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Scholarships can provide financial assistance to fund your education, including tuition, books and other school-related expenses. Scholarships can be merit-based, need-based and program- or career-specific, and they do not need to be paid back.

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WCTC Scholarships Office

WCTC Foundation Scholarships

WCTC offers scholarships for students in nearly every program area, as well as specialty scholarships that benefit non-traditional students, minority students and students with disabilities.

  • Nearly 55% of applicants are awarded a WCTC Foundation scholarship.
  • Scholarship awards range from $250-$1,000, with the average award being $500.
  • In 2023, the WCTC Foundation awarded $464,575 in scholarships to more than 596 WCTC students thanks to the generosity of our donors.

Please consider joining those already impacting the lives of our students by donating to the WCTC Foundation.

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Application Deadlines

The WCTC Foundation Scholarship application should be completed as soon as possible. We will continue awarding fall scholarships through October. If your application is received after all fall scholarships are awarded, you will be considered for spring scholarships. We will begin awarding spring scholarships from January through the end of February (or until all scholarships have been awarded).

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  • Sign in using your WCTC login information and complete the general application.
  • You may save your work and come back later, as long as it is before the application deadline. You will not be able to access your application after that date.
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Eligibility Requirements

Requirements to Apply

  • Be admitted into a WCTC certificate, technical diploma or associate degree program; Undeclared students are not eligible
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Be enrolled in six or more credits for the upcoming semester (total for Term 1 and Term 2 combined)

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not required, however, many scholarships are based on financial need and other criteria. We recommend applying online to enhance your chances of being awarded a scholarship.

Frequently Asked Questions

View answers to frequently asked questions about the WCTC Foundation Scholarship. If you still have questions, contact scholarships@wctc.edu.


External Scholarships

WCTC students often qualify for awards from external organizations. We encourage you to pursue all opportunities and start researching and applying for scholarships even before you’re accepted to WCTC. Browse WCTC’s list of external scholarships and explore the free scholarship search sites listed below.

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Free Scholarship Search Sites
Beware of Scholarship Scams

External scholarships are given by donors and organizations not affiliated with WCTC. WCTC does not endorse any of these companies, organizations, services or products.

We encourage you to use caution when providing personal information. You should never have to pay or purchase products or services in order to be eligible for a scholarship. In most cases, these companies are attempting to sell software, books and other services unrelated to scholarships.

If you have concerns or negative experiences regarding any listed scholarships, please email scholarships@wctc.edu.

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Report External Scholarships to WCTC

You are required to provide written notification to the WCTC Financial Aid Office of all external scholarships you receive. In some cases, these funds may be used to repay a portion of loans that you’ve already received.

If you would like to confirm that we have received your scholarship check and you know that the scholarship provider has mailed it out at least two weeks ago, you can contact scholarships@wctc.edu.

Scholarship checks are usually made co-payable to the student and WCTC and then submitted to the Financial Aid Office. Scholarship funds are applied to your account and split equally between both semesters unless otherwise indicated by the donor.

  • If the check is made co-payable to you and WCTC, then sign the back of the check and submit it to the Financial Aid Office. Include your student ID number on the front of the check.
  • If the check is made payable only to WCTC, submit it to the Financial Aid Office and include your student ID number on the front. You do not need to sign the check.
  • If the check is made payable only to you, then notify the Financial Aid Office of the donor and the amount. You are not required to send the check to WCTC.

If a donor requires verification of enrollment, you may log in to your myWCTC account and print a copy of your class schedule, or you can contact the Registration Office at 262.691.5578.

Donate Scholarships for WCTC Students

If a student has been awarded an external scholarship and the donor plans on sending the check directly to WCTC, please include:

  • Student name
  • Student ID number
  • The semester for which the scholarship is to be awarded
  • Any specific guidelines for disbursement

Checks should be made out to WCTC. Mail scholarship checks to:

WCTC, 800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Attn: Scholarships

Scholarship Tips

Be Thorough and Accurate

Incomplete applications do not best represent you. Treat the application like an exam; for each area you leave blank, points may be deducted. Work directly with the scholarship coordinator for questions or clarity.

Tell Your Story

This can often be the most important part of the entire application process. Use your responses to the essay questions to share your personal story and show the reviewer that you are a “good investment.” Scholarships are funded by individuals and local companies who are looking to invest in your success and in the future of our community. The application is your opportunity to share your educational and career plans with the reviewer and make the case why you deserve the scholarship award more so than the next applicant.

Pay Attention to Grammar and Spelling

Type your essays in a Word processor first to help you identify grammar and spelling errors. Visit the Writing Center or review your application with an instructor, friend or family member.

Find References

These can really help boost your application. Be sure to reach out to your references in advance for their approval. Ask those who can positively attest to your character and commitment. It is always good to have at least one academic and one employment reference.

Meet Deadlines

Don’t wait until the last day to apply. Students often encounter technical or personal issues that prevent them from submitting the application on time which results in missing the deadline.