The Fort Atkinson Community Foundation has announced that it is accepting online applications for a variety of scholarships available to Fort Atkinson students.
Eleven scholarships are available to high school graduating seniors without regard to field of study, according to a recent news release.
Each scholarship has additional requirements. For more information, students are encouraged to visit the foundation’s website: www.fortfoundation.org.
The following are among scholarships for which graduating high school seniors may apply:
• Walter and Louise Buell Merit Scholarship: The Buell Merit scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Fort Atkinson High School who are residents of the Fort Atkinson area, have an outstanding academic record, and who are planning to enroll in a program leading to a bachelor’s degree. As a merit scholarship, financial need is not considered. For 2022, two scholarships of $22,000 each, paid out over four years, will be available.
• Theodore W. Batterman Family Foundation Scholarship: The Batterman scholarships are available to graduating seniors of Fort Atkinson High School who are among the top students in their class, have engaged in community or school service, and are pursuing an undergraduate degree at a recognized college or university. In 2023, five scholarships of $12,000 each, paid out over four years, will be available.
• Richard Noel Bingham Memorial Scholarship: The Bingham Scholarships are available to graduating seniors at Fort Atkinson High School who intend to continue their education at a four-year college or university. In 2023 there will be $48,000 available for multiple awards payable over four years.
• Dr. Sydney H. Weidemann Scholarship: Dr. Weidemann, a prominent dentist and business leader in Fort Atkinson for many years, created this scholarship for graduating seniors of Fort Atkinson High School who plan to attend an accredited public or private college or university. In 2023, $6,000 will be available for two awards.
• Make A Difference Scholarship: The Make A Difference Scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Fort Atkinson High School who have made a difference in the lives of others. A supplemental essay and additional letter of reference are required. In 2023, $10,000 is available for a two-year award.
• Dr. James Russell Athletic Scholarship: The Russell Athletic scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Fort Atkinson High School who have earned a minimum of two varsity letters while participating in two or more sports and who are pursuing either a two-year associate degree or four-year bachelor’s degree. In 2023, $4,400 will be available for two or more awards.
• James and Francis Luther Memorial Scholarship: The Luther Memorial scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Fort Atkinson High School who plan to attend a four-year college in the University of Wisconsin system. In 2023, $4,400 will be available for one or more awards.
• Fort Atkinson Thrift Shop and Jean Reich Memorial Scholarship: The Thrift Shop and Reich Memorial scholarship is available to graduating seniors of Fort Atkinson High School who plan to attend a college or vocational/technical school in Wisconsin. Financial need is a serious consideration for this scholarship. In 2023, $2,000 will be available for this award.
• Kathleen Grabil Thorndike Scholarship: The Thorndike Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Fort Atkinson High School who plan to enroll in a four-year college or pursue a liberal arts transfer program at a vocational/technical college with the intention of transferring to a four-year college, to earn a bachelor’s degree. Financial need is a serious consideration. The 2023 award will be $2,500 and will be paid over two years.
• Victor and Ruth Johnson Scholarship: The Johnson Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Fort Atkinson High School who plan to continue their education at a four-year college or university. In 2023, a scholarship of $750 will be available.
• Hannah Church Memorial Scholarship: The Church Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Fort Atkinson High School who have participated in one of the school’s show choir programs or with show choir-related activities such as stage crew or band. For 2023, $750 will be available for an award.
For more information about scholarships offered through the Fort Atkinson Community Foundation, follow the links to scholarship pages found on the foundation’s website: www.fortfoundation.org.
Additional information also is available by contacting Sue Hartwick, the Community Foundation’s executive director, by office phone: 920-563-3210, mobile phone: 920-222-1191, or email: facf@fortfoundation.org.
A student receives his diploma during the 2022 Fort Atkinson High School graduation ceremony. File photo/Kim McDarison.
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