Scholarship Application

Three $1,000 annual scholarships will be awarded to a child or spouse of a Veteran to pursue a post-secondary education program at an accredited university, college, or school. Awardees are eligible to receive the scholarship once. Applicants must be a Wisconsin resident. Scholarship may be used to cover tuition, fees, books, room, or board. The scholarship will be paid to the student after the CTVSOA receives a letter from the school registrar's office stating the student is enrolled full time in an accredited institution in pursuit of a postsecondary education program.

CTVSO Association Mission Statement: The County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers Association of Wisconsin (CTVSO) is an organization of professional Veterans advocates. In Wisconsin, the County and Tribal Veterans Service Officers play a critical role in the Veteran's advocacy system and is often the initial contact in the community for Veteran’s services. The County and Tribal Veterans Service Officer Association is committed to Wisconsin counties to provide a vital and efficient system of services and advocacy to Veterans, their dependents, and survivors.

The CTVSO promotes legislation and policy at both the state and federal levels that is supportive of Veterans’ rights and issues that are in harmony with our national obligation to Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The Association provides a medium for the exchange of ideas and information, training, and support to facilitate the delivery of services to approximately 400,000 Veterans. The CTVSO recognizes the importance and merit of the congressionally charted Veteran’s service organizations, and is committed to fostering a mutually beneficial relationships for the common good of all Veterans. It is the intent of this organization that every Veteran residing in Wisconsin receives the benefits and services to which they are entitled by law and moral obligation.

Scholarship Purpose: The CTVSOA desires to support Veterans’ children and spouses in pursuing their educational goals. It is the Association’s goal to give back to the Veteran community that we serve.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Be a spouse or child of a Veteran who meets WI § 45.01(12) eligibility

o Note: Children or spouses of current County or Tribal Veteran Service Offices are not eligible
• Children may be biological, adopted, or stepchildren between the ages of 17-25
• Spouses: No age restrictions
• Be a current WI resident
• Enrolled or will be enrolled by September 2026 at an accredited school or university for a post-secondary program
• Applications are judged by a panel, based on merit.
• Applications accepted: December 1, 2025-March 15, 2026

Required Documents to include with the Application:

• A copy of a valid WI driver’s license, school ID, or state-issued ID
• A copy of the Veteran’s DD214 (please redact SSN and DOB). Veterans may contact their County or Tribal Veterans Service Office for a copy if needed. Locate your CTVSO here: Locate your CVSO/TVSO – WICVSO.org
• Copy of current unofficial transcripts
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To select the best applicants, the Scholarship Committee may request a telephone or virtual interview to finalize their selection.