Scholarship Opportunities

Established in 2010 by Mary Anderson as a memorial to her husband Lavern to provide for post high school educational opportunities for young people from Janesville, WI, who will be attending an accredited college, university, or technical school. Lavern was the librarian at Lincoln Elementary School. He retired in 2006. Eligibility guidelines include: must have attended Lincoln Elementary School; intending to study agriculture, education, or healthcare; top 50% of class ranking. Preference may be given for financial need, but is not a requirement.

Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from a Janesville High School who will be attending an accredited technical school. Student must have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Preference may be given for financial need, but is not a restriction. Letter of recommendation from is teacher is required.

Established to provide post high school educational opportunities for graduating seniors in Janesville, WI who will be attending an accredited college, university or technical school. Student should be in the top 50% of class rank. Student should demonstrate financial need.

The JMTS was established to provide post high school educational opportunities for multicultural individuals who intend to become teachers in the School District of Janesville. The JMTS provides scholarships and mentorship as recipients earn a K4-12 teaching certification.

This scholarship is for current high school students, current employees of the School District of Janesville who aspire to earn their teaching certification, and/or community members who want to become teachers and mentors for the next generation!

Applicants must be identified as African American, Asian, Latino or Native American on school registration forms. Applicants must pursue a career in the field of education, submit two letters of recommendation from adults (non-relatives), and apply for employment within the School District of Janesville after graduation. If offered a position, applicants must complete three years of successful employment with SDJ.

For current students in the School District of Janesville: Click one of the links provided below to learn more about the Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship, and to find the scholarship application. 

For Charter School Students: JMTS  (Scholarship Information & Application)
For Craig High School Students: JMTS (Scholarship Information & Application)
For Parker High School Students: JMTS (Scholarship Information & Application)

The Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship is now open to individuals who do not currently attend SDJ schools! This scholarship is open to community members, individuals looking to switch careers, and people outside of the Janesville area! If this describes you, click the link provided below to learn more about the Janesville Multicultural Teacher Scholarship, and to find the scholarship application. 

For Community Members/Non-Traditional Students: JMTS (Scholarship Information & Application)

Was established to provide awards for Janesville graduates to attain post high school education. Preference may be given for academic excellence and/or financial need. Student must prepare an essay in response to the following two questions: "What is your definition of community service? Give one example of what you've done to enhance the lives of individuals and/or the community at large?

Established by a long time Janesville educator for a Janesville graduating senior intending to pursue a career in education. Top 20% of class ranking and financial need.

Was established to provide for post high school educational opportunities for young people from northern Rock County, WI. Recommendations will be based on academic excellence, commitment to field of study, and financial need; consideration may be given to DAR members.

Established to benefit students from North Rock County, WI, including the School for the Visually Handicapped, intending to go into the field of education who will be attending an accredited college or university.

Established to provide post high school educational opportunities for young people from Milton and Janesville, WI. Eligibility guidelines include: student should be in the 10-20% of class ranking, student must demonstrate good citizenship, school involvement, and a willingness to broaden academic horizons. Preference may be given for financial need, but is not a restriction.

This scholarship was established to assist young people graduating in the current year from Rock County high schools who have been active in agricultural programs and projects.

The Ronald J. Jelinek Memorial Fund for Welding Education is to provide educational opportunities to learn or improve welding skills. Application is open to anyone living in Rock County.

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist and encourage literary minded students residing in the United States to receive a post high school undergraduate education at a four year college or university. Candidate must have a GPA of 3.5 throughout all four years of high school and provide three letters of recommendation; one each from a teacher, guidance counselor, and employer or community leader. Candidate must also submit a written essay of 200-400 words in length describing their future education, personal life, community service, and career goals.

The Polish Heritage Club of Wisconsin-Madison will award a $1000 scholarship to provide tuition assistance for students pursuing a secondary education. The Scholarship Committee of PHCWI will review the application materials submitted by each student to ensure that criteria have been met and present to the Board of Directors their candidate for the scholarship. The scholarship check will be awarded upon verification of completing one semester of the coming school year. The decisions of the Scholarship Committee and PHCI-BOD are final and are not subject to review.

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist and encourage literary minded students residing in the United States to receive a post high school undergraduate education at a four year college or university. Candidate must have a GPA of 3.5 throughout all four years of high school and provide three letters of recommendation; one each from a teacher, guidance counselor, and employer or community leader. Candidate must also submit a written essay of 200-400 words in length describing their future education, personal life, community service, and career goals.