AES: Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)

Scholarship · Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)

AES: Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES). $2,250. Expected to Reopen. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB)
Official link: https://heab.state.wi.us/features/aes.html (heab.state.wi.us)
Amount: $2,250. $2,250 per year toward tuition (half state / half institution match); up to 8 semesters at participating UW, WTCS, independent, or tribal colleges in Wisconsin (HEAB AES page).
Status: Expected to Reopen. February 18, 2026 has passed. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: Passed: High school nominations for 2026 graduates open February 18, 2026 and close March 13, 2026 (HEAB AES page). Student must enroll full-time by September 30 of the academic year following designation.
Who can apply: Students in Wisconsin
Last checked: October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-10-23

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States on file: Wisconsin

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Source: Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-06

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

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Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (HEAB): awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors with the highest GPA in each public and private high school (allocation by enrollment). Must enroll full-time by September 30 of the academic year following designation at a participating WI postsecondary institution. Value $2,250/year toward tuition (state + institutional match), max 8 semesters. No student application — high school nomination. 2026 nomination window: Feb 18–March 13, 2026. Source: https://heab.state.wi.us/features/aes.html (checked 2026-09-06).

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Who can apply

Students in Wisconsin

How to apply

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Who sponsors Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)?

Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board (HEAB). Official page: https://heab.state.wi.us/features/aes.html

What is the amount for Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)?

$2,250. $2,250 per year toward tuition (half state / half institution match); up to 8 semesters at participating UW, WTCS, independent, or tribal colleges in Wisconsin (HEAB AES page). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)?

What is the status of Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES)?

Expected to Reopen. February 18, 2026 has passed. Confirm on the official page.

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