Scholarships

EAU CLAIRE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS

2025-2026

UPDATED:  February 16, 2026

The information listed below are the names and details of scholarships available to Eau Claire Memorial High School students. Applications and application information are available in the bins by the TV in Student Services and on the MHS website – mid-center of page.

Scholarships are based on many different criteria, such as grades, test scores, character, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, and financial need. It is important to note that scholarships are designed for many types of career interests and GPA’s vary.

Tips for Winning Scholarships

• Do not wait until May of your senior year to start applying for scholarships.
•  Choose references that will say good things about you and give them at least two to three weeks to write a letter of recommendation for you. Brag sheets are available in Student Services.
• ALWAYS include your transcripts and AT LEAST one letter of recommendation with your application. They can separate you from your peers.
•  Transcripts can be requested through Parchment and are free of charge.
• Be very neat and follow directions. When possible, always type.
• Follow deadlines. Applications submitted after deadlines (dates and/or times) will not be accepted.
• On a scholarship resume, MORE IS BETTER. Be sure to include everything you have done since ninth grade (ex. activities, work, leadership)
• Never pay for scholarship information.
• *There are various FREE searches for nation-wide scholarships such as:
  • www.fastweb.com
  • https://studentscholarships.org/
  • https://scholarships.com
  • https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
  • https://finaid.org/scholarships/
  • https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/
  • https://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx

*Please contact the post-secondary school of your choice (The Admissions Office and/or the Financial Aid Office) to review any potential scholarships you may be eligible for. *

                        Hardcopies of current scholarships can be picked-up in Student Services or emailed to you upon request.

Select scholarships can also be accessed and submitted on the Scholarships Canvas page. 

Scholarships denoted with an asterisk (*) symbol indicates that the scholarship will be reviewed and/or awarded by an internal committee.

🆕*Memorial High School Class of 60 Scholarship

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page. 

 The deadline is Friday, February 20, 2026, by 3:00PM

The Distinguished Raven FAC Memorial Scholarship

Descendants or legal wards of any Lao or Hmong individual who served in the Royal Laotian Military or Hmong forces in defense of the Kingdom of Laos between 1960 and 1975 are eligible to compete for this scholarship. No individual may be selected for two consecutive years, nor may he/she receive more than two scholarships. Applicants must be a high school senior or graduated and must be enrolled or actively seeking to enroll full time in the coming academic year in an undergraduate program of studies leading to a Bachelor or Associate Degree at an accredited college, junior college, or university in the United States. Technical school attendees will also be considered.

You can access more information and the application online here

The deadline is February 28, 2026

🆕SFB Scholarship

Each year, SFB awards up to two $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in each of its markets, including Alma Center/Black River Falls, Bloomer, Durand, Eau Claire, Ladysmith, and River Falls. Recipients are chosen based on involvement in school, youth organizations and community events with particular preference given to students pursuing a career in finance, accounting, or business administration. The applicant or parent/guardian of applicant must be an account holder of SFB.

You can access more information and the scholarship application online here

The deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026

WESTconsin Credit Union Scholarship

All application materials must be submitted online using AwardSpring. No hard copies of application materials will be accepted. Students need to have been a primary account holder with WESTconsin Credit Union as of August 31, 2025 to be eligible for this year's program. Current high school juniors need to become a primary account holder with WESTconsin as of August 31, 2026 to be eligible for next year's program. 

You can access more information and the scholarship application online here

The deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026

🆕*Stromwall Family Fund

The purpose of the Stromwall Family Scholarship Fund is to further the education of students of Memorial High School by providing annual scholarships to students who are on track to graduate within one year. Special consideration is given to students with significant financial need. ECCF will issue the scholarship award after the student submits their proof of enrollment.

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page. 

The deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕*Ruth Girnau Scholarship Fund

The Ruth Girnau Memorial Scholarship was established in 1973 by friends and family of Ruth Girnau. The scholarship is based on financial need.

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page. 

The deadline is Tuesday, March 10, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕*The Jacob Scheible Memorial Golf Scholarship

Seniors at Memorial will have an opportunity to win a one-time scholarship. The amount per student will be determined by the number of qualified applications selected. The criteria include academics (student must have a 3.0 GPA), character, commitment to post-secondary education, and financial need. Students must be attending a 4-year public university or technical school in Wisconsin.

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page.

The deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕Ashley Furniture and Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation Scholarship Opportunities

As a company that believes in investing in our future generations, Ashley offers two scholarship programs to assist students in their educational pursuits. These programs are designed to promote continuing education as well as encourage careers in the manufacturing field. 

Applications for the Ashley Grants-in-Aid and Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, Inc Scholarship are available online here

The deadline is Sunday, March 15, 2026, by 11:59pm

🆕Hagan Scholarship

The Hagan Scholarship is a need-based merit scholarship for goal-driven students in the high school graduating class. The parents' 2024 Adjusted Gross Household Income must not have exceeded $125,000.

You can access the application and more information online here

The deadline is March 15, 2026

🆕Hallie Optimist Foundation Scholarship

Chippewa Valley graduating seniors enrolled in a college or Vocational/Technical or other accredited school. The committee would particularly welcome motivated applicants who are carrying a GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 interested in furthering their education.

You can access the application here

The deadline is March 15, 2026 

🆕*AnnMarie Foundation Scholarships

This scholarship is given to a student who intends to further his/her education at a technical college. Criteria used are student leadership qualities, volunteer efforts or community involvement, and grades. There are TWO scholarships given out -- ONE to students attending a technical college and ONE to students attending an accredited postsecondary school (technical college OR university).

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page.

The deadline is Friday, March 27, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕*J. Murphy STEM Scholarship

The J. Murphy STEM Scholarship was established by an anonymous donor in honor of the donor’s mother’s teaching career with the Eau Claire Area School District, and in celebration of STEM education.

Accepted applicants must: have the intent of majoring in a STEM program (science, technology, engineering or math). They must have a B average or higher, and be recommended by an MHS or NHS teacher. Selection will be based on the criteria stated in the description. If there is a tie in the rubric, the reviewers will rank order the applicants.

You can access the application online here

The deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2026

🆕VFW 7232 Scholarship

To qualify for this scholarship, a senior must interview a combat veteran and write an essay based on that interview of the veteran's experience and the student's understanding of the conflict they were involved with. The student should also consider what patriotism means and how that plays out in their community and country. Preference will be given to graduating seniors related to VFW Post 7232 members first, followed by any senior who meets the criteria.

If a student does not know of any Vietnam Era veteran, there are plenty of Chapter 5 members who would be willing to be interview for this process. 

You can access the scholarship application here

The deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2026

VVA Mike Voth Memorial Scholarship

Mike Voth Memorial Chapter 5 of the Vietnam Veterans of America in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has developed three $1,000 high school scholarships. To qualify for this scholarship, a senior must interview a Vietnam Era veteran and write an essay based on that interview of the veteran's experience and the student's understanding of that conflict. The student should also consider what patriotism means and how that plays out in their community and country.

If a student does not know of any Vietnam Era veteran, there are plenty of Chapter 5 members who would be willing to be interview for this process. 

You can access the application online here

The deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2026

🆕*Bingham Scholarship Trust

Seniors at Memorial will have an opportunity to win a one-time scholarship. The amount per student will be determined by the number of qualified applications selected. The criteria include academics (student must have a 3.0 GPA), character, commitment to post-secondary education, and financial need. Students must be attending a 4-year public university or technical school in Wisconsin.

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page.

The deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕*Edwin C. and Lucille Eggen Memorial Scholarship

One senior from Memorial will win a renewable scholarship for up to 5 years, and one or more seniors will win a one-time non-renewable scholarship; the amount is yet to be determined by a scholarship fund. The criteria include academics, character, and commitment to education, financial need, and extracurricular activities. Please follow ALL instructions carefully!

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page.

The deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕Brighter Futures Scholarship

The Brighter Futures Scholarship was established in 2017. The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to currently enrolled ECASD high school seniors who, at some point while enrolled in the Eau Claire Area School District, were identified as having experienced homelessness or out-of-home care (i.e. foster care and group homes). 

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page.

The deadline is Sunday, April 12, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕*David Matthew ver Hagen Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by Mr. and Mrs. Jan K. Ver Hagen in memory of their son David Matthew Ver Hagen.  The award is given to a “deserving, capable student with good social conscience and decent grades” who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship must be used at UW-Eau Claire. 

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page.

The deadline is Monday, April 13, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕*Memorial Class of '67 Scholarship

The Memorial Class of 1967 offers TWO scholarships to high school students pursuing a career in business, the medical field or education. The essay should highlight how the scholarship would help them achieve their goals and how they plan to use their education to impact their community positively.

You can access the application online here, or on the Canvas Scholarship page.

The deadline is Friday, April 17, 2026, by 3:00PM

🆕Verner E. Suomi Scholarship Award

The scholarship honors Professor Sumoi's lifelong commitment to undergraduate education, for teaching and mentoring undergraduate students throughout his tenure at UW-Madison. He was the founding director of the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), the founder of CIMSS, and a faculty member of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, which he co-founded. Sumoi is widely known as the "father of satellite meteorology" for his transformational contributions to the field and is considered to be one of the most influential meteorologists of the 20th century. Any graduating high school senior who plans to attend a University of Wisconsin system undergraduate program in atmospheric science, meteorology, remote sensing, environmental science, applied physics, data science, or a related field is eligible to apply.

You can access the scholarship application and more information here

The deadline is Friday, April 17, 2026

🆕Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship

The Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim Foundation, which supports education, the underprivileged, and positive social impact initiatives has established the ‘Kao Kalia Yang Scholarship’ to help economically-challenged Hmong American youth fulfill their dreams of obtaining high education. The Scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend college in the Fall of 2026. If selected, $5,000 will be awarded each year for up to four years (upon meeting renewal requirements).

You can find more information, and apply here.

All materials must be RECEIVED by 11:59pm PDT, Monday, April 20, 2026. Anything received (whether mailed, emailed, or faxed) past that date and time will not be considered, regardless of the postmark. Application and recommender forms MUST be submitted online – Hard copies will NOT be accepted.

🆕Andrew Cray Higher Education Fund

The Andrew Cray Higher Education Fund was founded in memory of Andy, a 2004 Chi Hi alumni, in 2016. A transgender man who transitioned during college, he found his calling as an advocate in Washington D.C. for the LGBTQ+ community, where he fought healthcare discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation until his death of cancer in 2014 at the age of 28. Andy was posthumously given the award of “Champion of Change" by President Barack Obama. The goal of the HEF is to assist LGBTQ+ youth in receiving secondary education to help them achieve greatness, follow their dreams, and help this world become more accepting of all its children, just as Andy’s work did.

You can find more information, and apply here.

The deadline is Sunday, April 26, 2026

🆕CVTC Foundation Scholarships

The CVTC Foundation offers over 400 scholarship opportunities. Any student with a CVTC student ID is eligible to apply. 

You can search scholarships, and apply here.

Instructions for how to apply for CVTC scholarships

The deadline is September 18, 2026

Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program at UW-Madison

The Mercile J. Lee Scholars Program at UW-Madison offers a four-year merit based scholarship to academically talented and outstanding students who have experienced hardship or disadvantages, which have impacted their educational opportunities. Students are chosen from a national pool of high school seniors for their potential to succeed in a rigorous academic environment. The office of Admissions & Recruitment reviews all applications to UW-Madison to determine eligibility and makes selections. There is no separate scholarship application.

Please see the website and flyer for eligibility criteria and more information.

Deadline varies. Early applications are best.

Scholarships & Resources for Native American and Alaskan Native Students

Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a post-secondary institution, be at least a one-quarter member of a federally recognized Native American Tribe and have a minimum 2.25 GPA.

You can access application materials here

Talent Incentive Program Grants (TIP)

The TIP grant aids low-income and disadvantaged Wisconsin students with additional college funding to help reduce the student’s amount of loan, work-study, or unmet need.  

You can fill out the form here

University of Wisconsin System Scholarship Hub

If you are planning to attend a UW school, check out the links below to each respective university’s scholarship page. The main four-year campuses are bolded. The two-year campuses are italicized.

*All UW System schools offer the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, providing up to four years of tuition and fee funding for undergraduate students coming from families earning less than $62,000 annually and enrolling at the 12 public universities other than UW-Madison, which provides the Bucky Tuition Promise.

Wisconsin Technical System Scholarship Hub

If you are planning to attend a Wisconsin technical school, click on the links to view each respective school’s scholarship page. 

*These schools offer a promise program, allowing students who may not have otherwise been able to attend technical college because of low family income, to earn a degree tuition-free.

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