The Watertown SkillsUSA Alumni would like to provide scholarships to help students pursue their career choices related to Technology & Engineering at a post-secondary institution. We know post-secondary education can be expensive and we want to provide a little help with those costs. Please see the information below to see if you are eligible to apply, and what our timeline is for the scholarships. Applications will be available in March 2025.
Applications due May 16th
Scholarship Committee will review and select in May
Scholarships will be announced on May 30th
Scholarship Funds to be dispersed July/August
Current senior in High School
Minimum 2 year member of a SkillsUSA Chapter
Must have competed once in SkillsUSA during your membership
Pursuing a degree related to SkillsUSA's Career pathways
Accepted to a 2-year or 4-year post-secondary education program
one application works for all Watertown SkillsUSA Alumni Scholarships
Richard L. Wilkey Scholarship - $1,000
Dedicated to fostering the next generation of innovators and skilled professionals, Richard L. Wilkey Scholarship celebrates the impactful legacy of Richard L. Wilkey. Mr. Wilkey, a distinguished graduate of UW-Madison with a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, revolutionized the lawn and garden industry through his founding of Fisher Barton in 1973. His long-standing support for technical education programs underscores his belief in equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in an evolving world. This scholarship champions students committed to excellence in SkillsUSA and who share Mr. Wilkey's vision for a technically skillful future.
Timm Family Scholarship - $1,000
Established in honor of a distinguished 2013 graduate of our program. As a high school student, this alumnus excelled both academically and through hands-on experience, earning a National Gold Medal in Automated Manufacturing and serving as a Wisconsin SkillsUSA State Officer. He continued his education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, majoring in Engineering, and has since built a successful career with industry leaders such as Tesla and Amazon.
This scholarship celebrates his journey and seeks to support students who share his passion for innovation, technical excellence, and leadership. Preference will be given to applicants with strong involvement in SkillsUSA and coursework in Engineering or Manufacturing pathways.
Donate $1,500 and the Alumni will give a $1,000 scholarship in your name (or anonymous if wanted). We will invest the remaining $500 into our Scholarship Fund to begin building a stronger future to ensure our Scholarship Program will last a long time.