Port Washington High School Press Release

Applications for scholarships awarded through Port Washington High School will be available at the high school beginning December 14th. The counseling office will be open from 7:15 am to 3:00 pm through December 22 and again following the winter break on January 4, 2027. This year, applications can also be obtained on the Port Washington High School Website.  

Last year, local individuals, organizations, and agencies provided scholarships with a total value of approximately $409,150 was given in over 150 awards, and approximately $115,500 to Port High graduates attending college. The scholarships awarded must be used to assist in financing a student’s post secondary education.

Members of the Port High graduating class of the year 2027 who wish to apply for local scholarships should obtain an application from the high school counseling office. Applications will also be available online www.porthighscholarship.org.

Completed applications for the high school scholarships must either be delivered in person to Sarah Guidinger or Jeff Cole in the Port Washington High School Counseling Department no later than 3:00 pm on January 22, 2027.

There are a limited number of scholarships available to college students who (a) graduated from Port High in 2025 or earlier, (b) have completed at least one and one half years of college and (c) have not earned a four-year college degree. Those who wish to apply for the college student scholarships can acquire an application form, through written request, or in person, by visiting the PWHS office or counseling office as indicated above. These applications will also be available on the Port Washington High School Website. The due date for these applications are:  February 19, 2027 or Postmarked by that date!  

Announcement of the scholarship recipients from this year's graduating class will be made at the Port Washington High School commencement practice scheduled in May 2027.  

Individuals or groups who wish to provide money for local scholarships are encouraged to contribute to the Community Education Foundation of Port Washington-Saukville, Inc. Scholarship Fund.  

Additional information can be obtained by contacting Jeff Cole, Scholarship Selection Committee Chairperson, at 262-268-5528, or through e-mail at Jeffery.cole@pwssd.k12.wi.us.