Scholarship Tie Breaking Criteria
IN ASCENDING ORDER:
- Cumulative grade point average, seventh semester - 3 decimal points.
- ACT Composite Score or SAT Concordance Table Conversion
- When multiple scores are available, highest scores will be used.
- If any one candidate involved in the tie does not have an ACT score on file, criteria three (3) will be used.
- Random selection (if tie after 1 – 2 above)
- Students' names will be typed on uniform slips of paper.
- Slips will be folded and placed in a container.
- In the presence of the student's counselor(s) and a building administrator, one name at a time will be drawn by the administrator until the tie is broken.
Only those seniors who have been enrolled in the district for at least 1.5 years may be eligible for consideration for the Academic Excellence Scholarship.
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Memorials |
4/30/2025 |
Varies |
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The family of Carrie Stuckert created the Dream Pool Foundation, a non-profit corporation offering scholarship opportunities; and after 20 wonderful years this will be the final year of the scholarship program. Dream Pool is offering one $5,000 scholarship; two $3,000 scholarships; and two $2,000 scholarships to provide assistance to individuals pursuing education in the visual arts. Academically capable students must be enrolled as an Art Major at an accredited institution of higher education located in the United States. Click HERE for more information and the application. Completed applications must be post marked by April 30, 2025. |
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Financial Need |
4/30/2025 |
Varies |
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Our scholarship offers students in boys and girls basketball programs the opportunity to attend University of Wisconsin System schools. Ab Nicholas Scholarship Foundation will offer scholarships to approximately 60 Wisconsin public and private high school graduates based on need, academic achievement and character. The annual scholarships - $10,000 for four-year programs and $5,000 for two-year programs - are renewable for the length of the program. Students who qualify to apply: Residents of Wisconsin; Public and private high school students; Basketball program participants in their senior year; Planning to attend a University of Wisconsin System school; Participating in NCAA sports may require permission. Information can be found on the website, click HERE. Scholarship applications are available online only starting February 1 and must be submitted by April 30. |
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Community Service/Local Scholarships |
5/9/2025 |
$500 |
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Currently graduating high school seniors who also graduated from St. Leonard school are eligible to apply for the St. Leonard Home and School Association Scholarship. Click HERE for the application. All applications must be postmarked by the deadline of May 9, 2025. Scholarship recipient is requested to accept the scholarship during the 8am Mass on May 30, 2025. |
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Academic |
5/15/2025 |
$400 |
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This year the Milwaukee Society Lodge 2159 of the Polish National Alliance will give out two scholarships of $400.00 each to seniors who will be attending a university/college in the fall. The scholarship awards will be made to the seniors, with the checks drafted to their chosen university/college. The student does not need to be of Polish descent to apply. We ask that along with the scholarship application, an official transcript and two letters of recommendation be forwarded to the Milwaukee Society Scholarship Committee, Attn: Janine Adamczyk at 3217 W. Verona Ct., Milwaukee, WI 53215 or emailed to janineadamczyk@hotmail.com. The deadline for return of the applications is May 15, 2025. Any applications received after May 15 will not be considered. The decision of the Scholarship Committee will be final. Winners will be notified by the committee and shall be presented with their checks at a time designated by the Society. The finalists may be contacted for a personal interview if the committee deems it appropriate. Click HERE for the application. |
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Essay Contests |
5/23/2025 |
Varies |
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The Wisconsin Towns Association, Rural Mutual Insurance Company, and Scott Construction, Inc. will be awarding $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 vocational college. The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest. The essay should address the topic: "What are 3 top priorities your local town government officials should pursue to improve the quality of life in your community?" Details and the application can be found HERE. Essays must be postmarked by May 23, 2025. |
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Community Service/Local Scholarships |
5/31/2025 |
varies |
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The Filippo Mazzei Lodge #2763 of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to offer scholarships this year. We are part of the national organization, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America. OSDIA originated in 1905 as a mutual aid society. The spirit of helping and giving continues today with the awarding of scholarships. Click HERE for eligibility, qualifications, and the application. Applications must be postmarked by May 31, 2025. |
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Community Service/Local Scholarships |
6/30/2025 |
$500 |
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Grieve Law is offering three scholarships each for $500. Students have until June 30th, 2025 to apply.
Click HERE for Scholarship One.
Click HERE for Scholarship Two.
Click HERE for Scholarship Three.
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We hope you find the information on this page helpful as you begin the scholarship search process. The search below is updated frequently with new scholarships that become available for MHS students. If a scholarship does not have a link to the application you need to stop in the Student Services Office to pick up the scholarship application.
There are many free scholarship search Web sites available. A few examples are listed in the "Scholarship Resources" section on the right side of this page.
Students are encouraged to investigate scholarships through a variety of sources. Some of the best resources for scholarships include your parents' employers, your employer, churches and religious groups, fraternal and ethnic organizations, community service clubs, labor unions and industry groups.
Many universities and colleges will offer scholarships to students based on academic merit, special talent, and/or financial need. Students should access information from the financial aid or scholarship office at colleges to learn about the scholarship requirements and process.
Thank you for planning ahead!
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