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James, John Memorial

Wisconsin Dells Educational Foundation

James, John Memorial Scholarship is given to at least one graduating senior of Wisconsin Dells High School. The program provides assistance to students who want to pursue a degree in trades.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Preferred
  • School:
    The scholarship is open to graduating seniors of Wisconsin Dells High School.
  • College:
    The award will be given to a student who will be attending an accredited technical college/institution.
  • Major/Career:
    Applicant must pursue a career in the trades which includes but is not limited to Automotive Technician, Carpenter, Electrician, Mason, Welder, and Plumber.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Write a Financial Need Statement (no more than 500 words) and your Career Plan (no more than 500 words).
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Include Two Letters of Recommendation, one from school (i.e. teacher, coach, club advisor), and one from the community (i.e. employer, pastor, youth leader, neighbor, etc..). A Letter of Recommendation - student worksheet may be requested in the HS counseling office.
  • Other Materials:
    Make copies for each local scholarship for which you apply and one additional copy to remain in the counseling office-only one, not one for each scholarship. Staple all of the above components together for each application (you may use a cover sheet with the name of the scholarship and your name on it, but please do not use plastic or heavy paper report covers).

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