Available Scholarships

Several Appleton Education Foundation charitable funds provide continuing education scholarships for graduates of Appleton high schools. Through the generosity of our donors, we had more than $27,050 in scholarships available in 2024 to graduating seniors in the Appleton Area School District.

Our Scholarship Portal is CLOSED. It will reopen for 2025 scholarship opportunities on Dec. 1, 2024.

HINT: Click the purple scholarship name to learn more about each opportunity!

Gene and Mitzi Britton Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton East, North or West high school who attended Einstein Middle School for at least one year and who is planning to pursue a degree in education or music.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Columbus Elementary School Fred Hoffman Memorial Endowment Scholarship

Award: $600
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton East, North or West high school who attended Columbus Elementary School during their elementary years.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Ronald C. Dunlap Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000 (four, $1,000 awards available)
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton West, East or North high schools or Appleton Central who has maintained a GPA of 2.0 or better, who has faced and overcome challenges, and who has a strong desire to learn and succeed.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Excel Volleyball Scholarship

Award: $700 (three, $700 awards available)
Criteria: Graduating seniors from Appleton East, North or West high schools who played girls volleyball their sophomore, junior and senior years.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Thomas Haag – Appleton East Class of ’79 Scholarship

Award: $1,000
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton East High School who has maintained a GPA of 3.0 or better, who has been involved in a sports activity, who has faced personal challenges, and has a strong desire to learn and succeed.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Earl W. Harder Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,200
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton East, West or North high school who plans to pursue a degree in business at an accredited two- or four-year college or technical school.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Hospitality Industry Scholarship

Award: $1,000 (six scholarships of $1,000 each available to students at Appleton East, West and North high schools)
Criteria: Graduating seniors from Appleton East, West and North high schools who plan to pursue higher education in hospitality, culinary arts, dietetics, food services or another closely-related field.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Dave Hussey Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000
Criteria: Graduating, college-bound senior from Appleton East, North or West high schools (award rotates annually among these schools). North High School seniors are eligible in 2025.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Donald and Vivian Huth Scholarship

Award: $1,000
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton West or East who plans to pursue a degree in education or culinary arts.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Ellen Kort Dreamcatcher Scholarship

Award: $750
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton East, North or West high school who has used creativity to find their own voice and who has a strong desire to learn and succeed.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Michal Michiels Memorial Scholarship Fund

Award: $1,000, renewable for four years
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton East or Appleton West, or student who has been homeschooled and resides within the AASD boundary, has maintained a 3.0 GPA or better, has a strong desire to learn and succeed, and plans to pursue a degree related to improving the environment, animal habitat, and/or animal management.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Margaret Mullen Gillett Memorial Scholarship

Award: $750
Criteria: Graduating senior from Appleton West High School who plans to pursue a degree in education.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Patriot Athletic Club Scholarship

Award: $1,000 (four scholarships of $1,000 each available – two for male students and two for female students)
Criteria: Graduating seniors from Appleton East High School who participate in Patriot Athletic Club sponsored athletics.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Joe Perez Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000 (two scholarships of $1,000 each available – one for male student and one for female student)
Criteria: Graduating seniors from Appleton East High School who participate in cross country (minimum of junior and senior years).
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Tim Schroeder Memorial Scholarship

Award: $750 (two awards available – one for male student and one for female student)
Criteria: Graduating, college-bound seniors from Appleton East High School who participated in school athletics.
To apply: This scholarship requires you to complete the Appleton Education Foundation Universal Application 2025. *Be sure to follow instructions for supplemental questions! Applications open Dec. 1, 2024.


Valley New School Scholarship

Award: $500
Criteria: Students graduating from Valley New School and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school.
To apply: Application form, deadline and submissions requirements available in school guidance office.


WCA Thomas Scullen Memorial Scholarship

Award: At least $750
Criteria: High school students who have attended Wisconsin Connections Academy Charter School for a minimum of their junior and senior years and who will attend an accredited post-secondary school.
To apply: Application form, deadline and submissions requirements available in school guidance office.