Purpose

The WCA Scholarship Program is designed to assist WCA members (or their spouses/dependents) who are pursuing a university or technical college degree or program certificate.  FOUR scholarships are available.  Two of the WCA scholarships are designed to assist WCA members (or their spouses/dependents) who are pursuing a university or technical degree or program certificate in criminal justice or a related field. Two of the WCA Scholarships will be awarded to pursue a university or technical degree or program certificate in any field of study. 

Amount

Three scholarships are granted:

• Two $1000 scholarships in Criminal Justice or related field. Recipients must provide verification of enrollment in an accredited university or technical college.
• Two $500 scholarship in any field of study. Recipients must provide verification of enrollment in an accredited university or technical college.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a US Citizen
• Applicant must be an active WCA member, member’s spouse or member’s dependent.
• Applicant must be pursuing (full or part time) graduate, undergraduate, technical degree or program certificate by September 1^st, 2023.

• Applicant must be entering their freshman, sophomore, junior, senior year or graduate school.
• First year students must have been officially accepted by the college/university they plan to attend.

Application

Click on the button below to download the application and submit via email with all required attachments to Cindy Puetz: puetz4@gmail.com . An email confirmation will be sent after application is received and necessary attachments verified.

If you are unable to complete the online application, you may request a pdf or paper application form by contacting Cindy Puetz: puetz4@gmail.com . The entire package must be mailed OR email no later than June 16^th, 2023.  Incomplete application packages will not be accepted for consideration.

Selection

The WCA Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients with approval by the WCA Executive Board of Directors.  Criteria for selection will include: academic record; school, community or professional association involvement, volunteerism and activities/hobbies; and the applicant’s statement of interest in and commitment to pursuing further education according to eligibility guidelines.  Recipients will be notified in writing and awards will be presented at the WCA Annual Training Conference on October 17^th, 2023 at the Holiday Inn in Stevens Point.