Xello & Method Learning High School Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Wisconsin School Counselor Association

Introduction
The Wisconsin School Counselor Association (WSCA), in collaboration with Xello and Method Learning, is pleased to offer its annual high school scholarship program. Thanks to the sponsorship of Xello and Method Learning, WSCA will award four scholarships of $500 each to graduating Wisconsin high school students.

Sponsors

- Xello
- Xello’s mission is to engage and inspire learners of all ages to reach their full potential in school, career, and life. Their platform provides age-appropriate career development tools—assessments, planners, experiential learning resources, and more—tied to real-world needs. Xello partners with schools, community organizations, and employers to promote a community-wide approach to career and workforce development. Xello aligns with the Grade 8 and Grade 12 Career Domain Benchmarks of the Wisconsin Comprehensive School Counseling Model.

- Method Learning
- For 20 years, Method Learning has worked with districts and schools nationwide to boost academic achievement through test-prep solutions and curricular supports. Using cutting-edge online tools and a staff of highly trained instructors, Method Learning builds tailored programs that help students succeed academically regardless of family financial circumstances.

Scholarship Details
- Number of awards: Four (4)
- Amount: $500 each
- Purpose: To support students pursuing postsecondary education during the 2026–2027 academic year

Important Dates
- Opening date: Submissions open October 1, 2025
- Deadline: All entries must be submitted electronically via the form below by December 11, 2025 (no later than 11:59 PM on that date for consideration)

Eligibility Requirements
To apply, you must meet the following criteria unless otherwise specified:

- Wisconsin residency as defined by WSCA, demonstrated by one of the following:
- An independent student—or the parents/guardians of a dependent student—has continuously lived in Wisconsin for the previous 12 months, OR
- The student has been continuously enrolled for at least one academic year at a Wisconsin high school within the past 12 months.
- You are a graduating student from a Wisconsin public or private high school in the current academic year.
- You will be enrolled in a postsecondary education program during the 2026–2027 school year.
- Your presence in Wisconsin is for reasons other than a temporary purpose (e.g., not solely on a student visa, travel visa, or other temporary status).

Application Requirements and Submission Instructions
- Provide single-page, essay-length responses (minimum three sentences each) to BOTH of the following questions:
1. Think about your interactions with school counselors during your education (elementary, middle, and high school). Describe a time when a school counselor helped you overcome a barrier or obstacle and how that support enabled your success.
2. Explain how your school counselor(s) helped you prepare for your postsecondary plans and describe how receiving this scholarship would support those plans. Include specific examples of lessons, workshops, conferences, conversations, or other counselor-led activities that were meaningful in shaping your post–high school path.
- All entries must be submitted electronically using the form provided below. Submissions open October 1, 2025, and must be received no later than December 11, 2025 to be eligible for review.

Questions?
If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, contact WSCA using the contact information listed on the scholarship form page. Apply via the online form below to be considered for one of the four $500 WSCA Xello & Method Learning High School Scholarships.