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    Talent Incentive Program Grant

    Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board · State program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    Apply on the official site (opens the official site in a new tab)

    Award

    $250 to $1,800

    $600 to $1,800 for initial awards, $250 minimum continuing award, maximum continuing award set annually by HEAB (may not exceed $1,800)

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    This state grant program is designed to assist Wisconsin residents who face severe financial need and educational disadvantages. The program targets first-time freshmen attending colleges and universities in Wisconsin, helping them access higher education. Initial recipients must be nominated by their institution's financial aid office or by counselors from the state educational opportunity programs. To maintain the grant in subsequent years, students must continue to demonstrate financial need. The grant can be received for a maximum of ten semesters.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Wisconsin
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, public college, private college, technical or trade school
    • Must be a highly financially needy and educationally disadvantaged Wisconsin resident. First-time freshmen must be nominated. Must enroll at least half-time for initial awards. Eligibility is limited to ten semesters.

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    Award details

    Amount
    $250 to $1,800
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    Yes, in later years if you stay eligible
    Merit-based
    No
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    No

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. File the FAFSA and obtain a nomination from your college financial aid office or a Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs counselor.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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