01/15/2026
Supporting Paths to Purposeful Careers ๐
Because of the generosity of Winneconne Thrift & Gift, the ๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฆ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ง๐ต & ๐๐ช๐ง๐ต ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ข๐ณ๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฅ at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation is opening doors for students pursuing the skilled trades.
Since the fund was established, 10 students from Neenah, Valley Christian, Oshkosh, Omro, Menasha, and Winneconne have received scholarships supporting futures built on talent, dedication, and hands-on skills. This scholarship removes common barriers by not requiring minimum GPAs or standardized test scores, recognizing that success looks different for every student.
โStudents pursuing the trades often demonstrate valuable skills that canโt always be measured by a grade or exam,โ shares Cindy Hendersen, president of Winneconne Gift & Thrift. โOur goal is to support students who need financial assistance to pursue careers that they are passionate aboutโcareers that also provide a sustainable living.โ
โจ For the Class of 2026:
โข Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded
โข Applicants must demonstrate financial need
โข Graduating high school seniors in Winnebago County are eligible
โข Applicants must plan to pursue a trade program at a Wisconsin technical school
Apply through the Fox River Scholarship website before the Feb 13 deadline
๐ https://www.foxriverscholarshipcenter.org/