It was the fall of 1962, and Don McMasters, then principal of Green Bay East High School, knew he had some high-achieving students that should be continuing their education in college. However, due to their families financial limitations, he knew that would not be possible. Understanding the life-changing importance of higher education, he began contacting local leaders to develop a scholarship program. Scholarships, Inc., now CollegeReady, was founded that winter and awarded scholarships to 16 students from the Class of 1963.
Our focus on helping successful students with financial need remains the same more than 60 years later. Through endowed funds and local support, we annually award about $500,000 to close to 200 students attending both two-year/technical and four-year colleges and universities.
It’s no secret the cost of higher education has dramatically increased, which makes our scholarships even more impactful. Many of our recipients tell us that it would have been difficult or not at all possible for them to attend college without our help.
Recipients are chosen each year in a thorough applicant review process involving many volunteers. Our selection process continues to be effective, as annually more than 90% of our recipients return for their second year of college and ultimately graduate with a degree.
Available to graduating high school seniors for their first year of college. Many are eligible to be renewed for a second year.
We have many scholarship opportunities – some awards are very specific (must attend a specific college or graduate from a specific high school, must have participated in certain extracurricular activities, etc.), while many of our scholarships are more general in nature.
To be considered for our scholarship opportunities, candidates must complete our online application process for graduating high school seniors.
Interested applicants should review our eligibility criteria before submitting an application.
This award is intended for a graduating high school senior who exemplifies care and support of their community. Administration and staff at the Brown & Door County Wisconsin high schools listed here are invited to select one Distinguished Student each year to receive a one-time $1,000 award.
Students are nominated and therefore cannot apply for this award.
Recipients are announced at each high school’s senior awards ceremony.
Available to high school seniors for their first year of college; some are eligible to be renewed for two or more years.
These scholarships are funded by individuals, organizations and corporations that wish to recognize students based on specific criteria. The conditions of the award are set by each respective donor in order to offer opportunities to students with specific accomplishments, but they must follow our mission and fall within the operating parameters of CollegeReady.
Some Partner Scholarships are open to students in Wisconsin counties other than Brown and Door. Review the list of scholarships below to learn more about Partner Scholarships that are available through CollegeReady.
Many of our scholarships are eligible for renewal. Students who are eligible to apply for renewal scholarships will receive an email containing login and completion instructions in mid-May.
Renewal scholarship candidates must demonstrate continued academic achievement and active participation in college activities, maintain good academic standing, and submit a Renewal Application.
This application includes Student Aid Report (generated by completing a FAFSA) and Financial Aid Offer (issued by your school’s financial aid office) for the upcoming school year, up-to-date college transcript, and written responses focusing on experiences and challenges throughout the last year in school.
Alec Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Brown County high school student whose life has been impacted by a mental health issue. Must complete an essay to be considered. Financial need is not a factor.
Matt Atkinson Community Scholarship of Honor
Green Bay Area Public high school senior pursuing a degree in a field that will be of service to others. Click here to learn more about this scholarship.
Carl & Eva Bartzen Memorial Scholarship
Charles Blodgett Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay West High School student pursuing Architecture or Design.
Richard & Leah Brenden Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay West High School student.
Karin Brown Memorial Scholarship
Bob “Birdie” Burt Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay West High School graduate attending UW-Green Bay for the second year.
Tom Capelle Memorial Scholarship
For a student who has participated on the Green Bay United Swim Team for at least one season.
Cofrin Foundation Scholarship
Anthony G. Czech Memorial Scholarship
Brown County high school student planning to attend NWTC or FVTC.
M.E. Davis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
For a senior graduating from a Green Bay Area Public high school.
Howard & Carol De Groot Endowed Scholarship
Gregoire Denis Family Trust
George & Anna Dittmer Trust Scholarship
Elizabeth Dunne Memorial Scholarship
Benjamin Edinger Scholarship of Honor
Green Bay West High School senior pursuing a degree in a field that will be of service to others. Click here to learn more about this scholarship.
Grace Englebert Memorial Scholarship
Ervin Flesch Memorial Scholarship
Gabrielle Fritsche & Paige Derenne Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay Preble High School student.
James W. & Betty J. Garrity Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay Packers Foundation Scholarship
Robb Greenawald Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay Preble High School senior with extracurricular and volunteer involvement.
Lois Hanaway Memorial Scholarship
Loraine Hartmann Memorial Scholarship
Ron C. & Pauline P. Heim Scholarship
Richard D. & Joan C. Hogan Memorial Scholarship
Thomas & Helen Hundley Memorial Scholarship
Isaiah Hunt Scholarship of Honor
Bay Port High School senior pursuing a degree in a field that will be of service to others. Click here to learn more about this scholarship.
Ryan Jerabek Scholarship of Honor
Pulaski High School senior pursuing a degree in a field that will be of service to others. Click here to learn more about this scholarship.
K.C. Stock Foundation Business Scholarship
Brown County high school students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in business or a closely related field; emphasis on GPA above 3.0 and strength of personal statement. Available for up to four years.
Kincheloe Family Scholarship
For a senior graduating from a Green Bay Area Public high school.
Rick & Jackie Kummers Scholarship
Beth LoCascio Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay West High School student.
Phillip G. Macht Memorial Scholarship
Brown County high school student who will attend UW-Madison.
Jack & Inky Meng Scholarship
Mentges Family Fund for Education Scholarship
Lucille Meusel Trust Scholarship
Brown County high school students pursuing Music or a related field.
Tanya Paral Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay Area Public high school senior pursuing a degree in Art Education or a related field.
Ronald H. Parmentier Memorial Scholarship
De Pere High School Boys Basketball team member who has played all four years. Financial need is not a factor.
Jason Pietsch Memorial Scholarship
For a senior graduating from Denmark High School.
Primum Bonum Foundation Scholarship
For students pursuing a degree in the medical field.
Marjorie & Leonard Rohloff Memorial Scholarship
Brown County high school students pursuing Music or Art.
Ruth E. Schmidt Memorial Scholarship
Mary Shimonek Memorial Scholarship
Schuette Family Foundation Scholarship
Brown County high school students seeking their first undergraduate degree from St. Norbert College, UW-Green Bay or Bellin College. May be available for up to four years.
William T. Sprole Memorial Scholarship
Green Bay Southwest High School student.
St. Barnabas The Encourager Scholarship
Bay Port High School senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a field that will be of service to others.
Andrae Verheyden Memorial Scholarship
Byron L. Walter Family Scholarship
Sandra Zingler Scholarship
Four $2,500 scholarships awarded annually to Green Bay East High School graduates.
Raibrook Foundation Scholarship
Door County high school student; emphasis on demonstrated persistence through challenges.
4-year renewable scholarships when attending a four-year accredited college or university.
2-year renewable scholarships when attending a two-year/technical college.
Harold & Marion Barrett Memorial Scholarship
Steve Cromell Memorial Scholarship
Sevastopol High School student.
Ernest & Shirley Krueger Endeavour Award
Sturgeon Bay student with proven financial need. Emphasis on work ethic.
Pearl Noren Memorial Scholarship
Dennis Sawdo Memorial Technical College Scholarship
Sturgeon Bay High School student enrolled full-time in a technical or vocation program.
Dennis Sawdo Memorial Scholarship for Diesel Mechanic
High school seniors or returning adults in Door County with financial need who are pursuing the one-year Diesel Mechanic studies program (full-time).
Skyline Technologies Scholarship
For students graduating from an accredited high school in Wisconsin’s NEW North region (Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marquette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Sheboygan, Waupaca, Waushara, or Winnebago County). Here is a list of eligible Wisconsin high schools.
This is a 2-year award for full-time students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
Rhoades Sanford Foundation Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship for students graduating from a high school in Wisconsin’s Brown or Door county.
These are 2-year awards (second year award may vary from first year amount; eligible applicants must re-apply for second year), for students with financial need who will attend a four-year college/university on a full-time basis. Multiple scholarships awarded every year.
Green Bay Packers Pro Shop Employee Scholarship
Open to all employees of the Pro Shop, including those who received this award in the past. Must work a minimum of two days per week at the Green Bay Packers Pro Shop through July 31st of the application year.
One award to a high school senior.
One award to a student already in college or beginning their first year of college after one year post-high school.