WSCA High School Scholarship
Available: 10/13/2026
Expires: 12/10/2026
The Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA), in partnership with Xello & Method Learning, has established the WSCA High School Scholarship Program to assist students with their post-secondary education.
FOUR $500.00 Scholarships Will Be Awarded
ELIGIBILITY:
- Be a Wisconsin resident. Residency is defined by WSCA when:
- An independent student or the parents of a dependent student have continuously resided in Wisconsin for the previous 12 months.
- A student has continuously enrolled a minimum of one academic year within the past 12-month period at a Wisconsin high school.
- Be a graduating Wisconsin high school student during the current academic year.
- In the state of Wisconsin for any reason, other than a temporary purpose (ie. student visa, travel visa, etc.)
- Are attending a public or private high school in Wisconsin
- Will be attending a post-secondary education program during the 2027-2028 school year.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA:
- Submit a 250-500 word essay for each of the following questions:
- Question 1: Think about your experiences with school counselors throughout your education (elementary, middle and high schools), describe a time when a school counselor helped you overcome a barrier or obstacle and how that helped you to succeed.
- Question 2: How has your school counselor(s) helped you prepare for your postsecondary path and how would earning this scholarship support you in those plans? Provide specific examples of lessons, workshops, conferences and/or conversations that were meaningful to you in creating your post high school plan.
- Note Regarding AI Use:
- When writing your essays, please use AI responsibly as a tool for brainstorming, organizing ideas, or checking grammar – not for writing your story. AI can support your writing, but your genuine experiences, reflections, and words are what make your story powerful. Share your personal experiences in a way that demonstrates how your school counselor has made a meaningful difference in your life, learning, and future goals. Reflect on your writing process and be transparent if you used AI.