Scholarships

 

Scholarship Program Information - 2026/2027 school year ​

​(posted 01/20/2026)

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The Lake Sherwood Property Owners Association, Inc. is an organization formed to represent property owners in the subdivisions (additions) of Lake Sherwood. The mission of the Lake Sherwood Property Owners Association is to enhance lake and outdoor living and experiences for lot owners in Lake Sherwood Subdivisions. The Lake Sherwood Property Owners Association is an active member in and a supporter of all Lake Sherwood communities to develop a sense of belonging and enhance social connections. The Scholarship Program provides an opportunity to assist LSPOA Member Lot Owners, their children, and grandchildren to pursue their career goals through post-secondary education.

Four educational scholarships will be awarded in 2026 for the 2026/27 school year, three $1,000 General LSPOA Education Scholarships and the $1,000 Sheila Servant Memorial Education Scholarship, funded by Sheila Servant’s family. Michael and Sheila Servant lived in a Lake Sherwood subdivision. Sheila graduated with high honors in 2001 from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She went on to be a substitute teacher for the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools, before becoming a full-time teacher for Wood County Head Start. She moved on to CAP Services of Stevens Point, as a Site Manager and then an Educational Coach. Sheila loved working with her school kids. She gave 100% in all positions and in teaching. Sheila would do anything, for anyone, and was a friend to all. She touched the hearts of many people. This scholarship will support her legacy.

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Scholarship Qualifications

Individuals who apply for a General LSPOA Education Scholarship must:

1. Be a LSPOA Member Lot Owner or a child/grandchild of a LSPOA Member Lot Owner who has paid the yearly LSPOA dues for 2026 and for two (2) years prior.

2. Intend to be a full-time (12 credits or more) student at an accredited post-secondary school in the fall semester or quarter of 2026.

3. Complete the application requirements as noted on the scholarship application and send the application and associated documents to LSPOA by April 1, 2026.

Individuals who apply for the Sheila Servant Memorial Education Scholarship must:

1. Meet the requirements noted above. 

2. Intend to pursue a teaching career in Early Childhood to Grade 12 education. Such intent will be shown by:

• Proof of declaration of an Early Childhood to Grade 12 education major at an accredited post-secondary school in the fall semester or quarter of 2026 and/or

• A high school or college transcript showing classes related to an education career and/or

• Participation and/or leadership in activities, clubs, events related to Early Childhood to Grade 12 education careers that are explained in the scholarship application.

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Materials needed to apply for the scholarship can be downloaded by clicking below.

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Scholarship Award and Distribution

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The Lake Sherwood Property Owners Association will announce the education scholarship recipients by the end of June 2026. The education scholarships will be distributed when the recipient:

1. Successfully completes, by reaching a 2.5 or better grade point average, at least twelve (12) credits in the 2026 fall semester/quarter at a post-secondary school AND

2. Enrolls in at least twelve (12) credits in the next semester or quarter.
    

Upon receipt of an official transcript showing completion of #1 above and an official/unofficial class schedule showing #2 above, the education scholarship will be distributed to the recipient to pay education expenses.

 

​Please submit your scholarship application and encourage your children and grandchildren to do the same.

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