard Severson or their heirs.

Scholarship Criteria: To qualify for the Phillip H. Ehrhard Family Scholarship, applicants must:
1. be a graduating senior in good standing of New Auburn High School and have been enrolled at the school for at least three years. 
2. have a grandparent, parent, aunt or uncle who graduated from New Auburn High School
3. have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0
4. be officially accepted to attend a two or four year private/public university/college or technical school
5. complete a school provided application form and a short-written statement outlining what they have gained from attending New Auburn High School academically and personally, and how these experiences have helped in determining career goals. 

Scholarship Recipient Selection: The selection of the Phillip H. Ehrhard Family Scholarship recipient shall be made by a school determined selection committee, plus one Ehrhard family member, designated by Donna Ehrhard Thomas and/or Christine Ehrhard Severson or their heirs. At such time as no family members remain or none desires involvement, selection will be done solely by the school determined committee.

REQUIREMENTS:
1.) Graduating Senior of 2025 from New Auburn High School.
2.) Must have been an FFA member for at least four years; or must have been an FFA member
for two years and involved in two activities above chapter level.
3.) Essay is to be no longer than 2 pages.
4.) Use Times New Roman Font, 12 point, and double-spaced.

ESSAY:
On attached sheet(s) of paper write an essay:

“Describe your agriculture and FFA experiences, how those experiences have benefitted
you through your time at New Auburn High School, and how those experiences will influence your future education, career and life.”

At the Top of Your Essay Indicate the Following:
01.) Major
02.) Technical College or University in Which You Are Planning to Attend.

PLEASE DO NOT PLACE YOUR NAME ON YOUR ESSAY!

$750-First Place Applicant

$500- Second Place Applicant

DEADLINE & GUIDELINES:
Return to Mrs. Abbatacola no later than 3:26 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025 through email.
The Scholarship Document shall be an attachment to the email. Provide
your full name, address, phone number and email address in your email to
Mrs. Abbatacola.

A Transcript of 2.5 GPA for one semester must be received by May 31st of the
year following your high school graduation in order to receive your
scholarship funds. The Transcript shall be provided to Mrs. Abbatacola and the
High School Office.

This scholarship is available to anyone going into the working world. 1-$500 scholarships will be awarded. Deadline is May 2nd.

Supporting Materials

*100 word essay answering the following question, How are the following three skills: teamwork, honesty and dependability, important while working on a job.

*100 word essay answering the following question, Talk about at least 3 ways you can self-advocate while working on a job.

Any Barron County High School Senior may apply seeking post-secondary education.
Preferences will NOT be given based on area of study. All are encouraged to apply.  Applications must be turned in to your local guidance counselor no later than May 10th

Two (2) separate $608 or $614 scholarships will be awarded.

The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company and Scott Construction, Inc. will be warding $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025 from either a public or private high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or a university in 2025.  The winners are determined by independent  judging of an essay contest.  The essay should address the topic: "What strategies can be implemented by town officials in collaboration with citizens to maintain civility in local government?" The enclosed brochure provides additional necessary details.  Students do not need to be residents of towns.  Essay must be postmarked by May 23, 2025  

 For Chippewa County high school graduates or current Chippewa County Residents

Along with the completed application, you must also submit the following in order to be considered:

1. A complete transcript of your high school grades (including first semester of senior year) and college grades if applicable. 

2. A copy of the first page of your parent's tax return

Application deadline: June 1
        ∙    Quantity awarded: Many to all eligible Chippewa County graduates
        ∙    Amount awarded: $1000-$2000 per year for up to five years undergrad

• The CVTC Foundation offers over 400 scholarship opportunities.
• There are numerous scholarships available for current high school seniors who will be attending CVTC this coming summer and fall. 
• Students can apply in a matter of minutes via the online application.  
• The deadline for these scholarship applications is September 19, 2025.
• Student scholarships range in amount from $200 to as much as $5,000.  Some of these awards are program specific, but others are open to all CVTC students. 
• Any student with a CVTC student ID is eligible to apply.  Check out available scholarships and apply by logging onto  cvtc.academicworks.com

• Search for program-specific scholarships by entering your program name in the “Search by Keyword” box under “Our Opportunities” or view all scholarships. 

NOTE: Even if your students feel they are not eligible to receive financial aid, please have them consider filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) HERE if they haven’t already completed it already.  Numerous CVTC Foundation scholarships are financial need based, and if students haven’t completed the FAFSA, they would not be eligible for those scholarships.