The Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Application

Summary

The Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, Inc. Scholarship is awarded to students striving for academic success. Scholarship applicants must be high school seniors who will be attending a technical college or university and planning a career in a qualifying engineering or design field.

The Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, Inc. Scholarship awards up to $5,000 and will be awarded prior to attending Fall semester.

Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
1. Be a high school senior, graduating in Spring 2026.
2. Be enrolled at a technical college or university in Fall 2026.
3. Be a student at a high school located within a 60 mile radius of:
  1. Arcadia, Wisconsin
  2. Ecru, Ripley, Saltillo or Verona, Mississippi
  3. Advance, North Carolina
  4. Leesport, Pennsylvania
  5. Mesquite, Texas
4. Must be majoring in an approved field of study listed below:
Automation Technology, Automation & Robotics, Carpentry, Commercial Driving, Construction, Diesel Technology, Electrical, Electromechanical, Engineering (Automation, Computer, Design, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) Heavy Equipment Operation, HVAC, Interior Design, Information Technology (IT), IoT (Internet of Things), Machine Tooling, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Pipefitting, Plumbing, Welding & Fabrication

How to Apply
1. Fill out scholarship application and questionnaire
2. Upload a copy of your high school transcript
3. Upload a copy of your resume - format must be one page and include headings for the categories listed below:
  1. Name, address, phone number & email
  2. Summary statement
  3. Education
  4. Employment history (if any)
  5. Hobbies and interests
4. Submit completed application and required documents by the submission deadline Friday, March 15, 2026, 11:59pm.
You will receive a confirmation email verifying your scholarship application has been submitted. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please contact ronaldandjoycewanekfoundation@gmail.com to verify it has been received.

Approval Process

All application materials are reviewed and scored by the local facility scholarship committee. The scholarship committee reserves the right to amend or terminate the scholarship program at any time.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the scholarship committee at ronaldandjoycewanekfoundation@gmail.com or 608-323-6743.

Submission Deadline: March 15, 2026

*Applicant information, questionnaire and attachment of required documents must be completed at one-time. Information is not saved if application is not filled out completely.

Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's Personal Email*
Please provide personal email and not a school issued email)
Parent Email*
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
High School Information
Name of High School*
School Counselor Name*

First NameLast Name
School Counselor Email*
example@example.com
GPA
High School Scholarship Award Ceremony Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Technical College or University Information
Name of College/University Attending*
Field of Study*

Scholarship Questionnaire

Each question will be scored based on overall effort and amount of content provided.
1. Why did you choose your field of study?*
Answer in paragraph form, minimum of four sentences
2. How will your degree serve others now and in the future?*
Answer in paragraph form, minimum of four sentences
3. What is a skill or experience you don't possess now, but hope to leave college with?*
Answer in paragraph form, minimum of four sentences
4. What is a personal achievement that makes you proud?*
Answer in paragraph form, minimum of four sentences
5.Who has influenced your life and why?*
Answer in paragraph form, minimum of four sentences
6. Describe a situation when you faced an obstacle or adversity and how you overcame it.*
Answer in paragraph form, minimum of four sentences
7. How will this scholarship help you? Please talk about any financial need you might have.*
Answer in paragraph form, minimum of four sentences

Additional Required Documents
High School Transcript*

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Resume*

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Thank you for applying for The Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, Inc. Scholarship.

Please contact ronandjoycewanekfoundation@gmail.com if you have any questions or do not receive a confirmation email that your submission has been received.
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Applicant Information

High School Information

Technical College or University Information

Scholarship Questionnaire

Additional Required Documents