Applying for a scholarship through the Fond du Lac Area Foundation is simpler than many students expect. You create one account, complete one common application, and you're considered for every scholarship you qualify for. Applying is free.
This page walks you through each step, from setting up your account to receiving your award, along with the few things that most often trip students up. Our scholarship staff are here to help if you have questions along the way.
Please check the Scholarship Portal for the current season's dates. The portal always carries the deadline for the year you're applying in.
A few scholarships, called community-based awards, use a separate application, such as a downloadable form or another organization's website. The Scholarship Portal explains how to apply for each of those. To see what's available before you start, visit the Scholarship Directory.
Photo: a student double-checking a scholarship application against a checklist before submitting
When an application can't be considered, it is usually for one of a few simple reasons, and each one is easy to fix before the deadline.
If any of these sound familiar, don't worry. They're common, and you still have time to fix them. You've got this!
Create a free student account in the Scholarship Portal and complete one common application. It considers you for every scholarship you qualify for. Graduating high school seniors in Fond du Lac County apply by March 31 at 11:59 p.m., and current college students apply by April 15. Please check the portal for the current season's dates.
Very possibly. You don't need to submit proof of a high school diploma to apply. Many scholarships focus on your goals and the degree you're pursuing, and a number of them support students earning an associate or technical degree. Criteria vary by scholarship, and many look at need and involvement as well as grades, so the common application is the best way to find the ones that fit.
Scoring takes place in April, after the deadlines have passed. High school seniors usually hear first from their high school by early May, and awards are posted in the Scholarship Portal in late May, after senior award events have taken place. College students typically hear by early June. If you have questions about your application, please contact our scholarship staff.
The progress bar never reaches 100%, even on a finished application, so please disregard it. Your application is complete when you've answered every prompt you were offered, uploaded your transcript, and submitted it before the deadline.
Usually not. An unofficial copy is fine for most scholarships, and your school's counseling office can typically provide one. If a scholarship requires a certified copy, our scholarship staff will follow up with you after your application is submitted.
Only a small number of scholarships require it, but we encourage every student to complete the FAFSA, since it may open the door to additional financial aid.
Create your account in the Scholarship Portal, or sign in if you already have one. If you have questions about eligibility, your application, or your award, our team is here to help. More for students: Scholarships · Scholarship Directory
