461

STUDENT AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Students in the District shall be informed annually of how to access the available scholarships and awards. Literature concerning available scholarships and awards shall be available through the school counseling office and/or posted in the appropriate school building.

The District will select nominees and alternates for the Wisconsin Academic Excellence Higher Education Scholarship and the Wisconsin Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarship in accordance with established procedures for those awards per policies 461 and 462. 

The District shall not unlawfully discriminate in the acceptance or administration of awards, scholarships, or other aids, benefits, or services to students. The District does not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or physical, cognitive, emotional, or learning disability in its education programs or activities. Discrimination complaints shall be processed in accordance with established procedures. Accordingly, any scholarship or award granted by, administered by, or advertised/promoted by the District shall be in compliance with the above-stated policy of nondiscrimination.

Cross References:

Student Nondiscrimination, 411.2
Programs or Activities, 411.4
Academic Excellence High Education Scholarship, 461
Technical Excellence Higher Education Scholarship, 462
Gifts and Bequests to Schools, 840

Legal References:

Wisconsin Statutes 39.41, 39.415, 118.13
Administrative Code PI 9.03(1)(d), HEA 9
Federal Law Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Adoption Date: May 11, 2026