$187,000 Awarded in College Scholarships

Thank you to everyone who submitted a scholarship application for the 2025-2026 school year.  We would like to congratulate this years scholarship recipients:

Thomas L. from Rosholt, WI

Nathaniel V. from Elcho, WI

Hannah C. from Cedarberg, WI

Brian M. from Washburn, WI

Tyler M. from Elroy, WI

Ariel H. from Delavan, WI

Each year the WLDEF Board of Directors makes available scholarships to help students enrolling/enrolled in a post-secondary educational program that centers on, or supports, the lumber and building materials industry, the building trades or in small business management. 

These are one-year scholarships in the amount up to $4,000. The committee will consider the length and cost of the program when determining a scholarship award. Scholarships for multiple semester programs will be paid 50% fall semester/50% spring semester. Second semester awards are contingent upon passing grades for the first semester.

Eligibility Requirements For Student Scholarships:   

• Must live in Wisconsin or Michigan Upper Peninsula 
• Must be enrolling in a program that centers on, or supports, the lumber and building materials industry, the building trades, or in small business management.
• Will be attending an accredited school of higher education or an accredited vocational program.
• Will have a high school diploma or equivalent by August 1.