WISCONSIN COUNTY CODE ADMINISTRATORS
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CRITERIA
A. This scholarship is established to reward and encourage students working toward a degree beyond secondary education in Wisconsin. It is supported by income generated by the WCCA members and through contributions. For 2024 we will be awarding three scholarships for $1000 each.
B. Applications must be received before May 1, 2024. Applications shall be submitted to the
Awards and Scholarship Subcommittee on forms prepared by the WCCA. Please send applications to Tyler Betry WCCA Webpage Coordinator via e-mail at wccawebpage@gmail.com.
C. Applicants must be a member of a senior high school class or graduate of a secondary school, including those who are beyond high school age but are continuing their education. This award is available to students accepted or enrolled in a full or part time curriculum that will result in a diploma from an accredited program.
D. Preference will be given to students seeking advanced education in a science or field of study closely related to the work performed by County zoning and environmental/natural resource agencies.
E. Applications for a WCCA scholarship shall include the following:
1. A properly completed application form.
2. Reference letters from 2 persons unrelated to the applicant that address the applicant’s
academic ability, professional potential, applicable work experience, community service, extra curricular activities, financial need or any other relevant information that supports the candidate’s application.
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCEDURE
1. All applications will be considered in the order they are received during any calendar year.
2. Copies of each application will be made and kept by the WCCA Awards and Scholarship
Committee.
3. The applications will be reviewed by the WCCA Scholarship Selection Committee not less than30 days after the deadline. The committee members completing the review will sign off on thewinning application.
4. The application will be evaluated on the following criteria:
A. Application properly completed and submitted.
B. Advisor/Instructor recommendation.
C. Academic achievement.
D. Financial need.
E. Extracurricular activity.
F. Supporting statements or recommendations from others.
G. Applicant’s thoughts/statements.
5. The scholarship recipient will receive the award after providing confirmation of registration for the current or next term to the WCCA Secretary/Treasurer. The award will be presented in the form of a check made out jointly to the winner and the chosen institution of higher education.
6. The decision of the selection panel is final.
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