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Scholarships (1107)
1982 Adventurous Blugold Alumni Study Abroad Scholarship (2671)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student studying abroad through a program offered by the Center for International Education at UW-Eau Claire. The recipient must have financial need.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by four college roommates that graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1982: Judi, Sandy, Cheryl, and Christine. Their passion for traveling started at UW-Eau Claire, where the majority of them traveled abroad. They hope to give a student with financial need the opportunity to enjoy some of the wonderful fortunes they have experienced while traveling the world.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Judi, Sandy and Cheryl in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
3M Freshman Accounting Scholarship (0870)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming full-time resident freshman that intends to major in accounting and work in the profession upon graduation. A successful applicant for this award must have participated in school or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those high school activities.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the 3M Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
3M Information Systems Fund (0111)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
Awarded to full-time junior or senior IS major. Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25. Other considerations include past academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities, and future plans.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the 3M Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
3M Junior Accounting Scholarship (0871)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
Awarded to a full-time resident sophomore or junior accounting major. The recipient must intend to work in the profession, preferably in industry, upon graduation, and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. The successful applicant for this award must have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the 3M Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
AAUW-Eau Claire Branch Scholarship (0316)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Scholarships are available each year to returning students. Applicants must be age 23 or older, currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program offered by or affiliated with UW-Eau Claire and in good academic standing, with a total GPA of 2.0 or above.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the AAUW-Eau Claire Branch in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
ABC Pierce Environmental Public Health Scholarship (2375)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicants must be a declared Environmental Public Health major and submit an essay on how they understand the essential connections between a sustainable biologically diverse environment and long-term human health. The essay should include both concepts and applications from university courses as well as personal experiences and values.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Pierce Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Abdo Accounting Scholarship (3007)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding sophomore or junior Accounting major. Recipients must have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Priority will be given to applicants living within a commutable distance to the Edina or Mankato Abdo offices.
The recipient will be able to meet with members of the Abdo organization. This may include an office tour, lunch, meet/greet with staff, and connecting via email and LinkedIn to hear about Abdo internship opportunities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kathryn Reeder in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Abigail Joy Stellmacher Graduate CSD Scholarship (2073)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
All applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent in communication disorders and be in the second year of the graduate degree program in CSD at UW-Eau Claire when this scholarship is received. The recipient must be composing a written thesis as part of program completion.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This fund was established by Rebecca and Jon Stellmacher in honor of their daughter Abigail, who completed undergraduate (2009) and graduate (2011) degrees in communication sciences and disorders at UW-Eau Claire. The donors understand that there are typically a limited number of CSD graduate students who complete a thesis in any given year. However, it is critical that the recipient of this scholarship be working on a thesis. The donors also understand that the fund may go un-awarded if there are no qualified thesis students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Abigail Meehl in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Accounting Faculty Scholarship (0867)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to a full-time resident sophomore or junior accounting major. The recipient must intend to work in the profession, preferably in industry, upon graduation and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. The successful applicant for this award must have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Adam and Sandy Coolidge Scholarship (3000)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Adam Coolidge is a 2004 UW-Eau Claire graduate, majoring in mathematics. He taught at Chippewa Falls High School and began working in the UW-Eau Claire Foundation office in 2022. His wife Sandy Coolidge is a 2003 UW-Eau Claire graduate, majoring in business administration. She has worked for The Hartford and United Health Group. Adam and Sandy are grateful for their Blugold experiences and for the faculty and staff who have helped them on their educational journey.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Adam and Sandy Coolidge in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Admissions Student Engagement & Success Scholarship (0546)
Two scholarships of $2,000 are available.
The purpose of this fund is to support student success, as well as to support students to be engaged in positive activities, initiatives, or high impact practices that enhance their collegiate experience. This fund provides direct assistance for students assisting the Admissions office. Recipients must be currently enrolled as a UW-Eau Claire student and must meet with a staff member in Admissions prior to dissemination of funds.
This scholarship can be renewed provided the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.75, remains an active Campus Ambassador, and continues engagement with the Admissions office.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Advanced Opportunity Program Stipend - Academic Year (AOPS)
Grant for under-represented economically disadvantaged graduate students who are U.S. citizens, or permanent residents. Student also must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Ailish F. Barcelo Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Memorial Scholarship (1897)
One scholarship of $100 is available.
This scholarship is open to undergraduate students who have taken a class in the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program who demonstrate evidence of a commitment to promoting equal opportunity for women in all situations, and/or to enhancing the position of women at the University.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Christine Webster in memory of Ailish, a 2004 UW-Eau Claire graduate who died on November 25, 2006, along with her cousin as a result of a car accident while she was visiting family and friends in Egypt. Ailish was an active and engaged student leader, providing leadership to the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the women's studies program. She touched many people in her short time here.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Christine Webster in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Albert and Marie Blumenthal Sociology Scholarship (0165)
Applicants must be full-time Sociology majors, have a resident and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application, have completed at least 60 credits by the beginning of the semester in which the award is made, and may not be previous recipients of the award.
There are two Blumenthal Awards for personal achievement:
1.) Blumenthal Award for Public Sociology, which is given annually to a sociology major who demonstrates an exemplary engagement in public scholarship and/or community service. One scholarship of $250 is available.
2.) Blumenthal Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity, which is given to a sociology major who demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in scholarship, and/or leadership. One scholarship of $250 is available.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Albert Blumenthal received his doctorate in sociology at the University of Chicago. His teaching career spanned the University of South Dakota at Vermillion, Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. He wrote several books including Small Town Stuff about his home of Philipsburg, Montana. Marie Blumenthal set up this scholarship to honor Albert.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Albert J. Colianni Jr. Accounting Leadership Award (1028)
One scholarship of $4,000 is available.
Awarded to a full-time accounting major who has completed Accounting 301. Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and potential for leadership as displayed by significant participation in University, College, department, or community organizations, and have a desire to enter the public accounting profession, banking, or finance industry.
Preference will be given to individuals who work part-time to support their education expenses.
This scholarship must not reduce other financial aid, excluding federal work-study funding.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Albert J. Colianni, Jr. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Albert Rakstis Scholarship (1019)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
To be eligible, the student must be a senior education major with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above, and provide evidence of an outstanding potential to work with children. Indication of financial need or a nontraditional background may be considered.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Alden Health Care & Senior Living HCAD Freshman Scholarship (2446)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Candidates must be a declared major in Health Care Administration to be eligible. Preference will be given to candidates who in addition to a strong academic record, have been involved in extracurricular activities and has demonstrated leadership abilities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Alden Health Care in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Alden Health Care & Senior Living Scholarship (2408)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared undergraduate major in health care administration with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Students are engaged in the mentoring/coaching of younger students. Preference given to students who are involved in the ACHCA student organization mentoring program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Alden Health Care in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Alex and Michele Reinders Family Scholarship (2371)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
This scholarship is for junior or senior information systems majors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 who have shown a true desire to excel in the information systems field.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Alex and Michele Reinders have created this scholarship to help studentswho have a desire to achieve in the field of information technology/systems continue their education. Alex graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1980 with a degree in information management and business administration. Michele graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1985 with a degree in computer science.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Alex and Michele Reinders in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Alex Brown Forensics Promise Scholarship (2513)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is impactful as it will provide Forensics participants who have financial need with the opportunity to direct their time to preparing for and competing in Forensics tournaments; with less time devoted to working so to afford their college tuition.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Alex Brown was a student under Karen Morris and Kelly Jo Wright competing for four years and graduated in 2016. Before coming on team, Alex had an understanding that not everyone was as able or privileged as he was to be able to attend college and compete for a forensics team. During his time on team, both Karen and KJ helped grow and further imprint the importance of giving back. Alex served as the National Student Representative for the AFA-NIET were he served as the spokesperson for the student body and helped give voices to leadership that might not have been initially heard. He also worked for the team as the Director's Assistant. While on the team, and after graduation, there was always a need that presented itself by students on Eau Claire's team where taking extra jobs or out-of-state tuition, or other unforeseen circumstances took place that would put financial pressure on some of teams competitors. After graduation and realizing how great this need could be, the creation of this scholarship was formed through the idea of giving back, and alleviating some of that financial burden that students face.
This scholarship is in memory of Trenton Anthony Becker.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Alice A. Nelson Memorial Scholarship (0758)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to incoming freshmen students demonstrating academic promise, although the student does not have to be near the top of their high school graduating class.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The award is renewable for three subsequent, sequential years if satisfactory progress is made while maintaining a full-time academic load.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dale Hovland in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Alice M. Pittman Elementary Education Scholarship (2776)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
The student must be a junior elementary education major with a minimum GPA of 3.2. The scholarship is renewable for senior year.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Alice M. Pittman, a lifelong educator. She started teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Pepin County when she was 18 years old. Alice earned two bachelor’s degrees in education from UW - Eau Claire in 1955 and 1969. She spent the last 18 years of her teaching career at Plum City Elementary School, first as a math teacher and then as principal. She retired from teaching in 1975.
Alice understood the importance of a good education. This scholarship aims to reward those who accept the responsibility of preparing today’s youth for tomorrow’s challenges.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Donna Pittman in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Alida Hurc Anderson Special Education Scholarship (2263)
One scholarship of $1,950 is available.
This scholarship is available to students who have a desire to give back through their passion in Special Education. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be majoring in Special Education, be a sophomore, junior, or senior. The recipient must show a true passion for Special Education as a career, as well as show a desire to help others through their work or through community service.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Information:
Ronald Anderson has created this scholarship to help students, who help others. Ronald is a 1969 Chemistry major. Alida was a 1972 Special Education major who loved working with special needs students. Before her passing, she devoted her life to helping others even as she worked through her own physical health challenges. Ronald would like his annual gift go to someone who shares that same desire to help others in the Special Education field.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ronald Anderson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Altobelli Blugold Promise Scholarship (2188)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire. This scholarship has a primary preference for an incoming freshman from St. Louis County, Minnesota and a secondary preference for a student planning to study in the College of Business. If neither criterion is met, the scholarship should be awarded to an incoming freshman with declared financial need, regardless of residence or field of study.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$750 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $750 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Michelle Altobelli in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Alumni of Color Network Scholarship (2695)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
This scholarship is for students from underrepresented or underserved populations.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
This scholarship will be renewable for 3 additional years provided the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Angela Pittman-Taylor in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Alumni of Color Social Justice & Inclusion Scholarship (2029)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Awarded to a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior who will be enrolled for the full academic year following notification of the award. The applicant shall have demonstrated active involvement and a passion for social justice and inclusion. Students who have a demonstrated record of engagement in the Black Student Association (BSA) or the Latinx Student Association (formerly known as the Student Organization of Latinos or SOL) also should receive priority. The donors intend for the scholarship to encourage student leaders to be a voice of change on campus.
While financial need should not be a priority in selecting the best recipient, it should be a consideration if there is more than one outstanding applicant with equal qualifications.
This scholarship is not intended to be renewed for the same student from year to year.
Donor Background:
Angie Hambrick is the Director of the Diversity Center at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in communication and completed her master's degree at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Angela Pittman Taylor, also a communications graduate, received her master's from UW-Milwaukee. Angela is the vice president of public relations for Robert W. Baird & Co. in Milwaukee.
The two women were friends in college and have remained close since graduating. As students, they were active in multicultural activities on campus and were passionate and dedicated student leaders in the areas of inclusion and social justice. They are working to engage other multicultural alumni to support this collective scholarship effort as a visible testament to their desire to "pay it forward" by encouraging current and future students to find their voices and be leaders for change.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Alumni Scholarship-Leonard and Dorellen Haas (0549)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Junior or senior with characteristics of service to the university, scholarship, character, and a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Recipient is eligible to receive this award only one time.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Leonard C. Haas was the third leader to be president and first to be chancellor of the school which now is known as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In 1935 he earned his degree from the same institution which then was called the Eau Claire State Teachers College. While teaching history at Wausau Senior High School he met Dorellen Lambert. They were married in 1941 and moved to Eau Claire where Leonard taught history.
During the next 18 years Dr. Haas earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. He held administrative position such as registrar and dean of instruction and served in leadership roles in both the university and community.
On the death of President William R. Davies on December 10, 1959, Haas was named president of Wisconsin State College - Eau Claire with the strong support of the faculty.
Leonard and Dorellen often graciously entertained students, faculty, and community members in their home. Prospective faculty often stayed in their home overnight. Dr. Haas credited Dorellen's “uncanny memory for people” and that she liked people so much as two of the reasons she was so successful in her role as social hostess and in creating a sense of community. Leonard and Dorellen were very interested and supportive of the arts, theatre, and music. Their goal was to attend all campus concerts, recitals, plays, and art shows. They almost succeeded.
At the Golden Jubilee Year, 1965-66, President Haas received the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. Dorellen Haas was named an Honorary Blugold in 1980.
Haas retired as Chancellor in 1980 but continued to teach and serve as an academic advisor until 1985. Chancellor Emeritus Leonard Haas died on March 14, 1998. Dorellen died on April 20, 2007. After their deaths, the Fine Arts Building on Water Street was named the Leonard and Dorellen Haas Fine Arts Center in recognition of their strong presence on campus for more than 50 years and their love of the fine arts.
During a time of burgeoning enrollments, dynamic changes in higher education, and conflicts within the United States, Haas led with respect and empathy for the students, faculty, and community. Chancellor Haas was a highly respected educational and community leader who was very influential and received many awards and honors over his lifetime.
Leonard and Dorellen Haas enjoyed international travel and were very interested in international education and provided strong leadership for the establishment of Study Abroad Programs for students. This scholarship was established to honor their legacy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and to assist students in study abroad.
Chancellor Leonard Haas was a distinguished alum of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Dorellen was named as an Honorary Blugold. This scholarship was established to honor the outstanding legacy of Leonard and Dorellen Haas who were interested in all students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association.
Alumni Scholarship-Richard E. and Jane Hibbard (0549)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Junior or senior with characteristics of service to the university, scholarship, character, and a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Recipient is eligible to receive this award only one time.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Information:
Richard Edwards Hibbard and Jane Mooney Hibbard were both graduates of Eau Claire State Teachers College (1932 and 1934 respectively). They met during their student days. Upon leaving Eau Claire, Dr. Hibbard went on to earn Master's Degrees from Northwestern University (Political Science) and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (Diplomatic History) and a Ph.D. from Northwestern (Political Science). He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He taught at Anatolia College, Salonika Greece, and Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA. During World War II he served with the Office of Strategic Services and the US Department of State, Washington D.C. Jane went on from Eau Claire to teach High School English and Chorus for five years before her marriage to Richard in 1939.
The Hibbards returned to Eau Claire in 1947 when Dr. Hibbard was hired at the College as a veteran's counselor and instructor in political science. He returned to government service from 1953-1955 in Washington D.C. At the end of that time he again returned to Eau Claire to become the Director of Admissions followed by Dean of Instruction, Vice-president for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. He led many committees and worked closely with other administrators, students, and the community as the university grew and changed rapidly.
Dr Hibbard also had a deep sense of civic responsibility. He was elected to the Eau Claire City Council in 1957 serving four terms including president in 1963-65. He was active in his church, in the Sacred Heart Hospital Board of Trustees and in Rotary International. In October, 1971, Dr. Hibbard became the acting President and later the Interim Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In 1972 as Dr. Hibbard and Jane prepared to leave the Homecoming Dance, he had a heart attack. He died on October 17, 1972, and the campus went into mourning. A service "In Remembrance and Recognition of the Life and Person of Richard Hibbard" was held on October 19 in the Zorn Arena. The humanities building which was under construction was named the "Richard E. Hibbard Humanities Hall." Jane continued her active interest in and support of the students and faculty at UW-Eau Claire. She died in Eau Claire in 2004.
The Alumni Scholarship-Richard and Jane Hibbard was established to honor the lives of two remarkable alumni who provided outstanding, selfless service to the University.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Amber Star Krenz Memorial Scholarship (1434)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Awarded to a student with a declared major in environmental public health or public health and who plans on studying abroad for a semester. Seniors will have priority over other applicants.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Amber Star Krenz in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. Included with the letter should be some information about yourself and your personal goals, as well as your reasons for electing to do international study in the country of choice.
Ambrion, Inc. Accounting Scholarship (2189)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to a full-time junior or senior accounting major who has completed Accounting 301. Recipient must have a GPA of 3.25 or above and have plans to enter the accounting profession or related industry. The successful applicant for this award must have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Brian Carlson earned his undergraduate degree in accounting from UW-Eau Claire in 1996. He is the founder and CEO of Ambrion, a Minneapolis-based search and placement firm that specializes in the accounting and finance profession. He also serves on the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Alyssa (Buchholtz) Carlson earned her accounting degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1999, and along with Brian, initially launched her accounting career at EY in Minneapolis.
As an undergraduate, Brian was a recipient of the Cargill Accounting Scholarship, which was based on academic achievement, not financial necessity. In appreciation for students in similar situations, Brian would like this scholarship to be awarded based on factors other than financial need.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Brian Carlson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
American College of Health Care Administrators Scholarship (2325)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
The recipient must be a student who is a local member of ACHCA (with active membership status) and has shown commitment to the organization and the Health Care Administration program. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
American Indian Alumni Scholarship (1256)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The recipient must have a minimum of 12 credits and be in good academic standing with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to American Indian students from a federally recognized tribe who have been involved in the Inter-Tribal Student Council (formerly known as the Native American Student Association, NASA).
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
American Indian alumni support this scholarship. It is their interest to collectively build the principal to make it endowed.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the American Indian Student Services Coordinator in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Amy and Murray Snodgrass Scholarship (2216)
One scholarship of $9,400 is available.
Recipients of this scholarship must be junior elementary education majors with an interest in teaching the first four grades of elementary school. They must have a GPA of at least 3.00. All things being equal, preference may be given to a student with financial need. If a tie-breaker is needed, a student displaying leadership qualities should get the highest consideration.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
This scholarship is renewable for 1 additional years if 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Donor Background:
This fund was established to recognize Amy Snodgrass's long career in elementary education. Amy had a true passion for reading and teaching children. Amy started out her pursuits of a higher education when she received a two-year teacher's certificate at age 17 at Eau Claire State Teacher's College (now known as UW-Eau Claire). After teaching for several years, she went back to the Teacher's College to complete her 4-year degree. She also completed a degree in social work from Boston University and received a master's degree in teaching from the University of Colorado.
She taught in the American School in Germany while serving her country in the Air Force. It was after her time in the service that she moved to Berkeley, CA to teach 4th grade and focus on remedial reading. She was inspiring for children who needed remedial work on their reading skills and taught children to love to read.
When she and her husband moved to Paradise, CA in their retirement, she continued that passion by not only reading to neighborhood children, but actually teaching some of them to read. Amy spent time in Norway as an adult. She grew up in a bi-lingual home. Her husband Murray was her biggest fan. He said she not only taught children to love to read but was an inspiration for him, teaching him this same love of reading.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jeannette Stevens in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Andrew & Anna Burish MSS LLC Scholarship (2037)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $3,000 are available.
This scholarship is for students demonstrating Multicultural Student Services engagement at UW-Eau Claire. Recipients must be accepted to UW-Eau Claire and be enrolled as a student in good standing with the university and plans to major in nursing, accounting, or education.
It is the donors' desire to help students majoring in a degree that will lead them to successful employment after graduating. If there are no students planning to major in nursing, education, or accounting and there are other deserving students, the donors would entertain a recommendation from the university regarding other potentially strong candidates for the scholarship.
Multicultural Student Services faculty may require the recipient to also complete tutoring or mentoring activities during the year in which the award is made. The Multicultural Student Services office will be responsible for monitoring this activity and determining if the recipient has fulfilled their obligation.
The scholarship is renewable for the second year of enrollment if the recipient is meeting satisfactory academic progress and upon the recommendation of the Multicultural Student Services faculty.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This Scholarship was established in 2010 by Anna and Andrew Burish of Middleton, WI. Both Anna and Andrew are first generation college graduates who value the importance of a college education and the need to have a hand up to future students who aspire to attain a college degree and success in their careers.
Andrew Burish is a member of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation board and both Andrew and Anna are active volunteers in the Madison area, on behalf of UW-Eau Claire and a range of other organizations.
Thank You Letter Instructions: The scholarship recipients are required to write a thank you letter within 30 days of receiving notification of the award. Notes should be addressed to Anna and Andrew Burish in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Andrew and Melissa Wilhorn Blugold Access Scholarship (2720)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to students who are in good academic standing, have financial need, and are active the Black Student Alliance (BSA).
This scholarship is renewable for one additional year provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Andrew and Melissa Wilhorn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Andrew D & Anna M Burish Nursing Fund (1766)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a first generation, undergraduate student who has been accepted into the nursing program and demonstrates financial need. Recipients must be pursuing their first undergraduate degree and should have limited means of support. Support should be determined primarily through their financial situation, with a secondary consideration being given to their personal base of support for their pursuit of a college degree. The donors want to support students who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree and do not have much support available to them, be it financial or otherwise.
Preference should be given to those students with strong academic records who show great promise to be outstanding nurses. However, if there are applicants with great promise who have encountered academic difficulties outside their control, they should be given consideration for the award.
It is the donors' intent that if the first recipient continues to make good academic progress through the nursing curriculum and continues to have demonstrated financial need, the scholarship may be renewed for the recipient until they complete their undergraduate nursing degree.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Anna and Andrew (1987) Burish, of Middleton, WI. Both Anna and Andrew are first generation college graduates who value the importance of a college education and the need to give a hand up to future student. While both are business graduates and in business, they appreciate the role nursing professionals play in our communities and want to invest in those who will be providing quality health care for our country.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter within 30 days of receiving notification of the award, addressed to Anna and Andrew Burish in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Andy Swanson Scholarship (2995)
One scholarship of $1,750 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a student who is majoring in one of the STEM fields and is actively involved with the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Andy Swanson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Angela Woody Information Systems Study Abroad Scholarship (2918)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicants must be full time students and be in good standing with UW-Eau Claire. Students who are majoring in Information Systems and have been accepted to study abroad programs offered by the Center for International Education will be given preference. If no applicants are majoring in Information Systems, any student in the College of Business is eligible to be considered. The scholarship should go to a recipient whose benefit in receiving it would likely be transformative - i.e. for someone who hasn't had prior cultural immersion experiences.
Preference should be given to a student who has some level of financial need but the department will make the final decision on the recipient who would benefit the most from the award.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Angela Woody in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ann Devroy Scholarship (1122)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Recipient must show exceptional promise and ability as a journalist, including demonstrated interest in, and aptitude for, a reporting or editing career. Outstanding contributions to on-campus journalism, including excellence in reporting and commitment to the high journalistic standards exemplified by Ann Devroy in her career.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Established in 1998 to recognize the outstanding journalistic work of 1970 alumna Ann Devroy (1948-1997) and stimulate and assist journalism students to emulate her professional achievements.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two separate thank you letters addressed to Carla Broyles and Mark Matthews, respectively, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ann Egeland Blugold Promise Scholarship (2800)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire and recipients must also come from a hometown with a population of 2,000 or less, with preference for graduates of Iola-Scandinavia High School.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $1,000 renewal awards for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ann Egeland in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ann Gunderson Thornburg WAES (1499)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Ann Gunderson.
Anna M. Thurston Scholarship (1296)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Open to a chemistry education or physical science teaching major. The applicant must be making progress towards meeting the requirements for the education degree. Preference will be given to applicants with financial need.
Donor Background:
Anna Thurston was a long-time chemistry professor at UW-Eau Claire. The late Charlotte Grinsel specified that a portion of her estate be added to the Anna M. Thurston Scholarship Fund established on the retirement of Ms. Thurston from the University.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Anna M. White Scholarship (0051)
One scholarship of $1,400 is available.
This scholarship is available to assist a junior or senior level Elementary Education major with an above average GPA. The student must have illustrated within the department that they are serious about a career in the teaching field.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Anna White in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ardis N. McAfee Scholarship Fund (2457)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $4,250 are available.
Admitted undergraduate or graduate nursing students enrolled in the nursing program. Must have an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher and show promise in nursing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Aric J. Steffen Accounting & Finance Scholarship (2496)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time, UW-Eau Claire junior or senior accounting or finance major. The recipient must have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above, and have plans to enter the accounting or finance profession.
The successful recipient must have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities. Preference given to a student from a rural area who embraces career opportunities in metropolitan areas.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Aric J. Steffen, who grew up working on a dairy farm near Glenwood City, WI, attended UW-Eau Claire and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting and business finance in 2005. Aric aspired to making a difference in his chosen field and credits his UW-Eau Claire education for providing the confidence and inspiration to explore career opportunities beyond his dreams. As a result, Aric has forged a successful accounting and finance career in New York City, first as an auditor with Ernst & Young and now as controller for Greenlight Capital, Inc. As a UW-Eau Claire undergraduate, Aric was the recipient of the International Education Scholarship. Because of the life-changing experiences provided by UW-Eau Claire, Aric is inspired to give back to the university to provide similar opportunities to like-minded Accounting and Finance undergraduate students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Aric Steffen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Arlene Olsen Memorial Scholarship (6079)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a new or returning student, full or part-time enrollment, with a GPA of at least 3.0. Recipient must demonstrate campus or community service.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Betsy Mommsen Schmidt and Tim Schmidt in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Arlyn & Sandra Gravunder Scholarship (0175)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Senior status (fall graduates are eligible). Student must be a Kinesiology major or minor, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and be involved in community service.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Arlyn Gravunder worked as a custodian at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire from 1967-1989. He was a fan of all student and sports, especially basketball. He was a charter member of the Backcourt Club for basketball and instrumental in getting bus trips for adult fans traveling to away basketball games where fans had as good of a time on the bus as at the game. Later, Arlyn became a true fan of women’s volleyball. He was always ready to show future students and families around the campus. Upon his death in 1989, his family established the Arlyn W. and Sandra L. Gravunder Scholarship to honor his love of UW-Eau Claire students and athletics. Sandra Gravunder received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW-Eau Claire and taught in the Business Education Department at Chippewa Valley Technical College from 1969-2001.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Joy Klimpke in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Arnold "Skip" Widdes Scholarship (6047)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a first year full-time student.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Skip Widdes in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Arnold & Lois Domer Scholarship (1606)
Three scholarships of $5,000 are available.
For a continuing sophomore, junior or senior whose performance exemplifies excellence. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. First preference will be given to a student who is in the first generation in their family to attend a university.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
'Arnie' Domer was a true self-made man. Through years of dedication and effort, he surmounted humble beginnings and many obstacles, eventually working his way to a position of exceptional success and esteem in the Eau Claire community. He and his wife Lois were the founders of Arnie's Ski & Garden Center. He was a hard-driving businessman with a very soft heart, especially for animals and for young people. Arnie believed in loyalty, honesty and hard work, and his life was a living example of all three.
Once they achieved their hard-earned success, Arnie and Lois were committed to the goal of reaching back to help young people reach their aspirations. This scholarship honors and celebrates the life of Arnie Domer through its support of a young person who demonstrates the attributes he so deeply valued.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Trustees of the Arnold and Lois Domer Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Arnold A. & Eleanor D. Lamberg Teacher Education Scholarship (1239)
A variable number of awards up to $1,900 is available.
The recipient should be accepted into the one of the Teacher Education programs (Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary Education) and have good potential for a career in education.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Information:
Arnold Lamberg and his late wife, Eleanor, were both UW-Eau Claire alumni who spent their careers in service of public education, teaching and administration.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Arthur Murray Memorial Journalism Award (0006)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,800 are available.
Students do not apply for this award. Candidates are nominated by the advisor or supervisor of the named publications below. If you wish to be considered for this award, contact your advisor.
Recipient's service may be in reporting, copy writing, layout, editing, artwork, or any related function to a University publication, including: The View, The Spectator, The Flip Side, Connections, WUEC-FM, TV-10, NOTA, and UW-Eau Claire News Bureau's news releases, as well as meritorious performance of a student for a University web publication. The recipient must be a continuing student.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Arthur Thorson Scholarship (0001)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to worthy students with preference for North High School graduates in Eau Claire. The award will go to the candidate possessing the highest need combined with academic achievement.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Susan Tietz and Barbara Wathke, nieces of Arthur Thorson, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Artise Patrick Scholarship (2857)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first year student majoring in special education or social work.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
This $1,000 award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire and continues to major in either social work or special education.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship honors the life of Artise S. Patrick (1936-2005). Artise was the mother of University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire alumni, Lisa (Patrick) Redfearn Class of 1979. Lisa initially followed in the footsteps of her mother and received a bachelor’s degree in Science majoring in Elementary and Special Education and became a teacher in Florida. Lisa chose to name this scholarship after her mother, a woman who taught Lisa so much about life, honor and respect of all people, which ultimately led to Lisa’s career change to Clinical Social Work.
Artise, originally from Edina, Minnesota, taught Special Education for over 40 years in Wisconsin, predominantly in the Menomonee Falls School District. She was a pioneer of teaching methods and created curriculum for her mentally handicapped students, long before there was a notion to educate mentally handicapped children in a public-school setting. Artise assisted not only her students, but their families while working closely with her colleagues in a team approach.
Artise knew her students were children with many strengths and the ability to learn despite their handicaps. She always saw the potential in each child and expected her students to grow and learn in whatever way was appropriate for them... she was innovative and practical. She expertly adapted materials and equipment to help meet their needs and provided the least restrictive environment before this was mandated in Special Education, through a federal law, PL 94-142 of 1975. In fact, Wisconsin’s state education system was ahead of the federal law mandate and Artise assisted a state team in putting together a similar state law before PL 94-142 was implemented in the country. She assisted the parents of her students by providing guidance, parenting strategies and reinforced a team approach to educating her students. Artise was loved by her students and their families.
She was a force to be reckoned with and advocated for her students in many ways, which earned tremendous respect from her colleagues, the Menomonee Falls School District, the community and the state of Wisconsin, which resulted in many awards and accolades throughout her career. She was Teacher of the Year many times over and was highlighted in a local documentary on a Milwaukee television station. Artise was an excellent teacher who taught from her heart, for the love of the children, and not for the accolades. She had a truly successful career!
Her husband, three children, extended family and friends loved her dearly and this scholarship is offered to a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student of Social Work or Education as a tribute to Artise S. Patrick.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Lisa Redfearn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
ArtScape on Main Scholarship (6017)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student pursuing art as a career or for personal enrichment. Being a former or current ArtScape on Main contributor is a plus.
In order to be considered for this scholarship an application must be submitted by February 1. Attendance at ArtScape on Main unveiling on April 9, 2019, and participating in ArtScape on Main activities is expected of the winner.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Rice Lake Main Street Association in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Arvid M. and Irene H. Anderson Memorial Scholarship (3006)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman enrolled full-time and majoring in education at UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains enrolled full-time, maintains good academic standing, and remains an education major.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Charlene and Thomas Buttner in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Atherton Family Scholarship (2101)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $4,000 are available.
There are three categories for consideration. Check each one for renewal process. There is no academic major requirements for any of these categories.
Financial need is not a factor.
First priority is for the annual scholarship to go to any descendants of Thusnelda and Walter Richards and Beverly and William Atherton. Any Richards/Atherton descendants interested in being considered will be responsible for identifying themselves in writing to the UW-Eau Claire Dean of Students office with the request they be considered for the scholarship. Individuals accepted to UW-Eau Claire who have been recommended by the Athertons also should receive consideration.
Second priority shall be given to a student accepted to UW-Eau Claire who specifically states in writing at the time of their acceptance that they would like to be considered for the Atherton Family Scholarship. If the scholarship as awarded to a student matching either of these criteria it may be renewed for three years provided the recipient remains enrolled at UW-Eau Claire, maintains satisfactory academic progress and there are no other qualified recipients.
If there are no students who qualify under the preceding two criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to an outstanding UW-Eau Claire student participating in the Blugold Marching Band, who shall be selected by the band director. The student must be in at least their second year as a member, exhibit a passion for the band, and have strong leadership qualities. The scholarship in this category is not intended to be renewed.
Thank You Letter Instructions: As a condition of acceptance, recipients are expected to write an acknowledgement letter addressed to the Atherton family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Audrey Bryan Memorial Nursing Scholarship (1300)
One scholarship of $1,800 is available.
The recipient must be enrolled as a graduate student, full or part-time in nursing. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate a strong interest and enthusiasm for working with families with children.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Bryan was a member of the School of Nursing faculty from 1987 until her death in 2001. Audrey was an enthusiastic pediatric nurse practitioner, a passionate educator, and a dedicated researcher. She cared deeply about families and was especially committed to assisting families to be successful and to enjoy parenting their young children. "Children will challenge us. If they didn't, we would never let them go to learn new things, to do new things....to become the person they will become," she said.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rev. Thomas Bryan and Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Axel and Ellen Peterson Scholarship (0017)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Senior accepted into one of the Teacher Education programs (Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary Education). Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Participation in community, university, or school service.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Eileen Emberson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Badger Boys State Scholarship (UWEC)
This $1,000 scholarship is available to incoming first-year students at UW-Eau Claire who attended Badger Boys State at UW-Eau Claire. Students must fill out the admissions scholarship application or contact the admissions office if past the scholarship deadline to indicate their attendance to qualify.
Financial need is not a factor.
Baker-Smith Musicology Fund (0194)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
The recipient must be a full-time music major with at least 90 semester hours completed at the time the award is received. The award is in recognition of excellence in the areas of Music History and Theory.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. David A. Baker and Beverly Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Barbara David Nursing Scholarship (2550)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to nursing students, with preference given to students at the Marshfield campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Barbara J. Brenner Tremble Memorial Scholarship (0169)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
To be eligible, a student must have a health-related disability, with preference for a student who has cystic fibrosis. The student must be in good academic standing and admitted with full standing. Preference is also for given to juniors and seniors and to students who show financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 1988 following the death of Barbara Brenner Tremble, a 1984 nursing graduate who died of cystic fibrosis. Despite battling the disease her entire life, she was dedicated to learning and was a positive influence on all those around her. She valued the importance of maintaining and making the most of good health.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John Tremble, Barbara's spouse, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Barbara Ketcham-Mednick Blugold Promise Scholarship (2186)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire. This scholarship has a primary preference for graduate from Green Bay Preble High School who is planning to study in Communications or Journalism. If no student meets this criteria, the scholarship will not be awarded that year and will be available for the next academic year.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barbara Ketcham-Mednick in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Barbara Lozar Memorial Psychology Scholarship (2078)
Two scholarships of $750 are available.
Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior psychology major with a resident psychology GPA of 3.5. Preference will be given to students who have English as a second language, or who are bilingual, or have demonstrated involvement with English language learners.
Special consideration will be given to students who are members of unrepresented groups or have demonstrated financial need.
Donor Background:
Dr. Barbara Ložar joined the department of psychology faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1972. She was one of the first women to chair a department in the College of Arts and Sciences and was a leader in most of the curricular initiatives that took place during her tenure at UW-Eau Claire.
Dr. Ložar was a scholar, through and through. Hers was a life of continual learning, and of promoting the learning of others. She was as committed to the success of her first year at-risk students, as she was to the success of her graduate students.
Her deep interest in learners who use English as a second language arose from her own history of entering junior high school in the United States, speaking no English. A self-taught English speaker, she developed a command of the language that few native speakers ever achieve.
Dr. Ložar dedicated her entire adult life to serving the University and its psychology department tirelessly and with unfailing dedication. Her love of learning, her passion for the University, and her contributions to the University community were unsurpassed.
Dr. Ložar passed away in 2011. After nearly four decades of continuous service, she was among the longest serving members of the faculty. Family, colleagues, alumni, and friends established the Barbara Ložar Memorial Psychology Scholarship to honor her legacy.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donors" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Barron County Sunrise Rotary/Service Above Self Scholarship (6018)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student in good academic standing who has earned a minimum of 12 credits. There is a preference for students from Barron County involved in service-oriented activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barron County Sunrise Rotary Club Members in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Barry Wold Blugold Promise Scholarship (2909)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,250 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $1,250 renewal awards for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barry Wold in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bauer Built Family Health Nursing Fund (1767)
One scholarship of $2,300 is available.
The recipient must be a student in the College of Nursing focusing specifically in family health nursing. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need and show promise in the nursing profession.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established with a gift from Bauer Built of Durand, WI through the efforts of Jerry Bauer, president of Bauer Built and a 1974 UW-Eau Claire graduate, to recognize the great need for and shortage of health-care professionals in our state and nation. The gift was matched by the Casper Foundation challenge grant.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Jerry Bauer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Beckstrom Geology Major Scholarship (1663)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicants must be comprehensive geology majors with outstanding academic records and a minimum GPA in major coursework of 3.0. Applicants must have completed GEOL 312 (Mineralogy-Petrology I) with a grade of at least a B. In addition, leadership and participation in extracurricular activities will be considered.
Academic accomplishments will be the major criterion for selection, but recipients must also demonstrate financial need.
Previous recipients of the Beckstrom Geology Major Scholarship are ineligible to reapply.
Scholarship Information:
This scholarship was established in 2005 by Gregory Beckstrom (UW-EC Geology '84) of Minneapolis, MN. Gregory worked for more than 25 years in the environmental consulting industry and retired from industry in 2017.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gregory Beckstrom in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Belva M. Zwygart Gerontological Nursing Scholarship (1621)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
Recipient must be a BSN student in the Nursing program who is in good standing in the program with at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA and who works in a long-term care facility (either nursing home or assisted living). Preference given to a first-generation college student.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Zwygart-Stauffacher and Mr. Paul Stauffacher in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Belz-Nelson Graduate in CSD Scholarship (2835)
Three scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student accepted into the graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders for the fall semester of the current year. It will be awarded to a student who is from an underrepresented or under-served population who has financial need.
The award is renewable for a second year provided the recipient maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Cynthia Nelson, who received both her bachelor's and master's degrees from UW-Eau Claire's CSD program in the 1970s. Her sister and brother-in-law, who are UW-Eau Claire graduates as well, created this scholarship. They are passionate about the importance of education and providing access to graduate study to people of all backgrounds.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James and Karen Belz in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ben and Marian Anderson Nursing Scholarship (2907)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This award will go to a student who is in or accepted into the undergraduate nursing program and must have financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire scholarship award standards. Students who are completing their undergraduate nursing degree through the UWEC Marshfield site may be considered every other year.
Donor Background:
This Scholarship was established in 2022 by Ben & Marian Anderson of Eau Claire, WI. Ben & Marian both earned their Bachelor's of Science of Nursing and Master's of Science of Nursing from UWEC. Marian & Ben practice nursing as nurse practitioners for local clinics. Ben & Marian are Christians. They have been blessed to serve on several domestic & international mission trips and to volunteer locally. They feel God has blessed them and they wish to share God’s blessings to help others. Ben & Marian have had a lifelong passion for education and wish to assist others pursuing a career in nursing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ben and Marian Anderson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation within 30 days of receiving notification of the award.
Benedictine Scholarship (2179)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared pre-practicum undergraduate major in health care administration who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in the health care field. To qualify for the award, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Students who have had volunteer or work experience within a senior care setting and who have demonstrated the Benedictine Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice in their actions will be given preference.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to 'Dear Friends' at Benedictine in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bernard and Anne Hirsch International Study Abroad Fund (1515)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need to allow them to participate in a study abroad experience.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to George Hirsch in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bernard and Marianne Johnson Sustainability Scholarship (2902)
Two scholarships of $2,000 available.
This scholarship is awarded to students pursuing the Sustainability and Climate Action certificate.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Bernard Johnson recognizes the importance of taking care of our environment and realizes the consequences if we don’t use scientific evidence to actively heal our world. When he heard about UW-Eau Claire’s new Sustainability and Climate Action Certificate, he jumped at the chance to help students interested in pursuing this degree. The Bernard and Marianne Johnson Scholarship is Bernard’s way of helping to insure the world will continue to exist long past his 94 years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bernard Johnson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Berniece Wagner Nursing Scholarship (1132)
Four scholarships of $3,000 are available.
Awarded to outstanding nursing majors who have shown at least B+ academic competence in previous college coursework, and demonstrated good motivation and commitment to the nursing profession.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John Mangels, nephew of Berniece and Gerald Hawkenson, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bert and Lucy Mason Scholarship (0191)
Three scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Awarded annually to an employee or dependent of an employee of Mason Shoe Manufacturing Company or any of its subsidiaries. This is a need-based scholarship with certain academic requirements. The scholarship is renewable for four years dependent on satisfactory progress toward a degree.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Bertelson Education Fund (0188)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
To be eligible, a student must be an undergraduate elementary education major. The individual must be a full-time student with a resident GPA of 3.50 or higher, and have demonstrated high potential for success as an elementary teacher.
The award is to be applied to tuition/fees and other educational expenses while the recipient is student teaching.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Ken Bertelson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Beryl E. Steinbring Keyboard Scholarship (0176)
One scholarship of $100 is available.
Applicants must be accepted into a music major program in keyboard studies in the Department of Music and Theatre Arts. This scholarship is to assist freshmen who show promise as performers.
Financial need may be considered.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Betsy Kell Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship (2595)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship is for incoming students who have demonstrated a commitment to creating a diverse community. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must have financial need.
This scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient meets the following criteria:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Continued financial need
- Active participation in learning community on campus
- Participate in a transformative learning experience
- Meet regularly with campus mentor
- Engage with community mentor who recipient has developed a plan of action with
- Attend annual dinner with other Chancellor's Diversity Leaders recipients, donors, mentors, and university executive leaders
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Betsy Kell in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Beverly and Dale Dick Memorial Vocal Scholarship (2379)
Two scholarships from $1,000 up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student participating in any of the vocal music groups at UW-Eau Claire. Preference will be given to vocal music majors who are active in the department and who provide leadership through their performance and engagement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Beverly and R. Dale Dick.
Beverly graduated from Stephen's College in Columbia, Missouri in 1952, majoring in voice. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York in 1955, where she was awarded the Performer's Certificate. She obtained her Master of Arts in Music from the University of Missouri in 1958. She began her career as a musician as director of music at the First Presbyterian Church in Hays, Kansas. She presented voice solos at Fort Hays Kansas State College and in churches in the community, while also teaching voice students privately. In 1967, she joined the UW-Eau Claire faculty as instructor and later as an assistant professor of Music. She taught voice, voice pedagogy, voice literature and performance practice. She performed soprano roles in recitals and oratorios and other programs at the university and in other venues in the Eau Claire community. She retired from the university in 1998. Known as a talented performer and voice coach, she was loved by her students as a professional mentor and role model.
Dale graduated from Northwestern University in 1952 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and obtained his Masters and PhD in Psychology from the University of Missouri in 1958. He started his teaching career as an assistant professor of psychology at Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1958. He was promoted to associate professor in 1962 and to full professor in 1964. He and Beverly came to UW-Eau Claire in 1966 where he continued his career as the dean of the graduate school until 1981 and as a professor of psychology until his retirement in 1998. Dr. Dick was known as a tough professor, but was admired, respected and loved by students and colleagues. He enjoyed learning about any topic, teaching, woodworking and sailing.
Beverly and Dale were married in June of 1955. They had two sons, Gregory and Jeffrey, and seven grandchildren.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Dick Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bill Appleyard Memorial Scholarship (6044)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year or continuing full-time students who are active or former military members or dependents of active or former military members.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Bill Appleyard in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Bill Meiser Memorial Scholarship for Excellence: Teaching Physical Education (2871)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This award is available to support student achievement in curriculum and instruction for public school and community-based programs.
Recipients must be a declared major or minor in one of the kinesiology fields (excluding coaching), be pre-student teaching, and have a minimum major GPA of 3.0. Recipients must also be currently enrolled in or have completed KINS 290, KINS 300, KINS 301, KINS 302, and KINS 327. The recipient must receive advisor and/or faculty approval and support for the selected project.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate initiative and leadership; creativity in planning; confidence in moving beyond a purely skills-based approach (i.e., bottom to top sequence, master X before moving on to Y); and the ability to work independently in researching innovative curriculum and instruction.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr Mary Jordan Meiser, Mark William Meiser, and Susan Meiser Papp initiated this fund to honor the memory and contributions of Bill Meiser: UWEC Teacher and Coach.
If there were one phrase capturing the professional life of Bill Meiser, it would be his innate passion for teaching and coaching, for instilling in his students the value of every child’s, every adolescent’s capacity to learn. Although grounded in research and experience, his creative and innovative approaches seemed to flow from a magical formula that honored both diversity and individuality, providing a model for students and athletes as they progressed to their goals as future educators. His mentorship, whether in a classroom, on the field, in his office (and sometimes his back yard,) influenced both their personal and professional lives, fostering relationships with Bill long after they left campus. For those who wonder if there is a legacy in teaching, absolutely yes.
In 1960, Bill Meiser received a bachelor’s degree in physical education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he also began his education in athletic training and sports injuries. Though prepared to teach physical education and coach at all levels, his primary emphasis was elementary education, which remained a major focus throughout his career. He taught Physical Education K-12 and coached all sports at Fall River WI School District until 1964, when he returned to graduate school.
During his master’s degree program at the University of Colorado-Boulder, Bill once again worked as an athletic trainer, this time for the Colorado Buffalo’s football team. He later did additional graduate work at the University of Oregon, concentrating on anatomy, the application into athletic training and sports injuries.
Bill returned to Wisconsin as Coordinator of Elementary Physical Education for the Eau Claire Public Schools. In 1968, he joined the faculty at UW-Eau Claire, where he retired as associate professor of Kinesiology in 1997. During his 29 years at UW-EC, his primary responsibility was the preparation of teachers. His areas of expertise included curriculum and instruction in elementary physical education, health, and athletic training. In 1968, Bill initiated what is today’s Athletic Training Program, serving as its coordinator until 1977. He also became UW-EC’s head coach for track and field.
Between 1972 and 1985, together with assistant coach Keith Daniels and graduate assistant Randy Wilber, Bill guided the track and field program from last in conference to steady improvement. Beginning in 1978, UWEC athletes were competitive enough to qualify for participation in national championships in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track, with Bill Langhout emerging as the Blugolds first national champion (marathon) in 1980. Many consider these coaches’ progress to be the foundation of today’s program, which has continued a tradition of success in conference and national competition.
Believing in community outreach, Bill initiated the All-Comers summer track meets for the Eau Claire area, bringing participants of all ages to campus. He was also a founding member of the Indianhead Track Club, again welcoming anyone with an interest in the field. With colleagues, Mary Mero and Bob Scott, the Kids’ Summer Gymnastics/Swimming program, Bill as swimming coordinator and instructor, took its place among summer’s community activities at McPhee. His expertise in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries also found its way into area high schools, where coaches and young athletes found Bill a valuable resource.
His interest in cognition and motor skill development led Bill to Lincoln Elementary School, specifically to their limited English Pre-K Hmong children. Would combining age-appropriate physical activities enhance second language development? He also taught these children how to fish with cane poles off the Madison Street Bridge. A story cloth by these Hmong mothers is a family treasure.
If there were a single philosophy underlying his teaching career, it was his firm belief that all children can learn, thus approaching teaching as a wholistic process. Similarly, in coaching, he understood the development of young adults, a concern for the emotional and mental impact of competing. In brief, he knew not just the mechanics of sports, but which approaches promote or deter learning.
Bill’s teaching career was marked by a devotion to excellence in education, and through his students, to improving the quality of life for children and adults in the community. Former students recall the ways he provided a model for working with people in a wide range of challenging situations, his enthusiasm, his creative and innovative teaching methods, as well as his ability to instill a sense of self-worth and confidence in achieving their goals.
Outside of UW-EC, and in keeping with his career, Bill mentored high school and college students working at Treeland’s Resort, where he managed the resort’s boathouse and started a Tots’ Fishing Trip for guests’ children. An early internet enthusiast, he managed the resort’s website and provided weekly fishing reports for the Chippewa Flowage. The website also became a landing spot for his nature photography of the Flowage. An avid and successful musky hunter, Bill enjoyed all the outdoor activities in season: bow-hunting deer, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling on frozen Lake Chippewa.
A personal and professional life well-lived, Bill Meiser died from a brain tumor in the fall of 2009.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Meiser in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bill Meiser Memorial Scholarship: Excellence in Coaching (2872)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The Meiser Coaching Scholarship awards outstanding achievement in KINS 492, the practicum required of coaching minors. The award will be presented at the completion of KINS 492 to a student fulfilling the course requirements “above and beyond” in his or her completed portfolio. Successful students will have demonstrated leadership, creative and innovative thinking, and the ability to take a deep dive into researching new approaches for teaching and coaching in their sport. Further, the successful student will have shown their ability to interact and connect with young athletes in meaningful ways: understanding adolescent development and the impact of competing at a specific grade level; coaching being more than the mechanics of sport; and respect for individual differences.
Recipients must be junior or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in major/minor courses and be completing a practicum outside of UW-Eau Claire.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr Mary Jordan Meiser, Mark William Meiser, and Susan Meiser Papp initiated this fund to honor the memory and contributions of Bill Meiser: UWEC Teacher and Coach.
If there were one phrase capturing the professional life of Bill Meiser, it would be his innate passion for teaching and coaching, for instilling in his students the value of every child’s, every adolescent’s capacity to learn. Although grounded in research and experience, his creative and innovative approaches seemed to flow from a magical formula that honored both diversity and individuality, providing a model for students and athletes as they progressed to their goals as future educators. His mentorship, whether in a classroom, on the field, in his office (and sometimes his back yard,) influenced both their personal and professional lives, fostering relationships with Bill long after they left campus. For those who wonder if there is a legacy in teaching, absolutely yes.
In 1960, Bill Meiser received a bachelor’s degree in physical education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he also began his education in athletic training and sports injuries. Though prepared to teach physical education and coach at all levels, his primary emphasis was elementary education, which remained a major focus throughout his career. He taught Physical Education K-12 and coached all sports at Fall River WI School District until 1964, when he returned to graduate school.
During his master’s degree program at the University of Colorado-Boulder, Bill once again worked as an athletic trainer, this time for the Colorado Buffalo’s football team. He later did additional graduate work at the University of Oregon, concentrating on anatomy, the application into athletic training and sports injuries.
Bill returned to Wisconsin as Coordinator of Elementary Physical Education for the Eau Claire Public Schools. In 1968, he joined the faculty at UW-Eau Claire, where he retired as associate professor of Kinesiology in 1997. During his 29 years at UW-EC, his primary responsibility was the preparation of teachers. His areas of expertise included curriculum and instruction in elementary physical education, health, and athletic training. In 1968, Bill initiated what is today’s Athletic Training Program, serving as its coordinator until 1977. He also became UW-EC’s head coach for track and field.
Between 1972 and 1985, together with assistant coach Keith Daniels and graduate assistant Randy Wilber, Bill guided the track and field program from last in conference to steady improvement. Beginning in 1978, UWEC athletes were competitive enough to qualify for participation in national championships in Cross Country, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track, with Bill Langhout emerging as the Blugolds first national champion (marathon) in 1980. Many consider these coaches’ progress to be the foundation of today’s program, which has continued a tradition of success in conference and national competition.
Believing in community outreach, Bill initiated the All-Comers summer track meets for the Eau Claire area, bringing participants of all ages to campus. He was also a founding member of the Indianhead Track Club, again welcoming anyone with an interest in the field. With colleagues, Mary Mero and Bob Scott, the Kids’ Summer Gymnastics/Swimming program, Bill as swimming coordinator and instructor, took its place among summer’s community activities at McPhee. His expertise in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries also found its way into area high schools, where coaches and young athletes found Bill a valuable resource.
His interest in cognition and motor skill development led Bill to Lincoln Elementary School, specifically to their limited English Pre-K Hmong children. Would combining age-appropriate physical activities enhance second language development? He also taught these children how to fish with cane poles off the Madison Street Bridge. A story cloth by these Hmong mothers is a family treasure.
If there were a single philosophy underlying his teaching career, it was his firm belief that all children can learn, thus approaching teaching as a wholistic process. Similarly, in coaching, he understood the development of young adults, a concern for the emotional and mental impact of competing. In brief, he knew not just the mechanics of sports, but which approaches promote or deter learning.
Bill’s teaching career was marked by a devotion to excellence in education, and through his students, to improving the quality of life for children and adults in the community. Former students recall the ways he provided a model for working with people in a wide range of challenging situations, his enthusiasm, his creative and innovative teaching methods, as well as his ability to instill a sense of self-worth and confidence in achieving their goals.
Outside of UW-EC, and in keeping with his career, Bill mentored high school and college students working at Treeland’s Resort, where he managed the resort’s boathouse and started a Tots’ Fishing Trip for guests’ children. An early internet enthusiast, he managed the resort’s website and provided weekly fishing reports for the Chippewa Flowage. The website also became a landing spot for his nature photography of the Flowage. An avid and successful musky hunter, Bill enjoyed all the outdoor activities in season: bow-hunting deer, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling on frozen Lake Chippewa.
A personal and professional life well-lived, Bill Meiser died from a brain tumor in the fall of 2009.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Meiser in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Biology Excellence and Opportunity Award (2194)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming or transfer student who has a declared major program in biology. Preference will be given to students in groups traditionally underrepresented in biology.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This scholarship can be renewed for up to three years provided the student takes at least 24 credits per year and remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Margaret Bartelt in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Biomedical Engineering Scholarship (UWEC)
The UW-Eau Claire Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department faculty are pleased to offer this need-based scholarship for BME majors. The scholarship is paid in semester installments of $500 each for up to four semesters total. To receive the scholarship for each of the four semesters, the student must remain a BME major, and must maintain good academic standing and an overall GPA of at least 2.5. The Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department plans to award one scholarship each school year.
The fellowship is available to all BME students who have financial need as determined by the FAFSA, and who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering faculty will select a recipient from among eligible applicants based on student engagement in BME, future plans, level of financial need, and academic performance, although the latter is not a primary factor for consideration.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Department of Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering.
Birdell Snudden Scholarship (1062)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The applicant must have at least junior standing and have a resident GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to students with one or more of the following qualifications: a student with an internship or research experience at Beaver Creek Reserve; biology education majors who are currently enrolled in or have completed the methods course for teaching of biology; or a student who has held a position as naturalist at a park or summer youth camp. In the event that no applicants meet the desired goals, the next criteria should include fieldwork outside of the classroom in any area of biology.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Snudden Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
BJ and Bea Farmer Scholarship (2678)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Provided the recipient maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, the award will be renewed for three more years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Farmer Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Blake and Lori Grams Accounting Scholarship (1919)
Two scholarships of $2,000 are available.
Awarded to an outstanding accounting major, preference will be given to first generation students. The recipient must intend to work in the accounting profession upon graduation and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. The successful applicant for this award must have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities. At least one recipient should be underrepresented.
The scholarship is intended to be awarded to a new recipient each year.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
Donor Background:
Blake and Lori Grams established this scholarship to assist people to earn a college degree to improve their lives. Blake grew up in Eau Claire working through high school and college at the local Greyhound Bus Depot to pay his way through college. Blake graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1989 with an accounting degree. Blake has had successful career working at KPMG in the Twin Cities for nine years and working the last 20+ years at the Toro Company in Bloomington. He currently is the VP, Global Operations for this $3B+ company. He believes that his experiences at UW-Eau Claire are one of the key drivers of his success. Blake and Lori are inspired to give back to the communities that supported their success with the goal of providing assistance to others so they can achieve their dreams.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Blake and Lori Grams in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Blugold Access Scholarship (2979)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $10,000 are available.
Awarded to high achieving incoming students who demonstrate a passion for creating and upholding a diverse and closely knit campus community at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Recipients of Blugold Access Scholarships are selected from all backgrounds in order to reflect the spirit of togetherness and multidisciplinary excellence celebrated at UWEC.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.Application:| Admissions Scholarship Application|
Financial Need:|Not required|
Course of Study:|*Any Course of Study|
Student Status:|New Students|
Blugold Achievement Scholarship (UWEC)
This scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students who are first-generation college students or demonstrate significant financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid Office. Candidates must have a minimum of a 21 composite on the ACT (or 1060 SAT) or rank in the top 40% of their graduating class or have a minimum 3.4 GPA to be eligible for this scholarship.
$1,000 award for freshman year. Students who maintain a 3.25 GPA and take 24 credits per year will receive the scholarship for up to three additional years.
Blugold Athletic Training Alumni Scholarship (2673)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is available to students accepted into the Athletic Training program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by enthusiastic UW-Eau Claire Athletic Training alumni who wish to contribute to the next generation of Blugold Athletic Trainers.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Greg and Kaaren Barlow and Kevan and Rachel LaPorte in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Blugold Biomedical Innovator Scholarship at Mayo Clinic Health System (UWEC)
This scholarship is available to a high-achieving incoming UW-Eau Claire student who demonstrates strong potential for success in their undergraduate courses as well as passion for a career in medicine, health or biomedical sciences, aligned with the mission of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
The scholarship also provides the recipient access to a Mayo research experience during their UW-Eau Claire career. The recipient will participate in various activities and programs connected to the UW-Eau Claire/Mayo Research Collaboration, will speak annually about their research and academic activity, and will present their research to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board at least once during their undergraduate career.
Recipients who continue to demonstrate commitment to pursuing a degree and career path in medicine, health or biomedical sciences and maintain a 3.5 GPA will be eligible for renewals at $8,000 each year for up to three more years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mayo Clinic Health System in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Blugold Emergency Support Fund (2138)
Funding from the Blugold Emergency Support Fund is available to current UW-Eau Claire students, faculty, and staff who are experiencing crisis situations and require emergency financial support. Eligible student recipients will be determined by the Dean of Students Office in coordination with Financial Aid. Eligible faculty and staff recipients will be determined by Human Resources. Examples of crisis situations would be having suffered from a house fire or severe unforeseen medical expenses (not covered by insurance).
Donor Background:
The Blugold Emergency Support Fund was established in 2013 in an effort to provide financial support for students, faculty, and staff in crisis situations. The fund is primarily supported by donations from current UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, and students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: If comfortable doing so, recipients are encouraged to contact the UW-Eau Claire Foundation via mail or email with an explanation of how the funds from the Blugold Emergency Support Fund have impacted their financial situation.
Blugold Excellence Scholarship (UWEC)
The Blugold Excellence Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic performance. Candidates must have a minimum of a 30 ACT Composite (or 1360 SAT Total). Scholarship renewability is based on maintaining a 3.5 GPA and 30 completed credits at the end of each year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Blugold Fellowship Scholarship (1134)
As a Blugold Fellow you will be joining an elite group of individuals. Blugold Fellows comprise less than 1% of the incoming class and have gone on to be recognized as Goldwater Scholars and even one Rhodes Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship demonstrate a continued thirst for knowledge and are ready to begin faculty-student collaborative research freshman year.
During your freshman year you will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship and a $1,200 work stipend. These awards are renewable during your sophomore year under the stipulation that you maintain a 3.0 GPA during your freshman year and continue to conduct faculty-student research.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Blugold Freshman Geology Scholarship (2621)
Four scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to academically talented and motivated incoming freshmen. The awards will promote educational opportunities and encourage gifted academic leaders who are interested in majoring in geology.
Students who are majoring in Geology and Environmental Science and who have a demonstrated aptitude for the physical sciences will be considered for this scholarship. Candidates must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class or have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Preference will be given to candidates who show a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities, and outstanding leadership potential.
These are one-year awards, but if recipients maintain a minimum of a 3.2 GPA, successfully complete an introductory geology laboratory class (meaning one of the following: Earth Science, Physical Geology, Environmental Geology, or Societal Issues in Earth Science), and continue to make satisfactory progress toward a degree in geology, they will be eligible to apply for other Geology scholarships for their sophomore year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by enthusiastic UW-Eau Claire Geology alumni who wish to contribute to the next generation of Blugold geologists!
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Geology Department in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Blugold Incentive Scholarship (UWEC)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $3,000 are available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
This scholarship is renewable for a second year provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least 3.5 and completes 30 credits at the end of the first year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Blugold Materials Scholarship (2584)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This award is offered to incoming freshmen as a special opportunity to participate in a student-faculty research collaboration, as part of a Blugold Fellowship.
Preference is given to Materials Science & Engineering majors, but Materials Science majors are also eligible. This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities. Candidates must be co-awarded a Blugold Fellowship to be eligible for this award.
The recipient must complete a research project with a faculty member in the Materials Science & Engineering program during their first year on campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Blugold Multicultural Internship Scholarship (2741)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is participating in an internship in the community. The award will go to a student who is learning and networking in a professional area they are interested in, making connections, and networking in the community. The recipient must be actively involved with the Office of Multicultural Affairs and demonstrate significant financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid Office.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jacob Mosey in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Blugold Opportunity Scholarship (2740)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first-year student from an underrepresented group.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
The $2,500 award is renewable for a second year provided the student makes satisfactory academic progress with the university.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jacob Mosey in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bob Nowlan Critical Studies Scholarship (2994)
One scholarship of $1,750 is available.
This scholarship is open to any University student who has taken or is currently enrolled in a Critical Studies course, 200-level or above. The student must submit work that demonstrates a critical engagement with a concept or idea from a Critical Studies course.(Critical Studies courses are limited to ENGL prefix courses, or crosslisted WGSS courses 296 and 396 listed within the “Literature” distribution areas: American Ethnic, American post1865, American pre-1865, British post-1790, British pre-1790, Women’s, World/Postcolonial, and Theory, Popular Culture, and Film.)
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The Bob Nowlan Critical Studies Scholarship celebrates the analytic and illuminating interventions of one the English Department’s first faculty members in the Theory, Popular Culture and Film emphasis. Professor Nowlan taught at UWEC for 26 years, and in that time built profoundly enriching experiences and spaces for students to explore their critical thinking, creativity, and advocated for raising awareness on mental health and disability issues. Dr. Nowlan often wove his passion for music into his courses and was also the host and producer of the weekly radio show Insurgence, which first aired on WHYS 96.3 in 2005. Insurgence provided a platform for post-punk and indie music, especially from the British Isles, and progressive music of protest, struggle, and resistance.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bob Nowlan in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bobby Stark Blugold Promise Scholarship (2086)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
The recipient must be between 18 and 22 years of age at the time the scholarship is received.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by William and Diane Stark through the Bobby Stark Foundation. Bobby was born on January 1, 1988, as the youngest son of Bill and Diane Stark. He was a senior at North Canyon High School and was going to graduate in May 2006, but tragically lost his life on February 11 of that year, at the young age of 18.
Bobby was a young man who had a talent for making everyone around him feel better. He had a quick and infectious smile that made everyone who met him feel at home, and he was comfortable speaking with anyone -- whether they were 6 or 70.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to William and Diane Stark in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Brad and Kathy Hall Blugold Promise Scholarship (2075)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
One $2,000 award is available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive a $2,000 scholarship for three additional years.
Donor Background:
Brad Hall graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1998 with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting and his wife Kathy (Heidt) Hall transferred after her sophomore year to the University of Minnesota to complete a bachelor of science degree in nutrition. Brad is currently vice president and treasurer at Carlson Companies and Kathy is a registered dietician at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Scholarships allowed Brad to focus intently on academics and participate in extracurricular activities including track and field and various academic organizations. Brad and Kathy hope this scholarship will allow others to obtain a first-rate and well-rounded educational experience.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Brad and Kathy Hall in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Brad Patrick Olson Memorial (0876)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The applicant must have sophmore standing or above, and a major in IS, accounting, finance, management, marketing, business administration, or computer science. Eligible applicants must have overcome past academic difficulties through extra effort and academic accomplishment.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Patricia Olson in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Brady Foust Geospatial Analysis and Technology Double Major Scholarship (2791)
Four scholarships of $8,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to incoming first-year students majoring in geospatial analysis and technology. Recipients are required to have a second major with a preference for mathematics or computer science. Recipients could also have a second major in one of the following academic programs: business, English, French, German, history, economics, political science, biology, or art. Financial need is not a consideration. Recipient is required to have an official campus visit before Fall and meet with the Geography and Anthropology department to discuss academic plans.
The $8,000 scholarship will be renewed for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 and continues to major in geospatial analysis and technology as well as one of the subjects above.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Brady and Jeanne Foust in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Branden Atherton Memorial Music Scholarship (1669)
One scholarship of $8,900 is available.
One award per year to an outstanding music education major from any of the Waukesha or Chippewa Falls High Schools. The recipient shall be selected by the music education faculty scholarship committee. Should there be a year where there are no music education students from Waukesha or Chippewa Falls, the scholarship will not be awarded. It is the donors' intent that the music education faculty view this scholarship as a resource to attract and retain more outstanding and qualified music education majors from these high schools.
Eligible students must be planning to become music teachers, be active participants and leaders in music and teaching, serve as positive role models for their peers, and inspire those around them to higher levels of achievement.
This scholarship may be renewed for additional years, provided the recipient send a letter to the music education faculty scholarship committee requesting the scholarship be renewed and providing additional information on their activities and continued leadership as a music education major.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Branden Atherton was an outstanding senior music education major and student leader when he was killed on his 24th birthday in the October 16, 2005, collision of a bus carrying Chippewa Falls High School marching band members, teachers, chaperones and family members. This scholarship was established through memorial gifts received as a tribute to Branden's life and his role as a student leader who inspired those around him to great achievement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: As a condition of acceptance, recipients are expected to write an acknowledgement letter addressed to the Atherton family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Brett and Nick Erickson Family Scholarship (2284)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is available for students who have a sibiling with special needs. If no applicants meet these criteria, students who demonstrate that they have made an impact on individuals with special needs will be considered.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Families who have individuals with special needs encounter unique circumstances, including expenses. It also gives them countless opportunities for growth. Siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability have a rare opportunity to rise to the occasion and become compassionate and thoughtful young adults, with great potential to make a positive impact on their family and on society.
Paul and Mary Erickson ('86) created this scholarship in honor of Brett and Nick (Class of 2015) Erickson; two such siblings. One with autism and the other who embraced the challenges and opportunities; the two are best friends. This Blugold couple has created a legacy of giving back because of a true passion to help others. Both Paul and Mary majored in Journalism and their son Nick will soon graduate from UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Erickson Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Brian R. Schoeneck Health Care Administration Scholarship (2303)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
Applicants must be a declared pre-practicum undergraduate major in Health Care Administration who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in the health care field. Applicants must be sophomore level or higher and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Students must have graduated from a high school in Wisconsin and have volunteer or work experience within a not-for-profit senior organization in order to be eligible to receive this scholarship.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Brian Schoeneck in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bruce A. Larson Noble Statesmen Scholarship (1779)
One scholarship of $1,750 is available.
Recipients must be returning members to The Singing Statesmen in the year following the receipt of this scholarship. One recipient must be a non-music major in the ensemble and one recipient must be a music major. With these two recipients, efforts will be made to include a veteran member with multiple years in the ensemble, and a young member with one or two years in the ensemble. The recipients must bring musical leadership and character both in the ensemble and on campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Bruce Larson, a great friend of the University from St. Paul, MN. Mr. Larson, who was known to legions of Viennese Ball attendees as "Der Kaiser," was one of the most popular of Viennese Ball patrons because of his passion for the event and his steady attendance at the ball dressed as Kaiser Wilhelm. Mr. Larson also was well known as the gentleman with the roses - many lovely ladies attending the Viennese Ball have been greeted by "Der Kaiser" and received a red rose. Mr. Larson created the Noble Statesmen Scholarship in 2007 because of his great respect for the Singing Statesmen and their outstanding music. He hosted the Singing Statesmen and other groups in concert in St. Paul and was a long-time friend of the choral music program. Mr. Larson passed away in 2017.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Bruce A. Larson Noble Statesmen Viennese Ball Scholarship (1779)
One scholarship of $1,750 is available.
Recipients must be returning members to The Singing Statesmen in the year following the receipt of this scholarship. One recipient must be a non-music major in the ensemble and one recipient must be a music major. With these two recipients, efforts will be made to include a veteran member with multiple years in the ensemble, and a young member with one or two years in the ensemble. The recipients must bring musical leadership and character both in the ensemble and on campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Bruce Larson, a great friend of the University from St. Paul, MN. Mr. Larson, who was known to legions of Viennese Ball attendees as "Der Kaiser," was one of the most popular of Viennese Ball patrons because of his passion for the event and his steady attendance at the ball dressed as Kaiser Wilhelm. Mr. Larson also was well known as the gentleman with the roses - many lovely ladies attending the Viennese Ball have been greeted by "Der Kaiser" and received a red rose. Mr. Larson created the Noble Statesmen Scholarship in 2007 because of his great respect for the Singing Statesmen and their outstanding music. He hosted the Singing Statesmen and other groups in concert in St. Paul and was a long-time friend of the choral music program. Mr. Larson passed away in 2017.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Bruce Larson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bruce and Marlene Jannusch Global Awareness Fund (2008)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This fund will be used to provide scholarships or study grants to students in the department of philosophy and religious studies to help them achieve a goal to travel abroad. Preference will be given to students pursuing a major or minor in the department, however students pursuing a certificate are also eligible. Recipients need not be participating in the university's formal study abroad program. Rather, these funds may be awarded to students who submit proposals for travel and study.
Priority for selection shall include the fervent desire to travel and use those experiences to further academic pursuits or professional plans and academic excellence as current students. The intent of this award is for the recipient to plan their trip abroad with the determination and desire to absorb and gain the fullest benefit possible from that particular international experience.
Applicants may be allowed up to six months following graduation to submit to the Foundation their request for funds.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This fund was established in memory of Dr. Bruce Jannusch, professor emeritus of philosophy and religious studies, who died February 11, 2010. Bruce retired from UW-Eau Claire in 1997 after 29 years of teaching in the department and serving as department chair for six years.
Marlene was a faculty member at Mount Scenario College in Ladysmith, WI, for 28 years and chaired the department of teacher education for eight. She also sat on the MSC Board of Trustees. Marlene's original commentaries aired on Wisconsin Public Radio for 10 years. She has published two books and authored numerous professional articles and social commentaries.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter that includes information about their international travel plans to Dr. Marlene Jannusch in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Bruce Galde Memorial WAES (0390)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Bruce Galde and endowed through his estate.
Bruce Gelvin Anthropology and Conservation Scholarship (2729)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing an anthropology certificate who has taken a course in conservation or sustainability. The recipient must be in good academic standing.
The scholarship is renewable for one additional year if the student remains in good academic standing and continues toward the completion of an anthropology certificate.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bruce Gelvin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
BUS Stock Pitch Competition Scholarship (2224)
A variable number of scholarships up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to the winners of the FIN339/439 stock pitch competition.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Business and Estate Advisers Return-to-Learn Scholarship (6059)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to incoming or continuing students who have had a break of at least 2 years in their education. Recipients must intend to begin their education in the business area, may express interest in entrepeneuership, and plan to work in the Barron County area. There is one fall award and one spring award.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Business and Estate Advisers in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Cabaret Choral Fund Scholarship (Cabaret)
Awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Cabaret Jazz Scholarship (Cabaret)
Awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Cabaret Tech Staff Fund Scholarship (Cabaret)
Awarded to students who contribute to the success of Cabaret through efforts in technical theatre support.
Financial need is not a factor.
CAK Blugold Promise Scholarship (1965)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in a town with a population of 5,000 or less in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Caldwell and Georgia Johnson Scholarship (0102)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The recipient must be a music major with at least junior standing at the time of the award. Preference is given those music majors with a music education-choral emphasis.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Caldwell and Georgia Johnson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Calvin & Suzanne Schmidt WAES (0830)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Calvin and Suzanne Schmidt.
Calvin King Quayle Theatre Scholarship (2011)
One scholarship of $950 is available.
This scholarship is to assist new or continuing theatre arts students who show promise in theatre arts. Students with financial need are given first consideration.
Donor Background:
Dr. Quayle loved to read and learn and share what he had learned. He was head of the speech and theatre department at UW-Eau Claire and had a great love for the theatre. He acted in plays in high school and designed sets for, acted in, and directed plays in college. He made many contributions to the arts in the Eau Claire community.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Virginia Quayle in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
CARE Center Founders Scholarship (2492)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Available to new, incoming freshman math secondary education majors, with preference given to students who have prior tutoring experience and a passion for helping others be successful in math. This scholarship will be awarded in tandem with employment in the CARE Center.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
The funds for this award will only be released to the recipient after meeting with the Mathematics Chair. When you arrive on campus please schedule a meeting with the Mathematics Chair at mathematics@uwec.edu or 715-836-3301.
Donor Background:
Stemming from her love of mathematics and her desire to help everyone succeed in math, Dr. Susan Harrison founded the CARE Center in the Spring of 2010 - a place where one's Confidence in Algebra can be Revived and Energized as tutors and instructors take CARE to Challenge students, Affirm their efforts, Rejoice with them when they succeed, and Encourage them along the way. Dr. Harrison began the practice of hiring incoming secondary education math majors as CARE Center tutors to provide them with the opportunity to Confirm and Assess their desire to teach while Refining and Expanding their tutoring skills.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Susan Harrison, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Care Providers of Minnesota Scholarship (2178)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared pre-practicum undergraduate major in health care administration who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in the health care field. To qualify for the award, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Students who have had volunteer or work experience within a senior care setting in Minnesota will be given preference.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Patti Cullen at Care Providers of Minnesota in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Cargill, Inc., Information Systems Scholarship (0213)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
Eligible students must be full-time junior or senior IS majors, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25. Other considerations include past academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities, and future plans.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cargill Inc. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Carl and Ebba Schildt Memorial Scholarship (0031)
One scholarship of $350 is available.
This scholarship is open to biology students who will have junior or senior standing at the start of the upcoming fall semester and have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to William Schildt and Linda Heyde in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Carl and Eloise Pohlad Scholarship (1261)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming full-time freshman from Minnesota that intends to major in accounting and work in the profession upon graduation. The applicant must have participated in school or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established as a manifestation of the Pohlad's esteem for the department of accounting and finance in preparation of accountants for the profession. In addition, the Pohlad’s wished to recognize the importance of a recipient’s broad range of activities—both academic and non-academic.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Carl and Eloise Pohlad Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Carl and Rhonda Holmquist Scholarship (1934)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Available annually to incoming freshmen who are Jackson County residents and graduates of Black River Falls High School. It will provide financial assistance to full-time students who, through their pre-college academic success and extracurricular activities, have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and leadership to school and community.
Preference will be given to Black River Falls School District applicants although students residing in other districts in Jackson County will be considered after special nomination by the scholarship committee.
Financial need is a consideration, as determined by the counselors who select the recipient. This is a one-year scholarship to be awarded for freshman year only.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Carl and Rhonda Holmquist in 2009. Carl and Rhonda both have undergraduate and graduate degrees from UW-Eau Claire. After graduation, they moved to Black River Falls in 1977 and have spent their entire careers working in the Black River Falls community. This scholarship is evidence of their shared value of higher education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Carl and Rhonda Holmquist in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Carol and Willard Korn Information Systems Scholarship (1809)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
The recipient must be a full-time junior or senior information systems student, who has a cumulative and major GPA of at least 3.0. Other considerations include past academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities and future plans.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2007 by Willard (Bill) and Carol Korn. In 1968 Bill began developing the IS program in the College of Business. He taught at UW-Eau Claire for more than 30 years and was the IS Department Chair when he retired in the year 2000. Carol received her BS in Nursing degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1979. She worked at Sacred Heart Hospital until her retirement in 2004 and she also taught Health Careers through the Eau Claire Co-operative Education Association (Cesa) District 9. Both have been active in the community and University over the years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Carol and Willard Korn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Carol and Willard Korn Nursing Scholarship (1809)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
The recipient must be enrolled in one of the programs offered through the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and must show financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards. The student must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have demonstrated promise as a future nursing professional.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2007 by Willard (Bill) and Carol Korn. Carol received her BS in Nursing degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1979. She worked at Sacred Heart Hospital until her retirement in 2004 and also taught Health Careers through the Eau Claire Co-operative Education Association (Cesa) District 9. In 1968 Bill began developing the IS program in the College of Business. He taught at UW-Eau Claire for more than 30 years and was the IS Department Chair when he retired in 2000. Both have been active in the community and University over the years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Carol and Willard Korn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Carol Krohn Scholarship (2095)
This scholarship will be automatically awarded to incoming Royall High School seniors who are accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This scholarship may be renewed for up to three years provided the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress. If there are no incoming freshmen from Royall High School and no renewals to previous recipients, the scholarship is to remain un-awarded and will be available again the following year.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Carol Krohn. Carol graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. All her life, she wanted to be an English teacher. She was teaching English and coaching drama at Royall High School when she was killed on the south of Eau Claire on Good Friday in 1972. She was 23 at the time of her death. Scholarship funds were established in her memory at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stevens Point for Royall High School graduates.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Caroline Welch and Dr. Dan Siegel DEIB Psychology Scholarship (2826)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first-year student majoring in psychology who is from an underrepresented and under-served background.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The $2,500 award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire and continues to major in psychology.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Caroline Welch and Dr. Dan Siegel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Caroline Welch Blugold Promise Scholarship (1974)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,500 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $2,500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Caroline Welch in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Caroline Welch Study Abroad Scholarship (2827)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student studying abroad through a program offered by the Center for International Education at UW-Eau Claire. The recipient must have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Caroline Welch and Dr. Dan Siegel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Carson W. Proctor and Kathryn Proctor Duax Music Scholarship (0621)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
In order to be considered for this award, applicants must be full-time voice music majors. Applicants also must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all course work, 2.75 in music courses, and register for a major choral ensemble and for applied voice.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Kathryn Proctor Duax in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Casey Watters Return-to-Learn Scholarship (6043)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to incoming or continuing students who have had a break of at least two years in their education and are enrolled in at least six credits.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Casey Watters in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Cassandra Ball Egdahl Music Scholarship (1459)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $6,000 are available.
Recipients must be new freshmen who are accepted into the music program in the department of music and theatre arts.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
In 2004, the Cassandra Ball Egdahl Scholarship for exceptional music students was established with a $25,000 estate gift from Harry Egdahl in honor of his first wife, Cassandra Ball Egdahl, who died in 1957. The fund provides scholarships to students who participate in the UW-Eau Claire Holiday Concert, the university’s annual holiday gift to the community, featuring various UW-Eau Claire music ensembles.
Over his 70-year career in dentistry, Dr. Harry Egdahl was president of the Northwest District Dental Society, regularly attended local and state dental society meetings, and was a member of the“Black” club of dentists who were skilled in the use of gold foil in dental practice. A native of the Chippewa Bottoms area in Wisconsin, he was a WWI U.S. Army veteran, a member of Eau Claire Lodge 112 F&AM, Eau Claire Scottish Rite, Eau Claire Chapter 36 Royal Arch Masons, Eau Claire Commandery 8 Knights Templar, and a member of First Lutheran Church. He was an avid bridge player and enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin lakes and Lake of the Woods in Canada.
Rebecca Cassandra Ball was born on April 19, 1895, in Harlan, Kentucky. After receiving her college degree at the University of Minnesota, she came to Eau Claire in 1921 as a school teacher where she eventually met and married Dr. Harry I Egdahl. “Cass” Egdahl was especially fond of and talented in music. She enjoyed attending concerts of the Minneapolis Symphony. Her fine voice was adept to a wide variety of music genres of which she often sang and played on the piano. Saturday afternoons found her faithfully listening on the radio to the performances of the Metropolitan Opera.
Dr. Richard H. Egdahl, son of the late Harry Egdahl and Cassandra Ball Egdahl, provided a gift $100,000 to the Cassandra Ball Egdahl Music Scholarship in 2006 as a way to extend his father’s wishes to honor Richard’s mother in this way. Richard Egdahl, a graduate from Eau Claire High School, served in the Naval Reserve during WWII, and went on to graduate with a medical degree from Harvard University Medical School and a doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota. Richard Egdahl has enjoyed a successful career as a surgeon, administrator and researcher at Boston University‘s School of Medicine. He has also served as director of the Health Care Entrepreneurship Program.
The UW-Eau Claire Music and Theatre Arts department is the largest music program in the state of Wisconsin, receiving national recognition annually. The Cassandra Ball Egdahl Music Scholarship continues to help bring exceptional music students to our university.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cynthia Taft in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Catherine Ellen Cate Memorial Scholarship (6074)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a first-year or continuing student, full-time or part-time enrollment.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kate Worzala in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Cathy Harvey Scholarship (2666)
One scholarship of $6,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior finance or health care administration major, with a preference for students who are underrepresented in those fields. Recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.3. This scholarship is not renewable, and a new recipient will be selected each year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Cathy Harvey was graduated Cum Laude from UW-Eau Claire in 1985, with majors in Marketing and Finance. She later went on to earn an MBA in Health Care Management from University of St. Thomas. While at UW-Eau Claire, she was active in Beta Upsilon Sigma and the Financial Management Society. She credits the education she gained here as giving her the foundation for her professional success, while forming life-long friendships.
Cathy has spent over 30 years in health care leadership roles, and is currently the CEO of UnitedHealthcare Medicare and Retirement in Wisconsin and Michigan. She is also on the alumni board of UW-Eau Claire, and you may see her bartending at Homecoming! Cathy wants this scholarship to help support other young women prepare for a professional career and advance women in leadership positions.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cathy Harvey, in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Cathy Sultan Single Parent Endowment (1060)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
Awarded to a returning student who needs significant financial assistance and who has demonstrated potential for success in academics and career. Preference is given to a single parent with custodial responsibility and dependence children. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate financial need verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cathy Sultan in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Champions of the Environment Scholarship (2672)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student who is a sophomore or above who is in good academic standing. The recipient should be passionate about creating a positive environmental impact and working in a career focused on environmental studies. The recipient can be from any major on campus. The scholarship should not always be awarded to a student studying in the sciences.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Dipboye in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Chancellors Academic Excellence Scholarship I (UWEC)
This scholarship will be awarded to incoming first-year students. Candidates must have a minimum of a 28 composite on the ACT (or 1300 SAT) or rank in the top 15% of their graduating class or have a minimum 3.95 GPA to be eligible for this scholarship.
$2,000 award for freshman year. Students who maintain a 3.5 GPA and take 30 credits per year will receive the scholarship for up to three additional years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Chancellor's Scholarship - Transfer (0548)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $2,000 are available.
Candidates must have a minimum of a 25 composite on the ACT (or comparable SAT) AND rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) to be eligible. Transfer students will be considered if they meet the freshman qualifications (ACT/SAT and high school rank) and present a transfer cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Chandra Talpade Mohanty Scholarship (2657)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program will award an undergraduate WGSS major whose scholarship and/or activism uses transnational feminism as a tool of analysis and/or organizing. The recipient's scholarship and/or activism will reflect Chandra Talpade Mohanty's work on transnational feminism and social justice, especially women, gender, and sexuality issues among communities of color in the U.S. or in the global south.
In addition to the scholarship, the recipient will receive a book authored by Mohanty.
Applicants should submit a 400-500 word essay describing how their scholarship or activism reflects Chandra Talpade Mohanty’s work on transnational feminism and social justice, focusing on issues related to women, gender, and sexuality in communities of color in the U.S. or in the global south.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Chandra Talpade Mohanty is a Distinguished Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Dean’s Professor of the Humanities at Syracuse University. Her pioneering work in the field of transnational feminism focuses on transnational feminist theory, anti-capitalist feminist praxis, anti-racist education, and the politics of knowledge. She is the author of Feminism Without Borders: Decolonizing Theory, Practicing Solidarity and Feminist Genealogies, Colonial Legacies, Democratic Futures, among others.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Dr. Rose-Marie Avin during the academic year 2018-2019. Dr. Avin believes that it was important to honor the work of Professor Chandra Mohanty who has amplified the voices of the marginalized, especially the voices of women from the Global South. Like Professor Mohanty, Dr. Avin has also tried to amplify the voices of women in the Global South by developing a course entitled “Women and Economic Development,” and an international immersion program in Nicaragua entitled “Lives and Experiences of Women in Nicaragua.”
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rose-Marie Avin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charles & Deborah Graupner Blugold Promise Scholarship (1963)
Awarded to nontraditional student, preference will be given to students who are single parents.
Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will have the $1,500 award renewed for up to three additional years.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Charles Graupner graduated from UW-Eau Claire with an economics major and political science minor. He is a partner with the Michael Best & Freidrich law firm in Milwaukee.
Debi Graupner attended UW-Eau Claire for two years and then transferred to UW-Madison, where she earned a business degree. She works as an interior decorator.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Charles and Deborah Graupner in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charles and Ann Campbell Art Scholarship (1250)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
Applicants must be sophomore or junior art majors (BFA, BA, 36-credit liberal arts BA, art education majors) who demonstrate by performance and commitment a desire to excel both in art courses and in overall academic course work. A 3.0 GPA in all coursework is required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Charles and Ann Campbell have had a long association with UW-Eau Claire. Charles came to the university as a member of the art department faculty in 1968 and taught until his retirement in 1990. He served as chair of the department for 15 years.
His wife, Ann, was a long-time kindergarten teacher in Eau Claire, most notably at the old Park School on campus. She also retired from teaching in 1990.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Howard Williams in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charles and Rochelle Szews Graduate Scholarship (1924)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding graduate student in communication sciences and disorders. Preference will be given to a second-year graduate student interested in clinical applications in a designated area focusing on cleft palate/maxilla facial imbalance and/or pragmatic communication difficulties, including autism spectrum disorders.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Charles and Rochelle Szews are both 1978 graduates of UW-Eau Claire. Charles obtained a degree in accounting and is now the President/CEO of Oshkosh Corporation.
Rochelle Szews graduated with an undergraduate degree in communication sciences and disorders and holds a graduate degree in CSD from Western Michigan University.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Charles and Rochelle Szews in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charles B. Brown Math Education Scholarship (1252)
One scholarship of $1,100 is available.
Applicants must be of a sophomore or junior standing and have a declared a math major. They must be full-time students (12 or more credits) and have a minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA.
Students in secondary education will be given preference.
Financial need is a consideration for the award.
Donor Background:
Charles E. Brown is a 1939 graduate of Eau Claire State Teachers College. He was a math major and built a career in engineering as a commander with the Navy, and for Rockwell International where he worked with the Apollo and Shuttle programs.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Family of Charles Brown, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charles D. Hanson English Scholarship (2337)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore English major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Dr. Charles D. Hanson grew up on a farm near Arcadia, WI and graduated from Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire in 1966. He started his career as an English teacher at Wauwatosa West High School in Wauwatosa, WI. He later transitioned to a successful career as a librarian, eventually serving as the long-time director of library sciences at Kettering University in Flint, Michigan. He served as a U.S. delegate to the World Library Congress and was president of the Friends of Michigan Libraries. Charles attributes much of his success to the educational foundation he received at UW-Eau Claire, crediting the influence of professors Lester Gilbertson, Caldwell Johnson, Helen Sampson, John Morris and Grace Walsh.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Charles D. Hanson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charles F. White Memorial Scholarship (0040)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
The scholarship is to be awarded to a student of junior standing with a major in Business Administration, Marketing, or Management. Strong academic standing and participation in extracurricular activities are also required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Charles E. White in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charles L. Szews Business Scholarship (2369)
Three scholarships from $250 up to $1,000 are available.
The scholarship is awarded to the president of the UW-Eau Claire College of Business Student Advisory Council (SAC). The recipient must be an active leader in college or department organizations. The College of Business SAC is composed of the leaders of all the College's student organizations. The group meets monthly during the academic year to provide feedback to the dean and the college's administrative team, engages in various activities that support the College, and organizes different activities to promote interest in the College. The president is responsible for working with the group to set their annual goals, plan the meeting agendas, and run the monthly meetings.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two separate thank you letters; one addressed to Mr. Wilson Jones and one addressed to Mr. Charles Szews, both in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charles L. Wnukowski Scholarship (0893)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Available to a student majoring in accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Special consideration shall be given to those students who have demonstrated success both in the classroom and in a range of extracurricular activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Heather Marie Hunt, daughter of Charles Wnukowski, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charlie & Juanita Peterson Charitable Fund of Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing (6019)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to continuing students in good academic standing who will have completed at least 24 credits by the end of the academic year. Additionally students must meet at least one of these requirements:
- Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
- Planning to major in music, elementary education, or engineering
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Charlie & Juanita Peterson in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Charlie and Lucy Bauer Fund (2922)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to nontraditional students at UW-Eau Claire.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Charlie and Lucy Bauer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Charlotte L Grinsel Scholarship (1599)
One scholarship of $4,800 is available.
First priority is given to students who are U.S. service veterans with a science education major in biology, chemistry or physics and planning to teach after graduation. If no veteran in need of financial assistance is available, a direct family member with financial need (spouse, child or grandchild) of a veteran shall be considered to be eligible to apply for the scholarship. If no science education majors with the veteran connections qualify, any major in biology, chemistry or physics who is a veteran or direct family member of a veteran with financial need should be considered. Students should have a major GPA of at least 3.0 or above.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
The late Charlotte Grinsel had to interrupt her education. After serving in the Armed Forces during WWII, she was able to complete her education under the GI Bill. Upon completion of her degree, she served as a science teacher in several local schools. She created this scholarship to encourage students to follow a career in science teaching.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Challenge Scholarship (2543)
This scholarship provides awards for participants of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Challenge. Award amounts vary based on how far participants make it in the competition.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Opportunity Scholars (2737)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who has a declared major in Chemistry ACS Certified; Chemistry, Liberal Arts; or Chemistry with Business. Students must demonstrate high academic potential (which does not necessarily mean high GPA or test scores) and provide evidence of overcoming challenging experiences or circumstances. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.
All Chemistry and Biochemistry Opportunity Scholars are expected to maintain enrollment in one of the majors listed above or an interdisciplinary chemistry major (Biochemistry/Molecular Biology or Chemistry Teaching), make satisfactory progress toward completion of that degree each year, and maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Provided those requirements are met, the $2,500 award is renewable for up to three additional years.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by UW-Eau Claire alumni and friends to provide a helping hand to a deserving, high-potential student who has overcome challenging experiences or circumstances.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Chemistry Department Scholarship (2064)
This scholarship is available at the discretion of the chemistry department to recognize deserving students.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Chemistry Mentoring Scholarship (2057)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
This award is open to junior or senior Chemistry or Chemical Education majors who are either low-income or first-generation college students, or individuals majoring in Chemistry or Chemical Education who are underrepresented in those fields. Applicants should show good character and integrity. Award is based on GPA, leadership ability, and service to others. If a student receives these funds for their junior year, they are still eligible to apply for the scholarship for their senior year as well. Financial need is considered.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is sponsored by Joyce Breitweiser Hall '79 and her husband Tim. It is a tribute to the many professors who encouraged Joyce to consider an undergraduate chemistry major and then pursue a Ph.D. in chemistry. She would like to thank them, especially Dr. Richard Duerst, Dr. Philip Chenier, and Dr. Ralph Marking, for mentoring and encouraging her. Her life would not be the same without them.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Joyce and Tim Hall in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Chemistry Student Award Fund (2068)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
One award is available for an outstanding student in organic chemistry and one award is available for an outstanding student in inorganic chemistry.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
These awards are made available by an anonymous donor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Cheryl Cox DeMaio Blugold Promise Scholarship (1948)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman or freshman transfer student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Preference is given to a single parent.
To be considered, students have a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities. In general a student who has a zest for life and a desire to get the most out of their college education will receive primary consideration.
The student can have a few (30 or less) transfer credits or credits from past enrollment in college.
Two $1,500 awards are available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will be eligible for renewals of $1,500 scholarship for three additional years.
Donor Background:
Cheryl De Maio graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in medical technology and went on to St. John's University, where she earned her master's degree. She works as a researcher at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, N.C. She credits her professional success to the quality of the education she received at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cheryl De Maio in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Cheryl Stratton Memorial Scholarship (2314)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire. Preference is for a student from a rural community with a stated interest in pursuing a college of business or nursing degree.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Stacey Stratton in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Chippewa Herald Scholarship (1410)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Available to a full-time, continuing student pursuing a career in print, online, radio, television, or other news media. All other criteria being met, preference should be given to those students who have a current relationship with a University news organization (i.e. WUEC, The Spectator, Inside Eau Claire, SRI, etc.) or professional media organization. Although there is no specific grade requirement, the recipient should show scholastic ability based on college transcripts as a measure of academic performance and ability to succeed.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
The Chippewa Herald has been the daily news source for Chippewa County residents since 1870 - and Chippewa.com has been the up-to-the-minute source since the 1990s. Through the years The Herald has continued to concentrate on what's going on in our communities. Since 2000, the paper's been a part of Lee Enterprises, one of the largest newspaper groups in the country, and in 2011 the newspaper group, which includes the La Crosse Tribune and Winona Daily News, was named Lee's Enterprise of the Year. The Herald is an ideal training ground for young journalists, providing opportunities to learn the craft and gain valuable experience in all facets of the profession.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Rusty Cunningham, Chippewa Herald, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Choral Music Scholarship Endowment (1191)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $5,000 are available.
Established to support choral activities, funds are to be used to support European travel, as well as appearances at conventions/festivals by division ensemble(s). In addition, funds may be allocated by the choral division to support scholarship activity as need is determined by the choral faculty.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Chris Stevens Blugold Promise Scholarship (2166)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from Kohler High School in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
If no student from Kohler High School meets the criteria, secondary preference will be given to a student from Chaska High School in Chaska, MN.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
$2,000 award available for freshman year. The award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Chris Stevens in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Christine Peterson Rice Blugold Promise Scholarship (2912)
Awarded to an incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Preference will be given to first-generation students.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
$1,750 award available for freshman year. Renewable for one additional year provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Christine Rice in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Christopher A. Wenner WAES (0116)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Christopher Wenner by his wife, Delores Wenner.
Chuck Tomkovick American Marketing Association (AMA) Emerging Leadership Award (2396)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The recipient of this award must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current national and local American Marketing Association (AMA) member
- Be a full-time student
- Have demonstrated potential for leadership with the local AMA chapter
- Be committed to developing their marketing skills on and off campus
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Charles "Chuck" Tomkovick, an outstanding UW-Eau Claire marketing educator who taught undergraduate and graduate marketing courses for the Department of Management and Marketing, advised the American Marketing Association, and led marketing seminars for entrepreneurs and small business owners through UW-Eau Claire Office of Continuing Education. An active researcher, Tomkovick engaged dozens of students in collaborative research, instilling in them a love for scholarly inquiry. He also used his talents to help others become better teachers. He was a charter member of the UW-Eau Claire Network for Excellence in Teaching Council and was a mentor to new faculty members in the Department of Management and Marketing. Tomkovick received many awards throughout his academic career, including the UW-Eau Claire Excellence in Teaching award, which he received twice. He was nominated three times by the university for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) U.S. Professor of the Year award. With this scholarship, and a faculty award that were created in his honor, Chuck’s dedication to and impact on the faculty and students of UW-Eau Claire continues today.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Maria Bergevin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Chuck Tomkovick American Marketing Association (AMA) Established Leadership Award (2396)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The recipient of this award must meet the following criteria:
- Be a current national and local American Marketing Association (AMA) member
- Be a full-time student
- Have demonstrated leadership with the local AMA chapter
- Be passionate about developing marketing skills on and off campus
- Be interested in a career in marketing
- Have at least one semester of enrollment remaining after the current semester
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Dr. Charles "Chuck" Tomkovick, an outstanding UW-Eau Claire marketing educator who taught undergraduate and graduate marketing courses for the Department of Management and Marketing, advised the American Marketing Association, and led marketing seminars for entrepreneurs and small business owners through UW-Eau Claire Office of Continuing Education. An active researcher, Tomkovick engaged dozens of students in collaborative research, instilling in them a love for scholarly inquiry. He also used his talents to help others become better teachers. He was a charter member of the UW-Eau Claire Network for Excellence in Teaching Council and was a mentor to new faculty members in the Department of Management and Marketing. Tomkovick received many awards throughout his academic career, including the UW-Eau Claire Excellence in Teaching award, which he received twice. He was nominated three times by the university for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) U.S. Professor of the Year award. With this scholarship, and a faculty award that were created in his honor, Chuck’s dedication to and impact on the faculty and students of UW-Eau Claire continues today.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Maria Bergevin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Chuckie Graves Scholarship (0166)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
The purpose of the scholarship will be to provide financial incentives to student leaders who are American Indian and a member of a federally recognized tribe who have shown substantial leadership ability and involvement at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Involvement will be measured by the student's participation in overall campus activities as well as involvement in multicultural activities and programs. Applicants must be undergraduates in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Cindy Schott Humanitarian Award (0601)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
For a continuing junior or senior journalism major whose performance has exemplified excellence and compassion. This memorial award is to encourage and recognize the qualities of responsibility, honesty and the exercise of personal conscience in journalism.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Julie Harris in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Cindy's Nursing Scholarship (2701)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior accepted into the nursing program.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Preference will be given to a first-generation college student, a single parent, or a student from an underrepresented background, in that order.
This award is not renewable.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by Cindy Sesolak, a 1976 UW-Eau Claire nursing graduate. She also earned her Masters in Nursing from UW-Eau Claire in 1993. After 23 consecutive years of giving to UW-Eau Claire, Cindy was inspired to start her own scholarship for a nursing student. Knowing how demanding the nursing curriculum can be and how finances can pose challenges for many students, Cindy started Cindy's Nursing Scholarship to support a junior nursing student who has financial need and shows promise in the field.
Cindy spent much of her nursing career working at Jennie-O Turkey Store, a division of Hormel Foods, as a nurse consultant for injured employees and a risk manager. She has a strong background and interest in public health. She is retired, lives in Chetek, WI and volunteers on the Ice Age Trail.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cindy Sesolak in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Civic Engagement Scholarship (1775)
One scholarship of $1,300 is available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared undergraduate major in health care administration. To qualify for the award, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required.
Priority will be given to students who demonstrate significant involvement in civic activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Thomas and Michael Schanke in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
CJP Blugold Promise (2932)
This scholarship will be awarded to two incoming freshman students, one declared economics major and one accounting major. Recipients must be enrolled full time.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
Provided the student maintains full time enrollment and remains in good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, the $5,000 award will be renewed for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Clara B. Small Memorial Scholarship - English (0032)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This award is available to a nontraditional student majoring in English in either the College of Arts and Sciences or College of Education and Human Sciences, graduate or undergraduate, who is enrolled at least half time and whose GPA is 3.5 or above. The award may be renewed up to seven subsequent years provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least 3.5 and remains enrolled at least half-time.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Clara B. Small was born Clara Lucie Boie in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, in 1898, the second of five daughters of French-Canadian descent. Clara and her family moved west, following her father’s lumbering and construction jobs, moving from Sand Point and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; LaGrande and finally Portland, Oregon. She left high school after her sophomore year to help support the family as a milliner’s apprentice at the beginning of World War 1; in 1916 she married John Small and moved to his farm in Willamette Valley near Silverton, Oregon, where she lived for the rest of her life.
Although she never went back to school, she studied voice privately for some years (she liked sad songs best) and read voraciously - old and new classics (her favorites remained Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina and Scott’s “Lady of the Lake”), history, theology, popular literature, current event - and eventually she read nearly every high school and college text her daughter brought home.
The Clara B. Small memorial scholarships for nontraditional students were established shortly after her death in 1980 by her daughter and son-in-law, UW-Eau Claire emeriti professors Nadine S. and Robert V. St Louis, to stand as fitting tribute to this woman who, in all her 82 years, never stopped learning.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert St. Louis in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Clara B. Small Memorial Scholarship (0032)
Two scholarships of $1,650 are available.
Available to a nontraditional student in the College of Arts and Sciences -- graduate or undergraduate -- who is enrolled at least half time, and whose cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above. The award may be renewed up to seven subsequent years provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least 3.5 and remains enrolled at least half-time.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Clara B. Small was born Clara Lucie Boie in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, in 1898, the second of five daughters of French-Canadian descent. Clara and her family moved west, following her father’s lumbering and construction jobs, moving from Sand Point and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; LaGrande and finally Portland, Oregon. She left high school after her sophomore year to help support the family as a milliner’s apprentice at the beginning of World War 1; in 1916 she married John Small and moved to his farm in Willamette Valley near Silverton, Oregon, where she lived for the rest of her life.
Although she never went back to school, she studied voice privately for some years (she liked sad songs best) and read voraciously - old and new classics (her favorites remained Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina and Scott’s “Lady of the Lake”), history, theology, popular literature, current event - and eventually she read nearly every high school and college text her daughter brought home.
The Clara B. Small memorial scholarships for nontraditional students were established shortly after her death in 1980 by her daughter and son-in-law, UW-Eau Claire emeriti professors Nadine S. and Robert V. St Louis, to stand as fitting tribute to this woman who, in all her 82 years, never stopped learning.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert St. Louis in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Clearwater Choral Festival Scholarship (UWEC)
This scholarship is awarded to outstanding music majors or minors who audition and are accepted into the Department of Music and Theatre Arts as a vocal/choral student. This scholarship may be awarded to incoming or continuing students.
Financial need is not a factor.
CliftonLarsonAllen Scholarship (0057)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
Awarded during the spring semester to a junior accounting major. The student must have completed 60-90 credits by the end of the current academic year, and must: show above-average academic achievement with a 3.0 or above GPA, have participated in University, department, or community organizations, have potential for leadership as displayed by activities while in college, and be an individual with the desire to enter the accounting profession.
The recipient must also come from the CliftonLarsonAllen service area and have a desire to remain in that area.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established through contributions made by UW-Eau Claire alumni and other associates employed by CliftonLarsonAllen as a manifestation of their esteem for the excellent job done in preparing accountants for the profession. The purpose of this fund is to recognize the contributors' high regard for broad participation in activities -- academic and non-academic -- and their desire to enhance educational opportunities for young people.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to CliftonLarsonAllen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
CliftonLarsonAllen WAES (0659)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student who is majoring in Accounting.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by CliftonLarsonAllen.
Collaboration in Information Services Scholarship (2316)
One scholarship of $1,400 is available.
Recipients must be enrolled full-time at UW-Eau Claire, be of junior or senior status and majoring in Information Systems. The recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrate an appreciation for UW-Eau Claire's collaborative relationships between faculty and students. Successful applicants should have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities. If a tie appears in the selection of a candidate, the award will be given to the student with the highest GPA at that time.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Tyler Patterson earned a bachelor degree from UW-Eau Claire in 2009. Tyler credits the strong educational foundation he received as a key component in the building of his successful professional career. As an undergraduate, Tyler was the recipient of the Cargill Information Services Scholarship. Tyler now serves in an information technology position with C.H. Robinson.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tyler Patterson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Colleen J. Ferg Memorial Scholarship (1298)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding vocal music degree candidate. Applicants shall be active in the vocal and choral music programs. The scholarship may be reawarded for a maximum of four academic years, if a 3.25 GPA is maintained.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Colleen J. Ferg, a former voice student under the direction of Dr. Kathryn Proctor Duax.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Ferg Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
College of Business Blugold Promise Scholarship (1975)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin and Minnesota, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Preference is given to a student with a major in the College of Business.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year. If the criteria continues to be met, the recipient will be renewed at $1,500 for their junior year and $2,000 for their senior year. If the criteria is met and the scholarship is renewed, the recipient is encouraged to share their resume and interview materials with the donor/mentor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jay Luttrell in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
College of Business Phoenix Scholarship (2899)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
The scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a major in the College of Business who was previously suspended from UW-Eau Claire. The recipient must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credits) and be in good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire. The recipient must be a member of a community that is under-represented or under-served. Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
This scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient remains a full-time student with a major in the College of Business and maintains good academic standing.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was created to celebrate sustained good academic standing after a previous UW-Eau Claire suspension.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Thank you letters are not required, however if the recipient would like to write a letter it should be addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
College of Business Scholarship (1709)
Two scholarships from $500 up to $1,000 are available.
Awarded to outstanding and active majors in the College of Business.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
College of Business Xcel Diversity Scholarship (0930)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Open to full-time College of Business (COB) majors who are economically disadvantaged as determined by FAFSA) and/or members of any of the following American ethnic minority groups: African-American, American Indian, Southeast Asian or Hispanic American. Students should have good academic standing, and a GPA of at least 2.75.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Xcel Energy in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
College of Education and Human Sciences Community Engagement Award (2539)
The College of Education and Human Sciences Excellence in Community Engagement Awards recognize current students who have maintained academic excellence while committing their time and energy to making a difference within and/or outside the UW-Eau Claire community. Recipients should demonstrate a passion to serve others. All majors within the College of Education and Human Sciences are considered. One student is selected from each department within the College.
Open to seniors who:
- Have at least one semester of enrollment remaining after the current semester
- Demonstrate active and meaningful campus and/or community involvement
- Quality of involvement (impact on campus/community)
- Scope of involvement (variety)
- Level of involvement (executive leadership beyond general membership)
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
College of Education and Human Sciences Student Leadership Award (2539)
The College of Education and Human Sciences Excellence in Student Leadership Awards recognize outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated leadership through campus and community involvement while maintaining evidence of academic quality. All majors within the College of Education and Human Sciences are considered. One student is selected from each department within the College.
Open to seniors who:
- Have at least one semester of enrollment remaining after the current semester
- Demonstrate active and meaningful campus and/or community involvement
- Quality of involvement (impact on campus/community)
- Scope of involvement (variety)
- Level of involvement (executive leadership beyond general membership)
- Possess a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership ability
- Mentors fellow students
- Creates opportunities for engagement and involvement of others
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
College of Nursing Student Immersion Support Fund (2966)
A variable number of scholarships up to $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student attending the Rosebud Clinic Experience, or other future clinic immersion experiences that may be developed. The College of Nursing will identify those with need and award a varying number of scholarships and scholarship amounts as they see fit.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Nancy Quinn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Communication Disorders Scholarship (0172)
One scholarship of $1,100 is available.
All applicants must have received a letter of acceptance into the graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders for the fall semester of the current year, and must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or greater.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Any questions about this scholarship should be directed to the chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Community Health Clinic Scholarship (6051)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student majoring in a health services area.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Community Health Clinic in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Community Partnership Scholarship (6000)
A variable number of scholarships are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year full-time students. Recipients with a strong history of community involvement receive preference.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Community Partnership Donors in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Connie & Gene Bussewitz WAES (0727)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Connie and Gene Bussewitz.
Conrow Family Memorial Fund (0095)
One scholarship of $350 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding drama major or minor of sophomore standing or higher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James Conrow, son of Joyce Conrow the creator of the fund, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Cora and Louis Slock Scholarship (0104)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Candidates for this scholarship must have been accepted into one of the Teacher Education programs (Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary Education) and possess outstanding academic credentials.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rachel Anderson, Cora and Louis Slock's daughter, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Corinne Buckley Liegel Music Scholarship (2535)
Three scholarships from $750 up to $1,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a member of a UW-Eau Claire choral ensemble. The recipient can be of any major, but preference will be given to students who are non-music majors with a passion for choral music and aim for a career in a helping profession. Preference will be given to students with financial need.
Donor Background:
Corinne Liegel graduated from UW-Eau Claire and started her professional career as a social worker in Eau Claire County in 1979. She spent the next 39 years passionately advocating for the children of Eau Claire County in Child Protective Services and working with adults with disabilities in Adult Protective Services. Corinne’s compassion, diligence, and spunk made permanent impressions on thousands of children and adults in the Eau Claire area. In addition to her work in the community, Corinne was a long-time member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ church choir and the Master Singers of Eau Claire with an intense love of music and travel. Corinne passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2017 at her home in Eau Claire, WI at the age of 61. She always put others before herself, as her presence in the greater Eau Claire community would reflect.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Liegel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Corinne Buckley Liegel Social Work Scholarship (2536)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been admitted to the social work program with a social work GPA of at least 3.0. Preference will be given to a student who has financial need, although financial need is not required to apply. Leadership on campus or in the greater Chippewa Valley region and interested in a career in the public sector. (The public sector is usually comprised of organizations and agencies that are publicly funded - that are owned and operated by the government and exist to provide services for its citizens at the city, county, state, and/or national level; some examples include schools, libraries, social services, law enforcement, health care, military, corrections, etc.)
Donor Background:
Corinne Liegel graduated from UW-Eau Claire and started her professional career as a social worker in Eau Claire County in 1979. She spent the next 39 years passionately advocating for the children of Eau Claire County in Child Protective Services and working with adults with disabilities in Adult Protective Services. Corinne’s compassion, diligence, and spunk made permanent impressions on thousands of children and adults in the Eau Claire area. In addition to her work in the community, Corinne was a long-time member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ church choir and the Master Singers of Eau Claire with an intense love of music and travel. Corinne passed away unexpectedly on November 30, 2017 at her home in Eau Claire, WI at the age of 61. She always put others before herself, as her presence in the greater Eau Claire community would reflect.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Liegel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Cornell Torgeson WAES (1557)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Cornell Torgeson.
CP Liu and Pamela Pan Biomedical Innovator Scholarship (2804)
This scholarship is available to a high-achieving incoming UW-Eau Claire student who demonstrates strong potential for success in their undergraduate courses as well as passion for a career in medicine, health or biomedical sciences, aligned with the mission of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
The scholarship also provides the recipient access to a Mayo research experience during their UW-Eau Claire career. The recipient will participate in various activities and programs connected to the UW-Eau Claire/Mayo Research Collaboration, will speak annually about their research and academic activity, and will present their research to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board at least once during their undergraduate career.
Recipients who continue to demonstrate commitment to pursuing a degree and career path in medicine, health or biomedical sciences and maintain a 3.5 GPA will be eligible for renewals at $8,000 each year for up to three more years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to CP Liu and Pamela Pan in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Craig & Gail Stroinski Education Scholarship (2982)
One scholarship of $3,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who is accepted into one of the Teacher Education programs (Elementary Education, Special Education, or Secondary Education).
The recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Craig Stroinski is a 1976 graduate with a degree in Business Administration. Gail (Greivell) Stroinski is a 1975 graduate with a degree in Special Education. This scholarship recognizes Gail’s passion for children and education by awarding a talented Blugold who has been accepted into one of UW- Eau Claire’s Teacher Education programs.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Craig Stroinski in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Craig A. Johnson Scholarship (1318)
One scholarship of $1,400 is available.
Awarded to a nontraditional (25 or older) College of Business student with junior or senior standing, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and enrolled in at least nine credits a semester. Applicants may be returning for a second baccalaureate degree in business.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Preference will be given to individuals who work part-time to support their educational expenses.
Donor Background:
Created by Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson Ogan in memory of her husband, Craig. The scholarship is a demonstration of their commitment to improving educational opportunities for adult business students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Ogan in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Cumberland Federal Bank Scholarship (6020)
One scholarship of 250 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student in good academic standing from the Cumberland area.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cumberland Federal Bank in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Cyndi Zach Nursing Scholarship (2651)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a nontraditional student or student parent accepted into the undergraduate nursing program. Financial need is considered, but not required.
Donor Background:
Cyndi Zach, UW-Eau Claire class of 2002, was a first-time college student in her 40s and graduated with a nursing degree at age 45. She went on to earn a master's degree and to serve her community in public health. Her courage and commitment to bettering herself and her family was an inspiration to her family. This scholarship has been set up to help and inspire others who have that same grit and determination.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kim Zach in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
D. Patrick Stoffers Management Scholarship (2384)
One scholarship of $1,750 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a management major in the entrepreneur emphasis program to support a study abroad, international internship, or national student exchange experience. Recipients must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and have completed 55 credits by the time they will receive the award.
First preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards who have been accepted into a full semester study abroad, international internship, or national student exhange program. Student seeking to participate in an immersion program would be given second preference, provided there are no qualified applicants who meet the first preference.
If there are no qualified applicants meeting one of these two preferences, the scholarship may be awarded to any major or minor in the College of Business, provided the meet the GPA and credit requirements as previously stated.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ms. Patricia Stoffers in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
D. Patrick Stoffers Marketing Scholarship (2384)
One scholarship of $1,750 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a marketing major in the professional sales emphasis program to support a study abroad, international internship, or national student exchange experience. Recipients must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and have completed 55 credits by the time they will receive the award.
First preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards who have been accepted into a full semester study abroad, international internship, or national student exhange program. Student seeking to participate in an immersion program would be given second preference, provided there are no qualified applicants who meet the first preference.
If there are no qualified applicants meeting one of these two preferences, the scholarship may be awarded to any major or minor in the College of Business, provided the meet the GPA and credit requirements as previously stated.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ms. Patricia Stoffers in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dairy State Bank Scholarship (6021)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year full-time students. Recipients must be from Northwestern Wisconsin and demonstrate school or community leadership and dedication to succeed.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dairy State Bank in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Daisy Longren Scholarship (0029)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
This scholarship is open to students with Special Education majors who some day will teach persons who have intellectual disabilities. The financial need of the applicant is to be a consideration for selection of the scholarship recipient, as well as scholastic ability. Applicants should be full-time students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
This scholarship is renewable for a second year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Marnee Grefe and Claudia Stacey, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dan & Martha Wenzel WAES (1535)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Daniel and Martha Wenzel.
Dan and Martha Wenzel Global Awareness Scholarship - Summer (2026)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Students enrolling in study abroad programs offered by the Center for International Education or through the departments will be considered for scholarships based upon financial need, scholarship, letter of reason and faculty recommendations. Recipients must be traveling outside of the United States.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dan and Martha Wenzel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dan and Martha Wenzel Global Awareness Scholarship (2026)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $3,500 are available.
Students enrolling in study abroad programs offered by the Center for International Education or through the departments will be considered for scholarships based upon financial need, scholarship, letter of reason and faculty recommendations. Recipients must be traveling outside of the United States.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dan and Martha Wenzel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dan and Shelly Johnson Business Scholarship (2463)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
The recipient must be a College of Business major with an emphasis or minor in Marketing or Economics. Preference is to be given to junior and seniors. They must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Preference for this scholarship will also be given to students from Washington County, Wisconsin.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dan and Shelly Johnson in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Daniel and Kerry Kincaid Pre-Medicine Scholarship (0328)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to a student who has indicated plans to pursue pre-medicine at UW-Eau Claire. Recipients will demonstrate a strong potential for academic success in their undergraduate courses as well as a sincere passion for a career in medicine.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipients who continue continue to maintain a passion for a career in medicine, a 3.5 GPA and approval by the program director will be eligible for renewals at the in-state tuition rate for three more years.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
Dr. Daniel and Kerry Kincaid have been generous donors to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation since 1974, consistently supporting their Pre-Medicine Scholarship while supporting numerous other projects at UW-Eau Claire.
The donors intend this scholarship to encourage and motivate students to attend UW-Eau Claire, focus on pre-medicine and develop the educational foundation to ensure the recipients' successful application and acceptance to medical school. They hope that recipients will complete medical school and return to the Chippewa Valley to practice medicine.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Daniel and Dr. Kerry Kincaid in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David & Diane Pietenpol Emergency Grant Award (1448)
Provides funds, based on available resources, to students who have emergency financial need. The student's need should not be the result of a problem they have created for themselves. This is not intended to provide long-range financial aid, but rather funds to meet critical personal needs.
Donor Background:
The Financial Aid office will keep the creators of this fund, David and Diane Pietenpol, informed of the progress of the fund and grant circumstances.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
David & Jeanette Suchla Endowed Scholarship (1635)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Made to an outstanding graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from Lake Holcombe or Arcadia High Schools who will be attending UW-Eau Claire the following fall. In odd-numbered years the scholarship will go to a freshman from Arcadia High School. In even-numbered years the scholarship will go to a freshman from Holcombe High School. If no freshman is eligible, then the award will go to a sophomore or upperclassmen from the high school designated to have the award that year.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David and Jeanette Suchla in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David and Alice Katz Pre-Medicine Scholarship (0195)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicants must have earned at least 15 credits at UW-Eau Claire and be currently enrolled as pre-med students. Second semester freshmen, sophomores or juniors may apply. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better and a GPA of 3.5 or better in their science and mathematics courses.
Applicants from various classes must have completed the following minimums at the time they apply:
- Freshmen--a minimum of 15 credits including any two of the following courses; Biology 110 or 111, Chemistry 103 or 115, Mathematics 112, 113 or 114.
- Sophomores--a minimum of 45 credits including at least 8 in biology, 10 in chemistry and a combination of 9 in physics and/or mathematics.
- Juniors--a minimum of 75 credits including at least 12 in biology, 15 in chemistry, 4 in mathematics and 5 in physics.
Financial need is not a requirement but may be considered.
Students may re-apply for this scholarship even if they had previously applied, successfully or unsuccessfully.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Katz in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David and Lynne Leuthe Scholarship (2662)
One scholarship of $4,400 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to Wisconsin residents who have financial need, especially those who who find themselves in such financial hardship that it may impede their successful academic progress and plans to graduate.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Lynne Leuthe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donor Background:
The David and Lynne Leuthe Scholarship Fund was established in 2019. David and Lynne both attended UW-Eau Claire and met there. David graduated in 1962 with a BS degree in Geography and Social Studies. He returned a few years later to study for his teaching certificate, and subsequently taught Economics and History for 30 years at Central High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Lynne worked as a Medical Technologist at St. Francis Hospital and at Skemp Clinic (now Mayo Clinic Health System) in La Crosse and managed their rental property there.
David and Lynne fished commercially for salmon every summer for 30 years in Cook Inlet, Alaska, out of Kenai, Alaska. After selling their fish boat in 1999 they returned to Alaska as tourists in the summer, eventually totaling 50 summers in Alaska. David published a book about their experiences in Alaska called The 50-Year Summer.
David passed away in 2015. He and Lynne had often talked about funding a scholarship at UW-Eau Claire, and she went ahead with it after he passed. They both felt that a good liberal arts education is the best gift we can give children. It broadens and enriches their lives and gives them the means to care for themselves and their families throughout their lifetimes. Lynne gives her best wishes to the young people who are awarded this scholarship.
David Austin WAES (1610)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by David Austin.
David Brady Harris Blugold Promise Scholarship (2840)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipients must come from an underrepresented, underserved population.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,500 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $1,500 renewal awards for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David Harris in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David E. and Gloria E. Weiss Local Blugold Scholarship (2562)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving incoming freshmen students who have graduated from one of the high schools located within a 30-mile radius of UW-Eau Claire. Home-schooled students who live within a 30-mile radius of campus should contact the Admissions office to discuss eligibility.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David Weiss in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David Estervig Memorial Award (0886)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
Available to a nominated senior student majoring in biochemistry/molecular biology who has demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement with a GPA of at least 3.0 cumulative, as well as in biochemistry/molecular biology courses.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gail Upton in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David G. and Carol L. Anderson Scholarship (2781)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student who demonstrates a strong commitment to community service through their application essay and other materials.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
David G. Anderson has had a long career as one of Eau Claire’s leading attorneys, retiring as a senior partner of Ruder Ware in Eau Claire. A 1966 UW-Eau Claire graduate, Dave has been an impactful leader in so many areas of the University. He is a former chair of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board, leading it through staff and university leadership transitions. He was instrumental in assisting the Foundation in its early foray into real estate, providing legal counsel through the Blugold Real Estate Foundation’s acquisition of the Priory, development of Haymarket Landing and the early work with the Sonnentag Project.
Dave also has been an instructor in economics and business law at the University. A 1969 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Dave has been active in legal organizations at the university and through the Wisconsin Bar Association. A review of his service to the community shows he has served as president and/or board chair for many community and service organizations in Eau Claire. Dave received the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association in 2005.
Carol L. Anderson, a Green Bay native, met Dave at the University of Wisconsin where she graduated with a BA in Social Work. She later earned a minor in Library Science (CMED) from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and received the Ursula Emery Award. Upon completing her minor, she worked as a Library Associate at the L. E. Phillips Memorial Public Library for 23 years. Carol has been active in the Eau Claire Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Circle, as well as having been a Past President of the Eau Claire Service League and the P.E.O. Chapter CH. Carol has been involved in volunteer work most of her life. Carol and Dave have been generous supporters of many causes and projects in the Eau Claire Community.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Carol Anderson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David J. White Scholarship (2833)
One scholarship of $850 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a Chippewa Falls High School graduate who is pursuing a major in the College of Business. The first preference would be awarded to a student in their junior or senior year at UW-Eau Claire. If there is not a student from Chippewa Falls High School, it can be awarded to a deserving student who is from Chippewa County.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David L. Risch Geology Research Scholarship (2552)
Two scholarships of $1,100 are available.
Applicants must be comprehensive geology majors with outstanding academic records, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in major coursework, and be enrolled in (or have completed) GEOL 320 (Sed/Strat). Applicants also must have an established Geology research track record with plans to continue their engagement in research at UW-Eau Claire in the coming academic year.
The scholarship is merit-based, with academic accomplishments and research as the major criteria. Financial need will be considered as a secondary criterion.
Previous recipients of the David L. Risch Geology Research Scholarship are ineligible to reapply.
Donor Background:
This endowed scholarship was established in 2018 by David L. Risch (UW-Eau Claire Geology '78) of Katy, Texas, to be first awarded in the 2019-2020 academic year.
After receiving a BS in Geology and Physics at UW-Eau Claire in 1978, David earned an MS in Oceanography at Texas A&M in 1982. He began his 31-year career in the energy industry as an exploration geophysicist initially with Phillips Petroleum Co, then Schlumberger, and retired from BHP Petroleum in 2013.
David’s motivation to establish the scholarship was based in part on his academic experiences at UWEC and Texas A&M. Though David appreciated his UW-Eau Claire education, he would have benefited greatly from student-faculty collaborative research, which would have provided a strong base for pursuit of his graduate degree in Oceanography at Texas A&M.
With this scholarship, David wanted to encourage the excellent research being done at UW-Eau Claire because our understanding of the earth through research is fundamental to resource discovery and proper management. In addition, the skills developed doing research and presenting it will serve the student well during the student's career.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David Risch in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David Matthew Ver Hagen Memorial Scholarship (0576)
One scholarship of $1,600 is available.
Given to a deserving, capable graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School with a good social conscience and decent grades.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship is offered by Mr. and Mrs. Jan K. Ver Hagen in memory of their son, David Matthew Ver Hagen.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Jan K. Ver Hagen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David Page Teaching and Education Scholarship (2520)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
The recipient must be a declared education major if they are of junior or senior level, or if they are of freshman or sophomore level, they must have an intent to major in this area. Students must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
The donors, Dana (UW-Eau Claire alumnus) and Patrick Quinlan, have generously made this endowed scholarship possible and have chosen to name this scholarship in honor of Dana’s father, David Page. (Of note is that they also established a second endowed scholarship to honor Dana’s mother, Dian Reichel Page for her career in journalism.) Dana’s father, David Page was a life-long educator whose career spanned both teaching and school administration. Dana values the education she received at UW-Eau Claire and wishes to establish this scholarship both as a way to honor her father and thank her alma mater for the excellent education she received.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dana and Patrick Quinlan, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
David Radowski "Glue Guy" Memorial Scholarship (2842)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded annually to the returning player on the Men's Club Volleyball Team who exemplifies the "glue guy" spirit. A glue guy is a team member who through his drive, tenaciousness, and team play makes all the players around him better and sacrifices individual acclaim for collective achievement. The glue guy is someone everybody on the team counts on to do the dirty work: make the dig play, have a run of successful serves, and set up the hitters for the kill shot. Teams cannot reach their fullest potential without such a player. The recipient will be voted on by the team and the scholarship will be applied for the following school year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
David Radowski was a proud 2007 graduate of UW-Eau Claire. During his time at UW-Eau Claire, David was active across campus, but perhaps most connected to the Men's Club Volleyball program. David made many lifelong friendships through his participation with the club volleyball team and maintained many of these relationships beyond his graduation. During his time with the club, the team excelled and even participated in the national tournament. David was not the most valuable player when he played on the team from 2004-2008, but he exemplified being a glue guy. Following his untimely passing in 2021, David's family established this scholarship to remember him.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Radowski Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Davis and Stacie Gollata Blugold Promise (2961)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman first generation student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $1,000 renewal awards for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Davis and Stacie Gollata in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Davis Education Scholarship (2731)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who has declared a major in education and is planning to pursue a career in teaching.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
The $1,000 award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student maintains a GPA of at least 3.0 and continues to pursue a degree in education. The award will not be renewed if the recipient changes majors or is not admitted into the School of Education.
Donor Background:
Sandra Lucas David graduated with a degree in education in 1981. She was fortunate enough to have parents who understood the value of education and worked hard to save money so she could attend college. Sandy worked and was lucky to receive a few scholarships to help defer the cost of tuition. She went on to live in Oak Ridge Hall and participated in hall and recreational campus activities. Eventually, the Special Education program required that students participate in community service and involvement with individuals with special needs. Volunteering and philanthropy have been a critical part of Sandy's life since.
Sandy is retired from teaching middle and high school special education for students with learning disabilities. Over the years, she always believed the education she received at UW-Eau Claire best prepared her to help her students meet their full potential. In retirement, Sandy makes supporting education her life's focus: volunteering in schools, mentoring students, running a mentor program, and serving on an education foundation in her Arizona community.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sandra Davis in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dean Yohnk First-Generation Scholarship (6022)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to continuing first-generation (no parent has completed a college degree) students who will have completed at least 12 credits by the end of the academic year. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 is required.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Dean Yohnk in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Dean's List Music Scholarship (6023)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a continuing student who is a music major or minor or an instrumentalist who was in band both semesters of freshman year and will continue for both semesters of sophomore year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is sponsored by and named for big band musicians whose roots are at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Members of the Dean's List Big Band in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Deb Drewek Nursing Scholarship (2896)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate nursing student who is from an underrepresented, underserved background and/or from a rural community.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Deb Drewek in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Deborah Ann Boldon O'Brien Music Fund (1112)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
This award is to be given to voice students. It may be awarded for tutoring or special expenses.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Deborah Bolden O'Brien, a former voice student under the direction of Ms. Beverly Dick.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Boldon Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Deborah K. Wagner International Service-Learning Fund - Summer (1814)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to integrate a service project into an international study or immersion experience. Preference will be given to students who will be traveling to a low to middle income country and desire to engage in service learning that promotes economic development for women. Financial need is also important in the selection of the recipient. The award is intended to go to a student who would not otherwise be able to participate in an international immersion experience.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Deborah K. Wagner was a 1974 Economics graduate from UW-Eau Claire. It was her hope that her gift will have a lasting impact on students who will have the opportunity to experience some of the things she experienced through her time with the Peace Corps and other international work. Her experiences in Eastern Europe and Africa confirmed what has been found in numerous studies; if women are targeted for economic development it translates into improved nutrition, health and education for children, thereby promoting sustainable development. Through this scholarship, Lea Wagner, Deborah’s daughter, will continue to see the work of students happening in low to middle income countries that reflects the essence of her mother’s passion.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Deborah Wagner Revocable Trust in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Deborah K. Wagner International Service-Learning Fund (1814)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $3,400 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who plans to integrate a service project into an international study or immersion experience. Preference will be given to students who will be traveling to a low to middle income country and desire to engage in service learning that promotes economic development for women. Financial need is also important in the selection of the recipient. The award is intended to go to a student who would not otherwise be able to participate in an international immersion experience.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Deborah K. Wagner was a 1974 Economics graduate from UW-Eau Claire. It was her hope that her gift will have a lasting impact on students who will have the opportunity to experience some of the things she experienced through her time with the Peace Corps and other international work. Her experiences in Eastern Europe and Africa confirmed what has been found in numerous studies; if women are targeted for economic development it translates into improved nutrition, health and education for children, thereby promoting sustainable development. Through this scholarship, Lea Wagner, Deborah’s daughter, will continue to see the work of students happening in low to middle income countries that reflects the essence of her mother’s passion.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Deborah Wagner Revocable Trust in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Debra L. Rasmussen Memorial Scholarship (3002)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
There is a preference for the student recipient to be from Baldwin-Woodville High School.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
The award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains enrolled full-time and maintains good academic standing.
Donor Background:
Debra L. Rasmussen was a 1976 Nursing graduate at UW-Eau Claire. Deb received a 4-year scholarship from Rhinelander High School to come to UW-Eau Claire. Deb met Dane, her husband, on campus while they both were taking summer courses. They saw the impact that the scholarship had on her UW-Eau Claire student career. Deb was a nurse for over 20 years at University of Minnesota Hospital where she provided care in the oncology department. Deb and Dane’s daughter has now followed Deb’s footsteps and works as a nurse in the oncology department, where a lot of the nurses knew and worked with Deb. Deb and Dane raised their family in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Baldwin has always been an important part of their story. Deb was on the school board in Baldwin and would be proud to support Baldwin-Woodville graduates that are going to UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dane Rasmussen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Debra Maben English Scholarship (2855)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year students with a declared major in English. Provided the student continues majoring in English and remains in good academic standing, the $2,500 award will be renewed for up to three additional years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship honors Debra Maben who graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1983 with a degree in English.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Aroon and Debra Maben in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Debra Maben Scholarship (2855)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year student with a declared major in biology, chemistry, physics, pre-med, or mathematics. Provided the student continues majoring in one of these majors and remains in good academic standing, the $2,500 award will be renewed for up to three additional years.
International students may be considered for this scholarship.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Aroon and Debra Maben in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Deloitte & Touche Accounting Scholarship (0137)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time, Wisconsin resident junior accounting major. The recipient must intend to work in the accounting profession upon graduation and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
The successful applicant for this award must have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
The Deloitte & Touche Scholarship was established through contributions by UW-Eau Claire alumni and other associates employed by Deloitte & Touche, in recognition of the excellent job done in preparation of accountants for the profession.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Deloitte & Touche-Twin Cities in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Delphine Casey Education Scholarship (2990)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student of junior or senior standing who has been accepted into a teacher preparation program (elementary, secondary, or special education). The recipient must be a full-time student and maintain good academic standing within university standards. In recognition of Delphine's own path towards a college education, preference is given to a student who graduated from a Polk County (WI) high school.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ms. Delphine Casey in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Denise (Derks) Macenski Blugold Promise Scholarship (2021)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire and demonstrates significant financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid Office.
Preference is for a student who has a declared major in the College of Business.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
$1,500 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
Denise Macenski (Derks) earned her BBA degree from UW-Eau Claire as an accounting major and has an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. She is the Director of Logistics at Zimmer Spine in Minneapolis, MN, where she is primarily responsible for supply chain management. Denise decided to sponsor a Blugold Promise Scholarship to afford a student the same opportunity she was given as a student.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Denise Macenski in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Denise (Derks) Macenski WAES (2022)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Denise Macenski.
Dennis & Alice Young Endowed WAES (1630)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Dennis and Alice Young.
Dennis & Roxanne Lamb WAES (0669)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Dennis and Roxanne Lamb.
Denver Electric Motor Scholarship (2975)
Two scholarships of $5,200 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to a declared double major in STEM (biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or physics) and Business Finance. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 81 credits, including transfer credits, towards their STEM and Business Finance course majors before receiving this scholarship. Students must enroll in at least 12 credits of STEM and/or Business Finance courses during the semester the scholarship is received. The scholarship recipient must have a GPA of 3.1 or higher and be of senior status. This scholarship is non-renewable and can only be received once by a student.
This scholarship will award one student $5,200 in the Fall semester. And another student will be awarded $5,200 in the Spring semester.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Mr. Lance Toepper is a 1983 graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a degree in Business Finance. He is the President and CEO of Denver Electric Motor and has career experience including executive management, manufacturing, engineering, global sales and marketing management, product and project management, finance, etc. in complex technical environments. Denver Electric Motor specializes in the repairing, reconditioning, and marketing of electro-mechanical equipment including AC, DC, and synchronous electric motors and pumps. Mr. Toepper wishes to honor three of his most positive and life-teaching influencers – his mother, Joyce; wife, Julie (1981 alumnae); and daughter, Kaitlyn – with the establishment of this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Toepper in care of the UW- Eau Claire Foundation.
Derrick Swanigan Memorial Scholarship (2462)
One scholarship of $350 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates Multicultural Student Services engagement at UW-Eau Claire.
Recipients must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was started by Betsy Kell in memory of Derrick Swanigan who died December 9, 2016. Derrick was director of football operations and player development at UW-Eau Claire from 2012-2015. During his tenure at UW-Eau Claire, Derrick focused on diversifying the UW-Eau Claire football team and providing opportunities to young men from inner cities.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Betsy Kell in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dewayne Starkey Memorial Scholarship (6049)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has completed at least one year at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County and is transferring to a baccalaureate institution and planning a career in agriculture, agricultural education, veterinary medicine, soil conservation, environmental studies, conservation management, animal husbandry or plant biology. Academic record and extracurricular activities will be considered. Recipient should have a farm background (not required) and be from Barron County.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is named for the late DeWayne Starkey and is sponsored by his family.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Dewayne Starkey in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Dian Reichel Page Journalism Scholarship (2521)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
The recipient must be a declared journalism major if they are of junior or senior level, or if they are of freshman or sophomore level, they must have an intent to major in this area. Students must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
The donors, Dana (UW-Eau Claire alumnus) and Patrick Quinlan, have generously made this endowed scholarship possible and have chosen to name this scholarship in honor of Dana’s mother, Dian Reichel Page. (Of note is that they also established a second endowed scholarship to honor Dana’s father, David Page for his career in education.) Dana has chosen to honor her mother in this way because Dian Reichel Page’s career in journalism inspired Dana. Dana also values the education she received at UW-Eau Claire and has established this scholarship to both honor her mother and thank her alma mater for the excellent education she received.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dana and Patrick Quinlan, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Diana Hancock Nursing Scholarship (2664)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to a junior or senior nursing major at the Eau Claire campus. Preference will be given to single parent students. This scholarship can be renewed for one additional year if recipient is a single parent.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Chops and Diana Hancock in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Diane Elbin Blugold Promise Scholarship (1979)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
First preference is for a student who has served in the military, and a second preference is for a student whose parent has served in the military.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,000 award for first year. Provided a 3.0 or higher GPA is maintained, this scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years.
Donor Background:
Diane Elbin is a 1977 UW-Eau Claire graduate who majored in special education. She is retired and resides in Deerfield, Ill. with her husband, Gerald, who was an option trader in Chicago and is also now retired.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gerald Elbin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Diane Moira Duncan Philosophy Award (2167)
One scholarship of $100 is available.
The intent of the award is to recognize an outstanding essay each year written by a Philosophy major enrolled in Philosophy 485 - "Seminar in Problems of Philosophy."
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This fund was established in memory of Dr. Diane Moira Duncan, a UW-Eau Claire faculty member who taught from 1999-2003 and died on December 10, 2009. The fund recognizes the recipient's outstanding quality research and writing. It was established on the initiative of professor emeritus Dr. Edward A. Beach, who taught at UW-Eau Claire for sixteen years. Dr. Beach cited spirited teaching and ability to instill philosophical enthusiasm in her students as reasons for creating this award in her memory.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Edward Beach in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Diane Moira Duncan Religious Studies Award (2167)
One scholarship of $100 is available.
The intent of the award is to recognize an outstanding essay each year written by a Religious Studies major enrolled in Religious Studies 470 – “The Problem of Evil” or Religious Studies 490 – “Seminar in Religious Studies.”
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This fund was established in memory of Dr. Diane Moira Duncan, a UW-Eau Claire faculty member who taught from 1999-2003 and died on December 10, 2009. The fund recognizes the recipient's outstanding quality research and writing. It was established on the initiative of professor emeritus Dr. Edward A. Beach, who taught at UW-Eau Claire for sixteen years. Dr. Beach cited spirited teaching and ability to instill philosophical enthusiasm in her students as reasons for creating this award in her memory.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Edward Beach in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Distinguished Alumni Scholarship (6061)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student in good academic standing who has earned a minimum of 12 credits. There is a preference for students involved in campus or community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Diversity Scholars Award (0980)
A variable number of scholarships from $1,000 up to $60,000 are available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
It is awarded in conjunction with federal and state financial aid grants and/or private scholarships. New, entering students who are from historically excluded racial and ethnic populations or are economically disadvantaged are eligible, with priority given to students who have successfully completed the Blugold Beginnings Program. The recipient must be enrolled full-time to receive any award amount.
The award is renewable for an additional three years, for a total of up to $24,000. However, recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least three-fourths of enrolled credits. The Diversity Scholars supersedes other UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarships (i.e. Freshman Honors, Diversity Achievement) you may have been previously awarded; the smaller award will be designated to an alternate.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Dolly Rounds Memorial International Student Scholarship (1242)
Two scholarships of $700 are available.
Degree-seeking International students accepted to UW-Eau Claire will be considered for grants.
Freshman through graduate student can apply. Minimum 3.0 GPA; no geographic preference; open to all academic fields. Scholarship based on academic merit, exceptional talent, unique personal characteristics or future potential.
Prior recipient can reapply with possible for continuity to same recipient.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is in memory of Bertha “Dolly” Rounds who was known as the “American Mother” to scores of international students who traveled thousands of miles to attend UW-Eau Claire. Mrs. Rounds, a native of Shell Lake, attended UW-Eau Claire for a time. She spent the first 10 years of her teaching career in rural schools of Wisconsin. She later became an elementary teacher and supervisor, spending 42 years in the teaching field.
In the late 1960s, Mrs. Rounds toured various countries in Southeast Asia introducing educational opportunities at UW-Eau Claire. Upon her return, she volunteered to serve as the “American Mother” and advisor for Chinese students enrolled at UW-Eau Claire. She served in this role for more than 20 years, keeping in close touch with many students and their families until her death in 2000.
To this day, many early international graduates attribute their success at UW-Eau Claire to Dolly Rounds. They have collectively given generously to support this endowed scholarship in memory of a cherished mentor and friend in a place so far from home. One of the first stops these alumni make when returning to Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire is to visit Mrs. Rounds’ grave to pay tribute to the woman who made such a difference in their lives.
This scholarship is their tangible way to “pay it forward” in memory of a UW-Eau Claire legend.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Rounds' friend, Frances Lai, as well as Mrs. Rounds' grandson, Eugene Plante, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dolly Rounds Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship (1242)
Two scholarships of $700 are available.
Students accepted to Study Abroad Programs offered by the Center for International Education or UW-Eau Claire departments will be considered for grants.
Freshman through graduate student can apply. Minimum 3.0 GPA; no geographic preference; open to all academic fields. Scholarship based on academic merit, exceptional talent, unique personal characteristics or future potential.
Prior recipient can reapply with possible for continuity to same recipient.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is in memory of Bertha “Dolly” Rounds who was known as the “American Mother” to scores of international students who traveled thousands of miles to attend UW-Eau Claire. Mrs. Rounds, a native of Shell Lake, attended UW-Eau Claire for a time. She spent the first 10 years of her teaching career in rural schools of Wisconsin. She later became an elementary teacher and supervisor, spending 42 years in the teaching field.
In the late 1960s, Mrs. Rounds toured various countries in Southeast Asia introducing educational opportunities at UW-Eau Claire. Upon her return, she volunteered to serve as the “American Mother” and advisor for Chinese students enrolled at UW-Eau Claire. She served in this role for more than 20 years, keeping in close touch with many students and their families until her death in 2000.
To this day, many early international graduates attribute their success at UW-Eau Claire to Dolly Rounds. They have collectively given generously to support this endowed scholarship in memory of a cherished mentor and friend in a place so far from home. One of the first stops these alumni make when returning to Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire is to visit Mrs. Rounds’ grave to pay tribute to the woman who made such a difference in their lives.
This scholarship is their tangible way to “pay it forward” in memory of a UW-Eau Claire legend.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Rounds' friend, Frances Lai, as well as Mrs. Rounds' grandson, Eugene Plante, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Don and Jan Etnier Scholarship (1849)
Eight scholarships of $1,100 are available.
This scholarships is available to students who are active in the Hmong Student Association, who have a strong academic record, show potential for success in college and demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is renewable, for up to three years of funding, provided the recipient continues to demonstrate academic success. Typically, a sophomore will be chosen in every even-numbered year.
Donor Background:
Don and Jan Etnier have assisted the Hmong throughout the Chippewa Valley in numerous ways for more than 30 years. Jan was the first tutor for the first Hmong student to graduate from UW-Eau Claire, who went on to become the assistant director of Multicultural Affairs. Their church has sponsored many Hmong families and helped them resettle to the Chippewa Valley. Don was on the Board of Directors of the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association and was the campaign treasurer for the late Joe Bee Xiong, when he ran for the Assembly in 2004. Jan was on the Christmas Food Committee and persuaded the Salvation Army to provide food that is part of the Hmong diet. The Etniers are true "volunteers".
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jan Etnier in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Don Henrich & Bruce Gabriel Memorial Scholarship (6052)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year or continuing full-time students who are active in the community and/or school activities. A high school rank in the top 50% or a GPA of at least 3.00 is desired, but these requirements can be overlooked if effort is evident and other criteria are met.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Don Henrich in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Donald & Leatrice Mathison Nurse Practitioner Graduate Student Scholarship (1757)
Two scholarships of $4,000 are available.
The recipient must be a graduate student studying to be a Nurse Practitioner in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences with demonstrated financial need and show promise in the nursing profession. Academic achievement also will be a factor in the selection. It is the donors' intent to motivate and encourage nursing majors in any of the programs offered through the College to remain motivated to complete their degree and enter the nursing profession.
Donor Background:
The Mathisons were Eau Claire natives and life-long residents. Donald Mathison graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1949 with a teaching degree in math and taught for many years in the Eau Claire area, completing his career as the first principal of South Middle School. He passed away in June of 2020. Leatrice was an administrative secretary in the district office of the Eau Claire Area School District for 45 years. She passed away in December of 2016.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cynthia and Kirk Dahl in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donald & Leatrice Mathison Nursing Scholarship (1757)
Five scholarships of $4,000 are available.
The recipient must be at least a junior nursing major in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences with demonstrated financial need and show promise in the nursing profession. Academic achievement also will be a factor in the selection. It is the donors' intent to motivate and encourage nursing majors in any of the programs offered through the College to remain motivated to complete their BSN degree and enter the nursing profession.
Donor Background:
The Mathisons were Eau Claire natives and life-long residents. Donald Mathison graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1949 with a teaching degree in math and taught for many years in the Eau Claire area, completing his career as the first principal of South Middle School. He passed away in June of 2020. Leatrice was an administrative secretary in the district office of the Eau Claire Area School District for 45 years. She passed away in December of 2016.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cynthia and Kirk Dahl in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donald and Elfreida Franzmann WAES (1306)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Donald and Elfreida Franzmann and endowed through their estate gifts.
Donald and Evelyn Schwantes Memorial Blugold Promise (2150)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Preference is for a qualified student from the south metro Twin Cities area. If there is not a student who meets that preference, then any qualified student can be awarded.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jeff Schwantes in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donald and Joann Clemens Scholarship (6024)
One scholarship of $1000 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to continuing students in good academic standing who will have completed at least 12 credits by the end of the academic year. Recipients may be pursuing any field of study.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Donald and Joann Clemens in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Donald and Leatrice Mathison Mathematics Scholarship (2454)
Two scholarships of $4,000 are available.
Recipient must be a junior or senior math education major and have at least a 3.0 GPA in all mathematics courses.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The Mathisons were Eau Claire natives and life-long residents. Donald Mathison graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1949 with a teaching degree in math and taught for many years in the Eau Claire area, completing his career as the first principal of South Middle School. He passed away in June of 2020. Leatrice was an administrative secretary in the district office of the Eau Claire Area School District for 45 years. She passed away in December of 2016.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cynthia and Kirk Dahl in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donald and Sarah Bredle Kinesiology Scholarship (2206)
One scholarship of $1,000 available.
The recipient must be a kinesiology major with an emphasis in rehabilitation science and must demonstrate financial need.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was started by Don and Sarah Bredle in order to help out kinesiology students who are hardworking but low on funds.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Donald and Sarah Bredle in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donald Birr Scholarship (0108)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Candidates must possess a strong academic record, be admitted to the one of the teacher education programs (Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary), and have a concentration in the area of junior high or middle school preparation.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Cheryl Dierking in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donald G. and Dorothy Wing Pratt Scholarship (0039)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $5,000 are available.
Candidates must be of senior standing at the time of receipt of the award, be in high academic standing and graduates of North High School of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Donald L. and Geraldine T. Wolfarth Fund (0738)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $3,300 are available.
Applicant must be a continuing sophomore, junior, or senior student with a major in Communication and an emphasis in organizational communication or communication studies. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25, and has actively participated in programs, activities and/or work related to the communication field. Demonstrated excellence in public speaking is also expected.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Donald L. Wolfarth held a teaching position in the speech department at UW-Eau Claire from 1967 until his retirement in 1988. He was active as a judge in the various high school and college debate and forensics events held on campus. Before working the speech department, he studied with the American Institute of Parliamentarian. In 1969, he created the parliamentary procedure course. Professor Wolfarth's department chair said of him: "Don was outstanding as a scholar, teacher and colleague. But he was extraordinary as a friend."
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Donald and Geraldine Wolfarth in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donald L. Ellickson Memorial Scholarship (2555)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to full-time economics majors and minors. Students must be junior or senior status and have completed nine credits of economics courses. An overall GPA and economics GPA of 3.0 is required.
Preference will be given to students who demonstrate involvement in student activities, community service and government, and the arts.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in 2018 through contributions from Dr. Ellickson's family, friends, and colleagues.
Dr. Ellickson taught in the UW-Eau Claire Economics Department from 1958 until his retirement in 1994. He was appointed chair of the department in 1967 and served in that capacity until 1990. He was an adviser for the Economics Honor Society and the Young Republicans.
Dr. Ellickson was involved in service to his community through civics and strong advocacy in the areas of human services and eldercare. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Foundation Board of Directors, the City of Eau Claire Bus Transportation Committee, and the Zoning Appeals Board.
In retirement, he was a member of the Eau Claire County Board from 1994 until 2008 and enjoyed volunteering for the Community Table.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Ellickson Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donna & J. Roger Selin Scholarship (2147)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding accounting major who has achieved at least a B- grade in Accounting 301 and 302. Preference will be given to students who participate in a music ensemble on campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Donna E. Selin, a former first grade teacher who taught for 35 years in the Eau Claire area. Donna, who died November 12, 2012, was the beloved wife of long-time accounting professor J. Roger Selin. They were married for 46 years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to J. Roger Selin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Donna C. and Susan C. Turell Award (1522)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who has completed an outstanding paper or project that illustrates the application of feminism to their lives.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Dorothea S. Bobb Blugold Promise Scholarship (1720)
Shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
One $1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Scholarship Background:
The Dorothea Bobb Blugold Promise Scholarship fund was established with memorial gifts received following the death of Mrs. Bobb on June 3, 2006. While she never was able to attend college, she placed a high value on a college education and loved UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Dorothea Bobb Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Douglas & Kimberlie Meyer-Weisenberger Blugold Promise Scholarship (1982)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
First preference is for a graduate from Ladysmith High School, second preference for a graduate of a high school within Rusk County. If no students are available, the scholarship will remain unawarded.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,000 award available for freshman year. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student maintains at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Donor Background
Doug Weisenberger is a 1979 UW-Eau Claire graduate who earned both a business degree, and master's of business administration degree. He works as a financial planner and senior partner with North Star Resource Group in Madison.
Kimberlie Meyer-Weisenberger graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1980 with an art degree.
The couple resides in Oregon, WI, and are proud parents. They see the great value of a college education and want to make sure that a degree is attainable for future Blugolds.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Douglas Weisenberger and Kimberlie Meyer-Weisenberger in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr Ronald N Satz Memorial Fund (1697)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Preference will be given to a freshman who meets one or more of the following criteria: first generation college student, economically disadvantaged student, or a student who shows evidence of strong commitment to social and economic justice and/or public service.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
This fund was established in memory of Dr. Ronald N. Satz, Provost and Vice Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Ronald Satz Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Alan Zimmerman Endowed Christian Career Scholarship (1548)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding student of any major, who is planning on a career in Christian ministry, Christian outreach and/or Christian media work. The recipient must be enrolled full-time for at least one semester during the academic year the scholarship is received. Preference will be given to a student actively involved in Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ), InterVarsity, the Navigators, Athletes in Action, Chi Alpha Ministries or In Christ Alone. Recipient must have an earned GPA of at least 3.0.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
In 1970 Alan Zimmerman graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a B.A. in speech, communication, and political science. From there he went on to earn a master's and Ph.D. in speech communication, taught at the university level for 15 years, and was awarded the 'Outstanding Faculty Member' award by two different universities.
In 1985, Dr. Zimmerman opened his own training, speaking, and consulting company, delivering more than 3,000 programs in 49 states and 22 countries. His programs focus on such topics as self-esteem, motivation, leadership, and teamwork as he shows people how to bring out the best in themselves or others. As a Certified Speaking Professional and an inductee into the Speakers Hall of Fame, he is ranked among the top 5% of all speakers worldwide. He has authored multiple books including: Pivot: How One Turn in Attitude Can Lead to Success, The Payoff Principle: Discover the 3 Secrets for Getting What You Want Out of Life and Work, and Brave Questions: Building Stronger Relationships By Asking All The Right Questions.
Dr. Zimmerman established this scholarship fund to give back to his alma mater as he helps future students reach their greatest potential.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Alan Zimmerman in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Alan Zimmerman Endowed Communication Scholarship (1548)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in communication, with a specific emphasis on communication studies or organizational communication. The recipient must be enrolled full-time for at least one semester during the academic year the scholarship is received and have 12 credits of CJ courses completed at the time of application. The recipient must have an earned GPA of at least 3.2 in the CJ department. Preference will be given to a student who plans on a career in public communication, interpersonal communication, communication studies, organizational communication, or who plans to pursue a career as a public speaker.
This scholarship is not available for students majoring in mass communication or journalism.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
In 1970 Alan Zimmerman graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a B.A. in speech, communication, and political science. From there he went on to earn a master's and Ph.D. in speech communication, taught at the university level for 15 years, and was awarded the 'Outstanding Faculty Member' award by two different universities.
In 1985, Dr. Zimmerman opened his own training, speaking, and consulting company, delivering more than 3,000 programs in 49 states and 22 countries. His programs focus on such topics as self-esteem, motivation, leadership, and teamwork as he shows people how to bring out the best in themselves or others. As a Certified Speaking Professional and an inductee into the Speakers Hall of Fame, he is ranked among the top 5% of all speakers worldwide. He is the author of three books: Pivot: How One Turn in Attitude Can Lead to Success, The Payoff Principle: Discover the 3 Secrets for Getting What You Want Out of Life and Work, and Brave Questions: Building Stronger Relationships By Asking All The Right Questions.
Dr. Zimmerman established this scholarship fund to give back to his alma mater as he helps future students reach their greatest potential.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Alan Zimmerman, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Barbara F. Luebke Journalism Scholarship (2732)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student with a declared major in journalism. Preference will be given to students who are underserved, underrepresented, or first-generation college students.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
This $1,500 award is renewable for three additional years provided the student continues pursuing a degree in journalism and remains in good academic standing. Involvement in journalism-related campus activities, organizations, and programming will also be considered.
Donor Background:
Barbara entered UW-Eau Claire in 1967 as a first-generation college student eager to major in journalism. Over four years of classes, cultural experiences, friends and faculty mentors, Barb's campus experience became life-changing. She never wavered from her journalism major and went on to work as a copy editor, arts and entertainment editor, news editor and finally editor-in-chief at The Spectator through 1971. She also took the university's first courses in women's literature and African American literature, and was part of an exploratory course on "minority press." It was here that Barb's academic interest in Native American journalism grew. Barb completed a master's degree at the University of Oregon, studying two Navajo newspapers, and a dissertation at the University of Missouri, writing a biography of Elias Boudinot (editor of the first Native American newspaper, The Cherokee Phoenix, in 1828). Barb later worked as a reporter in Antigo and as an editor of a newspaper in Dekalb, IL. In September 1974, she began her career as a college journalism professor (including three years at her alma mater). Barb retired in 2012 and attributes her education at UW-Eau Claire as the foundation of her professional career and her life.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Barbara Luebke in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Brian Bugella Memorial Scholarship (2036)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to a deserving and promising chemistry or declared pre-med major who will be participating in a study abroad experience through UW-Eau Claire. The applicant must be accepted into the UW-Eau Claire study abroad program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Brian Bugella, from Chetek, Wisconsin, earned his bachelor's degree from UW-Eau Claire 1979. Brian achieved academic excellence with a double major in chemistry and business, and went on to become the first and only UW-Eau Claire student to graduate from Harvard Medical School.
He had a sense of adventure and curiosity that led him to travel around the world. He visited Europe four times, biked the west coast of the U.S., rafted the Colorado River, and skied in Utah and Vermont. While in medical school, Brian took a year-long sabbatical to sail in New Zealand and camp in Canada with his brother. All of these trips were taken on a shoestring budget, and to finance them he either worked or obtained loans.
Brian died in 1986 at the age of 29. To commemorate Brian's remarkable and all-too-short life, Paul Schlaefer and other UW-Eau Claire friends have funded a scholarship in Brian's name. This fund will help a student to study abroad and travel.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter and address it to Paul Schlaefer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. Included should be an essay describing their study abroad experiences.
Dr. Bruce C. Rhoades and Dr. Katherine A. Rhoades Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship (2754)
Three scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship is for incoming students who demonstrate commitment to creating a diverse community. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must have financial need.
This scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient meets the following criteria:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Continued financial need
- Active participation in learning community on campus
- Participate in a transformative learning experience
- Meet regularly with campus mentor
- Engage with community mentor who recipient has developed a plan of action with
- Attend annual dinner with other Chancellor's Leaders recipients, donors, mentors, and university executive leaders
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bruce and Katherine Rhoades in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. David and Jean Crowe Biology Scholarship (2148)
Two scholarships of $4,500 are available.
This scholarship shall be awarded to incoming freshmen. Recipient must be declared in one of the following degrees (in order of priority): Biology Major – Ecology and Environmental Science Emphasis, Teaching – Science, Biology Emphasis, and finally Biology Major. Additional secondary preference is for a nontraditional student entering higher education after time in the military or workforce.
Of the two recipients, one must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship awards standards.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years if recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and is enrolled full-time in the specified degree programs.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Deborah Crowe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Donald and Elsa Brinkman Keyboard Scholarship (0823)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is to assist freshmen who show promise as performers. Students must be accepted into keyboard studies in the department of music and theatre arts.
Financial need may be considered.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jane Dressel, daughter of Donald and Elsa Brinkman, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Edward Young Scholarship (2798)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to economics majors and minors. Preference will be given to students who are underrepresented, under-served, and who have financial need (as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards), including, but not limited to, returning adult students and first-generation college students.
Donor Background:
Dr. Edward Young was born in Milwaukee, WI. He married his wife Jackie in 1967. He received his doctorate degree in Labor Economics from Washington State University in 1975. Dr. Young taught in the Economics department at UW-Eau Claire for many years, including serving as department chair, until his retirement in 2008. As department chair, he chose a flying pig as the department’s mascot to remind students and staff to question everything. Dr. Young served three terms on the Eau Claire City Council, representing Putnam Heights. He was instrumental in advocating for the bike trail that now runs through Eau Claire. He had a lifelong passion for travel, visiting over 30 countries including 15 trips to Vietnam.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Young Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Eric Jamelske and Dr. Thomas Kemp Economics Research Scholarship (2824)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student majoring in economics who is engaged in or preparing to participate in a collaborative research project with a faculty mentor. The recipient must be participating in the research project during the year the scholarship is received. Economics faculty members nominate students for this award. Preference will be given to students studying with an H-4 visa.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Helue Leslie-Vazquez in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. F. J. Scheible Scholarship (0180)
One scholarship of $200 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a current student with a strong academic record and evidence of community service who is a graduating senior from St. Catherine's School in Racine, Wisconsin. If there is no qualified individual from St. Catherine's, a student will be selected from a high school in Eau Claire County.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Scheible in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Gabriel Kojoian Memorial Scholarship (1902)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicants must be majoring in physics and astronomy and show great promise for a career in research or teaching. Preference is given to a student who is preparing for graduate school. This scholarship will be awarded to the most worthy and qualified 'student of promise' as determined by the selection committee.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Gabriel Kojoian, professor of physics and astronomy. The first son of Armenian immigrants, Gabe received his BS degree from Brown University and Ph.D. from University of California-Berkeley. He was widely recognized for his research in the fields of particle physics and radio astronomy.
Gabe joined the UW-Eau Claire faculty in 1976. In addition to teaching physics, astrophysics and astronomy courses at for over two decades, he mentored students on their research projects. That research was often published in respected scientific journals in articles authored by Gabe and his students, many of whom continued their studies in physics and astronomy at leading graduate schools. Gabe was a devoted friend and mentor, and the opportunities that he provided to students will be long remembered.
Gabe died in 1998. This scholarship was established by alumnus Doug Pearson in his memory.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Doug Pearson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Harold & Helena Ray Huston Nursing Scholarship (0041)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,000 are available.
The recipient(s) must be of proven scholastic ability, of at least sophomore standing and be enrolled in Nursing at the time of award.
Financial need may be considered but is not necessarily a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Huston Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Ian J. Wallace and Dr. Simon. A. Wallace Scholarship (2602)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first-year student single parent.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The $700 award is renewable for 4 years provided the student makes satisfactory academic progress with the university.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ian and Simon in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Ida Hinz Physical Education Scholarship (0678)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Recipient must have senior status and be majoring in kinesiology with a physical education teaching emphasis and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipient must have demonstrated leadership and service related to the major and/or profession.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Ida Hinz was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1921. She earned her BS in Education at Illinois State Normal University. After teaching physical education for two years, she attended Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, Colorado. She joined the faculty at UW-Eau Claire in 1949. She retired in 1983 as the Chair of the Physical Education Department.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Paul Seipel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Jack A. Kavanagh Memorial Math Scholarship (2162)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student majoring in mathematics.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
First preference will be given to a student from Flambeau High School. If there are no incoming students from Flambeau High School who meet the criteria, second preference will be given to a student from any high school in Rusk or Taylor County. If there are no qualified students from these counties, the award can be given to any incoming math major.
Demonstrated financial need is not a requirement for this scholarship, but preference will be given to the student with the highest need if there is a tie between two candidates based on the geographic and academic criteria.
This scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least 3.0.
Donor Background:
Dr. Jack Kavanagh graduated from Flambeau High School and attended the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, graduating with a degree in mathematics in 1966. Without much financial support from his family, Jack went on to get a PhD at the University of Minnesota and eventually became a faculty member at Loyola University in Chicago in 1971. Through outstanding scholarly contributions in teaching, research, and service, Jack was promoted to Associate Professor in 1977 and Professor in 1984. His teaching and research interests were in educational foundations in statistics and research methods. His tremendous ethic of care for his students and colleagues throughout his career helped many students overcome both personal and academic hurdles. Jack encouraged his students by making math understandable, relatable, and enjoyable.
After 35 years in Loyola's School of Education, Jack retired in 2006 as Professor Emeritus. Jack attributed much of his success to the personal impact his UW-Eau Claire professors had in helping him determine his career path. Jack was appreciative of the guidance he received from UW-Eau Claire faculty. An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, Jack passed away in 2013 at the age of 68. Because of his connection with UW-Eau Claire and the need to support a Wisconsin public university, Jack's family felt compelled to start this scholarship in his memory.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Kavanagh Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Jack Pladziewicz Research Scholarship (2043)
One scholarship of $4,500 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student who shows exceptional promise and has excelled in a collaborative research project with a chemistry department faculty member. All applicants must submit a one-page summary that details the type of research in which they are engaged and how they will use their research experiences to further their careers.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Michael and Randee Carney in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Jane L. Frankson & Dr. Edward H. Groshan WAES (0340)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Edward Groshan and Jane Frankson.
Dr. Jason Slaikeu Excellence in Leadership College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship (2921)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship is to be awarded to an underrepresented junior or senior who is a high academic performer and an outstanding leader, preference will go to a student pursing a degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry, Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering and Biology. Preference for a high level of academic excellence, community service, campus involvement, and institutional engagement. Student must be enrolled full-time and on track to graduate. Financial need may be a consideration. Scholarship recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 to be considered.
If previous junior recipient is exceptionally outstanding and perceived to be an optimal candidate for the subsequent year, the award may go to that junior student for renewal senior year.
Donor Background:
Dr. Jason Slaikeu is a 1998 biology graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Now a vascular surgeon who also leads the orthopedic service line at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he graduated with honors from UWEC before earning his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He later earned a MBA from Grand Valley State University. Slaikeu was an outstanding athlete at UW-Eau Claire and is a member of the Blugold Hall of Fame. A two-time national champion and four-time conference champion in the high jump, his 1996 school record in the outdoor high jump of 7 feet, 1 1/2 inches still stands. He is the only President's Award from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Jason Slaikeu in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. Jason is willing to connect with students outside of campus to provide leadership, mentorship, or opportunities to shadow him professionally.
Dr. Jason Slaikeu Excellence in Leadership College of Business Scholarship (2921)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship is to be awarded to an underrepresented junior or senior who is a high academic performer and an outstanding leader, preference will go to a student pursing a degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, and Management. Preference for a high level of academic excellence, community service, campus involvement, and institutional engagement. Student must be enrolled full-time and on track to graduate. Scholarship recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 to be considered.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
Dr. Jason Slaikeu is a 1998 biology graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Now a vascular surgeon who also leads the orthopedic service line at Corewell Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he graduated with honors from UWEC before earning his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He later earned a MBA from Grand Valley State University. Slaikeu was an outstanding athlete at UW-Eau Claire and is a member of the Blugold Hall of Fame. A two-time national champion and four-time conference champion in the high jump, his 1996 school record in the outdoor high jump of 7 feet, 1 1/2 inches still stands. He is the only President's Award from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Jason Slaikeu in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. Jason is willing to connect with students outside of campus to provide leadership, mentorship, or opportunities to shadow him professionally.
Dr. John R. Bergstrom Geology Scholarship (2475)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The scholarship recipient must be a Geology and Environmental Science major with financial need, junior or senior standing, and who is traditionally underserved or underrepresented in the field of Geology.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sandra Chamberlain in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Kevin Hansen Memorial Scholarship (2845)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in health care administration who is active and engaged with the program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dear Donor in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Mary J. Meiser ELA for Diverse Learners Scholarship (2978)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
The Dr. Mary Jordan Meiser English Language Arts for Diverse Learners Scholarship provides support to students whose program centers in multicultural studies. Recipients must excel in English Language Arts curriculum and instruction. They must also demonstrate a commitment to working with school children from linguistically and/or ethnically diverse populations. This award will be given to a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Middle Education (4K-9) who is currently enrolled in Education Studies 283- Supporting Multilingual Learners.
Recipients must be of sophomore or junior status with a GPA of at least 3.0. The award winner will be selected by the course instructor and College of Education and Human Sciences staff.
Financial need not a factor.
One student will receive $500.00 for the Fall, another student will receive $500.00 for the Spring.
Donor Background:
Dr. Mary Meiser was among the first to graduate with a Master of Arts in English at UW-Eau Claire. After graduating from UW-Eau Claire in 1971, and with 20 years of teaching experience at both the secondary and college levels, she went on to receive masters and doctorate degrees from Harvard University, where she studied Applied Linguistics and Education.
For 11 years, she taught junior high school English, before taking her first UWEC position in the Educational Opportunity Program, where she and specialists in math and reading developed the Academic Skills Center and the Upward Bound Program for secondary students, especially those with ESL backgrounds. Dr. Meiser also taught introductory composition classes in the English Department. Joining the English Department full time, she taught the full range of composition courses, and later served as Director of the Composition Program before focusing on teacher education for English Language Arts students.
A firm belief in service to the profession led Dr. Meiser to serve as President of the Wisconsin Council of Teachers/English Language Arts, consultant and writer for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and K-12 inservice in curriculum and instruction, across disciplines. She authored "Teaching Writing to Hmong and other ESL Students", two editions of "Good Writing! for developmental college composition", and with colleague Dr. Rhoda Maxwell, five editions of "Teaching English in Secondary Schools".
Thank You Letter Instructions:Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Mary Meiser, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Michael Cunningham Composition Scholarship (2856)
One scholarship of $1,250 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student majoring in music composition who is passionate about music and music composition. The award is renewable for a second year provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire and continues to major in music composition.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was created to honor Dr. Michael Cunningham who was a leader in the composition program at UW-Eau Claire for over 30 years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kathy Duax in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Milton M. & Jean G. Schimke Endowed Music Student Teaching (1186)
Two scholarships of $2,000 are available. One scholarship will be awarded each semester.
Available to BME students meeting all requirements for admission to the student-teaching semester, with membership and active participation in student NAfME for a minimum of three successive semesters, including their music student teaching semester.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Schimke joined the music faculty at UW-Eau Claire in 1969 as coordinator of the Division of Music Education. Concurrently, he served as chair of the Department of Music for twelve years (1973-1985), followed by a part-time appointment as special assistant to the dean of the School of Arts and Sciences as coordinator of arts enhancement from 1985-1989. He retired in 1996. Before coming to UW-Eau Claire, Dr. Schimke was a faculty member in the Department of Music at UW-Oshkosh. Throughout his university career, including his doctoral studies, he was involved in the supervision of music student teachers. Prior to that he taught choral and instrumental music in the public schools of Oregon, North Dakota and Colorado. Dr. Schimke earned Ed.D. and M.A. degrees from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO and a B.S. degree, with majors in choral and instrumental music along with a minor in business education, from Minot State University in Minot, ND.
Jean Schimke retired from the Eau Claire Area School District where she served as a speech and language pathologist for 19 years (1978-1997). She was a part-time supervisor of student speech clinicians at the UW-Oshkosh Speech Clinic. Jean served as a supervising teacher in special education at the University of Northern Colorado Laboratory School and as an elementary classroom teacher in the public school systems in Evans and Greeley. She began her professional career as a speech and hearing therapist for Burke County in North Dakota where she established a speech and hearing program. Jean earned a M.S. degree in communication disorders from UW-Eau Claire, a M.A. degree in special education at the University of Northern Colorado and a B.S. degree with majors in speech and hearing therapy and elementary education from Minot State University.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Milton M. and Jean G. Schimke in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Oliver S. Owen Scholarship (1815)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to a deserving biology student who has a demonstrated interest in and passion for wildlife biology -- particularly ornithology -- or limnology. To apply, students must have completed the biology core courses and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.2 in biology courses.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Information:
This scholarship was established in 2007 by Dr. Thomas and Karen Lansing, from Dellwood, MN. Dr. Lansing is a 1978 general science graduate, retired dentist and successful entrepreneur. Dr. Owen was a beloved teacher and mentor who left a lasting impression on Dr. Lansing. He taught at UW-Eau Claire from 1967 to 1990 and died in 1995. This scholarship honors his memory and is a reflection of his area of expertise and the impact he had on so many of his students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Thomas and Karen Lansing in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Roger, Dixie and Amy Rasmussen Educational Scholarship (1829)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
For seniors in the College of Education and Human Sciences who are student-teaching. The student must complete their teaching module during the year they receive the scholarship and have a minimum GPA of 3.00.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Mr. Rasmussen understands that students completing their student-teaching semester often undergo additional expenses and he wants this scholarship to assist someone the College of Education knows would benefit from this additional assistance.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Roger Rasmussen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Sally A Webb International Service Fellowship (1758)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
One award is given to an outstanding student seeking to complete a service project in an international setting - either through one of the university's approved international study abroad sites or in a specific international setting. The service component must be articulated through a plan of action in terms of the activity, arrangements that have been made, the target audience of the service and the anticipated outcome. A portion of the award may be used to cover routine expenses associated with the international study abroad experience or international travel, and a portion of the award also must be used to fulfill the service learning aspect. This may include -- but not be limited to -- supplies, materials and resources directly used in providing service to the target population.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Information:
Upon completion of the international service activity, the recipient shall be expected to make a presentation or write a summary reflecting on the experience, the impact on the community served and the impact on the participant.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Sally A. Webb International Student Tuition Scholarship (0666)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The applicant must be a junior or senior international student seeking a degree at UW-Eau Claire.
First preference will be given to an international student who is a communication major with an organizational communication emphasis.
Second preference will be given to an international student who is pursuing any of the communication and journalism department's other majors, including communication studies, mass communication (advertising or public relations), or journalism.
Applicant must have a minimum resident and major GPA of 3.0 and have completed 60 credits by the time the scholarship money is deposited into their tuition account.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Sally Webb began her teaching career at the Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire on September 1, 1965. She was the recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award in 1992 and the first Student Senate Advisor of the Year Award in 1998, as well as other awards.
Dr. Webb officially retired from teaching in 2002, but not from her commitment to faculty and students. Her fundraising work, which began in 2005 for the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, helps to create new -- and enhance existing -- scholarships for deserving students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Sally A. Webb Organizational Communication Tuition Scholarship (0666)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
Applicant must be a junior or senior student with a major in communication with an organizational communication emphasis. Applicant must have a minimum resident and major GPA of 3.2 and have completed 60 credits by the time the scholarship money is deposited into their tuition account.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Sally Webb began her teaching career at the Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire on September 1, 1965. She was the recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award in 1992 and the first Student Senate Advisor of the Year Award in 1998, as well as other awards.
Dr. Webb officially retired from teaching in 2002, but not from her commitment to faculty and students. Her fundraising work, which began in 2005 for the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, helps to create new -- and enhance existing -- scholarships for deserving students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Sally A. Webb Scholarship (0666)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicant must be a junior or senior.
First preference will be given to a communication major with an organizational communication emphasis who is involved in multicultural activities and programs and/or a student with a documented disability.
Second preference will be given to any communication and journalism major who is involved in multicultural activities and programs and/or a student with a documented disability who is pursuing any one of the CJ department's other majors.
A qualified applicant must have a minimum resident and major GPA of 3.0, and must have completed 60 credits by the time the scholarship money is to deposited into their tuition account.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Sally Webb began her teaching career at the Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire on September 1, 1965. She was the recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award in 1992 and the first Student Senate Advisor of the Year Award in 1998, as well as other awards.
Dr. Webb officially retired from teaching in 2002, but not from her commitment to faculty and students at UW-Eau Claire. Her fundraising work, which began in 2005 for the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, helps to create new scholarships, and enhance existing ones, for deserving students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Sally A. Webb Study Abroad Tuition/Organizational Communication (0666)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicant must be a junior or senior student majoring in communication with an organizational communication emphasis. Applicant must have a minimum resident and major GPA of 3.0, and must have made serious application to the Study Abroad Program. Applicant must have earned at least 18 credits by the time of application and completed at least 30 credits before leaving for study abroad.
The scholarship award is contingent upon acceptance to the study abroad for the summer, fall, winterim, or spring semester for the academic year following the spring semester the scholarship is awarded.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Sally Webb began her teaching career at the Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire on September 1, 1965. She was the recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award in 1992 and the first Student Senate Advisor of the Year Award in 1998, as well as other awards.
Dr. Webb officially retired from teaching in 2002, but not from her commitment to faculty and students. Her fundraising work, which began in 2005 for the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, helps to create new -- and enhance existing scholarships -- for deserving students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Steven Kanetzke Pre-Dental Scholarship (2844)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to junior or senior pre-dentistry students. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA data.
The award may be renewed for up to one additional year as long as the recipient remains a declared pre-dentistry student and remains in good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire. Consideration for renewal will be based upon the student's promise for acceptance and academic success in dental school as demonstrated by their academic performance in their undergraduate coursework at UW-Eua Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Steven Kanetzke in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Tamara A. Johnson Excellence Scholarship (2588)
One scholarship of $850 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to an African American student with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Tamara Johnson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dr. Tamara A. Johnson Success Scholarship (2588)
One scholarship of $861 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to an African American, Latinx, Native American member of a federally recognized tribe, or Asian student with financial need.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Tamara Johnson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Dylan Jaehnke Bravery Scholarship (2527)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship is available to students of junior or senior status who are majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders or in Special Education. A GPA of at least 3.00 is required. The recipient should indicate a passion for making a positive impact for brave children like Dylan.
Financial need should be considered, not required. Either need indicated by the FAFSA or holistic need should be considered as a tie-breaker if all other factors are equal.
Scholarship Background:
Dylan is a boy born with the odds stacked against him. At three days old, after being rushed to the hospital barely breathing and in a coma, he was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder called Propionic Acidemia. His extraordinary condition is one in which his body is incapable of properly processing certain parts of ordinary proteins and fats.
Upon admission to the hospital, Dylan was immediately placed on dialysis to help clear the poisonous toxins that were running rampant in his tiny body as a result of the inability to process protein. After recovering from his initial crisis and learning he had a very severe case of this disease, he was placed on the liver transplant list at seven months old. Just two months later, Dylan received a new liver. The transplant has made his disease much more manageable, but he will live with medical and developmental challenges for the rest of his life. Now five years old, he has been in physical and occupational therapy since he was a baby.
In addition, due to Propionic Acidemia, Dylan struggles with speech development. He has been diagnosed with the speech disorder Apraxia. He has attended Speech Therapy one to three times a week and this year has made great progress verbally communicating with others with a new type of speech therapy called Prompt.
Dylan has been through far more than any young boy should. After hundreds of days spent in the hospital, countless surgeries and procedures, numerous and regular pokes and prods, and one therapy after the next, his resiliency to tackle everything head on and with a smile has never wavered. He is the epitome of everything courageous. Dylan's family gives this scholarship in his name to celebrate his courage and bravery. It is their hope that the deserving individual who receives this scholarship will passionately make a positive impact for brave children like Dylan.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jay and Dawn Jaehnke in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
E. Louise Carter Scholarship (1073)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $3,000 are available.
Candidates preferably would be junior, senior, or graduate students. Nontraditional aged students, returning to school after an interruption in their education, are preferred, as are students planning a career in social work, psychology, nursing, or other helping professions with career plans involving counseling or recovery efforts for people with problems with alcohol, substance abuse or eating disorders. Candidates must be in good academic standing to be eligible for the award, with indications of a promising and successful career.
Preference for students showing financial need.
May apply for award renewal by submitting application in subsequent years.
Donor Background:
James C. Carter has established the E. Louise Carter Scholarship in honor of his mother.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter highlighting their career plans and goals addressed to Victoria Miller in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Earl and Vera Mae Kjer Memorial Scholarship (0002)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
Available to drama majors or minors of sophomore standing or higher are full-time students. Preferably a candidate in secondary education who expects to teach in the field.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
In 1943 Earl Kjer (pronounced care) joined the faculty at Wisconsin State Teachers College to head speech and theatre. The quality of the theatre productions became popular with the community and drew large audiences. In 1947 Eau Claire became the first teacher's college in the nation to be admitted to membership in the National Collegiate Players.
Kjer played an important role in the design and building of the complex at the corner of Park and Garfield which was dedicated in 1952. At the time The Little Theatre “was one of the finest for stage, workroom, wardrobe, and dressing areas in the country”. Kjer, another faculty member, and the National Collegiate Players worked for years to raise money to equip the theatre.
Earl and Vera Mae developed close bonds with many of the theatre and speech students and maintained those relationships with alumni. Vera Mae Kjer was a former home economics teacher and they often graciously entertained students and alumni in their home, across the street from the campus. Earl was known as “Papa” Kjer to the students. Together Earl and Vera Mae organized and chaperoned trips to Chicago and New York so student could experience professional and Broadway plays.
In his twenty-three years at Eau Claire Earl Kjer directed over 60 plays, taught all the theatre classes, and administered the theatre program. During that time Earl Kjer was the theatre program. In the spring, 1964, Kjer, chairman of the department of speech, because of ill health announced his retirement from directing plays. In his honor The Little Theatre was renamed the Earl S. Kjer University Theatre. Earl Kjer died in 1965. At that time the Earl and Vera Mae Kjer Memorial Scholarship Fund was established and continues to honor the legacy of the Kjers. Vera Mae Kjer died in 2001.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ann Glock, niece of Vera Mae Kjer, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eau Claire Jazz Scholarship (2390)
Three scholarships from $500 up to $2,000 are available.
The Eau Claire Jazz Scholarship is for students with a demonstrated investment in the Jazz Studies Program and/or those with aspirations to be a Jazz Musician. Applicants who have developed servant-leadership skills working to promote Jazz Studies events or have participated in Jazz ensembles, and future performers, educators, or administrators in the field of music, are welcome to apply. Students of any year and any major will be considered.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Eau Claire Jazz, Inc. (ECJI) is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to educate, entertain, and perpetuate the worldwide experience of jazz by providing audiences of all ages with exciting, authentic jazz experiences. The organization places a high value on student learning opportunities and is proud to facilitate the nation’s most-enduring student-run jazz festival each spring. This scholarship reflects ECJI’s desire to support more learning experiences for students with an interest in the Jazz Studies area.
In partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, ECJI hosts the annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival—and the associated downtown Jazz Crawl, Concert Series, and Master Classes—and Gatsby’s Gala, whose proceeds benefit the festival and student opportunities in the Jazz Studies area. Since partnering with the university ECJI has employed and supported the student interns responsible for planning and executing the annual jazz festival, which brings more than 100 middle, high school, and collegiate ensembles to UW-Eau Claire’s campus every April. Since the first Eau Claire Jazz Festival in 1967, students from Music and Theatre Arts and many other majors have contributed to the event’s enduring success. This scholarship seeks to recognize and support students with varied academic interests whose efforts continue to be integral to the Jazz Studies program and the Eau Claire Jazz Festival.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Eau Claire Jazz, Inc. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eau Claire Marathon Scholarship (2607)
A variable number of awards of $60 are available.
This award is offered to students participating in the Eau Claire Marathon who are Pell Grant eligible.
First preference will be given to students participating in IDIS 131 Distance Running for Health and Fitness.
Eau Claire Student Nurses Association Leadership Scholarship (1740)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Recipients must be in a leadership position within the Eau Claire Student Nurses Association (ECSNA) and demonstrate active involvement in community service.
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding student admitted to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences who has been an active participant at the Eau Claire site.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gail Hanson Brenner in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eau Claire Student Nurses Association Member Scholarship (1740)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Recipients must be active members of the Eau Claire Student Nurses Association (ECSNA) and demonstrate active involvement in community service.
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student admitted to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences with demonstrated financial need who shows promise in the nursing profession.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gail Hanson Brenner in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eau Claire Student Nurses Association Study Abroad Scholarship (1740)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Recipients must be active members of the Eau Claire Student Nurses Association (ECSNA) and demonstrate active involvement in community service.
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding student admitted to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences who will be participating in an international study abroad experience the year they receives the scholarship. They must have demonstrated financial need and show promise in the nursing profession. If there are not qualified applicants who are planning a study abroad experience, this scholarship may be awarded awarded to a student meeting the ECSNA and community service criteria above.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gail Hanson Brenner in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eberth Alarcon Memorial Scholarship (1736)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a continuing student majoring in mathematics with a preference for second year students. The recipient, to be selected by the Math Department Awards Committee in consultation with the Latin American and Latinx Studies program, will demonstrate involvement in the Latinx Student Association as well as interest in and commitment to Latinx related topics and communities. Preference will be given to students who have been involved with the Latinx Student Association for a minimum of two semesters.
Financial need is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
Dr. Eberth Alarcon joined the UW-Eau Claire mathematics department in 1995 as a professor. He died in September 2006, after a valiant fight against acute leukemia. Eberth was known for his mathematical talents, energy and passion for teaching, love of games such as basketball and backgammon, and a strong sense for social justice. Friends and colleagues said his generosity and good spirit led him to form lifelong friendships wherever he went. His wife, Asha Sen, is an associate professor of English at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Asha Sen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Economics Student Research Scholarship (2603)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for an economics major who has participated in student-faculty research in the last year. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required. Economics faculty members nominate students for this award.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Paige and Brandon Magliocco. Brandon graduated from UW- Eau Claire in 2015 with a degree in Economics. Upon graduation, Brandon attended the University of Minnesota for a graduate degree in Economics and Public Health. Paige and Brandon reside near Minneapolis, MN where Paige teaches high school math and Brandon oversees health economics and outcomes research for an association that is involved with national health care reform. While Paige ultimately transferred to the University of Minnesota, UW – Eau Claire remains special to both Paige and Brandon because they met in class and share many fond memories. Paige and Brandon created this scholarship in order to promote opportunities for student research in Economics, which has influenced both of their lives enormously. To this day, Brandon attributes his success in the field of Economics to the mentorship and instruction of the phenomenal Economics Department and UW – Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Brandon and Paige Magliocco in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ed & Kathy Theisen Memorial WAES (0184)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Edwin and Kathleen Theisen.
Ed and Beth Hicks Pre-Medicine Scholarship (0336)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
Applicants must have earned at least 15 credits at UW-Eau Claire and be currently enrolled as pre-med students. Second semester freshmen, sophomores or juniors may apply. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better and a GPA of 3.5 or better in their science and mathematics courses.
Applicants from various classes must have completed the following minimums at the time they apply:
- Freshmen--a minimum of 15 credits including any two of the following courses; Biology 110 or 111, Chemistry 103 or 115, Mathematics 112, 113 or 114.
- Sophomores--a minimum of 45 credits including at least 8 in biology, 10 in chemistry and a combination of 9 in physics and/or mathematics.
- Juniors--a minimum of 75 credits including at least 12 in biology, 15 in chemistry, 4 in mathematics and 5 in physics.
Financial need is not a requirement but may be considered.
Students may re-apply for this scholarship even if they had previously applied, successfully or unsuccessfully.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Dr. and Mrs. Ed Hicks in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ed and Marla Thompson Scholarship (6045)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year or continuing full-time students enrolled in at least two performing music classes/ensembles on campus or in the community. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants should include a section in the essay describing their music activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ed and Marla Thompson in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Edith Werdermann Hofrichter Scholarship (1170)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
Given to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated excellence as a string musician and has a desire to major in music. The award also may be given to a current student who is a full-time music major and has provided leadership and excellence as a string musician. Participation in the University Symphony Orchestra or the University Chamber Orchestra is required for both incoming and continuing students. The returning student should have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Additional contributions to this fund may be made at any time from any source. It is the donors' intent that the award amount increases over time in order to keep pace with tuition levels.
John and Carrie Tietz and Mrs. Lila Branger Tietz established this scholarship in May 1999. Mrs. Hofrichter was the godmother of John Tietz. Lila was a graduate of UW-Eau Claire and Mrs. Hofrichter's cousin-in-law. This scholarship recognizes Mrs. Hofrichter's many years of service in public school education in Wisconsin, her talent as an accomplished violinist and her years as an Eau Claire resident.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. John Tietz in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Edsel Grams Scholarship (0239)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an accounting major with a GPA of at least 2.5. Preference will go to a student who was homeschooled.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Mueller in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Education Blugold Promise Scholarship (2599)
The Education Blugold Promise Scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshmen student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire and is majoring in education.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
$2,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, are eligible to receive a $2,000 award each year through senior year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Edward and Clarissa Bogumill Memorial Scholarship (1853)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
Awarded to a student who will be receiving the scholarship during the junior or senior academic year. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and be majoring in chemistry, physics, mathematics, or materials science. Special consideration will first be given first to a student from the Thorp, WI, area and secondly to a student from Clark County, WI, however, neither of these are requirements. If more than one student qualifies for the award, the student with highest financial need will be given first consideration.
This scholarship can be renewed for two more years provided the student maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Scholarship Background:
Michael Bogumill established this scholarship in memory of his parents.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Michael Bogumill in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Edward Haugen 'Ted' Leslie Memorial Art Scholarship (1237)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
Recipient should be a declared art major, preferably with an emphasis on print making, or drawing or painting. The recipient should have sophomore or junior standing with a GPA of 3.25 and a broad humanities background, and have the intention of graduating from UW-Eau Claire. The award is in recognition of creativity, originality, and artistic talent.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Ted Leslie, who attended UW-Eau Claire from 1996-2000. Ted was a junior pursuing an art major and philosophy minor when he was stricken by brain cancer in 1999. After recovering from paralysis and multiple surgeries, he returned to campus to pursue his studies while undergoing intense cancer treatments. Although his primary artistic focus had been printmaking, Ted's illness brought about a renewed interest in drawing and painting. At the time of his death in October 2000, he was enrolled in an independent study in painting. Ted's family and friends have created this scholarship to honor his talent, his passion for creative expression, and the indomitable spirit, which compelled him to pursue life and art with integrity and intensity.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter jointly addressed to James Leslie, Naomi Haugen, and Peter Mansfield in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Edward S. Fish Art Scholarship (0126)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
Applicants must be of either junior or senior standing and enrolled in the Comprehensive BA/BS or BFA programs. The student's cumulative GPA must be 3.5 or higher within the art major course work. Outstanding ability, discipline and dedication through performance should demonstrate a serious interest in art.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Eileen Phillips Cohen String Quartet Scholarship (1074)
Four scholarships of $9,000 are available.
The department shall award up to four scholarships in the amount of full in-state tuition for one academic year and there is the potential for the scholarship to cover a full four-year degree. The recipients of the scholarships shall be members of the University Symphony Orchestra and are selected by a committee consisting of members of the string faculty. It is the donor's intent that the very best musicians who play the four instruments in the string quartet be selected. The Quartet is coached regularly by the string faculty, is featured at major departmental and university events, and provides regular recitals. The recipients of the scholarships are also expected to be leaders of the University Symphony Orchestra. The generosity of the L.E. Phillips Family Foundation has created an opportunity for music students through this scholarship rarely seen at the undergraduate level.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The Eileen Phillips Cohen String Quartet shall be THE premiere student instrumental music quartet at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. As such, the Quartet will be featured performers at major university events such as a chancellor's inauguration, commencement, UW-System Regents meetings, major donor events, etc. It is expected that the Eileen Phillips Cohen String Quartet shall present an annual concert which is open to the public and honors Mrs. Cohen for her family's generosity. The Music and Theatre Arts chair and the conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra shall be responsible for determining the annual performance schedule for the Eileen Phillips Cohen String Quartet.
The Eileen Phillips Cohen String Quartet Fellowships shall be funded annually by the L.E. Phillips Family Foundation. Any reference to the musicians and the quartet must carry the Eileen Phillips Cohen String Quartet name.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Cohen Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. The recipients shall be expected to provide an annual update to The Cohen Family on their studies and musical work in the Orchestra and elsewhere.
Elaine Wendt DNP Nursing Scholarship (1738)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Available to an outstanding student who has been accepted into the College of Nursing and Health Sciences DNP program. Applicants must have successfully completed at least 8 credits in the DNP program.
Preference is given to applicants who have a history of supporting the UW-Eau Claire nursing programs. Evidence of support would include activities such as serving as a preceptor to UW-Eau Claire nursing students, encouraging and supporting clinical experiences at their agency, and participating in alumni and/or professional nursing organizations that support the educational mission of the nursing programs (e.g., leadership role in the Delta Phi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau).
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. L. Elaine Wendt, professor and dean emerita of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, retired in 2008 after 25 years of teaching at UW-Eau Claire. A native of South Dakota, Dr. Wendt earned a bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University, a master's degree from New York University, and a doctoral degree from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. She began teaching at UW-Eau Claire in 1969; but also worked for a time in nursing in New York City and in Maryland and taught briefly at UW-Milwaukee. She was chair of the department of Family Health Nursing at UW-Eau Claire before becoming interim associate dean in 2002, associate dean in 2003, and dean in 2004.
She was instrumental in helping the College obtain the entitlement to plan the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree program and in establishing the nursing skills laboratory simulation activities. Additionally, Dr. Wendt is the original founder of the annual Nursing Alumni Walk held during Homecoming weekend. Dr. Wendt has long been an advocate of increasing access to the nursing profession and especially of supporting nurse educators.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Elaine Wendt in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Elden M. Amundson Family Scholarship (1156)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
First preference for this scholarship will be given to a student from the (former) Taylor School District part of Jackson County. Second preference given to a student from Jackson County and a third preference given to a student who is a resident of Wisconsin. Additionally, preference shall be given, but not limited to, a student majoring in education.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sharon Amundson, daughter of the late Elden M. Amundson, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eleanor Eddis & Theodore R. Fults Memorial Scholarship (0178)
One scholarship of $4,000 is available.
Interested students must be undergraduate elementary education majors and must have completed at least one year of coursework at UW-Eau Claire. The recipient must have illustrated significant academic quality and promise for the teaching profession.
Students with financial need will be considered but need is not the determining factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jan Ver Hagen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eline Haukenes Blugold Promise Scholarship (2153)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Preference is for a student majoring in Nursing.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
One new award of $1,000 and one renewal award of $500 is available annually. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Eline Haukenes in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Elizabeth Barnes & Robert Fugate Memorial Scholarship (1728)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $3,300 are available.
Recipients must be outstanding and deserving nursing students enrolled in the DNP program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Nancy Fugate Woods is the dean of nursing and a professor at University of Washington School of Nursing in Seattle. She received her BSN from UW-Eau Claire, a masters of nursing from the University of Washington, and her masters of public health from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Nancy established this fund in memory of her mother and father.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Nancy Fugate Woods in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Elizabeth G. Morris Scholarship (1171)
Two scholarships from $4,000 up to $8,000 are available.
To be eligible, a student must be enrolled in the comprehensive or standard English-teaching major, demonstrate an intent to be an English teacher, have senior standing as defined by the University, and have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better.
Among the students meeting the above criteria, preference will be given to those students who demonstrate a broad range of interests in English. Beyond these objective criteria, the English department may consider recommendations from teachers and advisors and whatever other information it considers appropriate in determining promise of success as a middle school or secondary school teacher of English.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Elizabeth Morris loved the English language-its word, grammar, and structure every bit as much as its power to paint pictures, tell stories, and communicate ideas. A devoted teacher and scholar herself, she believed that one of the most important challenges the University faced was not just to train teachers but to educate them in the disciplines they would be taking out into the schools of Wisconsin. In particular she wanted to know that those who taught the language she loved shared both her passion and her expertise. It was to that end she directed her efforts for twenty-four years in the UW-Eau Claire department of English. This scholarship is intended to continue her work.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Greg Morris in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Elizabeth Krings Gansluckner Memorial Fund (0047)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
This scholarship is for an elementary education major.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Larry Gansluckner created this scholarship to honor his mother, Elizabeth. Elizabeth Krings Gansluckner attended UW-Eau Claire. She was a teacher.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Ellen A. O'Neil Blugold Promise Scholarship (2062)
Shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,250 award available for freshman year. The $1,250 award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ellen O'Neil in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ellen M. Imbody Memorial Scholarship for Returning Women (0768)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Available to returning nontraditional students attending UW-Eau Claire in either full or part-time capacities. Students must demonstrate financial need not met by traditional forms of financial assistance with a FAFSA on file with in the Financial Aid office.
Preference is to be given to female students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sara Imbody in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Elwood and Virgelee LeDue Scholarship (0773)
Two scholarships of $650 are available.
This scholarship is available to a student admitted to the social work program with a social work GPA of at least 3.0. Financial need is required.
Donor Background:
Elwood T. LeDue, known as Al, grew up in Eau Claire and graduated from Eau Claire High School. Al was in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946 and served in the Army of Occupation in Japan. He worked at Uniroyal in Eau Claire for 34 years. Al was a leader in the movement to establish credit unions, was a co-founder of Royal Credit Union, served on its board of Directors for 16 years, and also served on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Credit Union League.
Virgelee LeDue grew up in Neillsville and graduated from what then was the Eau Claire State Teachers College in 1957 with a degree in comprehensive science and English. She earned a master's degree in speech from UW-Eau Claire and coached high school forensics students. Virgelee taught for 30 years, including 19 years as a biology teacher, at North High School. Among her high school students and student teachers, she had many University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumni who treasured her. She was one of several UW-Eau Claire alumni who played roles in the founding of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild. Shortly before her death, Virgelee had an Art Shoe Show in the Foster Art Gallery exhibiting 60 years of her collection of shoes and purses.
Al and Virgelee came from modest backgrounds and both worked very hard throughout their lives. They were successful in their fields and accepted the responsibility to share with others. Virgelee started the scholarship in Al's name at the time his death in 1987. Later the scholarship was renamed the Al and Virgelee LeDue scholarship and was designated for social work students at UW-Eau Claire in order to help families and children. Virgelee died on April 29, 2006.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barbara Sours, Mrs. Le Due's niece, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Emma Louise Strowig Autism Scholarship (2419)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
The recipient must have been diagnosed with a disability of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's, or a Mental Health Condition. Preference will be given to a student with a disability of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Must have a resident GPA of 2.5 or higher and be an undergraduate student of sophomore, junior or senior status. Applications for this scholarship are located in the Services for Students with Disabilities office on campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Emma Louise Strowig was born in 1925 in Columbus, Kansas, the daughter of Gladys and Andrew Britton. As a first generation college student, she attended and graduated with a degree in political science at the University of Kansas, where she met and married her husband Ronald Wray Strowig. Following their courtship and wedding in Kansas, Emma and Wray moved to California in the early 1950s, where their only son, Andrew, was born and Wray completed graduate school at Stanford University. Over the years, the family resided in Kansas and Chicago, later moving in the 1960's to Madison, Wisconsin, where Wray was a professor in Counseling and Guidance at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Throughout their lives together, Emma and Wray celebrated their love and friendship and shared their deep commitment to the mission and values of education. Emma worked as an elementary teacher in the Madison area and, for the latter half of her career, as a high school teacher at Mendota Mental Health Institute. Her legacy was to teach, inspire, and empower children and youth to learn, develop self-worth, and believe in their intelligence and capability to succeed in their lives and education. The values of education were of paramount importance in her life and career. Reflective of her depth of commitment to education, she completed her master's degree and thesis in reading at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The Emma Louise Strowig scholarship was established by her son Andrew Strowig in her memory to support UW-Eau Claire students with autism. As a special education teacher, Emma worked with and supported many students with autism. This scholarship in her name honors her life and commitment to students who face the challenges of disability.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Andrew Strowig in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Encizo Family Multicultural Scholarship (2604)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Highest preference for this scholarship will be given to students actively involved with the Multicultural Student Services Office. Preference will also be given to students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- first-generation college student
- demonstrated student leadership with clubs or organizations
- demonstrated community involvement
- transfer student from a Wisconsin Technical College System school
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Rogelio and Anna Encizo have created this scholarship to pay it forward for all the support Ro received during his time at UW-Eau Claire. As a first-generation college student, he appreciated the many people that helped him successfully navigate college.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Encizo Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Engineering in Materials Scholarship (UWEC)
The UW-Eau Claire Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department faculty are pleased to offer this need-based scholarship for MSE majors, or pre-MSE majors concurrently applying to the MSE program. The scholarship is paid in semester installments of $500 each for up to four semesters total. To receive the scholarship for each of the four semesters, the student must remain a MSE major, and must maintain good academic standing and an overall GPA of at least 2.5. The Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering Department plans to award one scholarship each school year.
The scholarship is available to all MSE students (or pre-MSE students concurrently and successfully applying for MSE) who have financial need as determined by the FAFSA, and who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.5. Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering faculty will select a recipient from among eligible applicants based on student engagement in MSE, future plans, level of financial need, and academic performance, although the latter is not a primary factor for consideration.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Department of Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering.
Enterprise Management Scholarship (2628)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship will be awarded to a management major with at least a sophomore standing. Preference will be given to students involved in management student organizations.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Enterprise in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Enterprise Sales Scholarship (2628)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship will be awarded to a marketing major with at least a sophomore standing who is interested in pursuing a career in professional sales. Preference will be given to students involved in marketing student organizations or the sales team.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Enterprise in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Environmental Health Scholarship (0141)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,500 are available.
To qualify, the recipient must be a declared Environmental Public Health major for at least one year with one year remaining in school. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is necessary.
Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation from individuals outside the department. Applicants also must provide an essay on their reason for applying for the award, goals and special contributions that the applicant has made in environmental health, and activities in the major.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Eric & Rachelle Wan Blugold Promise Scholarship (2217)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Eric and Rachelle Wan in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Erle and Alice Porter Rounds Scholarship (1056)
Two scholarships of $2,000 are available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Descendants of Erle and Alice Porter Rounds will be given preference for the scholarship and are encouraged to contact Admissions to self-identify by February 1.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This endowed scholarship is established by Margaret Rounds Verlautz in memory of her grandparents, Erle and Alice Porter Rounds.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim Verlautz in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Erma and Sanae Stacy Nursing Scholarship (2494)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to students who have been accepted into the College of Nursing with a minimum junior standing, show promise for degree completion, are persons of quality who portray a strong work ethic and who embody characteristics that will make them great representatives of the nursing profession. Students who apply must be in good academic standing and if financial hardship is present, it may be used as a tiebreaker in making a decision.
Donor Background:
Michael and Sanae Stacy are long-time residents of the Eau Claire area. Michael's mother Erma was a nurse and his wife, Sanae, is also a nurse. To honor this noble profession, Michael decided he wanted to establish a named fund in their names as a lasting tribute to them. Michael's career included serving as the Dean of the General Studies Division at the Chippewa Valley Technical College. Sanae was born in Japan and taught in a nursing school in Japan. As a young woman Sanae moved to California and pursued her nursing career in the United States. She and Michael met in San Francisco, CA while Michael was visiting family. Their generosity in providing a nursing scholarship at UW-Eau Claire is especially significant since neither of them attended the university and it reflects their values of supporting quality education in the Chippewa Valley.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Michael and Sanae Stacy, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Esther and Antonio Lazcano Scholarship (1568)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This is a diversity scholarship for Hispanic students.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This award was established in September 2004 to honor Antonio and Esther Lazcano.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Stephanie Zighelboim in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Esther M Andersen WAES (1143)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Esther M. Andersen and endowed through her estate gift.
Eugene and Frances Mc Phee Scholarship (0015)
One scholarship of $1,250 is available.
Applicant must be a senior with major in education. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Participation in community, university, or school service.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sharon McPhee in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eugene B. Arnold Scholarship (2488)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Recipients must be enrolled full-time at UW-Eau Claire in the College of Business Information Systems (IS) program, of junior or senior status, and a citizen of the United States. Recipients must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and demonstrate an appreciate for UW-Eau Claire's collaborative relationships between students and faculty.
Preference will be given to students who are active in a college organization, preferably in a leadership role, as well as students who have been active with a community volunteer organization for at least two years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Gene Arnold earned a BBA in Management Information Systems from UW-Eau Claire in 1985. Casey Golden, Gene’s daughter, earned a BBA in Information Systems in 2015 and played 4 years of Varsity Softball. Gene has been with Kimberly-Clark Corporation since June of 1985 and is now a V.P in Sales. Casey joined Kohl’s corporation in July of 2015 in their Information Systems department. Both credit their years at UW-Eau Claire, the School of Business, and Information Systems Department for their success in their personal and professional lives.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Eugene Arnold and Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. The recipient will also be invited to meet on-campus with the donor and family.
Eugene Jenneman Award in Honor of Robert C. Elliott (2753)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences who is pursuing an international education experience including study abroad, an immersion experience, a summer internship, presenting research with faculty, or any other high-impact practice. Financial need is required.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Eugene (Gene) Jenneman (class of 1971) to honor professor emeritus Bob Elliott. Gene’s love of travel and firm belief that international experiences change lives was largely due to the impact Professor Elliott had on Gene’s life. Professor Elliott was Gene’s astronomy professor and was directly instrumental in enabling Gene to get a planetarium position in a museum. The entry into the museum world afforded the opportunity to travel internationally, expanding his world view to new cultures and perspectives. The intent of this fund is to support any eligible student pursuing international travel as part of their educational journey. Gene believes that a comprehensive education is about far more than the major one selects, and that the world would be a better place if domestic students had first-hand experiences in another country.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Eugene Jenneman in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Eva L. Santos-Phillips and William H. Phillips Scholarship (2367)
One scholarship of $1,100 is available.
Recipients must be high achieving students. Preference for a first-generation college student from Latin American & Latinx Studies.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Eva Santos-Phillips and William Phillips in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Everson We Believe in You Scholarship (2848)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is struggling academically.
The $2,000 award is renewable for a second year provided the recipient is in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Terry Everson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Excellence in Communication (1181)
One scholarship of $100 is available.
Applicants must be continuing outstanding communication and journalism majors with emphasis in organizational communication, or communication studies OR mass communication majors with an emphasis in public relations.
Applicants must have a minimum major GPA of at least 3.2 and provide proof of active involvement in an organization related to their major (e.g., CJO, IABC, PRSSA, SHRM, SRI, TV-10, WUEC-FM, etc.) and/or employment and/or internship in a communication/mass communication related field (e.g., WEAU-TV, WQOW-TV, Post House, WPR, Mayo Clinic Eau Claire, United Way, etc.) at the time of application. Applicants must have demonstrated excellence in oral, written and/or visual communication skills.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Excellence in Experimental Physics Research Scholarship (2434)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Recipients must be Physics majors and be conducting physics research within the Physics department. Preference should be given to students with financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Jake Kast graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in physics and a math minor. While attending UW-Eau Claire, Jake was a member of the Society of Physics students and spent much of his time in the Physics Seminar Room, where he formed close friendships with his fellow students and the physics faculty. Following his graduation, Jake moved back to his hometown of Evansville, WI, and was lucky enough to find a career that allowed him to travel the world and never stop learning. Jake’s continued gift serves as only a small thank you to the Physics Department, without whom, he would not have had the opportunities that he has had.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jacob Kast in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Excellence in Financial Management Scholarship (2788)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in Finance 339 - Investment Strategy or Finance 330 - Wealth Management. Preference for Finance majors with a GPA of 3.0 or above. However, other majors or individuals who do not meet the GPA minimum may still be considered as worthy applicants in certain circumstances. The goal of this scholarship is to recognize students who exemplify what it means to be a Blugold - strong students who are exceptional individuals.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dier Pulatov, Josh Zahn, and Jeff Steers are recent UW-Eau Claire Business Finance graduates. All three Blugolds value the opportunities and mentorship they received from Finance faculty, specifically Mark Alfuth, Bill Ogden, Brad Dobson, and Pedro Sottile. To honor the impact that these faculty had on their time at UW-Eau Claire and their post-college success, they have established the Excellence in Financial Management Scholarship.
Dier came to UW-Eau Claire as an international student from Uzbekistan and graduated in Spring 2020. He now works as a Business Consultant at Ernst & Young in Minneapolis. While on campus, he was involved with Student Senate, Financial Management Association, and Student Senate.
Josh came to UW-Eau Claire from Menomonee Falls, WI and graduated in Spring 2019. He worked at an investment management firm in Madison after graduation and is now pursuing a Master’s in Finance at Indiana University. While a student, he was primarily involved with the Student Management Investment Fund, and he also volunteered as a finance tutor within the College of Business.
Jeff came to UW-Eau Claire from Appleton, WI and graduated in the Fall of 2020. He now works as an Assurance Associate with Ernst & Young in Minneapolis. While on campus, he was actively involved in the Student Management Investment Fund, Financial Management Association (FMA) and Finance Committee. Additionally, he worked at the front desk of the Service Center and as a student grader for the finance department.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dier Pulatov, Josh Zahn, and Jeff Steers in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Excellence in Management Scholarship (2987)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship recognizes a sophomore, junior, or senior who is majoring in Management or Human Resources Management. The scholarship amount, criteria, and preferences are developed and adjusted by the department chair and faculty.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
EY Accounting Scholarship (0868)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to a full-time, Wisconsin resident sophomore or junior accounting major. The recipient must intend to work in the profession upon graduation and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
The successful applicant for this award must have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards..
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established through contributions by alumni and other associates employed by EY CPAs as a manifestation of their esteem for the excellent job done in preparing accountants for the profession.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to EY in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
F. H. & Gertrude Conway Thompson Scholarship (0028)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Students of junior status and planning to enter the education profession are eligible to apply. The recipient must also have a well-established scholastic record and a commitment to the field of education.
Financial need is not a factor.
This award is renewable for 1 additional year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jeffrey Roethe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Fairmount Santrol Responsible Mining Scholarship (2317)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Eligible candidates for this scholarship should be rising juniors in the Responsible Mining program at UW-Eau Claire. Recipients must be comprehensive Geology majors, who are currently enrolled in the Sed/Stratigraphy course (GEOL 320). As such, the scholarship is targeted for majors who will be entering their "junior" year in the Geology program when they receive this award.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Fairmount Santrol is a leading provider of high-performance sand and sand-based products used in the oil and natural gas industry, as well as in the foundry, building products, water filtration, glass, and sports and recreation markets. Fundamental to their mission, vision, and culture, Fairmount Santrol embraces the principles of sustainable development. They continue to make investments in their people, business partners, communities, and their environmental stewardship programs that not only secure their ability to operate today, but also create a bright future for their business and the communities where they live and work. Fairmount's support of the UW-Eau Claire Department of Geology's Responsible Mining Initiative will provide young geologists with opportunities for experiential learning that will greatly enhance their undergraduate studies and prepare them for fulfilling careers.
For more information visit FairmountSantrol.com.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rich Budinger in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Faye Davis Berg Teacher's Scholarship (0147)
One scholarship of $650 is available.
Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate education major and have completed, or be completing, the Teaching Block, be recommended for their student teaching experience, have a resident GPA of 3.5, and have demonstrated high potential for success as a teacher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ms. Lynn Moline in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Faye Passow Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Scholarship (2691)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is committed to EDI efforts on campus and who has demonstrated social justice leadership on campus and in the community. Preference will be given to a member of the Inter-Tribal Student Council on campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tara Passow in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Federated Insurance IS Scholarship (1169)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Be a full-time IS major when applying and receiving; have a UW-Eau Claire cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 and IS major GPA of at least 3.0; complete at least 90 credits by the end of the receiving semester, and return as full-time IS major the following semester. Other considerations include past academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities, etc., and future plans.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Amy Knutson at Federated Insurance in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Finance Competition Scholarship (2464)
Provides awards for Finance Competitions put on through the Accounting and Finance department.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Fire Ball Scholarship (2685)
Two scholarships from $1,000 up to $1,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is at least a sophomore who has volunteered for the Fire Ball. The recipient must have:
- Exhibited leadership skills and ability to work in a high-stress environment
- Displayed exemplary teamwork and team-building skills
- Contributed to event positivity and overall mission of intersectional queer advocacy and celebration
Financial need is not a factor.
First-Year Chemistry/Biochemistry Scholarship (2895)
Five scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first-year student who has a declared major in Chemistry ACS Certified; Chemistry, Liberal Arts; or Chemistry with Business. Candidates must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class or a have a GPA of 3.2 or greater. Preference will be given to candidates who show a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities, and outstanding leadership potential.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by UW-Eau Claire alumni and friends to help educate the next generation of Blugold chemists and biochemists who will create solutions to global challenges.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Florence and Maureen Lau Memorial Fund (2097)
Four scholarships of $5,000 are available.
The scholarship will be awarded to incoming underrepresented, under-served freshmen with strong academic records who are U.S. residents.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
The $5,000 award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student maintains a GPA of at least 3.0.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Grace Lau in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Florence M. and Fred R. Nelson Scholarship (0205)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship is intended to benefit students who are earning a music degree with an emphasis in keyboard performance. Applicants must be admitted to UW-Eau Claire to be considered. The student must exhibit a high potential for success, and contribution as a performer, inside or outside the academic arena. The student should have well-defined goals and realistic plans for reaching them. Competition is either through audition, jury performance, or UW-Eau Claire recital. Renewal of the scholarship is possible.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Floyd and Marie Krause Memorial Scholarship (0027)
Five scholarships of $500 are available.
This scholarship is available to junior or senior Chemistry or Chemistry-Business Majors showing outstanding academic achievement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
By The Krause Family
Floyd's employment at UW-Eau Claire was a giant step for the young chemist, who had trained for his Master's Degree in Chemistry at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. To have accomplished this having grown up in rural Wisconsin during the depression years of the 1930's was a remarkable piece of determination. To have Marie's support in this process certainly had to be crucial, although we never heard much about it. Engaging and bright, she kept him going through his education and career development. As an aside, she raised a great family!
The offer for Floyd to teach and to be involved with the College came from President William R. Davies and was accepted only after great deliberation - a move that we all would now consider to be only a geographic hop was a big move then. This was especially true of Floyd, as he was one of three sons who had kept the family farm going with his widowed mother, alternating years in high school with his older brother. Only after receiving encouragement from some special mentors did he decide to go on to college at River Falls, then on for a higher degree.
Initially teaching Chemistry, Math and Geology at what was then the Eau Claire Teacher's College, he gradually focused on his area of expertise - Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis. Mechanical balances, slide rules and burettes were the analog computers of the day and those who studied under him had to know how to use those tools accurately. Watching him chew on a cigar as he graded papers, one knew that he was serious about what he taught.
As the department and the University grew, Floyd added instructors, PhDs and professors to the teaching staff, building a strong department with one of the best reputations in the system. Marie was engaged with connecting with the faculty families and creating the network that held together so many of the College's activities, encouraging recruitment and retention of talent at the developing University.
Floyd was forward thinking but very practical in his outlook. He was proud of the conception and building of the Phillips Science Hall in the 60's. No one could believe it cost over 2 million dollars to build! During his tenure as department chair, he remained committed to his mission of emphasizing the practical applications of chemistry to medicine, nursing, industry, agriculture, and other engines of the economy.
The shift in emphasis from teaching to research was one that he accepted, but felt to be beyond his ability to nourish. He had to rely on his younger colleagues to initiate that. With Marie's death in 1976, Floyd continued as department chair for several years, but then retired to the world he loved most: sometime hunting, but always fishing.
In their honor, we members of Floyd and Marie's family are pleased that Floyd and Marie's friends and colleagues have joined us in our donations to assist many young people to advance their education in the scientific realm. Our world has great need for scientists with solid skills and human interests. It is worth noting that the sculpture on the Phillips Hall depicts the image of Icarus and Daedalus. As individuals and collectively, we are flying very close to the sun. We hope to continue our support to scholars with human interest and awareness as well as scientific aptitude.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Krause Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Fook-Sui Pang & Sik-Yin Luk WAES (0341)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Kin-Chun and Yuen-Kwan Luk.
Fortnightly Club-Beulah Haugen Scholarship (6025)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student who will have completed at least 24 credits by the end of the current academic year. Recipients must show evidence of high academic achievement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rice Lake Fortnightly Club Members in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Fostering Success Scholarship (2721)
This scholarship is awarded to a student who was formerly a part of the foster care system or is experiencing homelessness. The student must be in good academic standing.
Foundation Cabaret Participation Scholarship (0280)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students who have participated in Cabaret.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Four Year Contract Incentive Retention Scholarship (System)
This scholarship provides awards to students who are Wisconsin residents and have demonstrated financial need verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards who have signed the four-year contract with UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Frances B and Thomas C McIndoe Blugold Promise Scholarship (2019)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$700 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive a $700 scholarship for three more years.
Donor Background:
Frances and Thomas McIndoe both graduated from UW-Eau Claire and valued their studies. Fran earned a master's degree in elementary education and was an elementary school teacher for over thirty years. Tom earned a graduate degree at the University of Minnesota in Public Health and worked in the public health field for over thirty years. They believed in giving back, and that the only way to better one's self is through education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Frances Kirby & Family Memorial Academic Scholarship (1822)
A variable number of scholarships up to $2,500 are available.
Students accepted to Study Abroad Programs offered by the Center for International Education or UW-Eau Claire departments will be considered for grants. Freshmen through graduate students can apply.
Minimum 3.0 GPA; no geographic preference for where applicants will be studying abroad and recipient must be originally from the state of Wisconsin. Selection is based on academic merit, exceptional talent, unique personal characteristics and/or future potential. Financial need is a primary requirement and recipients must demonstrate financial need verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards, with preference given to students with high FAFSA need.
First preference is to be given to junior or senior geography majors. If there are no students meeting this preference, it is open to all academic fields. Preference will be given to students who have never traveled outside the United States.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2007 through the generous support of Donald J. Kirby, a 1968 UW-Eau Claire graduate, who spent his career working in the library profession. Throughout his life, he traveled extensively around the world, constantly learning and appreciating the perspectives of those he met. As a native of Wisconsin, he valued the opportunity to travel and he established this scholarship to encourage other students, especially those who have not traveled abroad, to take advantage of the opportunities offered through the Study Abroad program. He especially wants to help those students whose financial situations would make it difficult for them to participate in the program. He named this scholarship after his family and in particular his mother, Frances, who was always supportive of everything he has done.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Donald Kirby in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Frances Mary Woollen WAES (0793)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Karen A. Haugen and J. Michael Woollen.
Francis and Barbara Stauner Family Return-to-Learn Scholarship (6053)
A variable number of scholarships is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to incoming or continuing students who have had a break of at least 2 years in their education and demonstrate dedication and determination to succeed. There is one fall award and one spring award.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barbara Stauner in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Francis and Barbara Stauner Family Scholarship (6053)
A variable number of scholarships is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to continuing students who will have completed at least 12 credits by the end of the academic year and demonstrates dedication and determination to succeed. Recipients may be pursuing any field of study.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barbara Stauner in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Frandsen Bank & Trust Leadership Scholarship (2806)
One scholarship of $1,120 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in Finance who are from the Chippewa Valley (Chippewa, Dunn, or Eau Claire counties). Preference will be given to students who are emerging leaders in their industry and interested in a career in banking.
If there are no qualified Finance majors, the scholarship can go to a student with another major in the College of Business.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Daniel Riebe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Frank McGinnis Scholarship (Barron)
A variable number of scholarships up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year or continuing full-time students majoring in the fine arts (theatre, music, or art) with preference given to art majors.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Frank McGinnis in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Fred F. and Lorain E. Winrich Scholarship (2341)
Two scholarships of $2,000 are available.
Students majoring in Math, Physics, or Computer Science with a GPA of at least 3.0 are eligible for this scholarship. Financial need is considered, and first generation college students are given preference, but neither are required criterion for receiving the scholarship.
A renewal award of $2,000 will be available for the recipient's second year, provided a GPA of 3.0 is maintained.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Lonny Winrich's late parents, Fred and Lorain Winrich.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Lonny Winrich in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Freshman Geology Promise Scholarship (2744)
One scholarship of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who is majoring in Geology and has a demonstrated aptitude for the physical sciences. Candidates must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class or have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Preference will be given to candidates who show a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership potential.
These are one-year awards, but if recipients maintain a minimum of a 3.2 GPA, successfully complete an introductory geology laboratory class, and continue to make satisfactory progress toward a degree in geology, they will be eligible to apply for other Geology scholarships for their sophomore year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Curt and Laura Peck established this scholarship to enable students to explore and pursue their passion for Geology. Curt (BS - Geology ’77) and Laura (BA – Special ED ’78) were the first graduates from University in their families and recognize the power that furthering one's education can have on their professional lives, personal lives and provides a worldview that benefits others. Curt fondly remembers the Geology Field Camp experience at Cottonwood Canyon, Lovell, WY under the leadership of Dr. Ron Willis in 1976 as a highlight of the application of his Geology education to the “real world” of rock formations.
Curt graduated from Iowa State University (MS – Earth Science ’80) and began a 36-year career with Chevron Corporation where he worked in Exploration Geology, Development Geology, Research, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and finished his career with their Environmental Management Company. The last 4 years of his career he supported Chevron’s largest asset in Atyrau, Kazakhstan (Tengiz field) as an Environmental Manager to TengizChevroil. That experience was rewarding both professionally and personally as he made life-long friends with the very gracious, dedicated and inquisitive Kazakh nationals he mentored.
Geology taught Curt critical thinking skills and coupled with developing critical listening skills, implementing problem-solving skills and experience/training at Chevron, allowed him to enjoy a diverse and rewarding career.
"Laura and I are pleased to be able to support the dreams and aspirations of future UWEC Geology students as they find their way though life, always remembering that a helping hand always helps more than the recipient understands." -Curt Peck
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Curt and Laura Peck in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Freshmen Honors Scholarships-Guaranteed (0543)
A variable number of scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Candidates who rank in the top 5% of their graduating class and have a minimum of a 28 composite on the ACT (1260 SAT) are guaranteed at least $1,000 scholarship for their freshman year. Students may be selected to receive a higher value award through the scholarship review process.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Freshmen Honors Scholarships-Potential (0543)
A variable number of scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Students are reviewed holistically for the Honors Program. Students who are invited to participate in the Honors Program are awarded a $1,000 scholarship for their freshmen year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Friends of Music Scholarship (1192)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship recognizes incoming freshmen for their outstanding talent and career promise in music. Financial need may be considered, but is not required.
All freshmen music majors who have completed their entrance audition are eligible for consideration. Each performance area (keyboard, strings, voice, wind and percussion) will forward their two best candidates from the annual audition pool to a scholarship sub-committee of the Friends of Music Steering Committee.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Future Leaders in Information Systems (2467)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Recipient must be a declared Information Systems major who is underrepresented or underserved. Preference will be given to a first-generation college student and students with a GPA of 2.5 or better.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gale Crouse Scholarship for Students of French (1825)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The Gale Crouse Scholarship for Students of French is awarded each year to students who are pursuing a degree in French Education. The scholarship is available for students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Applicants must be full-time students and in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This fund was established in 2007 in memory of Dr. Gale Crouse, who died of Lou Gehrig's Disease in December of 2007. Dr. Crouse came to UW-Eau Claire in 1987 as a professor of French and chair of the foreign languages department. He retired in 2005.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ruth Crouse in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gary and Lori Withers College of Business Scholarship (2821)
Two scholarships of $5,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students who have a major in the College of Business. Recipients must have a GPA of at least 2.5. There is a preference for one female recipient and one male recipient each year.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Gary is a 1979 UW-Eau Claire College of Business graduate. During his 40 year career, he formed companies in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gary and Lori Withers in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gary P. Friedli Memorial Scholarship (1138)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Available to students entering their junior year currently enrolled in good academic standing with a 3.00 GPA or better, and a history major.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship is in memory of Gary Friedli who received his undergraduate degree in 1984 as a history major. He obtained his master's degree in international studies at the University of Denver in 1988. Gary was a special agent with the U.S. Customs Service and was killed in the line of duty in southeast Arizona. He was 36 years old and is survived by his wife and daughter.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Friedli Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gene A. Gilbertson Memorial Scholarship (6069)
One scholarship of $500.00 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to continuing full-time students with a minimum of 12 completed credits who are actively involved in extracurricular and/or community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Family of Gene Gilbertson in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Gene Decker Scholarship (1480)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
The student must be a declared health care administration major of junior or senior academic standing, not yet in practicum during the semesters that the scholarship is received. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Students who have demonstrated leadership within the student organization of ACHCA will be given preference.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Gene Decker in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Genevieve Hagen International Study Abroad Scholarship - Summer (1763)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Awarded annually to an outstanding student planning to participate in the UW-Eau Claire international study abroad program. Preference will be given to sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in foreign languages who are planning to study in a Scandinavian country or Germany. Second preference is for a student of any major studying abroad in a European country.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Established by the Hagen children in memory of their mother, Genevieve, who taught Norwegian at UW-Eau Claire in the late 1970's and 1980's.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Richard Hagen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Genevieve Hagen International Study Abroad Scholarship (1763)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
Awarded annually to an outstanding student planning to participate in the UW-Eau Claire international study abroad program. Preference will be given to sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in foreign languages who are planning to study in a Scandinavian country or Germany. Second preference is for a student of any major studying abroad in a European country.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Established by the Hagen children in memory of their mother, Genevieve, who taught Norwegian at UW-Eau Claire in the late 1970's and 1980's.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Richard Hagen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Geographers in Sustainability Scholarship (2868)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship provides support for students in the Department of Geography and Anthropology who are high-achieving and high-ability and have shown a commitment to sustainability in their academics and/or student organizations. Recipients must be students of sophomore standing or higher with demonstrated financial need. Recipients must have a major or minor in the Geography department and must demonstrate a commitment to sustainability either through their academics or active participation in student or other sustainability organizations. Examples of this commitment could include:
- Major in Environmental Geography
- Minor in Environmental Studies or Environment, Society, and Culture
- Certificate in Sustainability and Climate Action
- Capstone project that is focused on sustainability
- Engagement with sustainability-minded organizations like the Student Office of Sustainability or Conservation Club
Other activities focused on sustainability beyond campus or these examples may also be considered. The award is renewable for up to three years if the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to meet the scholarship criteria.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Geology Field Camp II Scholarship - Summer (2959)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
The Geology Field Camp II Scholarship will be awarded to a geology major in good academic standing who will be participating in Field Camp II. Preference will be given to a geology major who is considering graduate school in geology.
This scholarship will not necessarily be awarded to the student with the highest GPA or Field Camp I grade. The committee must also consider who might benefit most from Field Camp II given a student’s interests, career goals, and work ethic.
If multiple candidates are eligible and the decision is close, preference will be given to a student with financial need, from a rural area, or with Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts experience.
The Geology and Environmental Science Department Scholarship Committee will select the deserving recipient. If no eligible students apply in a given year, more than one scholarship can be awarded in a subsequent year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Nancy Haefer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Geology Field Camp II Scholarship (2959)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
The Geology Field Camp II Scholarship will be awarded to a geology major in good academic standing who will be participating in Field Camp II. Preference will be given to a geology major who is considering graduate school in geology.
This scholarship will not necessarily be awarded to the student with the highest GPA or Field Camp I grade. The committee must also consider who might benefit most from Field Camp II given a student’s interests, career goals, and work ethic.
If multiple candidates are eligible and the decision is close, preference will be given to a student with financial need, from a rural area, or with Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts experience.
The Geology and Environmental Science Department Scholarship Committee will select the deserving recipient. If no eligible students apply in a given year, more than one scholarship can be awarded in a subsequent year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Nancy Haefer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Geology Opportunity Scholarship (2762)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an academically talented and motivated incoming freshman and may be renewed for three more years. The award will promote educational opportunities and encourage gifted academic leaders who are interested in majoring in geology.
Students who have declared a Geology major and have a demonstrated aptitude for the physical sciences will be considered for this scholarship. Candidates must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class or have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Preference will be given to a candidate who shows a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership potential.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three more years if the recipient 1) maintains a minimum of a 3.2 GPA, and 2) remains on track to complete a Geology major in four years. This entails taking Geol 312 in the fall of the sophomore year and Geol 468 (or a class approved by the department chair) in the fall of the junior year. The student will be eligible to apply for other upper-division Geology scholarships as well.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by a friend of the UW-Eau Claire Geology Department who wishes to remain anonymous.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Geology Department in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
George & Geraldine Rossman Fund for the Physical & Biological Sciences (1130)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This is an interdisciplinary, merit-based scholarship that was created to support undergraduate students in the physical or biological sciences: biology, chemistry, materials science, geography, geology or physics and astronomy. It can also be used to support undergraduate researchers chosen on the basis of academic merit and research aptitude.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to George Rossman in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
George & Jeri Rossman WAES (0634)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by George and Jeri Rossman.
George and Ilze Stroebel Blugold Promise Scholarship (2769)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 will receive a $1,000 scholarship for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to George and Ilze Stroebel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
George and Marie Badman Education Scholarship (1917)
Two scholarships of $2,250 are available.
Awarded annually to outstanding students accepted into the teacher education program. Preference shall be given to elementary education majors, but the donor desires that the scholarships shall be awarded to the most worthy students planning on becoming teachers.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Information:
This scholarship was established in 2009 thanks to a gift from George Badman, who graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a bachelor's degree in education in 1941. George retired from a career with the US Navy in 1981, and resided in Hudson, WI until his death in 2017.
His wife, Marie, graduated with a bachelor's of science degree in education in 1962. Before that she received a teacher's training certificate. For 10 years, Marie Badman taught in one-room schools in the towns of Sigel, Goetz and Wheaton. She married in 1941 and left teaching to become a mother and housewife. After getting her BS she taught first grade at the Barstow School in Eau Claire and later taught sixth grade in Baldwin and Hudson. She retired in 1977 after 31 years of teaching and died in 2006.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to George Badman's daughter, Kathryn Dopkins, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
George and Peggy Fleming Pre-Medicine Scholarship (0892)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicants must have earned at least 15 credits at UW-Eau Claire and be currently enrolled as pre-med students. Second semester freshmen, sophomores or juniors may apply. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or better and a GPA of 3.5 or better in their science and mathematics courses.
Applicants from various classes must have completed the following minimums at the time they apply:
- Freshmen--a minimum of 15 credits including any two of the following courses; Biology 110 or 111, Chemistry 103 or 115, Mathematics 112, 113 or 114.
- Sophomores--a minimum of 45 credits including at least 8 in biology, 10 in chemistry and a combination of 9 in physics and/or mathematics.
- Juniors--a minimum of 75 credits including at least 12 in biology, 15 in chemistry, 4 in mathematics and 5 in physics.
Financial need is not a requirement but may be considered.
Students may re-apply for this scholarship even if they had previously applied, successfully or unsuccessfully.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. and Mrs. George Fleming in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
George C. Barland Memorial Fund (0067)
Two scholarships of $5,000 are available.
In order to be considered for this award, applicants must be full-time music majors at the time the scholarship is to be received, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all course work, a 2.75 GPA in their major, and have registered for a major choral ensemble.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Janet Barland and Thomas Barland in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
George Simpson Geography for New Majors Scholarship (2534)
Five scholarships of $1,000 are available.
At least one award will give preference to a students underrepresented in the discipline of geography.
This scholarship is awarded to academically talented and motivated incoming and transfer students who have a declared major in geography and students who declare a geography major at UWEC in their first year and show solid academic potential, curiosity in and engagement with the world around them. This scholarship is intended for those with outstanding potential to contribute meaningfully to the communities in which they are involved.
Scholarship recipients are expected to complete three geography introductory core classes in their first year at UWEC (GEOG 104 Planet Earth: The Physical Environment, GEOG 111 Planet Earth: Human Geography, GEOG 135 Planet Earth: Our Digital Globe or GEOG 178 Planet Earth: Conservation of the Environment).
This is a one-year scholarship but recipients who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, successfully complete the four geography introductory core classes, continue to make satisfactory progress towards a degree in geography, and take at least one additional geography elective or required course in the first semester of their second full academic year as a geography major will receive a $1500 scholarship.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Information:These scholarships are supported by the George Simpson Geography Fund.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
George Simpson Geography Honors Scholarship (2534)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Must be a declared major or minor, have completed the core introductory courses (GEOG 104 Planet Earth: The Physical Environment, GEOG 111 Planet Earth: Human Geography, GEOG 135 Planet Earth: Our Digital Globe or GEOG 178 Planet Earth: Conservation of the Environment, GEOG 200 Foundations of Geography, and an advanced geography course), and have resident and major/minor GPAs of at least 3.50.
Requirement Details: (1) Conduct research and disseminate results: Satisfactorily complete one substantial faculty-student research collaboration in Geography or Anthropology that results in (a) a presentation at a regional, national, or international professional conference; and (b) an oral presentation to be given to at least three members of the faculty in such forums as departmental capstone presentations, regional conferences, UW-Eau Claire's annual Provost's Honors Symposium or professionally comparable venues. (2) Satisfactorily complete GEOG 401 Capstone: Honors Section or ANTH 499, to include a thesis or substantial paper written under the supervision of a Geography or Anthropology faculty member, or publish collaborative research results (see Requirement #1) in a peer-reviewed journal. (3) Maintain a 3.5 cumulative resident GPA and a 3.5 GPA in Geography or Anthropology courses.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Geography and Anthropology Scholarship Committee in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
George Simpson Geography Incoming Student Scholarship (2534)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Six scholarships will be awarded each year. At least one award will give preference to students underrepresented in the discipline of geography.
This scholarship is awarded to academically talented and motivated incoming students who will major in geography and have a demonstrated aptitude for the social and physical sciences. Candidates must show solid academic potential, curiosity in and engagement with the world around them, and outstanding potential to contribute meaningfully to the communities in which they are involved. Transfer students must have complete at least one of the core geography courses (equivalent to GEOG 104, GEOG 111, GEOG 178) at the school from which they are transferring.
Scholarship recipients are expected to complete the four geography foundation classes in their first year at UWEC (GEOG 104, GEOG 111, GEOG 178, GEOG 200).
This is a one-year scholarship but recipients who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, successfully complete the four geography foundation classes, continue to make satisfactory progress toward a degree in geography, and take at least one additional geography elective or required course in the first semester of their second year will receive a $1,500 second-year scholarship.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Information:
These scholarships are supported by the George Simpson Geography Fund.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
George Simpson Geography/Anthropology International Study Abroad Scholarship (2534)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $500 are available.
Must be a declared geography major or minor or anthropology minor who has been accepted for an international Study Abroad program at UW-Eau Claire or through any other university. Student may request funding on a one-time basis to help pay for the cost of studying abroad. Funding will be applied directly to tuition.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Geography and Anthropology Scholarship Committee in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
George Stroebel WAES (1077)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by George Stroebel.
George T. & Clayton T. Piercy Scholarship (0117)
One scholarship of $5,000 is available.
The donors intended that recipients be very special individuals who have some outstanding achievement to their credit. The student should have a very good GPA. Other considerations might be extracurricular activities, accomplishments related to intellectual pursuits, campus life or societal good.
Preference would be for a rising junior-level student, so the award is used for senior year, with excess money used for graduate school.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Gerald & Karen Sundstrom Blugold Promise Scholarship (1941)
Awarded to outstanding freshman students who have been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
To be considered, students have a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities. In general, a student who has a zest for life and a desire to get the most out of their college education will receive primary consideration.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,500 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Scholarship Background:
The Sundstrom Blugold Promise Scholarship was established by Gerald and Karen Sundstrom in 2009. Gerald majored in business administration and mathematics and graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1964. Karen majored in elementary education and graduated in 1963. Gerald passed away unexpectedly shortly after establishing this scholarship, and memorial gifts in his memory were added to the fund in hopes of endowing the scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karen Sundstrom in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gerald & Mary Jacobson Economics Scholarship (1605)
Three scholarships of $800 are available.
Available to juniors or seniors with an economics major who have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Student must have financial need.
The scholarship is not renewable to a student for a second year.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in 2004 by Jerry and Mary Jacobson.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jerry and Mary Jacobson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gerald Conner Award for Spectator Excellence (1265)
One scholarship of $150 is available.
Awarded to a continuing Spectator staff member deserving of recognition for their excellent contribution to the paper, with at least one semester of experience. The recipient will be an up-and-coming student who shows great potential and a desire to work on The Spectator in the future. Special consideration will be given to a younger staff member showing promise and commitment to future work on the publication.
Students do not apply for this award. If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, contact the editors-in-chief of The Spectator and/or the faculty adviser.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Spectator alumni established this award in January 2001. Gerald Conner was an assistant professor of journalism and adviser and consultant to The Spectator from 1981 to 2000. This scholarship recognizes Conner's dedication to the school newspaper and its staff. Like Conner, this scholarship offers a helping hand to young journalism students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Steven Hyden in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gerald D. Woldt Graduate Nursing Scholarship (2035)
One scholarship of $5,000 is available.
One scholarship is given to a graduate student. Half of the scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester and if the recipient remains in good academic standing (as defined by the university), the second half will be awarded for the spring semester.
It is the donor's wish that this scholarship be used to increase the diversity of men and women in nursing, and since males are underrepresented in the nursing profession, male nursing students should be given a preference.
Recipients must be enrolled in the nursing program with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and be enrolled for the full academic year in which they are receiving the award.
The scholarship may be renewed for a second year to the same student provided they remain in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Gerald D. "Jay" Woldt, from Minneapolis, established this scholarship in 2010. Mr. Woldt, a native of Chippewa Falls and graduate of Chippewa Falls High School, entered nursing in 1962 when males were just beginning to join the profession. He was a groundbreaker who continued in nursing and obtained his B.S.N. degree and later a M.N. in nursing administration with a minor in education. He became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in 1970. He taught in the clinical area of nurse anesthesia after returning from service in Vietnam until he retired from the military in 1987. He continued to practice anesthesia in the civilian sector until his retirement in 2006.
His wife also was a CRNA, and his daughter is an operating room nurse in Portland, ME.
Because the nursing profession has been so rewarding to him, he would like to encourage more men to enter the profession.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Gerald D. Woldt Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship (2035)
One scholarship of $5,000 is available.
One scholarship is available to an undergraduate student. It is the donor's wish that this scholarship be used to increase the diversity of men and women in nursing, and since males are underrepresented in the nursing profession, male nursing students should be given a preference.
Recipients must be enrolled in the nursing program with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and be enrolled for the full academic year in which they are receiving the award.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Gerald D. "Jay" Woldt, from Minneapolis, established this scholarship in 2010. Mr. Woldt, a native of Chippewa Falls and graduate of Chippewa Falls High School, entered nursing in 1962 when males were just beginning to join the profession. He was a groundbreaker who continued in nursing and obtained his B.S.N. degree and later a M.N. in nursing administration with a minor in education. He became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) in 1970.
He taught in the clinical area of nurse anesthesia after returning from service in Vietnam until he retired from the military in 1987. He continued to practice anesthesia in the civilian sector until his retirement in 2006.
His wife also was a CRNA, and his daughter is an operating room nurse in Portland, ME.
Because the nursing profession has been so rewarding to him, he would like to encourage more men to enter the profession.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Gerald W. Newton Scholarship (0123)
Three scholarships of $100 are available.
Applicant must be a senior and enrolled in the BA or BFA programs with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher within the Department of Art. The student must demonstrate by performance a serious interest in art, outstanding discipline and dedication, and financial need.
This award is to assist senior art students with materials for exhibition of their work.
Donor Background:
Gerald Newton worked for many years at the Uniroyal Plant in Eau Claire. After he retired, he started taking art classes at UW-Eau Claire. He then started working in the framing shop in the art department and made hundreds of frames for fellow students to display their art works, especially for their senior shows. He took great pleasure in using his talents to help the students. His family seeks to further that legacy through this scholarship.
The Newton Family requests that they be notified of the annual Senior Art Show.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dale Newton in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gerald Weiner Blugold Promise Scholarship (2960)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman first generation student from MN or WI who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire and majoring in any business major or economics. Preference will be given to a Veteran student.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $1,000 renewal awards for up to three additional years. The award can be renewed for a fourth year provided the student remains enrolled full-time and maintains good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gerald Weiner in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gerry and Kenneth Wing Scholarship (0026)
Two scholarships of $750 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to students who have shown high academic achievement and exhibit significant financial need.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Gertrude & Peter II Beck Memorial Emergency Grant (0821)
A variable number of scholarships up to $400 are available.
The income from the fund is to go to the student(s) "with no strings attached" except that the student must have significant financial need. The Financial Aid office will determine if an emergency grant is necessary.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Beck Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gladys Miller Scholarship (Barron)
A variable number of scholarships up to $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year full-time students. Recipients must be in the top 33% of their high school class or possess a high school GPA of at least 3.30, show solid academic preparation and have participated in extracurricular/leadership activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Gladys Miller in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Glenn & Sue Palmer Blugold Promise Scholarship (1985)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This scholarship has a first preference for a student from the Ladysmith area, a second preference for a student from the Prairie Farm area, and a third preference for a student from a Northern Wisconsin area. If no students match these criteria, any student who has financial need and is eligible academically will be considered.
Two $1,000 awards are available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
Glenn and Sue Palmer both graduated from UW-Eau Claire. Glenn earned his mathematics degree in 1961, while Sue graduated from the College of Education in 1959. The Palmers are retired and live in New Jersey. Glenn and Sue are lifelong learners and enjoy traveling internationally.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sue Palmer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Global Awareness International Study Abroad Scholarship (1657)
A variable number of scholarships up to $6,500 are available.
Students enrolling in Study Abroad Programs offered by the Center for International Education or UW-Eau Claire departments will be considered for scholarships based upon financial need, academic merit, and written application.
Donor Background:
Funding for these scholarships is made possible largely through collective efforts on behalf of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board of Directors, as well as gifts from other donors. These scholarships are part of UW-Eau Claire's Global Awareness Initiative whereby the university emphasizes an understanding of the larger world and cultures outside of the United States are a critical part of a well-rounded education in today's world.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Gloria J. Hochstein English Opportunity Fund (1769)
One scholarship of $350 is available.
This scholarship is meant to recognize and encourage English majors and minors who show great promise. To be eligible, the applicant must be an active member of the Theta Zeta chapter of Sigma Tau Delta. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to apply for membership in the international Sigma Tau Delta organization.
This scholarship provides an incentive to take advantage of value-added educational experiences, and helps those with limited financial resources who may not be able to participate in extra-curricular activities under normal circumstances. The scholarship encourages students in developing their leadership in English-related activities in addition to their classroom experiences. Some examples of qualifying activities include, but are not limited to: providing leadership for Sigma Tau Delta activities or the English Festival, developing outreach programs to inspire young students to hone their writing and reading skills, engaging in undergraduate research experiences that will enhance classroom experiences, supporting research and writing leading to publication, and helping students attend professional conferences to present papers and creative works.
Donor Background:
This endowed fund was established in 2007 by Gloria Hochstein, assistant professor of English, in celebration of 30 years of teaching at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gloria Hochstein in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. In addition to the traditional thank you letter, the donor requests that the recipient send another letter upon completion of the project explaining what the recipient did with the grant.
Good Samaritan Scholarship (1772)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared undergraduate major in health care administration, with preference for an HCAD major with a minor in Spanish.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Good Samaritan in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gordon & Margaret Bartelt Biology Scholarship (2194)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Biology department. This scholarship was created to allow awards to be made from the Gordon Bartelt Biology Fund, per the request from the donor.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Grace Brown Dole Elementary Education Scholarship (0786)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The student must be an undergraduate elementary education major and have completed, or be completing, the Teaching Block. The student must be recommended by the MCEA Program Faculty for their student teaching experience, be a full-time student with a resident GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate excellent potential as an elementary teacher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the family of Grace Dole in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Grace Lau Opportunity Scholarship (2615)
The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student. Preference will be given to underrepresented and underserved students with financial need who are entering into STEM fields.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,500 award available for the first year. Provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and continues studying a STEM field, the recipient will receive $3,000 their sophomore year, $4,000 their junior year, and $4,500 their senior year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Grace Lau in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Grace Shipley and Eleanor Jones Scholarship (2490)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student majoring in English, with a 3.5 or higher GPA. The recipient must be in attendance at UW-Eau Claire for the full academic year, so Fall graduates are ineligible.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Eleanor Jones in memory of her long-time friend of Grace Shipley. Eleanor and Grace met when they both were members of the Hormel Caravan and later shared a home in Eau Claire’s Third Ward. In honor of Grace’s friendship and legacy at UW-Eau Claire, Ms. Jones has established a scholarship in Grace’s name. Grace, who died January 21, 2017, was an English professor at UW-Eau Claire for many years. She also served in the US Army from 1943-45 where she was in charge of a company of WACs whose task was to load munitions onto ships moving through the Pacific toward Japan. She was discharged in 1945 with the rank of First Sgt. and a bronze combat star. Grace later received her B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University of Arkansas and continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Marty Vinje, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Grace Walsh Scholarship (0019)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $5,000 are available.
Open to outstanding student competitors of the nationally-ranked Forensics Team. Sixty percent of the annual scholarship funds are to be awarded to incoming members and forty percent of the scholarship funds are to be awarded to returning members who meet eligibility requirements.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Grace Walsh joined the faculty at Eau Claire Teachers College in 1944. The first debate topic was, “Should F.D.R or Dewey be elected in November?”. By 1945 she was sponsoring both high school and college tournaments and her students were participating in national competitions. Walsh would be very proud that these high school and college tournaments continue today at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Professor Walsh and her forensics students organized annual summer institutes for high school students, the first in Wisconsin. She coached many students who won or placed among the top competitors at the Interstate Oratorical Contest, the oldest intercollegiate forensics contest in the United States.
Over the years Walsh coached many remarkable students who went on to enjoy successful careers. Walsh was a legend among forensics students and their coaches across the United States. She was one of the first women to hold a position of authority in a National Forensics Organization. Grace is also founder of one of the eleven events performed today on the college circuit. She wrote the rules and the event description of the event known as Communication Analysis.
Professor Walsh retired in 1980 and died in 2000. Until the time of her death, she enjoyed being visited by UW-Eau Claire forensics students. The Grace Walsh Scholarships continue to be supported by both alumni who worked with Grace and alumni who support the forensics program and the directors who came after Grace. The Grace Walsh Tournament held the second full weekend of February at UW-Eau Claire honors her. Today the outstanding forensics program at UW-Eau Claire continues to follow many of the traditions and success founded by Grace Walsh while accepting new challenges and creating new traditions.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Graduate Fellowships (0553)
A variable number of scholarships up to $20,000 are available.
Recipients must be graduate students enrolled for three semester hours per semester for the academic year, or one hour during summer session. Scholastic ability is needed in order to be eligible for consideration.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Grafton School District Faculty UW-Eau Claire Alumni Scholarship (1883)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Applicants must be Grafton High School seniors who are accepted to UW-Eau Claire. Financial need is not required but may be taken into consideration.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was conceived and funded by several UW-Eau Claire alumni who are now teachers and counselors at Grafton High School. This unique scholarship is the first of only two at the University created and sponsored by the teachers in the high school where it will be awarded.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Grafton High School scholarship sponsors in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Grant Fund to Assist University Staff (0798)
Two scholarships from $250 up to $500 are available.
This scholarship was created by Susie Warden and Linda Haag and is intended to sustain and strengthen the quality of the support staff at UW-Eau Claire.
Applicants must be currently employed, and have been continuously employed for at least 6 months, in a UW-Eau Claire University Staff (Permanent, Project, or Temporary) position.
Applicants must be enrolled for a course(s). A recipient may apply for additional awards and must submit a new application. Financial need will be considered but will not be the determining factor.
Donor Background:
Susie Warden and Linda Haag started this grant fund in 2005 because they believe in lifelong learning. Both Susie and Linda completed their bachelor’s degrees at UW-Eau Claire while working as full-time members of the university’s Classified Staff. After completing their degrees, both women wanted to make certain other classified staff members had similar opportunities, so they created the Classified (now known as University) Staff Grant Fund.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Susie Warden and Linda Haag in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation/W.J. & C.C. Damm Scholarship (0753)
A variable number of scholarships from $1,000 up to $1,700 are available.
This scholarship is for full-time undergraduate or graduate continuing students who intend to pursue a career in radio, television, or other news and entertainment communications media and have demonstrated financial need. It is to be used only for tuition and fees.
The geographic area is open but it is not intended for international students.
The institution has the discretion to award future scholarships to the same student in subsequent years.
All other criteria being met, preference is given to students who have a current relationship (a relative of active, full or part-time employees or retirees) with the Milwaukee operation of E.W. Scripps Co. (WTMJ-TV), Good Karma Brands (radio) Wisconsin and Gannett (print media) Wisconsin.
Although there is no specific grade requirement, the recipient should show scholastic ability based on high school or college transcripts as a measure of academic performance and ability to succeed.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Damm Advisory Committee for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation/Walter Jay and Clara Charlotte Damm Fund in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Greg & Catherine Leaf Public Relations Scholarship (1664)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
For a continuing sophomore or junior with a declared mass communication-public relations emphasis major. A minimum total 2.75 GPA is required. Candidates are evaluated on demonstrated financial need and commitment to the study of, and participation in, the field of public relations. Such commitment can be demonstrated by maintaining a high total GPA, showing leadership in student organizations (e.g. PRSSA Chapter, CJO, American Advertising Federation Chapter), participating in public relations-related special projects for campus and/or community organizations AND serious pursuit of internship opportunities.
Donor Background:
Greg and Cathy Leaf are distinguished professionals in the public relations field who own and operate Group Leaf, LLC, a rapidly growing public relations firm formed in 2003.
Greg is a 1980 communication and journalism graduate, and member of the department's advisory board since 1998. He has more than 25 years experience in public relations, advertising, and the media, and has been a member of the Public Relations Society of America since 1980, earning his accreditation in 1985. He's worked in prominent agencies in Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago, including serving as president of Miller Meester Advertising, formerly one the largest agencies in the Twin Cities.
Catherine Larson Leaf has a wide range of account management and production experiences gained at major agencies in the Twin Cities, including Colle + McVoy. Significant client experience includes work with Pfizer, Purina, Cargill, and Novartis. She has an agricultural degree from the UW-River Falls.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Greg and Catherine Leaf in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Greg and Teri Stoddard Blugold Promise in Art Scholarship (2926)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Student must be declared with a Comprehensive Studio Art degree and be enrolled full-time.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Award can be renewable for up to four (4) years if recipients remain in good academic standing while enrolled full-time at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Greg Stoddard in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gregory and Megan Schmidt Blugold Promise Scholarship (2802)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is underrepresented, under-served, and is pursuing a major in the College of Business.
One $2,000 award is available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive a $2,000 scholarship for three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gregory and Megan Schmidt in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gretchen Grimm Art Education Scholarship or Award (0105)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
Recipient must be a junior or senior Art & Design major who has strong interest and passion in teaching art and has shown scholastic achievement. Applicants who describe their commitment to sharing their knowledge and expertise in the visual arts in an educational setting will be the priority for the award.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Gretchen Vanden Bloomen Special Education Scholarship (1887)
One scholarship of $1,800 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to juniors or seniors majoring in special education and maintaining full-time status and good academic standing, with preference given to those who have worked in the parks and recreation program Par-te-Rec, either during the summer or evening program throughout the year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Information:
Gretchen Vanden Bloomen was born in Monterey, CA in 1982 and grew up in Eau Claire, attending Putnam Heights grade school, De Long Middle School and Memorial High School. Most of her Eau Claire educators were special education graduates of UW-Eau Claire. She has traveled to Mexico several times and to Brazil with her parents, and enjoys the summer Parks and Recreation "Par-te-Rec" programs and Wednesday evening dances. Many of the staff for these programs were from the UW-Eau Claire special education program. Gretchen was the inspiration for the Chippewa Valley Fishing Club - a program for disabled adults in Eau Claire and Menomonie. Gretchen enjoys fishing and going to the Mall with her father, Dennis Vanden Bloomen. Her happy disposition and smile warms any room she enters. She has a longstanding connection to UW-Eau Claire, as she is the granddaughter of Oreen Migawa, class of 1936, and daughter of Josette Migawa, class of 1969 and professor in foreign languages for 20 years. Her namesake, Gretchen Grimm was the chairwoman of the art department for many years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dennis Vanden Bloomen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Gritzmacher Science Education Fellowship (1627)
Three awards of $2,000 are available.
This fellowship will go to a student selected to be trained by faculty in performing science education outreach activities through the departments of biology, chemistry, computer science, materials science, geography, geology or physics and astronomy. Examples of possible outreach positions include: a science theatre presenter (doing physics demos), a greenhouse tour guide, a planetarium show presenter, a chemistry demo presenter, a Materials Science Center tour guide, etc. All students can apply for this fellowship, but preference will be given to science education majors.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Christine Gritzmacher in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
GSRC Scholarship Fund (2333)
A variable number of scholarships is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to students involved with the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Guidance Counselor Scholarship (6066)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
The recipient will be selected by the winning high school guidance counselor at the Guidance Counselor Breakfast at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to UWEC-BC Foundation in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
H2O Well Drilling & Pump Service Geology Scholarship (2612)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
Applicants must be geology majors in good academic standing with at least sophomore standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2019 by Nolan Rodriguez. Nolan graduated in May of 2018 with a major in Geology. While attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Nolan decided the next step for him after graduating was taking over his family's business, H20 Well Drilling & Pump Service, LLC based out of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. During his senior year of college Nolan decided to fulfill his capstone by attending an Entrepreneurial Business Workshop class through the university. While it wasn’t the typical capstone project for a UWEC geology student, this class allowed Nolan to be prepared for his future endeavors after graduation.
Since graduating from UWEC, Nolan has helped to expand and grow his family's business into a statewide drilling and pump service company. Nolan and his family's company currently service residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial customers. Originally, H20 had just one branch in Nolan’s hometown of Eau Claire, Wisconsin but since October of 2018 the company has officially opened its second branch in Black River Falls, WI. Nolan looks forward to the next steps he will be taking in his career and hopes this scholarship can help other students in their future geology studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Nolan Rodriguez in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hable Scholarship (1754)
Two scholarships of $750 are available.
The recipient must be an accepted student with demonstrated financial need. The preference is that the recipient be a graduate of Bloomer High School. If there is no qualified applicant, then the recipient can be selected from any school district in Wisconsin.
This scholarship is renewable for sophomore year only.
Scholarship Background:
Created by Robert Hable in honor of his mother, Anona, who received her two-year teaching certificate from Eau Claire State Teacher's College. She taught first in the Stanley school district and then got married. After her children were older, she picked up her teaching career in the Bloomer school district. Nona was a life-long educator and the Hable Scholarship is in recognition of the importance that education had to Nona. Other family members, like Robert, also have their degree from UW-Eau Claire and it is the family's desire to establish this fund to encourage Bloomer High School students to pursue their baccalaureate degree.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Nancy Whissel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hal & Shirley Crinion Scholarship (0349)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Given to a Wisconsin resident of sophomore standing from a rural area or small city (fewer than 65,000 residents), who has financial need.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Greg Crinion, Hal and Shirley's son who manages the scholarship, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hannah M. and H. Gaylon Greenhill UWEC-Barron County to UWEC Scholarship (6073)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County and has a plan to transfer to UW-Eau Claire. Recipients must be a graduate of a high school in Dunn or Barron County.
This scholarship is renewable up to three years provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and transfers to UW-Eau Claire. Award will increase to $2,000 upon transfer to UW-Eau Claire.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Hannah and Gaylon Greenhill in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Hannah M. Greenhill Scholarship (1285)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a freshman who graduated from high school in either Barron or Dunn counties.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
If a traditional student from Barron or Dunn County is not available to receive a scholarship, consideration may be given to a transfer student from the Barron County two-year campus who has maintained a 3.33 GPA and has financial need.
This scholarship is renewable up to three years for the recipient selected as a freshman provided the student maintains a 3.33 GPA. Only one student a year will receive the scholarship, so if a student is renewed for the scholarship in the sophomore, junior and senior years, no new recipient will be selected during these years. The scholarship can potentially be renewed for a 5th year for students who are 5th year seniors.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Hannah and Gaylon Greenhill in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Harold and Otilia Arndt Scholarship (2875)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time Chemistry, Chemistry with Business Emphasis, or Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major who is a rising junior (third year) or rising senior (fourth year). Recipients must have an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.4 in their chosen major.
Recipients must maintain one of the following:
- A summer job or internship where they commit to at least 20 hours of work per week.
- At least 20 hours per week of university-based research during the summer.
- A veteran or current active-duty military service member.
- A member of the National Guard/Reserve.
Highest preference will be given to a student who is either the child or grandchild of an immigrant to the United States. Preference will also be given to a student with documented financial need.
The scholarship is renewable for an additional year provided the recipient remains a full-time student with a Chemistry, Chemistry with Business Emphasis, or Biochemistry/Molecular Biology major, maintains an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.4 in their chosen major, and continues to make satisfactory progress toward their degree.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Drs. George Arndt and Joseph Arndt in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hazel Mc Gowan Scholarship (0042)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The scholarship(s) shall be awarded to students possessing high academic achievement.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Heinrich Business Scholarship (2996)
Two scholarships of $5,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman entering the College of Business at UW-Eau Claire, preference will be given to an accounting student. Recipient must be a Wisconsin resident.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and has declared comprehensive accounting as their major at the start of their sophomore year and maintains that major every year thereafter.
Donor Background:
Joe Heinrich is a 1978 graduate of UW-EC with a major in Comprehensive Public Accounting. Immediately after graduating, he worked for KPMG in St. Paul, Minnesota for 11 years, rising to the level of Senior Manager in Audit. In May 1990, he joined Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. for the next 21 years and held a variety of executive level finance positions, such as VP-Finance Europe and Chief Accounting Officer. At Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., he worked in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Paris and London. Since his retirement in 2011, he has been actively volunteering through SCORE, helping small business owners in Seattle in the areas of finance, accounting, and taxes. This scholarship which he is funding was made possible thanks to the high-quality education and guidance he received through UW-EC and its faculty.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Joe Heinrich in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Heinrich-Dahlheimer Scholarship (0139)
Two scholarships of $2,000 are available.
Awarded during the second semester of each academic year. Applicants must have a declared major in Accounting, have a GPA of at least 3.0, have junior standing at the time the scholarship is received, and have successfully completed Accounting 301 with at least a B grade.
The committee will also consider the following in reviewing applications: participation in university, college, department, community and/or volunteer organizations, demonstrated potential for leadership as displayed by activities while in college, performance during study abroad, desire to enter the accounting profession with a preference to public accounting, and jobs held which are applicable toward future employment within the accounting profession.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The Heinrich-Dahlheimer Accounting Scholarship was created by Joe Heinrich with the support of KPMG.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Joseph Heinrich in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Helen and John Drawbert Education Scholarship (2985)
Two scholarships of $5,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior Elementary or Special Education major. First preference is for a student who graduated from a high school in Eau Claire or Chippewa County. Second preference is for a student who graduated from a high school in Wisconsin.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
The scholarship is renewable for a second year if the recipient remains in good academic standing and remains in an Elementary or Special Education major.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John and Helen Drawbert in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Helen B. Andersen Memorial Scholarship (1248)
One scholarship of $4,500 is available.
Open to students majoring in business administration, economics, computer science or information systems. The successful applicant will illustrate their potential for success in their chosen field of study with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Preference shall be given to students from a Wisconsin agricultural background. If a student with an agricultural background is not available, preference then should be given to a student who comes from a rural, small town.
The scholarship may be renewed for an additional 3 years if a 3.25 GPA is maintained.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Roger A. Andersen, son of Helen B. Andersen, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Helen Brunclik German Nursing Scholarship (1187)
One scholarship of $1,300 is available.
The recipient must have participated in the CVTC-UW-Eau Claire cooperative Nursing program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This fund was established by Professor Emeritus Dr. John Thurston to honor the memory of Helen Brunclik German who died in a car accident in 2013.
Helen graduated from the Luther Hospital School of Nursing as an RN and attended UW-Eau Claire. She received her BS degree in nursing in 1950 and her Master of Nursing degree in 1962. Helen served as Director of Nursing at Luther Hospital and the Director of the St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing.
Helen engaged in a 14 year NIMH - sponsored research project in nursing education. She co-authored many articles published in professional nursing journals. She was the consummate, compassionate nurse throughout her long career. She retired from active nursing in 1973.
After retirement, she married Dr. Kempton German. They moved to Matthew Lake, near Trego, WI. After Kemp's death, she and her dog Lola continued to live there until she passed away in 2013.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Amy Thurston, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Helen M. Saykally Science Scholarship (0058)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Available to students coming to UW-Eau Claire with interest in majoring in the Physical Sciences. First preference would be to students coming from Lakeland High School, with a preference from Lake Tomahawk. If no students are coming from Lakeland High School interested in physical sciences, second preference is a student from Onieda County. A third preference is a student from Lincoln, Price, Vilas or Forest county who is majoring in physical sciences.
Renewable for three additional years, for a total of four years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Richard Saykally in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Helen X. Sampson Memorial (0652)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,000 are available.
A paper or project focused on feminisms and/or feminist activism must be submitted for this award.
There are three awards given from this fund. They are: 1) Undergraduate Research Paper, 2) Undergraduate Project, and 3) Graduate Category
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Helen X. Sampson was an outstanding teacher and strong advocate of women's rights on campus and in the community. She joined the UW-Eau Claire's English department in 1955 and retired in 1976. She was an early promoter of women's studies at the university, where the Women's Studies Resource Center was established in her name.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Helen's Special Scholarship (2874)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship will be awarded to students who are parents who need funding in order to continue at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Amy Thurston in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Helen's Special Scholarship for Parents (2873)
Four scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to students who are parents who have demonstrated financial need according to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
The award is renewable for one additional year provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Amy Thurston in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Henry Lippold Fellowship Fund (1267)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Awarded to a continuing sophomore or junior with a declared major or minor in journalism. Preference for a candidate with a commitment to the broadcast news field.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Professor Henry Lippold's life and career represent the classic bridge between the academic and the broadcast industry. He received a BS in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a MS in journalism from Northwestern University.
Lippold taught broadcast journalism for a total of 43 years. From 1959 to 1972 he taught at the University of Illinois and was news director and anchor at the University's television station, WILL-TV. He established the broadcast journalism sequence at the UW-Eau Claire, teaching from 1972 to 2001.
In June 2002, he was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame. His commercial TV news career includes: anchor/reporter at WMT-AM/TV, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and WEAU-TV, Eau Claire. He began in radio in 1947 at WOSH, Oshkosh and later worked at WIBU, Poynette; WHA, Madison; WAXX/WAYY, Eau Claire; and WLS, Chicago.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Lippold Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Henry W. Kolka Geography Scholarship (0024)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Geography students with good scholastic records who are outstanding individuals.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James Kolka, son of Professor Kolka, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Herbert A. & Geraldine Rolland Juneau Scholarship (0775)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
In order to be considered for this award, applicants must be a full-time music major (preference for music education) with sophomore standing or above. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in all course work and be in good academic standing.
This scholarship could be renewed for up to two years following the first award.
Financial need is a consideration for the award.
Donor Background:
Mr. Herbert Juneau, now deceased, was an educator who established this award to encourage promising music students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David Juneau in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Herbert and Eleanor Sack Memorial Scholarship (0179)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a worthy incoming freshman for the coming academic year who has declared a major in history. Priority will be given to those students who rank high in their graduating class and have demonstrated scholastic ability through high ACT or SAT scores.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
If no appropriate freshman student is identified, the award may be offered to a continuing history major.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sarah Perry in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Herbert Friend Art & Design Scholarship (1993)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Recipient must be a declared and accepted art education or art and design major interested in pursuing a career in one of those areas post-graduation.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Robin (Friend) Seigle, a 1979 art education graduate of UW-Eau Claire, in memory of her father, Herbert Friend, who passed away on May 24, 2007, at the age of 92. Robin established this scholarship to honor her father's love of art and passion for life.
Herb Friend was passionate about art. He studied at the Manley-Bridge School of Art in Boston, Massachusetts, then worked for Sears creating wonderful window displays. He also worked for Merrill Chase Art Gallery, selling rare and expensive artwork, and his last job until he retired in 1979 was working for a small family business, again doing window displays. Upon retirement, Herb created pen and ink drawings of homes.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robin Friend Seigle in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Herlihy Internship Scholarship for Women of Substance (1807)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Recipient must be a non-traditional female UW-Eau Claire students who is completing an internship. The definition of non-traditional students is as follows: 25 years old or older, married, a parent, a US military veteran, or someone who has an interruption of two or more years in their education after high school.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Herlihy Nontraditional Women of Substance Scholarships (1807)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Recipients must be outstanding nontraditional women who are incoming students to UW-Eau Claire. Academic and personal qualities can both contribute in determining outstanding students.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
The award is renewable for three additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Herlihy Scholarships for Women of Substance (1807)
A variable number of scholarships from $250 up to $2,000 are available.
Recipients must be non-traditional female UW-Eau Claire students who have been accepted into a UW-Eau Claire study abroad program. The definition of non-traditional students is as follows: 25 years old or older, married, a parent, a US military veteran, or someone who has an interruption of two or more years in their education after high school.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Heroes Fund for Single Parents Scholarship (1913)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Applicants must be approved for admission and enrolled in good academic standing with the potential for academic and career success. This scholarship is for single custodial parents with dependent children, who have demonstrated financial need not met by traditional forms of financial assistance.
Preference is given to returning students.
All scholarship applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office.
Scholarship Background:
Dick Cable and Dick and Joan Fleming are members of a group of agents who have worked for Northwest Mutual Financial Network for more than 50 years. Dick Cable named the group the Heroes. Through the years, the members supported one another and met as a group once a year. Dick Fleming used to call Marlene Cable, wife of Dick Cable, the "den mother" of the group. When she died in June of 2009, the Flemings established this scholarship to support single parents who are students, because Marlene was a member of the Women for Philanthropy at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donors" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hilda Belle Oxby German Scholarship (0110)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $750 are available.
This scholarship is for students minoring in German. Recipients must have completed 90 credits of course work, have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and a GPA in German courses of 3.50 or higher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Hilda Belle Oxby Spanish Scholarship (0110)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $750 are available.
This scholarship is for students majoring in Spanish or Latin American and Latinx Studies. Recipients must have completed 90 credits of course work, have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher and a GPA in Spanish courses of 3.50 or higher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
History Scholarship (0743)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding history major who has demonstrated success in history courses at UW-Eau Claire. Success will be evaluated on the basis of overall and history department GPAs, and class performance.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Richard Cochrane in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hium Blugold Promise for The Future (2028)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
First preference for a first generation student or a student from an underrepresented background from southeastern Wisconsin and a secondary preference for a student from the state of Wisconsin. If no student meets the first or second preferences, the scholarship should be awarded to another student meeting the general Blugold Promise criteria.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,500 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $1,500 awards for three additional years.
Donor Background:
Darla Hium, who obtained a BA political science in 1978, considers herself fortunate to have parents that expected her and her sisters (JoAnn - BA Psychology, 1970, and Peggy - BSW, 1974) to earn college degrees. Darla knows that her education opened many doors in her life. But most importantly, she knows that her time at UW-Eau Claire helped solidify a lifelong commitment to social justice and equality. That commitment continues in this scholarship, which helps minority and economically disadvantaged students receive a UW-Eau Claire education. If it breeds a commitment to social justice and equality as well, all the better!
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Darla Hium in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hoggatt Family Scholarship (2516)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is available to declared finance majors of either junior or senior standing when they receive the scholarship. A GPA of 3.25 or higher is required. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the Business Communication certificate or are working towards its completion.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Jack Hoggatt, Professor Emeritus of Business Communication, former Department Chair for Business Communication and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, holds a career span of 38 years at UW-Eau Claire. His wife, Glenda Hoggatt, is currently employed as a University Services Associate in Advising and New Student Services at UW-Eau Claire. Jack, with Glenda are designating this scholarship as a Hoggatt Family Scholarship, which includes Jack's parents, Emery and Maxine Hoggatt. Because of Jack's experiences as a university student who benefitted from receiving a couple of much needed scholarships, he, along with his family, desire to provide scholarships to deserving UW-Eau Claire students. Jack knows how important it was to receive financial assistance in the form of a scholarship and now he, along with his family, wish to pass that benefit along to deserving students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Hoggatt Family, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Honors Fellowship (0543)
The Honors Fellowship supports highly motivated students who are committed both to learning and to improving their communities—to putting their knowledge into action in the world. Honors Fellows demonstrate resilience, a passion for service and leadership, and dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Honors Fellows form a close community of mutual support within the larger University Honors Program and receive extensive, regular mentoring from the honors director and honors faculty. They also receive all benefits associated with the University Honors Program, including access to special discussion-focused, interdisciplinary courses reserved only for honors students, an invitation to join the Honors Living Learning Community, as well as special opportunities for research, teaching, and leadership. Each cohort of Fellows receive mentoring and funding to collaborate on a campus or community project during their first year.
Fellows are awarded a $2000 scholarship, which is renewable for a second year, if the Fellow maintains a 3.5 cumulative GPA, completes 30 credit hours, and completes HNRS 100 as well as two honors courses during their first year.
All students invited to join the University Honors Program are eligible to apply. Interested students who have not received an invitation to the Honors Program may still apply for the Honors Fellowship; their applications will first be reviewed for admission to the Honors Program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Howard and Sara Miller Blugold Promise Scholarship (2632)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
A $2,500 award is available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will be eligible for $2,500 renewals for three more years.
Donor Background:
Howard Miller was born and raised in rural Chippewa Falls and graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1965. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire for one semester before entering the United States Marine Corp in 1966. After his discharge from the Marine Corp in 1970, Howard enrolled again at UW-Eau Claire and graduated in 1973 with a BBA degree in Accounting and moved to Milwaukee to pursue his accounting career, retiring in 2012. He now serves on several Milwaukee area non-profit boards and looks back fondly on his time at UW-Eau Claire.
Howard clearly remembers the supportive environment he encountered at UW-Eau Claire after serving in the Marine Corp and believes it substantively contributed to his overall success at both UW-Eau Claire and in his career as an Accounting and Financial Executive. He hopes his Blugold Promise Scholarship will provide graduates from Chippewa Falls Senior High School with a lifelong connection to UW-Eau Claire in the same way his connection was so important to him at a very formative time is his life.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Howard and Sara Miller in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Howard O. Johnson Secondary Education Scholarship (1149)
Two scholarships from $3,500 up to $7,000 are available.
Eligible candidates must have been admitted to the Secondary Education Program (EAA/ECA), be of junior or senior standing, and have an exceptional grasp of the academic subjects they will teach in secondary education. Scholarship is a strongly preferred basis for the granting of this award.
Preference is for a student with strong communication skills.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Hugh and Diane Jones College of Business Scholarship (2852)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is majoring in the College of Business and in their junior year.
The award is renewable for a second year provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Financial need is not a factor.
Hugh Jones, a knowledgeable and well-connected business graduate, would like to offer optional mentorship to the student as well.
Donor Background:
Hugh is a 1978 graduate of the business school and spent the majority of his career in the banking industry which included co-founding a very successful startup bank which was acquired by First Federal Bank and then became part of the Associated Bank organization. Ultimately after many years of increasing responsibility he became District President for Marshall and Illsley Bank Corp. and then BMO. Hugh said, “I really enjoyed my educational experience at UW Eau Claire which helped prepare me for a most satisfying and rewarding career. I would be happy to be a resource to the recipient should they have an interest in talking with me further.”
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Hugh and Diane Jones, in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hugh and Diane Jones D.C. Everest Blugold Promise Scholarship (2726)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from D.C. Everest High School in Schofield, Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
First preference is for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business. If there are no candidates majoring in the College of Business, a student pursuing any other major may be awarded.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Recipients who maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 and write a thank you letter to the donor will receive $1,000 renewals for three more years. Recipients who fail to do both will not be eligible for renewal.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Hugh and Diane Jones in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hugh Passow Sustainable Energy Scholarship (2692)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Environmental Public Health or Public Health, or minoring in Environment, Society, and Culture; Environmental Science; or Public Health. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who has successfully completed at least three courses that include topics of adverse effects of fossil fuel use, benefits of energy conservation, and implementation of green energy sources to protect human health and environmental resources.
The student must have also led or participated in a related extracurricular activity to benefit the campus or community.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tara Passow in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Huls Hope Scholarship (2541)
Four scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a freshman student who has come out of the foster care system or is part of the LGBTQ community. Preference will be given to students from the Chippewa Valley. Preference will also be given to students majoring in a field related to health and human services.
Financial need is required. The scholarship is renewable for three more years.
Donor Information:
This scholarship is funded by the Huls Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Chippewa County.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bryan Huls in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Hydrite STEM Scholar Award (2986)
Two scholarships of $5,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior. Recipient must be a full-time student with a declared ChemBus major and demonstrate an interest in a chemistry industry career. Recipient must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrate a strong work ethic, as shown by holding employment (which might include chemistry research) during the summer months and preferably during the school year. Acceptable employment includes active military/National Guard reserve duty.
This scholarship is renewable for a second year if the recipient meets the above-mentioned criteria and has secured (or successfully completed) an internship with Hydrite. The recipient is eligible for award renewal for a third year if the student meets the above-mentioned criteria and has successfully completed an internship with Hydrite.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Hydrite is a family-owned, privately held, chemical company comprised of 1,000 employees across 30+ states. They offer diversified expertise in chemical manufacturing and distribution throughout multiple markets, such as, food and dairy sanitation, food ingredients, organic processing, agriculture fertilizers, industrial applications, water treatment and foam control chemistries. People are Hydrite’s greatest asset, and the cornerstone of the organization. Their employee-centric culture was built upon their building blocks - People, Integrity, Responsible Growth, Innovation and Safety & Quality. With manufacturing facilities in 6 states, Hydrite remains committed to providing sustainable ideas and solutions that ensure Customer, Employee and Partner success.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Hydrite in care of the UW- Eau Claire Foundation.
Ihle Family Scholarship-Environmental Public Health (0575)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Available to juniors, seniors or graduate environmental public health students with strong academic backgrounds and a minimum 3.5 GPA in their field of study.
Financial need is not required; however, in instances when all other factors are equal between two finalists, the student exhibiting financial need shall be selected.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is in memory of Charles M. and Isabel Ihle who attended UW-Eau Claire. It is made possible through gifts from the Ihle family.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Ihle Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ihle Family Scholarship-Nursing (0575)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
Available to juniors, seniors or graduate nursing students with strong academic backgrounds and a minimum 3.5 GPA in their field of study.
Financial need is not required; however, in instances when all other factors are equal between two finalists, the student exhibiting financial need shall be selected.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is in memory of Charles M. and Isabel Ihle who attended UW-Eau Claire. It is made possible through gifts from the Ihle family.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Ihle Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ihle Family Scholarship-Pre-Medicine (0575)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Available to juniors, seniors or graduate pre-med students with strong academic backgrounds and a minimum 3.5 GPA in their field of study.
Financial need is not required; however, in instances when all other factors are equal between two finalists, the student exhibiting financial need shall be selected.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is in memory of Charles M. and Isabel Ihle who attended UW-Eau Claire. It is made possible through gifts from the Ihle family.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Ihle Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Illuminus Scholarship (2700)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared undergraduate major in health care administration with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Recipients must be engaged in the mentoring/coaching of younger students. Preference will be given to students who are involved in the ACHCA student organization mentoring program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Illuminus in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
International Award-Renewable (Waiver)
The range of awards is from $2,000 to $6,000 and is available for international students (excluding students in Minnesota who qualify for reciprocity) who are admitted as degree-seeking students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
International Education - International Student Inbound (0544)
A variable number of scholarships up to $8,000 are available.
International students at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire will be considered for grants based upon financial need, scholarship, letter of reason and faculty recommendations.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
International Education - Study Abroad (0544)
A variable number of scholarships up to $8,000 are available.
Students enrolling in Study Abroad Programs offered by the Center for International Education or UW-Eau Claire departments will be considered for grants based upon financial need, academic merit, and written application. Preference will be given to students who have never studied abroad.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
International Student Emergency Grant Fund (0298)
International students enrolled at UW-Eau Claire are considered on an individual basis for emergency grants. Because of limited funds, only students with special, urgent circumstances will be offered assistance.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
International Student Scholarship (0714)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
International students enrolled at UW-Eau Claire are considered on an individual basis for this scholarship. Because of limited funds, only students with special circumstances will be offered assistance.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Irene Reed Elementary Education Scholarship (1755)
A variable number of scholarships from $250 up to $8,000 are available.
Intended to give financial assistance to a full-time undergraduate elementary education major (special education majors not included) during their student teaching semester, who has attained a high level of scholarship and shows promise for becoming a successful career teacher and has a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
IS Case Competition Scholarship (2476)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Awarded to student members of teams according to their placement in the IS Case Competition. Students will be judged on:
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Feasibility of the solution
- Originality of the solution
- Amount of calculated risk taken
- Ability to answer questions
- Team’s investment in their idea
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
IS Scholarship (0161)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
Applicants must be full-time junior or senior IS major. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is required. Other considerations include past academic record, work experience, extracurricular activities and future plans.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Isabel Rose Davis Nursing Scholarship (2939)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a first or second year student in the College of Nursing who has a passion for the field of nursing. Preference will be given to a student who has experienced grief, or who is interested in working with others to show compassion during difficult times.
Financial need is not a factor.
This scholarship is created in loving memory of Isabel Rose Davis who tragically passed away her last semester of nursing school at UWEC. The Davis family wishes to keep her memory alive by helping current nursing students as they work towards a career in nursing.
Isabel loved school, learning, knitting, her friends, dogs and family. She was looking forward to graduating and beginning her nursing career with her classmates. Her short, terrible battle with ovarian cancer is a very hard lesson for all those going into healthcare, but one they will face in some way or another during their career. It is our hope that this scholarship will help the UWEC nursing community continue to grow.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Greg and Roxanne Davis in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jackie & Jim Bernier WAES (1059)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Jackie and Jim Bernier.
Jacob Clarkson Memorial Scholarship (2141)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior UW-Eau Claire student majoring in physics, who has demonstrated a record of academic achievement and a deep passion for the study of physics. Consideration will be given to those students who also demonstrate a wide range of interests outside the study of physics, and who demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to fellow students and faculty.
Physics majors considering graduate studies in physics will also receive special consideration.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Michael and Christina Clarkson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. COB Junior/Senior Diversity Scholarship (1238)
One scholarship of $850 is available.
This award is for a Junior/senior college of business major. Students must be full-time (12+ credits) during the semester the scholarship will have been received, have good academic standing and a GPA of at least 2.75, and have involvement or leadership within the University or with campus organizations.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards and/or underrepresented in their chosen field.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in 2000 by the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and its parent company, SAB Miller Brewing Company, to honor Leinenkugel's, one of the Chippewa Valley's oldest businesses, and to demonstrate both companies' commitment to students and scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Thomas ""Jake"" Leinenkugel in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. COB Marketing Scholarship (1355)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Must be a full-time marketing major, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and be of at least junior standing. Must show involvement or leadership within the University or with University clubs, activities, student societies or organizations, have excellent communication skills, be creative and innovative and demonstrate a high potential for success in marketing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Leinenkugel Brewing Company in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. COB Sophomore Diversity Scholarship (1238)
One scholarship of $850 is available.
This award is for sophomore college of business majors. Satisfactory completion (grade of C or better) of at least three of the following pre-business courses: ACCT 201, ACCT 202, ECON 103, ECON 104, OR IS 240, full-time student standing (12+ credits) during the semester the scholarship will have been received, good academic standing and a GPA of at least 2.75.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards and/or underrepresented in their chosen field.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in 2000 by the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and its parent company, SAB Miller Brewing Company, to honor Leinenkugel's, one of the Chippewa Valley's oldest businesses, and to demonstrate both companies' commitment to students and scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Thomas ""Jake"" Leinenkugel in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James & Jeanne Erickson Quigg Blugold Promise Scholarship (1978)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
James Quigg graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1968 with a business administration degree. He is the owner and managing director of The Tax Reduction Group. Jim and his wife Jeanne reside in Costa Mesa, CA.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James and Jeanne Erickson Quigg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James Alexander International Study Abroad Scholarship (1860)
One scholarship of $1,100 is available.
Awarded to enable students with great interest and potential and limited financial resources to pursue study abroad opportunities. The ultimate goal of the program is to motivate students to expand their horizons. Students who have been accepted for study abroad through the Center for International Education may apply. The staff of the Financial Aid office will provide information on financial need which will be a major requirement. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0.
Donor Background:
Before joining the geography faculty in 1966, James Alexander had a Fulbright lectureship in Sweden. Jim was the study abroad adviser at UW-Eau Claire for twelve years from 1974 to 1986 and was instrumental in the early establishment of the program by founding two sites in Japan, one in Winchester, England, and another at Harlaxton in Grantham, England. Jim led student groups to Denmark, Mexico, and Central America. He took a personal interest in students who studied abroad and was excited when they shared their experiences with him.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karen Alexander in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James and Holly Trester WAES (1349)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by James and Holly Trester.
James E. Fields Journalism Scholarship (0367)
One scholarship of $650 is available.
For a continuing mass communication-advertising or journalism major with financial need.
Criteria for this award include GPA, extracurricular activities, and future promise in the field of journalism or advertising.
Preference will be given to a non-traditional student.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. James Fields in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James Ellison Memorial Scholarship (6026)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student in good academic standing who has earned a minimum of 12 credits. There is a preference for Biology, Mortuary Science or other science majors.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of James Ellison in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
James H. & Elizabeth J. Kleiner Music Scholarship (0967)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
This scholarship is open to any full-time, undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 who is a participant in a music group ensemble at UW-Eau Claire, i.e. choir, symphony orchestra, jazz band, Statesmen, concert band or any other campus music group. It is available to any liberal arts major, although music majors are preferred.
Financial need is a consideration for the award, and it is renewable for subsequent years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Kleiner Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James H. Christoffersen Visual and Performing Arts (0690)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
Open to sophomore through junior applicants, on a rotating basis, between art, music, or theatre majors or minors, or persons who will be pursuing a photography career following graduation. Eligible students must have demonstrated a contribution to the visual or performing arts and/or preserving the beauty of creation through environmental activism through the arts.
Grades are not the primary factor; creative ability and quality work in the arts are important.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
James H. Christoffersen was a photographer at UW-Eau Claire from August 1964 through December 6, 1992. Prior to that he had been a commercial and studio photographer in Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Eau Claire. He specialized in product and architectural photography with particular emphasis on lighting. He obtained his degree from Layton School of Art in Milwaukee.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James J. Waters Endowed Scholarship (1838)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior accounting major who has a GPA of at least 3.25. Student must have been accepted into a UW-Eau Claire study abroad program with plans to study abroad during their junior year. If there is no candidate with these requirements, we can award to any college of business major who meets all the other requirements.
Preference will be given to students from Wisconsin, who demonstrate a global perspective in their studies and interests and those who have any documented participation in jazz or classical music either at UW-Eau Claire or in general.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The scholarship is intended to be renewed for one additional year for accounting majors. However in special circumstances the recipient may apply for a third year if they are completing the accounting degree and the 150-hour requirement, which may require the recipient to remain for a fifth year of studies at UW-Eau Claire.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by James Waters, who graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1976 with a comprehensive bachelor's degree in accounting. James J. Waters is a resident of Mt. Vernon, NY. Since graduating he has worked for national accounting firms, retiring as the International Tax Manager for Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP, in New York City. Throughout his career he has traveled extensively around the world and in doing so developed a great appreciation for the importance of students having a global perspective and international experience. His scholarship reflects that commitment to expanding international opportunities and global perspectives for UW-Eau Claire students, especially those majoring in accounting. Achieving a college education is of significant value to Mr. Waters. His philanthropic interests and desire for others to have the same opportunity as he had at UW-Eau Claire are the basis for establishing this scholarship. His interest in having students well prepared for careers that require international awareness and his recognition of the importance of the arts, particularly music, in shaping civility throughout the world, are the basis of the criteria for this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James Waters in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James Larson & Vicki Lord Larson Blugold Promise Scholarship (1661)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This scholarship has a preference for a student graduating from a high school in Northern Wisconsin, especially in the Tomahawk or Prentice areas.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
One $1,000 award is available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will have the $1,000 scholarship renewed three more years.
Donor Background:
Vicki Lord Larson, PhD, CCC-SLP, was a Chancellor Emerita. She received her bachelor's, masters, and doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She met her husband Jim while they were both students at UW-Madison. Both were strong supporters of higher education and the advancement of research in a chosen discipline. Jim, who passed away in 2004, was her source of support and encouragement throughout her career. Vicki passed away in 2019.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb, executor of the Vicki Lord Larson Estate, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James R. Larson and Vicki Lord Larson Local Blugold Scholarship (2466)
Two scholarships of $1,250 are available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Eligible students must graduate from one of the high schools located within a 30 mile radius of UW-Eau Claire. Home-schooled students who live within a 30 mile radius of campus should contact the Admissions office to discuss eligibility.
The scholarship will be renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a GPA of at least 3.25.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Vicki Lord Larson, PhD, CCC-SLP, was a Chancellor Emerita. She received her bachelor's, masters, and doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She met her husband Jim while they were both students at UW-Madison. Both were strong supporters of higher education and the advancement of research in a chosen discipline. Jim, who passed away in 2004, was her source of support and encouragement throughout her career. Vicki passed away in 2019.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb, executor of the Vicki Lord Larson Estate, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James R. Larson and Vicki Lord Larson Undergraduate Research Fellowship (2360)
Five scholarships of $2,500 are available.
The recipient must be an undergraduate student majoring in any area on campus and will be a junior or senior during the award period. They must be conducting outstanding collaborative research or demonstrated potential for outstanding research. In the event of a tie, financial need will be considered.
Applicants must submit a plan for the proposed collaborative research to be accomplished during the award period including a narrative of the project and brief vita of the faculty mentor.
Donor Background:
The James R. Larson and Vicki Lord Larson Undergraduate Research Fellowship was created and funded in 2016 by Vicki Lord Larson, PhD, CCC-SLP, Vice Chancellor Emerita, and a member of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board. She received her bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Communications Sciences and Disorders.
Vicki met her husband, Jim, while they were both students at UW-Madison. Both were strong supporters of higher education and the advancement of research in a chosen discipline. Jim, who passed away in 2004, was her source of support and encouragement throughout her career. Vicki passed away in 2019.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb, executor of the Vicki Lord Larson Estate, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
James Stauffer/Kiwanis Club Scholarship (6027)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student who will have completed at least 12 credits by the end of the current academic year. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 is required. Recipient must be majoring in a science area.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rice Lake Kiwanis Members in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Jan Stoll and Mike Stoll Scholarship (6028)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to and incoming or continuing student who is a graduate of Rice Lake High School with an average to good academic record. School and/or community involvement is preferred. Financial need is required.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is sponsored by the family of the late Jan Stoll and Mike Stoll.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the family of Jan and Mike Stoll in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Jana Minnick Field Study Scholarship (1139)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $900 are available.
Designated for students enrolled in GEOG 368 Geography Field Seminar. Must be a junior (or senior graduating the following year) and show academic accomplishment as well as financial need. The money is to be used for travel expenses associated with the GEOG 368 Geography Field Seminar.
Donor Background:
Jana Minnick enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1993 and majored in geography. In 1997, Jana participated in an incredible field study experience led by Dr. Brady Foust to San Francisco. A genuine person who believed in the gifts of nature, as well as the gifts of people, Jana advocated for social justice and peace. Her energy was contagious and her appreciation for the gift of experience extended far beyond her years. Jana died in a car accident in November of 1997, just before commencement. This scholarship as named by Professor Foust gives testimony to the power of Jana's presence. Her family and friends hope that this memorial established a year after her tragic death will serve as a reminder to all of Jana's generous spirit and the importance to appreciate all things natural.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Jana Minnick in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jane Colville Betts English Scholarship (2061)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded annually to an English major with some financial need who has demonstrated an enthusiastic and mature grasp of the subject matter through their coursework.
Donor Background:
Jane Colville Betts lived in a time when her father was not unusual in saying, "Women don't need to go to college." However, after World War II he changed his mind, and she had the great happiness of four years at Wilson College, a bachelors degree program for women in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
After those years of great help and attention from faculty in this small college, she received her master's degree from Columbia University, where there was very little individual attention, and eventually her doctorate from the University of Minnesota. She taught in Emma Willard School, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and the University of Minnesota as a T.A.
After years of hard work, she achieved a place at UW-Eau Claire, and had a career of twenty years teaching creative writing, world literature, modern British literature, as well as the usual but challenging freshman composition.
In her retirement, she has published a book of her poems spanning fifty years of her life, to leave to her daughter, grandchildren, her husband and friends.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kathryn Adams in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jane M Pederson & Ronald E Mickel History Scholarship (1556)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
Provides financial support for a student majoring in history during their senior year who intends to do graduate work in the discipline of history, working toward an M.A. or Ph.D., and pursue a career as a historian. Applicant must have completed at least 90 credits of total coursework by the beginning of the fall semester in which the award will be received, and have at least two semesters of coursework remaining before graduation. Other factors that will be taken into consideration, in priority order, include: quality and thoughtfulness of the student's application essay, GPA, evidence of research and writing skills, academic honors/awards/achievements and recognitions, involvement in campus, community, professional activities and associations beyond the classroom, and evidence of leadership ability.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Jane M. Pederson graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1973 with a B.A. in history, completed her M.A. in 1975, and her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1986. She joined the faculty at UW-Eau Claire in 1989 and as a history professor, specializing in social history, women's history, and rural U.S. History. Dr. Pederson is the author of "Between Memory and Reality: Family and Community in Rural Wisconsin, 1870-1970". Currently, she is writing another book whose working title is "Gendered Justice in the Rural Midwest 1865-1920" and serving her fourth governor-appointed term on the State Historical Records Board.
Dr. Ronald E. Mickel joined the department of history at the Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire in 1961 when there were only 2,200 students. It was his first full-time faculty position and he remained a member of the department for the rest of his career of forty two years. His specialties included American intellectual and cultural history. Although he loved teaching, he also served as the chair of the history department from 1972 to 1982, as interim Dean of graduate studies in 1982-1983, and on many university committees. He was Director of the Honors Program from its inception in 1983 until his retirement in 2003. He has said that running the Honors program was the highpoint of his tenure. He also was the Coordinator of the Network for Excellence in Teaching for 10 years from 1993 to 2003. NET was the predecessor to the current Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). As a professor emeritus, Dr. Mickel enjoys the freedom to travel, to read what he wishes, and to plan his days as he pleases. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Eau Claire Historic Preservation Foundation, on the Board of Directors for the Chippewa Valley Museum, and on the Board of the Chippewa Valley Museum Foundation. He continues to attend history and honors conferences.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Ronald Mickel and Dr. Jane Pederson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jane Temple Campen Scholarship (1337)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
For American Indian students to assist them as they attend UW-Eau Claire, either through scholarships or for fees and travel expenses for educational enhancement opportunities such as conferences and seminars. Financial support could also be used from this fund to assist with recruitment of American Indian students who are members of federally recognized tribes, or with pre-collegiate initiatives.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim Campen, son of Jane Temple Campen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Janet Albert Pawelski Scholarship (2812)
One scholarship of $850 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior who is pursuing a major in the College of Business. First preference will be given to a student who graduated from Edgewood High School. Second preference is for a student who graduated from a high school in Dane County.
The award is renewable for one additional year provided the recipient maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Janet and Michael Pawelski, in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jann Ozzello Wilcox & John Wilcox Accounting Scholarship (1549)
One scholarship of $2,400 is available.
Awarded to a student at the sophomore or above level who is majoring in finance or accounting. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, must have participated and demonstrated leadership in university, college, department and/or community organizations and show great promise to enter the finance or accounting profession.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jann Ozzello Wilcox in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jason Schluter Memorial Scholarship (1784)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding rehabilitation science majorwho will be a senior during the year they receive the scholarship award. The recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The recipient also must show demonstrated leadership and service related to the major and/or profession.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The Jason Schluter Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Jason Schluter, a 23-year old senior kinesiology major who died March 20, 2007, from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Georgia. The intent of the scholarship is to support the educational aspirations of future students who follow in Jason's footsteps, have a similar zest for life and exhibit many of the outstanding qualities that made him a valued student at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Jay Mettler Pre-Veterinary Medicine Scholarship (1727)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
Awarded annually to a student who will have senior standing at the start of the upcoming fall semester who plans to complete a bachelor of science degree and then enroll in veterinary school at UW-Madison.
Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better and a 3.3 or better in their major. They also must have references from a veterinarian professional as evidence of experience in their chosen field. Special consideration will be given to individuals who demonstrate through their application a passion for animals and for work as a veterinarian.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established by Jay's family with the memorial gifts received after Jay's death on February 19, 2006, following a tragic snowmobile accident. A life-long animal lover, Jay graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in veterinary medicine. He owned the Westgate Animal Hospital in Eau Claire where he provided compassionate care for domestic and wild animals. Jay also was an outdoor enthusiast, spending time hunting, fishing, canoeing, camping and skiing. His love for caring for animals started when he was very young. Even in high school he worked countless hours at Oakwood Hills Animal Hospital.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Amy Mettler in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jean Gullikson Nontraditional Student Scholarship (2900)
One scholarship of $6,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a nontraditional student with demonstrated financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards who is pursuing an undergraduate degree. Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to completing their undergraduate degree. First preference is given to a student with a declared major in the College of Business and second preference is given to a student who is married.
This scholarship is renewable for a second year provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jean Gullikson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jean Klein Memorial Fund (0034)
One scholarship of $150 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student admitted to the social work program with a social work GPA of at least 3.0.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Jean A. Klein, who served as an Eau Claire County social worker for 16 years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Klein Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jeff Oliphant Athletic Training Scholarship (2140)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student in the athletic training graduate program who shows great promise as a certified athletic trainer. The recipient must be able to demonstrate excellence in academic performance, leadership, and service to the profession, and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to a student who received their undergraduate degree from UW-Eau Claire.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is given in memory of Jeff Oliphant who died suddenly on August 12, 2005. Jeff was a beloved member of the UW-Eau Claire faculty and pioneered the accredited athletic training major. This scholarship honors his life's work and dedication to athletic training excellence, and is given to a promising athletic training education student who will uphold the standards of professionalism and excellence by which Jeff lived.
Jeff Oliphant was very influential to Andrew Wilhorn, who supports the Jeff Oliphant Athletic Training Scholarship in honor of the life and work of his mentor. Andrew worked as a student athletic trainer under the direction of Jeff Oliphant for four years. He graduated in 1995 as a kinesiology major, then completed his master's degree in Fitness Leadership at East Tennessee State University where he was a graduate assistant in the athletic training department. He has worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota since 1999, and now serves as an anatomy assistant in the department of anatomy.
Andrew and his wife, Melissa, have two sons, Gabriel and Michael. Melissa is a registered nurse at the Mayo Clinic.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Andrew Wilhorn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jeff Oliphant Memorial Scholarship (1650)
One scholarship of $850 is available.
This is the highest department award given to an athletic training student. It is awarded to an outstanding student in the athletic training graduate program who shows great promise. The scholarship recipient must be able to demonstrate excellence in academic performance, leadership, and service to the profession, and have achieved a GPA of 3.3 or higher with a minimum of one semester remaining.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is given in memory of Jeff Oliphant who died suddenly on August 12, 2005. Jeff was a beloved member of the UW-Eau Claire faculty and pioneered the accredited athletic training education major. This scholarship honors his life's work and dedication to athletic training excellence, and is given to a promising athletic training education student who will uphold the standards of professionalism and excellence by which Jeff lived.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ruth Oliphant in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jeffrey and Karen Jones Pre-Dentistry Scholarship (0192)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Applicants must be sophomores who are currently enrolled as pre-dentistry students. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, with a 3.0 or better in their science and mathematics courses. The student must exhibit scholarly qualities that reflect the potential of acceptance into dental school, graduating and becoming a successful practitioner, as well as the general character and integrity of the student.
Financial need may be considered but will not be the overriding consideration.
Preference will be given to students who have not previously been awarded the scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Jones in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jeffrey Chenoweth WAES (0602)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Jeffrey Chenoweth.
Jeffrey Jaraczewski WAES (1107)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Richard Resch, in memory of Jeffrey Jaraczewski
Jeffrey K. Walker Humanitarian Nursing Scholarship (0984)
One scholarship of $2,300 is available.
Eligible students must be nursing majors, with preference going toward a student from northwestern Wisconsin. Selection is based on community service and involvement which takes precedence over academic achievement. The recipient must have significant financial need, as this scholarship is to be used for direct school-related expenses, including tuition, room and board.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Walker Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jeffrey Lang Accounting Scholarship in honor of Dr. Roger Selin (2398)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in accounting who has financial need and has shown a passion towards accounting as a career.
The recipient chosen should best exhibit the qualities of Dr. Selin: hardworking with a desire to succeed in the industry, while also being willing to share knowledge with others to help them succeed.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The scholarship is renewable for up to two more years, contingent on continued progress towards completing an accounting major, successful academic progress, and annual approval from the Department of Accounting and Finance.
Donor Background:
Jeffrey Lang, a 1977 graduate of UW-Eau Claire, created this scholarship to honor Dr. Roger Selin. Dr. Selin, one of UW-Eau Claire's longest tenured professors, taught thousands of students over his career. He had a great impact on Jeff's decision to become an accountant, his passion for the profession, and the success he enjoyed in his career.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jeffrey Lang in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jennifer Alexander Memorial Scholarship (1805)
One scholarship of $1,400 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding junior or senior accepted into the College of Business. Applicants must have a demonstrated passion for their field of study (evidence of this could include participation in an internship, study abroad, student-faculty collaborative research, entrepreneur program participation, sales competitions, student investment management program participation), show potential for success as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.0 or better, and be held in high regard by peers and faculty, as demonstrated by leadership positions held in campus student organizations AND reference from one COB faculty member.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in 2007 in memory of Jennifer Alexander, a 2006 UW-Eau Claire graduate with a bachelor's degree in finance. Jennifer died suddenly from a heart condition while working out near her home in Minneapolis, MN. This scholarship reflects Jennifer's passion for her work, sports and friends, her determination to succeed and to do the best in any endeavor she undertook. She had a vibrant personality, and was able to talk to anyone. Her smile made you feel welcomed. Jennifer's parents, Diane and Harry, siblings Matthew and Melissa and fiancé, Curt Mayenschein (a 2007 graduate), want this scholarship to be a lasting tribute to Jennifer and her short, but meaningful life.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Diane and Harry Alexander in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation..
Jerry & Jean Strop Excellence in Teacher Education Scholarship (1487)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
The purpose of the scholarship is to attract and retain top academic achievers to a teaching career in elementary or secondary education. The scholarship is intended for a student who is a member of the first generation in their immediate family to have the opportunity to attend a university.
Available to incoming freshmen through seniors who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants must give evidence of at least 150 hours of employment over the prior two-year period.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Jean and Mr. Jerry Strop in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jerry & Sharon Ehrmeyer Scholarship (1752)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
Awarded annually to an outstanding graduate of Beaver Dam High School who is planning on attending the UW-Eau Claire. The successful applicant shall demonstrate solid academic achievement as well as a wide range of interests, characteristics and behaviors that, in all probability, will lead to a successful collegiate career. Candidates must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class to be eligible.
If there are two students of equal merit, financial need will be the determining factor.
Two awards of $1,500 are available. One award is given to an incoming freshman, and the second is used for a renewal for sophomore year, if good academic standing is obtained by the end of freshman year.
Donor Background:
Jerry Ehrmeyer graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1960 and 1962, then served as an assistant professor of psychology from 1971-78 and was an assistant director of Career Services from 1978 until his retirement in 1996. He died on December 15, 2005, from pancreatic cancer.
Jerry's life focused on his family and friends and his many diverse and changing interests. He exemplified a Renaissance Man, with a voracious appetite for reading and an insatiable curiosity to learn about and explore new places, concepts and ideas. He had the unique ability to touch a wide variety of people, from young to old, in a very special way. He was known for his humor and for the guidance he provided for liberal arts undergraduate students.
Dr. Sharon Ehrmeyer is a professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and director of the clinical laboratory science/medical technology program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
The Ehrmeyers' deep love of and respect for higher education will live on through their sponsorship of students from their hometown. Dr. Ehrmeyer honors Jerry's memory by creating and funding this scholarship. The scholarships are endowed, meaning they are funded to exist in perpetuity.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sharon Ehrmeyer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jerry Dubois Memorial Scholarship (0590)
One scholarship of $100 is available.
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full time business administration, marketing, or management major and be of junior standing. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, active participation in department or community organizations, a potential for leadership and a desire to enter an administrative or professional position in commerce, industry, service, and public organizations are required.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Maryel DuBois in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jerry Longridge Blugold Biomedical Innovator Scholarship (2747)
This scholarship is available to a high-achieving incoming nursing or biology UW-Eau Claire student who demonstrates strong potential for success in their undergraduate courses as well as passion for a career in medicine, health or biomedical sciences, aligned with the mission of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
The scholarship also provides the recipient access to a Mayo research experience during their UW-Eau Claire career. The recipient will participate in various activities and programs connected to the UW-Eau Claire/Mayo Research Collaboration, will speak annually about their research and academic activity, and will present their research to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board at least once during their undergraduate career.
Recipients who continue to demonstrate commitment to pursuing a degree and career path in medicine, health or biomedical sciences and maintain a 3.5 GPA will be eligible for renewals at $8,000 each year for up to three more years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bruce and Mary Liebzeit in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jerry Longridge Blugold Promise Scholarship (2749)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire, is majoring in Biology.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,500 award available for freshman year. Students will receive a $2,500 award for three more years provided they remain in good academic standing and continue to pursue a major in biology.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bruce and Mary Liebzeit in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jerry Longridge Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship (2748)
Five scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship is for incoming students who have demonstrated a commitment to creating a diverse community who are majoring in nursing or biology. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must have financial need.
This scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient meets the following criteria:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Continued financial need
- Active participation in learning community on campus
- Participate in a transformative learning experience
- Meet regularly with campus mentor
- Engage with community mentor who recipient has developed a plan of action with
- Attend annual dinner with other Chancellor's Leaders recipients, donors, mentors, and university executive leaders
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bruce and Mary Liebzeit in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jerry Young Tuba and Euphonium Scholarship (2386)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Will be awarded to an incoming freshman music major, specifically a tuba or euphomium player, who has auditioned for and been accepted to UW-Eau Claire and the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donors" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jewell Mickelson Walters & John H. Walters Memorial Scholarship (1330)
One scholarship of $1,250 is available.
Given to undergraduate students -- incoming freshman, transfer or currently enrolled students -- who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and are majoring in education.
Preference is for a recipient who will be engaged in a student teaching or internship experience at the time of the receipt of the scholarship and are descendants of Jewell Mickelson Walters and John H. Walters. Each of those criteria is a preference, not a requirement.
Recipient financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jane Walters Smith, daughter of John and Jewell Walters, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jill Muenich Communication & Journalism Scholarship (1877)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in communication or journalism with demonstrated financial need.
Scholarship Background:
Jill Muenich is a 1988 graduate of UW-Eau Claire who focused her studies in organizational communication. She has taken those resources into the work force with such companies as PepsiCo Foods, Verizon, MassMutual Financial, Forward Community Investments, National Guardian Life, and Homesteaders Life Company where she is currently serving as President of Homesteaders Solutions Group.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jill Muenich in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jim and Holly Trester Fostering Success Promise Scholarship (3014)
One scholarship of $5,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who is part of the Fostering Success program. It is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim and Holly Trester in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jim and Holly Trester Scholarship (2760)
Three scholarships of $2,275 are available.
The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman that is pursuing a major within the College of Business.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The $2,275 award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least 3.0 and continues to pursue a major in the College of Business.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim and Holly Trester in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jim and Jamie Self Tuba Scholarship (2757)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to sophomore, junior, or senior tuba music students committed to the study of tuba. The student should be a leader in the program.
In the case of a tie, preference for the award should be given to the student who displays creativity within the field of tuba studies.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Jim Self, an award-winning Los Angeles-based freelance and studio musician who has been featured in thousands of motion pictures, television shows, and records. Notably, his tuba was the “Voice of the Mothership” in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. He has been first tuba for prominent composers & conductors such as John Williams, James Homer, James, Newton Howard, John Debney, and many others. In addition, he has recorded with hundreds of esteemed artists, including Placido Domingo, Mel Torme, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and Don Ellis. He is principle Tuba/Cimbasso with the Pacific and Pasadena Symphonies, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra.
In addition to a full performance career, Jim has composed numerous works for solo tuba, brass quintet, other brass, string and woodwind chamber music, wind band, and orchestra. He has produced eighteen solo jazz and classical recording projects that feature Jazz greats, such as Gary Foster, Pete Christlieb, Francisco Torres, Ron Kalina, and Warren Luening, many of which feature his own unique instrument, the FLUBA. Jim holds a D.M.A. from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, where he is an adjunct professor of tuba and chamber music.
Born in Modesto, California, Jamie Self is a retired Personnel Officer for the Chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles. She spent several years in Cairo, Egypt, where she administered the Fulbright program. Jamie is also an amateur violinist and plays in various Los Angeles area orchestras. She enjoys supporting Jim’s many projects, being a grandmother, and traveling the world with Jim.
This endowment is given to honor the Selfs' dear friend, Jerry Young, for his long career as a teacher, performer, and major force in the Tuba/Euphonium world.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim and Jamie Self in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jim and Sara Mellinger Information Systems Study Abroad Scholarship (2030)
One scholarship of $3,500 is available.
Applicants must be full time students and be in good standing with UW-Eau Claire. Students who are majoring in Information Systems and have been accepted to study abroad programs offered by the Center for International Education will be given preference. If no applicants are majoring in Information Systems, any student in the College of Business is eligible to be considered. The scholarship should go to a recipient whose benefit in receiving it would likely be transformative - i.e. for someone who hasn't had prior cultural immersion experiences.
Recipient financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim and Sara Mellinger in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jim Fisher Memorial Scholarship (0752)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
Current freshman, sophomore or junior level student interested in pursuing a career in the environmental or natural resource management fields may apply. The recipient should exhibit similar characteristics to those of Mr. Fisher, in that the recipient has a love of the outdoors and promotes its use for managed hunting, fishing, hiking, and logging. Basically, Jim Fisher was a man who respected the outdoors and gave back more than he took.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Information:
Jim Fisher was an outdoors columnist for the Leader-Telegram newspaper.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Eau Claire Press Company in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jim Vance Memorial Scholarship (1571)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Provides financial incentives to student leaders who have shown substantial leadership ability and involvement at the University. Applicants must be in good academic standing while pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by the Multicultural Affairs staff to honor the memory of the former director, James "Jimmy Joe" Vance. For over 30 years, Jim Vance dedicated his career to ensuring educational opportunities for students at two University of Wisconsin campuses. At both UW-Stevens Point and UW-Eau Claire, Jim developed programs designed to attract diverse students to university education and supported their success. Jim championed the importance of diversifying college campuses before it became a top priority in education.
The cornerstone for his programs and initiatives was his ability to increase financial resources and expand student scholarships. These achievements resulted from his holistic, integrated approach to multicultural education. A colleague wrote, "Jim believed in the transforming power of education and worked tirelessly to make it a reality." Students describe Jim as a soft-spoken man with an enormous heart. He is remembered for his dedication, passion, commitment and vision. They saw him as a great friend, role model, leader, big brother and mentor. He was someone they could count on when most needed. As students recall their college experiences, they often praise Jim Vance as the force who guided them to levels of achievement that often surpassed their own expectations. He was an educator who touched the lives of many.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jesse Dixon in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jim Watts Blugold Promise Scholarship (2946)
One scholarship of $1,000.00 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire. First preference is for a first generation student who attended Delavan-Darien High School. Second preference is for a student within Vilas County, WI.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $1,000 renewal awards for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim Watts in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Jim Zimmermann Blugold Promise Scholarship (2245)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim Zimmermann in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Joan and Dick Fleming's Hero Single Parent Scholarship (2820)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Applicants must be approved for admission and enrolled in good academic standing with the potential for academic and career success. This scholarship is for single custodial parents with dependent children, who have demonstrated financial need not met by traditional forms of financial assistance.
Preference is given to returning students.
All scholarship applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Richard Fleming in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Joan M Wiensch Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship (1609)
Five scholarships of $500 are available.
The recipient must be accepted to the graduate or undergraduate nursing program with demonstrated financial need. The preference is that the recipient be a graduate of McDonell High School in Chippewa Falls, WI. If there is no qualified applicant from McDonell, then selection should be made of a graduate of Chippewa Falls or Bloomer High Schools. If there is still no qualified applicant, then the recipient can be selected who has graduated from any other school district in Wisconsin.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert Wiensch, husband of the late Joan Wiensch, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Joanne J. Chapin Education Scholarship (2756)
Three scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to junior or senior education majors with financial need. Priority will be given to a student who is first-generation, non-traditional, a single parent, or is from an underrepresented group.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Scholarship Background:
Joanne J. Chapin was married and raising eleven children when she completed her education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire by earning a Master’s Degree in Education. Joanne was a WAF (“Women in the Air Force”) in the United State Air Force during the Korean War and relied upon the GI bill to pay for her education. Upon graduation, she secured a position teaching high school English and French at Durand High School in Durand, Wisconsin. Several of her children and grandchildren are UWEC graduates. She was a life long learner and valued teaching as a profession. She was an avid reader and would frequently leave the Eau Claire Public Library with dozens of books. She especially enjoyed historical biographies of key world figures. She was a feminist before the word was coined. She is no longer with us but continues to support teachers and their education through this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Chapin Family, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Johannes & Arlene Dahle Multicultural Scholarship (0874)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
This non-renewable scholarship is to be awarded for a student entering their senior year of study. The purpose of the scholarship will be to provide financial incentives to undergraduate students who have shown involvement and leadership within the Multicultural Student Services programs and across the University. The award is merit based to recognize a student who has made significant contributions and accomplishments during their time as a Blugold.
Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students and in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in September 1994 by the American Ethnic Coordinating Office in appreciation of the commitment to, and support of, minority students shown by Johannes Dahle during his tenure as the Director of Student Activities and University Programs; Director of University Centers; and Director of Development and University Relations at UW-Eau Claire. He was a special friend of minority students and has served as a mentor to many people on campus. This scholarship recognizes his ongoing concern for the welfare of individuals and his commitment to higher education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Johannes and Arlene Dahle in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John & Diann Honadel Blugold Promise Scholarship (2214)
The Honadel Blugold Promise Scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background
John Honadel graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1990 with a degree in Accounting. Diann (Dommel) Honadel also graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1990 with a degree in Organizational Communications. They met as juniors at Eau Claire and married two years after graduating. Diann used her Spanish minor working for two large companies before they started a family. John is a partner with Wipfli, LLP, a Top-25 accounting firm. Diann and John treasure their college experiences at UW-Eau Claire and welcome the opportunity to help others create their own UW-Eau Claire memories.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John and Diann Honadel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John “Blackie” & Dolores O’Brien Memorial Scholarship (6054)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year or continuing full-time students who has participated in athletics or extra-curricular activities and is pursuing a degree in English, Physical Education or Education. A high school rank in the top 60% or a GPA of at least 2.50 is required.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to O'Brien Donors in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
John and Hilde Bacharach German Scholarship (0825)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Scholarship is awarded to a German major or minor in the department of languages. Financial need may be a consideration. Scholarship recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered.
Donor Background:
Dr. Hilde Bacharach began her teaching career at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as a faculty assistant in German in 1962 and concluded her career as a professor Emerita in foreign languages in 1985.
John Bacharach was the director of the city-county Health Department in Eau Claire from 1960 to 1987, where he offered practical experiences for nursing students. He taught the first classes in public health at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David Bacharach in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John and Hilde Bacharach Nursing Scholarship (0825)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Scholarship is awarded to a nursing major with an emphasis on community health or public health in order to foster the optimum achievement of health, safety and well being for the general or specific populations.
The award can be given to a student to acquire materials needed to achieve a class-related project in the area of community health; or a for a student involved in student/faculty collaborative research; or to attend a professional conference, seminar or other educational opportunity in the public health field.
Financial need may be a consideration.
Scholarship recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to be considered.
Donor Background:
Dr. Hilde Bacharach began her teaching career at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as a faculty assistant in German in 1962 and concluded her career as a professor Emerita in foreign languages in 1985.
John Bacharach was the director of the city-county Health Department in Eau Claire from 1960 to 1987, where he offered practical experiences for nursing students. He taught the first classes in public health at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David Bacharach in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John and Mary Gerberich Public Health Scholarship (0033)
Two scholarships from $700 up to $1,400 are available.
Candidates must be of junior or senior standing and accepted for an internship in Environmental Public Health. Candidates must have exhibited a strong academic standard of scholarship and performance.
Financial need is to be considered but is not necessarily a basis for selection.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Dale, John Gerberich, Jr. and Anne M. Waddington, the children of John and Mary Gerberich, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John and Nancy Skoug Scholarship (2640)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who graduated from Eau Claire Memorial High School and has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
One $1,000 award is available for freshman year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John and Nancy Skoug in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John and Rita Torgerson WAES (1460)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by John and Rita Torgerson.
John C. Dennison Memorial Accounting Scholarship (1886)
One scholarship of $5,500 is available.
Awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior Accounting major who is underrepresented, under-served.
A student may not receive the scholarship more than once.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by a gift from the Estate of John Dennison. Mr. Dennison graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1972 with a major in accounting and minor in economics. He had a distinguished career working in the healthcare industry as a business officer for hospitals. His last job was as Chief Financial Officer of Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. Mr. Dennison died on December 14, 2008, at the age of 60.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Stephen Dennison, John's brother, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John C. Dennison Memorial Business Scholarship (1886)
One scholarship of $5,500 is available.
Awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior student majoring in a business area other than accounting and has been admitted to the College of Business who is underrepresented, under-served.
A student may not receive the scholarship more than once.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by a gift from the Estate of John Dennison. Mr. Dennison graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1972 with a major in accounting and minor in economics. He had a distinguished career working in the healthcare industry as a business officer for hospitals. His last job was as Chief Financial Officer of Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. Mr. Dennison died on December 14, 2008, at the age of 60.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Stephen Dennison, John's brother, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John Johnson ’77 Memorial Scholarship (2358)
One scholarship of $4,500 is available.
The recipient must be a junior in good academic standing with the potential for academic and career success. Must be a single custodial parent with dependent children and have demonstrated financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards. Preference is to provide this scholarship to students who have need that will be unmet by traditional forms of financial assistance.
This scholarship is renewable for one more year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Pratt/Browning Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John Kell Memorial Blugold Promise Scholarship (1648)
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Scholarship Background:
The John Kell Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of John Kell, a 1973 UW-Eau Claire graduate and community leader, following his death in a motorcycle accident on August 5, 2005.
John was an exemplary Blugold and leader. He and his family have provided generous support for many campus projects including the Kell Container Corporation Undergraduate Research Award, the John Kell Football Endowment Fund and the Carson Park Turf Project. John led by example, believing that because his family had been so fortunate, giving back to others was simply the right thing to do. John excelled at figuring out what was important in life and then living in a way that reflected those values. This fund is a tribute to his leadership and his memory.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Betsy Kell in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John Krajewski Memorial Scholarship (0799)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
Applicants must be enrolled for at least 8 semester credits with at least one math course, and have declared mathematics as their major or minor. Eligible students must be of freshman or sophomore standing and have completed Math 114 in one of the last two semesters or summer session, or be a freshman and have completed a math course numbered 215 or above (excluding Math 246). A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher is also required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Judy Krajewski Snudden in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John R. Foss Memorial Scholarship (1928)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Awarded annually to an outstanding junior or senior psychology major with financial need. Consideration shall be given to recipients who show great promise in the field of psychology and are active in the psychology program. Special consideration will be given to those students who are recognized leaders and mentors among their faculty and peers.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was stablished in 2009 with collective gifts received from friends and colleagues of John R. Foss, a 1977 graduate with a degree in psychology. From 1989-2007, he worked for Cleaver-Brooks, a manufacturing firm in Milwaukee. He was a regional vice president responsible for a $40 million territory, the largest market for Cleaver-Brooks. John died of a brain tumor on October 31, 2009. John's colleagues and friends at Cleaver-Brooks held him in such high regard they wanted to establish this scholarship as a living tribute to John and the impact he had on each of them.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the John R. Foss Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John T Hoffland Memorial Scholarship (1912)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
This scholarship is available to a junior or senior with a major in journalism. The applicant should be able to demonstrate their intent to pursue a career in broadcast journalism, e.g., through related work experience, extra-curricular activities, and/or service. Applicants must have a minimum total GPA of 3.0 and financial need.
Donor Background:
John T. Hoffland had an outstanding leadership career in broadcast journalism. He was the News Director at WEAU-TV in Eau Claire for over 24 years. John worked with numerous UW-Eau Claire interns and mentored many undergraduates and new employees to become dedicated broadcast journalists. He encouraged all of them to develop their curiosity and presence including their speech/vocal articulation. They now work in newsrooms and leadership positions in television and radio stations across the United States. John's passion was for professional, objective, and substantial journalism with an attention for accurate detail and he demanded that from all whom he trained, mentored, and supervised. John was also a masterful storyteller.
The John T. Hoffland Memorial Broadcast Journalism Scholarship was started and supported by business and professional associates and WEAU-TV watchers, as well as his wife Penny, son Lukas, and many friends after John's death on July 4, 2009.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Friends and Family of John Hoffland in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John T. Carroll Memorial Fund (0201)
One scholarship of $1,300 is available.
Open to pre-engineering or physics majors who plan to continue in these fields at either UW-Eau Claire or another university. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.8 over the first two semesters of introductory calculus-based physics, and have not repeated either semester of the course. No application is required. All students meeting the above criteria will be considered at the time they complete Physics 232, prior to January 1.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Susan Carroll in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
John W. Morris Scholarship (1490)
One scholarship of $3,400 is available.
Eligible students must be enrolled in any of the English major programs except teaching, have junior standing as defined by the University, and an overall GPA of 3.5 or better. Among the students meeting the above criteria, preference will be given to those students who demonstrate a broad range of interests in English and beyond.
Beyond these objective criteria, the English department may consider recommendations from teachers and advisers and whatever other information it considers appropriate to help it determine promise of success as a graduate with an undergraduate degree in English.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
John W. Morris was an academic renaissance man, with undergraduate degrees in naval science and mathematics along with his graduate degrees in English. An inspiring teacher and skilled administrator at UW-Eau Claire for thirty-two years, he instilled in students his own love of learning along with his delight in language and literature.
Firmly committed to the idea of service to his professions, he was influential in the early growth of the Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English and directly involved in the development of new University programs in a wide range of disciplines, from nursing and environmental public health to study abroad, computer science, and philosophy and religious studies. This scholarship supports his commitment to liberal education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Greg Morris, the son of John Morris, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Johng Lim Scholarship in Experimental Biology (1428)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
The purpose of this scholarship is to support and encourage deserving students interested in experimental biology to further their inquiries and original studies. The applicant must have junior or senior academic standing as defined by the University. The GPA, during the most recent two academic years, must be 3.0 or better.
The applicant must write an essay about a life process or phenomenon that has been of special interest to the applicant. The essay must include a historical perspective of the process/phenomenon, its biological significance, and the experimental approaches that may be used to study it further. A refined style of writing in a concise manner and clearly defined biological problem will be the primary criteria for selection of deserving students for this scholarship, in addition to academic merit.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Johnson Financial Group Scholarship (6029)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year full-time students. Recipients must be from Northwestern Wisconsin and demonstrate school or community leadership and dedication to succeed.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Johnson Bank in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Jon H. Stowe WAES (1492)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by John Stowe.
Jon S. and Kathleen M. Ballou Blugold Promise Scholarship (2723)
This scholarship shall be awarded to an underrepresented, first generation college student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
$1,250 award available for freshman year. The award is renewable for up to three more years provided the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Donor Background:
Jon Ballou graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1989 with a bachelor of business administration degree in marketing. His wife, Kathy Ballou, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1991 with a bachelor of liberal arts degree, majoring in international relations and a minoring in Russian studies, and from the University of St. Thomas in 1994 with a master's degree in international management.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jon and Kathy Ballou in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Josef Gapko Economics Scholarship (1759)
One scholarship of $550 is available.
This scholarship is available to an outstanding junior or senior pursuing a major or minor in economics with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. The successful applicant will demonstrate an understanding of the value of a liberal education and be an inspiration to others.
The scholarship is not renewable for a second year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Josef Gapko who died at age 22 due to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Josef was an outstanding senior in economics, an accomplished vocal performer with a passion for singing, and an inspiration to those who knew him. His philosophy was 'to do the best one can in any endeavor and be ready to help others reach their potential when opportunities arise. We all have strengths and weaknesses: life is about sharing them for the benefit of all.' His family desires to help another young economics student with a passion for learning and helping others.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Gapko Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Josef Gapko Memorial Voice Scholarship (1724)
One scholarship of $450 is available.
Available to an outstanding tenor pursuing a major or minor in music, preferably an applied voice degree. Applicant shall be active in the vocal or choral music program, demonstrate a passion for music, and be an inspiration to others.
The scholarship may be awarded on a renewable basis if the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in memory of Josef Gapko, who died at age 22 due to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Josef was an outstanding senior in economics, an accomplished vocal performer with a passion for singing, and an inspiration to those who knew him. His philosophy was "to do the best one can in any endeavor and be ready to help others reach their potential when opportunities arise. We all have strengths and weaknesses: life is about sharing them for the benefit of all." His family desires to help another young tenor pursue vocal performance with similar compassion and devotion.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Gapko Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Joseph C Serflek WAES (1684)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Joseph Serflek.
Joseph Giordano Memorial Scholarship (1270)
One scholarship of $200 is available.
Awarded based upon the recommendation by the faculty of the communication and journalism department. Recipient must be a continuing mass communication major with an emphasis in public relations, have junior or senior status during the award year, have demonstrated interest in diversity and an appreciation for differences as shown in completed coursework in cultural diversity courses, demonstrated excellence in public speaking as shown in CJ 202 grades or membership in the Forensics team, etc., successfully completed at least one internship, and have total GPA of 3.34 or higher at time of nomination.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Joseph Giordano, associate professor and Honorary Blugold Alumni joined the UW-Eau Claire faculty in 1989, teaching courses in public relations and speech until his death in 2001. He was an active researcher on public relations, communication and organizational culture, organizational identification, and communication and technology.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Dr. Joseph Giordano in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Josette T. Migawa Arts Education Scholarship (1823)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Recipient must be a junior or senior Art & Design major who has strong interest and passion in teaching art and has shown scholastic achievement. Successful recipient must be a full time student in good academic standing. Applicants who describe their commitment to sharing their knowledge and expertise in the visual arts in an educational setting will be the priority for the award.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
Josette T. Migawa, faculty emeritus, taught for 20 years at UW-Eau Claire. She was passionate about foreign languages, international travel and was an artist. She was influenced by Dr. Gretchen Grimm, who fostered her abilities in art education, and other faculty at UW-Eau Claire when she was a student - Dr. Roma Hoff and Drs. Antonio and Esther Lazcano helped her develop her fluency in Spanish. She received her undergraduate degree in Art Education and Spanish from UW-Eau Claire, her Master of Arts in Spanish from the Monterey Institute for International Studies in Monterey, CA and she completed doctoral coursework in Education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.
While at UW-Eau Claire she taught in the CAMPUS program and Japan Program Services. Her family hosted many students from Panama and Mexico. She was honored with an award for her efforts helping students adjust to a foreign culture. During her lifetime she visited 27 countries. She had a philosophy of fostering understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Josette married her husband, Dennis Vanden Bloomen in the Basilica in Carmel, CA. They have a daughter, Gretchen.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Dennis Vanden Bloomen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Josette T. Migawa Spanish Scholarship (1823)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This fund will award a scholarship for an Spanish Major, with preference given for a student majoring in Spanish Education, who qualifies based on the following criteria: junior or senior with acceptance into the Spanish program; must be a full time student in good academic standing; and a slight preference is given for financial need if all things are equal between two finalists.
Donor Background:
Josette T. Migawa, faculty emeritus, taught for 20 years at UW-Eau Claire. She was passionate about foreign languages, international travel and was an artist. She was influenced by Dr. Gretchen Grimm, who fostered her abilities in art education, and other faculty at UW-Eau Claire when she was a student - Dr. Roma Hoff and Drs. Antonio and Esther Lazcano helped her develop her fluency in Spanish. She received her undergraduate degree in Art Education and Spanish from UW-Eau Claire, her Master of Arts in Spanish from the Monterey Institute for International Studies in Monterey, CA and she completed doctoral coursework in Education from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN.
While at UW-Eau Claire she taught in the CAMPUS program and Japan Program Services. Her family hosted many students from Panama and Mexico. She was honored with an award for her efforts helping students adjust to a foreign culture. During her lifetime she visited 27 countries. She had a philosophy of fostering understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Josette married her husband, Dennis Vanden Bloomen in the Basilica in Carmel, CA. They have a daughter, Gretchen.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Dennis Vanden Bloomen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Josh and Barbara Meeks Scholarship (2654)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming underrepresented freshman student at UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
The scholarship is renewable for three additional years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Josh and Barbara Meeks are glad they can give a student attending UW-Eau Claire a little financial help to attend such a wonderful university. Josh is originally from Park Falls, WI and graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1993 with a degree in Business Communications. Barbara grew up in the Los Angeles, CA area. She earned her undergraduate degree in 1992 from Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC) and received her J.D. from Wake Forest University Law School in 1995. They live in the Charlotte, NC area. Both currently work at the same law firm in Charlotte. Josh has worked at Moore & Van Allen PLLC for over 17 years as the firm’s Benefits Manager. Barbara joined the firm in early 2019 as a Partner. Prior to that she worked at Wells Fargo for 19 years as legal counsel achieving the title of Assistant General Counsel.
Josh and Barbara hope the recipient of this scholarship loves the college experience as much as they did and wish the student the best in their life pursuits!
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Josh and Barbara Meeks in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Joyce Kolb and Fran Woletz Memorial Scholarship (2935)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Award is $1,000 per academic year. Award is renewable for up to three additional years if recipient remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bob and Carrie Arnold in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Joyce M. Brown Nursing Scholarship (1266)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The recipient must be a student in the College of Nursing with demonstrated financial need and show promise in the nursing profession.
Donor Background:
Joyce Brown attended the School of Nursing in the late sixties and treasured her time there. She went on to acquire a law degree, but her heart was always with nursing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
JRC Applied Geology Scholarship (2601)
One scholarship of $1,625 is available.
Recipients must be a geology major in good academic standing. Preference will be given to students who provide evidence of interest in careers in applied geology through either an essay outlining career goals, completion of an internship, or confirmation of an upcoming internship.
Preference will be given to a rising junior or senior. Freshman students are not eligible.
If all other criteria are met, preference will be given to students with financial need.
Donor Background:
Josh Carlisle has spent his past 17 years post-graduation applying what he learned during his time at UW-Eau Claire to improve environmental, health and safety practices across the energy industry.
Throughout his career in Colorado’s oil and natural gas industry, Josh has focused on implementing and promoting the industry as a leader in environmental, health, safety, security and community engagement. His work also includes regulatory compliance and emergency preparedness and response, giving him a wide-angle lens on the operations that sustain the industry.
Josh worked his way through college and is motivated to give back to the students and the department that set him on a rewarding career path. This scholarship aims to help students reduce the financial burden of school, freeing up time to focus on their studies and give them the tools needed to become the next generation of industry leaders. As a passionate advocate for the energy industry, Josh wants to encourage students to gain the skills necessary to continue to develop our country’s natural resources in a responsible manner. The world relies on our industry’s ability to sustainably produce the energy we all use, and Josh is confident the next generation of leaders at UW-Eau Claire are ready to take charge.
Carlisle graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and a Minor in Business Administration in 2002 from UW-Eau Claire. He and his wife Molly (UW-Eau Claire Social Work, 2002) love enjoying the great outdoors in Colorado with their two children.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Josh Carlisle in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Juanita Sorenson Scholarship (0135)
One scholarship of $7,000 is available.
Applicants must be of junior, senior, or graduate status with acceptance into the College of Education and Human Sciences, or Graduate Studies. Applicants must be making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Elementary Education (or equivalent degree) with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the 'Friends of Juanita Sorenson' in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Judith Ann Jensen Williams Scholarship (2949)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding student who is pursuing a degree in the medical field. The recipient must have a 3.0 or higher and be of junior or senior status. Recipient should be a graduate of a Wisconsin High School. Preference given to a female student who is first generation or with financial need.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Judith Ann Jensen Williams. She was a 1964 graduate from UW-Eau Claire. She earned her undergraduate degree in Medical Technology. Upon her graduation from UW-Eau Claire, Judy moved to the Twin Cities and worked in a hospital laboratory. She continued to learn throughout her career and earned an advanced degree in computer science. Judy led the medical labs for hospitals in Ketchikan, Alaska and Juneau, Alaska. Judy was intellectually gifted, innately curious, embraced learning and education, and known for her generosity. Throughout her life, at home and work alike, her heart was filled when she was helping people. Judy’s last written words to her husband were ‘You will learn something new every day.’ These words provide inspiration and focus for the scholarship recipients and appropriately reflect her love of education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Paul Williams in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Judy Lien STEM Opportunity Scholarship (2885)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first-year student who is majoring in one of the STEM fields or a pre-professional health program (excluding nursing). First preference should be given to a student who is nontraditional or a single parent. If no students meet that preference, then the award should be given to a student with financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
The $1,000 award is renewable for a second year provided the recipient maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Judy Lien in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Judy Zamorsky School Psychology Graduate Scholarship (2764)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the school psychology program who is from an group historically underrepresented in school psychology. There is a preference for a student who hopes to practice in an urban or rural setting.
The scholarship is renewable for a second year provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Judy Zamorsky obtained an AA from Cottey College in 1973, a BA in psychology from UW-Eau Claire in '75, and an MSE in School Psychology in '78. She spent her first 5 years as a School Psychologist in Siren and Webster Wisconsin, followed by 3 years in Sheridan WY. She then attended The University of Texas-Austin where she completed a Doctorate in Educational Psychology-School Psychology. Following completion of her doctorate she worked at a diagnostic center for children with a variety of difficulties which affected their progress in school. She then worked in a Community Mental Health Center, providing therapy and assessments for children and their parents who were involved with Child Protective services due to allegations of neglect or abuse. The last 20 years of her career were spent in private practice, working with children and adults.
As her career progressed, and after retirement she realized her, true passion had been working within school systems. She loved the assessment process, using assessment strategies and her individual work with the child to formulate an understanding of their difficulties. She also loved working as a team, learning from learning specialists, speech therapists, parents and teachers, as all these specialists worked together to help the students. She views School Psychologists in a collaborative role.
She chose to support students in the School Psychology program at UW-Eau Claire because she views UW-Eau Claire as being committed to the quality of programs, not quantity of students. And specifically, to support the School Psychology program for the solid base they provided her as she began her career as a 24-year-old. She has spoken with current professors in the program and loved their commitment to the program and their students as they have built the program in positive ways. But especially, she wants to support the students, who love the potential of all kids and want to work within a system to help them reach their full potential.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Judy Zamorsky in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Julie Peck Blugold Promise Scholarship (2906)
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
Recipients must be enrolled full time.
Provided the student maintains full time enrollment and remains in good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, the $2,500 award will be renewed for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Julie Peck in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kara Kangas Blugold Promise Scholarship (2933)
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student from Augusta or Fall Creek High School.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman and will be renewed for up to three additional years provided the student maintains an overall GPA of 3.0 each academic year and still demonstrate financial need.
Donor Background:
Kara Kangas grew up in Augusta and attended UW-Eau Claire where she majored in Communications and Political Science. She now resides in Texas and owns her own advertising and marketing agency.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kara Kangas in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Karen Havholm Enthusiastic Geology Educator Scholarship (2830)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to elementary education students who are enthusiastic and passionate about using geological principals in their future classrooms. Recipients must be elementary education majors who have completed or are currently enrolled in a geology lab course and are actively engaged in the material of the course. The recipient must also have plans to enroll in another geology course.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karen Havholm and Glenn Reynolds in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Karen McNaughton Buvala Communication Scholarship (2837)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is for a junior or senior who is majoring or minoring in communication. The student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
The Karen McNaughton Buvala Communication Scholarship was created to recognize the support Karen received from the University and to help future communication students find their voice.
UW-EC holds a special place in Karen's heart. In addition to the outstanding education she earned with degrees in biology and speech (now communication and journalism), Karen met her future husband here. Many love stories have started at UW-EC, and Andy and Karen Buvala are a wonderful “Blugold Couple.” They met for the first time in Karen's Freshman English class, completed their degrees, married, started their family, and settled into life in Eau Claire. Now, 45 years later the Buvalas have chosen to support a deserving student at UW-EC, just as they were supported by their scholarships.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Andrew Buvala, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Karen R. Morris Forensics Scholarship (2705)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding second year team member who has participated for one year in the UW-Eau Claire Forensics program and shown great promise as a leader in the program. Recipients may also include students in their second year at UW-Eau Claire to transferred to UW-Eau Claire to participate in Forensics. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. The award celebrates both academic success and co-curricular engagement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Karen R. Morris served as the Director of Forensics at UW-Eau Claire for 23 years until she retired from forensics in 2020. During her tenure with the program, her forensics students earned several national titles and won the state championship numerous times - most of them in consecutive years. Under her leadership, the program celebrated its 100-year anniversary and hosted the National Forensics Association championship twice, most recently in 2017. In 2015, Morris was elected president of the National Forensics Association - its first new president in 20 years. Morris established a nationally recognized legacy of excellence that will remain unmatched. In recognition of Morris's achievements as Director of Forensics, Professor Emerita Dr. Sally A. Webb, a former colleague in the Communication and Journalism Department, provided the seed funding to establish the Karen R. Morris Scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karen Morris in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Karl and Judith Schmid Scholarship (6030)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year or continuing full-time students majoring in mathematics, natural science, or engineering (with preference given to mathematics). Recipients must have completed beginning calculus course (MAT 221 or equivalent) with a minimum grade of B- or have completed the Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam with a minimum score of 3.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karl and Judith Schmid in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Karl Andresen Award for Outstanding Political Science Paper (0150)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,000 are available.
Awards will be given to students who are juniors in Political Science at UW-Eau Claire. Students will be asked to submit their best written work for consideration. The department will appoint a committee of faculty to solicit, assess, and award the outstanding political science papers.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Karl Andresen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Karl Andresen Scholarship (0150)
A variable number of scholarships up to $6,000 are available.
Political Science majors and minors, Criminal Justice majors, and pre-law students who as undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have demonstrated scholarly excellence and a promise for future scholarship, who will graduate in the academic year the scholarship is granted, and who will attend either law or graduate school immediately after graduating from UW-Eau Claire. Spring, summer, and fall graduates may be nominated by any member of the Political Science faculty.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Karl Andresen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Karlgaard Computer Science Scholarship (1353)
This scholarship is open to individuals pursuing baccalaureate degrees at UW-Eau Claire in computer science. Preference shall also be given to graduates of Rice Lake and Viroqua high schools, if qualified applicants are available from those areas.
All Karlgaard scholars are expected to make satisfactory progress toward a degree in computer science and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. Recipients must be U.S. citizens. They must also collaborate with computer science faculty at UW-Eau Claire on research projects to produce at least one scholarly publication and/or formal presentation at a venue external to UW-Eau Claire. Provided these conditions are met, the award is renewable for up to three additional years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
David and Marilyn Karlgaard have fond memories of UW-Eau Claire because they met here. David Karlgaard, a Rice Lake native, graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1967 with degrees in math and physics. He was co-founder, CEO and president of PEC Solutions Inc., an internet technology-consulting firm headquartered in Fairfax, VA, which was acquired by Nortel Networks in 2005. Dave is retired, but continues to serve on boards of directors of several companies in the Washington area, and has been an adjunct professor at The George Washington University. Marilyn, a Viroqua native, attended UW-Eau Claire from 1965-1968. She is a retired human resource manager.
From 2002-2007, the Karlgaards served as the national campaign chairs of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's Fulfilling the Promise of Excellence campaign. Their total outright and planned gifts of more than $5 million have been transformational. In addition to the Karlgaard Physics Scholarship, they established the Karlgaard Math Scholarship, which together were recognized as the first Centennial Campaign scholarships endowed at the $100,000 level in honor of UW-Eau Claire's Centennial.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David and Marilyn Karlgaard and deliver it to or send it in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Karlgaard Mathematics Scholarship (2024)
5 scholarships of $9,500 are available.
This scholarship is available to junior or senior math majors concentrating on applied mathematics and/or bioinformatics. Highest priority will be given to qualified students from Rice Lake or Viroqua. Preference will be given to students with a minor in computational science. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, be U.S. citizens and be participating in collaborative research with mathematics faculty members.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
David and Marilyn Karlgaard have fond memories of UW-Eau Claire because they met here. David Karlgaard, a Rice Lake native, graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1967 with degrees in math and physics. He was co-founder, CEO and president of PEC Solutions Inc., an internet technology-consulting firm headquartered in Fairfax, VA, which was acquired by Nortel Networks in 2005. Dave is retired, but continues to serve on boards of directors of several companies in the Washington area, and has been an adjunct professor at The George Washington University. Marilyn, a Viroqua native, attended UW-Eau Claire from 1965-1968. She is a retired human resource manager.
From 2002-2007, the Karlgaards served as the national campaign chairs of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's Fulfilling the Promise of Excellence campaign. Their total outright and planned gifts of more than $5 million have been transformational. In addition to the Karlgaard Math Scholarship, they established the Karlgaard Physics Scholarship, which together were recognized as the first Centennial Campaign scholarships endowed at the $100,000 level in honor of UW-Eau Claire's Centennial.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David and Marilyn Karlgaard and deliver it to or send it in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Karlgaard Physics Scholarship (2025)
5 scholarships of $9,500 are available.
This scholarship is available to junior or senior physics majors concentrating on applied physics. Preference will be given to students with a minor in computational science. Highest priority will be given to qualified students from Rice Lake or Viroqua. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, be U.S. citizens and be participating in collaborative research with a physics faculty member.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
David and Marilyn Karlgaard have fond memories of UW-Eau Claire because they met here. David Karlgaard, a Rice Lake native, graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1967 with degrees in math and physics. He was co-founder, CEO and president of PEC Solutions Inc., an internet technology-consulting firm headquartered in Fairfax, VA, which was acquired by Nortel Networks in 2005. Dave is retired, but continues to serve on boards of directors of several companies in the Washington area, and has been an adjunct professor at The George Washington University. Marilyn, a Viroqua native, attended UW-Eau Claire from 1965-1968. She is a retired human resource manager.
From 2002-2007, the Karlgaards served as the national campaign chairs of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's Fulfilling the Promise of Excellence campaign. Their total outright and planned gifts of more than $5 million have been transformational. In addition to the Karlgaard Physics Scholarship, they established the Karlgaard Math Scholarship, which together were recognized as the first Centennial Campaign scholarships endowed at the $100,000 level in honor of UW-Eau Claire's Centennial.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David and Marilyn Karlgaard and deliver it to or send it in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kasper Family Political Science & Law Scholarship (6031)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year or continuing full-time students currently enrolled in or having successfully completed at least one political science course. Recipients must have plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Legal Studies, Pre-Law, or Criminal Justice within the UW System. Academic success will be considered.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Eric Kasper Family in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Katherine (Chick) Stauffer Scholarship (6055)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year full-time students. Recipients must be in the top 33% of their high school class or possess a high school GPA of at least 3.30, show solid academic preparation and have participated in extracurricular/leadership activities. There is a preference is for science, math, or social science majors.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Katherine Stauffer in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Kathy Pilcher & C.B. 'Jerry' Pilcher Scholarship (1751)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from Unity High School in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin and has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
If there are no eligible students from Unity High School, second preference will go to Osceola High School, third preference will go to Polk County High Schools.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Scholarship Background:
The Pilcher Scholarship was established by Ken Pilcher '72 to honor the memories of his father, C.B. "Jerry" Pilcher, and his sister, alumna Kathy Pilcher.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ken Pilcher in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Katie Jensen Memorial Scholarship (2702)
Two scholarships from $500 up to $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student studying abroad through a semester or year program offered by the Center for International Education at UW-Eau Claire. Preference will be given to students majoring or minoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders and/or students studying in Africa.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Kathryn 'Katie' Anne Jensen received a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from UW-Eau Claire in 2009 during which she participated in a life-changing study abroad experience in Ghana, Africa. She was in her master’s program with UWEC while also working as a speech-language pathology assistant in the Tomah School District at the time of her death. Katie touched the lives of her family and friends, she made an immediate and authentic connection with her UWEC friends and faculty and, in particular, with her cohort for the online graduate program. Her spirit continues to be felt and will be carried with so many people as they move forward in life.
Thank You Letter Instructions:Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Keith & Charlotte Donnermeyer Blugold Promise Scholarship (1961)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Preference given to a student with a major in the College of Business.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
The Donnermeyers are 1975 graduates of UW-Eau Claire who now reside in Sacramento and San Francisco, CA. Keith Donnermeyer, an accounting graduate, is a partner with Deloitte & Touche, an international provider of financial services, and Charlotte, a biology graduate, works in family services in Sacramento.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Keith and Charlotte Donnermeyer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kell Container Corporation Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Scholarship (1096)
One scholarship of $2,800 is available.
Awarded to an undergraduate student who is involved in faculty/student research collaboration. The recipient will be an undergraduate student with junior or senior standing during the award period, and will have conducted outstanding collaborative research or demonstrated the potential for outstanding research. Students from all disciplines may apply.
The recipient will provide a report by the end of the fall semester indicating progress made on the proposed collaborative research. Positive review of this report will serve as the basis for continued scholarship support during the spring semester.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created and is endowed through the generosity of Kell Container Corporation of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. It will be supplemented with project expenses for a student stipend, supplies, and travel through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. In addition, the faculty mentor will receive a $2,300 stipend during the project period.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Kell family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ken & Mary Smith Blugold Promise Endowment (2103)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive a $1,000 award for three more years.
Donor Background:
The Smiths both graduated from UW-Eau Claire in the early 1970's. Ken Smith majored in accounting and is a financial consultant for Shell Oil Co. Mary Smith majored in English.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ken and Mary Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ken & Mary Smith WAES Endowment (2104)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Ken and Mary Smith.
Ken and Mary Smith Durand Opportunity Scholarship (2624)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to an outstanding graduate of Durand High School.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This scholarship is renewable for three more years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and remains full-time, ensuring they are on track to graduate in four years.
Donor Background:
The Smiths both graduated from UW-Eau Claire in the early 1970s. Ken Smith majored in accounting and is a financial consultant for Shell Oil Co. Mary Smith majored in English.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ken and Mary Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ken and Mary Smith Single Parent Scholarship (1988)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
Available for single parent students with financial need. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required for freshman entering out of high school.
The scholarship can be renewed four times by the same student, for a maximum of five total years.
In the case of renewal for a previous recipient, an acceptable academic performance during the previous scholarship year(s) as determined by the scholarship selection person or committee, is required.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship has been made possible by Ken and Mary Smith, alumni from UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ken and Mary Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ken and Mary Smith Veteran Scholarship (2370)
Five scholarships from $1,000 up to $2,500 are available.
Applicants must be currently serving or have served in any branch of the military. If they had previous military service, they must have been honorably dischaged. Students who demonstrate strong character and show great potential, especially as leaders and students, shall be given preference.
Financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards may be a consideration during selection but is not the primary consideration. Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student and maintain a 2.5 GPA. This scholarship may be renewed for a second year, provided the recipient re-applies and demonstrates continued academic progress.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ken and Mary Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kenneth Owen Memorial Fund (0122)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
Awarded to students majoring in Computer Science.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Kerlin and Ethel Seitz Scholarship (0048)
Two scholarships of $2,000 are available.
Field of Study: The Kerlin and Ethel Seitz Scholarship is designed to benefit a serious-minded Geography major at the UW-Eau Claire. Preference will be given to Geography majors with emphases on land management, conservation of resources, and environmental problems. The student recipient(s) will have completed all of the 100- and 200- level core courses required by the department plus Geography 178 and 270 (or similar courses if future changes are made) before receiving the scholarship. The grades for the above-mentioned courses will be used to compute the scholarship's GPA requirements.
Student Classification: The student may be either a junior or senior if the other requirements have been satisfied. If a student receives the award during their junior year, the student may compete for scholarship renewal.
Scholastic Achievement: Minimum GPA requirements are: 3.0 average (on 4.0 scale) for all completed college courses; 3.3 average (on 4.0 scale) for all completed Geography courses.
Professional Potential: The student must exhibit to the selection committee a high potential for success and contribution to their chosen profession in the area of community service and/or research. The student should have well-defined goals and realistic plans for reaching those goals. To summarize this requirement in a simplistic manner, "The student must be a winner."
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Kerlin and Ethel Seitz WAES (0731)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Kerlin and Ethel Seitz and endowed through their estate gift.
Kevin & Christine Keane Blugold Promise Scholarship (1992)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin or Minnesota, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $2,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
Kevin Keane graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1987 and his wife, Christine (Smith) Keane, graduated in 1988. Kevin is the senior vice president of American Beverage Association in Washington, D.C. He is a past recipient of the Outstanding Journalism Award and the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award from UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kevin and Christine Keane in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kevin and Linda Steiner Scholarship (1888)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is available to an incoming freshman from West or East High School in West Bend, Wisconsin. If no eligible freshman exists, the scholarship may be awarded to an upperclassman originally from West or East High School.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
The $1,000 award is renewable for sophomore year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship has been established by Kevin and Linda Steiner. Kevin Steiner completed his master's of business administration and Linda received her BS in Medical Technology at UW-Eau Claire. Kevin is the President and CEO of West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kevin and Linda Steiner in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kevin F. and Kristin M. Smith Blugold Promise Scholarship (2210)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kevin and Kristin Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kimberly & Bruce Underwood Blugold Promise Scholarship (1976)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from Altoona High School, Augusta High School or Fall Creek High School, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This scholarship has a preference for a student planning to study in the College of Business. If there are no qualified students planning to study in the College of Business, the scholarship can be awarded to a qualified student of any major.
$1,600 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 will received the award for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bruce and Kimberly Underwood in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kindness of Konnor J. Loomis Scholarship (2970)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is for a student pursuing a degree in Information Systems or a student employee of Learning and Technology Services. The scholarship recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year. This scholarship is renewable until graduation provided the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established to continue Konnor Loomis' Kindness and his excitement in pursuing an Information Systems degree at UW-Eau Claire. Konnor discovered his love of spreadsheets and computer programming, and he had just started working as an LTS employee. He hit his stride at UW-Eau Claire when his life was cut short in a tragic car accident in the summer of 2023. Konnor made an impact on those who knew him, and we would like to continue spreading his kindness by helping others find their passion and pursue their goals.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jeff and Jill Loomis in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kirkwood Poetry Award (1646)
Three scholarships from $100 up to $300 are available.
This award shall be given to a student who has been selected to have written the most outstanding poem submitted in traditional poetic form for that year. All English majors and minors and any UW-Eau Claire student who has submitted work to, or been published in, NOTA during the academic year for which the award is given may submit a poem. Up to three poems may be submitted for consideration.
The award will be announced at the annual English End-of-Year Celebration, where the recipient will be expected to read their poem. If the recipient is unable to attend, the award still will be announced at the End-of-Year Celebration.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Richard Kirkwood taught English and poetry at UW-Eau Claire for 34 years. He was widely respected and admired as a poet and teacher of poetry who worked with traditional poetic form. He was especially fond of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and other classic works rendered in heroic couplets, but he also asked his students to compose verses in such traditional, challenging forms as villanelles and sestinas. He retired in 1998 and died in December of 2013.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two separate thank you letters; one addressed to Bonnie Kirkwood and one addressed to Suzanne Bardouche, both in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Klinger Art Scholarship (1687)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Open to all promising undergraduate art students sophomore level or above. Recipients must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David Klinger in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Knight Foundation Journalist of Promise Scholarship (1696)
Five scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is for an incoming freshman who is interested in majoring in journalism. Preference going to an underrepresented student. This scholarship is renewable to student for up to 4 years if they continue to major in journalism.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the John and James Knight Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
KPMG Peat Marwick-Minneapolis Office Accounting Scholarship (0872)
One scholarship of $1,400 is available.
The scholarship will be awarded to a full-time Wisconsin resident junior accounting major. The recipient must intend to work in the profession upon graduation and have a GPA of 3.0 or above. The successful applicant for this award must have participated in college or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to KPMG Peat Marwick-Minneapolis office in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Krystyna Wolniakowski Conservation Scholarship (2561)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is to be awarded to an outstanding undergraduate student who shows exceptional promise and is in a collaborative research project with a biology department faculty member focusing on conservation, ecology and/or environmental biology.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Krystyna U. Wolniakowski earned her B.S. degree in Biology and Chemistry with honors from UWEC in 1977. She was President of the Mortar Board Senior Leadership Society and credits her excellent science professors and outstanding campus experience at UWEC to prepare her for a successful 40+ year career in conservation. She was recently given a Distinguished Alumni Award for lifetime achievements by the UWEC Chancellor. After graduating with an MS in oceanographic/marine studies from Oregon State University in 1980, she worked at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for 10 years helping to protect Oregon's lakes, rivers, and ocean resources.
She also had a passion for international philanthropy and was fluent in Polish, becoming the Director for Central and East Europe and living in Poland and then Germany for a decade working with the German Marshall Fund of the US after the fall of the Berlin wall in 1990. She continued her work in environmental grantmaking as the Western Regional Director with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for 14 years and currently protects and manages the Congressionally designated Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area as Executive Director since 2015. She serves on several national and international boards with a focus on conservation innovation and leadership development.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Krystyna Wolniakowski in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kurt & Karen Fish Biology Research Scholarship (1580)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
Provides an award to an outstanding biology student studying and conducting undergraduate research in the area of ecology and environment. The recipient must be an excellent student academically, as well as in the research area, and be engaged in a research project or planning on working on an undergraduate research project.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karen and Kurt Fish in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kurt Mueller Management Scholarship (2609)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a student with at least junior standing with a declared major in general management or operations & supply chain management. The recipient must be enrolled full time and have a GPA of at least 3.0.
The recipient must demonstrate the ability and desire to enter a career in management or operations/supply chain management through participation in any of the following activities:
- College of Business or other university student organizations
- Collaborative research
- Internships
- Work experiences
- Competitions
- Completion of professional certifications
The ideal candidate must demonstrate involvement and hold leadership roles in the professional organizations, collaborative research, internships, work experiences and competitions in which they are involved.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Kurt Mueller is a 1979 graduate of UW-Eau Claire earning a BBA in Comprehensive Marketing. Upon graduating Kurt was employed by Hormel Foods Corporation. He had a successful career with Hormel Foods, holding 11 different sales and marketing positions. Kurt retired after 39 ½ years as Senior VP of Sales in the Consumer Products Sales Division. The educational experiences and involvement on campus provided Kurt the foundation that he built his career on.
After graduation, Kurt became an advocate of the university and especially the College of Business (COB). Realizing the benefits a Blugold graduate gets through UW-Eau Claire, Kurt became involved in the COB through involvement in the classroom, as past chairperson on the COB Advisory Board, and through collaboration with Dr. Robert Erffmeyer in the establishment of the Great Northwoods Sales Warm Up. Kurt was very proud to have his daughter, Bailey, follow her father’s education path to UW-Eau Claire, graduating with a BBA in Human Resource Management in 2019. This scholarship, which is matched dollar for dollar by Hormel Foods, rewards deserving students who have capitalized on the numerous opportunities provided by UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two thank you letters. One letter should be addressed to Jen Dao, Supervisor of Professional Recruitment at Hormel Foods, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. The other letter should be addressed to Kurt Mueller in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kurt Mueller Sales and Marketing Scholarship (2609)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a student with at least junior standing with a declared major in marketing, professional sales marketing, or marketing analytics. The recipient must be enrolled full time and have a GPA of at least 3.0.
The recipient must demonstrate the ability and desire to enter a career in marketing, professional sales or marketing analytics through participation in any of the following activities:
- College of Business or other university student organizations
- Collaborative research
- Internships
- Work experiences
- Sales competitions
- Completion of professional certifications
The ideal candidate must demonstrate involvement and hold leadership roles in the professional organizations, collaborative research, internships, work experiences and competitions in which they are involved.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Kurt Mueller is a 1979 graduate of UW-Eau Claire earning a BBA in Comprehensive Marketing. Upon graduating Kurt was employed by Hormel Foods Corporation. He had a successful career with Hormel Foods, holding 11 different sales and marketing positions. Kurt retired after 39 ½ years as Senior VP of Sales in the Consumer Products Sales Division. The educational experiences and involvement on campus provided Kurt the foundation that he built his career on.
After graduation, Kurt became an advocate of the university and especially the College of Business (COB). Realizing the benefits a Blugold graduate gets through UW-Eau Claire, Kurt became involved in the COB through involvement in the classroom, as past chairperson on the COB Advisory Board, and through collaboration with Dr. Robert Erffmeyer in the establishment of the Great Northwoods Sales Warm Up. Kurt was very proud to have his daughter, Bailey, follow her father’s education path to UW-Eau Claire, graduating with a BBA in Human Resource Management in 2019. This scholarship, which is matched dollar for dollar by Hormel Foods, rewards deserving students who have capitalized on the numerous opportunities provided by UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two thank you letters. One letter should be addressed to Jen Dao, Supervisor of Professional Recruitment at Hormel Foods, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. The other letter should be addressed to Kurt Mueller in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Kyle Joswiak TV10 Spirit Award Fund (2163)
Two scholarships of $250 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to a TV10 staffer who is entering at least their third semester at TV10 (meaning they have been there one year).
Applicants must be in good academic standing and have shown exceptional work and work ethic, while maintaining the spirit of TV10 by exhibiting a positive attitude and helping other staffers learn.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
The scholarship is named for former TV10 staffer Kyle Joswiak, who started with the station as a programmer in the fall of 2008. In fall 2009, he became the host of Gameshow, where his creativity and personality made him a viewer favorite. Kyle embodied the TV10 spirit by always offering to help others, through his contribution of new ideas, and by simply brightening everybody's day with his quick wit.
Kyle was in his senior year studying broadcast journalism when he passed away. In the aftermath of his untimely death, TV10 staff came together to support one another and show they are more than just an organization; they are a family. This scholarship was started to keep the spirit of TV10 and Kyle alive for years to come.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donors of the Kyle Joswiak TV10 Spirit Award" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
L Rodney Sheffer Scholarship (1802)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
Awarded to a deserving biology student who is planning on becoming a biology teacher. The recipient will have demonstrated a passion for science, biology and for teaching and have shown leadership and involvement in the biology program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2007 by L. Rodney Sheffer, a 1956 UW-Eau Claire graduate who had a distinguished career as a high school teacher of both biology and chemistry. After teaching for six years in Chippewa Falls, two years in Minneapolis, and from 1965-1991 in Bloomington, MN, he retired from teaching in 1991. He earned his masters in science education in 1963 from the University of Utah. Mr. Sheffer received great strength and support from such UW-Eau Claire professors as Mark Fay, Floyd Krause, and John Gerberich. He established this scholarship to honor their influence and motivate future generations of biology teachers.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
L.A. Ochrymowycz-Alfred Bader Chemistry Scholarship (0043)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
All applicants must meet the following criteria: junior standing in Chemistry Liberal Arts or Chemistry-ACS major with one year remaining at UWEC; academic potential; professional commitment; and career goals.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Leo Ochrymowycz in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
L.J.B. Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation College of Business Scholarship (2576)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore student in the College of Business. The student must have a GPA between 2.75 and 3.25. Preference will be given to a student who graduated from a rural Wisconsin high school. Preference will also be given to a student who plans to return to a rural area to work.
The scholarship can be renewed for one more year provided the recipient continues to meet the GPA requirement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by Larry Brandl and the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two thank you letters: one addressed to Larry Brandl and one addressed to the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Laila Robins Scholarship in honor of Dr. Wil Denson (2914)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The scholarship will be awarded to student of junior or senior status who is declared with either a theatre major or minor. Financial need not required, but considered. If all other eligible criteria are equal, financial need may be used as the determining factor between two candidates.
Preference: Preference for a student who shows a real enthusiasm and promise in the theatre arts. Recipient should be actively involved in several programs and opportunities within the theatre program and be engaged with their peers, faculty and studies at an outstanding level.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Laila Robins in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Larry and Ann Reilly Study Abroad Scholarship (2649)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to students with financial need enrolling in a study abroad program through UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Larry and Ann Reilly in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Larry and Judy Simonson Chemistry Award (2859)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who has a declared major in Chemistry or Biochemistry (including Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and Chemistry with Business Emphasis). Preference will be given to students from Wisconsin.
Financial need may be considered, but is not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Larry Simonson, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Larry Bauer Phi Mu Alpha Service Scholarship (0146)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Recipient must be a Music major or minor with sophomore status or higher and be in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The UW-Eau Claire Foundation and Financial Aid office should be notified by letter from Phi Mu Alpha so that the scholarship funds can be dispersed to the recipient.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Peggy Wrzesinki in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Larry Ozzello Freshman Accounting Scholarship (0263)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming full-time freshman who intends to major in accounting and work in the profession upon graduation. The successful applicant for this award must have participated in school or community organizations and exhibited a potential for leadership as displayed by those activities.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the family of Dr. Larry Ozzello in care of the Department of Accounting and Finance.
Larry Solberg CSD Graduate Student Scholarship (1956)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
All applicants must have received a letter of acceptance into the graduate program in communication sciences and disorders, and must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or greater.
Preference will be given to a graduate student who is from an underrepresented group in the field of speech-language pathology.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This fund was established by alumnus Dr. Larry Solberg, a former UW-Eau Claire CSD faculty member and department chairperson.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Larry Solberg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Latin American and Latinx Studies Scholarship (1254)
One scholarship of $450 is available.
Recipient must be a junior or senior declared Latin American and Latinx Studies major, enrolled the fall semester after receiving the award. If candidates are of equal strength, preference will be given to a senior applicant.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Latin American and Latinx Studies Committee in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Laura Sutherland Memorial Scholarship (0003)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Open to a senior education major who is a Wisconsin resident. Student must demonstrate general excellence and participate in community or university service activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Laura Walsh Study Abroad Memorial Scholarship (2980)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior College of Business student who will be studying abroad during the academic year (Fall or Spring) that the scholarship is awarded.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background: This scholarship was established in memory of Laura (Napier) Walsh. Laura graduated from Sibley High School in Mendota Heights, MN in 2005. She came to UW-Eau Claire the following fall, studied abroad at South Cross University in Australia, and earned a Marketing Degree in 2009. After graduation, Laura worked for Enterprise Rent-A-Car before pursuing her real passion for cosmetology. She lost her battle with cancer in August 2023 and is remembered as a strong and loving friend, mother, and wife.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Keegan Walsh in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Laurel and Mark Fleming Students with Disabilities Study Abroad Scholarship (1951)
One scholarship of $1,800 is available.
Awarded to a deserving student with disabilities, with financial need who would not otherwise be able to study abroad without financial assistance. Students applying to the Japan study abroad program will be given preference, but other locations will be considered. Recipient must be accepted into the study abroad program at UW-Eau Claire, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, and be a United States citizen. Students must be registered at the Services for Students with Disabilities Office.
Donor Background:
Laurel Fleming is an attorney currently serving as Regional Director, Integrity and Compliance, and Privacy Official for the Central Region of MercyOne, a healthcare system headquartered in Des Moines with facilities throughout Iowa. She is a 1982 graduate of UW-Eau Claire, majoring in business administration, with minor concentrations in far eastern studies and speech communication. As an undergraduate student, she was active in forensics and AIESEC, and she spent her junior year studying at Sophia University in Tokyo. She and her husband chose to support this scholarship because they firmly believe that study abroad experiences open doors professionally and personally, and they want to recognize the outstanding education Laurel received at UW-Eau Claire. The Flemings believe that students with disabilities should be offered the same opportunities, and they are excited to help those students experience study abroad.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark and Laurel Fleming in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lawrence & Dorothy Wahlstrom Mathematics Scholarship (0193)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
Applicant must be a full-time sophomore or first semester junior (30-74 credits earned) who has completed -- or is currently enrolled -- in Math 216, declared a mathematics major and has both a math and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Equal consideration is given to education or liberal arts students.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Lawrence and Dorothy Wahlstrom in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lawrence & Patricia Ozzello WAES (0921)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student who is majoring in Accounting.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Lawrence and Patricia Ozzello.
Lawrence Czerwinski Taylor County Scholarship (2795)
Four scholarships of $750 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who graduated from a high school in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Provided the recipient maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, the award will be renewed for a second year.
This award is for the spring semester each of the two years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John Kaczmarczyk in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
LeadingAge Wisconsin/Value First, Inc. Scholarship (2537)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared pre-practicum undergraduate major in health care administration who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in the health care field. To qualify for the award, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required and the applicant must be a Wisconsin resident.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
LeadingAge Wisconsin is an association of not-for-profit organization serving seniors and persons with disabilities. Association members employ over 38,000 individuals who serve over 48,000 residents/tenants/clients each day. Value First is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) owned by LeadingAge and twenty-five state affiliates, including LeadingAge Wisconsin. Value First is committed to the mission of its members and leverages the buying power of LeadingAge members across the country.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should wrtie a thank you letter addressed to LeadingAge Wisconsin/Value First, Inc., in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lee & Esther Sanford Hench Journalism Scholarship (0114)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,100 are available.
For a continuing junior or senior Journalism or Mass Communication-Advertising major who exhibits scholarship potential in journalism and/or advertising.
Financial need is required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Brian Hench, grandson of Lee and Esther Sanford Hench, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Leo J. Christy Scholarship (0159)
One scholarship of $450 is available.
The applicant must be a full-time woodwind music major, in either Music Education or Applied, that has completed at least 60 semester hours and has at least one year of undergraduate study remaining.
A 3.0 GPA or better is required.
Preference will be given to a bassoon or clarinet applicant.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Harriett Christy in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Leoba Hogan Scholarship for Scientific Research (0865)
Two scholarships of $1,350 are available.
Students must be juniors or seniors at the time of the receipt of the award, and enrolled and involved in science research projects at the University or in a science-related internship.
Additionally, the scholarship is available to a graduating senior who is pursuing an advanced degree in the sciences, including health-related occupations. Payment to graduate students will be made upon verification of enrollment in a graduate program.
The applicant must exhibit a high potential for success as a scientist or member of the medical profession. The student must have well-defined goals and realistic plans for reaching those goals.
Applicants for the scholarship must have documented financial need by having a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office.
Donor Background:
Leoba Hogan was employed as a proofreader for many years by West Publishing and Brown & Bigelow in St. Paul, MN. Her passion was travel and she visited many states and nations. She retired in Altoona, WI along with her sister and brother-in-law, Maude and Carroll Kelley.
Before she died on May 18, 1994, she developed a bequest to establish a scholarship for students who have financial need and are interested in scientific research. Her sister and brother-in-law have been instrumental in developing the specific scholarship criteria and administering her estate.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Leonard and Dorellen Haas International Study (0035)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $3,000 are available.
An eligible student must be a continuing undergraduate or graduate student with a total GPA of at least 3.00 to apply. No lower GPA's will be considered. The student must have at least one semester and high academic achievement. The availability to make public presentations based on a study experience is also required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Leonard C. Haas was the third leader to be president and first to be chancellor of the school which now is known as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In 1935 he earned his degree from the same institution which then was called the Eau Claire State Teachers College. While teaching history at Wausau Senior High School he met Dorellen Lambert. They were married in 1941 and moved to Eau Claire where Leonard taught history.
During the next 18 years Dr. Haas earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. He held administrative position such as registrar and dean of instruction and served in leadership roles in both the university and community.
On the death of President William R. Davies on December 10, 1959, Haas was named president of Wisconsin State College - Eau Claire with the strong support of the faculty.
Leonard and Dorellen often graciously entertained students, faculty, and community members in their home. Prospective faculty often stayed in their home overnight. Dr. Haas credited Dorellen's “uncanny memory for people” and that she liked people so much as two of the reasons she was so successful in her role as social hostess and in creating a sense of community. Leonard and Dorellen were very interested and supportive of the arts, theatre, and music. Their goal was to attend all campus concerts, recitals, plays, and art shows. They almost succeeded.
At the Golden Jubilee Year, 1965-66, President Haas received the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. Dorellen Haas was named an Honorary Blugold in 1980.
Haas retired as Chancellor in 1980 but continued to teach and serve as an academic advisor until 1985. Chancellor Emeritus Leonard Haas died on March 14, 1998. Dorellen died on April 20, 2007. After their deaths, the Fine Arts Building on Water Street was named the Leonard and Dorellen Haas Fine Arts Center in recognition of their strong presence on campus for more than 50 years and their love of the fine arts.
During a time of burgeoning enrollments, dynamic changes in higher education, and conflicts within the United States, Haas led with respect and empathy for the students, faculty, and community. Chancellor Haas was a highly respected educational and community leader who was very influential and received many awards and honors over his lifetime.
Leonard and Dorellen Haas enjoyed international travel and were very interested in international education and provided strong leadership for the establishment of Study Abroad Programs for students. This scholarship was established to honor their legacy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and to assist students in study abroad.
Chancellor Leonard Haas was a distinguished alum of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Dorellen was named as an Honorary Blugold. This scholarship was established to honor the outstanding legacy of Leonard and Dorellen Haas who were interested in all students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karen Alexander, daughter of Leonard and Dorellen Haas, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Leonard and Dorellen Haas Study Abroad - Summer (0035)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Applicants must have participated in a UW-Eau Claire study abroad program. Preference will be given to students who have studied abroad for at least one academic semester. The student must have high academic achievement with full-time student status and be available to make public presentations of their study abroad experience.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Leonard C. Haas was the third leader to be president and first to be chancellor of the school which now is known as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In 1935 he earned his degree from the same institution which then was called the Eau Claire State Teachers College. While teaching history at Wausau Senior High School he met Dorellen Lambert. They were married in 1941 and moved to Eau Claire where Leonard taught history.
During the next 18 years Dr. Haas earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. He held administrative position such as registrar and dean of instruction and served in leadership roles in both the university and community.
On the death of President William R. Davies on December 10, 1959, Haas was named president of Wisconsin State College - Eau Claire with the strong support of the faculty.
Leonard and Dorellen often graciously entertained students, faculty, and community members in their home. Prospective faculty often stayed in their home overnight. Dr. Haas credited Dorellen's “uncanny memory for people” and that she liked people so much as two of the reasons she was so successful in her role as social hostess and in creating a sense of community. Leonard and Dorellen were very interested and supportive of the arts, theatre, and music. Their goal was to attend all campus concerts, recitals, plays, and art shows. They almost succeeded.
At the Golden Jubilee Year, 1965-66, President Haas received the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. Dorellen Haas was named an Honorary Blugold in 1980.
Haas retired as Chancellor in 1980 but continued to teach and serve as an academic advisor until 1985. Chancellor Emeritus Leonard Haas died on March 14, 1998. Dorellen died on April 20, 2007. After their deaths, the Fine Arts Building on Water Street was named the Leonard and Dorellen Haas Fine Arts Center in recognition of their strong presence on campus for more than 50 years and their love of the fine arts.
During a time of burgeoning enrollments, dynamic changes in higher education, and conflicts within the United States, Haas led with respect and empathy for the students, faculty, and community. Chancellor Haas was a highly respected educational and community leader who was very influential and received many awards and honors over his lifetime.
Leonard and Dorellen Haas enjoyed international travel and were very interested in international education and provided strong leadership for the establishment of Study Abroad Programs for students. This scholarship was established to honor their legacy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and to assist students in study abroad.
Chancellor Leonard Haas was a distinguished alum of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Dorellen was named as an Honorary Blugold. This scholarship was established to honor the outstanding legacy of Leonard and Dorellen Haas who were interested in all students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karen Alexander, daughter of Leonard and Dorellen Haas, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Leonard and Dorellen Haas Study Abroad (0035)
A variable number of scholarships up to $3,000 are available.
Applicants must have participated in a UW-Eau Claire study abroad program. Preference will be given to students who have studied abroad for at least one academic semester. The student must have high academic achievement with full-time student status and be available to make public presentations of their study abroad experience.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Leonard C. Haas was the third leader to be president and first to be chancellor of the school which now is known as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In 1935 he earned his degree from the same institution which then was called the Eau Claire State Teachers College. While teaching history at Wausau Senior High School he met Dorellen Lambert. They were married in 1941 and moved to Eau Claire where Leonard taught history.
During the next 18 years Dr. Haas earned a master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a doctorate from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. He held administrative position such as registrar and dean of instruction and served in leadership roles in both the university and community.
On the death of President William R. Davies on December 10, 1959, Haas was named president of Wisconsin State College - Eau Claire with the strong support of the faculty.
Leonard and Dorellen often graciously entertained students, faculty, and community members in their home. Prospective faculty often stayed in their home overnight. Dr. Haas credited Dorellen's “uncanny memory for people” and that she liked people so much as two of the reasons she was so successful in her role as social hostess and in creating a sense of community. Leonard and Dorellen were very interested and supportive of the arts, theatre, and music. Their goal was to attend all campus concerts, recitals, plays, and art shows. They almost succeeded.
At the Golden Jubilee Year, 1965-66, President Haas received the Distinguished Alumni Service Award. Dorellen Haas was named an Honorary Blugold in 1980.
Haas retired as Chancellor in 1980 but continued to teach and serve as an academic advisor until 1985. Chancellor Emeritus Leonard Haas died on March 14, 1998. Dorellen died on April 20, 2007. After their deaths, the Fine Arts Building on Water Street was named the Leonard and Dorellen Haas Fine Arts Center in recognition of their strong presence on campus for more than 50 years and their love of the fine arts.
During a time of burgeoning enrollments, dynamic changes in higher education, and conflicts within the United States, Haas led with respect and empathy for the students, faculty, and community. Chancellor Haas was a highly respected educational and community leader who was very influential and received many awards and honors over his lifetime.
Leonard and Dorellen Haas enjoyed international travel and were very interested in international education and provided strong leadership for the establishment of Study Abroad Programs for students. This scholarship was established to honor their legacy at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and to assist students in study abroad.
Chancellor Leonard Haas was a distinguished alum of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Dorellen was named as an Honorary Blugold. This scholarship was established to honor the outstanding legacy of Leonard and Dorellen Haas who were interested in all students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karen Alexander, daughter of Leonard and Dorellen Haas, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Leonard E Gibbs Scientific Reasoning Fund (0397)
Two scholarships of $350 are available.
The award automatically goes to the "Methods of Social Work Research" student with the highest-grade performance of each academic semester. Each semester's recipient will be selected and notified following the completion of the academic year. It is the donor's desire to recognize undergraduate students who have the best grasp of how to apply research concepts to making better judgments and decisions in practice.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This fund was established by Dr. Leonard Gibbs, who died June 13, 2008.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Betsy McDougall Gibbs in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Leonard Gambrell World Politics Fund (1396)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $750 are available.
All political science majors are eligible for this award. To be considered, students must present a paper they have written at the annual student conference of the Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies. The paper emphasis must be on critical analysis of current issues in world politics with a particular concern for controversies that related to peace and conflict studies.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Leonard Gambrell was a professor of political science at UW-Eau Claire from 1966-2002. In 2002, he received the UW Regents Teaching Award for the entire UW-system. The recognition carried with it a cash award, which he used to establish this fund. Dr. Gambrell was admired by both students and faculty for the rigor and passion he brought to teaching. One of his former students said he was one of the most dedicated individuals to the profession of teaching and field of political sciences. He continued to inspire his former students long after they graduated.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Leonard Gambrell in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Les Gilbertson Scholarship (0200)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
The recipient must be an English major with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 who has completed freshmen English courses and will be a sophomore at the time the award is received.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Les Gilbertson graduated from the Eau Claire State Teachers College in 1936 and worked as a principal/teacher in the Grandview, WI School district from 1936-1941. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in England, Italy, and North Africa during WWII with the 12th Weather Squadron. Upon his discharge in 1946, he returned to Eau Claire and was hired by the college to be an English teacher and adviser to veterans returning to school on the G.I. Bill.
During his 38 year tenure, Les developed a passion for teaching - especially freshman English and student teachers (methods) in the English and communications fields. He always had 8:00 a.m. classes! His former students remembered his willingness to help them through rough spots and said he was enthusiastic and patient beyond measure. He also enjoyed directing or working on theatre productions with Earl Kjer, helped start the Eta Phi fraternity, and judged and coached forensic competitions. Les also served as the UWEC Alumni Association President. When he retired in 1984, he estimated that he had taught almost 11,000 students - which was about the enrollment at UWEC that year!
The Les Gilbertson scholarship was created to help freshman and sophomore English majors. Les hated to hear that a student had to drop out of school after the first year or so due to financial problems, so his family created this fund to help prevent that from happening. UW-Eau Claire was such an important part of Les Gilbertson's life, and he was very proud to have been a part of its rich history.
Thank You Letter Instructions:Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Paul Gilbertson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Leslie A. and Mary E. Wiberg Study Abroad/Immersion Scholarship (2658)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to UW-Eau Claire students who have been accepted into an international study abroad program or who are participating in an immersion experience through UW-Eau Claire. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of at least 3.75.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Leslie and Mary Wiberg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Leslie D. Polk Scholarship (0190)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $700 are available.
For a continuing student majoring in one of the liberal arts, with preference given to communication and journalism majors. Qualifying majors include: art and design, music and theatre, communication and journalism, philosophy and religious studies, English, languages, history, American Indian studies, women's studies, Latin American and Latinx Studies, or liberal studies. The student must have demonstrated service and leadership on campus and/or in the community and show promise as a future community leader.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Life Care Services LLC Scholarship (2246)
One scholarship of $5,000 is available.
Applicants must be majoring in Health Care Administration and be of sophomore or junior status. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. Preference will be given to students with significant involvement in leadership roles and/or positions.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Life Care Services LLC in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lila M. Shelley Nursing Scholarship (0128)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
The recipient must be a nontraditional (25 years of age or older) undergraduate student who is admitted to the Nursing program and is in good academic standing.
Financial need must also be demonstrated.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Tim Shelley in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lisa Siegenthaler Memorial Scholarship (0790)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to a senior student enrolled in special education who exhibits exceptional commitment and enthusiasm and holds high promise for becoming an excellent teacher of learners with disabilities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Maureen and Jack Siegenthaler in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lisa Stark and Thomas Misfeldt Blugold Promise Scholarship (2711)
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire. This scholarship must be awarded to a student who is underrepresented or underserved.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,000 award available for freshman year. The award is renewable for up to three more years provided the recipient maintains good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Lisa Stark and Thomas Misfeldt in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lloyd H Joyal Vocal Music Scholarship (0638)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is involved in one of the choral music groups at UW-Eau Claire and who also is engaged in the Eau Claire community by participating in the First Congregational Church Chancel Choir. Selection will be made by the choral music scholarship committee.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Joyal Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Local UW-Eau Claire Barron County Scholarship (UWEC)
Five scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to incoming first-year students who graduated from one of the high schools located within a 40-mile radius of UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. (Home-schooled students who live within a 40-mile radius of campus are also eligible.) Eligible students must have a composite ACT of at least 21 or rank in the top 50% of their graduating class (or have a 3.0 high school GPA if class rank percentile is unavailable).
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Lois and Mel Gleiter Scholarship Award (0199)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
Recipient must be a junior or senior majoring in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology with a GPA of at least 3.0 in both the major, and in chemistry and biology courses. Students' career goals, activities, and service to the Chemistry and/or Biology departments are taken into consideration.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tim Gleiter in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lois M. Pelekoudas Blugold Promise Scholarship (2320)
Shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing will receive $1,000 renewals for three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Lois Pelekoudas in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Looze & Travis Geography Scholarship (6076)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a full-time new or returning student with a GPA of at least 3.0. Preference is given to students majoring in Earth Science (Geography, Geology, Environmental Meteorology, or Human Geography). Next preference is for a general science student.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Steve and Hannah Curran in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Lopas and Cicenas Family Scholarships (1626)
Three scholarships of $1,000 are available.
The recipient must be a sophomore nursing major with financial need accepted into the College of Nursing. Additional preferences include single parents and Wisconsin residents. Special consideration will be given to applicants from widely diverse backgrounds. It is the donor's intention to assist students who are trying to improve their economic status. As such, they would not want this scholarship to be awarded to a student who already has a college degree beyond the associate's degree or who has an RN degree.
This scholarship is renewable for up to two additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing and continues to major in Nursing at UW-Eau Claire.
Scholarship Background:
The intent of establishing the Lopas and Cicenas Family Scholarships is to support nursing students who demonstrate great abilities in the nursing field throughout their educational journey at UW-Eau Claire. Recognizing the value of strong medical care and critical need to help meet the nursing shortage, Gene Lopas and Arlene Cicenas-Lopas established this scholarship in 2005.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gene Lopas and Arlene Cicenas-Lopas in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lorentz College of Business Memorial Scholarship (0950)
One scholarship of $1,800 is available.
This award is for College of Business majors with a preference for management-entrepreneur majors who have been admitted to the entrepreneur program and exhibit strong academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and an interest in entrepreneurial ventures.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Richard D. Lorentz came to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1971 as a faculty member in the department of Business Administration. An UW-Eau Claire alumnus, he also held both a master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Northern Colorado. Throughout his career he taught courses in management, sales, insurance, accounting, economics, finance and small business management. He served as director of the Small Business Institute until 1994, and his student consulting teams received many regional and national awards under his leadership. He was a key player in setting up the College of Business Entrepreneur Program in 1994 and was named the first recipient of the Dennis L. Heyde Chair of Entrepreneurship. He retired from the faculty in 1998 .
Dr. Lorentz also worked with the athletic programs of the University as a member of the Chain Gang for the football program, timer and scoreboard operator for the men's and women's basketball teams, and timer for the track program for 25 years and was an avid supporter of university athletics.
The Lorentz College of Business Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Kevin E. Murphy, a former faculty member of the department of accountancy. Other faculty and friends of Lorentz also contributed to the funding of the scholarship. In 2013, Barbara Lorentz decided to merge the Lorentz College of Business Athletic Scholarship, which was created in 1994 by Dr. Richard D. Lorentz, with this scholarship in order to better serve students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Kevin E. Murphy in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Loretta M. Donnellan Nursing Scholarship (0054)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
Recipient must be enrolled in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and have financial need.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two separate thank you letters; one addressed to Edward Donnellan and one addressed to Sarah Donnellan, the children of David Donnellan, who created this fund, both in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lorraine Missling Business Communication Award (0120)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $5,500 are available.
These awards are split between the recipients deemed most worthy by the Business Communications faculty. Recipients must be enrolled at UW-Eau Claire and are chosen based on their performance in Business Writing, Business Presentations, and Business Communications classes.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Alvera Peterson, the sister of the late Dr. Missling, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lorraine Missling Future Business Leaders Association (FBLA) Scholarship (0120)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded by a selection committee composed of: Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) state advisor or a representative as selected by the PBL Executive Board. FBLA state advisor or a representative as selected by the FBLA Executive Board. Eligible recipients must currently be members of Wisconsin Future Business Leaders Association (FBLA). Must be of senior standing at the secondary level. Preference may be given to a business education major, but it is not required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Alvera Peterson, the sister of the late Dr. Missling, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lou Einum Scholarship (6056)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student majoring in one of the Fine Arts (art, music or theatre). A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 is required. The recipient agrees to participate in at least one Fine Arts activity during the academic year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Lou Einum in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Louis Warzecha Memorial Scholarship (2063)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Available to either a history or philosophy major. This is a merit-based scholarship for which the recipient should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate active engagement in curricular and co-curricular activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Louise Pederson Gillette Memorial Scholarship (1647)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire. To be considered, students must be female.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Preference is for students from a Wisconsin farm or a rural community. If there are no applicants who meet these criteria, the highest priority shall be for female students from anywhere in Wisconsin with significant financial need.
This scholarship is intended to be renewed as long as the recipients continue to maintain financial need and maintain good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Carol Davids, Mrs. Gillette's niece, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
LTS Excellence Scholarship (2336)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
Recipients of this scholarship must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must show financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards. Any major is eligible. Preference is given those who currently work or have worked at Learning and Technology Services at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Craig Ernst in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
LTS Help Desk Employee Scholarship (2291)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to Help Desk employees who have demonstrated exceptional customer service and who have worked at the Help Desk for six months or more.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Dr. Sally Webb, the donor, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lucretia S. Mattson Scholarship (1785)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior accounting major who has completed Accounting 301, has a GPA of 3.0 or above, and plans to enter the accounting profession. Preference will be given to nontraditional student, age 25 or older.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is given by Barbara and Eric Cutler to honor the career of Dr. Lucretia S. Mattson, a former accounting professor. Barbara and Eric both had Dr. Mattson for a tax accounting class and thought she was wonderful.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Eric Cutler in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lund Family Scholarship for Writing Center Studies (2445)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
At its best, writing center work is praxis—the recursive relationship between theory/research and action. This scholarship, endowed by Alan Benson in honor of former longtime Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) program assistant Dianne Lund, is awarded annually to a writing assistant (WA) who exemplifies this praxis through skillful tutoring in the CWE and an active research agenda that may include presentations at scholarly conferences. Financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards will be considered.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Alan Benson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lunda Charitable Trust Scholarship (1866)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
Available to two incoming freshmen each year who are Jackson County residents and graduates of Black River Falls High School. Recipients are full-time students who, through their pre-college academic success and extracurricular activities, have demonstrated outstanding scholarship and leadership to school and community. Applicants must rank in the upper 25 percent of their high school senior class following completion of the seventh high school semester.
Preference will be given to Black River Falls School District applicants although students residing in other districts in Jackson County will be considered after special nomination by the scholarship committee.
Need is not a determining factor but will be a factor in calculating the level of support.
This scholarship is a one-year scholarship to be awarded for the freshman year only.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Lunda Charitable Trust in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lundberg Science and Society Scholarship (2984)
One scholarship of $875 is available.
This scholarship provides an opportunity for a student seeking to bridge the study in the hard sciences and social sciences. Designed to empower the next generation of scholars, this fund represents a commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation across traditionally distinct academic disciplines.
Recipient must be a sophomore, junior or senior and have a major in one of the following disciplines: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics. In addition, recipient must have a major, minor, or certificate in one of the following: Anthropology, Health, History, Sociology, or Geography. There is a preference for a student who is considering pursuing their PhD.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kathleen Hanlon-Lundberg and Leiv Lundberg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Lydia Passow Fine Arts Scholarship (0584)
One scholarship of $4,000 is available.
This scholarship supports talented art students. First priority are junior or senior UW-Eau Claire art students who have shown great talent in art.
This scholarship is renewable for one additional year if the recipient maintains good academic standing and continues to make positive progress towards graduation.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Scholarship Background:
Lydia Passow, originally from Durham, Maine, loved painting, writing, and traveling. Her love for art has inspired her family to honor her through this wonderful scholarship. After her marriage to Paul, they built their life and family in Eau Claire and three of their four children attended UW-Eau Claire. She loved to paint with watercolors and this scholarship is created for students who share that same passion for Art.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tara Passow in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. It would be appreciated if recipients could provide some examples of his or her works so Tara can enjoy them as well.
Lyla Flagler Scholarship (Sigma Gamma Zeta) Fund (0009)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
Non-traditional students who formerly attended the UW-Eau Claire without graduating and returned to complete their degrees are eligible to apply for this scholarship award. Recipients must have financial need, have a FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid office, and should have had an above-average scholastic record when they first attended the University.
Scholarship Information:
This scholarship is in memory of Lyla Flagler, who began as a faculty member at Eau Claire Normal School in 1918 as a teacher of Latin and Domestic Science. In 1940, she organized Sigma Gamma Zeta, a unique group of older women students who had either returned for further study after an absence from the classroom or who were starting college for the first time. In March 1943, Mrs. Flagler assisted other faculty in the medical training of Army Air Force Cadets in addition to her normal responsibilities.
Before her work at Eau Claire Normal, she had obtained a teaching certificate from Stevens Point Normal. By the time she left Eau Claire Normal in 1952, she had amassed more credentials, including a University of Chicago Certificate, University of Wisconsin Certificate, and a University of Minnesota B.S. and M.S. in Biological Sciences.
Her husband, Lawrence A. Flagler, was a distinguished corporate executive and international businessman, who also attended Eau Claire Normal.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Lynne Oyen Scholarship (1142)
Two scholarships of $900 are available.
Available to economics majors or minors who have completed nine credits of economics courses and have junior or senior status. Full-time student standing of 12+ credits and overall and major GPA of 3.0 are requirements.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created in 1998 by Duane Oyen in memory of his wife, Lynne.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Duane B. Oyen, Department of Economics, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
M&T Foundation Blugold Promise Scholarship (2957)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire from MN or WI. Preference will be given to first-generation college students, with an additional preference for students entering from the foster care system.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
This will be a scholarship for four years, provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 and good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to M&T Foundation and Tamara Mattison in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
M. Terry & Gina McEnany Single Parent Scholarship (0946)
One scholarship of $375 is available.
Recipient must be a single parent student in need of financial assistance who has potential for success in their academics and a career. Applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Terry McEnany in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
M3 Insurance Scholarship (2108)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicant must be a declared undergraduate major in health care administration, be a resident of Wisconsin and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Priority will be given to students with experience in a health or safety improvement effort or organization.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Chris Kenyon in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Madeleine E. Lieffring Scholarship (0187)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
This scholarship is available to a student admitted to the social work program with social work GPA of at least 3.0 who is interested in a career in gerontology (aging).
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was created to honor Madeleine Lieffring. Madeleine began her social work career working for Pepin County Social Services. She then accepted a teaching position at UW-Eau Claire, where she taught for 20 years. Her focus was in the areas of aging and methods of social work, inspiring students to pursue careers in gerontological social work. She also served for many years as the advisor to Alpha Delta Mu, an organization that recognized social work students. In the words of a colleague, "Madeleine demonstrated a zest for life which was infectious and was perhaps her most lasting contribution to our students." Madeline passed away in 2006.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Lieffring Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Magliocco Scholars Fund (2734)
Three scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to incoming first-year underrepresented students with a declared major or minor in English. Provided the student continues studying English and remains in good academic standing, the award will be renewed for a second year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John and Jill Magliocco in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Maj John Toivo Kallio Memorial Scholarship (0491)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
The recipient must be a full or part-time graduate student admitted to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences with emphasis in adult or family health nursing and a research or practice interest in AIDS or other terminal diseases.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Teresa Kallio in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Manfred Poitzsch Leadership Award (1021)
One scholarship of $50 is available.
Awarded at the discretion of the department of Languages faculty, contingent upon funding.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Marc Dybdahl Memorial Scholarship (0902)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicants should be full-time students with junior or senior standing and a marketing major. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above is required, and the applicant must show involvement or leadership within the University or with University clubs, activities, or student societies. The recipient must be actively involved with promoting the responsible use of alcohol by the University community.
If there is no qualified marketing major, a second preference is for a student with a major within the College of Business.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Marc Dybdahl was a student at UW-Eau Claire from August 1992 to December 1994. He was majoring in marketing and was also a member of AMA. He had many friends at school due to his easygoing, friendly personality. Unfortunately, his enjoyment of a good time ended his life. On December 21st, the eve of his 21st birthday, Marc went out to celebrate in tradition with his friends. After drinking excessive shots, he was taken home and left to sleep it off. He never woke up. He completed 2 1/2 years at UWEC -- a school he loved. His future ended abruptly. The aim of this scholarship is to have another young person complete their education without incident.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Gordon and Elizabeth Dybdahl, parents of Marc, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Marcia Olsen Pipes Memorial Science Scholarship (2261)
Three scholarships from $1,500 up to $2,500 are available.
This scholarship is available to sophomores and juniors who have demonstrated financial need, are majoring in either Biology or Chemistry, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Recipient must be an active member of the Women and Gender Minorities in STEM (WiSTEM) student organization.
Scholarship Information:
This scholarship is given in memory of Marcia Olsen Pipes.
Susan Forbes (Class of '72), Nancy Sparks (Class of '71), and Marcia Pipes (Class of '71) all met in Murray Hall and graduated with bachelor's degrees in Medical Technology. Sadly, Marcia passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31, before she could reach her full career potential. She embodied the traits of curiosity, kindness, and tenacity which are necessary for any good scientist.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Susan Forbes and Nancy Sparks in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Marcus J. and Ila R. Fay Biology Scholarship (0130)
One scholarship of $2,200 is available.
An eligible student must be a Biology major with junior or senior standing at the time the funds would be utilized and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75, and 3.0 in biology courses. Within a list of qualified applicants, the following criteria are to be applied in prioritizing students by program and career goal:
1) A student with definite plans to pursue, or continue, graduate study in plant taxonomy;
2) A student with definite plans to pursue graduate study in a botanical specialty other than plant taxonomy. This may also include applied fields such as plant breeding agronomy, or plant pathology;
3) A student with a definite plan to utilize the funds for faculty-supervised research involving the collection of biological data in the natural environment during the summer months (tuition, travel costs or supplies). This could also include a student taking coursework at a field station or attending national or international scientific meetings;
4) A student who demonstrates a genuine desire for a career in teaching at any level: elementary, secondary, or college/university;
5) A student who may not fit into any of the first four priorities, but whose performance thus far indicates a future career that will be a definite credit to the Department of Biology.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Mark Fay in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Margaret and Jack O'Farrell Music Scholarship (2267)
Open to music majors or minors carrying at least a 12-credit semester load and who maintain at least a 2.0 average in academic subjects and 2.5 in music subjects. Eligible students must be participants in a University large jazz ensemble, be studying with the applied professor of their instrument, and be participants in selected jazz activities as determined by the jazz studies area.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Milton and Pegeen Snoeyenbos in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Margaret Gunderson Memorial Scholarship (1855)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
Applicants must be majoring in teacher education. Applicants must be making satisfactory progress toward a degree with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was made possible through and estate gift from Margaret Gunderson, a 1973 UW-Eau Claire graduate and long-time teacher who died in 2007.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Marguerite Coffman Memorial Nursing Scholarship (1240)
One scholarship of $1,400 is available.
Awarded to one graduate or undergraduate student annually. The recipient is to have been officially admitted to the nursing program, show at least B+ achievement in previous college course work, and demonstrated motivation and commitment to the nursing profession. Recipients may reapply for the scholarship on an annual basis, allowing for three years at the baccalaureate level plus one year at the graduate level.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Marguerite Coffman was the founding dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She joined the university faculty in 1964 just before the first nursing class was admitted in the fall of 1965. Ms. Coffman was a visionary leader who was deeply committed to professional nursing education. She was a strong voice for nursing that established the college as one of the University's marks of excellence. She continued to be a vocal advocate for the College as an independent entity that would serve as a leader in nursing education throughout the state and Midwest. Ms. Coffman retired in 1977 and passed away in 2000.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Marian Boatman Scholarship (0106)
One scholarship of $2,300 is available.
The student must be majoring in Elementary Education and be student-teaching full time during the time the scholarship is being granted. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is also required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Boatman Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Marian Kragness Johnston Spanish Scholarship (2758)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a Spanish or French major, with preference for students studying Spanish. Recipients must be a sophomore, junior or senior and committed to the study of Spanish or French. Financial need is required.
Preference will be given to students who will be studying abroad during the year the scholarship will be received.
Donor Background:
Marian Kragness Johnston was in the first graduating class from Eau Claire Memorial High School. After graduating from high school, she attended UW-Eau Claire and in three years completed a major in both French and Spanish. Her ability to graduate in three years with a double major was made possible by three summers studying abroad at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, the University of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico and the University of Mexico in Mexico City, in 1962, 1963, and 1964. The studies abroad were arranged by faculty member, Dr. Ernesto Stowell. After graduating from UWEC, Marian received her Master's degree from the University of Illinois and pursued her Ph.D. Her career was spent teaching at wonderful universities: University of Hartford, Macalester College, and the University of Minnesota. Marian hopes the Marian Kragness Johnston Scholarship will help other students have access to the wonderful opportunities she did as an undergraduate student.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Marian and Manley Johnston in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Marian Running Memorial Scholarship (1813)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
Awarded to an undergrad with a GPA of 3.0 or better, majoring in education through the Education Studies department. The student must exhibit a strong academic record and potential for success in education and demonstrate financial need.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2007 by John and Martha Warden of Seattle, WA, in memory of Marian Running, a 1954 UW-Eau Claire graduate, who died in 2006. Marian, who was John's sister, was a long-time school librarian in the Eau Claire area. Her passion for books and all things related to libraries inspired John. He wanted to encourage future school librarians to follow in his sister's footsteps.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Martha Warden in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Marion J. Meyer Scholarship (2977)
One scholarship of $2,250 is available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
This scholarship will be awarded to a freshman Elementary Education major. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years for students who remain in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Marjorie S. Bottoms Nursing Scholarship (1498)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
The recipient must be enrolled full or part-time as a graduate student in nursing. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the nursing administration role preparation. In the event there are no nursing administration applicants, the scholarship may be awarded to a student enrolled in the nurse educator role preparation.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Established by Mary Ellen Stolder to honor Dr. Bottoms for her leadership and mentorship. Dr. Bottoms joined the College of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty in 1985. She served as Director of Evaluation and was named the Associate Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences in 1991. Marge Bottoms was named Educational Administrator for the College in 1995 and served in that capacity until 1998. She then served as the chair of the nursing systems department until her retirement in 2000. Dr. Bottoms exemplified the servant leader during her career, and she was influential as a mentor to faculty and many of the graduate students in the education and administration role preparations.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two separate thank you letters addressed to Ms. Mary Ellen Stolder and Marjorie Bottoms, respectively, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mark Alfuth Financial Excellence Scholarship (2971)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior finance and/or accounting major who has demonstrated excellence both inside the classroom and through their involvement in extracurricular activities. The goal of this scholarship is to recognize students who demonstrate what it means to be a Blugold and exemplify Professor Mark Alfuth’s values – strong students who are committed to personal growth, positively impacting others and balancing academics with their college experience outside of the classroom.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
Jeff Steers, Josh Zahn, Dier Pulatov, Kyle Kolb, James Luessman, Ashley Pierce, Ben Zielinski, Nate LaBombard, Brock Schauer and Chad Glover are recent UW-Eau Claire Business Finance/Accounting graduates. Each of these Blugolds value the opportunities and mentorship they received from Professor Mark Alfuth during their time in Eau Claire. To honor the impact he had on both their time at UW-Eau Claire and their post-graduate successes, they have established the Mark Alfuth Financial Excellence Scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dear Donors in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mark and Bruce Maigatter Scholarship (0863)
Two scholarships of $2,250 are available.
These scholarships are available to students of sophomore standing. The top two sophomores with the greatest financial need who possesses a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater will be selected for this award.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark and Bruce Maigatter in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mark Cosby & Kathleen Corsi Bioinformatics Scholarship (2790)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student accepted to UW-Eau Claire who will be majoring in bioinformatics.
The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Cosby and Kathleen Corsi, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mark Cosby & Kathleen Corsi Biomedical Scholarship (2790)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student accepted to UW-Eau Claire who will be pursuing a degree and career path in the health care or biomedical field.
The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Cosby and Kathleen Corsi, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mark Cosby & Kathleen Corsi College of Business Scholarship (2790)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student accepted to UW-Eau Claire who will be pursuing a major in the College of Business.
The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Cosby and Kathleen Corsi, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mark Cosby & Kathleen Corsi Neuroscience Scholarship (2790)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student accepted to UW-Eau Claire who will be majoring in neuroscience.
The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Cosby and Kathleen Corsi, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mark of Excellence Scholarship (0548)
A variable number of scholarships from $1,000 up to $3,000 are available.
The Mark of Excellence Scholarship is intended to recruit and retain students enrolled at UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Currently enrolled students with a 3.25 GPA are also eligible. This scholarship recognizes students who have challenged themselves academically and achieved excellence.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Mark Stecklein Mathematics Scholarship (2469)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Recipients must be math majors of junior or senior standing. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and must show financial need as determined by FAFSA. Recipients should display a genuine desire to pursue a career in mathematics, statistics, or related analytic fields and should show a propensity for leadership in their studies and extracurricular activities.
Donor Background:
Mark Stecklein graduated with his BS in Mathematics (Statistics) from UW-Eau Claire in 1993. The problem solving and analytical skills gained during that study have proved invaluable throughout his career in business consulting/information systems/measurement & analysis. Mark has created this scholarship to help students who have a proven desire to achieve in mathematics, statistics, or related analytical fields.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Stecklein in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Marsh Insurance Services Scholarship (6032)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a continuing student who demonstrates evidence of community service involvement. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 is required. Preference will be given to Rice Lake residents. Any major or undeclared students are eligible but some preference is given to business-related majors.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Marsh Insurance Services in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Marsha M (Zuehlke) Steffen Class of 1969 Nursing Scholarship (1926)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
The recipient must be accepted as a full-time student in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences traditional bachelor of science in nursing program and have financial need based on the FAFSA. Recipient must demonstrate good motivation and commitment to the nursing profession.
First preference would be a graduate of Eau Claire Memorial High School, second preference would be a graduate from a high school in the City of Eau Claire, third preference would be a graduate from a high school in Eau Claire County, and fourth preference would be a graduate from a high school in the State of Wisconsin.
This award may be renewed up to two years provided the recipient maintains a 3.2 GPA.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2009 by Marsha (Zuehlke) and Robert Steffen. Marsha graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1969 with a BSN in nursing and is a retired nurse clinician from the University Health Service at UW-Madison. Robert graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1968 with a degree in business administration and is a retired administrator from the IT department at UW-Madison.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Marsha and Robert Steffen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Marshall Wick Scholarship (0682)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
In order to be eligible a student must at the time of selection for the scholarship: be enrolled in at least 8 semester credits, have a declared major in Mathematics, have completed a minimum of 60 semester credits, earned a minimum of 15 semester credits of mathematics in Math 114, 184, 215, 216, 285 (or their equivalent) and courses numbered above 310, at least half of which have been earned at UW- Eau Claire.
Applicants cannot be a previous recipient of this scholarship.
For purposes of satisfying this 15-semester credit requirement, students who were awarded advanced placement without credit or with a mark of 'S' in the calculus sequence shall be considered to have earned the credits in the calculus courses, skipped through advanced placement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Marshall E. Wick in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Martha Worthington Foreign Studies Scholarship (1095)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
Applicants for this scholarship must be majoring in a foreign language and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. There is also a preference for a financial need but it is not required. There is a first preference for a student majoring in French, but it is also not required.
Donor Background:
Dr. Martha Worthington first established this fund in 1997. She joined the UW-Eau Claire English and foreign languages faculty in 1966. From 1975-1982, she served as special assistant to the vice chancellor. She returned to teaching in 1982 and retired in 1983. Dr. Worthington died on March 14, 2009, at the age of 90.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Lee Puig-Antich, Dr. Worthington's daughter, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Martin Mogensen Education Scholarship (1837)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Provides financial assistance to an undergraduate elementary, secondary, or special education major who has attained a high level of scholarship and who shows promise for becoming a successful career teacher. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must be from Wisconsin, have a resident GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be a full-time student.
Students who are parents should be given special consideration.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Information:
This scholarship was established by the daughters of Martin Mogensen, Marti Mogensen and Margaret Nelson Brinkhouse, and other Mogensen family members in memory of Martin, a 1952 UW-Eau Claire graduate. Mogensen became one of the first victims of a school shooting in this country when, at the age of 46, he was killed by a student in the Tomah school where he served as principal.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Martin Mogensen Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Marvin G. Larson Scholarship (1659)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to students accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire from West Central Wisconsin. First preference will be given to students from single-parent households where one of the parents is deceased. If there are no students who meet that preference, the scholarship can be awarded to any outstanding student with financial need from west central Wisconsin.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Marvin G. Larson graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1951 with a major in English and minors in history and geography. He spent his career working for the federal government, the Employment Security Commission in Arizona, and teaching English in Arizona and at UW-Stout for 20 years. Mr. Larson, who was raised near Fairchild, WI, was the youngest of 12 children and the only sibling to graduate from college. When he was 7 years old, his father was accidentally killed on the 4th of July. He created this scholarship to assist students who grew up in single parent households who have not received the financial support they need to achieve their educational goals.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Mary Bradley Grewe Memorial Instrumental Scholarship (1245)
One scholarship of $1,400 is available.
The applicant should be a UW-Eau Claire declared Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Education major with an emphasis in instrumental music. The scholarship is to be awarded in the applicant's junior or senior year of study, and the recipient must be enrolled for the following semester to receive the award. The applicant must have an overall GPA of C+ (2.5) and a GPA of B+ (3.5) in their major area of study. This scholarship is to be given based on merit and not need. It is to be a one-time award. The award is in recognition of the applicant's academic standing and their ability to develop excellent social relations with staff and fellow student. Preference should be given for those students who are from the greater Chippewa Valley area, but the award is not limited to that area.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Tom Grewe's wife, Mary Bradley Grewe, and provides a wonderful gift for posterity in his wife's memory. Their joint interest in music and Tom's interest in assisting those students who are not eligible for other funding sources provided the impetus for this instrumental music scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bradley Grewe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary E. Granger Nursing Scholarship (2252)
One scholarship of $1,300 is available.
Applicants must be accepted into the College of Nursing, be a sophomore, junior or senior, be enrolled full time and have established financial need as verified through the Financial Aid Office.
Donor Background:
This scholarship has been made possible through a generous gift from Mary E. Granger who graduated from UW-Eau Claire College of Nursing in May 1974. She is the co-owner of Comfort Keepers and has built a lifetime career providing nursing services to individuals wishing to remain in their own homes when faced with needing assistance to do so. Mary knows the value of a scholarship saying she would not have been able to attend college or fulfill her lifetime dream if she hadn't received a scholarship herself. Realizing how important her own scholarship was, she wishes to make this opportunity available to a nursing student experiencing similar circumstances.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Granger in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary Jane and William M. Quinn Memorial Nursing Scholarship (2642)
Two scholarships of $2,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student studying nursing. The student must be a Nurse Scholar in the University Honors program.
The scholarship is renewable for three more years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing according to the standards of the University and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, is admitted to the nursing program at the end of their first year, and continues to pursue a degree in nursing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background: This scholarship was established in 2019 by Nancy Quinn in memory of her parents who valued higher education and supported her in becoming a nurse. Nancy grew up in Central Wisconsin. She is a friend of UW-EC. After receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing she worked on a medical-surgical unit. Upon earning a Master of Science in Nursing with Adult Nurse Practitioner Certificate she was employed several years as an NP in primary care. The second half of her career she was an oncology NP on a team who provided oncology care in a hospital based out-patient oncology clinic. The scholarship is a contribution to the future of nursing. The goal is to support students at UW-EC in pursuing their dream to become nurses.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Nancy Quinn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary Jo Boyne Nursing Scholarship (2551)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to nursing students, with preference given to students at the Marshfield campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Mary Jo Quinn Endowed Blugold Promise Scholarship (2374)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Preference is for a student who wants to be a Special Education teacher.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year, continue to pursue Special Education teaching, and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $2,000 scholarship renewal for the sophomore year.
Donor Background:
From a very early age, Mary Jo Quinn wanted to be a special education teacher. When she was 13, she became a volunteer at the State Institution in Madison. After graduating from UW-Eau Claire, Mary Jo was a special education teacher for seven years in Loyal, Wisconsin and Littleton, Colorado. She is now an Investment Attorney for Allstate Insurance Company.
Mary Jo Quinn was raised in a large family in Madison, Wisconsin. With six children in her family, everyone who wanted a college education or an advanced degree had to work to pay for it, so she understands how stressful it can be to work and study at the same time. She chose to support this scholarship in order to provide the opportunity for a student to spend more time participating in his or her college experience, studying, and having fun!
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Jo Quinn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary L. Hilfiker Athena Scholarship (2525)
Scholarships will be granted to the Athena Award winners of St. Paul area high schools. They must be accepted to and attend UW-Eau Claire to receive the scholarship awards for their first year. Each recipient would receive a $1,000 scholarship that is renewable at $1,000 per year provided the recipient(s) maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75, are full-time students and are making satisfactory progress toward graduation, the scholarship will be renewed at the same level as the initial award, provided there is sufficient funding available in the scholarship account. Failure to meet the renewal criteria will result in scholarship being rescinded.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Mary Hilfiker was born in Rice Lake in 1945, graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1963 and from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire (President’s Award) in 1967. She received her Master’s in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Nebraska- Omaha in 1971. Mary worked in the field of education in Madison, WI, Hopi Reservation, AZ, Sitka, AK, the Republic of Korea, Los Angeles, CA (Civilian Employee of the Year) and Twin Cities, MN (Citizen of the Year-Shoreview). Her work primarily included Indian Education with endowments for the Ice Age Trail, Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, the Mississippi River National Park, and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Her parents, Hulda and Ernest, valued education and Hulda was a founder of the Rice Lake Area Scholarship Foundation.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Hilfiker in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary L. Hilfiker Scholarship (2525)
Recipients must be graduates of Rice Lake High School and be accepted by UW-Eau Claire, including the Barron County Campus, with a preference for female applicants. If all applicants have similar qualifications, preference will be given to those who indicate plans to major in nursing, any of the STEM programs, or education. They must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 and a minimum of a 24 composite on the ACT (or comparable national standardized exam). They also must demonstrate financial need verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards or comparable. Scholarship applications are available at Rice Lake High School Student Services.
The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains a GPA of 2.75 or higher and remains enrolled full-time throughout the year. If these criteria are not maintained, the funding will be rescinded.
The scholarship award is $2,500. If there are two recipients, the first recipient would receive $2,500 and the second one $1,000. If more funds are available, the amounts may be increased. If no applicants meet the required minimum standards an exception may be made to ensure a minimum of one scholarship is awarded annually.
Donor Background:
Mary Hilfiker was born in Rice Lake in 1945, graduated from Rice Lake High School in 1963 and from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire (President’s Award) in 1967. She received her Master’s in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Nebraska- Omaha in 1971. Mary worked in the field of education in Madison, WI, Hopi Reservation, AZ, Sitka, AK, the Republic of Korea, Los Angeles, CA (Civilian Employee of the Year) and Twin Cities, MN (Citizen of the Year-Shoreview). Her work primarily included Indian Education with endowments for the Ice Age Trail, Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, the Mississippi River National Park, and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Her parents, Hulda and Ernest, valued education and Hulda was a founder of the Rice Lake Area Scholarship Foundation.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Hilfiker in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary Laschinger MSS LLC Scholarship (2507)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students demonstrating Multicultural Student Services engagement, recipient must be an incoming freshman or sophomore accepted to UW-Eau Claire. This scholarship is intended to provide support for the recipients' academic goals, participation in the Civil Rights Pilgrimage and mentoring activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship has been created through the generous donations of Mary Laschinger.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Laschinger in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary Lou and John Gerberich Biology Scholarship (0056)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $900 are available.
Students who will have senior standing at the beginning of the upcoming fall semester and are majoring in biology, regardless of specific field of study. Primary consideration is given to a student with good academic standing.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
This award is not renewable.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Dale, John Gerberich, Jr. and Anne M. Waddington, the children of John and Mary Gerberich, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary Mero Scholarship (1628)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to students with senior status, including fall graduates. One scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the Human Performance or Rehabilitation Science emphasis and one scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in the Exercise Science emphasis of Kinesiology. This scholarship is intended to support seniors during their internship. Recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Demonstrated leadership and service related to the major and/or profession are also required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Mero in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mary Snudden Memorial Scholarship (0880)
One scholarship of $450 is available.
Eligible students must be full-time undergraduate elementary education majors with a GPA of 3.00, and have completed, or be completing, the teaching block. They must have completed, or be completing, the Category II (natural sciences) component of the general education requirements. Applicants should have demonstrated excellent potential as an elementary teacher and be interested in environmental education.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Snudden Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Materials Science & Biomedical Engineering Outstanding Senior Award (2326)
The outstanding senior award is given to up to two graduating seniors (defined as graduating no later than December of the following academic year) from within the Materials Science & Biomedical Engineering Department who have records of academic accomplishment and demonstrated passion for their field of study. Award recipients are evaluated on their academic record and their participation in departmental activities. A total cumulative GPA and a major GPA of 3.50 or greater are required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Materials Science Center in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Materials Science & Biomedical Engineering Service Award (2327)
The service award is given to up to two junior or senior students demonstrating leadership and service to the Materials Science & Biomedical Engineering Department at UW-Eau Claire. Award recipients are evaluated based on leadership and participation in research, outreach, mentoring, and other service to the department, the Materials Science & Engineering Center, or their academic discipline. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be eligible, but GPA will not be a primary selection criterion among those who are eligible. Students must submit a resume through the online application process to be considered for the award, and must not have received the award previously.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Materials Science & Biomedical Engineering Department in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Materials Science and Biomedical Engineering International Student Scholarship (2725)
One Scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an international student majoring in Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering. The student must be in good academic standing and have completed MSE 386 or MSCI 384.
Preference will be given to a student with a higher GPA and/or is involved in activities such as research, outreach, or cultural exchange.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ying Ma and Yiliu Yang in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Materials Science and Engineering Excellence Scholarship (1345)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming or transfer student who has declared a major or expressed an interest in materials science and engineering or materials science. Preference will be given to students in groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering.
This scholarship will be renewed for a second year provided the student completes 24 credits their first year, including MSE 221, Chem 109, and Phys 231, and maintains a resident GPA of at least 3.0.
Financial need is not a factor.
Mathematics Department Junior Scholarship (0107)
Three scholarships of $200 are available.
The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics by a Junior Student is awarded to a student of junior standing who has exhibited outstanding academic achievement as measured by their overall GPA, mathematics GPA, and number of math courses taken above the 300 level.
The selection is by vote of the Mathematics faculty. A student must be a Mathematics or Physics-Mathematics Comprehensive major who has completed at least 75 credits but no more than 110 credits at the end of the fall semester, is not eligible for the Senior award, and has not applied for graduation at the end of the current semester. Student must have completed at least one 300 level math course at UW-Eau Claire and not have received this award previously.
Further, the student must satisfy either of the following: the student has a total cumulative GPA (resident and transfer) as reported by the registrar of 3.50 or greater and have a resident mathematics GPA of 3.5 or greater OR the student is nominated by a faculty member.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Mathematics Department Senior Scholarship (0107)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
The Award for Exceptional Achievement in Mathematics by a Senior Student is awarded to one or more undergraduate students. Each recipient has achieved senior status, given evidence of outstanding academic achievement, and exhibited exceptional leadership in mathematics related activities. The selection is by a vote of the mathematics faculty. A student must be a Mathematics or Physics- Mathematics major who has completed at least 90 credits as counted by the registrar (including at least 27 of the mathematics credits that count toward the major) at the end of the fall semester, must be enrolled during the spring semester in which the award is to be made, and not have received the award previously. Further, the student must satisfy either of the following: the student has a total cumulative GPA (resident and transfer) as reported by the registrar of 3.50 or greater and have a resident mathematics GPA of 3.50 or greater OR the student is nominated by a faculty member.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Matt and Lori Rowe Blugold Promise Scholarship (2761)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
One $1,500 award is available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will have the $1,000 scholarship renewed three more years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Matt and Lori Rowe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Matthew and Lisa Lilla Blugold Promise Scholarship (2719)
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Recipients must be pursuing a major in the College of Business.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. The award is renewable for up to three more years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA.
Donor Background:
Matt Lilla graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2003 with a bachelor of business administration degree with a minor in marketing. His wife, Lisa (Wopat) Lilla, graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2004 with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. Matt is currently vice president at ALDI Food Market and Lisa is a part-time substitute elementary school teacher and a full-time mom of three. Matt and Lisa met at UW-Eau Claire and were engaged on the bridge overlooking the Chippewa River at sunset. Eau Claire will always be a special place in their hearts.
UW-Eau Claire provided Matt and Lisa a chance to attend college without taking on huge debt and they hope these scholarships will allow others to enjoy the same excellent academic experience with less financial burden.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Matthew and Lisa Lilla in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Matthew Beasley Blugold Inclusion Scholarship (2775)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman accepted to UW-Eau Claire. Preference will be given to students who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
Matthew Beasley '04 established this scholarship in 2021 to provide support and inclusion of underrepresented students specifically from the LGBTQ+ community. UW-Eau Claire was the catalyst in preparing Matthew for a successful career in international business both in the U.S. and Europe.
Matthew received his BA in organizational communication from UW-Eau Claire and an MA in communication from Fairfield University. Initially told, due to a learning difference, that he wouldn't make it in college, UW-Eau Claire took a chance on him and gave him the opportunity, as well as the building blocks, for his career focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. His scholarly research has focused on organizational development, specifically diversity and inclusion in the workplace. He was the recipient of the UW-Eau Claire Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award in 2010. Matthew is committed to creating access and opportunity for diversity through equity and inclusion.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Matthew Beasley in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Maurice & Alma Swan Scholarship for English Teacher Education (1546)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
To be eligible one must be enrolled in the comprehensive or standard English-teaching major and demonstrate intent to be an English teacher, be student-teaching or preparing to student-teach in a public school, and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. Recommendations from teachers and advisers and other information to help determine promise of success as a middle school or secondary public school teacher of English should be considered.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2005 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Swan, parents of the past President of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, Carole Swan Halberg. The Swans believed their daughter would be an English teacher and were surprised when she chose a different career path. The scholarship was established in order to attach their names to the teaching profession and demonstrate their high regard for public education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Carole Swan Halberg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mauthe Family Blugold Promise Scholarship (2883)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The scholarship will be awarded to a student from an underrepresented and underserved population who is pursuing a major in the College of Business.
$3,000 award available for freshman year. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Donor Background:
Matt Mauthe '05 and Erika Mauthe '03 are both UW-Eau Claire graduates. Their education has served them well in their careers and they want future students to have the same opportunities they had.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Matt and Erika Mauthe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Maxine Marion Otis Trimberger Scholarship (0055)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Eligible students must have a GPA of 3.0 or better and be an undergraduate education major accepted into one of the Teacher Education Programs (Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary Education). Preference will be given to students majoring in theater education.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Maxine M. (Otis) Trimberger. Maxine graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1936 with a degree in education. She was particularly outstanding at acting and theater work. She taught in various high schools in Wisconsin, Illinois and Texas before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she passed away in 1988.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Mayo Clinic Health System - Nurse Practitioner Scholarship (1861)
One scholarship of $2,500 are available.
Available to outstanding students who would most benefit from the award and who are currently enrolled in the graduate nursing program nurse practitioner (NP) role preparation. The applicant must also be within one year of completing their program of study and registered for at least 7 credits or more during the final two semesters.
Students who are Mayo Clinic employees, or considering becoming employees, may receive special consideration.
Financial need also will be a consideration in the selection.
Applicants must provide at least one letter of recommendation from a supervisor, instructor or a school official.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter within 30 days of receiving notification of the award to the Mayo Clinic Health System in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mayo Clinic Health System - Nursing Scholarship (0381)
A variable number of scholarships from $1,000 up to $1,500 are available.
Available to an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student admitted to the nursing program who would most benefit from receiving it, with preference given to students who are Mayo Clinic employees. Recipients must live in Eau Claire, Barron, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Jackson or Trempealeau Counties.
Applicants should provide two letters of recommendation: one from a supervisor, instructor or a school official.
GPA will not be the determining factor when making the award.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter within 30 days of receiving notification of the award addressed to the Mayo Clinic Health System in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mayo Clinic Health System - Speech Language Pathology Scholarship (1862)
Two scholarships from $500 up to $1,000 are available.
Awarded annually to a second year CSD student seeking career opportunities to serve individuals with communication disorders in a medical rehab setting. The recipient must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.7.
Students who are Mayo Clinic employees or considering becoming employees of Mayo Clinic may receive special consideration.
Financial need also will be a consideration in the selection.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Within 30 days of receiving notification of the award, recipients should write a thank you letter to the Mayo Clinic Health System in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
McCain Foods Scholarship (6042)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a first year full-time student in good academic standing who is actively involved in extracurricular and/or community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to McCain Foods in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
McIntyre Library Student Employee Scholarship (2273)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Applicants for this scholarship must be a current, full-time student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, be a current employee of McIntyre Library and have worked in the library for at least two semesters prior to the date of their application.
Previous winners of the scholarship are not eligible to receive the award again.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Director of Libraries in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
McMurry Opportunity Scholarship (2696)
Five scholarships of $2000 are available.
This scholarship is available to incoming freshman students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. Preference for a student who has demonstrated involvement in multicultural activities or engagement in multicultural organizations.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a GPA of 2.5.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Natalie McMurry in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Melissa & Emily Schmeisser Blugold Promise Scholarship (1968)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,500 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will be eligible to receive a $1,500 award for three more years.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established by 1977 graduates Steven and Mickey Schmeisser in memory of their daughters Melissa and Emily, who lost their lives in an automobile accident in May 2005. Melissa had planned to attend UW-Eau Claire for Pre-Med studies.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Steve and Michaelynn Schmeisser in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Menard Center for Constitutional Studies Scholarship (2770)
10 scholarships from $2,000 up to $4,000 are available.
A variable number of scholarships of up to $4,000 each are available. Recipients will each receive up to $2,000 in the fall semester and up to $2,000 in the spring semester, with spring scholarship funding contingent on fall contributions to the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies. Recipients must maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire. A student may apply for this scholarship more than once.
All continuing undergraduate students at UW-Eau Claire are eligible to apply. Political Science majors and minors, criminal justice majors and minors, pre-law students, and students pursuing certificates in political science will receive priority consideration.
Applicants must actively contribute to the mission of the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies. If selected for this scholarship, students can actively contribute to the mission of the Center in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, helping to organize Center programming, assisting in research with the Center, participating in Center activities, or helping to design Center initiatives.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should contact Phil Rechek, Menard Center Coordinator, for more information.
Michael and Kathy Wilson Scholarship (1210)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Recipients must be majoring in accounting. They must have completed Accounting 302 and have an overall GPA of 3.0. Other factors for consideration are involvement in College of Business and/or extracurricular activities at UW-Eau Claire such as Beta Alpha Psi, Student Accounting Society (SAS), Beta Upsilon Sigma (BUS) or other campus organizations and work or volunteer experiences. Preference for non-traditional students.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Wilson Family and sent it in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Michael and Sara Bilbrey Family Education Scholarship (2786)
One scholarship of $1,300 is available.
This award is for a junior or senior student accepted into the School of Education enrolled full-time at UW-Eau Claire. The recipient must meet their admissions standards; no other GPA requirement is a factor.
Recipients must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and official FAFSA data.
A new student recipient shall be awarded each year. In the event of a "tie" where all other criteria are equally met between applicants, preference shall go to a student who is married.
Donor Information:
Michael and Sara being former teachers they are pleased to sponsor this scholarship. They congratulate the recipient on choosing to pursue a course of study that will allow them to enter the teaching profession - which they believe is one of the highest and most important professional callings. They pursued our education degrees while married and attending UW-Eau Claire and having a young son (Jeff, who also graduated from UWEC), so they understand the difficulties of balancing a full course of study while also paying for tuition and other necessities. Michael's degree was in secondary education with a math major. Sara's degree was in elementary education and later she earned a master's degree in Special Education. Hopefully, as a recipient of this scholarship, the recipient's path to becoming a teach will be a little easier. They look forward to the day when the student will enter their first classroom and begin to enrich their students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Michael and Sara Bilbrey in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Michael and Vera Jansen Scholarship (1990)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
Available to incoming freshmen students who are accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire or UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. One scholarship is to go toward a graduate of Lake Holcombe High School, and the other to a graduate of Flambeau High School. Applicants must have financial need. The recipients will be selected by the scholarship committees of each high school based on academic achievement and greatest need.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship fund was established by seven children of Michael and Vera Jansen, four of whom attended UW-Eau Claire, in honor of Michael and Vera's 60th wedding anniversary.
Michael joined the Navy when he was 17 and served in the Philippines during World War II. He graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in industrial arts education. After again serving stateside in the Navy during the Korean conflict, he taught industrial arts and driver's education at Holcombe and Flambeau High Schools. Vera attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO, majoring in nutrition. She was a homemaker, managed the family farm and worked and volunteered at Willard Elementary School in Holcombe.
This scholarship was established to honor Michael and Vera Jansen's efforts in helping their children obtain a college education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donors" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Michael D. & Patricia J. Markin WAES (0942)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Michael and Patricia Markin.
Michael F. Fredrich Scholarship (1159)
Three scholarships of $3,000 are available.
Provides support to an undergraduate student with academic promise who may not necessarily be the best student in terms of GPA. Academic promise is defined as clear potential to succeed in a relevant graduate or professional program following graduation and demonstrated accomplishments, leadership and creativity in the student's chosen field. The recipient must be a declared major in either biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, materials science, geology, geography or physics and astronomy, and be a sophomore or above.
Financial need is required.
The scholarship should be open for consideration each year. Recipients can receive this award twice, if the student submits a new application.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Michael Fredrich in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Michael J. Christensen Health Care Administration Scholarship (2634)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
At the time of application this student must be a declared undergraduate major in the health care administration program. A GPA of at least 3.5 and demonstrated leadership skills are required.
Preference will be given for the following:
- Students who strive to meet the spiritual, physical and social needs of people to enhance their dignity and growth
- Students with volunteer or work experience in a senior care setting and/or a non-profit organization
- Students with significant involvement in leadership roles/positions
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Grace Lutheran Foundation to honor their former CEO, Michael Christensen, a long-time leader in health care administration. He held numerous leadership roles throughout Wisconsin, including 20 years at Grace Lutheran Foundation, the Business Communication Advisory Board at UW-Eau Claire, and the LeadingAge Wisconsin Board of Directors.
This scholarship is available through the generosity of the Grace Lutheran Foundation Board of Directors. The donors intend this scholarship to encourage and motivate students to complete the Health Care Administration program and serve as leaders in the field.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Grace Lutheran Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Michael J. DiRienzo Scholarship (2652)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a promising biology major entering their sophomore year. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, active involvement in the biology program and on campus, and a passion for the biology field.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This scholarship is not renewable. The donor requests this award go to a student who is unlikely to receive other scholarships.
Donor Background:
Michael J. DiRienzo, of Mercer, WI, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1971 with a degree in biology. During his time as a student, he was a mentee of Dr. John Gerberich, worked for Dr. Roy Saigo and was an active student. Michael was selected by his biology faculty members to receive a grant to study at the Pigeon Lake Research Station. He also participated in band and was a member of the Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity. After graduation Michael taught for a brief period of time before beginning his career in fire protection engineering and loss protection evaluation in California. For a period of time, he taught fire fighter courses at Santa Rosa Community College. He eventually was promoted to be a regional technical supervisor and then assistant operations manager.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. DiRienzo in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Michael Noll Memorial Scholarship (1619)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Established for a biology education major with a GPA of 3.4 or higher. The student must have been accepted into, or have recently applied to, the College of Education and Human Sciences and have an interest in the outdoors and nature. The applicant can have financial need although this is not a primary priority. Any student meeting the above requirements is eligible, regardless of what year they are in school.
Scholarship Information:
Michael Noll was a student attending UW-Eau Claire at the time of his death in November 2002. He was an excellent student with a goal of becoming a biology teacher at the middle or high school level. He also had an avid interest in hunting and fishing and loved the outdoors. This scholarship was established by the Michael Noll Foundation, family and friends in his honor. Further information about Michael can be obtained at www.MikeNollJourney.com.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Michael Noll Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mickey Crothers Creative Expression Award (1810)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Available to undergraduate students who are doing a creative project in the arts with themes related to gender issues (e.g., films, multi-media, songs, creative writing, sculpture, painting, drawing, digital, computer, etc. as well as recordings of dance, theater, and other performances). Preference is given to a first-generation student and/or student with senior status (90+ credits) who has expressed an intent to obtain a graduate education, or apprenticeship in the arts.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
An anonymous donor established this award to honor Dr. Marie (Mickey) Crothers and recognize her generous spirit and willingness to reach out to so many people on campus and in the community. Dr. Crothers is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology, who joined UW-Eau Claire's psychology department in 1997. Her teaching is enriched through her ongoing clinical work in the community. Her research interests include family communication in the presence of life-threatening illness, sexual assault prevention, human responses to trauma and loss, and hypnosis. She teaches courses in abnormal psychology, theories of counseling, child psychopathology and general psychology. Dr. Crothers received the 2002-2003 Excellence in Teaching Award, which is selected by alumni and recognizes an outstanding ability to inspire students to high standards of scholarship. Dr. Crothers is widely respected by her colleagues and students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sally Webb and Mickey Crothers in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Midwest Artist Academy Scholarship (2822)
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to alumni of the Midwest Artist Academy who are accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Mike Reinke Scholarship (1636)
One scholarship of $2,600 is available.
Available to students who are graduates of Wisconsin high schools and residents of Wisconsin. The recipient must be junior at the time of receipt of the award, be a declared economics major, and have financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established as a memorial to Mike by his family and friends and Kraft & IDFA co-workers in his honor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mike's wife Nancy Reinke and brother Steve Reinke in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mildred O. Burcalow Memorial Scholarship (0036)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Candidates must be majoring in Elementary Education and possess a strong record of academic achievement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Mildred Burcalow in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Miller Prize for Outstanding History Papers (1820)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded each semester to an outstanding senior thesis by a history student. Typically the paper will have been produced in the department Senior Seminar (History 489) and will be a traditional research paper by a single author of no fewer than 30 pages long, using standard scholarly apparatus, and based on primary sources.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Dr. Thomas Miller created the Miller Prize to give recognition to the student in the senior thesis class who has the best paper each semester. Dr. Miller, who joined the history department in 1967, served the university for 40 years before retiring in 2007. In addition to teaching, Dr. Miller served as associate vice chancellor and interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. As a professor, Dr. Miller often taught the thesis class.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Tom Miller in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Milliman Actuarial Scholarship (2429)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
The scholarship should be awarded to a student of current (at the time of application and selection) sophomore status, (meaning they have completed between 30 and 59 credits). The recipient must be a declared actuarial science major and be legally able to work in the United States. Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Criteria that are also to be used in determining the recipient are the number of actuarial professional exams completed, actuarial internship experience(s), and demonstrated leadership.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Milliman, Inc., Attn: Scott Bentley in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Miloszewicz Family Memorial Scholarship (6067)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to continuing full-time students in good academic standing with a minimum of 24 completed credits who are pursuing a degree in Business, Management-Entrepreneurship, Marketing or a related field. Preference will be given to students whose goal is to own a small business.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Miloszewicz Family in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Milton Larson & Lorraine Larson Willson Scholarship (0158)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is majoring in Education, holds a GPA of 3.0.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Richard Larson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Minnesota Meets UWEC Scholarship (2897)
This one-time scholarship is for Minnesota students who have demonstrated academic excellence in high school. Candidates must have a minimum 3.4 GPA for consideration.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
MJOS Blugold Promise Scholarship (2380)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. $1,000 renewal available for up to three additional years provided recipient maintains good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Marilyn Ohm-Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Monarch Healthcare Management Scholarship (2340)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship will be used to assist students majoring in Health Care Administration at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. A Villa scholar is a beacon for their fellow students and will be a future leader in the senior living industry.
Recipients of this scholarship must be:
- Participating in and actively involved in the ACHCA student chapter at UW-Eau Claire
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Work or volunteer in a senior living center
- Be enrolled in the Health Care Administration program
- Be either a sophomore or junior at time of application
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mike M. - Monarch Healthcare Management in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Morris D. Hayes Concert Choir Scholarship (0131)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
The applicant must be a music major who sings in the Concert Choir. The recipient must participate in the Concert Choir for the entire academic year, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and have provided service to the Choral Division.
Awarded during odd-numbered academic years using the fall date.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Hayes in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Morris D. Hayes Statesmen Scholarship (0131)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
The applicant must be a non-music major who sings in The Statesmen. The recipient must participate in The Statesmen for the entire academic year, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and have provided service to the Choral Division.
Awarded during even-numbered academic years using the fall date.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Hayes in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
MRK Teaching Scholarship (2034)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This award will be presented to an education major entering their student teaching semester or year. The recipient must be in good academic standing (as defined by the university) to receive the award.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The Konold family believes that the field of education is a very worthy career to pursue and is often underappreciated. They are thankful for the role educators have played in their lives both at the primary and secondary level. They understand that teachers are special people committed to sharing their love of knowledge as well as the endless hours of out-of-classroom preparation and planning. The Konold family hopes the granting of this scholarship will allow students to experience the student teaching environment without the worry of the added expenses.
The Konold's established this scholarship in December 2010, in honor of their daughter.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kevin and Lori Konold in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Mueller Family Special Education Scholarship (2650)
A variable number of scholarships from $1,000 up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a special education major with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was started by Ronnie Mueller. When Ronnie graduated from high school, UW-Eau Claire was the only state university that offered a 4-year degree in Special Education. She had been doing volunteer work with children with developmental disabilities since grade school through the Girl Scouts and was aware of the joys that come through working with these children and young adults.
Ronnie comes from a long line of teachers so when it came time to choose a college, UWEC was the one for her. It was far enough away from home (Milwaukee) to feel independent, but close enough that she didn't feel totally disconnected. Her Great Aunt Ethel, the first female Principal in the Kenosha school system, sent many a letter to her at the 'Wisconsin Normal School' and they all found her in Eau Claire!
This was a match made in heaven from the start! Ronnie found her classes interesting and challenging. She was able to see the connections between the children she had worked with for so long and the current philosophy regarding their care. She was also fortunate enough to work for the University while earning her degree which offset some of the cost.
In the years that followed, she taught in several states at many levels and acquired a master’s degree with an emphasis in learning disabilities. Her education prepared her well for working with children with all manner of disabilities, physical and developmental, and she did just that. Ronnie worked with many different children, from institutionalized children to public school middle schoolers to senior high school girls sentenced by the court to a residential retention center. She was privileged to cover a wide spectrum of special education and thoroughly enjoyed her experiences.
Ronnie cannot recommend UWEC more strongly for its stalwart work in the field and its reputation as a leader in educating future educators. She wishes recipients of this scholarship an amazing, eye-opening experience at UWEC and hopes this money will help along the way.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Mueller Family Charitable Fund in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Multicultural Affairs Student Engagement & Success Scholarship (2771)
The purpose of this fund is to support student success, as well as to support students to be engaged in positive activities, initiatives, or high impact practices that enhance their collegiate experience. This fund provides direct assistance for students served by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Recipients must be currently enrolled as a UW-Eau Claire student and must meet with a staff member in the Office of Multicultural Affairs prior to dissemination of funds.
Financial need is not a factor.
Multicultural Student Services LLC -Domer Foundation Scholarship (1999)
A variable number of awards available.
This scholarship is for students demonstrating Multicultural Student Services engagement, recipient must be an incoming freshman accepted to UW-Eau Claire.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by UW-Eau Claire Foundations scholarship award standards.
The donor's preference is that highest priority shall be given to Multicultural Student Services students with disabilities and/or students from ethnic minority groups. If there are no students who meet this preferred criteria, the program should select the most deserving student who demonstrates the greatest potential for success at the University.
The Multicultural Student Services faculty may require the recipient to also complete tutoring or mentoring activities during the year in which the award is made. The Multicultural Student Services office will be responsible for monitoring this activity and determining if the recipient has fulfilled their obligation.
This scholarship is not renewable.
Donor Background:
'Arnie' Domer was a true self-made man. Through years of dedication and effort, he surmounted humble beginnings and many obstacles, eventually working his way to a position of exceptional success and esteem in the Eau Claire community. He and his wife Lois were the founders of Arnie's Ski and Garden Center. He was a hard-driving businessman with a very soft heart, especially for animals and young people. Arnie believed in loyalty, honesty and hard work, and his life was a living example of all three.
Once they achieved their hard-earned success, Arnie and Lois were committed to the goal of reaching back to help young people achieve their aspirations. This scholarship honors and celebrates the life of Arnie Domer through its support of a young person who demonstrates the attributes he so deeply valued.
Arnie died in 2004 and Lois died in 2008.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Trustees of the Arnold and Lois Domer Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Music and Theatre Arts Department Scholarship (UWEC)
This scholarship is for various awards sponsored by the Music and Theatre Arts department, including awards to continuing students for participation in department activities as well as for the recruitment of degree-seeking students. Financial need may be considered, but is not required. It can rotate between studios each year based on need. All freshmen music majors who have completed their entrance audition are eligible for consideration.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Nadine St. Louis Creative Writing Scholarship (2293)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
Recipients of this scholarship must be majoring or minoring in Creative Writing and be in junior standing or above. This scholarship is merit based and will be awarded to the student with the best creative writing style (poetry or prose). The award is to be used by students to enhance and further their development as Creative Writers.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert St. Louis in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Nan Dougherty English Education Scholarship (1701)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
To be eligible, the recipient must be enrolled in the comprehensive or standard English-teaching major, demonstrate an intent to be an English teacher, have junior status in the fall when the scholarship is received, and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2006 in honor of Nan Dougherty, who taught English at UW-Eau Claire from 1967-1988. Mrs. Dougherty was a former president of the Wisconsin Council of Teachers of English. She was well-known and beloved by her colleagues, friends and former students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jo Ellen Dougherty, Nan's daughter, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Nan Pickett Memorial Scholarship (0155)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
Available to nontraditional students, age 25 or older, currently enrolled at UW-Eau Claire and in good academic standing. Applicants must have a major or minor in one of the following areas: Biology, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry/Business Emphasis, Geography, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Computational Science, Computer Science, Environmental and Public Health, or Nursing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is in memory of Nan Pickett who received two degrees as a nontraditional student and was a faculty member at UW-Eau Claire beginning in 1969. Her death was untimely at the age of 52 and her family wishes to support other nontraditional students who persevere in their pursuit of an education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Pickett Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Nancy B. and Anthony G. Schuster Blugold Promise Scholarship (2799)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Preference will be given to students from western Wisconsin.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will have the $2,000 award renewed for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Nancy and Tony Schuster in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Nancy Hedlund Phillips Scholarship (2643)
Four scholarships of $5,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who is a graduate of Luck High School. The recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.0. Recipients of the Wisconsin Tuition Promise are not eligible for this scholarship.
If there is no student from Luck High School who meets this criteria, the award will be given to a student graduating from another high school in Polk County.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
This scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient remain in good academic standing.
Donor Background:
Nancy Hedlund Phillips is a 1966 graduate of Luck High School. From there she went to Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire. She graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance. Upon graduation she took a position with First National Bank of St. Paul starting in the Audit department and moving on to several other positions. In 1988 she took a position with Mercantile Bank in St. Louis, MO in the Systems department. She retired in 1998.
Nancy and her husband Tim were married in 1972. They want to give back to their respective high schools and colleges by providing scholarships to students that might otherwise not be able to attend a college without the assistance of some financial support. They hope that this aid enables someone to pursue a career they will enjoy.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Nancy and Tim Phillips in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Nancy McKinley Scholarship (1994)
Four scholarships from $500 up to $1,000 are available.
All applicants must have received a letter of acceptance into the graduate program in communication sciences and disorders for the fall semester of the current year, and have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or greater.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Nancy McKinley, who was a 1974 graduate of UW-Eau Claire. She was founding owner of Thinking Publications, one of the largest publishing houses in the country specializing in books and materials for speech-language pathologists and other related professionals. She received the UW-Eau Claire President's Award in 2001 as well as numerous state and national awards.
This fund was originally established with the primary support of SpeechPathology.com.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Stacy Williams, President of SpeechPathology.com, with a copy to Linda Schreiber in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Naomi and James Johnson Scholarship (2614)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The recipient must be from Wisconsin and be admitted into the undergraduate nursing program.
Financial need is considered, but not required.
Donor Background:
Julie Zerwic created this scholarship to honor her parents, Naomi and James Johnson. They were raised on farms in Northeastern Wisconsin. James graduated from St. Norbert College but died young from a brain tumor. Naomi then went to work as a school secretary to raise four young children. She encouraged her children to be successful and pursue college as a means of further education. She is tremendously proud of all her children have accomplished.
Julie worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison after obtaining her BSN from UW-Eau Claire in 1981. She started graduate school within a year of graduating since she was awarded a federal traineeship. After graduating with her master’s from the University of Wisconsin in 1984, she took a job on the faculty at UW-Oshkosh. She moved to Minneapolis in 1986 to pursue her doctorate at the University of Minnesota and worked as both a teaching assistant and a staff nurse at Fairview Southdale Hospital in the Cardiac unit. After graduating in 1991 with her doctorate, she received a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. She then joined the faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research focus was recognition of risk factors and symptoms of heart attack and the impact on delay in seeking treatment. While at UIC, she took on many administrative roles and served on the board of directors for a Federally Qualified Health Center. Recently, she became the eighth dean of the University of Iowa College of Nursing. She is very grateful for the outstanding education she received at UW-Eau Claire and has been impressed with UW-Eau Claire’s continued commitment to developing nursing scholars.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Naomi Johnson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Naomi.Nakano.Rojas Scholarship (2793)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a continuing UW-Eau Claire student in good academic standing enrolled full-time in a STEM-related degree program with first preference going to students majoring in Materials Science, Materials Science and Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering. Second preference will be given to students in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The student should have a demonstrated commitment to academic and professional success and demonstrate perseverance when it comes to overcoming challenges.
Preference will be given to a student who is part of an underrepresented or traditionally underserved group in the STEM/Materials Science disciplines.
FAFSA-documented need is not required, but should be considered. If not documented, there must be demonstrated anecdotal financial hardship.
Donor Background:
The Naomi.Nakano.Rojas Scholarship is named to recognize three influential individuals who advocate for education, inclusion and equity in all venues. Each has experience with formal higher education opening doors to life’s challenges and rewards.
Naomi is the first-generation daughter of Ethiopian-immigrant parents. Fueled by historic lack of access to education in her family's lineage and the sacrifices of her mother and father, she pursued education to the highest level. In 2022, she will receive her Ph.D. in Materials Engineering at a well-known public land-grant research university. Naomi, a name of Hebrew origin meaning ‘pleasant,' signifies that education can catapult one towards a life filled with opportunities, regardless of background. Naomi has accepted a position in the corporate research materials laboratory for one of the world’s most respected technology and product development companies, best known for creating thousands of products which impact all aspects of our daily lives.
Nakano is the child of a first-generation Asian immigrant. As an advocate for objective truth, sustainability, social and economic justice, underrepresented persons, and both the LGBTQ+ and biracial communities, she understands the challenges, adversities and also advantages associated with growing up and living as a biracial, bicultural individual in the U.S. Nakano is a graduate of a college for advancement of science and art, located in Manhattan, which is recognized as one of the nation’s oldest and most distinguished institutions of higher education. Her contributions to subsequent employment venues confirm that the creative, organizational, and problem-solving philosophies associated with art and science share a common foundation.
Rojas is a South American immigrant. Also an advocate for social justice and underrepresented people, in particular the LGBTQ+ community, they understand the complexities and also the enrichment potential that is inherent to living as a bicultural, non-binary individual in the U.S. Rojas is a graduate of a highly-ranked art institute in NYC, where they also live and work as a graphic designer.
Each of these individuals of color is the grateful beneficiary of guidance and assistance from many advocates over time. They well understand the advantages of formal higher education and advocate for UW-Eau Claire students. Each of these hard-working young individuals manifests the outcome that can occur when informed choices, relentless dedication, inclusion and opportunity intersect. This scholarship is intended to help underwrite the ‘opportunity’ component for underrepresented, rigorously-committed individuals with a ‘fire deep inside’ who are willing to do the work in pursuit of their own STEM-related, life-changing goals.
The supporters of this award hope that the recipients of it will, at some point down the road, strive to create an additional ‘enabling opportunity’ for the benefit of those who can then follow in their footsteps, and who will also take their turn discerning the most prudent paths forward in an increasingly challenging world.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Purgett in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
National Student Speech, Language & Hearing Association Scholarship (1088)
Five scholarships from $100 up to $300 are available.
Student must have junior standing and be a full-time communication sciences and disorders major. The student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above and major GPA of 3.5 or above, have an active membership for at least one year in the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA), and show university or community involvement.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the National Student Speech, Language, & Hearing Association, Attn: Shannon Collins in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Neighbor to Neighbor Scholarship (2718)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a member of the Latinx Student Association (LSA) that is committed to bettering the campus and community through their involvement in LSA. Recipients must be a first-generation student with financial need and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to students who are bilingual.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Lidice Montoya and the Neighbor to Neighbor supporters in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Nell Dawson Gough Memorial (0037)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Patricia Rooney, granddaughter of Nell Dawson Gough, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship (0097)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
Applicant must be a nontraditional student, age 23 or older, currently enrolled in good academic standing, and seeking an undergraduate degree. Must also have a FAFSA form on file in Financial Aid Office, which demonstrates financial need.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Norman Danielson Scholarship (1034)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to a graduate of Boyceville High School who can exhibit evidence of involvement in school or community activities, employment, or familial responsibilities. Although not precluded as recipients, the scholarship is not designed to reward the top academic achievers but rather students who are accepted at UW-Eau Claire, who have led active lives, worked hard, and have the potential for success in a university setting. Preference is given to students who may be directing their studies toward the hard sciences or business. Students should be able to demonstrate an ability to pursue goals with a singular purpose, despite distractions or adversity.
Renewal of the scholarship is automatic for one additional year as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Norman C. Danielson is a graduate of Boyceville High School and UW-Eau Claire. He has created and funded this scholarship to encourage and support students who are graduates of Boyceville High School.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Norman C. Danielson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Norman Muenzer Scholarship (1874)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to a sophomore or junior year student enrolled full-time in the department of accounting and finance. Recipient must demonstrate financial need by verifying that they are financing a substantial portion of their college education without financial assistance from family. The financial qualifications of the recipient must be confirmed by the Financial Aid office. There is no academic requirement for this scholarship.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
Donor Background:
Janet Tolander established this scholarship to honor Mr. Norman Muenzer. Janet graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1989 with an accounting degree. She paid her own way through college and after her sophomore year, determined that even with her full time job, she wasn't going to have enough money to continue pursuing her degree. Norman Muenzer, the father of an acquaintance, gave Janet a no-strings attached financial gift that allowed her to remain enrolled and graduate. Janet was deeply moved by Norman's kind gesture and this scholarship honors his generosity by helping someone else the way she was helped. Janet's hope is that the scholarship recipient will consider paying it forward someday by supporting this scholarship for another student.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Janet Tolander in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Norman White Social Work Scholarship (2508)
One scholarship of $1,100 is available.
This scholarship is available to students majoring in social work who volunteer in the community beyond the 30-hour requirement for service learning. Recipients must be enrolled full-time and have a GPA of at least 2.5. Financial need is required.
Donor Background:
Norman graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1965 with degrees in sociology and math. After graduating from UW-Eau Claire, he started his career at a camp in northern New York which opened his eyes to other cultures and eventually led to his receiving a Masters in Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work, where he later served as an adjunct professor. His career was primarily in the social work field of residential treatment. Later, Norman continued his educational journey and attended seminary, going on to serve a small congregation in White Plains, NY as a Lutheran pastor. Because of Rev. White’s passion for education and serving others, he has chosen UW-Eau Claire as a place to establish this scholarship. He indicated that because he received a great education at UW-Eau Claire he was able to compete with the best-of-the-best in graduate school. It is his hope that through providing this scholarship, he will assist students in attaining their degrees in social work while promoting the importance of service to others in the greater community.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Norman White in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Norris C. Haugen WAES (0794)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Karen A. Haugen and J. Michael Woollen.
North Shore Healthcare Scholarship (2613)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared undergraduate major in health care administration with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Recipients must have experience working or volunteering in senior care and be from Wisconsin, Minnesota, or North Dakota.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to North Shore Healthcare in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Northwestern Bank Endowed WAES (0383)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by the Northwestern Bank.
Northwestern Bank Marching Band Scholarship (1670)
One scholarship of $1,800 is available.
Awarded to students who are enrolled for the next academic year in the Blugold Marching Band (BMB). Applicants must also be involved in working with high school and/or middle school band programs in the Chippewa Valley. Awardee should be dedicated to the well-being of the Blugold Marching Band and be serving in a leadership role.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Northwestern Bank, headquartered in Chippewa Falls, established this scholarship in memory of those who were involved in the tragic bus accident on October 16, 2005.
The bus transporting the Chippewa Falls High School Marching Band, its directors and several UW-Eau Claire students collided with a semi-truck on I-94. Five people were killed, including the marching band director (an alum), his wife and his granddaughter, the bus driver and a UW-Eau Claire student. In addition, several people were injured, including UW-Eau Claire students and children of former or current Northwestern Bank employees.
This scholarship honors the commitment of all those on the bus for the marching band, and recognizes those students who not only are committed to the Blugold Marching Band but who are reaching out as volunteers and staff members to support and encourage area high school marching band programs to reach their greatest potential.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Oak Park Place Achievement Scholarship (2860)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
The recipient must be a health care administration who has shown a passion for working with the elderly population. The recipient must be a junior.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Scott Frank in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Oasis 2000 Scholarship (6057)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student in good standing who is pursuing science, environmental science, or sustainability.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Oasis 2000 in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Oldenberg Blugold Promise Scholarship (2861)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Recipients must be enrolled full-time and pursuing a degree in the College of Business.
$2,500 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $2,500 renewal awards for up to three additional years.
Donor Background:
Mark and Tricia live in the Eau Claire area and have strong ties to UW-Eau Claire with both Mark and one of their three children being alumni. They believe that access to higher education should be available to everyone and are happy to be able to help make that possible through this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark and Tricia Oldenberg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Olga Wise Nursing Scholarship (2579)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is available to nursing students from Wisconsin.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Wise in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Olson Family Scholarship (2132)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore student with financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards. The recipient must have been actively involved in campus activities during their freshman year.
The $500 award is renewable for two more years provided the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Elsa Olson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ormsby L. Harry Scholarship (0038)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
Recipients of this scholarship must exhibit exceptional scholarship, leadership, service to the University and service to the Community. Need will not be a factor in the selection.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Harry Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Otto Support Scholarship for Married Students (2698)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a married student attending UW-Eau Claire.
The award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintain good academic standing and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is funded by Paul and Becky Otto. After more than 40 years of marriage their motivation to establish this scholarship was based mostly on their memories of their first year of marriage living in Eau Claire.
Paul was a Senior at UW-Eau Claire majoring in Business Management and working part-time. Becky was a full-time employee at a local office for a Congressman. Paul completed his degree graduating in 1979 with Becky providing encouragement and financial support along the way.
They remember this as a special year with many unique challenges. Balancing school, work life, finances, relationships, church activities and everything else that goes along with starting a new marriage. It is their hope that this scholarship will help another young married couple attending UWEC as they encounter many of these same challenges.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Paul and Becky Otto in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Project Award (2421)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
The recipient must be an undergraduate student majoring in chemistry or biology. They must be conducting outstanding collaborative research.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Marilyn Ohm-Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Owen and Janice Ayres WAES (0364)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Owen and Janice Ayres.
Owen Marshall Biology Scholarship (1193)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
The applicant must have junior or senior standing at the beginning of the upcoming fall semester and be majoring in biology with an emphasis in any area of invertebrate biology. The applicant must have demonstrated strong scholastic achievement and performance. If there is no qualified applicant for this scholarship, it should go un-awarded for that academic year and be made available for awarding the following year.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
A student may not receive this scholarship more than once.
Donor Information:
Before arriving at UW-Eau Claire in 1978, Dr. Owen Marshall completed his bachelor's and Ph.D. in biology. He also had served three years in the Peace Corps in Ecuador where he taught science and created a science museum. At UW-Eau Claire Dr. Marshall taught embryology, invertebrate biology, and introductory biology, and was a member of the University Senate. He was greatly loved by students as an outstanding teacher and adviser and was well known as an environmentalist and outdoorsman. In the fall of 1997, he led a group of students to study in Costa Rica. He died in February, 2000.
It was Dr. Marshall's wish to sponsor a scholarship in biology, so his family, students, alumni and friends honor his memory with this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Marshall Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Pablo Foundation Chancellor's Leadership Scholarship (2594)
13 scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship is for incoming students who have demonstrated a commitment to creating a diverse community. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must have financial need.
This scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the recipient meets the following criteria:
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Continued financial need
- Active participation in learning community on campus
- Participate in a transformative learning experience
- Meet regularly with campus mentor
- Engage with community mentor who recipient has developed a plan of action with
- Attend annual dinner with other Chancellor's Diversity Leaders recipients, donors, mentors, and university executive leaders
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Pablo Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Page Family Chemistry Scholarship (2992)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a junior chem/business major. The award is renewable for an additional year provided the student maintains good academic standing.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Patrick and Dana Quinlan in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Palm Family Scholarship (0836)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Students must be geography majors and have completed their junior year with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, with GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Richard Palm in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Pamela and David White Nursing Scholarship (2137)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
The recipient must be an undergraduate student in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences with demonstrated motivation and commitment to the nursing profession. The award will be given to a qualifying nursing student who meets the following criteria, listed in order of preference:
- Graduate of Amery High School (Wisconsin), or
- Graduate of Tomahawk High School (Wisconsin), or
- Graduate of a public high school located in Polk County, WI (Frederic High School, Osceola High School, St. Croix Falls High School, Unity High School)
If no candidate meets any of the preferred criteria, particularly place of residence/high school, an alternative candidate may be considered, after consulting with Pam and David White, the scholarship donors.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Pamela and David White in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Panther/Papermaker to Blugold Scholarship (2894)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student from Pine Island, MN or Nekoosa, WI. If no incoming freshman student is eligible, the scholarship can be awarded to a continuing student from one of those schools.
This scholarship is renewable for an additional year provided the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Andrew Wilhorn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Panzigrau Opportunity Scholarship (2622)
Three scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student. First preference is for a student from Stratford High School. If there are no qualified candidates from Stratford High School, the scholarship will be awarded to a student from Edgar High School.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
The scholarship will be renewed for $1,000 for a second year provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John Panzigrau in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Passion for Reading & Writing Award I (2406)
Two scholarships of $250 are available.
Two awards will be given for outstanding writing in a 100-level English or Writing course.
Eligible students will submit one to three original pieces of writing in English demonstrating their passion for reading and writing. The selected recipients should be promising students with an exceptional aptitude for reading and writing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
The Passion for Reading and Writing Awards are intended to foster student reading and writing. These awards are set up and funded by William H. Phillips, who has taught reading and writing courses in English departments of five U.S. universities, including UW-Eau Claire. Courses taught include first-year composition, junior-level composition, business writing, introductory creative writing, dramatic literature, and various introductory film courses. His publications include Film: An Introduction(1st to 4th editions), Writing Short Scripts(1st; 2nd editions), and Writing Short Stories. Dr. Phillips believes that successful developing writers learn to read diverse texts before they create their own written texts. Reading and writing are parts of the same process, like breathing in and breathing out. Scientist/teacher/writer Carl Sagan wrote, "Books break the shackles of time. If information were passed on merely by word of mouth, how little we should know of our own past. How slow would be our progress. Everything would depend on what we had been told, on how accurate the account. Ancient learning might be revered, but in successive retellings it would become muddled and then lost. Books permit us to voyage through time, to tap the wisdom of our ancestors."
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to William H. Phillips and send in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Passion for Reading & Writing Award II (2406)
Two scholarships of $250 are available.
One award will be given for superior writing by an English major in a 300- or 400- level English course.
Eligible students will submit one to three original pieces of writing in English demonstrating their passion for reading and writing. The award should go to a student with an exceptional aptitude for reading and writing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
The Passion for Reading and Writing Awards are intended to foster student reading and writing. These awards are set up and funded by William H. Phillips, who has taught reading and writing courses in English departments of five U.S. universities, including UW-Eau Claire. Courses taught include first-year composition, junior-level composition, business writing, introductory creative writing, dramatic literature, and various introductory film courses. His publications include Film: An Introduction (1st to 4th editions), Writing Short Scripts(1st; 2nd editions), and Writing Short Stories. Dr. Phillips believes that successful developing writers learn to read diverse texts before they create their own written texts. Reading and writing are parts of the same process, like breathing in and breathing out. Scientist/teacher/writer Carl Sagan wrote, "Books break the shackles of time. If information were passed on merely by word of mouth, how little we should know of our own past. How slow would be our progress. Everything would depend on what we had been told, on how accurate the account. Ancient learning might be revered, but in successive retellings it would become muddled and then lost. Books permit us to voyage through time, to tap the wisdom of our ancestors."
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to William H. Phillips and send in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Pathfinder Geology and Environmental Science Scholarship (3039)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
This scholarship shall be awarded to an incoming student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire. The recipient must be a declared Geology major and demonstrate an aptitude for the physical sciences. They must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class or have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference will be given to applicants who show a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities, involvement in science-enrichment activities beyond the high school classroom, and demonstrated leadership potential.
If two candidates for this merit-based scholarship have similar qualifications, preference will be given to a student from a first-generation, low-income, or underserved background who has faced disadvantages or hardships throughout their academic journey thus far.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA, successfully completes an introductory geology laboratory class, and continues to make satisfactory progress towards a geology degree. Recipients are encouraged to progress academically and professionally by participating in internships, research projects, and service as they continue throughout their degree path.
Donor Background:
Kevin (UWEC Geology alum 1980, Physics minor) and Margery Martindale both grew up on family farms in rural Rusk County, WI. Kevin realized during his first year that his chosen field of study was not what he wanted and suffered academically for it. He credits his dad for gently nudging him “back on track” and soon discovered a love of geology during his second year. Kevin received his MS in geophysics at Purdue University and then spent nearly forty years as a geophysicist in the oil and gas industry. Kevin and Margery have established this scholarship to help a student find his or her path in geology (and life).
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kevin and Margery Martindale in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Patricia Arts Rinaldi Memorial Scholarship (1642)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding education major who has graduated from a Wisconsin high school and demonstrated a passion for setting goals and persisting, sometimes through various obstacles, on the path toward reaching a dream. The primary objective of the scholarship is to reward students with great potential and encourage them to continue to strive to succeed.
Students majoring in broadfield social studies who meet the initial criteria should receive first consideration.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The scholarship may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress and continues to demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to succeed.
Donor Information:
Patricia Arts Rinaldi was a nontraditional student who returned to college to earn her degree in education after marrying and starting her family. She then taught at Eau Claire Memorial High School for two years before leaving education to devote the rest of her career to working in partnership with her husband, Emil. This scholarship is a tribute to Patricia's determination and commitment to setting and achieving her life's goals. Mrs. Rinaldi died in 1999.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Emil Rinaldi, her husband, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Patricia E. Ozzello Scholarship (1162)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
Awarded during the spring semester to an accounting major who has completed a minimum of 30 credits by the end of the academic year. Recipient must be a full-time student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and GPA of 3.3 or higher in accounting courses. The student must have demonstrated leadership in university, college, department and/or community organizations, and have the ability and desire to enter the accounting profession.
Recipients of higher scholarship awards (i.e., AICPA, WAES, etc.) are disqualified . In the event of a tie, the award will be given to the student with the highest cumulative GPA, as it shall not be divided.
Recipients must show financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Patricia's friends and relatives as a manifestation of their esteem for the excellent job done by the University in preparation of accountants for the profession. The purpose of this award is to recognize Patricia's high regard for broad participation in academic and extracurricular activities and her desire to enhance educational opportunities for young people.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Jann Ozzello Wilcox in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Patricia H. Anderson Memorial PEO Scholarship, Chapter AP (1286)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $3,300 are available.
For nontraditional students, freshman through senior year. Applicants can be single parents or any nontraditional student trying to improve their situation through education. Applicants must show financial need through the FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office. Students do not have to have a declared major.
Donor Background:
Patricia "Pat" Helen Greven was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on July 15, 1915. She graduated from high school in St. Cloud in June 1932. She attended St. Cloud Teacher's College and graduated with a degree in elementary education. In 1942, she married Byron Anderson, who served in the army during World War II. Following his discharge, they moved to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where Bryon was the Executive Vice President of First National Bank. He passed away in 1990, at the age of 77. They celebrated 48 years of marriage.
Pat was an elementary teacher for 28 years, teaching second grade at Chestnut school in Chippewa Falls until her retirement in 1980. Upon retirement, she was presented a "Distinguished Service Award" from the Governor and the state of Wisconsin. She loved her P.E.O. Chapter. One of the main purposes of P.E.O. is to enable women to become better educated with any financial help that P.E.O. can offer. Before she died, she wanted to set up some type of scholarship fund which would further help women who might otherwise be unable to complete their degrees. Patricia lived in Eau Claire at the time of her death on September 8, 2011 at age 86.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the PEO Sisterhood Chapter AP of Eau Claire in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Patrick and Susan Quinn Endowed WAES (1412)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Patrick and Susan Quinn.
Patrick Danen Memorial Scholarship (0132)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Available to a Photography major (BFA, photography emphasis) with junior or senior standing. The applicant's portfolio is to be judged by the Department of Art and Design Scholarship Committee.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Grades are not to be a primary factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jean Danen, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Paul & Magdalena Reith Blugold Promise Scholarship (1984)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Preference is for a student from Stanley-Boyd High School.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
Paul Reith majored in economics and graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2002. He is a senior consultant with Blend Labs, Inc. of San Francisco and lives in Madison with his wife, Magdalena, who is a nurse.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Paul and Magdalena Reith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Paul and Francine Crownhart Blugold Promise Scholarship (2131)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Preference is for students pursuing a math or science teaching degree.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$750 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $750 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background
"When I entered UW-Eau Claire as a freshman in the fall of 1970, it was my intent to be a high school math teacher. When I graduated in May 1974, the only slight change was that I had picked up a minor in computer science, and felt that teaching both math and computer science would be a great combination. My back-up plan was to pursue a job in Information Technology if it didn't work out to be a teacher. As it turned out, there were virtually no teaching jobs available in 1974, and I ended up following my back-up plan by pursuing a career in Information Technology in Bloomington, Illinois. However, during my 38 year IT career, I did get a chance to use the teaching degree, both by spending two years teaching new IT employees at my company in a three month training program, and also by teaching a couple of computer science classes at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.
Based on my life-long love of teaching and the need during this time in our country's history for an increased focus on math and sciences in our children's education, my wife Fran and I are providing this scholarship for a student pursuing a math or science teaching degree." -- Paul Crownhart
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Paul and Fran Crownhart in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Paul and Nancy Strelau String Scholarship (2934)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship provides an award to an incoming freshman who has declared music as a major (either composition, performance, or education) with their primary instrument within the string/orchestra division. The recipient must be enrolled full-time at UW-Eau Claire and demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Ais office and FAFSA data.
This award can be renewed for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains good academic standing and enrolled fulltime.
Donor Background:
Paul received degrees in double bass performance from University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire and the Eastman School of Music. He performed with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in Rochester, NY for twelve-years, while building his stringed instrument retail store, Stringed Instrumental Services, and wholesale company CSC, the sole distributor of Shen musical instruments in North America.
Nancy received degree in Music Education from Syracuse University and University of Miami(Fla), and will retired from Nazareth College in 2023 after 19 years as a Professor in Professional Practice, Director of the Symphony Orchestra, Coordinator of the String Program and Auditions Coordinator. She is the Founder and Director of the Greater Rochester Women's Philharmonic.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Paul and Nancy Strelau in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Paul Durand Scholarship (6033)
One scholarship of $400 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student who will have completed at least 24 credits by the end of the current academic year. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 is required. Preference is for accounting majors.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Paul Durand in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Paul G. and Glen P. Passow Memorial WAES (0578)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Tara Passow in memory of Paul and Glen Passow.
Paul Myers & Ronald Willis Geology Field Camp Scholarship (1633)
A variable number of scholarships are available.
Departmental faculty will select the top students from GEOL 470 (Field Camp I) who are also enrolled in GEOL 471 (Field Camp II) to receive the scholarships. Recipients receive the scholarships for the summer course.
Donor Information:
This scholarship honors Drs. Paul Myers and Ronald Willis, emeriti professors in the geology department. Paul and Ron were instrumental in establishing geology field camp experiences in the western United States. These field camps cemented the University's reputation as having a field-based, hands-on geology department.
Ron started the field camp program in the Bighorn Basin and the western flank of the Bighorn Mountains in 1971. Paul started the field camp in Boulder, Montana as an outgrowth of his research with the USGS in that area. The geology department hopes donations to the Myers/Willis Field Camp Scholarship Fund will sustain students' field camp opportunities in the future. The goal is to defray some field camp expenses for several students each year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Paul Myers in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Paul Rust and Sue Schlafmann Blugold Promise Scholarship (2846)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Students must be pursuing a degree in education, nursing, or the sciences.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
One award of $1,250 is available. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive a $1,250 scholarship for three additional years.
Donor Background:
Paul Rust and Sue Schlafmann met in Eau Claire. They are both graduates of UW-Eau Claire. Paul received a BS in chemistry in 1985 and Sue received a BS in biology in 1984. They are both graduates of UW-Madison Medical School in 1990. They reside in Minneapolis where Sue is a pathologist and Paul is a radiologist. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Paul Rust and Sue Schlafmann in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Paula Hoff Psychology Scholarship (1618)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to a continuing junior or senior psychology major who shows promise in the field, exemplified by excellence in academic performance and commitment to service. Applicants must have a minimum resident and psychology GPA of 3.00. Preference will be given to a student who wishes to pursue an applied career in one of the "helping professions" in, or related to, psychology. Examples include, but are not limited to, clinical or counseling psychology, health psychology, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, palliative care counseling, mental health counseling, school guidance counseling, and similar professions.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship has been established to honor and celebrate the life of Paula Hoff, a former UW-Eau Claire psychology major. After a courageous 19-month battle with cancer, Paula died on February 14, 2005, before she was able to complete her degree.
Paula loved people and psychology, and was deeply committed to her goal of being of service to others. She was vivacious -- full of life and energy, and she remained so throughout the entirety of her life, including while she coped with the challenges of cancer. A friend captured the essence of Paula's personality by saying, "If you had to pick the most alive person, it would be Paula." She believed in making every moment count. Her courage was an inspiration to others. Paula's goal in life was to extend a helping hand.
Through their support of this scholarship, the contributors hope to assist a student whose life goal is to be of service to others, so that Paula's legacy will live on.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Paula Hoff in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Pauline Olson Koenig Memorial Scholarship (2823)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first-year student majoring in mathematics education who is passionate about teaching math.
This scholarship is renewable for a second year provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Robert Koenig established this scholarship in memory of his wife Pauline Koenig. Pauline taught math at UW-Eau Claire in the 1980s and was recognized and applauded by her students for her passionate teaching and dedication to making them successful in the math courses she taught. Though she left UW-Eau Claire earlier than she would have liked, Pauline spent her entire working life passionately teaching math to students around the country. Pauline was the perfect definition of a Blugold instructor - passionate about her craft and committed to her students.
Thank You Letter Instructions:This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Pauline Zahorik Memorial Scholarship (6078)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a new or returning student, full or part-time enrollment, in good academic standing. Preference will be given to a student who is active in Alliance or their high school's or community's GSA organization.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Justin Motto in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Peg (Margaret Lamont Schield) Harvey CSD Scholarship (2735)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. First preference will be given to a graduate of Greenwood High School. Second preference will be given to a graduate of Colby High School. Third preference will be given to a student from Wisconsin.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Peg Harvey in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Peg Dewane (Holloway) Scholarship (2600)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship is for incoming student who is underrepresented, under-served, and with financial need.
Recipients must be a graduate of a high school in Milwaukee County, with preference given to students who graduated from Divine Savior High School, Dominican High School, Marquette High School, Messmer high School, Pius High School, St. Joan Antida High School, St. Thomas More High School, or a high school in the Milwaukee Public Schools system.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The scholarship is renewable for three additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Donor Background:
Michael D. Holloway studied Journalism, among other subjects, at UW- Eau Claire from 1970-74. Michael’s father Gordon Holloway was a factory worker and his mother Peg Dewane Holloway clerked at a local Milwaukee publishing house. Michael grew up in Milwaukee in a three-family home in the then Irish community of Merrill Park.
Early in her life Michael’s mother purchased savings bonds to help pay for a small portion of college for Michael. Like many students, Michael had little financial or family help and graduated with student debt.
In 1985 Michael started a small real estate company. Life went well. To honor his mother Peg Dewane Holloway, Michael has established this scholarship. The goal is to help make it easier for a student from the Milwaukee area to become successful.
The most important lesson Peg taught her son Michael was to be truthful and to be fair. It has served him well in life and in business.
Michael’s preference is that you work hard, have fun and stay curious.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Michael Holloway in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Perry and Helen Luchsinger Scholarship (0925)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to junior or senior chemistry majors showing academic achievement, with a preference for education majors planning to teach chemistry in the public schools and who have demonstrated an ability to communicate with young people. Students should indicate career goals on the application for the scholarship, as well as demonstrate community service activity experience.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Peter & Julieanne Fremstad Blugold Promise Scholarship (1716)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will be eligible for renewals for three more years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Peter and Julieanne Fremstad in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Peter & Julieanne Fremstad WAES (0680)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Peter and Julieanne Fremstad.
Peter A. & Karen L. Fadness Organ/Choral Scholarship (0936)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
To qualify for this scholarship, students can be freshman through seniors, but must be accepted as a music major or minor. Preference is for a student studying the organ, with consideration given to a student enrolled in a choral ensemble only if a qualified organ student is not available. The student must have good academic standing and minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 with a preference for 3.0+.
Preference will be given to a student who has significant financial need, as this scholarship is to be used for tuition and room and board expenses.
This scholarship can be renewed.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Peter and Joy Wachs Opportunity Award (2736)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This fund will support students who find themselves in a financial hardship that is likely to impede their successful academic progress.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Peter and Joy Wachs in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Peter E. & Martha Eckerline WAES (0684)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Peter and Martha Eckerline.
Peter Sirianni Sr. Memorial Scholarship (0098)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a UW-Eau Claire student from Barron County, Wisconsin, with satisfactory academic work and good moral character.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Persons receiving this award are encouraged within five years after graduation to restore to the fund the amount of the award they received, in order that others may have the same benefit.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. John Sirianni in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Peterson Family Blugold Promise Scholarship (1939)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
First preference would be an incoming freshman from Altoona High School, second preference would be for an incoming freshman from Strum, and third preference would be an incoming freshman from Mondovi. If there are no qualified incoming freshman from these schools, the scholarship will go to an incoming freshman from the Chippewa Valley.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$5,000 award available for freshman year. Award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains good academic standing.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by James and Pamela Peterson in 2010. Jim is a 1985 graduate of UW-Eau Claire with a degree in business administration. Jim also has a Ph.D. in finance and economics from Louisiana State University and is currently retired after a career in academia and as an executive in the financial services industry. Jim and Pam want to provide support to students through this scholarship so that money becomes less of an obstacle to receiving a high quality education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James and Pamela Peterson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Philip and Marilyn Knuf-Frederic H.S. Scholarship (1304)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
Awards will be made to two graduating seniors from Frederic High School who will be attending UW-Eau Claire or UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. If there are not seniors from Frederic High School attending UW-Eau Claire or UW-Eau Claire - Barron County, one or both awards may be renewed to a current recipient. In order to be considered for renewal, current recipient must make re-application with the Frederic High School scholarship committee by April 1st of the prior academic year. If two Frederic High School seniors receive the scholarship awards, the renewal application(s) will not be considered.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jim and Sara Mellinger in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Philip Breitman Memorial Scholarship (0020)
One scholarship of $9,000 is available.
College of Business students in their junior or senior year may apply for this award. The recipient is selected based upon satisfactory academic standing, talent, and good citizenship.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Shirley Breitman in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Philip J. Chenier Scholarship (0145)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Open to junior or senior Chemistry-Business majors who demonstrate academic achievement and potential. In the application, students should indicate career goals, and outline student activities and service to the Department of Chemistry.
In the event no Chemistry-Business majors apply for the award, the scholarship may be presented to a Chemistry major.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Philip Zivnuska Mathematics Scholarship (0981)
One scholarship of $1,100 is available.
Applicants must be enrolled at UW-Eau Claire for at least six semester credits and either be currently enrolled in, be planning to take, or have completed Math 380 or Math 480. Applicants must be a declared mathematics major or minor, be of sophomore or junior standing, and have a cumulative and mathematics GPA of 3.25 or greater.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Philip S. Zivnuska in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Phillip & Barbara Fey WAES (0650)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Phillip and Barbara Fey.
Phoenix Orion Leary SOS Scholarship (2881)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is actively involved on the Student Office of Sustainability Commission.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established in memory of Phoenix Orion Leary, who passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2022. Phoenix was a junior at UW-Eau Claire, pursuing a degree in communication studies. He was actively engaged with SOS activities. He had an adventurous fun-loving spirit, boundless energy and infinite curiosity.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Leary Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Physics and Astronomy Opportunity Fund (1539)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
Provides an opportunity award to an outstanding student studying and conducting undergraduate research in any of the areas in physics or astronomy. The recipient must be a promising student academically, as well as in the research area. The recipient must be engaged in an undergraduate research project with a departmental faculty member or have already consulted with a departmental faculty member and created a plan to work on an undergraduate research project. The student must be able to demonstrate that the award will enhance their ability to spend more time working on their creative research project and further their physics/astronomy knowledge and understanding.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Mike Siker in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Physics Beyond The Classroom Scholarship (1920)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded annually to an outstanding physics major recognized for their efforts to promote a positive social atmosphere in the department. Preference is given to students that have completed or have been accepted for a study abroad experience. Selection will be based on quality of the academic program and progress towards a degree, and the potential for future contributions through a scientific or professional career.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Ben Sykora, a 2006 UW-Eau Claire physics graduate who used his employer's corporate matching gift program to double the value of his personal gift. Ben was an active student researcher while on campus, and participated in a study abroad experience.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ben Sykora in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Presbyterian Homes Scholarship (2610)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in health care administration who demonstrates faith-based service.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Presbyterian Homes in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Professor Mary Hoeft Scholarship (6070)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to incoming or continuing students who demonstrate a commitment to learning and determination to succeed. Recipient must demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship is established in honor of Professor Mary Hoeft’s 50 years of teaching at UWEC-Barron County.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Hoeft in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Prushiek-Sullivan Student Teacher Scholarship (3018)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to a full-time student who will be completing their student teaching experience the following spring semester, leading to a K-12 or 4-12 teaching licensure.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Jill Prushiek and Ms. Andrea Sullivan in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Psychology Scholarships/Awards Fund (1631)
Four scholarships from $150 up to $200 are available.
There are no criteria for these scholarships, which are used to award scholarships to psychology majors at the discretion of the psychology department.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Pursue Excellence in CSD Scholarship (1601)
Four scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students majoring in communication sciences and disorders who have completed a minimum of 24 credits including completed and in progress coursework. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
The ability to communicate is one of our most basic and important skills. After receiving an undergraduate and graduate degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Jill enjoyed one of the most rewarding careers in helping others to become better communicators. Hopefully this scholarship will give others the opportunity to pursue this same rewarding career.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donors" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Pursue Excellence in International Business Scholarship (3013)
A variable number of scholarships up to $5,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to International Business majors or minors who are at least sophomore standing.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dear Donors in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Pursue Excellence in Supply Chain Management Scholarship (3012)
A variable number of scholarships up to $5,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to Supply Chain Management majors who are at least sophomore standing.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dear Donors in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Queer First-Gen Scholarship (2647)
One scholarship of $1,250 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a LGBTQ+ first-generation student.
Financial need is not a factor.
Quinlan Family Nursing Scholarship (2991)
One scholarship of $3,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior nursing student. The award is renewable for an additional year provided the student maintains good academic standing.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Patrick and Dana Quinlan in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rakstis Social Studies Scholarship (0919)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
Eligible students must be either broadfield social studies teaching majors or education majors minoring in economics, geography, history, political science, or sociology and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above. The student must also provide evidence of commitment to their field through active work on projects relating to their degree.
Financial need may be considered.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Ralph Duxbury WAES (0649)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Ralph Duxbury and through Ralph's estate gift, has endowed the entire WAES program.
Ralph E. Duxbury Biological Sciences New Student Scholarship (0952)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $9,000 are available.
Awarded to an incoming biology or bioinformatics major who is an exceptional academic student. Candidates must have a minimum of a 25 composite on the ACT (or comparable SAT) AND rank in the top 15% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.85) to be eligible. Because Mr. Duxbury's lifetime was spent in biology research, a slight preference is given to a top student who may be leaning toward a career in research or headed toward graduate studies in biology.
In the event of a tie, financial need will be considered, but it is not required.
Donor Information:
Ralph Duxbury was a retired educator, a World War II veteran, an avid traveler and a longtime supporter of his alma mater. He grew up in Eleva, WI as the son of a drugstore owner. While attending UW-Eau Claire, he was the editor of The Spectator, a member of the Science Club and president of the Lutheran Student Organization.
In 1943 Ralph graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a teaching degree, with plans to become a science teacher. Instead, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving as a bombardier. Upon his discharge, Duxbury became a parasitologist, conducting research on the role of parasites in malaria. He worked at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research outside Washington, D.C., for more than 30 years.
Ralph held the belief that science is a fundamental ingredient in sustaining an exceptional university. Towards the end of his life he made a $1 million gift to the University, along with a $1 million estate gift which will largely benefit the department of biology. Ralph's generosity will create transformational opportunities for the immediate and long-term future.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Ralph E. Duxbury Biological Sciences Scholarship (0952)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $9,000 are available.
Awarded to a biology or bioinformatics major who is an exceptional academic student, with a cumulative GPA of 3.85 or greater. Because Mr. Duxbury's lifetime was spent in biology research, a slight preference is given to a top student who may be leaning toward a career in research or headed toward graduate studies in biology.
In the event of a tie, financial need will be considered, but it is not required.
Donor Information:
Ralph Duxbury was a retired educator, a World War II veteran, an avid traveler and a longtime supporter of his alma mater. He grew up in Eleva, WI as the son of a drugstore owner. While attending UW-Eau Claire, he was the editor of The Spectator, a member of the Science Club and president of the Lutheran Student Organization.
In 1943 Ralph graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a teaching degree, with plans to become a science teacher. Instead, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving as a bombardier. Upon his discharge, Duxbury became a parasitologist, conducting research on the role of parasites in malaria. He worked at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research outside Washington, D.C., for more than 30 years.
Ralph held the belief that science is a fundamental ingredient in sustaining an exceptional university. Towards the end of his life he made a $1 million gift to the University, along with a $1 million estate gift which will largely benefit the department of biology. Ralph's generosity will create transformational opportunities for the immediate and long-term future.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Ralph E. Duxbury High Impact Practice Scholarship (0952)
A variable number of scholarships are available.
Awarded to biology or bioinformatics students who are participating in biology related high impact practice activities and have a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Donor Information:
Ralph Duxbury was a retired educator, a World War II veteran, an avid traveler and a longtime supporter of his alma mater. He grew up in Eleva, WI as the son of a drugstore owner. While attending UW-Eau Claire, he was the editor of The Spectator, a member of the Science Club and president of the Lutheran Student Organization.
In 1943 Ralph graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a teaching degree, with plans to become a science teacher. Instead, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving as a bombardier. Upon his discharge, Duxbury became a parasitologist, conducting research on the role of parasites in malaria. He worked at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research outside Washington, D.C., for more than 30 years.
Ralph held the belief that science is a fundamental ingredient in sustaining an exceptional university. Towards the end of his life he made a $1 million gift to the University, along with a $1 million estate gift which will largely benefit the department of biology. Ralph's generosity will create transformational opportunities for the immediate and long-term future.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Randall Beger Criminal Justice Scholarship (2451)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Must be a criminal justice major with at least 30 credits completed in the criminal justice program and GPA in the major of 2.75 or higher. Must be a full-time student. Only students who have secured a summer internship approved by the Department Internship Coordinator are eligible.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Scholarship committee of criminal justice faculty will select the award recipient. Previous scholarship recipients may not re-apply.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Randall Beger in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Randee and Michael Carney Research Fellowship (2623)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a high-achieving incoming UW Eau Claire student who is interested in pursuing a health-related career aligned with the mission of the Mayo Clinic Health System. The recipient must have a strong academic record and must meet eligibility criteria consistent with automatic admission to the University Honors program.
The $1,000 award is renewable for three additional years, provided the recipient maintains a 3.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrates interest in pursuing a post baccalaureate credential (e.g., MD, DNP, PhD, etc) in a health-related discipline, and is actively involved in the UW-Eau Claire-Mayo Research Collaboration. As part of the research expectation, the scholarship also provides the recipient with access to a Mayo research experience during their UW-Eau Claire career. The research opportunity could be fulfilled through the Mayo Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) or Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP) programs, or through a collaborative research project between UW-Eau Claire faculty and Mayo staff. As part of the renewal process, the recipient will also be asked to submit a short essay explaining the impact of research on their academic success and career plans.
The recipient will be recognized at various activities and programs connected to the UW-Eau Claire/Mayo Research Collaboration and be asked to speak annually about their research and academic activity. At least once during the time when the student holds the scholarship, they will be a guest of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board to present their research.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Michael Carney, UW-Eau Claire's associate vice chancellor of academic affairs and professor of chemistry, and his wife Randee, have been generous benefactors to the University for more than 30 years. Professor Carney, a 1983 UW-Eau Claire graduate, enjoyed a successful career in industry before returning to his alma mater to teach and provide academic leadership. He and Randee have established a scholarship and supported many initiatives on campus. Professor Carney also is a member of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association and Foundation boards and will serve as president of the Alumni Association from 2019-21. They are members of the Foundation's 1916 Society in the Circle of Excellence.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mike and Randee Carney in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Randolph Koelsch Art Scholarship (1778)
Two scholarships of $650 are available.
Awarded to an outstanding art student who is a declared bachelor of fine arts major, with priority preference given to students with an emphasis in ceramics or textiles.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2008 with an estate gift from Randolph Koelsch, who died in 2007. Mr. Koelsch was a member of the UW-Eau Claire art faculty in the early 1950's. A Milwaukee native, Mr. Koelsch only taught at University for one year, but during that time he became good friends with Gretchen Grimm and Ruth Foster, fellow art teachers. He also lived in the home of then UW-Eau Claire President Davies. Mr. Koelsch had a great affection and appreciation for UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Joe Lisker in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rasmus Support Scholarship (2638)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a single parent student or a student who grew up in foster care. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required. First preference should be given to elementary and special education majors. Second preference will go to secondary education majors. If there are no qualified education majors, the scholarship may be awarded to any student who grew up in foster care or is a single parent.
The scholarship is renewable for up to three more years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and stays in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
John and Rose Rasmus met while freshmen at UW-Eau Claire and were married during their senior year. They both graduated from UW-Eau Claire with their bachelor’s degrees, Rose in 1969 and John in 1971. John also earned his master’s degree from UW-Eau Claire in 1977. Rose became a special education teacher in several different school districts in Wisconsin. John became a teacher in the Osseo-Fairchild School District from 1972-1989. He then changed focus and became an Episcopal priest from 1989-2007. Rose retired from teaching in 2006 and John retired in 2007. Their son JonMichael also attended UW-Eau Claire, graduating cum laude in 1999 with a degree in mathematics.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to John and Rose Rasmus in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rath Foundation Academic Scholarships (1282)
The purpose of this scholarship is to attract and retain highly academically qualified students to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
To be eligible for this award, students should have maintained an overall minimum GPA of 3.8 in high school, finished in the top 5% nationally on the composite ACT; applied to UW-Eau Claire within two years of high school graduation; and be a college freshman (or sophomore or junior in the case of Wisconsin college transferees) intending to seek admission to the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Business.
Preference shall be given to Wisconsin residents, though non-residents are eligible if no Wisconsin residents of equivalent quality are available.
The award is renewable for $18,800 for up to four years contingent upon satisfactory grades of a cumulative GPA and major/minor GPA of 3.0.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Ray and Valeria Moullet Scholarship (1852)
One scholarship from $400 up to $5,000 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding graduate of Bloomer High School who shows great potential for success and a passion for learning. The applicant must be accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire and determined eligible through the Financial Aid office.
The applicant must write an essay explaining their academic and career aspirations and how this scholarship makes their education possible from a financial perspective.
A student must demonstrate financial need but not qualify for financial assistance through grant eligibility.
This scholarship is renewable for the sophomore year, provided the student performs well academically during the freshman year. Financial Aid will confirm eligibility of the sophomore student.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established in 2008 by Barry and Christine Moullet, originally from Bloomer, in honor of Barry's deceased parents, Ray and Valeria Moullet. Valeria grew up in Bloomer and graduated Salutatorian from Bloomer High School. Ray and Valeria ran the local bakery for 40 years.
Barry Moullet is a 1983 UW-Eau Claire graduate and an executive with Darden Restaurants.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barry and Christine Moullet in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ray Petkovsek Accounting Excellence Scholarship (1321)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Student must be a full-time accounting major with plans and ability to enter the public accounting profession. The recipient must be at least a junior with a GPA of 3.30.
First preference will be given to students from Greenwood, WI, High School. If no there is no qualified applicant from Greenwood High School, there is a second preference for a student from Clark County, WI, and a third preference for a Wisconsin resident.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Ray Petkovsek is a 1973 UW-Eau Claire accounting graduate. His dairy farm upbringing near Willard, WI taught him the strong work ethic needed to succeed in life. He worked during high school and college to pay for his own university education. Ray is the founding and managing partner of the accounting firm Petkovsek & Moran, LLP in Madison, WI and a past president of the Wisconsin Institute of CPAs and the WICPA Educational Foundation, Inc.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ray Petkovsek, CPA in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Raymond "Doc" Cook Scholarship (6058)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a continuing student with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and be planning on majoring in a science field.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is given in memory of local veterinarian Dr. Raymond "Doc" Cook.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Dr. Cook in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Raymond & Tamara Skwierczynski Blugold Promise Scholarship (1972)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
Preference is given to a first generation college student.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
One $1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
Ray and Tamara Skwierczynski are both 1984 graduates of UW- Eau Claire. Ray was a chemistry and math major, and Tamara earned her degree in Business Finance.
The Skwierczynskis have been donors to their alma mater for over 35 years and are members of the Haas Society in the Circle of Excellence. They live in Massachusetts with their two daughters.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ray and Tamara Skwierczynski in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Raymond E. & Doris C. White Family Scholarship (1174)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
First preference is for a student from Barron, Wisconsin majoring in education. If there is not an applicant from Barron majoring in education, the scholarship is open to any other major, provided the applicant has a 3.0 cumulative GPA and financial need. In the event there are no eligible candidates, the award funding goes on to the next year, so there would be two scholarships, and so on.
This award may be renewable up to three years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The White Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rebecca L Johnson Blugold Promise Scholarship (2058)
Scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin and Minnesota, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,250 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $1,250 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
Rebecca Johnson majored in mathematics and graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1968. She is a senior financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial in Tucson, AZ.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rebecca L. Johnson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Red Cedar Scholarship (UWEC)
Three scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to incoming first-year students. To be considered, students must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and have a minimum of a 25 composite on the ACT (or comparable SAT) and have demonstrated academic strength and leadership.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Reed and Barbara Newton Elementary Education Scholarship (2099)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who meets the following criteria: acceptance into the College of Education, a major in elementary education, and financial need. Preference should be given to a student that shows strong achievements in volunteering and/or activities relating to reading.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
Reed and Barbara Newton met at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where both were elementary education majors. They married in 1956, Barbara's year of graduation. Reed graduated in 1958, then spent his 35 year career as an elementary teacher and principal, with 24 of those years as the elementary principal in the Clintonville Elementary Schools, where he was treasured greatly.
Barbara spent her 33 year career as an elementary teacher.
Upon the death of Reed in November 2011, the Newton Family decided to initiate the Reed and Barbara Newton Elementary Education Scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Newton Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Returning Adult Student Fund (0555)
A variable number of scholarships up to $2,100 are available.
Applicants must be nontraditional students, age 23 or above, returning to school after an interruption in their education, who are independent of parental support. Students enrolling as 'specials' are eligible. Financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards is required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Rhodes and Roberta Lewis Music Education Scholarship (0167)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to a full-time Music Education major, who has completed at least 90 semester hours at the time of application and who has at least one year of undergraduate studies remaining, plus: has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and an active membership in NAfME.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Rhodes and Roberta Lewis in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rhodes and Roberta Lewis Music Performance Scholarship (0167)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to a full-time Music Performance major (including a theory and composition major) who has completed at least 90 semester hours at the time of application and has at least one year of undergraduate studies remaining, plus: has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and participates in a music student organization such as ACDA, ASTA or NAfME.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Rhodes and Roberta Lewis in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rice Lake Area Men’s Club Scholarship (6034)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to continuing students who will have completed at least 24 credits by the end of the academic year. Recipients must be residents of Rice Lake or Cameron.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rice Lake Area Men’s Club Members in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Rice Lake Golden K Kiwanis Scholarship (6035)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a continuing student who has earned a minimum of 12 credits and demonstrates dedication, determination and the ability to succeed.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rice Lake Golden K Members in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Rice Lake Lions Club Scholarship (6036)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to continuing students who graduated from Rice Lake High School, are in good academic standing, and have earned a minimum of 12 credits.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rice Lake Lions Club Members in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Rice Lake Rotary Club Scholarship (6037)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year full-time students. Recipients must be in the top 33% of their high school class or possess a high school GPA of at least 3.30, show solid academic preparation and have participated in extracurricular/leadership activities. Recipients must be from Rice Lake or surrounding communities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rice Lake Rotary Club Members in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Rice Lake Utilities Scholarship (6041)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for full-time first year or continuing students in good academic standing. Recipients must reside in the Rice Lake Utilities service area. Academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community service may be considered.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rice Lake Utilities in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Richard & Betty Lasker Endowed WAES (1613)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Betty Lasker in memory of her husband, Richard Lasker.
Richard & Carol Fulwiler Blugold Promise Scholarship (1962)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Donor Background:
Dr. Richard Fulwiler graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in chemistry in 1961. He is president of Technology Leadership Associates of Cincinnati, a consulting firm specializing in increasing individual effectiveness and building organizational capability in the health, safety and environmental arena. After 28 years with Proctor & Gamble, he retired as director of Health & Safety-Worldwide. Fulwiler is also an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rick and Carol Fulwiler in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Richard & Carol Fulwiler Endowed WAES (1135)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Richard and Carol Fulwiler.
Richard & Marlene Cable Single Parent Scholarship (1392)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
Awarded to a returning student who needs significant financial assistance and has demonstrated potential for success in academics and career. Preference is given to a single parent with custodial responsibility and dependent children. A FAFSA must be on file in the Financial Aid office.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Cable Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Richard and Jane Hibbard Memorial Scholarship (0014)
One scholarship of $1,250 is available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
Richard Edwards Hibbard and Jane Mooney Hibbard were both graduates of Eau Claire State Teachers College (1932 and 1934 respectively). They met during their student days. Upon leaving Eau Claire, Dr. Hibbard went on to earn Master's Degrees from Northwestern University (Political Science) and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University (Diplomatic History) and a Ph.D. from Northwestern (Political Science). He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He taught at Anatolia College, Salonika Greece, and Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA. During World War II he served with the Office of Strategic Services and the US Department of State, Washington D.C. Jane went on from Eau Claire to teach High School English and Chorus for five years before her marriage to Richard in 1939.
The Hibbards returned to Eau Claire in 1947 when Dr. Hibbard was hired at the College as a veteran's counselor and instructor in political science. He returned to government service from 1953-1955 in Washington D.C. At the end of that time he again returned to Eau Claire to become the Director of Admissions followed by Dean of Instruction, Vice-president for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. He led many committees and worked closely with other administrators, students, and the community as the university grew and changed rapidly.
Dr Hibbard also had a deep sense of civic responsibility. He was elected to the Eau Claire City Council in 1957 serving four terms including president in 1963-65. He was active in his church, in the Sacred Heart Hospital Board of Trustees and in Rotary International. In October, 1971, Dr. Hibbard became the acting President and later the Interim Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. In 1972 as Dr. Hibbard and Jane prepared to leave the Homecoming Dance, he had a heart attack. He died on October 17, 1972, and the campus went into mourning. A service "In Remembrance and Recognition of the Life and Person of Richard Hibbard" was held on October 19 in the Zorn Arena. The humanities building which was under construction was named the "Richard E. Hibbard Humanities Hall." Jane continued her active interest in and support of the students and faculty at UW-Eau Claire. She died in Eau Claire in 2004.
The Alumni Scholarship- Richard and Jane Hibbard and the Richard and Jane Hibbard Memorial Funds were established to honor the lives of two remarkable alumni who provided outstanding, selfless service to the University.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sarah Hanson and Elizabeth Isaacson, daughters of the Hibbards, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Richard and Marcia Larson WAES (0360)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Richard and Marcia Larson.
Richard deGrood Scholarship (1504)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Available to a philosophy or religious studies major or minor who has been accepted into the study abroad program. The student must be a continuing sophomore, junior or senior in whose performance exemplifies excellence. Applicants must have a minimum resident GPA and major GPA of 3.0.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This fund was established in memory of Dr. Richard DeGrood, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Religious Studies at UW-Eau Claire. Richard retired from UW-Eau Claire in 2001 after 27 years of teaching in the department and serving as department chair for over nine years. While a member of the university community he helped found Communiversity and volunteered at The Community Table, Sacred Heart Hospital Medical Ethics Committee, Elderhostel, the library, and other community programs, and was a member of the Newman Community. He spent three semesters teaching at Harlaxton University in England.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Deirdre deGrood in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Richard E. Olson Spanish Study Abroad Scholarship (2655)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a Spanish or Latin American and Latinx Studies major who will be studying abroad for a semester or full academic year in a Spanish-speaking country through UW-Eau Claire. The student should be studying abroad when the funds are received. The recipient must be a junior or senior with financial need and a major GPA of at least 3.0.
Donor Background:
As a sophomore at UW-Eau Claire, Richard took Spanish 101 to fulfill general requirements. By the end of the semester, he was hooked. Two years later he traveled to Spain for the first of many study abroad experiences. Richard taught high school Spanish for thirty years in Stevens Point. He then taught Spanish for four years at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau.
With this scholarship, Richard celebrates the dedicated instructors at UW-Eau Claire who prepared him for a very rewarding career, and he is pleased to give back by assisting students with this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter written in Spanish addressed to Richard Olson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Richard Goligoski WAES Endowment (1373)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Richard Goligoski.
Richard Mcgregor Graduate Study Memorial (1734)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
Given to an outstanding student in the department of physics and astronomy who is planning on attending graduate school within twelve months of receiving the award. The recipient must have been involved in undergraduate research activities and demonstrate a passion for continued study. The award may be used to cover applications to graduate school, purchase books or assist with transitionary expenses between graduation from UW-Eau Claire and entrance in graduate school.
It is understood that because of the nature of the award, it will be given to a student after they graduate from UW-Eau Claire through a check from the Foundation. The Foundation will provide necessary documentation for IRS purposes since this would be taxable to the recipient.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Richard McGregor graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1950 with a bachelor's degree in math. After serving in the Korean War and earning his master's degree from Marquette University, he returned to UW-Eau Claire in 1959 as a faculty member in the physics department. For the last 20 years of his service to the university he was an assistant dean in the School of Arts and Sciences. He died on Sept. 18, 2006.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Richard T. Gannon Scholarship (1121)
One scholarship of $2,700 is available.
Available to College of Business students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher with a preference for a finance or business major with economics emphasis who demonstrates potential for leadership.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
This scholarship is renewable for 2 additional years provided good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Richard Gannon in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ritzinger Memorial STEM Scholarship (6065)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to continuing full-time students in good academic standing with a minimum of 24 completed credits who are pursuing a STEM field or in STEM education.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Family of Professor Thomas Ritzinger in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
River Prairie Wealth Partners, an Ameriprise Private Wealth Practice - Personal Finance Scholarship (2393)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
Recipients must be juniors or returning seniors majoring in the College of Business with a minimum GPA of 3.5. They should be intending to go into the field of personal finance but do not need to be majoring in finance in order to receive the award.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
RN/BSN Scholarship (0133)
One scholarship of $150 is available.
Applicants must have already completed a two year RN program and be accepted to UW-Eau Claire to complete a BSN degree.
Scholarship Background:
This fund was created by seven RN students in 1986 to acknowledge an outstanding Nursing student.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Robert & Claribel Rowan Sociology Fund (0283)
A variable number of scholarships up to $600 are available.
Open to sociology majors and minors and family studies minors. To be considered, research papers and projects must be supported by a faculty nomination and must have emanated from a sociology course (including directed or independent studies). A student must also agree to have their paper nominated for the competition.
There are four Rowan Awards for research achievement:
1.) Rowan Award for Early Achievement in Sociology - small written projects completed by a student in a 100 or 200 level sociology class. For example, a two page paper analyzing a newspaper article from a sociological perspective. One award of $100.
2.) Rowan Award for Advanced Achievement in Sociology - large written projects in a 300 or 400 level sociology class. For example, a ten page research paper with an extensive literature review. One award of $100.
3.) Rowan Award for Best Sociological Methods Paper - paper from Sociological Research Methods. One award of $100.
4.) Rowan Award for Best Sociological Theory Paper - paper from Sociological Theory. One award of $100.
Donor Background:
Robert (Bob) Rowan was an industrialist for 35 years before he began teaching at the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire from 1981 to 1988. Bob served on the board of the UWEC Foundation and on the Eau Claire County Board.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Robert & Constance Fults Matson Scholarship (1760)
One scholarship of $5,000 is available.
This is a merit/financial need-based scholarship awarded annually to an outstanding biology major who will have sophomore, junior or senior standing at the beginning of the upcoming fall semester, shows great promise to be successful in their chosen career field, and intends to enter some field of medicine or education. First preference will be given to students from Ladysmith and/or Northwestern Wisconsin, and second preference is for someone from Wisconsin.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert Matson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert & Jane Fraser Study Abroad Scholarship (2076)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Awarded to a deserving student who will study abroad in Scotland. Recipient must be accepted into the UW-Eau Claire study abroad program and have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
Donor Background:
Dr. Robert Fraser obtained a BA and MA from the University of Rochester, New York, and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. He joined the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire faculty in 1967 as an assistant professor, with a specialty in British history. Dr. Fraser became associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 1975 and twice served as acting dean. He was president of the University Senate and received the UW-Eau Claire Excellence in Service Award. He retired as a professor in 1995. Dr. Fraser died in 2020.
Jane Coyne Fraser had a BS in home economics from Buffalo State Teachers College. She died in 2010.
Together Bob and Jane traveled to Scotland on nine different occasions. The first time was when, as a graduate student, Bob spent 1958-59 studying at the University of Glasgow under renowned Scottish historian George S. Pryde. Bob and Jane's first child, Anne, was born in Glasgow midway through that year abroad. Dr. Fraser is of Scottish heritage and has spent innumerable hours researching his family history, tracing the Walkers, who emigrated from Perthshire to Colonial America in 1775, and the Frasers, who departed from Inverness-shire for the United States in 1807. Dr. Fraser treasures the nine trips he has made to Scotland, all with Jane, and many with his children and grandchildren, which allowed them to locate the Highland farms and burial places of their ancestors, to visit with and form friendships with Scots, and to experience many of the wonders of Scottish culture.
Having relished their study and time in Scotland along with their Scottish heritage, the Frasers want to help students have the chance to study, travel, and enjoy the history and culture of Scotland as well.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Fraser Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert and Jane Short Non-Traditional Scholarship (2362)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
Recipients must be married and/or a parent and must demonstrate financial need verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards. Recipients must be attending at least half-time and be of junior or senior standing.
Preference will be given to those who do not have adequate financial aid or scholarship resources available.
This award is renewable up to two additional years, for a maximum of three years. Renewal is contingent upon acceptable academic performance during the previous award year(s) as determined by the scholarship selection person or committee.
Donor Background:
Bob and Jane’s twins were born while Bob (UW-EC ’73, Math/Geography) was in his Junior year at UW-Eau Claire. Bob was told he did not qualify for grants or loans since he had not applied for financial aid in his first two years of school. Help from family allowed him to complete his degree. Having his degree opened up many opportunities that would not have been available had he not finished school. Bob and Jane want to encourage and help others who have completed their first two years of school and have a need for financial assistance to finish the work on their degrees.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert and Mary Jane Short in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert and Judith Mickelson Nursing Scholarship (0186)
Two scholarships of $1,250 are available.
The recipient(s) must be of proven scholastic ability, of at least sophomore standing at the time of the award, and be enrolled in the Nursing program. Financial need must also be demonstrated.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert and Judith Mickelson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert Carr/Roger Groenewold Scholarship for LGBTQ Students (1164)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an LGBTQ+ student.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Roger Groenewold in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert D. Mac Donald Scholarship (0112)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
The recipient must be admitted into the College of Business, be a full time student of junior standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above, and have potential for leadership as demonstrated by college activities. The recipient must have participated in university, college, or departmental organizations.
If there is a tie during the selection process, if one of the applicants is an accounting major, that student is chosen.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Robert MacDonald in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert D. Tomashek Memorial Scholarship (0005)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
A computer listing of the GPAs of all seniors, juniors, and sophomores is obtained. Those students with the highest GPAs are then matched with financial aid records to determine which students have the highest need. Selection may also be based on faculty recommendation.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Joan Sather Larson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert E. Nelson, Jr. Foreign Languages Scholarship (2965)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior foreign languages student, with preference for a student who is going to teach.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background: This scholarship is in honor of Robert E. Nelson, Jr. who taught Spanish and French at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and at Chippewa Falls High School. He also made extended trips to Mexico and Spain, and made life-long friends who visited him here.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sean and Deborah Whitney in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert Gantner Music Scholarship (0096)
Two scholarships from $100 up to $200 are available.
Awarded to an applicant who: is a music major with junior standing at the time the scholarship is received, has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better during the first four semesters, has a record of service to the Department of Music and Theatre Arts, and shows potential for success as a teacher, performer, or composer.
Financial need is required.
To qualify, transfer students must have spent at least two semesters in residence at UW-Eau Claire prior to receiving the scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Robert Heffron Special Education Scholarship (2633)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to students majoring in Special Education who have volunteer experiences with children or adults with disabilities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
In 1967 Robert received his Bachelor of Science in Special Education from UW-Eau Claire. During his preparation years, he volunteered with children and adults with disabilities. These experiences gave him valuable insights into the people and families who he planned on working with in the future. It also helped him to understand his strengths and weaknesses. During college, he worked part-time at Northern Center for the Developmentally Disabled as well as Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown, WI. While at UWEC, he was active in the Council for Exceptional Children – Student Chapter. Following graduation, Robert served as a Special Education teacher, Executive Director at an adult day service agency, Early Intervention Program (B-3 yrs.) and Director of Special Education with CESA #6. In addition, he wanted to expand on his education from UWEC by obtaining a Master of Science in Special Education/Administration as well as a Bachelor of Science in Management. He also served as Chairman for the International Year of Disabled Persons – City of Appleton and taught courses at Fox Valley Technical College. Robert’s wife Gerri was an Early Childhood – EEN teacher and Speech/Language Pathologist for over 30 years. Robert and Gerri both attribute their professional careers to their college training and great experiences. He wishes for others to feel and do the same while at UWEC!
“It is a great honor to support future professionals in the field of Special Education. Your dedication, advocacy, love and leadership are needed today more than ever! People with disabilities along with their families need your skills and abilities. My training and positive experiences at the UW-Eau Claire served me well throughout my entire career. As a result, I want to support others as you begin your career in Special Education.” – Robert G. Heffron ‘67
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert Heffron in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert J. and Carol Klun Swanson WAES (0396)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Robert and Carol Klun Swanson.
Robert L. Brown WAES (1791)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Robert Brown.
Robert Lipert and Nivedita Pandit Sciences Blugold Promise Scholarship (2646)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Primary consideration will be given to a student who plans to major in chemistry, biology, physics, biochemistry, computer science, materials science, or pre-professional health.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This $2,000 scholarship will be renewable for three additional years provided the recipient maintain good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Robert Lipert and Nivedita Pandit in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert O. Heck Instrumental Musical Scholarship (1390)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Provide an annual scholarship to an outstanding student majoring in music, with a specialty in instrumental music. Students who are bass horn or tuba players will be given highest priority for receiving the award. If, in any given year, there is no bass horn or tuba player deserving of the scholarship, any instrumental music student may be considered.
Donor Background:
This fund was established through annual and planned gifts from Robert O. Heck, a 1950 UW-Eau Claire graduate.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barbara J. McDermid in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Robert R. Southard Memorial Scholarship (0118)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
One award provides a scholarship to the current president of the Student Senate.
The second award is for a student with a physical disability who is of junior or senior status, has a minimum resident GPA of 2.5, and can demonstrate university or community service.
Donor Background:
Robert R. Southard was born May 13, 1934, in Marshfield and raised in Rice Lake, WI, the second of five sons of Dr. Willard B. and Mrs. Eva B. Southard. Bob graduated from Rice Lake High School in the spring of 1952. That fall he enrolled at Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire. In the early summer of 1954, Bob was with a group of students swimming in the Eau Claire area. A running surface dive into the water resulted in Bob suffering a broken neck between the fourth and fifth cervical vertebrae. The next two years were spent hospitalized, first at Chippewa Falls, then at Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison, and finally at the Wisconsin Neurological Hospital in Madison.
The result of this unfortunate accident left Bob a quadriplegic with only bicep movement in the arms but complete paralysis from the chest down. His family questioned what a young man in his prime of life can possibly look forward to without functional use of any of his limbs. However, Bob was soon to show not only his family, but his community as well.
In the summer of 1956 with the help of his twin brother, Jim, he went to summer session at the University of Wisconsin. In the fall he re-enrolled at Wisconsin State University-Eau Claire, the first wheelchair-confined student to ever attend the university. That fall he was elected to the Student Government and by the spring of 1957 was elected President. The student presidency was merely the beginning of Bob's many successes.
Due to a remarkable memory and concentration, Bob was able to make the Dean's Honor Roll, in spite of his disability and inability to take notes in class. In the spring of 1958 he was named to "Who's Who."
Upon graduation in 1958, Bob began his own insurance agency. It was also at this time he became extremely active in helping people with disabilities. He was one of the charter board members which began and formed the Career Development Center in Eau Claire, an evaluation, training, and employment shop for people with disabilities. He was elected as the second President of the Workshop Board of Directors and eventually also acted as its Executive Director. He spoke throughout the state on helping and hiring people with disabilities. In 1960 he was nominated and voted Wisconsin's Handicapped Man of the Year. In 1964 he was voted by the Eau Claire Junior Chamber of Commerce as Eau Claire's Young Man of the Year.
Bob founded Par-Te-Rec which is the Recreational Organization for the Disabled of Eau Claire. The organization, after any years of volunteers providing the service, is now run by the City of Eau Claire Parks and Recreation Department. In his ten years in a wheelchair, Bob's accomplishments were more productive than a lifetime of most. He served as a tremendous inspiration to all people with disabilities and expressed that a disability is a state of mind.
On January 3, 1965, at the age of 31, Bob passed away. This memorial fund was established to help the student body president personally, since so much of their time is devoted to helping the students they represent.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sharon Southard in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rodaynah Obaid Nursing Scholarship (1063)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,900 are available.
The recipient(s) must be nursing students who exhibit high academic achievement and records of service and caring.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Saleh Obaid in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rodger D. Vaughan & Jerry A. Young Tuba Scholarship (0826)
Two scholarships from $600 up to $1,200 are available.
For tuba music students upon the recommendation and discretion of the tuba faculty.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two separate thank you letters; one addressed to The Vaughan Family and one addressed to Dr. Jerry Young in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rodney Hudson Band Scholarship (2675)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,500 are available.
This scholarship is awarded at the discretion of the Director of Concert Bands for student recruitment.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Roger Groenewold Scholarship (0050)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Applicant must be an incoming freshman or transfer student approved for admission and show great potential for contribution to theatre performance or technical theatre. Recipient must be a theatre major or minor.
Candidates must have a minimum of a 25 composite on the ACT (or comparable SAT) AND rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) to be eligible.
Donor Background
This scholarship is made possible by Roger Groenewold, retired Director of Admissions at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Roger Groenewold in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Roger R. Wrobel Scholarship (2919)
One scholarship of $850 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to children or grandchildren of Masters Building Solutions associates. The award will be awarded to a freshman or continuing student and can be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire. In the event the scholarship cannot be renewed, due to a change in the student status, the Foundation will contact donor on next steps.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Michael and Janet Pawelski, as well as, Roger Wrobel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Roland Frederick Moy International Affairs Study Abroad Scholarship (2566)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a political science major or minor who will be studying abroad. Recipients must demonstrate current or past involvement with international affairs in the classroom and/or through extracurricular activities. Preference will be given to students from rural areas.
Financial need is required as determined through the financial need statement completed by the applicant as part of the scholarship application process.
Donor Background:
Roland F. Moy was the sixth child of seven siblings who thrived though the 1930s depression on a dairy farm near Mondovi, Wisconsin. They all graduated from the small high school in nearby Gilmanton and all but one pursued a college education thereafter.
After working for a time and completing a two-year tour in the U.S. Army, Roland finished studies at UW-Eau Claire with a B.S. in Political Science in 1963. While there he was active in the International Relations Club, the Cultural and Social Commission, and carried on a family musical tradition by singing in the Choir, as the lead in two musical stage productions, and with the Notable Four Quartet that entertained on campus and in the community.
After finishing studies for an M.A. and Ph.D. at The Ohio State University with a concentration in Comparative Politics he pursued a 30 year career teaching a variety of international studies courses and sponsoring an International Relations Association student group that both attended Model UN events and hosted several annual events for local high school and middle school students.
In setting up this endowed scholarship at UW-Eau Claire he stated: “In my academic life, as a student, as a classroom leader, as an academic conference participant, and as sponsor of international studies student organizations and events, I have tried to better my own understanding of world affairs, while making an effort to assist others in gaining a broader perspective about current issues that can perhaps make life more interesting as well as promote better active citizenship. It is my hope to perpetuate these goals into the future as best I can.”
Thank You Letter Instructions:Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Roland Moy in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Roma Hoff Scholarship (0136)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $2,800 are available.
Available to Spanish majors or minors who have spent (or are currently completing) one semester or summer at the Universidad de Valladolid. The student should have 90 credits of course work completed, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 and GPA in Spanish courses of 3.50.
Donor Background:
Dr. Roma Hoff joined the UW-Eau Claire faculty in 1965, and became an honorary Blugold in 2001.
In 1985 the Wisconsin Association of Foreign Language Teachers named her the state's Distinguished Foreign Language Educator. In 1988 she received the American Council of Teaching of Foreign Language Textbook Award for Building Community Interest in Foreign Language Education. She was the 1990 awardee of the AATSP award. In 1991 she was named recipient of the Founder's Award by the Central States Conference on Foreign Languages. In 1993 alumni chose her to receive the Excellence in Teaching Award.
During her tenure, Dr. Hoff guided 22 international travel seminars and directed two summer graduate Spanish Institutes. She was the cultural advisor for five groups of Central American Programs for Undergraduate Scholars. She was known for her innovative teaching methods and was greatly beloved by students and alumni. Dr. Hoff retired in 1996 and remained an active supporter of UW-Eau Claire throughout her lifetime.
For forty years Dr.'s Roma and Don Hoff were very active with the Concordia Language villages in Bemidji, MN, where the Spanish Village kitchen is named for Don, and the entrance road is named for Roma. They were longtime members of the national advisory board. Both were famous for their warm, gracious hospitality and they entertained many international students and their families in their home.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Hoff Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ron and Mary Keezer Memorial Jazz Scholarship (2715)
Two scholarships from $500 up to $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to outstanding jazz music students with priority given to percussion and piano students.
The award can also be given to an outstanding French horn player in one of the department's bands.
Scholarship Background:
During the spring and early summer of 2020, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Wisconsin music community lost two standout performers and supporters of music and music education. Ron and Mary Keezer passed away on June 14 and March 31, respectively, leaving a 55-year music legacy of enthusiasm, talent and generosity.
Ron Keezer, a Blugold graduate and associate professor emeritus of music at UW-Eau Claire, was a champion and key figure in the development of jazz education across Wisconsin, particularly at UW-Eau Claire. Mary, also a Blugold graduate, was a founding member of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra and a much-celebrated teacher as well. Together, they spent their summers over several decades teaching and performing at the Shell Lake Art Center near their lake home in northern Wisconsin.
This scholarship is funded through a generous donation from Milt and Peg Snoeyenbos, longtime supporters of UW-Eau Claire’s jazz program, as well as proceeds from the Keezer Legacy Concert.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donors" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ron Brown Jazz Memorial Scholarship (1865)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding jazz music student who has demonstrated financial need as confirmed by the financial aid office. Priority will be given to a student who has a particular affinity for, and interest in, performing American style dixieland and other jazz styles, such as big band, blues and ragtime.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Ron Brown, the father of Betty (Twink) Hanson, a retired academic staff member at UW-Eau Claire, and the other Brown children - Steve, Barb and Brian. Mr. Brown was an avid jazz fan who loved the American style of jazz music. He counted among his friends members of the Bob Scobey Frisco band, and he regularly traveled to see bands throughout the Midwest. His great sense of humor and warm personality made him a good friend to countless people who miss him.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Twink Hanson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ronald E. Mickel Honors Program Senior Scholarship (0258)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
To be eligible, students must be a University Honors student with senior standing. Consideration is given to the quality of the applicant's application essay, GPA, number of honors courses completed, leadership positions held, and involvement in the Honors Student Steering Committee or other campus or community organizations.
Donor Background:
Dr. Ronald E. Mickel joined the department of history at the Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire in 1961 when there were only 2,200 students. It was his first full-time faculty position and he remained a member of the department for the rest of his forty-two year career. His specialties included American intellectual and cultural history. Although he loved teaching, he also served as history department chair from 1972 to 1982, as interim dean of Graduate Studies in 1982-1983, and on many university committees.
He was director of the University Honors Program from its inception in 1983 until his retirement in 2003. Dr. Mickel has said that running the Honors Program was the high point of his tenure at UW-Eau Claire.
He also was the coordinator of the Network for Excellence in Teaching (NET) for 10 years from 1993 to 2003. NET was the predecessor to the current Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
As a professor emeritus, Dr. Mickel enjoys the freedom to travel, to read what he wishes, and plan his days as he pleases. He serves on the board of directors of the Eau Claire Historic Preservation Foundation, the Chippewa Valley Museum, and the board of the Chippewa Valley Museum Foundation.
He continues to attend history and honors conferences.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Ronald Mickel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ronald Wray Strowig Learning, Cognitive, or Mental Health Disability Scholarship (2420)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
The recipient must have been diagnosed with a learning, cognitive or mental health disability. They must have be an undergraduate student with a 2.5 resident GPA or higher and be of sophomore or higher status.
Scholarship Background:
Ronald Wray Strowig was born in 1920 in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Olin and Edith Strowig. He was a first generation college student and ship captain in the U. S. Navy in World War II. He attended the University of Kansas, where he met and later married Emma Louise Britton. In the early 1950s, they moved to California, where Wray attended graduate school at Stanford University and their only son Andrew was born. Deeply committed to higher education, Wray was a professor in the fields of Counseling and Educational Administration at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, the University of Chicago, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Although he passed away in 1969 at the relatively young age of 49, he was recognized by graduate students and colleagues for excellence in the classroom and advising, and depth of commitment to train and advise graduate students for successful careers as counselors and professors in the counseling field.
Wray was deeply committed as an educator to teach and mentor future counselors and professors to empower their clients and students to understand and apply their own values to achieve life and career success, and mental health and wellness. This scholarship fund has been created by Andrew Strowig, in memory of his father, Ronald Wray Strowig, to support UW-Eau Claire students with learning, cognitive, or mental health disabilities.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Andrew Strowig in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Rose Pribil Scholarship (1762)
One scholarship of $350 is available.
This scholarship is open to an outstanding student from Wisconsin with good potential for success. Financial need is the primary consideration.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rosemarie Markgraf in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ross Hastings Memorial Music Scholarship (1590)
One scholarship of $1,900 is available.
Awarded to an outstanding music major who demonstrates skill and promise in the field of music arranging. It is awarded on the basis of commitment to the composition program and excellence as a musician and arranger to sophmores or above.
Financial need shall not be a consideration in selecting the recipient.
It may be renewed for up to three years, as long as the recipient maintains progress toward the degree and continues to demonstrate skill and growth in the academic program.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by an estate gift from Ross and Marion Hastings. Ross's connection with UW-Eau Claire began in 1981 when he heard recordings the Symphony Band had made for Bourne Publishing Company, where Ross worked. In the years that followed, Ross arranged many pieces and provided numerous original scores for the university band and orchestra. The university commissioned Ross to write a Christmas piece to involve the Symphony Band, Symphony Orchestra and all the choral ensembles. "The Joy of Christmas" was premiered at the 1989 annual Holiday Concert and has been performed as the closing piece at each Holiday concert since.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Roxanne Accola Memorial Scholarship (2310)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a freshman, sophomore, or junior student to help them grow into a leader and give back to the university community.
The highest priority will be given to students involved in STEM with a preference for those in physics or the physical sciences, who has shown a social consciousness supporting equity and inclusivity in science. Additionally, the successful candidate will be a high achieving student with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Recipient must show leadership potential supporting diversity activities, demonstrate compassion for others and exhibit a love for learning.
Scholarship Background:
The Accola family has created this scholarship to honor a daughter, and sister, who loved learning. Students and faculty both knew Roxanne for her incredible kindness and willingness to listen and lead. Roxanne majored in physics with a minor in math and founded the Society for Women in the Physical Sciences at UW-Eau Claire. Roxie created WSTEM to help students at UWEC build a community centered on a passion for gender equity in the STEM disciplines, especially those fields where women are greatly underrepresented such as physics and other physical sciences.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Accola Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ruby Gilbertson Scholarship for Teaching (2778)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who plans to go in to teaching.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Bus (Lawrence) Hestekin went to UW-Eau Claire before transferring to the University of Minnesota. Bus grew up in Eau Claire and has great memories of the area. He cherishes his friends from his time in Eau Claire. One of those friends who he has remained in touch with over the years is Ruby Gilbertson.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bus Hestekin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ruby Mathson Single Parent Scholarship (3011)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student who is a single parent.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dennis and Deb Mathson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ruth Baker Scholarship (0121)
Three scholarships of $2,900 are available.
This award is intended to give financial assistance to a full-time undergraduate Elementary Education major during the block semester who has attained a high level of scholarship, shows promise for becoming a successful career teacher, and maintain a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Special Education majors are not eligible.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Ruth L. Baker in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ruth Tobola Memorial Scholarship (2486)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to outstanding incoming or continuing students majoring in music, specifically in the three piano majors offered through the Music and Theatre Arts department.
These majors are the comprehensive Collaborative Piano major (piano players who work with singers and instrumentalists in a collaborative setting), the comprehensive Piano Pedagogy major (piano players studying to teach piano lessons and/or continue on to graduate school), or the comprehensive Piano Performance major (students seeking to be piano performers or go on to performance graduate school).
The recipient is required to remain enrolled full time for the full academic year in which they receive the scholarship.
Scholarship Background:
Ruth Tobola, a native of Thorp, WI, attended the Teachers Normal School (UW-Eau Claire) for two years and received her teaching certificate in elementary education. Her first teaching assignment was at the Eidsvold School in rutal Stanley, WI. Ruth left teaching to raise her daughter and later returned to the university to work in the Registration Office from which she retired in 1977. Ruth died on October 20, 2016, at the age of 101. Through her estate, Ruth left a bequest to her cousin, Natalie Gisvold, who established this scholarship in memory of Ruth to honor her memory and commemorate her connection to the university.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Ellen Anderson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ryan Hoeft Memorial Scholarship (6046)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student in good academic standing who is pursuing a degree with a criminal justice focus (Criminal Justice, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Law or similar fields).
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Ryan Hoeft in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Ryan Prechel Community Service Fellowship (1770)
One award of $1,500 is available.
The fellowship shall be awarded to a UW-Eau Claire student or group of students who have a specific community service activity they wish to complete.
The community service activity must directly impact the lives of those served and have a specific purpose and timeline. The fellowship may be used by one student for one specific activity or by a group of students participating in any of the organized service activities sponsored by the University, such as Winter Break Alternative, Summer Service Fellowship or other such programs. The project must be articulated through a plan of action in terms of the activity, any arrangements that have been made, the target audience of the service and the anticipated outcome. The fellowship award must be used to fulfill the service learning aspect on items such as supplies, materials, resources directly used in providing service to the target population and nominal travel and lodging expenses if the service activity is located outside the greater Chippewa Valley.
The recipient(s) shall receive half of the grant at the outset of the activity and the other half when they complete the project and provide a report on the impact of their service activity.
Donor Background:
The Ryan Prechel Community Service Fellowship was established by David and Nancy Prechel, Ryan's parents, in recognition of Ryan's exceptional career as a student leader at UW-Eau Claire. Ryan, who was an active participant in the UW-Eau Claire Honors Program, received his BS degree in computer science with a minor in business administration in 2005.
While a UW-Eau Claire student, Ryan coordinated Honors Week activities for many collegiate honor societies, created and maintained honor society web sites, and was a member and leader of numerous honor societies. He twice served as master of ceremonies of the Honors Banquet. In addition, he worked as a computer programmer and web designer, was a student research assistant, and presented a number of research posters at Student Research Day at UW-Eau Claire. He also provided leadership for Habitat for Humanity and Two to Tango. After earning the rank of Eagle Scout, he continued his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America by serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster.
The Prechels also have established the Ryan Prechel Scholarship at UW-Eau Claire to recognize students who demonstrate a balanced approach to their education focusing on excellence in academics, campus and community leadership and service to others. The Prechels seek to recognize and support students who have a passion for community service. When possible, Ryan Prechel and/or Prechels will attend the Community Service breakfast to help in awarding the Ryan Prechel Community Fellowship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two separate thank you letters addressed to David and Nancy Prechel and Ryan Prechel, respectively, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ryan Prechel Hunger Relief Scholarship (2505)
One scholarship of $500 is available. In addition to the scholarship, a $500 grant will be awarded to a hunger relief organization that the recipient is associated with.
The Ryan Prechel Hunger Relief Scholarship is available to students who are involved with a hunger relief organization. A strong preference will be given to students involved with hunger relief organizations in the greater Chippewa Valley.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients are expected to write a letter of appreciation to Ryan Prechel, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ryan Prechel Scholarship (1691)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
In addition to the scholarship, a grant of $500 will be awarded to an organization, department, or program of the recipient's choosing.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding University Honors student who has demonstrated both a passion for service and exceptional leadership. The recipient should have demonstrated campus, community, and civic involvement and leadership.
Donor Background:
Established by David and Nancy Prechel, Ryan's parents, in recognition of Ryan's exceptional career as a student leader at UW-Eau Claire. Ryan, who was an active participant in the Honors Program, received his bachelor of science degree in computer science with a minor in business administration in 2005. While a student, Ryan coordinated Honors Week activities for many collegiate honor societies, created and maintained honor society web sites, and was a member and leader of numerous honor societies. He twice served as master of ceremonies for the Honors Banquet. In addition, he worked as a computer programmer and web designer, was a student research assistant, and presented a number of research posters at Student Research Day. He also provided leadership for Habitat for Humanity and Two to Tango. After earning the rank of Eagle Scout, he continued his involvement with the Boy Scouts of America by serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 36.
It is this well-rounded example of academic, campus, and community leadership and service to others that his parents seek to recognize and encourage in other students through this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write two separate thank you letters addressed to David and Nancy Prechel and Ryan Prechel, respectively, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Sabra Yule Memorial Scholarship (0791)
One scholarship of $1,300 is available.
Open to second-semester freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior undergraduates preparing to be a preschool, elementary, middle or secondary special education teacher in cognitive disabilities, early intervention or learning disabilities. A GPA of 3.0 is required for application.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
This scholarship is renewable for one additional year provided the recipient maintains good academic standing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Sally and Bill White Elementary Education Scholarship (2829)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding junior or senior student who is majoring in elementary education.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sally and Bill White in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Sally Fischer Scholarship for Minority Women (2533)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is for minority students, including LGBTQ students, with first preference for a student from Wisconsin.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
The scholarship is renewable for up to three more years provided the student maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Donor Background:
Sally Fischer was a 1976 graduate of UW-Eau Claire who majored in English and minored in Speech. She established this scholarship to help deserving minority women successfully complete their degree at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Application:| Admissions Scholarship Application|Sam and Rose Parker Scholarship (6038)
A variable number of scholarships available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student who is active on campus and/or in the local community. Recipients must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of Sam & Rose Parker in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Sandra Lindow Teacher of English and Language Arts Scholarship (2752)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an English & Language Arts Teaching major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher who is a well-rounded student and has a passion for working with children and adolescents. Financial need will be considered, but is not required.
The award is renewable for up to two additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Donor Background:
Sandra Lindow is a 1971 and 1974 graduate of UW-Eau Claire. Her undergraduate study was in English and Education. After graduating summa cum laude, she continued her education and earned her Master of Science degree in teaching English. Sandra also received her reading teacher and reading specialist licenses through classes taken at UW-Eau Claire. Her teaching career spanned 42 years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sandra Lindow in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Schadeberg Family Scholarship (2213)
One award of $1,300 is available.
This scholarship is available to students who have financial need and show a true desire to give back to their community through volunteer work or community services. All service learning projects and volunteering involvement is acceptable, but the intent of the scholarship is to encourage applicants who are involved in volunteering and/or community service with the intent of helping others, not just "padding their resume".
This scholarship is renewable based on continued annual involvement in community service that is benefitting others.
Donor Information:
Terry and Deanna Schadeberg have created this scholarship to help students who help others. Their intention with this scholarship is to give back to the individuals who have a desire to give back to their community because of a true passion to help others.
Terry and Deanna both graduated in 1985, with Terry having earned a degree in Finance and Accounting and Deanna having earned a degree in Elementary Education. This Blugold couple has a strong legacy at UW-Eau Claire with all four of their sons having either attended or graduated from UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Terry and Deanna Schadeberg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Schleppaffin Family Scholarship (6000)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship will be awarded to a continuing student at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County in good standing who demonstrates community involvement and volunteerism. Preference will be given to a student majoring in psychology or education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Schleppaffin Family in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Scholarship for Students in Chemistry and Biology (2563)
A variable number of scholarships up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to a Chemistry or Biology major with a GPA of at least 3.2.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Marilyn Ohm-Smith in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Scott & Jody MacDougal Blugold Promise Scholarship (1967)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will be eligible to receive the $1,000 award for three more years.
Donor Background
Scott MacDougal and his wife, Jody Schuhart, own and manage Cornerstone Billing, a niche billing and software company located in Lincolnshire, IL. Scott is a 1980 UW-Eau Claire graduate who majored in journalism, with minors in Business and Speech. He was president of the journalism society SDX, and active with several other student organizations, as well as The Spectator.
Scott and Jody have two daughters, both of whom received scholarship support from their chosen schools. They decided to provide support for the Blugold Promise Scholarship to help students get needed support to attain a college degree - which will be critical to achieving their life's goals and aspirations.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Scott MacDougal and Jody Schuhart in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Scott Bertzyk WAES (1945)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Scott Bertzyk.
Scott Seawell Memorial Scholarship (1712)
Two scholarships of $3,700 are available.
Awarded to outstanding students majoring in computer science who demonstrate a record of leadership in the major and involvement in campus and community activities. Students may apply for the scholarship in the spring semester of their sophomore year, but recipients must have at least junior standing during the first semester the scholarship is used.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards and a minimum GPA of 3.5 or above.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established to recognize Scott's generosity to higher education and to celebrate his life.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Todd Seawell in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Sentry Insurance Foundation Scholarship (0656)
Eight awards of $2,500 each are available annually for this scholarship.
The Sentry Insurance Foundation will award to incoming freshmen to promote educational opportunities and encourage gifted academic leaders who have chosen to major in any of the following disciplines: business administration, business economics, computer sciences or IS, accounting, finance, and mathematics (actuarial science).
Candidates must rank in the top 15% of their graduating class and show a record of involvement in extracurricular activities, community activities, charitable organizations and other endeavors that indicate significant leadership and outstanding leadership potential.
Financial need will be considered on an informal basis, especially in a tie-breaking situation.
The scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years, as long as the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.3 or above, and continues to pursue a degree in one of the areas listed above. Students who will not be attending for the full academic year in their final senior year are not eligible to receive the full amount of the award.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Sentry Insurance Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Seth Szydel Memorial Scholarship (2945)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is awarded to a Special Education major.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's office scholarship awards standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Szydel Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Shannon Sanford Camp Fire Memorial Fund (0726)
A variable number of scholarships up to $4,500 are available.
This grant provides funding, subject to adjustments based on available resources, to students who have emergency financial need. This is not intended to provide long-range financial aid, but rather funds to meet critical personal needs.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Shaul and Alice Aharoni Family Scholarship (2397)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to Israeli students majoring in the sciences.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Aharoni Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Sherry Anklam Memorial Scholarship (0161)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an Information Systems or Computer Science major in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Preference will be given to students with some involvement in UW-Eau Claire IT related activities or clubs.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship is provided by the Wisconsin River Valley & NE Wisconsin AITP Chapters.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the NE Wisconsin AITP Chapter in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Sherry Macaul Future Educator Scholarship (2836)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a high-achieving and high-ability incoming first-year student who wishes to enter the field of education. The student must be an elementary or secondary education major with a passion for becoming a teacher.
Financial need is not a factor.
The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains in the field of education and in good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sherry Macaul in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Shirley Paulson-Lee Education Scholarship (2547)
One scholarship of $1,750 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding first-generation junior accepted into one of the Teacher Education programs (Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary Education).
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The award is renewable for a second year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Shirley Paulson-Lee in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Shiu-Lan Fung & Gee-Cheung Law WAES (1817)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Kin-Chun and Yuen-Kwan Luk.
SHRM-CP Exam Scholarship (2665)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Awarded to students upon successfully passing the SHRM-CP exam. Recipients must be active members of SHRM. The recipient must initially pay the exam fee and then will receive a partial reimbursement. Student must demonstrate that they have passed the SHRM-CP exam.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Shyam Chadha Mathematics Scholarship (2450)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
In order to be eligible, a student must:
- Be a declared Mathematics major.
- Have completed a minimum of 60 semester credits
- Have earned a minimum of 15 semester credits of mathematics in Math 114, 215, 216 and courses numbered 305 or higher
- Have a cumulative and mathematics GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Be either a junior or senior mathematics major with multi-disciplinary interests.
- A resume and two letters of recommendation are required for consideration.
Donor Background:
Professor Shyam Chadha was a professor of mathematics at UW-Eau Claire from 1984 until he retired in 2014. Dr. Chadha died in October 2016 at the age of 72. Dr. Chadha grew up in India and earned his PhD from University of Delhi. His areas of scholarship were in linear programming and in operations research, which are disciplines that began in World War II. Operations research uses statistical analysis and mathematical modeling to arrive at optimal solutions to complex problems in management and industry. Dr. Chadha published over 30 papers in top academic journals and had an international reputation for his scholarship. Professor Chadha directed several student/faculty collaboration research projects at UWEC. He was the recipient of the UWEC Excellence in Scholarship Award in 2008.
Dr. Chadha was also an accomplished teacher. He is remembered for making his students feel relaxed and comfortable with mathematical challenges and expertly employed the “muddiest point” approach in his teaching, where students are encouraged to reflect on what point in a lecture or lesson seems the most confusing. His patient and peaceful personality made him an exceptional teacher who made a great impact on the lives of his students. The scholarship was established by his wife Dr. Veena Chadha, who was also professor of mathematics at UWEC from 1984 until she retired in 2014.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Chadha Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Simei Tong Mathematics Memorial Scholarship (2659)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a math or bioinformatics major with sophomore standing or higher. Recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.0.
Scholarship Background:
This fund was established in memory of UW-Eau Claire mathematics professor Simei Tong by her daughter and son-in-law. Simei was a mathematics faculty member from 2002 until her death in 2019. Simei was a true educator, who tailored her teaching style to each individual student. Her goal was to help each student be successful in her classes and she adapted her approach to each student, while remaining committed to her goal of helping students love math. In addition to her passion for teaching math, Simei was a true friend and a caring individual who stepped up in leadership roles through a variety of research and volunteer organizations. With this fund, Simei’s family hopes to encourage mathematics majors, particularly women, to love mathematics the way Simei did, as they pursue their own career within the field.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Xiaowen Hogue in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Singing Statesmen Service Scholarship (2413)
One scholarship of $1,500 is available.
This scholarship for UW-Eau Claire tuition and is accompanied by a $500 budget to complete a service project.
The recipient must be a returning member of the UW-Eau Claire Singing Statesmen, have sophomore standing or be in their 3rd semester at UW-Eau Claire, be in good academic standing, have any academic major and have a 3.00 GPA or higher. They must be an ambassador of the Singing Statesmen ensemble to the school and greater community and have demonstrated past service and leadership experience.
The recipient must be the leader (though not necessarily working on his own) of a service project (already in place or planned) during the year the award is received. The project should use music in some way to provide a service to the local or global community and should have an element of community engagement to enhance the public profile of the Singing Statesmen.
Requirements which must be met for the service project are listed below:
- Recipient must provide a progress report to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation by February 1 of the receiving academic year and a final report of the service project must be made for the Voice and Choral Newsletter by the end of the receiving academic year
- For students receiving a stipend or salary from UW-Eau Claire or the Music and Theatre Arts Department, the service project must be separate from their paid work (e.g. – the choral assistant is eligible to apply, but the project must be outside of their paid activities)
The $500 designated annually for the project will remain in the scholarship fund until the service project and budget is approved. The dollar amount approved will then be transferred to an appropriate fund in the Music and Theatre Arts Department and made available for use by the recipient.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Clifford Athorn in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Single Parent Scholarship Program (1084)
Three scholarships from $500 up to $1,500 are available.
Applicants must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing with the potential for academic and career success, be a single custodial parent with dependent children, and demonstrate financial need not met by traditional forms of financial assistance. All scholarship applicants must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office.
Preference is given to returning students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Sophomore Geology Promise Scholarship (2744)
Two scholarships of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore geology major, defined as a student rising into the GEOL 312 (Mineralogy and Petrology I) during the following fall semester. Recipient must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater.
Preference will be given to applications who show a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership potential.
Donor Background:
Curt and Laura Peck established this scholarship to enable students to explore and pursue their passion for Geology. Curt (BS - Geology ’77) and Laura (BA – Special ED ’78) were the first graduates from University in their families and recognize the power that furthering one's education can have on their professional lives, personal lives and provides a worldview that benefits others. Curt fondly remembers the Geology Field Camp experience at Cottonwood Canyon, Lovell, WY under the leadership of Dr. Ron Willis in 1976 as a highlight of the application of his Geology education to the “real world” of rock formations.
Curt graduated from Iowa State University (MS – Earth Science ’80) and began a 36-year career with Chevron Corporation where he worked in Exploration Geology, Development Geology, Research, Chemicals, Refining, Marketing and finished his career with their Environmental Management Company. The last 4 years of his career he supported Chevron’s largest asset in Atyrau, Kazakhstan (Tengiz field) as an Environmental Manager to TengizChevroil. That experience was rewarding both professionally and personally as he made life-long friends with the very gracious, dedicated and inquisitive Kazakh nationals he mentored.
Geology taught Curt critical thinking skills and coupled with developing critical listening skills, implementing problem-solving skills and experience/training at Chevron, allowed him to enjoy a diverse and rewarding career.
"Laura and I are pleased to be able to support the dreams and aspirations of future UWEC Geology students as they find their way though life, always remembering that a helping hand always helps more than the recipient understands." -Curt Peck
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Curt and Laura Peck in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Spectator: David Gordon Reporting Scholarship (1406)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
Designated for a Spectator reporting and/or photography staff member who has demonstrated excellence in reporting and/or photography and has made major contributions of time and effort to the editorial success of The Spectator. The recipient of this award is encouraged to apply and continue on The Spectator staff.
Scholarship Background:
This award was established in honor of Dr. David Gordon, professor and chair of the communication and journalism from 1997-2002, particularly for his efforts in establishing close ties between the department and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association and his success in working with The Washington Post to establish the Ann Devroy Fellowship and the Ann Devroy Memorial Forum.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Suzon Gordon in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Spectator: Henry Lippold Freelance Writing Scholarship (1408)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
Designated for an unpaid or freelance staff writer or reporter who has demonstrated excellence in freelance reporting and has made major contributions of time and effort to the editorial success of The Spectator. The recipient of this award is expected to continue to contribute to The Spectator in the fall.
Scholarship Background:
This award was established in honor of Henry Lippold, who taught for 29 years in the department of communication and journalism and pioneered broadcast journalism education at UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Bill Haupt in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Stacey Hanke Entrepreneurship Student Scholarship (2456)
One scholarship of $3,500 is available.
This scholarship is available to junior or senior students majoring in Management-Entrepreneurship. Recipients must have demonstrated solid academic performance, and involvement in civic or community opportunities on campus or off. Recipients must exhibit leadership in CEO (Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization) or other business management organizations. Must exhibit great communication skills and be able to effectively lead others.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This scholarship is renewable for two additional years provided the recipient maintains successful fulfillment of course requirements and maintains full-time enrollment status.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Stacy Hanke, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Stan & Yvonne Hillestad Scholarship (1731)
One scholarship of $1,300 is available.
Awarded annually to an outstanding mathematics major who has demonstrated great potential as well as financial need, which will be the primary consideration during selection.
At time of application, students must be of sophomore or first semester junior standing and have completed, or be currently enrolled, in Math 216, declare a mathematics teaching major and have both a math and cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. The recipient must be a full-time student who has completed ES 210/211 or 212 with B- or better.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established in 2006 with a generous gift from alumni Stanley and Yvonne Hillestad, lifelong Eau Claire residents.
Stanley graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1958 with a BS degree in mathematics and taught high school mathematics for 28 years. He also played intercollegiate tennis and continued for many years as the Memorial High School tennis coach.
Yvonne attended UW-Eau Claire in the 1950s as part of her nursing education and worked for many years as a nurse in Eau Claire. Yvonne passed away in 2018.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Karla Hillestad in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
STEM Opportunity Fund (2660)
The STEM Opportunity Fund was created with a focus on advancing equity and representation in STEM fields. It aims to help students who are underrepresented in their STEM fields connect to organizations and resources beyond campus to support their academic careers and provide mentorship and community. Students can apply for financial support through Gold for Blugolds for membership in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, and other opportunities involving professional development in STEM fields. Students who are awarded the funds are expected to reflect on and share their experiences.
Stephen Katrosits Memorial Scholarship (2187)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is open to all students declared as art/art history majors and minors with a 3.0 GPA in their major/minor. Applicants should demonstrate a passion of travel as is relates to art, design, and/or art history as well as interest in modern and contemporary art & design. Preference will be given to applicants with a commitment to building and supporting the arts community on and off campus.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
Donor Background:
The Stephen Katrosits Memorial Scholarship was established in 2013 to honor Katrosits' substantial contributions to the department of Art & Design and the Eau Claire community. Dozens of individuals who knew Steve personally contributed donations to make this scholarship possible.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Katrosits Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Stephen Koepp Journalism Internship Fund (1714)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Journalism major applicants must show excellent promise and skill as a journalist, including demonstrated ability for a reporting, editing, print broadcast or online journalism career.
Applicant must have made outstanding contributions to on-campus or community journalism, including reporting, editing, print broadcast or online journalism. Applicant must hold high journalistic standards as demonstrated in previous work as a student.
The internship is available to applicants who have at least one semester remaining in achieving their degree and have not previously been selected for the Koepp Internship or the Devroy Fellowship.
Scholarship Background:
This award has been made available by Stephen J. Koepp, a 1978 Journalism graduate from UW-Eau Claire who continues to engage in a highly successful career as a journalist with Time Inc. Books. Steve's career spans from reporting for the Waunakee Freeman Newspaper to print journalism as Deputy Managing Editor of Time Inc. and to his current position as Editorial Director of Time Inc. Books composing publications for such brands as Time/Life/People/Fortune. Steve has chosen to make this internship possible in appreciation for his start in journalism studies at UW-Eau Claire and the opportunities made available to him since he was awarded his degree.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Stephen Koepp in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Stephen Rosolack Women's Concert Chorale Memorial Scholarship (1293)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicants must be participating in the Women's Concert Chorale for the academic year the award will be given. They do not need to be music majors.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Rosolack, widow of Steve Rosolack, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Stephen Thomas Blugold Promise Scholarship (2717)
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. The award is renewable for up to three more years provided the recipient maintains a GPA of at least 3.0.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Stephen Thomas in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Steve and Julie Henseler Biology Scholarship (1703)
One scholarship of $1,900 is available.
Provides an annual award to an outstanding biology student studying and conducting undergraduate research in any of the areas of biology. The recipient must be an excellent student academically, as well as in the research area, and be engaged in, or planning, a research project.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Steve and Julie Henseler in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Steve Olson Blugold Promise Scholarship (2789)
This scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
One scholarship of $1,000 is available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive a $1,000 scholarship for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Steve Olson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Steven & Christi Johnson WAES (0744)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Steven and Christi Johnson.
Steven R. Thorpe Blugold Support Scholarship (2686)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore student with financial need. Student must have graduated from a high school in Wisconsin.
The scholarship is renewable for two additional years provided the student maintains good academic standing.
Donor Background:
Steven Thorpe is a 1974 Education graduate of UW-Eau Claire. He also holds a Master's of Library Science degree from Florida State University and a JD degree from Mercer University in Macron, GA. While Steven enjoyed his time at UW-Eau Claire, he admits he was not a top academic performer, nor did he have the highest GPA. Steven feels an affinity for helping students who may just need a little extra financial "support" to perform better academically, hence the name of the scholarship. He is honored to be able to give back to his alma mater and support future generations of Blugolds in this way. Steven and his wife, Dayle, live in Delaware and enjoy traveling all over the world together.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Steven Thorpe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Strowig Family Graduate School Assistance Scholarship (2509)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $500 are available.
Applicants must be a current participant in the Student Support Services (SSS) program, have junior or senior status, be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.00 or higher, and intend to pursue a post-baccalaureate degree after graduating from UW-Eau Claire.
Interested students should contact the Student Support Services office in Old Library 2136 for application information. Students will be asked to complete an application explaining the amount requested and the intended use of the funds. Appropriate requests include costs associated with graduate/professional school application fees, admission test preparation, test registration fees, and graduate school visits.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Andrew Strowig, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Student Accounting Society Scholarship (1735)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The recipients must be full-time accounting majors who are members in good standing of the Student Accounting Society (SAS) during both the application term and the preceding term. Exceptions may be allowed for members involved in internships or other official university-approved absences. Priority will be given to more active members -- activity being defined as regular attendance, working in the tutor lab, attending socials, and serving on committees or the Executive Board. GPA may also be considered.
The applicant for the first award must have earned a minimum of 90 credits as of the beginning of the application term. The applicant for the second award must have earned a minimum of 60 credits as of the beginning of the application term.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to UW-Eau Claire Chapter of the Student Accounting Society in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Student Support Services Scholarship (1495)
Two scholarships of $250 are available.
Recipient must be current participant in the Student Support Services (SSS) program at UW-Eau Claire, have junior or senior status, and be in good academic standing with a resident GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must be a continuing student during spring semester, document how they have benefited by their participation in the SSS program at UW-Eau Claire and provide evidence of community or university involvement. Preference given to those who have not received this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Earl Shoemaker in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Student Teacher Support Fund (1496)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $400 are available.
The Student Teacher Support Fund is intended to give financial assistance to Education majors during the semester they are student teaching. The intent is to provide this additional funding to assist the student teachers in covering expenses that may arise while many of them are off campus, away from Eau Claire, and not able to work while student teaching full-time. Students must contact the Teacher Education program office and request support to help with these expenses. The funding will be applied as a scholarship during the semester when the recipient is in the student teaching assignment.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Students of Dr. 'O' Chemistry Scholarship (1057)
One scholarship of $3,300 is available.
The highly preferred type of student to receive this scholarship is not necessarily the one with the best academic standing or GPA. A 2.50 cumulative GPA would suffice. An ideal candidate would be a chemistry major who is a good academic student, but one who "needs a boost"; a "marginal" person with real potential. A person with "a fire in their belly" to succeed in chemistry and one who illustrates tenacity and desire. Applicants must be continuing students and have completed at least one semester of study at UWEC, with at least 45 credits earned toward a chemistry liberal arts or chemistry-ACS major. Applicants must have a realistic aspiration to pursue graduate study.
There is a soft preference for underrepresented students in the field of Chemistry.
The scholarship should provide to the recipient the opportunity to participate in a collaborative scholarly endeavor with a faculty mentor, rather than seek additional external subsistence employment.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Purgett with a copy to Dr. Leo Ochrymowycz in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Sue Noack Communication Sciences and Disorders Scholarship (2950)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding graduate student in communication sciences and disorders. Preference will be given to a first generation, underrepresented/underserved and/or non-traditional students. A new recipient will be selected each year.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background: Sue Noack received her Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders in 1983. As a Speech and Language Pathologist for the past 40 years, she has seen the impact her profession has on the lives of those she has served along with the personal rewards it offers. It is privilege to offer a scholarship to a graduate student interested in pursuing this rewarding career.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Sue Noack in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Susan J. Bruce Single Parent Scholarship (0997)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Recipient must be a single parent who needs financial assistance and has potential for success in academics and a career. Student must have a FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid office.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Susan K. Perry-Lindle Veteran's Scholarship (2976)
One scholarship of $1,250 is available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
First preference is for a student who has served in the United States military, and a second preference is for a dependent of a veteran of the United States military.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years if recipient remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Susan Perry-Lindle in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Susan M. Conley Education Scholarship (2807)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to outstanding junior or senior students who are majoring in education. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Information:
There's more than something to be said about intangibles: caring, commitment, drive, passion, creativity. Intangibles are often the difference between good and great. If you're all about that, you're like Susan M. Conley (UWEC '77). Sue moved to New York City in the early 1980s to teach students (and first-time parents) at a private school for early childhood - not knowing it would be for her entire career.
Administration and colleagues have said she was not only an exceptional teacher, but that her style and skills helped establish the school's elite reputation. Her commitment really showed when there was a barrier to teaching a student. She brought in experts in developmental problems and learning disabilities to overcome it. Then she applied what she learned through the process to help others. Sue also overcame obstacles with music - long before it was a teaching method - and it became her passion. She and her guitar opened ears and minds of students for decades. She extended that musical connection beyond her classroom, working with adults and children with disabilities at the non-profit Daniel's Music Foundation from its beginnings. Cancer took Sue away in 2021, but the perception of the world by the students she shaped lives on.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Friends of Susan Conley in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Susan Wisnewski Music Scholarship (2296)
This scholarship is available to music majors emphasizing in Piano who are from a rural area. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 in order to be eligible to receive the scholarship.
Donor Background:
Susan (Berseth) Wisnewski was born December 7, 1939 in Stanley, WI. She was a very passionate woman full of life. Her love for her family and friends was endless. Second was her lifelong dedication to teach and put the love of music into people. Susan herself was an accomplished pianist and organist. She taught piano for over forty years. Her students ranged in age from nine to adulthood. Most of them were from Stanley and went on to major in music and remain musically inclined.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Fred Wisnewski in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Suzanne Luger WAES (1137)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Suzanne Luger.
Suzanne Strowig Nursing Scholarship (2916)
Two scholarships of $5,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to two graduate nursing students in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. This scholarship can be renewed for a second year should the applicant maintain satisfactory progress toward their graduate degree.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the family of Sue Strowig in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
SVA Accounting Scholarship (1705)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Open to full-time public accounting majors in their junior or senior year, who are residents of the SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. (SVA) service area (Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois) and who intend to establish careers in public accounting. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.00, demonstrate leadership and participate in extra-curricular activities. Consideration will be given to an SVA intern.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to CEO at SVA Certified Public Accountants, S.C. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Taminiau-Warloski Memorial Scholarship (1064)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded a sophomore or above majoring in history, art, or jazz studies to recognize, encourage and reward students who have demonstrated a broad cultural perspective beyond their chosen major. Students who have combined such an outlook with a record of community service and strong ethical standards are favored for the award. In selecting the recipient, emphasis is to be placed on the qualities of character and commitment to the humanities rather than on GPA or other criteria.
Donor Background:
Dr. Ronald Warloski taught in the history department from 1964-1998, and was chair from 1991-97. Not satisfied with using the classroom merely to impart knowledge, he continually explored ways to prod his students to think critically and assume responsibility for the moral implications of their judgments. He was especially known for his popular class on Nazi Germany.
Ronald's wife, Johanna, is the daughter of Jan and Maria Taminiau, for whom the scholarship was originally established. Jan and Maria lived in the Netherlands, where Jan was a well-known businessman. Jan had a life-long interest in history, read across a broad area of interests, and visited many historical and archeological sites while traveling. Maria studied art as a young woman and continued to be interested in art and music her entire life.
Both Jan and Maria had a strong value system in which religion was important, and they encouraged community involvement and civic responsibility in others. When they visited UW-Eau Claire, they most appreciated its emphasis on the liberal arts, particularly the humanities.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Johanna Warloski in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Taylor Tremain GIS Scholarship (2832)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student from an underrepresented and under-served background who is majoring in geography, has completed GIS I, and is enrolled in or has completed GIS II. The scholarship can also be awarded to a student with any major who is from an underrepresented and under-served background and is pursuing the GIS certificate. Financial need is considered, but not required. The recipient should be a sophomore student or above.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Taylor Tremain in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
TCB Blugold Promise Scholarship (2905)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire will receive a $1,000 scholarship for three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Thomas and Charlene in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Ted and Valeria Lipinski Blugold Promise Scholarship (1783)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This Blugold Promise has the preference for a student that grew up on a Wisconsin farm. If this preference cannot be met, the second preference is a student from a rural part of Clark County.
A first generation student is also preferred but not required.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $500 scholarship their sophomore year.
Scholarship Background:
This endowed scholarship was established by Neil Lipinski and Joanne Pappas in memory of Neil's parents and the values they instilled in their children on the importance of receiving an education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Neil Lipinski and Joanne Pappas in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tekla K. Bekkedal Scholarship (1273)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in education.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Terry A. Oxley Music Education Scholarship (2472)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding woodwind music education major who is actively participating in a performing group/ensemble. The awardee may be in any year of their education, but may not receive the scholarship while student teaching.
If more than one outstanding woodwind students meet this criteria, financial need will be the tie-breaker.
Donor Background:
Terry Oxley created this scholarship for two primary reasons: to assist outstanding woodwind music education majors in achieving their goal of teaching music and to thank UW-Eau Claire for the outstanding undergraduate music education he received at the University. After graduating from UW-Eau Claire in 1972, he taught in the Amery and Rhinelander Public School systems and attended graduate school, ultimately being awarded the Doctor of Arts degree in Wind Conducting and Clarinet from the University of Northern Colorado. Following a twenty-four year career as Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, he has retired. Terry is glad for the opportunity to help others achieve their dreams and careers in music education.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Oxley in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Terry and Deanna Schadeberg Scholarship (2993)
Two scholarships of $3,500 are available.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Terry and Deanna both graduated in 1985, with Terry having earned a degree in Finance and Accounting and Deanna having earned a degree in Elementary Education. This Blugold couple has a strong legacy at UW-Eau Claire with all four of their sons having either attended or graduated from UW-Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Terry and Deanna Schadeberg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Terry Balding Biology Award (1000)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Available to biology majors who will have junior or senior standing at the beginning of the upcoming fall semester. Students should have at least a 3.2 GPA. The student must demonstrate evidence of extensive/intensive bird watching, insect collecting, plant collecting, hunting/fishing, or herptile collecting with captive specimens, etc. These activities must have been from an inquisitive standpoint -- not because they were a required project for school, 4H, girl/boy scouts, etc. The student should intend to become a naturalist or work at a nature-related career.
If childhood experiences cannot be mentioned, then one of the following substitutes may be used:
1.) Must have taken or be enrolled in Biology 321 (Ecology) and either Biology 356 (Wisconsin Wildlife) or Biol 345 (Invertebrate Zoology);
2.) Must have taken, or be enrolled in, a plant taxonomy course such as Biololgy 331 (Trees and Shrubs) or Biology 325 (Taxonomy of the Vascular Plants);
3.) Must have taken at least one of the following: Biology 311 (Entomology), Biology 329 (Conservation Biology), Biology 340 (Ornithology), Biology 365 (Animal Behavior), Biology 379 (Ichthyology), Biology 410 (Mammalogy).
Candidates must have a recommendation letter from a field-oriented biologist from UW-Eau Claire. The person recommending the student must consider moral character and love of the outdoors manifested before college.
Financial need may only be used when two candidates are otherwise tied and need must be verified by the Financial Aid office.
A former scholarship winner may receive the award a second time if no other qualified candidates are recommended.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Terry Balding in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Terry Wells CPIM Scholarship (1439)
A variable number of scholarships from $200 up to $1,000 are available.
The scholarship is awarded when a student passes the CPIM Exam 1 and/or CPIM Exam 2. To be eligible for the scholarship, student must also be an active APICS member (demonstrated in a number of ways including board member, committee chair, case participant).
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Tessa Pecha Pre-Professional Kinesiology Scholarship (2506)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to Kinesiology and Athletic Training majors who intend to pursue graduate level work in a pre-professional health program. Financial need is not considered.
Donor Background:
Tessa Pecha is a 2008 graduate of the UW-Eau Claire kinesiology department. Upon graduation, Tessa received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and is a practicing physical therapist at Northwoods Physical Therapy in Altoona.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tessa Pecha, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
The Edith O'Connor Scholarship in French (0153)
One scholarship of $350 is available.
This scholarship is available to French majors or minors with at least junior standing and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Catherine O'Connor in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
The John M. Kildahl Family Scholarship (0052)
Two scholarships of $750 are available.
The recipient must be a nursing major and accepted into the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UW-Eau Claire. The student must be full-time, a citizen of the United States of America and if a junior student is not selected, the Committee may make a one-year award to a senior, graduate or RN/BSN completion student.
The recipient should demonstrate good potential for a career in nursing.
Financial need may be considered.
A junior recipient may be granted another award in the senior year if satisfactory progress has been made.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of John Kildahl in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
The King Family Scholarship in Materials Science (2366)
One scholarship of $700 is available.
Recipients must be Materials Science majors who have completed at least one MSE or MSCI course numbered 300 or above (or be enrolled in such a course in the semester of application) and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference given to:
- Students who have demonstrated financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards
- Participation in Faculty-student research
- Non-traditional students
- First generation college students
Other factors taken into consideration include: campus involvement, materials science program involvement, and an articulated plan for what the applicant wants to do after graduation.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. and Mrs. Thomas King and Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Theran P. Riedel Scholarship (2811)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to a junior chemistry major who is enrolled full-time and is in good academic standing. Recipients should demonstrate a keen interest and proficiency in research and willingness to collaborate with others in the field. Financial need is not required.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship is established and funded by his family to honor the memory and work of Theran P. Riedel. Theran completed his undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating with a degree in chemistry in 2007. While a student, he worked in the lab under the direction of Dr. Marc McEllistrem and with Dr. McEllistrem's recommendation, also spent one summer in the lab at the University of Minnesota in the Research Experiences for Undergraduate Program. Dr. James Phillips also served as a mentor.
Theran went on to earn his PhD in atmospheric chemistry from the University of Washington and completed post- doctoral work at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Upon completion of his education, Theran was employed in the research division of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Theran lived his life with quiet focus, good humor, and a positive attitude for learning and embracing new experiences. He had a curiosity that made science a natural fit for him; his professional accomplishments and spirit of collaboration are documented in many articles published in well-respected scientific journals. In 2019 he received an EPA Commendable Service Award for his collaboration with multiple states on PFAS concerns.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Terri and Tom Riedel in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thomas & Barbara Lilly Memorial Scholarship (2524)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student with a minimum of sophomore standing who is planning to study abroad in Europe and is majoring in art history, history, art, music, education, or nursing. The applicant needs to be enrolled the semester the scholarship is awarded and must be participating in an international study experience at some point during the academic year the scholarship is awarded. Applicants need to include an essay explaining their study abroad plans and how they will use the travel experience to enhance their academic studies. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
The funding will be made available at the start of the semester of the study abroad experience.
Financial need is a consideration but not a requirement.
Donor Background:
This fund was established with memorial contributions received at the passing of Tom Lilly on January 27, 2018. His wife of 53 years, Barbara, died November 2, 2013.
Tom was a professor emeritus of art history at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he taught from 1967-1996. He was best known for the many international art tours he took with hundreds of students, giving students an amazing breadth of perspective on art around the world. Barbara worked as an LPN and a pharmacy technician at Sacred Heart Hospital for many years. Together Barb and Tom were loving parents to their wonderful children, Catherine, Michael and Timothy. They also had three grandchildren they adored.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Lilly Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thomas & Jeannie Flesch WAES (0733)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Thomas and Jeannie Flesch.
Thomas & Mavis J Gunderson Blugold Promise Scholarship (1715)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from a high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire..
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Preference is given to an applicant who is a first generation college student.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $2,000 scholarship their sophomore year.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Ann Thornburg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thomas & Rita Cheng WAES (1830)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Thomas and Rita Cheng.
Thomas and Barbara Johnson Accounting Scholarship (1937)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Recipient must be a full-time accounting major who has completed an internship with WIPFLI or who has been selected for an internship with WIPFLI, with at least junior status who has completed Accounting 301 and has a GPA of 3.0 or above. Recipient must have demonstrated significant participation in University, College, department, or community organizations and must have potential for leadership as displayed by these activities, and have the ability and desire to enter the public accounting profession.
If there are no qualified applicants who have completed or will be completing an internship with WIPFLI, any outstanding accounting major from Wisconsin who fulfills the other requirements may be considered for this award.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established in 2009 by Thomas and Barbara Johnson of Hudson, WI. Tom, a 1975 UW-Eau Claire accounting graduate, was the managing partner for WIPFLI's accounting office in Menomonie. Barb, a 1974 education major and community volunteer, is a native of Eau Claire. They met while students at Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Thomas and Barbara Johnson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thomas and Susan Parks MSS LLC Scholarship (2410)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
This scholarship is for students demonstrating Multicultural Student Services engagement at UW-Eau Claire.
Recipients must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Multicultural Student Services faculty may require the recipient to also complete tutoring or mentoring activities during the year in which the award is made. The Multicultural Student Services office will be responsible for monitoring this activity and determining if the recipient has fulfilled their obligation.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Thomas and Susan Parks in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thomas Bane and Nancy Williams-Bane Federal Service Scholarship (2661)
A variable number of scholarships from $1,000 up to $4,000 are available.
This award supports students who plan to use their college education to gain a position in the U.S. military or Federal Civil Service. Recipients must have attended, or be on contract to attend, an officer's commissioning program for any of the military services, or be on an active military contract.
Recipients must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior student enrolled full time in good academic standing. Recipients must also have financial need and demonstrate interest in careers in the U.S. military or Federal Civil Service with the Department of Defense or the intelligence community.
Preference will be given to students with a declared major or minor in history, social studies, political science or criminal justice.
This scholarship is renewable for up to three years as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing.
Donor Background:
Tom earned a BA in History from UW-Eau Claire in 1980 and was a letter winner in both football and track. Upon graduation, he entered the US Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant in the field artillery and later transitioned into the Command and Control Systems occupational specialty. While stationed in California, Tom met and married the former Nancy Williams who was then attending San Diego State University. She graduated from SDSU with a BA in Fashion Merchandising. During Tom’s 20-year Marine Corps career, they were stationed in eight different locations to include a three-year assignment in Stuttgart, Germany and Washington, DC.
Tom earned a Master’s in Military Studies from the Marine Corps University while he was on active duty at the Marine Corps’ Command and Staff College and Nancy earned a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Master of Business Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University. Because of the broad exposure to different work opportunities, Nancy embraced serving her country in a number of leadership roles as a defense contractor. Despite her original interest in fashion merchandising, Nancy found an aptitude for managing information technology programs for the Departments of the Army and Navy.
When Tom retired from the Marine Corps in 2000, he too found a calling in managing IT projects as a Defense Contractor. For the past decade, Tom made another shift in career interests and has dedicated his energy towards managing a large contractor team of Intelligence and Operations Analysts supporting US and coalition forces in Afghanistan. This work included four separate deployments to Afghanistan as the Country Lead for the program. Tom and Nancy found their career trajectories took them in very different places than what they originally planned after college graduation in the 1980s. They are excited to share their experiences with promising students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Thomas and Nancy Bane in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thomas Bergmann Human Resource Scholarship (1468)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $2,500 are available.
The recipient must be a junior or first-semester senior human resources management major. Must be an active member of the student chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management and show potential for leadership within the field of human resources management. Must have a minimum GPA of at least 2.75.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Established in 2003 by the family of Dr. Thomas J. Bergmann, UW-Eau Claire assistant dean for student affairs and director of research. Dr. Bergmann joined the faculty of the UW-Eau Claire College of Business in 1975. In addition to serving as assistant dean, Dr. Bergmann was a professor in management and marketing where he taught undergraduate, graduate and continuing education courses in human resource management, compensation theory and administration, mentoring, teamwork, training, development, and leadership. He served as faculty adviser for the student chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management. Dr. Bergmann was the recipient of the UW-Eau Claire Excellence in Scholarship Award in 1991 and the Faculty/Academic Staff Member Excellence in Service-Learning Award in 2003 in recognition of his mentoring dozens of service-learning students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. Marilyn Bergmann in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thomas Lake Blugold Promise Scholarship (2839)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming first-year student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Recipients must be majoring in economics.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, and continue to major in economics will receive $1,000 renewal awards for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Thomas Lake in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thomas Lake Economics Student Scholarship for Collaborative Research (1708)
One scholarship of $2,100 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student majoring in economics who is engaged in or preparing to participate in a collaborative research project with a faculty mentor. The recipient must be participating in the research project during the year the scholarship is received.
Financial need is a consideration and should be a determining factor if all qualities are equal among applicants.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Thomas Lake, a 1995 UW-Eau Claire economics graduate living in Minnetonka, MN with a long history of generosity in support of his alma mater. Tom, an avid jazz lover, has worked in the financial services industry his entire career. His educational experiences at UW-Eau Claire, especially his connection to faculty mentors such as Dr. Duane Oyen, motivated him to fund this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Lake in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Thrivent Live Generously Actuarial Science Scholarship (2884)
One scholarship of $2,500 is available.
The scholarship should be awarded to a student of current (at the time of application and selection) sophomore status, (meaning they have completed between 30 and 59 credits). The recipient must be a declared actuarial science major and be legally able to work in the United States. Preference will be given to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Financial need is not required.
Criteria that are also to be used in determining the recipient are the number of actuarial professional exams completed, actuarial internship experience(s), and demonstrated leadership.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Thrivent, Attn: Christine Kaupa in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tillie Olsen Creative Writing Award (1502)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Offered for an outstanding fiction or creative non-fiction submission by a student whose work explores progressive gender relationships. The award can be to an undergraduate or graduate student, with preference (but not exclusively) for a student with freshman or sophomore status (fewer than 60 credits). Submissions could have been written for a course, an interdisciplinary research paper or project, or independently.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Patti See to honor Tillie Olsen. Olsen, highly praised author of Tell Me a Riddle, Silences, and Yonnondio, writes about people who have been denied the opportunity to express and develop themselves because of their class, sex, or ethnicity. She is regarded as one of the earliest spokespersons for the contemporary women’s movement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Patti See in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tim and Carol Olson Scholarship (2925)
Two scholarships of $4,000 are available.
This scholarship is awarded to two incoming freshman students, one student from Mosinee High School and one student from Regis High School.
Recipient financial need determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation scholarship award standards is considered but not required.
These awards are renewable for an additional 3 years provided the student maintains good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire.
Donor Background:
Tim and Carol Olson both received undergraduate degrees from UW-Eau Claire in 1981 and Tim completed his MBA in 1987 from UW-EC. Tim taught in the Management Information Systems Department at UW-Eau Claire from 1984 to 1988. Two of their sons also graduated from UW Eau Claire.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tim and Carol Olson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tom & Rita Cheng Blugold Promise Scholarship (3010)
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire, is a first-generation college student from a rural Wisconsin community.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain full-time enrollment and good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, will receive $1,000 renewal awards for up to three additional years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tom and Rita Cheng in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tom and Karen Lansing Scholarship (2165)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has graduated from high school in Wisconsin, been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire and demonstrates significant financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid Office.
First preference for each award is for students who are descendants of Tom and Karen's parents, Richard and Ann Lansing and Francs Markotic. Descendants must contact Admissions to self-identify by February 1st.
One award has a second preference for a student from West Allis Central High School, and the other award has a second preference for a student from Prentice or Phillips, WI, or Price County, WI. If these preferences is not met, the scholarship committee should let the scholarship go unawarded.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$1,000 award during freshman year, recipients who have a successful freshman year and maintain good academic standing, according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire, by the end of their first year will receive a $500 scholarship their sophomore year, if they continue to demonstrate financial need.
Donor Background:
Dr. Thomas Lansing graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1978 with a degree in general science in education. He then completed his dentistry degree at Marquette University in 1982. Dr. Lansing is a retired dentist, inventor, and successful entrepreneur.
Karen Lansing graduated from UW-Stout with a degree in design and communications in 1978 and completed her MBA in 1987 at St. Thomas.
The Lansings enjoy spending time traveling and at their cabin.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tom and Karen Lansing in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tom and Susan Touchett Blugold Promise Scholarship (1998)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$3,000 award available for freshman year. Recipients who maintain good academic standing according to the standards at UW-Eau Claire will receive a $3,000 scholarship for three more years.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tom and Susan Touchett in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tom and Susan Touchett Scholarship (2427)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $4,500 are available.
Shall be awarded to an undergraduate student who is active in the Hmong Student Association with financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards. Preference will be given to a first-generation college student and students with high FAFSA verified financial need. The scholarship is available for freshmen through senior level students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Tom and Susan Touchett in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tom Grewe Fine Arts Scholarship (1245)
One scholarship of $1,400 is available.
The applicant should be a UW-Eau Claire declared Bachelor of Fine Arts major with an emphasis in art. The scholarship is to be awarded in the applicant's junior or senior year of study. The applicant must have an overall GPA of C+ (2.5) and a GPA of B+ (3.5) in their major area of study. This scholarship is to be given based on merit and not need. It is to be a one-time award. The award is in recognition of the applicant's academic standing and their ability to develop excellent social relations with staff and fellow students. Preference should be given for those students who are from the greater Chippewa Valley area, but the award is not limited to that area.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established by Tom Grewe to recognize his appreciation and fondness for the Art Department. After retirement from his life-long, successful career as a dentist, he pursued his artistic skills and interests by taking many classes in the Art department. He was known for his talent in sculpture and his artistic accomplishments were displayed in the Foster Art Gallery during the Juried Art Show. Tom's interest in assisting those students who are not eligible for other funding sources provided the impetus for this Fine Arts Scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bradley Grewe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tom Grewe History Scholarship (2782)
One scholarship of $800 is available.
This scholarship shall be awarded to a UW-Eau Claire student majoring in history in the applicant's sophomore or junior year of study. The applicant must have an overall GPA of C+ (2.5) and a GPA of B+ (3.5) in their major area of study. This scholarship is to be given based on merit and not need. The award is in recognition of the applicant's academic standing and their ability to develop excellent social relations with staff and fellow students. Preference should be given for those students who are from the greater Chippewa Valley area, but the award is not limited to that area.
The scholarship may be renewed for one additional year provided the previous criteria are met.
Donor Background:
Dr. Tom Grewe was an Eau Claire native who practiced dentistry for decades in a practice started by his father and uncle. He was known far and wide simply as "Doctor Tom." Doctor Tom died on November 25, 2020.
Tom was an excellent student and athlete in high school as well as being an active Boy Scout, eventually becoming an Eagle Scout. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he received his undergraduate and dental degree. He was an active community leader and a founding member of the Eau Claire Community Foundation.
After Tom retired, he enjoyed traveling and hunting. He also enrolled in art and history courses at UW-Eau Claire, eventually establishing the Tom Grewe Fine Arts Scholarship with the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. For many years Tom traveled around much of the United States and overseas with history classmates under the guidance of UW-Eau Claire History Professor Paulis Lazda.
Tom was a generous supporter of student success at UW-Eau Claire. His 22 years of giving to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation resulted in more than $85,000 for scholarships to outstanding students. Even in death, Dr. Tom continued to give. In 2021, the Grewe Family Fund with the Eau Claire Community Foundation provided $25,000 to endow this history scholarship for UW-Eau Claire students.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bradley Grewe in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Travelers Actuarial Scholarship (1878)
Three scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Applicant must be a declared actuarial science major and have at least 30 credits. Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible. An applicant must also be legally eligible to work in the United States. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred. Additional criteria include, but are not limited to: number of actuarial professional exams completed, actuarial internship experience, and leadership experience. Selection will be made based upon material submitted, and input from the actuarial faculty regarding performance in courses.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Travelers Insurance in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Travelers Information Systems Scholarship (1652)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Awarded to a full-time information systems student when applying and receiving the award. Recipients must be US citizens or have official authorization to study in the United States, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2, have completed at least 60 credits by the end of the receiving semester, and be returning as a full-time IS major the following semester.
Special consideration shall be given to female students or those from multicultural backgrounds. Other considerations include past academic record, work experience, extra-curricular activities, and future plans.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Travelers Companies Inc. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Tri-County Medical Alliance-ENPH (0113)
One scholarship of $350 is available.
For students in the environmental public health and public health program.
Thank You Letter Instructions: No thank you letter is required.
Tri-County Medical Alliance-HCAD (0113)
One scholarship of $200 is available.
For students majoring in health care administration.
Thank You Letter Instructions: No thank you letter is required.
Tri-County Medical Alliance-Nursing (0113)
One scholarship of $350 is available.
For students majoring in nursing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: No thank you letter is required.
Twila Duxbury Jacobson Educational Scholarship (2382)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Recipient must be a junior or senior student who has been admitted into the Education Program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Twila Duxbury graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a teaching degree when Old Main, Schofield Hall, held all of the classes. Shortly after graduation, she married Don Jacobson who had just walked over the stage at the university in River Falls with a teaching degree also. Together they raised ten children ALL of whom followed the educational path to be teachers, principals, and superintendents. Eight of those children received their diplomas from this university. When the Jacobson family gets together, the topic for discussion often turns to education and frequently to UWEC in particular. This family of educators has decided to celebrate Mom’s birthday each year with a scholarship to a Blugold who has chosen education as a profession.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Family of Twila Duxbury Jacobson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Underwood Everett Study Abroad Scholarship (1989)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Awarded to a deserving and promising student who will be participating in a study abroad experience. Applicant must be accepted into the UW-Eau Claire study abroad program.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Bill Underwood graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1993 with a degree in political science. He participated in a study abroad program to Honduras as part of an art history grant, and was a swimmer. Bill has a law degree from the University of Oregon and currently works as senior corporate counsel for Target.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter and a letter reflecting on their study abroad experience addressed to Mr. William Underwood in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Univar USA Scholarship (0164)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicant must be a junior pursuing a major in Chemistry-Business, have had at least a one year residency at UW-Eau Claire, and have an interest in, and potential for, a career in the chemical industry.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Univar is a leading global distributor of industrial and specialty chemicals, with an extensive network of over 260 distribution facilities in North America, Europe, Asia- Pacific, and Latin America, and additional sales offices in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. They serve over 115,000 customers in more than 115 countries, representing nearly every major industry and a highly diverse set of end markets. As a world leader in chemical distribution, Univar is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen with a global focus on safety, health, the environment, and sustainability.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to 'Dear Friends' at Univar USA in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
University Area Housing Scholarship (1672)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is offered by University Area Housing to students who are tenants in good standing. Awarded to a student with a record of solid academic performance, meaning a 3.00 GPA or higher. The applicant must be living in University Area Housing and currently enrolled the semester the scholarship is received.
This is a non-renewable scholarship.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to University Area Housing in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
University Staff Scholarship (1211)
One scholarship of $600 is available.
Each year, any University Staff, University Staff Project, or University Staff Temporary member at UW-Eau Claire, whether active or retired, will be eligible to nominate one student if they meet the following criteria: the student must attend UW-Eau Claire full time; if the student is returning, they must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. A student may be nominated once per year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The amount of the scholarships and number of awards will vary, depending upon the amount in the endowed scholarship fund. If there is a recognition reception, the recipient will be requested to attend and accept a scholarship certificate.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the University Staff Funding Committee in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
University Theatre Scholarship (0174)
One scholarship of $450 is available.
Must be a declared theatre arts major or minor. This scholarship is to assist new or continuing students who show promise in theater arts.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
University Women's Association Emergency Grant (0119)
A variable number of scholarships up to $2,000 are available.
Income from the fund will be used to provide emergency grant funds to deserving students so identified by the Financial Aid office. Preference will be given to nontraditional students in emergency situations, including medical emergencies, transportation emergencies or any severe financial incident that might cause the student to withdraw from classes.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
US Bank Excellence Awards (Excellence)
A variable number of scholarships are available.
This scholarship will be used to award the Student Excellence Awards. These awards are provided through funding donated by US Bank.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
UW BigShow Scholarship (6064)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a new or returning student, full-time enrollment, in good academic standing.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mark Conrad in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Promise Scholarship (UWEC)
Eight scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to incoming first-year students who have graduated from a Wisconsin high school.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
UW-Eau Claire First Generation Scholarship (2893)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This award will go to a student who is in the first generation in their family to attend a university.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the First Generation Scholarship Committee in care of Jodi Thesing-Ritter in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
UWEC-BC Faculty Diversity Scholarship (6039)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to first year or continuing full-time students. In order to be considered for this scholarship applicants should include a section in the essay explaining how they will enhance the campus' diversity. Financial need will be taken into consideration.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Faculty in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
UWEC-BC Faculty Humanities & Social Science Scholarship (6040)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to a continuing full-time student majoring in one of the Humanities or Social Science fields who will have completed at least 12 credits by the end of the current academic year. A cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 is required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to UWEC-BC Faculty in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
UWEC-BC Foundation Board Return-to-Learn Scholarship (6061)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to incoming or continuing students who have had a break of at least 2 years in their education and demonstrate initiative. There is one fall award and one spring award.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Members of UWEC-BC Foundation in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
UWEC-BC Foundation Board Scholarship (6061)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to continuing students in good academic standing who will have completed at least 12 credits by the end of the academic year.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Members of UWEC-BC Foundation in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
UWEC-BC Foundation Emeritus Board Scholarship (6060)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to continuing students in good academic standing who will have completed at least 12 credits by the end of the academic year.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Emeritus Members of UWEC-BC Foundation in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
UWECBC Proud Scholarship (UWEC)
Four scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It is awarded to incoming first-year students who were enrolled in and completed college coursework from UW-Eau Claire - Barron County while in high school with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Eligible students must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class or have a 3.5 high school GPA if class rank percentile is unavailable.
Proud to continue the tradition of commitment to education!
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Valaria Kopplin Wilbur Memorial Scholarship (0046)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
Recipient must be a self-supporting adult student or an adult of a self-supporting family unit attending as a full-time junior or senior undergraduate carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours or is a graduate student carrying a minimum of 9 credit hours. Student must be from Northwestern Wisconsin, preferably from the Fall Creek High School.
Student must maintain a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Financial need must be documented. Preference will be given to those who do not have adequate financial aid or scholarship resources available. Use of the scholarship is restricted to tuition or other expenses through UW-Eau Claire (tuition credit awarded, not cash).
This scholarship is renewable.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Lorna Wilbur Wilson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Van Wie Organizational Communication Scholarship (1906)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Applicant must be a communication major with an organizational communication emphasis.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Donor Background:
William Van Wie graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1995 with a degree in communication and journalism.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to William and Amanda Van Wie in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Veda Stone Scholarship (0151)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to a Native American member of a federally recognized tribe in good academic standing who has demonstrated artistic talent and is pursuing a degree in an artistic discipline, including visual, performing and literary arts.
Preference will be shown for Wisconsin residents and members of Wisconsin tribes.
The Awards Committee reserves the right not to issue an award if no qualified applicants submit an application.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Family of Veda Stone in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Vera Nelson Nursing Scholarship (0129)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
The recipient must be accepted into the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and be a permanent resident originally from Chippewa County who plans to remain in the county after graduation.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Elvira "Vera" Hanson Nelson was born in 1919 in Hallie, Wisconsin, a small rural area between Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls. Her parents were immigrants of Norway, and she was one of five sisters and a brother. Unusual for the times, her father insisted that all of the girls be educated for a career. Vera received her nursing degree from Luther Hospital, as did two of her sisters. After graduating in 1941, she joined the Navy as a nurse, working in Chicago and later in San Diego for her tour of duty in World War II. She returned to the Chippewa Valley to work at a hospital, then the Northern Colony in Chippewa Falls, which is now known as the Northern Wisconsin Center for the Developmentally Disabled. Vera was known throughout the community for her kindness and compassionate care of the Colony residents and for her group of elderly acquaintances. She visited many elderly friends in their homes, washed their hair and helped with some basic home health care needs. She retired in 1983.
Vera married Ernest Nelson, a 1943 education grad and they had three children. Her children wish to reward a compassionate, giving Nursing student that emulates their mother's life of loving care, service and selflessness.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Nelson Family in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Vernon J. Gingerich Foreign Language Scholarship (1381)
One scholarship of $900 is available.
Recipient must be accepted to the UW-Eau Claire, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be approved for a study abroad program in a native French-speaking environment.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Vicki J. Harry Psychology Scholarship (1068)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The recipient must be a psychology major with junior standing and academic potential to complete a bachelor's degree. The recipient must have professional commitment and one year of service or employment experience serving individuals with exceptional needs, and career goals related to service of individuals with exceptional needs.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to David Harry and Nancy Kerkvliet in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Vicki Lord & James Roy Larson CSD Research Award (0277)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This award is for a student in the second year of their graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders who is completing a research-based thesis. It is intended to encourage quality research.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Vicki Lord Larson, PhD, CCC-SLP, was University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire chancellor emerita. She received her bachelor's, masters, and doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she met her husband Jim. Jim was her source of support and encouragement throughout her career. He passed away in 2004. Vicki passed away in 2019.
Both Vicki and James were strong supporters of higher education and the advancement of research in a chosen discipline.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb, executor of the Vicki Lord Larson Estate, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Vicki Lord Larson & James R. Larson Biomedical Innovator Scholarship (2538)
One scholarship of $8,000 is available.
This scholarship is available to a high-achieving incoming UW-Eau Claire student who demonstrates strong potential for success in their undergraduate courses as well as passion for a career in medicine, health or biomedical sciences, aligned with the mission of the Mayo Clinic Health System.
The scholarship also provides the recipient access to a Mayo research experience during their UW-Eau Claire career. The recipient will participate in various activities and programs connected to the UW-Eau Claire/Mayo Research Collaboration, will speak annually about their research and academic activity, and will present their research to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board at least once during their undergraduate career.
Recipients who continue to demonstrate commitment to pursuing a degree and career path in medicine, health or biomedical sciences and maintain a 3.5 GPA will be eligible for renewals at $8,000 each year for up to three more years.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dr. Sally Webb, executor of the Vicki Lord Larson Estate, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Victoria and Scott Brown Nursing Scholarship (2583)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to a student in good standing enrolled in the nurse educator program, licensed to practice in Wisconsin, active in a professional nursing organization and with demonstrated scholastic ability and teaching skills. Preference will be given to a student who would be interested in teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Financial need is considered.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Victoria and Scott Brown in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Viennese Ball Ada Bors Music Service Award (Viennese)
Awarded to a senior student for outstanding service to the Music and Theatre Arts department. This award is named in recognition of Ada Bors for her 25 years as originator and coordinator of the Viennese Ball.
The 41st Annual Viennese Ball was dedicated to Ada Smalley Bors (1937–2014), the event's originator and creator.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Endowed Music Scholarship (Viennese)
Awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Heinz K. Seitinger Scholarship (Viennese)
One scholarship of a minimum of $1,000 is available (more scholarships may be awarded per cycle if funding allows)
Awarded to an international student studying at UW- Eau Claire and has demonstrated academic distinction (3.00 min GPA) and campus involvement and leadership. Awardee must have at least one full year remaining at UWEC and be able to attend award reception at the Viennese Ball in coming AY.
This award is named in recognition of service by former Austrian Trade Commissioner Heinz K. Seitinger on behalf of our international programs.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter. If you still would like to write one, address it to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Board of Directors, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Viennese Ball International Study Scholarship (Viennese)
Awarded for international study.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Karen G. Stuber Service Award (Viennese)
The Karen G. Stuber Service Award for the Viennese Ball is awarded to an undergraduate student of junior level or above with a grade-point average of 2.5 or greater. The recipient must be employed in Davies Center and have a history of at least one year's involvement with the production of the Viennese Ball.
Applicants will remain anonymous throughout the review and selection process. Previous recipients are not eligible for consideration.
Named in recognition of Karen Stuber for her 42 years of service to the Viennese Ball.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Keyboard Scholarship (Viennese)
Awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Senior Music Award (Viennese)
Awarded for talent, academic achievement, and contributions to the Music and Theatre Arts Department. The Viennese Ball also annually supports additional music scholarships awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Strings Scholarship (Viennese)
Awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Theatre Scholarship (Viennese)
Awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Voice Scholarship (Viennese)
Awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Wilhelm & Ingrid Brauner Award (Viennese)
Awarded for international study preferably in Austria or another German-speaking country for outstanding academic achievement and service to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. This award is named in recognition of Wilhelm and Ingrid Brauner of the Austrian government, whose efforts were significant in the development of the Viennese Ball.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viennese Ball Winds Scholarship (Viennese)
Awarded by departmental faculty to incoming and continuing students based on competitive audition and academic achievement.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Viola Tilleson WAES (1175)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Viola Tilleson and endowed through her estate gift.
Virgiline & Joseph See Creative Writing Award (1517)
One scholarship of $75 is available.
Offered for an outstanding poetry submission by a student who knows the risk it takes to call yourself a poet. Preference is given to first generation student with financial need. There is also a preference for (not exclusively) for a student with freshman or sophomore status (fewer than 60 credits). The award can be to an undergraduate or graduate student whose submissions were written for a course, an interdisciplinary research paper or project, or on their own.
Donor Background:
Virgiline and Joseph See, depression-era children who grew into working class lives and traditional roles, raised eight children in a household where sisterhood was powerful simply because their six girls outnumbered the boys.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Patti See in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Virginia Allen James & Paul L. James Scholarship (1824)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student from Wisconsin who shows great potential.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This scholarship is renewable for sophomore year if the student remains enrolled and maintains good academic progress.
Scholarship Background:
The scholarship was established through the estate of Virginia Allen James, a 1938 UW-Eau Claire graduate who enjoyed a long career as a teacher.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rick Colby, Virginia's nephew in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
W. Parker Clark Scholarship (0011)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
This scholarship is available to physics majors, physics-math comprehensive majors, or physical science majors with a high GPA. Students who will be juniors in the fall semester of the following academic year are eligible to apply.
It is awarded in the spring for the following academic year. Recipient's completion of, or concurrent registration in, a 300-level physics course applicable to a physics major at the time of application is required. Applicants must earn 60 or more credits toward graduation by the end of the spring semester and have at least ten credits earned in the Physics & Astronomy Department.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was established by the family of W. Parker Clark, a former chair of the department of Physics and Astronomy.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Wallace and Delores Schulenberg WAES (0521)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Wallace and Delores Schulenberg.
Walsingham-Hawke Family Scholarship (2751)
One scholarship of $3,500 is available.
This scholarship is intended to recruit and retain incoming first-year students accepted at UW-Eau Claire. This scholarship recognizes the best and brightest students.
The $3,500 is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dennis Walsingham is a 1978 business administration UW-Eau Claire alum, who graduated magna cum laude. Dennis lives in Mount Laurel, NJ, with his wife Susan (Hawke) Walsingham. Dennis works as a Portfolio Manager in the Glenmede Corporation's Princeton office. Dennis and Sue have been long-standing, loyal donors to UW-Eau Claire and have supported students at the university for over 30 years. The Walsingham-Hawke Family Scholarship is intended to honor the legacy of both Dennis' and Susan's families at UW-Eau Claire while supporting future generations of Blugolds.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dennis and Sue Walsingham in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Walter M. Reid First Year Research Fellowship Award (2403)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This award is offered to incoming freshmen as a special opportunity to serve as a research or project assistant to faculty. If no incoming freshmen are deemed eligible in a given year, second year math majors will be given consideration.
First preference is given to liberal arts math majors. Math Education or Actuarial Science majors may be given consideration if no liberal arts math majors are eligible. This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
The intention is that this award will be given to students who are entering Calculus III or equivalent. The recipient must complete a research project with a faculty member in the mathematics department during their first year on campus.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Barbara Reid in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Warloski-Taminiau Study Abroad and Immersion Experience Scholarship (2772)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This fund provides scholarships for students majoring in history, art, music, or political science who have been accepted to participate in a study abroad or unpaid immersion experience through UW-Eau Claire. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated a record of community service or activism. In selecting the recipient, emphasis is to be placed on the qualities of character and commitment to the humanities, rather than on GPA or other criteria.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Dr. Ronald Warloski taught in the history department from 1964-1998 and was chair from 1991-97. Not satisfied with using the classroom merely to impart knowledge, he continually explored ways to prod his students to think critically and assume responsibility for the moral implications of their judgments. He was especially known for his popular class on Nazi Germany.
Johanna Warloski is the daughter of Jan and Maria Taminiau, for whom the scholarship was originally established. Jan and Maria lived in the Netherlands, where Jan was a well-known businessman. Jan had a life-long interest in history, read across a broad area of interests, and visited many historical and archeological sites while traveling. Maria studied art as a young woman and continued to be interested in art and music her entire life.
Johanna is passionate about ensuring that all students have a chance to take advantage of opportunities like study abroad programs or immersion experiences. She hopes that this scholarship will offset the cost of wages lost due to a study abroad or immersion experience.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter that includes information about their travel or immersion plans to Johanna Warloski in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wartolec History Scholarship (2942)
Two scholarships from $1,000 up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship will support an undergraduate or graduate history student who is participating in a research project or high impact opportunity within the History Department. There is a preference that the student's research project or high impact opportunity has a tie to the Cold War, Soviet Union, Russian History or emphasizes on any impact of Russian influence on history. The selected student must show initiative, drive, enthusiasm, and pride in their work.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Walter Wartolec in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wartolec/Hibbard Political Science Scholarship (2943)
A variable number of scholarships from $1,000 up to $2,000 are available.
This scholarship will support a student with a major or minor in political science. This student should have a political science study emphasis in world politics or in related subfields. Preference is given to a student who is studying the influence of Russian politics. To be eligible for this scholarship the student must be in good academic standing and to be at least a sophomore student status. The selected student must show initiative, drive, enthusiasm, and pride in their work.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Walter Wartolec in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wausau West UW-Eau Claire Alumni Scholarship (2015)
Two scholarships of $500 are available.
One fall award of $500 and one spring award of $500 is available annually. Received during the spring semester of freshman year and, provided the scholarship is renewed, the following fall semester of sophomore year.
Applicants must be Wausau West High School seniors who are accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire. Financial need is not required. Funding permitting, it is renewable for the fall semester of sophomore year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This scholarship was conceived by several UW-Eau Claire alumni who are now staff members at Wausau West High School. This unique scholarship is one of only two at the University created by the teachers in the high school where it will be awarded.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Wausau West High School scholarship creators in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Welcome to Physics Scholarship (2549)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming student who has declared a major in physics. Preference will be given to students in groups traditionally underrepresented in physics.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
WGSS - LGBTQ+ Scholarship (2656)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an LGBTQ+ student with financial need who is engaged in activism, research, or a student organization on campus or the community where they are working on intersectional issues related to racial, gender, sexual and queer justice.
Donor Background:
Dr. Rose-Marie Avin strongly believes in mentoring all students, especially minoritized students, to help them achieve their potential. She sponsors this scholarship for an LGBTQ+ student experiencing financial difficulties, in order to help alleviate financial burdens while pursuing their education. In addition, there is widespread discrimination in the job market, resulting in many LGBTQ+ students, especially LGBTQ+ students of color, experiencing severe economic hardships, furthering their marginalization.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rose-Marie Avin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
WGSS Rising Star Award (1604)
Variable number of awards are available.
The Rising Star Award is given to a student with freshman or sophomore status (fewer than 60 credits) who is a Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities Studies (WGSS) major or minor. This student should have taken at least two WGSS courses at UW-Eau Claire and show potential in their feminist work. Students can submit a project or paper completed in a WGSS course, a course in a different department, or independently that addresses feminist themes. The number of awards and amounts will vary based on the pool of applicants and funding available.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
WHO is for You! (6077)
One scholarship of $750 is available.
This scholarship is for students taking classes at UW-Eau Claire - Barron County. It will be awarded to a new or returning student, full or part-time enrollment, in good academic standing.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Barron County Foundation's scholarship award standards.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jeanne Weiberg, Mike Harvey, and Vicky Ondell in care of Barbara Ritzinger, UW-Eau Claire - Barron County Foundation.
Wickman Applied GIS Scholarship (1739)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
This scholarship has been created to support a sophomore or higher who has a declared major or minor in geography with special interest in geographic information systems (GIS). The student must show applied use of GIS in their academic work, and great potential for success in a future career. Academic success and potential should be the highest criteria for selection.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Information: Craig Wickman is an Eau Claire native and 1994 graduate with a BS degree in geography. His area of interest and expertise is in GIS and he currently is a GIS programmer with American Electric Power in Columbus, OH.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Craig Wickman in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wilbur Voigt WAES (0941)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by Wilbur Voigt's estate gift.
William "Bill" Bingham Memorial Scholarship (2803)
12 scholarships of $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to incoming first-year students pursuing a major in the College of Business.
This $2,500 award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 3.0 GPA, makes progress towards graduating in four years, and continues to pursue a major in the College of Business.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship honors the memory of Anna K. Bingham, Dr. Roy W. Bingham and William A. Bingham.
Will "Bill" Bingham was an Eau Claire native who graduated from UW-Madison in 1949 and returned to Eau Claire to work in real estate for Cox Realty, eventually becoming Bingham Realty. While in college he developed a great love of sailing, which continued for the rest of his life. Mr. Bingham love his real estate business, remembering everyone he sold a house to and many remembering him. His love of sailing in later years became a zest for travel, which led him to take many trips to England and Switzerland. Mr. Bingham passed away on April 4, 2021.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James Chumas in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William "Bill" Bingham Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship - Summer (2803)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship will be awarded to students with a declared major in the College of Business who have been accepted to a UW-Eau Claire study abroad program. Recipients must have financial need.
Donor Background:
This scholarship honors the memory of Anna K. Bingham, Dr. Roy W. Bingham and William A. Bingham.
Will "Bill" Bingham was an Eau Claire native who graduated from UW-Madison in 1949 and returned to Eau Claire to work in real estate for Cox Realty, eventually becoming Bingham Realty. While in college he developed a great love of sailing, which continued for the rest of his life. Mr. Bingham love his real estate business, remembering everyone he sold a house to and many remembering him. His love of sailing in later years became a zest for travel, which led him to take many trips to England and Switzerland. Mr. Bingham passed away on April 4, 2021.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James Chumas in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William "Bill" Bingham Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship (2803)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $2,500 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to students with a declared major in the College of Business who have been accepted to a UW-Eau Claire study abroad program. Recipients must have financial need.
Donor Background:
This scholarship honors the memory of Anna K. Bingham, Dr. Roy W. Bingham and William A. Bingham.
Will "Bill" Bingham was an Eau Claire native who graduated from UW-Madison in 1949 and returned to Eau Claire to work in real estate for Cox Realty, eventually becoming Bingham Realty. While in college he developed a great love of sailing, which continued for the rest of his life. Mr. Bingham love his real estate business, remembering everyone he sold a house to and many remembering him. His love of sailing in later years became a zest for travel, which led him to take many trips to England and Switzerland. Mr. Bingham passed away on April 4, 2021.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James Chumas in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William & Jo Ellyn Decesare WAES (0770)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250. This scholarship has a preference for a student pursuing a major in the College of Business.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by William and Jo Ellyn Decesare.
William and Kathryn Bergman BSN Completion Scholarship (2428)
One scholarship of $1,600 is available.
The recipients must be students working to complete the BSN Completion program. The scholarship is intended to support one 3-credit course and any required books, per semester. The highest priority is to be given to students with significant financial need verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards. Students whose burden in pursuing the BSN Completion program would be significantly reduced by receiving this award will be given greatest consideration.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Kathryn Bergman in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. The letter should list the courses the recipient is taking and the recipient's nursing goals.
William and Kathryn Bergman Scholarship (1204)
One full tuition scholarship is available to an entering freshman who is a graduate of Eau Claire Memorial or North High Schools, and is a deserving, capable student enrolled full-time with good academic promise.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as verified by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the student maintains good academic standing and continues to demonstrate financial need.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mrs. William Bergman in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William and Marion Lieske Memorial Scholarship (1158)
One scholarship of $4,300 is available.
Open to sophomore, junior or senior level students majoring in mathematics or the physical sciences (biology, chemistry, materials science, biomedical engineering, physical geography, geology and physics and astronomy). There is a preference for recipients from Wisconsin and/or Minnesota to receive the award. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, with preference given to the candidate with the greatest GPA.
Recipient must have financial need as determined by the Financial Aid office.
It may be renewed if a previous recipient reapplies.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established through a generous gift of property from Bill and Marion Lieske. Marion said the decision to give the gift of their house was made in the hopes of helping future generations. Bill died in 1995 and Marion proceeded to work diligently in establishing the criteria for creating and disbursing this scholarship. Marion said, "Bill and I often thought of what the financial help of a scholarship might mean to someone struggling to arrange a scholastic program for themselves. Our help might enable students to get the education needed to help them find solutions to some of the many problems that now face our world." A life-long lover of education, Marion died at age 96, in 2008.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to James Lieske and Mary Bryant in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William and Susan Harmeyer Scholarship (2849)
Two scholarships of $1,250 are available.
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first-year student. First preference will go to students from Blair, WI. If there are no qualified students from Blair, the scholarship will be awarded to an incoming first-year student from rural Wisconsin.
The $1,250 scholarship will be renewed for a second year provided the student remains in good academic standing.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to William and Susan Harmeyer in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William Bartlett Native American Nursing Scholarship (1147)
A variable number of scholarships from $2,000 up to $8,000 are available.
The recipient must be a Native American member of a federally recognized tribe enrolled in the nursing program who demonstrates potential for success in nursing coursework. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible. Applicant must demonstrate the qualities of professional commitment and personal integrity.
This scholarship will be renewed provided the student is working towards the completion of the BSN degree.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to US Bank in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William D. and Laurene L. Mc Intyre Scholarship (0071)
A variable number of scholarships from $100 up to $1,000 are available.
Available to an outstanding UW-Eau Claire junior or senior who has demonstrated a passion for their major field of study and a commitment to graduate. The primary consideration for recipients will be students who find themselves in such hardship that it may impede their successful academic progress and plans to graduate. Financial need is also a major consideration.
Donor Background:
This fund honors the memories of William D. and Laurene L. McIntyre.
The McIntyre family's connection to UW-Eau Claire extends since the university's earliest days. William D. McIntyre, who was known as "Mr. Higher Education in Wisconsin," was an Eau Claire businessman and civic leader. He was appointed to the Board of Regents of Normal Schools in 1945 and resigned in 1966 after serving as President of the Board of Regents of State Colleges from 1950-1963. Under his leadership, enrollment in the state college system grew from 6,000 to 60,000 and the colleges became universities. In 1916, the campus library was located on the 2nd floor of Schofield Hall until a new library building opened in 1960 (now known as the Old Library). In 1963, it was named in honor of William D. McIntyre upon his retirement as President of the Board of Regents.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Katherine McIntyre in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William E. Nelson Memorial Scholarship (0943)
One scholarship of $450 is available.
Awarded to students planning a career involving outdoor environment and/or conservation.
Students should have financial need and academic promise, but not necessarily ranked near the top of their class.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
The scholarship may be renewable in subsequent years as long as satisfactory academic progress is made while carrying a full-time academic load.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Dale Hovland in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William E. Slagg Scholarship (0007)
One scholarship of $450 is available.
This scholarship is available to students majoring in biology who have demonstrated potential in the field of biology, shown scholastic achievement. Recipients should exhibit good moral character.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
Donor Information:
William Slagg first started teaching Biology and Agriculture at the Eau Claire Normal School in 1918, retiring in 1952. A gift from William's estate established this scholarship fund in 1966.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to The Family of William Slagg in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William Elstran Memorial Scholarship (1524)
One scholarship of $3,500 is available.
Given to a deserving, capable student with a good social conscience and decent grades who demonstrates financial need and a zest for life. The recipient must have graduated from Chippewa Falls High School and be a new freshman attending UW-Eau Claire when they receive the scholarship.
Scholarship Background:
Created by Mrs. Sydney Elstran in memory of her husband, William Elstran.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Jan Ver Hagen in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William Mellien Design/Tech Scholarship (1284)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
Awarded to a theatre major or minor, with a preference to those who have displayed an interest in design or technical theatre.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
Bill Mellien was a faculty member at UW-Eau Claire from 1983 to 2001. He was responsible for the scenic, lighting, and makeup designs as well as technical direction for all productions. Bill taught classes in those areas as well as CADD design and scenic painting. His design for "The Grapes of Wrath" won an award from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology. He also directed three productions for UWEC Theatre.
Bill is responsible for inspiring a number of students to pursue careers in design and technical theatre both academically and professionally. He resides in Eau Claire with his wife Mollie and now utilizes his theatrical talents to provide passion and creativity at his church.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bill Mellien in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William Randolph Hearst Scholarship (0640)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
Awarded to continuing journalism major for outstanding achievement in writing, photo, broadcast, and/or multimedia journalism.
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
This award is funded by the William Randolph Hearst Journalism Awards Program, under the auspices of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC), with full funding from the W. R. Hearst Foundation to encourage and support excellence in journalism education. Student entries in monthly writing, photojournalism, news and/or multimedia competitions earn funding.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Journalism Awards Program Director, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William S. Baumgartner/Douglas S. Cox Memorial Scholarship (0816)
One scholarship of $250 is available.
This scholarship is for drama majors or minors of sophomore standing or higher who are full-time students. Preference is for a student active in costume design and/or theatre for young audiences.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to "Dear Donor" in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
William S. Cody Hall, Esquire Memorial Scholarship (0616)
One scholarship of $1,200 is available.
Recipients must be continuing juniors or seniors active in public speaking and oral persuasion and be communication (communication studies or organizational communication), mass communication (advertising or public relations) or journalism, broadcast journalism, or print journalism majors or minors.
The applicant also should be one of the following:
- a student with a GPA of 3.0 or better, preparing for a career as a high school speech communication teacher planning to teach speech communication classes and/or coach forensics
- a student preparing to go to law school, with a GPA of 3.5 or better
- a student preparing to do graduate studies in communication, with a least a 3.4 GPA
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
William, Marion and Irene Culbert Jazz Music Scholarship (2546)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $2,000 are available.
The William, Marion and Irene Culbert Jazz Music Scholarship assists the Music Department in attracting and retaining music majors who have particular music abilities and skills needed by the department and its jazz music groups. Recipients must be music majors with high potential who are participating in the jazz program. Preference will be given to students with financial need.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was funded by the late William Culbert. William, his late wife Marion, and his late mother Irene were all passionate about music, which is why William chose to establish this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
William, Marion and Irene Culbert Music Scholarship (2546)
A variable number of scholarships from $500 up to $2,000 are available.
The William, Marion and Irene Culbert Music Scholarship assists the Music Department in attracting and retaining music majors who have particular music abilities and skills needed by the department and its music groups. Students must be music majors with high potential. Preference will be given to students with financial need.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was funded by the late William Culbert. William, his late wife Marion, and his late mother Irene were all passionate about music, which is why William chose to establish this scholarship.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
William, Muriel, and James Boyken Scholarship (3004)
One scholarship of $1,650 is available.
This scholarship provides financial support to student leaders who are Native American members of a federally recognized tribe and who have shown leadership ability and involvement as students. Applicants must be full-time students in good academic standing, sophomore standing or above. Preference is given to those who show an interest in music. Significant involvement will be measured by the student's participation in overall campus activities as well as involvement in Office of Multicultural Student Services activities and programs.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Willis & Betty Gertner Religious Studies Scholarship (2240)
Two scholarships from $500 up to $1,000 are available.
Recipients of this scholarship must be a continuing junior or senior, be majoring in Religious Studies, and have a resident and major GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Previous recipients of this scholarship may re-apply for the award, but the Religious Studies faculty will choose the most deserving student from the applicant pool each year. Renewal of this award is not guaranteed.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Betty Gertner in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wind Band Scholarship (UWEC)
The Wind Band Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding music major or minor who auditions and is accepted into the Department of Music and Theatre Arts. Students who receive this scholarship are expected to perform as a member of the Symphony Band or the Wind Symphony while at UW-Eau Claire.
This scholarship is renewable up to four years, provided the student remains in good academic standing with UW-Eau Claire.
Winnie R. Gibson Memorial Scholarship (1463)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Awarded to a nontraditional student accepted into one of the Teacher Education programs (Elementary Education, Special Education, Secondary Education).
Financial need is not a factor.
Scholarship Background:
Winnie received her degree in Education from UW-Eau Claire in 1973 and was hired by the Chippewa Falls School District to teach Special Education. When she had the opportunity to work in the Eau Claire School System, she took that opportunity to be in her home community. She began teaching at Boyd Elementary in 1985, then moved onto Mount Washington Elementary School, and finally moved to Meadowview School, where she teamed with two other teachers to create a new curriculum known as Community of Learners Multiage, a program which combined first through third graders in the classroom. She stayed there until spring of 1996, then retired due to illness.
Winnie served on the Board of Directors for Young Life and was a Member of the Eau Claire Junior League and Chapel Heights United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School. She and her husband, Craig, helped with the Senior High Youth for a number of years.
Winnie will always be remembered as person with great joy and an upbeat laugh. She cared for all people around her, but children really lit up her Life. She had a love for children that was unconditional and touched hundreds of young people. Her deep faith sustained her throughout her battle with cancer, which ended in March of 1997.
Kevin and Sandy Irwin started the Memorial Scholarship, which has been maintained by her husband and many friends. They have now put into gear special outreach to her family and dear friends to give to her Memorial Scholarship to aid older adults who come back to college in later life to get a degree in Education in hopes of sustaining this award for years to come.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Craig Gibson and Kevin and Sandy Irwin in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wipfli LLP Accounting Scholarship (0171)
Two scholarships of $1,500 are available.
These scholarships will be awarded during the spring semester of each academic year to a junior accounting major. Recipient must have completed 60-90 credits by the end of the current academic year.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established through contributions to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation by alumni and other associates employed by Wipfli LLP as a manifestation of their esteem for the excellent job done in preparing accountants for the profession. The purpose of this fund is to recognize the contributor's high regard for broad participation in activities, academic and non-academic, and their desire to enhance educational opportunities for young people.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Wipfli Associates, Attn: Mark Faanes, in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
WISA Geology Scholarship (2258)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
This scholarship will be awarded to an academically talented and motivated comprehensive geology major. The scholarship is intended for a student who is the equivalent of a rising sophomore in the geology program, but students with other class ranks and transfer students are eligible as well.
Recipients must have a declared comprehensive major in Geology, must be enrolled in Geol 312 (Min-Pet I) in the following fall semester, have a GPA of 3.0 or greater, and have a strong academic record. Involvement in extracurricular and Department of Geology activities and outstanding leadership potential will be considered assets.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Wisconsin Industrial Sand Association, Inc. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wisconsin Academic Decathlon Scholarship (1456)
This scholarship is currently unavailable.
Upon notification by the Wisconsin Academic Decathlon that a freshman has been formally accepted to attend UW-Eau Claire by the Admissions office, the student will receive this scholarship award if they rank in top 25% of their class and have an ACT of 25 or greater (1140 V+M on SAT). Or, if they are from an unranked class, student will need to have their counselor verify a rank in the top 25% and have the required ACT/SAT score. Renewable for up to four years if minimum GPA of 3.25 is maintained.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: This scholarship does not require a thank you letter.
Wisconsin Assisted Living Association Scholarship (1898)
Three scholarships from $1,000 up to $1,500 are available.
At the time of application, a student must be a declared pre-practicum undergraduate major in health care administration who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in the health care field. To qualify for the award, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
Students who have had volunteer or work experience within an assisted living setting will be given preference.
Financial need is not a factor.
Donor Background:
The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) is the premier statewide association for Wisconsin's assisted living industry, with over 1,700 members representing nearly 19,000 residents.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mr. Mike Pochowski, President & CEO of WALA in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wisconsin Health Care Association Excellence Scholarship (1623)
Two scholarships of $2,500 are available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared pre-practicum undergraduate major in health care administration who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in the health care field. To qualify for the award, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rick Abrams, Wisconsin Health Care Association in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wisconsin Health Care Association Scholarship (1623)
Five scholarships of $1,000 are available.
At the time of application, the student must be a declared pre-practicum undergraduate major in health care administration who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in the health care field. To qualify for the award, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rick Abrams, Wisconsin Health Care Association in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wisconsin Merit Scholarship (UWEC)
This one-time scholarship is based on merit. Students must graduate from a Wisconsin high school. Awarded based on performance on standardized college entrance exams and, if applicable, cumulative high school grade point averages.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation - ENPH (0305)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Available to students from Wisconsin family farms, who are entering or continuing study in environmental public health. Academic achievement will also be considered for the award. Recipients must be attending UW-Eau Claire for the entire academic year; applicants who will be graduating after the fall semester will not be eligible to receive this award.
If there are not a sufficient number of approved applicants from family farms, consideration will be given to students who are from a rural Wisconsin area (not specifically a farm) and meet the other criteria. A rural area is defined as a township, village, or city with a population of less than 20,000 based on the most recent Federal Census.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Wisconsin Rural Opportunity Foundation, Inc. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation - Nursing (0305)
Two scholarships of $1,000 are available.
Available to students from Wisconsin family farms, who have financial need and are entering or continuing study in nursing. Academic achievement will be considered for the award. Recipients must be attending UW-Eau Claire for the entire academic year; applicants who will be graduating after the fall semester will not be eligible to receive this award.
If there are not a sufficient number of approved applicants from family farms, consideration will be given to students who are from a rural Wisconsin area (not specifically a farm) and meet the other criteria. A rural area is defined as a township, village, or city with a population of less than 20,000 based on the most recent Federal Census.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Wisconsin Rural Opportunity Foundation, Inc. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation - Pre-Veterinary (0305)
One scholarship of $1,000 is available.
Available for a student from a Wisconsin Family farm, who has financial need and is entering or continuing study in the field of pre-veterinary medicine. Academic achievement will also be considered. Recipients must be attending UW-Eau Claire for the entire academic year; applicants who will be graduating after the fall semester will not be eligible to receive this award.
If there is not sufficient applicants from family farms, consideration will be given to students who are from a rural Wisconsin area (not specifically a farm) and meet the other criteria. A rural area is defined as a township, village, or city with a population of less than 20,000 based on the most recent Federal Census.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Wisconsin Rural Opportunity Foundation, Inc. in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership Scholarship (0651)
One scholarship of $300 is available.
This scholarship is open to undergraduate full or part-time students enrolled in good standing at UW-Eau Claire who have completed 60 credits or more. Students should have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. A preference will be shown toward applicants who have financial need.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to WWHEL in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Social Justice Scholarship (2727)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
The Social Justice award is open to all Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies majors in good academic standing and who have financial need. The recipient must be engaged in activism, research, or student organizations on campus or the community where they are working on intersectional issues related to racial, gender, sexual, and queer justice. The recipient will be recognized at the Program’s Awards Ceremony in March.
Applicants should submit a 400-500 word essay describing how their scholarship or activism advocates for racial, gender and other forms of equity in society while, at the same time, challenging and working to dismantle all forms of oppression. Ideally, social justice research will be engaged and in dialogue with the communities most impacted by the social justice issues it addresses, speaking to and with them, rather than about them.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was started by Mark Aumann to recognize and honor the work of his partner, Dr. Rose-Marie Avin, whose activism has focused on amplifying the voices of marginalized women, especially in the Global South and being a mentor for all students, especially international and minoritized students and women faculty. Dr. Avin first met her partner thanks to their shared interest in Central America peace and solidarity issues during the 1980s and 1990s. They continue to travel and stay engaged in the region, and his photography highlights the amazing people and places he encounters there.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Rose-Marie Avin and Mark Aumann in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Workforce Innovation Grant Social Work Scholarship (WEDC)
The Workforce Innovation Grant Social Work Scholarship supports Social Work majors during their interning semester. To be eligible, students must complete their internship in a qualifying rural location as defined by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) grant. WEDC is a public-private agency in the state of Wisconsin designed to assist business development and innovation through loans, grants, tax credits, and technical assistance programs...
Xcel (NSP) WAES (0354)
All Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholars are eligible for this scholarship. If a Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholar decides to attend UW-Eau Claire, they are awarded a $1,000 Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship which is then matched by the state of Wisconsin in the amount of $1,250.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was created by the Xcel Energy Foundation.
Xcel Energy Mathematics Meet Scholarship (0315)
High School students participating in the annual Math Meet sponsored by the UW-Eau Claire department of mathematics are eligible. Students must attend UW-Eau Claire and their scholarship awards used for tuition during the academic year immediately following high school graduation.
Financial need is not a factor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Xcel Energy Foundation in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Your Opportunity Scholarship (2958)
One scholarship of $2,000 is available.
This scholarship shall be awarded to an incoming student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire, declared a major within the Geology and Environmental Science department. First preference will be a student who participated in a science-related enrichment program/activity outside the high school background who has faced disadvantaged or hardships throughout their academic journey thus far. Second preference will be for a student from a first-generation, low-income or underserved background who has faced disadvantages or hardships throughout their academic journey thus far.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
This award is renewable for up to three additional years provided the student remains enrolled full-time, on track to graduate with a degree in geology, and maintains a GPA of 2.3 or higher.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to the Curt and Laura Peck in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Yurkovich Family Scholarship (1654)
One scholarship of $500 is available.
This scholarship will be awarded annually to one student from Sawyer County who has an outstanding academic record and financial need by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid office and FAFSA standards.
Donor Background:
This scholarship was established to honor Mary Yurkovich Nastali, who grew up in Sawyer County. One of nine children, she didn't get to go on to high school, but she valued education and saw her own three children through advanced college degrees. Though she didn't live out her life in Wisconsin, before passing away she was delighted to know that this scholarship would be offered to young Sawyer County people who need a helping hand to achieve their educational goals. Her family is proud to have established this fund in her honor.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Mary Ellen Alea in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
Zelda and Lloyd Longridge Blugold Promise Scholarship (2749)
Awarded to an outstanding incoming freshman student who has been accepted for admission to UW-Eau Claire, is majoring in nursing.
This meritorious scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who meets high academic standards as judged by the scholarship review committee at point of admission. Candidates should rank in the top 25% of their graduating class (or GPA of 3.5) and have a minimum ACT composite of 25 (SAT total of 1200). In the absence of a test score, students must have a 3.75 cumulative GPA. The scholarship review committee judges candidates on a well-rounded high school record of academic achievement, as well as involvement in school and community activities.
Recipient must demonstrate financial need as required by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation’s scholarship award standards.
$2,500 award available for freshman year. Students will receive a $2,500 award for three more years provided they remain in good academic standing and continue to pursue a major in nursing.
Thank You Letter Instructions: Recipients should write a thank you letter addressed to Bruce and Mary Liebzeit in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.
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