Scholarships & Awards

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, below is a list of available opportunities. Please stop by the Financial Aid Department with questions or review the Ultimate Guide to College Scholarships for tips and hints.

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BTC Foundation Scholarships

Check out the Foundation Scholarships page!

Military Members & Families

Samsung American Legion Scholarship (up to $10,000)
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (award amount varies)
Vietnam Veterans of America and Associates (Applications available in Financial Aid) – March 17, 2021 ($300)
Marine Credit Union (MCU) Scholarship – February 12, 2021 ($1,000)

State Programs for High School Students

General Scholarships

Frequent Scholarships (multiple deadlines per year)

Creative Corrections Education Foundation ($1,000 & $5,000)
Nitro College Scholarship – Monthly ($2,018)
OppU Achievers Scholarship – Quarterly: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 ($2,500)
Key Thinkers Scholarship – Quarterly: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 ($2,500)

Bi-Annual Scholarships (Fall and Spring Semester Deadlines)

The May Firm Scholarship – January 15 & September 15, yearly ($1,000)
Gaming Industry Scholarship – May 15 & December 15, yearly ($1,000)
WiseMerchant Scholarship Fund – July 15 & December 15, yearly ($500)

January Deadlines

None at this time — please check back often.

February Deadlines

Stateline Community Foundation Scholarships – February 1, yearly (award amount varies)

March Deadlines

None at this time — please check back often.

April Deadlines

WI Elks Association Technical College Scholarship – April 1, 2021 ($500)
Power of Us Scholarship (Applications available in Financial Aid) – April 15, 2021 (award amount varies)

May Deadlines

CellWaves Scholarship – May 1, yearly ($1,000)
Encore Scholarship Program – May 31, yearly ($1,000)

June Deadlines

Wisconsin Association for Food Protection (WAFP) Scholarship – June, yearly (award amount varies)
SDL365 Achievers Scholarship – June 28, yearly ($500)
ABC Fundraising Volunteer Recognition College Scholarship – June 30, yearly ($2,500)

July Deadlines

None at this time — please check back often.

August Deadlines

None at this time — please check back often.

September Deadlines

None at this time — please check back often.

October Deadlines

Scholarship: Keys to Success, Unlock your Future – October 31, yearly ($1,000)
Coca-Cola Foundation Scholarships – October 31, yearly (up to $20,000)

November Deadlines

None at this time — please check back often.

December Deadlines

GoodDeadSeats Annual Scholarship – December 1, yearly ($500)
Sciencesy's Annual Scholarship – December 1, yearly ($500)
Mr. Marketing Scholarship – December 20, yearly ($1,000)
The Youthist Scholarship – December 31, yearly ($1,000)
SteadyFoot Annual Schoalrship Program – December 31, yearly ($1,000)

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

WI Lab Association (Applications available in Financial Aid) – March 31, 2021 ($1,000)

Automotive

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship Video Contest – April 15 & October 15, yearly ($500)
AmericanMuscle's Automotive Scholarship – June 15 & October 15, yearly ($2,000)

Business & Marketing

Key Exteriors Scholarship – January 1, yearly ($1,500)
Foremost Media Scholarship Program – May 1, yearly ($500)
American Home Design Scholarship Contest – July 1, yearly ($1,000)
CardRates – Financial Futures Scholarship – July 31, yearly ($1,000)
Beldon Scholarship Program – September 1, yearly ($1,000)
SHRM Jack Schoemer Scholarship – February 22, 2021 ($1,000)

Computers & Technology

Employment BOOST College Scholarship – Quarterly: April 1, July 1, October 1, January 1 ($1,000)
Foremost Media Scholarship Program – May 1, yearly ($500)

International Students

International Student Scholarships Search – multiple scholarships (award amount varies)

Medical Field

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships – multiple deadlines (award amount varies)
Mercyhealth Ethnic Minority Nursing Scholarship – March 12, 2021 ($1,000)
- Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.
- This scholarship is open to minority students pursing a Nursing degree, residing in all Wisconsin and Illinois Mercyhealth service areas. Students must also be fluent in Spanish.
Mercyhealth Janesville Medical Staff Scholarship – March 12, 2021 ($1,000)
- Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.
- This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in the following communities: Janesville, Milton, Beloit, Whitewater, Edgerton, Walworth (Big Foot), Brodhead, Delavan, and Evansville.
Mercyhealth Harvard Medical Staff Scholarship – March 12, 2021 ($1,000)
- Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.
- This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors, from Harvard High School, going into health services.
Mercyhealth Association of Volunteers Medical Field Scholarships – April 15, 2021
WHA Foundation: Wisconsin Technical College Scholarship Program – June 15, 2021 (up to $2,000)
- Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office.
- This scholarship is open to students studying in the following programs: AODA, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Vascular, EMT/Paramedic, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, or Surgical Technology. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and be entering the final semester of a two-year healthcare degree program.

Police Science / Fire Safety

ATE Ballistic Helmet Scholarships – March 31 & October 1, yearly ($1,000)

Single Parent

Custody X Change Single Parent Scholarship – April 30, August 31, and December 31, yearly ($500 or $1,000)

Welding

American Welding Society Scholarships
Precision Metalforming Association: Wisconsin District Scholarship – June 15 & October 15, yearly ($1,000)

Women

Helping Women Pay for College – multiple deadlines (up to $10,000)
The Beauty & Wellness – Quarterly: January 1, March 31, June 30, and September 30, yearly (up to $1,000)
Women with a Vision Scholarship (via the Blackhawk Foundation)
AAUW Second Chance Scholarship – April 1, 2021
- Available to female students who are either a graduate of Fort Atkinson High School, have a current Fort Atkinson mailing address, or are currently employed in Fort Atkinson. Visit the Second Chance Scholarship website for more information.

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