The American Legion has an Oratorical contest program that is a good opportunity for students to win scholarship monies. Students must in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. Students start out by contacting their local Wisconsin American Legion Post. The Legion Post will hold an oratorical contest - usually in December or January, the winner at the Post contest moves on to a County contest, usually in December or January. The winner of the County oratorical contest moves on to the District oratorical contest usually in January or February. The winner of the District contest moves on the Regional contest scheduled on March 28, 2026 at Ripon College. The winners at the Regional level move on to the Finals contest the same day and the overall winner will go to the National Contest in Hillsdale, Michigan in May to compete for $25,000 in scholarships. The winner of the Wisconsin contest receives a $3,000 scholarship. If you are interested and don't know who to contact at your local American Legion Post, reach out Sherry Hicks at sheri@wilegion.org. 

Click HERE for the National Contest information. 

Click HERE for the Wisconsin Contest information. 

Any Wisconsin resident 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 -  is eligible. Scholarship applications can be found HERE and must be postmarked on or before January 15, 2026. 

The Better Business Bureau Serving Wisconsin (BBB) is pleased to announce its Students of Integrity Scholarships for 2026. BBB Serving Wisconsin awards scholarships to Wisconsin high school students who have demonstrated character, leadership and ethical values beyond their grades and test scores. To be eligible for this award, the student must: be a Wisconsin state resident; a high school senior; have a 3.0 GPA or show academic improvement consistently over time; plan to attend a Wisconsin-based accredited Higher Education Institution (2 or 4 year). Approximately 10 students will receive a scholarship for $2,500. Deadline is January 30, 2026 by 4:00 pm. Click HERE for more information and the application. 

College is a big investment, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is committed to helping students find ways to pay for it. Scholarships can help. UWM awards more than $28 million to students each academic year, and we want your students to know what possibilities await on our campus. Students are encouraged to apply for admission no later than November 1 to be considered for general scholarships. Click HERE for more information. 

The Richard T. Nuske Memorial Scholarship is open to all new and continuing eligible students for three $1,500 scholarships. Entries must be postmarked no later than February 14, 2026. Click HERE for additional details and the application. 

Lakeview Elementary School’s PTO is excited to announce the availability of two $500.00 scholarships to the members of the 2026 graduating class of Muskego High School. Click HERE for the application and information. The deadline to submit completed applications is Wednesday, March 25, 2026. 

A $3,033 scholarship is being awarded to a graduating Muskego High School senior in remembrance of Jeffrey Wanta. This scholarship was created to celebrate the life and memory of Jeffrey, a Muskego High School graduate, Class of 1979 whose life was cut short by a tractor accident in the summer of 2014. The scholarship is available to any graduating Muskego High School senior that is planning to attend either a two-year or four-year college/university. Requirements are: application form; proof of GPA 3.0 or better; proof of legal U.S. citizenship; proof of residency in Muskego, WI at the time of application; usage of scholarship funds for tuition only; write a one to two page essay. Click HERE to print this scholarship.

Application is due to MHS Student Services by 3pm on April 7, 2026. 

Muskego High School students graduating in 2026 planning to attend a two or four year college are eligible to apply for this $500 scholarship. Scholarship application requirements are: Application form; Essay-describe a specific act of kindness or generosity that you performed. Describe the response from the individual(s) you helped and how you felt as a result of the act; High School transcript; List of activities, clubs, experiences that you have participated in during high school that have involved helping others. Please submit the required documents to the Student Services Office by April 7, 2026. Click HERE for the application. 

Click HERE for the Lake Denoon Middle School Scholarship details and application.  Deadline to submit your application is April 15, 2026. 

The Wind Lake Lions Club is offering four $1,000 scholarships to 2026 Muskego High School or Waterford High School graduates. Click HERE for the application. Completed applications for MHS students are due in the MHS Student Services Office by April 17, 2026.