Scholarships are available to MHS students at the local, regional, state, and national level. Money is generally awarded on the basis of academic achievement, other achievements within school or outside of school, or by special circumstances. Financial need is sometimes a consideration.

Please note, if you need an official transcript, counselor's signature on a scholarship application, confirmation of GPA or rank, or any other documentation, please bring the form to Mrs. Burkhart a minimum of 48 hours ahead of time. 

For questions regarding scholarships, please contact Jeanna Carlson at carlsonj@marshfieldschools.org or (715) 387-4332 x 5.

*Many local scholarship applications are in Google Doc format. Students must be logged in with their school Google Account to access them.

We encourage all students and families to apply for financial aid through the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid). Many scholarships rely on the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) generated by the FAFSA to determine financial need, and will ask for that information on their applications. 

LOCAL AND STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Grants & Scholarships from the State of Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions- Deadlines and amounts vary.

Wisconsin American Legion Scholarships-  Each year Legion Wisconsin gives out thousands of dollars in scholarships to support our youth.  Scholarships range from $250-$10,000.  Deadlines vary.    

Central Wisconsin State Fair Scholarship (CWSF) - A $1,000 scholarship for students who have participated in the CWSF.  Deadline May 1, 2025.

Wisconsin Towns Association 2025 Scholarship- Will award $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors.  Deadline to be postmarked by May 23, 2025.  

Kids' Chance of WI Scholarship- For a student who had a parent with a work related serious injury or fatality. Deadline, May 1st, $500-$5,000. 

Grieve Law Annual College Scholarship- The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning on attending college and students currently enrolled at a university or trade school. Deadline June 30, 2025

Divergent Family Law Annual College Scholarship- The scholarship is open to high school seniors preparing for college and students currently enrolled in a university or trade school. Deadline June 30, 2025

Grieve Civil Law Annual Scholarship- The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning on attending college and students currently enrolled at a university or trade school. Deadline June 30, 2025

Student Scholarship Newsletter- Includes a list of 18 scholarship programs available to Wisconsin students with more than 850 individual scholarships.   

MARSHFIELD AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 

Excellent local scholarship opportunities are found here:

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS  

SchoolHouse Connection Scholarship Program- A national program to provide scholarships to youth that have experienced homelessness.  It provides comprehensive support to and through higher education and into the workforce.  Deadline June 2, 2025.

The College Board Big Future Scholarships- Open to all students in the class of 2025, 2026, and 2027. BigFuture® awards hundreds of $500 scholarships and at least two $40,000 scholarships each month to students who take steps toward their career and education after high school. There is no required essay, minimum GPA or test score. You qualify yourself by taking steps to get ready for life after high school. If your family’s income is less than $60,000 per year, you will get extra chances at these scholarships and earn double the entries for every drawing.    

Bold Scholarships- The largest independent scholarship provider in the US.

Student Scholarship Database

US News Scholarship Websites

Fast Web - http://www.fastweb.com

SallieMae - https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/
Scholorships.com - https://www.scholarships.com/
Cappex - https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
Student Scholarships - http://www.studentscholarships.org/
BrokeScholar - https://www.brokescholar.com/
College Xpress - http://www.collegexpress.com/