Scholarships

The scholarship will be awarded annually to one graduating high school senior from each of the four membership regions of Wisconsin as specified in the organization’s bylaws. An additional at-Large scholarship will be given to the next highest scoring applicant. Each recipient will receive a one-time cash scholarship of $750 to be used by the student to help defray the costs of post-secondary education and related expenses. A written essay is required for the application that expands on the following information:

• the benefits of attending a rural school
• your college and career goals
• the value of growing up in a rural community and what personal values you have gained from your experience

The Headwaters Builders Association is an organization of over one hundred members from the Northwoods area.  Our membership included the top builders in the area along with highly professional associate members that support the building industry.   We believe in strengthening the home building industry through education.  It is our ambition to raise money that can offer scholarhsips to area schools within our service area of: Oneida, Vilas, Forest, Florence, Price and portions of Lincoln County.  Students must mee the criteria of continuing their education in a field related to the building trades.  We believe in doing our part and welcome you application to receive a Headwaters Builders Association Scholarship.  

Athletic Requirements

You must be participating in your high school’s boys or girls basketball program during this (your senior) year either as a player or a manager.

• You must be a 2021 graduating senior of a Wisconsin high school – public or private.
• You must attend a University of Wisconsin System school as a full-time student (at least 12 credits), enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year program.
• To renew your scholarship, you must maintain performance consistent with the original award criteria, including a GPA of 2.0 or better.
• You must be a bona fide resident of Wisconsin.
• You will need a unique student ID number for the UW System school(s) you are applying to.
• You will need a completed FAFSA form on file (Free Application For Student Aid) for your application to be considered.
• You will need to file an application online during the enrollment period of February 1 – April 30 of your senior year.

Financial Requirements

• The foundation uses your completed Free Application For Student Aid form (FAFSA) to determine financial need.
• You may also apply for and receive other financial aid.