2026 KEA Scholarship Application

KEA Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - Sunday, May 10th, 2026 (11:59 pm CST)
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

Eligibility:

Any KUSD high school senior is eligible to apply, excluding students who are eligible for or are receiving the Governor’s Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship. Also, students receiving full tuition scholarships at any institution are ineligible.

Scholarships to be awarded:

One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a student entering a four-year college/university program; one $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student entering a two-year associate degree or technical school program.

Scholarships will be awarded based on scholarship, service, leadership, and public spirit.

Application Requirements:

Applicants are required to complete the following application and provide a copy of current transcripts (through semester 1, senior year). Transcripts may be scanned and uploaded through the online application, emailed to keaunion@gmail.com, or mailed to the KEA Scholarship Committee at 3030 39th Ave Room 117, Kenosha WI, 53144.

Please contact your high school guidance counselor directly to obtain your official transcripts.

Paper applications may be obtained by emailing Samantha White at the KEA office (WhiteS@weac.org).

All documentation and application submissions are due by Sunday, May 10th, 2026 by 11:59pm CST. Late applications will not be considered.
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I. Applicant Information

The information on this page is for our records, readers of the applications will not see it when determining the scholarship recipients.
Full Name:*

Last NameFirst Name
Birthdate:*

MonthDayYear
Student ID #
Student ID
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone No. :*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be sent to
Parent / Guardian Information :

The following information is used for contact or follow-up if needed. Please fill it out as applicable to your individual situation.
Parent / Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent Occupation
Occupation
Parent / Guardian Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent / Guardian Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Second Parent / Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Second Parent / Guardian Occupation
Occupation
Second Parent / Guardian Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Second Parent / Guardian Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Is your parent or guardian a current member of the Kenosha Education Association?*

YesNo
I herby authorize the KEA Scholarship Committee to verify my school and community records.*

Yes
The parent / guardian of the student making this application authorizes the KEA Scholarship Committee to verify my school and community records.*

Yes
Section I - Academic Information

Please note that if you are eligible for or are receiving the Governor's Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship or are receiving full tuition scholarships at any four-year college or university, you are NOT eligible for the KEA scholarships.
Current WEIGHTED GPA (6.0 Scale)
Weighted GPA
Current UNWEIGHTED GPA (4.0 Scale)
Unweighted GPA
List any CURRENT youth options (YOP) or accelerated independent study (AIS) courses NOT listed on your transcript.
University/technical college you plan to attend:
Address of university/technical college you plan to attend:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Type of program you plan to enroll in:

Two-year programFour-year programTrades or technical programOther
Proposed major field of study:
Major(s) or concentration(s)
List any scholarships or monetary awards received to date:
Section II - School Involvement

Fine Arts, Athletics, and Activities
Fine Arts

Art, Music, Drama/Theatre, Debate, Forensics
Please list all involvement in fine arts related activities and years of participation in grades 9-12:
Please indicate the grade level(s) of participation
Please list contest awards (regional, conference, state recognition, team captain, etc.) won in the area of fine arts:
Awards or leadership positions
Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics

Grades 9-12
Please list all involvement in INTRAMURAL athletics in which you participated in grades 9-12, including years of participation:
Please indicate the grade level(s) of participation
Please list all involvement in INTERSCHOLASTIC athletics in which you participated in grades 9-12, including years of participation:
Please indicate the grade level(s) of participation
Please list individual sport achievements/special recognition and individual titles (conference, regional, sectional, state, team captain, MVP, etc.) won in the area of intramural or interscholastic sports:
Individual sport achievements
Activities and Awards

Excluding Fine Arts and Athletics
Please list all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in which you have participated while in grades 9-12. Also indicate the number of years of involvement and any office held or special recognition from that activity or club. These activities should not be listed in any previous session of this application. Do not attach additional sheets.
Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, years of participation, and offices, honors, recognition, responsibilities
Section III - Community Involvement

Grades 9-12
Please list any service, community, or religious organizations that you have been involved with that are non-school related. Include the name of the organization, the years involved, and any specific activities or involvement that you believe is noteworthy:
Please list any volunteerism and/or civic engagement you have been involved in. Include the years involved, and any specific events or involvement that you believe is noteworthy:
Section IV - Financial Need
Indicate any extenuating circumstances that lend to your need for financial assistance for your post-secondary education:
Section V - Personal Goals
In the space provided, describe your personal goals and plans for the future:
Personal goals and plans for the future
Tell us one interesting fact about you to remember you by:
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
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KEA Scholarship Application Form

I. Applicant Information

Section I - Academic Information

Section II - School Involvement

Fine Arts

Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics

Activities and Awards

Section III - Community Involvement

Section IV - Financial Need

Section V - Personal Goals