Forest County Potawatomi Foundation announces new scholarship program for Wisconsin students
MILWAUKEE — The Forest County Potawatomi Foundation announced today that it has created a scholarship program for Wisconsin residents enrolled in a high school vocational / technical program, one of Wisconsin’s technical colleges, or an accredited Wisconsin University / College.
A total of $475,000 in scholarships will be awarded annually.
Since 1999, the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation has been supporting communities by assisting and enabling their efforts towards self-improvement. The Forest County Potawatomi Scholarship Program was created to continue to support communities by addressing the need for more affordable education and training in order to build a more educated and skilled workforce.
“The development of a strong and well-educated workforce is of paramount importance to our community and the state of Wisconsin,” said Forest County Potawatomi Chairman Gus Frank. “We are proud to provide these scholarships to help students continue their education and ensure that Wisconsin’s workforce remains robust and capable.”
Three different scholarship opportunities will be available to Wisconsin residents:
• $1,000 Chief Simon Kahquados Scholarship (25 scholarships available): Available to full-time Wisconsin high school students seeking to enroll in a Wisconsin Technical/Trade/Vocational school program hosted by a High School. Awardees receive a $1,000.00 scholarship and a one-time $100 stipend
• $5,000 Delores Pemma Scholarship (25 scholarships available). Available to Wisconsin residents enrolled in a full or part-time Associate Degree program at an accredited Wisconsin University/College/Technical College. Awardees receive a $5,000 scholarship and a one-time $300 stipend
• $10,000 Lois Crowe Scholarship (30 scholarships available) Available to graduating Wisconsin High School Seniors enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s Degree program at an accredited Wisconsin University / College. Awardees receive a $10,000 scholarship and a one-time $500 stipend
Scholarship applications are now available on the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation website at https://www.fcpotawatomi.com/government/foundation/. Applications must be received by March 30, 2017. Scholarships will be awarded in May 2017.
Since 1999, the Forest County Potawatomi Foundation has contributed more than $40 million to charitable causes across Wisconsin. The mission of the Foundation is to fight poverty, promote economic opportunity, strengthen communities and provide an example of responsible citizenship by assisting charitable organizations.