Scholarship Program

KABA offers annual scholarships to recognize talented high school seniors in the Kenosha Area whose actions link personal interests and talents with various career options, and who are pursuing post-secondary education. Scholarships range from $750 to $4,000 and must be applied toward the student’s tuition expenses.

Members of KABA and the Kenosha community make up the Scholarship Committee which chooses recipients based on eligibility criteria and ranking.

In 2010, KABA awarded $4,000 tuition scholarships to five eligible, noteworthy graduating seniors from Kenosha County High Schools and $1,500 scholarships to four seniors planning to attend Gateway Technical College.

KABA $4,000 Tuition Scholarship:

• Zachary Gripko, Tremper HS, University of Wisconsin-Parkside for Business Administration/Pre-Law
• Katerina Konstantinoff, Tremper HS/Kenosha e-School, University of Chicago for Pre-Medicine
• Christopher McKeon, St. Joseph HS, University of Notre Dame for Business
• Jesse Wilson, Westosha Central HS, University of California-Berkley for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Allison Winzer, Bradford HS, University of Wisconsin-Madison for Pre-Medicine

KABA $1,500 Gateway Technical College Tuition Scholarship:

• Kathryn Adams, Christian Life School, pursuing an Associate degree in Nursing
• Anthony Conforti, Tremper HS, pursuing an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Katie Sell, LakeView Technology Academy, pursuing an Associate Degree in Graphic Communications
• Brent Tate, Bradford HS, pursuing an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology

Marci Gallo, 2005 KABA College Scholarship Recipient

"I strongly believe that receiving a college education is the best thing that a person can do for themselves and for their community. However, there are many factors and obstacles that make it challenging to pursue a degree. College is costly and unfortunately, many students select a college based on yearly tuition rather than the school's academic reputation. Four years ago, I was very fortunate to receive a $2,500 scholarship through the Kenosha Area Business Alliance. Because of organizations such as the KABA, more students are able to fulfill their dreams of attending and affording a great college."

- 2005 KABA scholarship recipient Marissa Gallo (pictured), Drake University Pharmacy Program. Marci spoke at the 2009 KABA/Chamber Scholarship Golf Classic presented by TDS. The annual event raises funds for the education foundations of KABA and the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of awarding college scholarships to area seniors.