Private scholarships are offered by varying organizations and businesses and can help lessen the cost of your education. Any scholarships listed below are currently accepting applications. Please check back often for new listings. You may also qualify for scholarships offered through Gateway's Foundation and Alumni Association.

County and Tribal Veteran Service Officer Association of Wisconsin (C/TVSO) Scholarship

Be a spouse or child of a Veteran who meets WI § 45.01(12) eligibility. Note: Children or spouses of current County or Tribal Veteran Service Offices are not eligible Children may be biological, adopted, or stepchildren between the ages of 17-25. 
Spouses: No age restrictions

Be a current WI resident Enrolled or will be enrolled by September 2026 at an accredited school or university for a post-secondary program Applications are judged by a panel, based on merit.

Scan and submit application with all supporting documents to: scholarship@wicvso.org. Further information can be found at: wicvso.org.

Application Due By:
Award Amount:
$10,000

Society’s Assets Scholarship Award

The Society’s Assets Scholarship Award is for graduating high school seniors, continuing students, or adults returning to school who already have, or plan to, enroll in an accredited college, university, or technical school on a full-time basis to seek a degree. The applicant must have, have a record of, or be regarded as having a permanent and significant (as opposed to a minor) disability that affects daily living. A physician verification form must be completed and submitted by a physician or health professional. The applicant must also be a resident of the Society’s Assets service area, which includes Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock, and Jefferson counties. The number and amount of awards will be determined by a panel of judges.

Application Due By:
Award Amount:
$10,000 over 2 years