River Valley Junior High/High School

• Graduating senior who will be attending a two- or four-year college/university or a technical school with area of study in Business or Computer Science

• Must answer supplemental question: Why are you deserving of this scholarship?

• Must submit a Letter of Recommendation

• Selected by the McCarville family

• Available to any high school senior interested in pursuing a career in the arts or English education OR any employee of APT regardless of career interest

• Selected by APT

• Graduating senior who has been accepted into a post-secondary school.
• GPA not a deciding factor. 
• Participation in blood drives will be considered.
• Selected by River Valley Local Scholarship Committee

• Any student pursuing higher education is eligible. 
• Must answer supplemental question:  Please tell us about a book that has made an impact on your life and why?

Arcadia Books will select recipient.

• Arena VFW Edwin-Olson Post 3996 Scholarships will be named in honor of the following deceased veterans: Laverne Sneath and Vincent Murphy, Charlie White and Edwin Olson, William Gates and Robert Meili, David Roberts and John Burns, Vince Limmex and Francis Nachreiner, Merlin Halverson and Johnny Johnson, Clarence & Sonny Swenson and William Ruppert. 
   
• Graduating senior who lives in Arena and has been accepted into a postsecondary school. Students with connections to the Arena area will take preference. 
   
• Preference will be given to a student with a family member who is a veteran or a member of the armed forces. 
   
• Must answer supplemental question:  How a veteran has affected your life.
   
• MUST VOLUNTEER AT A STEAK FEED IN ARENA IN MARCH OR APRIL IN ORDER TO QUALIFY

• B.Strong was created for Bryce Heckendorf and stands for Bryce Strong. Bryce’s strength, bravery, and courage during his battle with Krabbe Disease inspired many, as he endured more challenges in 18 months than most people will face in a lifetime. There are circumstances in life that require you to call upon your inner strength - those that require you to B.Strong instead of giving up. This scholarship will be given in memory of Bryce, to an individual who has demonstrated strength, bravery, and/or courage in the face of adversity during their time at River Valley. 

Criteria: 

• Include a list of extracurricular activities you have been/are involved in. 
• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Proof of college enrollment. 
• Must answer supplemental question in 500 words or less.  Describe a time in your career at River Valley when you demonstrated strength, bravery, and/or courage in the face of adversity instead of giving up. How has it changed you and prepared you for other challenges that will undoubtedly come your way in the future? 
• Must include a letter of recommendation
• Selected by the B.Strong Scholarship Committee.

• The Solomon family, with Beau’s 5th Quarter Foundation will be giving an annual scholarship to one recipient in honor of their son, Beau Solomon, who graduated from River Valley High School in 2015. Beau was a cherished student at River Valley who was a unique presence and recognized every day as a gift. He had a natural ability to make connections, an unrivaled drive for success and truly made a significant impact on the school community. He was beloved by staff and students alike. The Solomon family would like to give back to River Valley and inspire students by awarding a scholarship in Beau’s name.

• Scholarship Criteria:  Must be attending a 4 Year College/University
• Must answer a supplemental question:  How have you positively impacted the River Valley Community?

• This scholarship will be given out to a student that is planning on attending a 4 year university who will be majoring in Education. 

• Students who are applying to be a recipient of this scholarship must provide the following information:  GPA (Must be 3.0 or higher).  A list of extracurricular activities.  A 2-4 page essay about what is your dream teaching job.

• Include in your essay:
  • A  )Was there a teacher who inspired you to pursue a degree in education, and how will you implement that in your classroom. 
  • B)  What are some characteristics of your community that you hope to bring with you as you continue your educational journey, and how you will find ways to help give to those around you. (this could be in volunteer, support, actions, etc.)

• Selected by the RVHS Local Scholarship Committee.

• Senior who is part of the wrestling program. 
• Wrestling coaches pick recipients.
• Selected by RVHS wrestling coaches.

• All eligible RVHS students or a child of a Cardinal employee in any district. 
• Acceptance and enrollment in vocational/technical school in an industrial-related program (heating/woodworking/welding/carpentry/CAD drafting/fiber optics).
• Grade point average.  Participation in school and community activities. 
• Potential for success in chosen career field.

• All eligible RVHS students or a child of a Cardinal employee in any district.  Acceptance and enrollment in an Engineering, Science, Physics, or Chemistry-related field to support industry-related profession.

• GPA and ACT/SAT scores.  Participation in school and community activities. 
• Potential for success in chosen career field.

• Cardinal Glass may interview before picking a recipient.

• Preference given to students pursuing teaching, STEM or agriculture degrees. 
• Students attendance, punctuality and classroom behavior will be a factor.

• Dee Swenson family will select.

• Essay (250-300 words) nominating a fellow senior.
• This award acknowledges a student of character; a student who is kind, honest, HUMBLE and works for the benefit of all that RVHS should stand for--with humility.

• No RVHS Local Scholarship required.  The baseball team will vote on the recipient. 
• Graduating senior who is on the RVHS Baseball team. 
• Must be pursuing a post-secondary education at a two-or four-year program. 
• Best overall sportsmanship player with passing grades selected by the team and coach

• Preference will be given to a student entering a post-secondary program in the field of environmental science studies or automotive studies.  Examples: Car/Truck Repair, Welding, Auto Shops
   
• Financial need
   
• GPA not a deciding factor. 
   
• Attach a letter of recommendation
   
• Supplemental Essay:  Please let us know your future plans what you already have done in the field of environmental science studies or automotive studies
   
• Selected by Bill & Minnie Gauger.

• No Application Needed. 
• Scholarship will be given to the top ranked student of the senior class.

• GPA range of 2.0 - 4.0
• Letter of recommendation from coach is optional. 
• The purpose of the Gym Class Hero Scholarship is to recognize the students that endured a hardship and responded negatively, but overcame the mistakes to turn their lives around for the better. In a few short paragraphs please describe how you’ve overcome your past mistakes and who supported and encouraged you.

• Graduating senior who demonstrates financial need. 
• The student must be embarking on a course of study leading to on occupation in the areas of agriculture and/or education and will be accepted for admission to an institution of higher education. 
• If going into the agriculture field, the student must have taken at least 2 agriculture classes while in high school. 

• Attach a letter of recommendation.
• DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU MEET THE CRITERIA (major is a significant emphasis for this award).

• Selected by the Price family.

• Preference will be given to students who are attending a University of Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College institution.

• Financial need.

• Scholastic ability.

• Selected by RVHS Scholarship Committee.

• This scholarship will for be any students seeking higher education in an agricultural field of study planning to attend an Ag Short Course program or any 2+ year degree program after high school. 

• Attach an essay answering the questions: What about agriculture interested you in choosing this as a career? What are your professional goals and how do you plan on achieving them? How would you positively promote agriculture in your community?

• Graduating senior who is going to a post high school training institution in the fields of study...drama, theater, etc.

• Extra-curricular, community and service activities will be considered.

• GPA in field of interest.

• Overall cumulative GPA

• Senior with high GPA who participated in two or more athletic sports. 
• Criteria for selection includes student sportsmanship and coachability. 

• Recipient will be a mature individual with integrity and leadership qualities. 

• Involvement in school activities other than sports in encouraged as well as activities outside of the school such as church or community involvement.

• Must submit letter of recommendation from a varsity coach.

• One scholarship will be given to a student going into something in the History/Political Science field or something in Education
• One Scholarship will be given to a student entering a trades field at a tech school
• Student must attach letter of recommendation.
• Must provide Proof of Enrollment 
• Student must answer the supplemental Question:  Describe your financial need and detail relevant information about your financial situation. Why do you need this scholarship?

• Winners selected by the Brander family

Requirements:  This scholarship was created in memory of James T. Tredinnick, a graduate of River Valley High School class of 1965. James was an entrepreneur who valued and encouraged problem solving and inventing.

Criteria:  Applicant must be graduate of River Valley High School in good standing.

• Applicant must provide proof of enrollment in accredited college, university or technical school.

• In an essay of 500 words or less, describe a time in your career as a student where you invented, innovated, or improved any product, system or service. What impact did it have on you and/or your community?

• Submit a letter of recommendation.

Eligibility Requirements

• US citizen and Wisconsin residency
• ONLY for River Valley high school seniors entering a 4-year Bachelor of Science Education program
• Applicant should have intent to enter the teaching/education field upon graduation.  GPA equal to, or greater than 3.0 based on a 4.0 GPA grading scale.  Provide your high school transcript (unofficial acceptable) and your senior class list.
• Please provide ACT score printout

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIA: BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

• Academic Honors and Awards (best 3:  not sports or extracurricular activities)
• Extracurricular activities and positions held (best 5: including hours per activity and total hours of all activities)
• Work experience during school and summers (include paid hours, a brief description of duties and total of all hours worked)
• Volunteer civic/community activities (best 3: including hours worked, a brief description of duties, and a total of all activity hours)

MUST ALSO ANSWER ESSAY:  Artificial Intelligence may NOT be used to prepare your essay content

• Provide your level of interest in teaching and your top two college preferences
• Explain your motivation to pursue a career in education
• Describe your vision of a successful career path

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. citizenship and Wisconsin residency.
• Only for River Valley high school seniors entering either a 4-year Bachelor of Science Engineering program or a 4-year Bachelor of Science Engineering Technology program.  The program must be accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). 
• Computer Science majors are not acceptable.
• Applicant should have intent to enter the professional engineering field upon graduation.           
• GPA equal to, or greater than 3.2 based on a 4.0 GPA grading scale.  Provide your high school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and your senior class list.
• ACT Composite Score equal to, or greater than 22. Provide your ACT score printout.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: BACKGROUND INFORMATION beginning at high school (word processed bulleted lists, black 12 pt. Arial font, 1.5 line spacing, 1 page) to include: 

• Extracurricular activities and positions held (best 5: including hours per activity and total hours of all activities). -
• Academic Honors and Awards (best 3: not sports or extracurricular activities) -
• Work experience during school and summers (include paid hours worked, a brief description of duties, and total of all work hours) 
• Volunteer civic/community activities (best 3: including hours worked, a brief description of duties, and total of all activity hours)

MUST ALSO ANSWER ESSAY (word processed, black 12 pt. Arial font, single line spacing, max. 400 words) - Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, Gemini, etc.) may not be used to prepare essay content.

• Provide your engineering field of interest and your top two college preferences.
• Explain your motivation to pursue a career in engineering.
• Describe your vision of a successful career path.

• Must be pursuing post-secondary education in civil engineering, architecture, or surveying fields.
• Provide proof of full-time enrollment at any accredited 2 or 4 year institution

• Selected by Jewell Associates Scholarship Committee
   

• The John H. and Florentine Ruhland Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a River Valley High School graduate in good academic standing and is enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program in the School of Technologies and Trades (Program Area of Studies in Construction, Manufacturing, and Maintenance) at Madison (Area Technical) College.  
• Selected by River Valley Scholarship Committee

• Graduating senior who will be pursuing a post secondary school in the field of music (first preference).

• Must have been in music all four years of high school.

• Preference given to percussion student.  Attachment listing what music you have been involved in and what instrument(s) you play.

• Selected by the Thering family.

• Graduating senior who has been accepted in post-secondary four-year program.  High motivation for learning, achieving, and pursuing a chosen career field is important, but not the sole determining factor.  Financial need is important, but not the sole determining factor.

• Please attach a letter of recommendation
   
• Selected by RVHS Scholarship Committee.

• Student who has a strong desire to pursue masonry, carpentry, iron work, or construction technology.  High motivation for learning, achieving, and leadership in one of these trades.  Good attendance, academics, and extra-curricular activities are beneficial.

• An interview with a Kraemer Brother representative may be required prior to the selection of the scholarship recipient.
• Please attach a letter of recommendation.

• Selected by Kraemer Brothers.

• Graduating senior who has been accepted into a post-secondary, four-year program.

• Preference given to student in need of financial assistance.

• Selected by River Valley High School Scholarship Committee.

• Must have a Lone Rock address.  Must attend a college/university in Wisconsin.
• Emphasis on volunteerism/community involvement.

• Answer Supplemental Question:  What does Lone Rock me to you?

• Selected by Lone Rock Historical Society Committee.

• Student must have completed - Accounting I class.
• Student must be intending to major in a business-related field at a 2- or 4-year college/university.
• Answer the supplemental question: Why are you choosing to study Accounting or Business in college?

• The scholarship will be paid out upon submitting proof of enrollment to post-secondary school.

• Selected by the Mary Jones Fireworks Board of Directors.

• Must be attending one of the 4-year University of Wisconsin System Campuses or a state technical school within the state of Wisconsin.  Application should provide evidence of need, worthiness and reasons to be selected for this award.

• Amount varies per year.  Payable half first semester and half second semester.  Must submit proof of enrollment before August 1st. Must submit tuition bill.  Students will receive information packet describing steps to obtaining the scholarship.

• Selected by the River Valley Local Scholarship Committee.

• Senior who is part of the wrestling program (wrestler or cheerleader).Good standing academically.  Going to attend a two or four year institution.  Financial need is a factor. 

• *Must Answer Supplemental Question - How has the wrestling program prepared you for the future?

• Selected by the Mike Mahoney family.

• Scholarship awarded to a student going into the special education field. If none, the scholarship may be awarded to someone going into education in general.
• Answer supplemental question:   Who has been your favorite teacher and why?
• Attach a letter of recommendation.

• Graduating senior from River Valley High School. 
• GPA is not a deciding factor. 

• Scholarship is awarded on need, worthiness.

• Selected by River Valley Scholarship Committee.

• Student who is pursuing a medical or health-care related field and is a resident in the Plain Fire & Ambulance District.

• Selected by Plain EMS

• Graduating senior who is planning on attending a two- or four-year college/university or a technical school.  Applicant must have primary residence within the Village of Plain and/or Town of Franklin.
• Financial need. 

• Ideally, scholarship will be awarded to one male and one female.  Emphasis will be on community service and worthiness. 

• Must include essay : Why you feel you should be awarded the scholarship and one way you plan to pay it forward if you receive the scholarship.

• Scholarship will be paid at the end of the first semester with proof of grades with a GPA of 2.00 or better.

• Selected by River Valley Scholarship Committee.

• Proof of acceptance to post-secondary education.
• Preference may be given to students pursuing Animal Science, Culinary or Food Science degrees.

• Recipient chosen by Prem Meats committee.

• One Scholarship is open-ended for any 2 year degree.
• Submit a Letter of Recommendation
• Also maintaining a 2.1 GPA

• Must attend a Sauk County high school.  Recipients must be current year graduates. Must have a physical or cognitive disability as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Come from a low-income family eligible for free or reduced lunch as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.  
• The scholarship must be used for a student to attend an accredited Wisconsin college, university, community college or technical school for post-high school education at least half-time.
• If a scholarship recipient maintains at least a C average or the equivalent during his or her first year of post-high school education, the scholarship will continue for a second year.

• Selected by RVHS Scholarship Committee.

• Scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing degrees relating to agriculture or business. 
• Financial need will also be considered.

• Graduating senior who has been accepted into a medical-related program. 
• Resident of Sauk, Iowa, or Richland County. 
• Financial need.

• Graduating senior who will be attending a two- or four-year college program.

• Students must be entering either a 2-year or a 4-year degree program. Scholarship will be for consecutive school years.  Because RV ARTS believes in the broad expression of artistic spirit, the scholarship is open to students pursuing artistic explorations in programs including, but not limited to: Performing or Visual Arts, Architecture, Graphic Design, Creative Writing and Communications.  If students choose a program outside the arts, the scholarship must be use to help fund a course in one of these areas each year. 
• Must include essay explaining:  "what you intend to pursue in your degree program and how it will realize your artistic expression."

• Selected by RV ARTS.

• List number of high school WIAA sports or cheer seasons by year, indicate number of varsity letters.
• Include your laude score if applicable. 
• Must have maintained sports eligibility throughout all seasons. 
• Answer the supplemental question: What have high school athletics meant to you?  DO NOT ANSWER THE FINANCIAL NEED PORTION FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP
• Selected by RV Athletic Boosters Committee.

• A graduating senior who attended Arena, Plain, Lone Rock or Spring Green Elementary Schools
• Attending a technical college or a two- or four-year college. 
• Must answer supplemental question:  What was your most memorable experience from your elementary years at one of the River Valley Elementary Schools?
• Selected by the River Valley Elementary P.T.O.

• Must be enrolled in FFA at least two years.
• Must answer supplemental question:  Why do you think Agriculture is important to our local economy??
• Attach a letter or recommendation

• Please submit a list of activities listed by years of involvement per year, Highlighting conferences, committees, committee leadership, conventions attended, SAE scope and sequence, and LDE/CDE experiences. etc. Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior years.
• From your details listed the Hutter and DeKalb awards will be chosen.

• Applicant must have been a member of the RVHS band and/or choir all four years of high school.
• Answer the supplemental question: What has music meant to you throughout High School?
• Selected by River Valley Music Boosters.

• Must have been a contributing member of SADD.

• This scholarship is targeted towards a graduating senior who will be attending a post secondary program of study with the intent of becoming a veterinarian. Award of scholarship will primarily be based on review of applicants statement of interest. The selected applicant will receive their award upon providing proof of completion of the fall 2026 semester while attaining at least a 3.0 GPA.
   
• Must Provide a statement of interest indicating why you wish to become a veterinarian, and what activities have you pursued to prepare you for this field of study. Please limit your statement to 1 page or less.

• Graduating Senior from River Valley High School 3 years of exhibiting at the River Valley School Fair in grades 9-12 with 3 years of assisting with management of school fair.
   
• In an attachment:  Designate your experience (animals, arts, crops, etc.)

• Answer the following question:  What are 2 suggestions you have for the school fair to remain current?

• The Student Council Scholarship was established to recognize seniors who have exhibited outstanding student leadership skills. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who wishes to pursue a college, university, or technical/vocation education and has served as and active member of the Student Council. Preference will be given to Student Council officers, but other qualified Student Council leaders may apply.  A faculty committee consisting of the Student Council Advisor and two other RVSD staff (a teacher, an administrator or a school board member) will determine the best candidate for the Student Council Scholarship award.

• Scholarship amounts vary; though, it is a goal to award no less than two $250 scholarships annually.

• Awards are determined by Student Council fundraising efforts each year.

• Answer the supplemental question:  Explain how you served the students of River Valley High School during your time as a Student Council member. Why would you be the best applicant to received the scholarship?

• Graduating seniors looking to seek degree in weather and/or the sciences. 

• Must answer supplemental question: How have you prepared yourself for a college degree focused on weather and/or the sciences?

• Attach a letter or recommendation

• Must be a wrestler, manager or cheerleader for wrestling team.
• Must answer supplemental question:  What has the sport of wrestling taught you?
• Selected by River Valley Wrestlebackers.

• Must be a Senior & yearbook staff member and have served on yearbook for no less than 2 years.

• This scholarship will only be given to an outstanding musician or performer who is planning on attending a secondary school with an emphasis on a music and/or theater major or minor.

• Selected by Rural Musicians Forum committee.

• Must answer supplemental question:  Describe the different events you carried out while participating in RVTV / Digital Media, and reflect on your role in community service and its effect on others you’ve served.

• Graduating senior who is going on to a post-secondary school. 
• Good citizen who follows the law.  Has shown patriotism and loyalty to school, community and country. 
• Preference will be given to a student having a parent, grandparent or relative who has been a member of the Spring Green American Legion or Legion Auxiliary.  Affiliation must be documented in the scholarship application. Please provide proof of relation and post number. 
• Student should have a Village of Spring Green or Spring Green Township mailing address.
• Must provide proof of acceptance.

• Selected by Spring Green American Legion.

• Students must be entering a 2-year or 4-year degree program. 
• The scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in a program including, but not limited to, Performance or Visual Arts, Art or Music Education, Architecture or Graphic Design. 
• The scholarship will be presented at the beginning of the student’s sophomore year of college. 
• Must answer supplemental question: How has art influenced or impacted your life?

• Selected by the Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair committee.

• A graduating senior who is a resident of the Spring Green Fire Protection District (Must live in Village of Spring Green, Town of Spring Green or Town of Wyoming)
   
• Payment will be made after completion of first semester and proof of enrollment for second semester.

• An essay on the student’s experiences in and appreciation for living in a small community is required. 
• Preference will be given- but is not limited to - a student who has relatives that have ever attended Spring Green High School (i.e. this does not include River Valley High School). 
• Listing the relative/s is required.

• Must have graduated from St. John the Evangelist Catholic School.
• Must answer supplemental question:  1. How did your time at St. John’s shape your values or interests, and how have those lessons influenced your academic or personal journey so far?

• Must be an 8th grade graduate of St. Luke’s - Plain. 
• Must be going into some type of education.

• Selected by St. Luke’s Committee.

• Applicants must be graduates of River Valley High School in good academic standing. 
   
• Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Students who dropped below a 3.0 GPA due to adverse circumstances are encouraged to apply as the selection committee will consider the students ongoing commitment to their education in these situations. 
   
• Applicants must have been active in 2 or more athletic activities at the varsity level while attending River Valley High School and are pursuing a degree from a 2 or 4 year college.
   
• Answer the supplemental question:  How has athletics impacted your life so far and how will it influence yougoing forward?
  
• Recipients will be chosen by the Terry Maxwell Scholarship board and presented at the Scholarship night hosted by the River Valley School District.

• Applicants must be graduates of River Valley High School in good academic standing. 
• Applicants must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Students who dropped below a 3.0 GPA due to adverse circumstances are encouraged to apply as the selection committee will consider the students ongoing commitment to their education in these situations. 
• Applicants must have been pursuing a degree in the trades either at a 2 or 4 year school
• Recipients will be chosen by the Terry Maxwell Scholarship board and presented at the Scholarship night hosted by the River Valley School District.

• Scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in education or a degree in agriculture.

• Award will be paid out after proof of registration/enrollment.  We request that the recipient provide proof of registration and/or payment. The proof must be received by us by Sept. 1 to receive payment.

• Selected by the LaVerne Sneath Memorial Scholarship Committee.

• THIS SCHOLARSHIP REQUIRES A SEPARATE PAPER APPLICATION WHICH MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE LOCAL ELECTRONIC APPLICATION. Complete the attached paper application, scan and upload to the local electronic application. 
• Recipient must be a graduating senior.  Recipient must be a non-relative of any officer or director of The Peoples Community Bank (spouse, child, grandchild).

• Recipient will pursue a college level education as a degree candidate in a business or business-related field of study e.g. finance, accounting, agri-finance, management, marketing, communications, etc. at an educational institution described by section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

• Recipient must demonstrate scholastic aptitude as evidenced by grade point average.  Recipient will have demonstrated leadership and service ability as evidenced by school and community involvement. 

• Preference in the selection of scholarship candidates will be given to those applicants who demonstrate and document a level of financial need.

• Selected by The Peoples Community Bank.

PDF Download of application for Peoples Community Bank

• Given to a student attending a two year tech or trade school.

• Attach a letter of recommendation.

• Attach proof of acceptance

• A student interested in a career related to the Medical/Dental Field.

• Selected by Village Family Dental.

• Primary Criteria:  For post high school education (at a 2-year or 4-year institution).   3.0 or better in high school agriculture courses.  Continuing education career goal is in the Agricultural industry.

• Secondary Criteria: Participation in one or more of the following activities should give the candidate additional consideration. The more participation the greater the qualification. 

• FFA and the number of years involved. School Fair, County Fair, State Fair

       Leadership roles in high school Community volunteer work

• Must answer supplemental question:  How did you become interested in agriculture as a career and how will this scholarship hep you achieve it?  Must submit a letter of recommendation

• Selected by the River Valley High School Scholarship Committee

• Graduate from River Valley, Dodgeville, Iowa-Grant, Ithaca, Richland, or Riverdale.  Planned entry or eligibility for entry into a full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university with a declared major of Civil Engineering. 
• Submit high school transcript with application.
• Provide a list of extra curriculars you participated in thorugh school, community, church, groups, ect. 
• Answer the supplemental questions:  As a small-town design firm, rural infrastructure is a key component of our identity. Tell about your appreciation or interest in rural civil engineering projects. AND What are your future plans and career goals?

• Applicants must complete the Westrbook Associated Engineers Scholarhip Application along with the RVHS Local Scholarship Application.
• PDF Download Westbrook Scholarship Application

• For Students looking to enter a trades or public service program. 
   
• (3) Letters of recommendation
   
• Must answer supplemental question: 1) What is your financial need?  2)Do you have outside funding?   3) Why are you applying for our scholarship and why should we select you? 4) What are your long term goals? 5) What community service are you involved in?
   
• Selected applicant/applicants are required to help out at (1) VFW Steak Feed in Arena and required to attend on Wildlife Forever ATV Meeting.  Contact Diane Halverson at dianemariehalverson@gmail.com for details.

• ​​​​​​High School senior who will attending a two year or four year college/university or tech school.  Student must be attending school the following year.  Gap years will make you ineligible for this scholarship.

• Answer the supplemental question:  The phrase it takes a village to raise a child.  Has this been true in your life? if so, how?

• Must Submit ACT Score

• Selected by the Hutter Family

1. Must be a current employee of Wisconsin Riverside Resort.

2. Been an active employee for at least one year.

3. Must be a graduating River Valley High School or a local High School senior attending on a full time basis.

4. Must have applied to and been accepted at a technical college, trade school or university.

5. Must answer the supplemental question:  What are three key components that you have learned from working at Wisconsin Riverside?

6. Submit a letter of recommendation.

Selected by Wisconsin Riverside Resort

Baraboo Elks Lodge 688 Scholarship Guidelines

Amount-$1,000

Date of Graduation from High School-Any year graduate.

Financial need-Will be considered.

Intended School-Any accredited one or two year technical or vocational school or two or four year college.

Personal characteristics:  Preference is a student who has been assigned an IEP or 504 plan throughout their high school years.

Work history:  Will be considered and held to be more important than extra-curricular activities.

Extra-curricular activities:  Will be considered.

Social activities:  Family (Parents and/or Grandparents) membership with the Elks organization will be considered.

Schedule of payment:  One payment of $1,000 upon proof of registration.  Scholarship money is paid directly to the school. 

Time limit for use of money:  Must be used within one year of Honors Night. Request for scholarship funding must be postmarked on or before February 15 of the scholarship year.

Eligibility if other scholarship money is received:  Priority is the student who has no other scholarship but may go to eligible student who is receiving other scholarships.

Naming of alternate or return of money to fund if first selection becomes ineligible-If by September 15, the recipient becomes ineligible, the money will be awarded to an alternate that meets the criteria; if no one meets the criteria the money will revert to the fund.

Baraboo Elks Lodge is a fraternal organization guided by the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.

This scholarship is intended to support equal opportunity for access to higher education for the specified individuals.  

PDF Download - Baraboo Elks Lodge 688 Scholarship Application

• Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential.