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A Day for Nicolet is more than just a day; it's a powerful tradition of transforming lives sparked by your generosity and belief in Nicolet College students. Give today and help students follow their passions, build new futures, and become skilled professionals who will strengthen the Northwoods for years to come.
Dreams for Nicolet
There's no better place to begin than with a dream.
2026-27 Nicolet College Foundation Student Ambassador Sara Sommers is pursuing a dream she's carried since childhood. Inspired by hours of baking alongside her mother, Sara enrolled in the Nicolet College Culinary Arts program. As a single mom, going back to school meant figuring out how to balance her family, her life, and her education.
“I didn’t know how I was going to be able to pay for school. The donors at the Nicolet College Foundation made my worries go away.”
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Support for Nicolet
Your support continues to be a lifeline—fueling the next generation of leaders, creators, and changemakers.
Since 2000, A Day For Nicolet has raised over $3.7 million to support scholarships, emergency funds, and academic programs, helping thousands of students overcome barriers, pursue their dreams, and build brighter futures.
For the 2025–26 academic year, the Foundation awarded 466 scholarships and other awards totaling more than $389,000 due to your generosity. Your support means fewer financial worries, more time to focus on school, and a greater opportunity to keep moving toward a degree, a career, and a future they’re working hard to build.
Opportunities for Nicolet
Your generosity opens doors to new opportunities.
Hear from Ozy Ventura Bishop, a scholarship recipient enrolled in the Nicolet College University Transfer Liberal Arts program, about her journey as a college student.
Scholarships instill confidence in our students, remove financial barriers, and provide motivation to keep going. Your investment can turn small dreams into big ones, creating opportunities students may not have even dreamed of before.
Careers for Nicolet
68% of graduates work in the Nicolet College District.
93.5% of graduates work in Wisconsin.
People for Nicolet
People and their generosity are at the heart of the Nicolet College Foundation.
What inspires someone to give?
In this short video, Nicolet College Foundation donor, Pat Dugan, shares his simple reason for donating.
The Foundation celebrates those who give graciously to our students and programs. Like Nicolet College students, our donors have diverse backgrounds, connections to Nicolet College, and reasons they decide to donate. Whatever those reasons are, they all result in transforming lives and bettering our community.
Let's Make An Impact Together
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I want to personally express my appreciation for the incredible generosity that defines our Northwoods community. Each year, I am inspired by our annual A Day for Nicolet drive, which truly embodies this spirit. Since 2001, this event has raised millions, profoundly changing the lives of countless students, and I am proud to be part of this journey with you.
As Executive Director of the Nicolet College Foundation, I am deeply committed to ensuring that every dollar raised makes a meaningful impact on our students’ futures. I invite you to join me in this important mission. Your support is not just a contribution; it’s a powerful investment in the dreams of our students and the strength of our community. Let’s continue to make an impact together.
Heather Schallock
Vice President of Community Engagement
and Executive Director of the Nicolet College Foundation
P: 715.365.4518
800.544.3039 ext. 4518
E: hschallock@nicoletcollege.edu
EIN (23-7112418)
A Day For Nicolet
Join us in creating endless possibilities for tomorrow.
What we do now will resonate in our communities for years to come.