Scholarship Database

The Columbia County Pork Partners’ Association Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors pursuing post-high school education. Preference is given to individuals who have been involved in and possess a sincere interest in the pork industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

•  Applicants must possess a sincere interest in the pork industry.
• All applicants must pursue post-high school education, i.e. college, vocational school, or short course.
• Only high school seniors who reside in Columbia County, WI are eligible to apply. Scholarship Award Information
• Columbia County Pork Partners will offer a $500 scholarship to qualified candidates.
• The scholarship will be given in one payment, upon recipient’s successful completion of the first semester as a full time student and proof of enrollment is provided at the beginning of the second semester. It is the recipient’s responsibility to notify the Columbia County Pork Partners’ Treasurer of his/her eligibility by sending copies of second semester school registration and first semester transcript. The contact information is provided with the presentation of the scholarship.
• A Selection Committee appointed by the Columbia County Pork Partners will use the selection criteria to screen the applicants and select the scholarship recipients.

2 - $500 scholarships.  Open to area high school seniors who have participated in the arts and are planning to attend a two- or four-year college.  You do not have to major in the arts, although preference is given to students majoring in theater, drama, speech, music, or a related art communications field.

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Scholarship is payable upon completion of the first semester of college and registration for the second semester.  A photocopy of grades and registration is required.

Portage Elks Lodge #675 is pleased to announce that it will again be offering the opportunity for students to compete for the Wisconsin State Elks Association Technical College Scholarship worth $500, as well as our local scholarship valued at $1000. One of each scholarship will be awarded.

All applicants need to download the application from the Wisconsin Elks website, www.wielks.com. Applicants must follow the rules and guidelines to be eligible.   Applicants need to select forms (at bottom of screen), then Tech College Scholarship Application 2024.

Applications are due November 12, 2024.  Submit applications to Portage Elks Lodge #676, Attn:  Rosie Endres, P.O. Box 316, Portage, WI 53901.  

Awarded to a graduating senior from Wisconsin enrolling in a college or vocational/technical school in a course of study leading to a two- or four-year degree in police science, criminal justice, or a law enforcement related field - which does not include law school.

Complete the application, enclose a 200-word (typewritten) essay outlining why you have chosen a law enforcement career, 3 letters of recommendation from three different sources, and high school transcript.

Scholarship was developed to offer financial assistance to full-time students enrolled in Criminal Justice programs at any Wisconsin college or technical school.  Any Columbia County resident that is enrolling in a Wisconsin college or technical school, and has a course of study leading to a degree in a law enforcement related field is eligible.