Welcome to the page where money works for you! Graduating students from the Tri-County School District have multiple opportunities to access scholarship dollars from local and state resources. Please check this page regularly to find out applications that are available. In addition to this page, graduating seniors should also check their Google 'Scholarship' Classroom in addition to their Google Calendar. These are updated as soon as scholarships are made available to the counseling office.

If you or your organization is interested in becoming a scholarship donor, please contact the high school counseling office at 715-335-6366 x602 or the District Office at 715-335-6366 x302. Our district graciously partners with local and state organizations to help the graduating classes of TCHS. Thank you for potential interest and consideration, we look forward to working with you!

Tri-County Education Foundation, Inc.

Gary and Liz Wysocki, along with their children, Luke, Anna and Rosie, joined the Plainfield area community when they moved their family in the fall of 1998. Their children were starting 4th, 3rd, and 1st grade at the time. They joined and were active leaders in St Paul's Church, Almond 4H Busy Bees, and the Plainfield Lions Club, as well as members of HCE and the Quilt club. Liz was on the Tri-County school board from 2000-2007. The Tri-County school system gave their children the education and personal foundation to go on to successful careers in engineering, medicine and teaching.

As retirement neared, Gary and Liz were seeking an answer to the question, "What is it that can make a major and lasting impact on a Community?” They sought out church leaders, school teachers and administrators, members in law enforcement, as well as community officials and other leaders for their thoughts and ideas. Overwhelmingly, their answers centered on the education of our youth. They were also told that many of the individuals that pursue skilled trades and professional careers go on to be leaders in a community.

One thing life has taught Liz and Gary is that the formative years following high school are pivotal in solidifying a person's foundation and future life plans. Their post-high school education years have affected the last 40 years of their lives and community in innumerable positive ways. They credit their post-high school education in bringing them together, and allowing Dr. Liz to serve this community. It is the hope of the Wysocki family that these scholarships encourage more young people to have and go after a dream once thought out of reach. They are truly excited to see young individuals start their next chapter in life and ultimately help build our community.

During 2021, Gary approached Mr. Anthony Marinack, superintendent of Tri-County Area Schools, with the idea of creating a Tri-County Education Foundation, Inc. as a conduit to making the scholarship opportunity work for the graduates of Tri-County High School. The year-long process took place and was finished in spring of 2022, and a foundation was established. It is with the generosity of the Wysocki family that the LIFT Scholarship has been made possible.

Board Members:

President Mark Bacon

Vice President Rosie Wysocki

Secretary Anthony Marinack

Treasurer Tina Krummel

Director Jamie Delikowski

LIFT Scholarship Information

The LIFT Scholarship is designed to provide scholarships to graduates of Tri-County High School who plan to attend a public college through either the University of Wisconsin (UW) System, OR the Wisconsin Technical College System. Students must have attended high school at Tri-County for at least the last two consecutive years (4 consecutive semesters; junior and senior years). There is no GPA requirement, no standardized test score requirement, and no specific program of study requirement. The LIFT Scholarship application is provided in this informational packet and additional answers to questions that may be asked by an applicant/recipient of this scholarship are also provided.

Scholarship:

• UW College: Up to $5,000 per semester for up to 10 consecutive semesters (5 years max). A total of $50,000.

• Technical College: Up to $2,500 per semester for up to 6 consecutive semesters (3 years max). A total of $15,000.

• Award is used for tuition only (not room/board, meals, books, or transportation).

Addendum-The LIFT scholarship considers required  segregated fees, assessed by the college/university, (EXCLUDING any fees associated with room and board, food, or housing), to be part of the term “tuition” for the purpose of this document. A statement or bill showing the segregated fees must be submitted to the committee.

• Checks will be paid to the college directly.

Criteria:

1. Must be a graduate of Tri-County High School, and have been enrolled at Tri-County for at least the past 4 semesters of school (junior and senior years).

2. Must have applied and been accepted to a Wisconsin state school. Example: UW-System college (2 or 4 year), or Wisconsin Technical college. Attach proof of acceptance (Example: acceptance letter)

3. Proof of financial need. Attach a copy of FAFSA or Student Aid Report (SAR) showing Estimated Family Contribution (EFC).

4. Essay (250 words minimum) explaining your future plans, as well as need for financial assistance.

Additional Criteria (Completed once student has begun schooling)

5. Student’s responsibility to provide proof of completion and grades earned after each semester prior to receiving future dollars.

6. Must participate in at least one extracurricular activity or school-sponsored event in the first year of college, and two activities or events every year after (Example: intramural sports, blood drive, club/organization in your major/discipline area, etc.) Fraternities and Sororities do not meet this requirement.

7. Must meet each semester with the Tri-County Education Foundation to present what you have learned and goals for your future before dollars are awarded.