IDEA Scholarship
The Inclusion, Equity, and Access Committee manages the IDEA Scholarship.
Purpose
WACAC will provide scholarships to first generation, low-income students who are pursuing higher education in Wisconsin, regardless of citizenship status. Scholarship recipients will receive a one-time award of $500 to be used towards higher education expenses during the 2021-2022 school year.
Qualifications
To be considered for the scholarship, students must:
- Be of first generation background (Neither of your parent/s has obtained a four-year degree from the U.S. college/university)
- Demonstrate financial need and/or be eligible for free or reduced lunch
- Minimum 3.0 unweighted, cumulative GPA (on a 4 point scale)
- High school senior attending a WACAC member public or private high school in Wisconsin
- Planning to attend a WACAC member 2-year or 4-year public or private college/university
Application
Students should submit the online application form below, with a copy of the activities list/resume, and essay response attached. Counselors should submit the online verification form with transcripts attached. Forms and supplemental materials must be submitted by June 1, 2021 to be considered for the scholarships.
Required Materials
- Completed Application
- Activities List/Resume (uploaded to Application)
- 300-600 Word Essay (uploaded to Application
- Essay Question: Describe the most challenging obstacle you have had to overcome and discuss its impact. How you have learned from your experience?
- Counselor Verification Form
- Official High School Transcripts (Uploaded to the Counselor Verification Form)
Donate to the IDEA Scholarship
WACAC accepts donations from individuals and organizations to help fund the IDEA Scholarship.