The Kenosha YMCA is excited to partner with Carthage College to offer the Carthage Commitment Scholarship for YMCA members and participants!
This scholarship covers tuition costs not met by federal and state grants for Wisconsin families with a household income under $65,000, ensuring no out-of-pocket tuition expenses at Carthage College.
This opportunity is available to new students beginning their studies at Carthage College in fall 2025. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, supporting students throughout their academic journey.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a member or program participant of the Kenosha YMCA
- Submit the FAFSA*
- Have a household income of less than $65,000 (Be PELL Eligible as determined by the FAFSA)
- Be a Wisconsin resident
- Have a high school GPA of 2.5 or above
- Must Enroll as a Full Time Student
- Must not be currently enrolled/accepted at Carthage College
This scholarship is available for the 2025-26 academic year. If interested and eligible, please download the scholarship form and submit no later than March 15, 2025.
Questions? Please email info@kenoshaymca.org
Completed applications can be submitted via email to info@kenoshaymca.org or delivered/mailed to:
Carthage College Scholarship
Kenosha YMCA – Development Director
7101 53rd Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
*FAFSA Workshop Opportunities
Carthage College is offering two free FAFSA Workshop Opportunities for those needing assistance applying:

- Tuesday, February 25th at the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy (KELA) at 6pm
- Thursday, February 27th at the Kenosha YMCA at 6pm
Click to learn more about the Carthage Commitment Scholarship Program.