Wausau Area Builders Association Scholarship Grant

Wausau Area Builders Association Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
Last Updated: September 15, 2025

Summary

The Wausau Area Builders Association Scholarship provides vital financial support to graduating seniors from high schools in communities served by the WABA. With over $300,000 awarded annually to more than 200 students, this scholarship honors Shirley Kruesel's legacy and encourages community service and involvement. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.5, with a preference for those pursuing careers in the building trades or those with family ties to WABA members.

Overview

Guided by our vision, purpose, mission, values, and policies, we inspire philanthropic generosity to enhance our community’s quality of life. Scholarships More than 200 students throughout north central Wisconsin, from pre-school to post-graduate, will be awarded scholarships totaling more than $300,000 from the 125 endowed scholarship funds administered within the Community Foundation. Wausau Area Builders Association Scholarship The WABA is proud to offer scholarships given annually in honor of Shirley Kruesel, who was the executive officer of the Association from 1990-2012. Purpose To provide scholarships to students in communities served by the Wausau Area Builders Association (WABA).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating senior from a high school located in a community currently served by the WABA including, but not necessarily limited to, Antigo, D.C. Everest, Marathon, Medford, Merrill, Mosinee, Newman, Northland Lutheran, Stratford, Spencer, Wausau East, Wausau West, and Wittenberg-Birnamwood;Has demonstrated community service and involvement; With a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Students planning a career in the shelter industry are especially encouraged to apply.Students whose parents and/or grandparents have an association with the WABA are especially encouraged to apply.