WASBO Foundation Scholarships

WASBO's mission is in part to advocate for funding that ensures outstanding educational opportunities for all children in Wisconsin. While our members represent primarily 4K-12 Public School Districts, WASBO recognizes that educational opportunities are critical throughout an individual's life. WASBO Foundation is therefore committed to providing several scholarships that provide financial assistance for both students in undergraduate and graduate school programs. The Foundation thanks our sponsors, members and donors who help to fund these educational opportunities.

2026 Scholarship Applications due February 3, 2026

The WASBO Foundation matching funds for these scholarships are made possible by donations, WASBO Service Affiliate Sponsorships, WASBO Foundation Scholarship Golf and Bike Fundraisers and other Foundation revenue-generating activities. The Board of Trustees extends its appreciation to all who have supported this scholarship program. Scholarship recipients will be notified in April and recognized at WASBO’s Spring Conference and in the June issue of WASBO Focus.

In 2026, the following WASBO matching scholarships are being offered:

• $4,000 student scholarship sponsored by EMC Insurance Companies
• $4,000 Joel Konze Memorial / Facilities Management Conference student scholarship sponsored by Stalker Sports Floors & Findorff
• $3,000 student scholarship sponsored by BMO Bank N.A.
• $3,000 student scholarship sponsored by Nexus Solutions
• $1,000 student scholarship sponsored by National Insurance Services and Miron Construction

Application Guidelines

Scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates who are graduating high school seniors in the spring of the selection year. Scholarship recipients may pursue any course of study. The scholarships will be awarded to students attending any accredited college or university (public or private). The objective of these awards is to provide financial assistance to deserving students.

The information supplied by each scholarship applicant shall include the following:

• Completed application with no staples.
• One-page personal letter addressed to the Board of Directors or Selection Committee stating your goals and career objectives.
• High school scholastic record.
• One-page resume listing your participation in co-curricular activities, community service and employment.
• Two letters of recommendation, including one from a community member and one from school district staff.
• Answer to the essay question listed on the scholarship application after interviewing the superintendent, business manager or bookkeeper from your school district. Must be one typed page.
• Recent photograph (original, reprint on photo paper or electronic photo emailed to kristin.hauser@ wasbo.com). Photographs will not be returned and require printed name on back of all physical copies.

Scholarships to Students in Recognition of WASBO Members

Additionally, several scholarships are awarded in recognition of WASBO members. These selections are made by the WASBO member being honored.

• $3,000 WASBO President's Scholarship, sponsored by UnitedHeathCare
• $1,500 Wallace E. Zastrow Award Scholarship, sponsored by Community Insurance Corporation
• $1,500 School Business Official of the Year Scholarship, sponsored by M3 Insurance

Thank You To Our Scholarship Sponsors

Thank you to WASBO’s many sponsors who help offer student scholarships to outstanding high school seniors and school business management students.