2026-2027 Higher Education Scholarships

Scholarship Criteria 

• The recipient should demonstrate a financial need for this scholarship with the intent of helping them attend a college, university, or technical school/training program, who might not otherwise be able to do so. 
  
• The recipient must have a current or past participation with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse. 
  
• The recipient must have at least a 2.0 grade point average and demonstrate the ability to succeed in higher education. 
  
• The recipient should have demonstrated leadership qualities, both as a BGC member and as a high school student. 
  
• The recipient should have made a notable contribution to school, family and the community. 
• Selected scholarship recipients may be required to attend a BGC recognition event. 



Scholarships Available - Deadline March 15th, 2027

• Art Petersen Memorial Scholarship
• Brian & Paula Soller Leadership Scholarship
• Derek Boehlke Memorial Scholarship
• Dick Lommen Family/McDonald’s Youth Achievement Scholarship
• Don Kish Memorial Scholarship
• George Nixon Scholarship (University of Wisconsin, La Crosse)
• Irvin & Dorothy (Nee Hahn) Bottcher Memorial Scholarship
• Klauke Investments & Insurance Scholarship
• Ryan Olson Staff Scholarship
• Terry & Sue Erickson Scholarship
• Viterbo & Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse Youth of the Year Scholarship - Full Tuition
• Viterbo & Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse Scholarship - Full Tuition