• 2021 High School GED, or Home-schooled graduate
• Apply for admissions to a financial aid-eligible program at WITC by April 23, 2021
• Student must be a Wisconsin resident at time of application
• Complete and submit the Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) by April 23, 2021
• Complete and submit WITC Promise Application by April 23, 2021
• Student must meet eligibility requirements for Federal and Wisconsin financial aid
• Complete all program admissions requirements prior to July 1, 2021
• Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,500 or lower as determined by information provided on the Free Application for Financial Aid (a student's EFC is an index number of how much financial aid the student is eligible to receive; it is not the amount of money a student will have to pay for college, nor is it the amount of student aid a student will receive)
• Achieve minimum 2.0 GPA for senior year in high school
• Participate in a free Financial Literacy training program while enrolled at WITC
• Enroll in at least 12 credits per term (exception to minimum credit requirement may apply for certain programs)
• Complete the WITC Foundation Scholarship application for all future terms

REQUIREMENTS:
1.) Graduating Senior of 2021 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 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!

DEADLINE & GUIDELINES:
Return to Mrs. Scheil 3:26 p.m. on Friday, April 30th, 2021 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. Scheil.

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. Scheil and the
School.

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 Systems school.

Eligibility: 

The recipient must be a graduating student from a Wisconsin High School, display a commendable academic record and the potential to successfully continue achievement in a post secondary college or university.  This includes a junior college or technical college when the full credit load is acceptable to a degree granting institution.  The attending college may be public or private and the course of study must lead towards a baccalaureate or associate degree.

The academic course of study selected should be the choice of the student and not a factor in the selection process.  It is deemed that the arts, letters, sciences, education, agriculture, business and etc., are all an integral part o the American way of life.  

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

No family or friendship ties to Masonry are required of any applicant.  

Applicants are encouraged to submit their responses to questions 1-6 on the application form on separate sheets-typesd text requested.

Additional questions on this scholarship, its application process and application forms can be relayed via your high school counselor and answered by a representative of the Chetek Masonic Lodge.  

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 By: Daughters of Philip “Tick” and Martha Ehrhard – Dr. Donna Ehrhard Thomas and Christine Ehrhard Severson

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 of New Auburn High School
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 accepted to attend a two or four year private/public university/college or technical school
5. complete a statement outlining what he/she gained from attending New Auburn High School and how this experience has brought him/her to his/her current career planning

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.

The New Auburn Class of 1966 is giving a scholarship baked on the following information:
• Financial need
• Plans for a post-secondary education
• Citizenship
• Academic Achievement
Please write a brief paragraph about each of the above-mentioned topics. Include at the top of your page -- your name and class GPA.

The scholarship will be given after three things are completed:
1. A thank you note to the Class of 1966 Scholarship at the address listed below (this thank
you note should be sent by July 1)
2. Proof of enrollment of classes for second semester
3. Proof of grades with successful completion of first semester

If you are awarded this scholarship, you will submit your proof of enrollment and proof of
grades to Mr. Kowalski before scholarship money is disbursed. A thank you note should be
written to:
Class of 1966
C/O Jeff and Helen Sheffield
W12510 McDonald Road
Bruce, WI 54819

These scholarships are availabl eot current high school seniors graduating or reisiding in the Chippewa County School District.  The scholaship committee makes their selection based on financial need and the ability to do post high school level work.  Recipients may attend the college, technical, volational 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 23, 2021.  All completed applications must be returned (or postmarked) no later than May 1, 2021.  All applicants who return a completed application will be notified of the status of their application.

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 2021 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 2021.  The winners are determiend by independneing juding of an essay contest.  The esssay should address the topic: "What lessons can town governments take from teh COVID-19 pandemic to improve their emergency managment systems and prepare for and repsond to future disasters?"  The enclosed brochure prodies additional necessary details.  Students do not need to be residents of towns.  Essay must be postmarked by May 28, 2021.  

The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically, but who still have the drive to succeed. 

Examples of personal challenges include, but are not limited to: 

• medical issues
• peer issues: bullying, change of school, minority status, etc.
• family issues: divorce, death, lack of income, homelessness, foster care, abuse, etc. 

When in doubt, students are encouraged to apply; this scholarship is meant to be inclusive. 

Evaluation & Process

Applicants will be evaluated based on their essay and letters of recommendation; there is no GPA requirement. Please note: letters of recommendation must directly reference the student’s challenges. If the applicant does not wish to share their challenges with their recommender, then the recommendation must reference the student’s personal character.

The Edward and Hannah M. Rutledge Charities and Casper Foundation of Chippewa Falls offer higher education tuition scholarship to full time students.  These scholarships are available to graduates who ae residents of Chippewa County.  The scholarship committee makes its selection from students who have the ability to do post high school level work and need some financial assistance.  Recipients may attend college, technical school or university of their choice.  

The deadline for filing is June 1, 2021.  Along with the completed application form, applicants must submit the following: (1) a transcript of high school grades including first semester of hte senior year and (2) a copy of the FAFSA report which includes parents income.  Applications must be submitted in their entirety.  Send applications and other material to:
Edward and Hannah M. Rutledge Charities, Inc.
P.O. Box 758
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

These scholarship are renewable by application each year.  If accpeted, undergraduates may receive an award each year for up to five years or ten semesters.  The awards vary from $1,000 to $2,000 per year.