# Academic Excellence Scholarship

> Up to $2,250 from Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/academic-excellence-scholarship
- Provider: Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (State)
- Award: Up to $2,250, renewable
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/wi
- Official page: https://heab.state.wi.us/programs.html
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Academic Excellence Scholarship is a merit-based program administered by the Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board. It is designed for Wisconsin high school seniors who achieve the highest grade point average in their respective public or private high schools. To receive the funding, recipients must enroll on a full-time basis at a participating University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Technical College, or independent in-state institution by September 30th following their high school graduation. 

The award covers full-time tuition, up to $2,250 per year, with half of the funding provided by the state and the other half matched by the participating institution. This scholarship is renewable, though eligibility is limited to eight semesters of undergraduate study. Unlike need-based state aid programs that require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, there is no application process for this scholarship. Instead, recipients are designated directly by their high schools based on GPA. See the official page for current dates and deadlines.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: WI
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Public college, Private college, Technical or trade school
- Awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors with the highest GPA in their school. Must enroll full-time at a participating Wisconsin institution by September 30th following graduation. Eligibility is limited to eight semesters.

## How to apply

No application is required; recipients are designated directly by their respective high schools based on academic standing.

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