Kids' Chance of Wisconsin Scholarship Application 2025-2026
Description
Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides scholarships for children of workers who have been killed, seriously injured, or experienced a debilitating illness in a work-related incident. Scholarships are awarded once a year and students may apply every year for which they are eligible. Current annual scholarship amounts range from $500-$8,000 and are determined based on the student's financial need.
Student Eligibility
Between 17-24 at the time of the application.
Child who is a dependent of a worker killed or seriously injured in a compensable work-related accident or occupational disease with a Wisconsin employer.
Demonstrated financial need to pay for post-secondary education
Accepted or already enrolled at a university, college or technical schools.
Pursuing a degree as a FULL-TIME or PART-TIME student
Completion of the FAFSA - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - for students attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university.
Preference given to students entering Wisconsin schools
Must have a high school diploma, GED/HSED, or a high school student in good standing (Who will graduate in academic year).
Documentation Required
Completed Kids’ Chance Scholarship Application with student, family, and university/college/technical school contact information
Transcript of most recent grades – unofficial transcript is acceptable
Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) you received from completing the FAFSA, with your Student Aid Index (SAI), formerly called the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), IF you are attending a 2-year or 4-year college or university
Brief description of the applicant’s education and career goals
Proof of compensable injury/illness claim such as determination letter by the Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Division
Parents’ basic employer information.
Letter of acceptance from school or class schedule for enrollment
Both completed authorization forms.
Optional letter(s) of recommendation from a non-relative.
Process
Please complete the application to the best of your ability. You may need assistance to gather the necessary information.
After initial review, the scholarship committee may contact eligible students to verify information or secure missing information. Please respond to our inquiries.
The scholarship committee will determine the merit of each application and approve scholarships as funds allow.
Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin will notify approved students of their award amount, verify enrollment, and upon completion of the process, will send payment directly to the post-secondary institution.
In general, Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin scholarships may be used for any item included in the official Cost of Attendance.
Previous recipient? Please use our expedited short application to verify eligibility and enrollment in school. Age over 24 or post-graduate program.
Questions? Please contact us BEFORE the deadline via phone (414) 416-9105 or email [email protected]
Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin is a state organization under the umbrella of the national Kids’ Chance of America. We award college scholarships to kids whose parents have either been killed or seriously injured in work-related accidents.
