Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship

Information

  • Due Date: November 16, 2021
  • Amount: $10,000

Requirements

Who Is Eligible

Applicants must be graduating public high school students who intend to enroll in a postsecondary institution, which may be a public or nonpublic university, college, or vocational/technical college. Students who are residents of the State of Wisconsin, are in good standing, and who demonstrate probable success in postsecondary education are eligible for consideration.

Selection Criteria

This is a competitive scholarship. Students will be evaluated on their leadership, citizenship, school and community involvement, and academic achievement. In addition, students will be evaluated on their ability to clearly articulate goals in each of four areas: future educational goals, personal life goals, community/society service goals, and career goals.

Required Items in the Application Process

  • completed application
  • Each student must submit three letters of recommendation, one from each of the following categories
  •     1. Teacher;
        2. Counselor or Principal
        3. Community member or family friend who is not affiliated with your school district.
  • Letters of recommendation will be evaluated on how well they describe the student's improvements, contributions, and successes. Letters may be from a current or previous year’s teacher, counselor or principal.

Awards

The Excellence Scholarship is a $10,000 award that is paid directly to the recipient's chosen college. One hundred scholarships are awarded annually.

Other Information

Information and ApplicationApplications must be turned in online by November 16, 2021

Step by Step Application Guide