The American Legion has an Oratorical contest program that is a good opportunity for students to win scholarship monies.  The student must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade.

The students start out by contacting their local Wisconsin American Legion Post. (New Berlin American Legion Post 488,17980 Beloit Rd, New Berlin, WI 53146) The Legion Post will hold an oratorical contest – usually in December or January, the winner at the Post contest moves on to a County contest, usually in December or January. The winner of the County oratorical contest moves on to the District oratorical contest usually in January or February.

The winner of the District Contest moves on to the Regional contest scheduled on March 28, 2026 at Ripon College. The winners at the Regional level move on to the Finals contest the same day and the overall winner will go to the National Contest in Hillsdale, Michigan in May to compete for $25,000 in scholarship. The winner of the Wisconsin contest receives a $3000 scholarship.

Here are links to our National American Legion website and the Wisconsin American Legion that has detailed information and videos for those who are interested.

https://www.legion.org/oratorical - contest information link - National

https://wilegion.org/oratorical - contest information link – Wisconsin

FRA sponsors an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country’s youth. FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including those who are home schooled.  Students are invited to submit a 350-word essay through an FRA member or local FRA branch before the December 1st deadline.  Local winners are forwarded for competition at the regional level and regional winners compete for national prizes.
The grand national winner receives $1,500.  Other winners receive $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, and $500 for third place.  Each national winner will receive an attractive plaque citing his/her achievement, and every entrant judged at the national level receives a certificate of recognition. Prizes may be awarded to students winning at local and regional levels of competition.  Click on this link for more information!

Follow this link for a full list of scholarships. The scholarships are listed in order of application due date. You also can sort the list by scholarship names in alphabetical order, search by category or by a keyword. In addition, you can "Print a Short List" or "Print a Expanded List" which includes all the scholarship requirements and website links.

Follow this link for a list of college specific scholarships.

Questions: Please contact your Student Services Office or School Counselor: Eisenhower or  New Berlin West

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will visit patients newly admitted into the hospital from the emergency department. They will make sure that patients are comfortable with their surroundings, have been able to connect with loved ones, and have everything that they need. Students gain valuable experience and skills for enhancing college applications and resumes, while also making connections that could lead to current and/or future employment. Skills learned will serve students for many different career fields, not just healthcare. Volunteer hours also count for NHS hours. Students can also get shadowing and observation opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  16 or older

Students will gain experience in a cancer clinic setting, interacting with patients and assisting with department tasks such as stocking and organizing. Students gain valuable experience and skills for enhancing their college applications and resume, while also making connections that could lead to current and/or future employment. Skills learned will serve students for many different career fields, not just healthcare. Volunteer hours also count toward NHS hours. Students can get shadowing and observation opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will bring carts with books and activities to patient rooms, offering them to patients. Students will learn how to interact and converse with patients. Students may end up playing games or doing activities with patients. Students gain valuable experience and skills for enhancing their resume for college and job applications, while also making connections that could lead to current and/or future employment. Skills learned will serve students for many different career fields, not just healthcare. Volunteer hours also count toward National Honor Society hours. Students can also get shadowing and observation opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will bake pre-formed cookie dough and bring cookies to patients and hospital team members. Students will have opportunities to interact with patients and visitors, and you will be everybody's favorite person! Volunteers will gain experience in a hospital setting and learn to enter patient rooms and interact with patients in a way that is more comfortable and lower pressure for the students. Students gain valuable experience and skills for enhancing their resume, while also making connections that could lead to current and/or future employment. Skills learned will serve students for many different career fields, not just healthcare. Students can also get shadowing and observation opportunities with a variety of healthcare professionals in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will gain experience in a hospital emergency department. They will assist with the daily operations of the unit including, but not limited to, visiting patients, stocking, sanitizing, bringing items to patients in waiting areas and escorting patients to their rooms. Students will gain valuable health care skills and experience. They will enhance their resume for college and job applications. Volunteers "get their foot in the door" to the hospital, making it easier to gain employment with Aurora. Skills learned in this high paced environment with significant people interaction will carry over for almost every profession, not just healthcare. Volunteers also make great connections with healthcare professionals and have opportunities to shadow a variety of practitioners in a variety of departments.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org

Location:  9250 N Green Bay Rd, Brown Deer   ymcamke.org   414-274-0837

Start Date:  Flexible

Compensation:  $15-$20/hour

Age Requirement:  15 or older

Pre-requisite:   Previous experience working with kids, babysitting, etc preffered but not required.

Job Description:  This position provides general supervision of a group of elementary school aged children. (Edgerton and Hales Corners Elementaries) Assisting with homework, providing activities, and providing a safe atmosphere are main aspects of the position. Students who are interested in working with kids professionally either as an educator, childcare provider, or any other industry will gain valuable experience on how to deal with kids. All YMCA employees get a free membership and discounted household memberships.

Contact:  Andy Emanuelson  aemanuelson@ymcamke.org

Location:  2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee  www.aurorahealthcare.org/volunteer 414-649-7024

Start Date:  Flexible

Hours:  2 hours/week

Compensation:  Volunteer Position

Age Requirement:  14 or older

Students will greet patients and visitors at the hospital entrance and take them to their appointments, often pushing them in a wheelchair. Students will become familiar with a hospital environment, learn how to best interact with people in a caring manner, and make connections throughout the hospital. Volunteering at St. Luke's helps students expand their resume for applications, learn valuable skills, get their foot in the door for possible employment with Aurora Health Care, and network with healthcare professionals. Volunteers also can get shadowing opportunities in a variety of departments with a variety of healthcare professionals.

Contact:  Rebecca Korducki   rebecca.korducki@aah.org