Oconomowoc Veterans Memoriał Scholarship Fund

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Oconomowoc Veterans Memorial Scholarship Recipient, Sophia Seymour of Oconomowoc High School! Last night, our President, Garret Collins, proudly presented Sophia her award at the OHS Community Awards night.

Sophia has been selected as this year's scholarship recipient in recognition of her hard work, academic achievement, character, and commitment to serving others. This fall, Sophia will attend Liberty University, where she plans to pursue a degree in Elementary Education.

We are honored to support Sophia as she begins this exciting journey and prepares for a future dedicated to educating and inspiring young students. Congratulations, Sophia! We wish you continued success in all that lies ahead.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the students who applied for this year's scholarship. The quality of the applications was exceptional, and each applicant demonstrated impressive accomplishments, leadership, and dedication to their goals. Selecting a recipient was no easy task.

01/21/2026

🎓 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS – 2026 SCHOLARSHIP! 🇺🇸

Are you a high school senior or recent graduate with a parent who is a U.S. veteran? The Oconomowoc Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for our 2026 scholarship cycle!

💥 Why apply?
This scholarship supports students from the Oconomowoc area as they pursue college, university, or technical school — while honoring the service of local veterans.

🗓 Application Deadline: March 30, 2026
📧 Submit applications to: [email protected]

Have questions or not sure if you qualify? We’re happy to help — just reach out!

📩 Email us anytime with questions

👉 Please share with students, parents, counselors, and anyone who may be eligible!

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01/14/2026

A great example of how the military can help support education and professional goals.

US Army Jessica Burch began her aviation journey at 15 years old and now has over a decade of flight experience. Burch took lessons to obtain a private pilot license throughout high school, intending to fly for the airlines.

After realizing the military could help pay for college, she joined the school’s Reserve Officer Training Corps, intending to become an aviation officer.

Burch was particularly interested in medevac operations, where pilots fly injured patients to safety.

“The best day of my life was finding out that the Army National Guard was an option, which allowed me to become a medevac pilot,” she said. “Because the National Guard is a part-time service component, I could still pursue my other career passion as a broadcast meteorologist.”

Burch commissioned into the Army after graduating from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. She then got picked up at an ABC station in Redding, California.

She took a year off from her broadcast job to go to flight school and become a pilot in the Cal Guard. After returning from flight school, she finished her contract in Redding and was hired at CBS in the Bay Area.

“This is a fantastic position to be hired onto so early in my career, so now I fly part time and still do the news, which are the two most amazing careers I can imagine having,” Burch said.

Burch has strong convictions about her choice to serve and the mission.

“Being a part of an aviation medevac unit, I feel the people I work with genuinely care about the mission set, and that just makes me a passionate pilot here in the Army National Guard.”

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01/06/2026

📚 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS' CHILDREN

Since 1983, the Oconomowoc Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund has been turning community support into real educational opportunities for local students.

Is your parent or guardian an honorably discharged U.S. veteran?

You could be eligible for scholarship funds to help pursue your higher education dreams!

✅ Who Can Apply: Children of honorably discharged U.S. veterans from the Oconomowoc area

🎓 Our Mission: Honoring those who served by investing in the next generation's education

💙 40+ Years of Impact: For more than four decades, we've helped transform lives through education—because supporting veterans' families is one of the best ways we can say "thank you for your service."

Ready to apply? Visit the OHS Student Services office or message us for more information. APPLICATION DEADLINE is March 30th.

Don't miss this opportunity to honor your family's legacy of service while building your future!

01/05/2026

🎖️ Welcome to the Oconomowoc Veterans Memorial Scholarship Fund page!

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Mark May and Mr. Bill Habermann for their unwavering commitment and more than 40 years of dedicated service on our Board. Their leadership and devotion have helped shape this organization and its lasting impact on our community.

We are also proud to welcome our new Board members: Garret Collins, Tanya Kluck, Shari Leibly, Greg Damask, and Jason Schrank. We look forward to continuing our mission of honoring veterans by supporting their children’s educational journeys.

Thank you to our donors and community for your continued support—we’re excited to share this next chapter with you. 🇺🇸