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Accountancy

Accounting Scholarships for Continuing Students (CBA)

Each year approximately twenty scholarships are awarded to accountancy majors from funds made available to the Department of Accountancy by public and private firms, professional accounting organizations, and friends of the Department.

 

Accounting Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen

Must be an incoming freshman who plans to major in Accountancy

Personal statement required

Reference letter from high school teacher

 

Mark A. Jacobson Memorial Scholarship (Accounting) (CBA)

Since 1996, the Jacobson Family has provided this annual memorial scholarship to a UW-L accounting student. Mark transferred to UW La Crosse his junior year and embraced the opportunities that the school and staff offered. He became very involved in the accounting club and worked closely with John Gardner in the VITA organization. He loved visiting the accounting firms and listening to speakers talk about the CPA exam. Mark gave 110% to his studies and involvement in the accounting groups, however school was never easy for him. He was never an “A” student and yes there were a couple of classes he had to take over. When Mark was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he wanted something good to come out of his death. He wanted to help other students who were struggling through school just like he did. Before his death, he created 2 perpetual scholarships, one at his high school and one at UW-La Crosse. Mark’s family hopes that the opportunities created by this scholarship encourage students to pursue their dreams and to be proud of their accomplishments no matter where life takes them.

  • senior (junior when applying) to be enrolled full time with a major in accountancy
  • 2.75 or higher cumulative gpa
  • financial need will be considered
  • 2 letters of recommendation from faculty members
  • letter of application

College of Business Scholarship in Honor of Elizabeth W. Fromm (CBA)

Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in the College of Business Administration with preference to an Accountancy major

Recipient must be a Wisconsin resident

Recipient must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0; (NOTE: the second semester payout will not be awarded if GPA falls below 3.0)

Recipient may be a sophomore, junior, or senior

Financial need must be considered

 

The Ronald Stratton Scholarship Program Fund (CBA, Accountancy)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full-time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Accountancy

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average (above average GPA = 3.0)

  • Recipient must be at least a junior level and within two years of graduation

  • Recipient must be employed at least part-time and must provide proof of employment (either W-2 or wage statement with cumulative earnings for year)

  • The amount of the award will be determined by wage information provided above. The amount will be matched up to one-half of the current cost of tuition and fees (not to exceed $5,000). The scholarship can be renewed to a qualified student as long as academic and other criteria are met

  • Recipient will be asked to sign a non-binding statement that it is their goal to make a gift to support UW-L Accountancy scholarships of at least two semesters of resident tuition/fees within 20 years of graduation.

 

The Ronald Stratton Scholarship Program Fund for Transfer Students (CBA, Accountancy)

  • Recipient must be a transfer student who will be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Accountancy

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average (above average GPA = 3.0)

  • Recipient must be at least a junior level and within two or three years of graduation

  • Recipient must be employed at least part-time and must provide proof of employment (either W-2 or wage statement with cumulative earnings for year)

  • The amount of the award will be determined by wage information provided above. The amount will be matched up to one-half of the current cost of tuition and fees (not to exceed $5,000). The scholarship can be renewed to a qualified student as long as academic and other criteria are met

  • Recipient will be asked to sign a non-binding statement that it is their goal to make a gift to support UW-L Accountancy scholarships of at least two semesters of resident tuition/fees within 20 years of graduation.

 

Jeff Bloxdorf Memorial Scholarship Fund

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Finance or Accountancy

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing

  • Recipient must be a junior

  • Recipient must be an active member of the Financial Management Association

Art

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Art Faculty Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen

  • Must be an incoming freshman

  • Must demonstrate scholarship, leadership and great potential in Art

  • Must be an Art major

  • Must submit an Art portfolio

  • Must provide a letter of reference from a high school Art teacher

 

Catherine Crail-Susan Fransway Art Scholarship (SAC)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in art

  • one award should be made to a student in fine arts

  • if two scholarships are awarded, one should be in fine arts and the second may be in fine arts or commercial arts

  • based on high quality of art work at UW-L

James Quillin Memorial Art Scholarship (SAC)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a declared major or minor in art

  • demonstrate scholarship, leadership, great potential in art

  • entering freshman should submit a letter of recommendation from art teacher

Lisa Kay Roslansky Art Scholarship (SAC)

  • junior or senior female to be enrolled full time with a major in visual arts

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need should be considered

Louise Drumm Endowment Fund for Art Scholarships (SAC)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in art

  • above average grade point average

  • financial need should be considered

Marion Biehn Endowed Scholarship Fund in Art

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Art (Fine Art, drawing, painting, sculpture & printmaking);

  • Recipient must be an outstanding major based on the recommendation and consensus of entire art faculty, the Art Award Committee decisions are final;

  • Recipient may be a sophomore or higher academic level;

  • At least one award should be made annually; Students may apply on an annual basis;

  • The amount of each annual award shall be in such amount as determined by the committee but shall be consistent with the amount available and greater than $500.00, if possible;

  • Other restrictions: Applications are talent based and awarded on the basis of portfolio review. Applicant must submit 10-12 samples to the Department Selection Committee by the established deadline.

  • Art portfolio must be work done by the student within the past two years and can be of one medium or a variety of mediums. The Portfolio must be submitted as image(s) [cropped, well lit and titled], submitted with the scholarship application. Title, medium, size, date of completion must accompany each sample of work.

 

Richard G. Beck Art Scholarship

  • Outstanding junior art major as selected by the entire art faculty by majority vote

  • Fulltime enrollment

  • Note: Recipient must a junior at the time the award is paid, therefore, second year (sophomore) art majors should apply

Biology

Allen C. Nelson Biology Scholarship Fund (SAH)

  • senior with at least 90 credits and not more than 115 credits of which no more than 18 credits may be transfer credits

  • to be enrolled full time with a major in biology or microbiology

  • may not be a pre-physical therapy or pre-physician assistant student

  • at least a 3.65 gpa

A. Vincent and Janet B. Weber Scholarship in Biology (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in biology (shall include students in education with a biology major) but not include any other majors such as microbiology

  • minimum of 60 credits earned at UW-L including at least 12 credits completed in the biology major

  • at least a 3.6 gpa

Drecktrah Family Scholarship in Biology (SAH)

  • good academic standing with a gpa of 3.0 or higher and enrolled full-time

  • Biology major

  • financial need must be considered

Jess Ondell Scholarship Fund in Chemistry and Biology (SAH)

  • undergraduate to be enrolled full time already earned 15 credit hours in declared major or minor in chemistry or biology, including microbiology and aquatic sciences

  • recipient’s home mailing address must be from one of the following: Prairie du Chien, Menomonie, Rice Lake, Baraboo, Portage, Beaver Dam, all Wisconsin; Decorah, Iowa; La Crescent, Minnesota

  • financial need may be considered but only as a single, and not necessarily deciding factor

  • over long period, the committee shall as equitably as possible choose recipients from each of the foregoing mailing addresses

Laura Schuh Biology Scholarship (SAH)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in the field of biological science;

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

  • Recipient may be a sophomore, junior or senior;

  • Financial need should be considered;

LaVerne L. Buldhaupt Endowment Fund in Biology (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in biology, not microbiology

  • above average grade point

  • financial need should be considered

  • must be a well-rounded student with an established record of participation and leadership in extracurricular activities

Oliver A. Stoffer Scholarship (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, or physics

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need should be considered

Rada Aquatic Science Scholarship (SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in Biology with a concentration in Aquatic Science (may consider Environmental Science)

  • Above average GPA

  • Financial need should be considered

Robert E. & Mildred Lee Scholarship (SAH)

  • undergraduate or graduate to be enrolled full time to an outstanding biology major with demonstrated abilities in field studies

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Scholarships for Graduate Students (SAH)

One application is required for consideration of the following scholarships. You must be a graduating senior (Dec 2015 or May 2016) and meet the criteria for one of the scholarships below:

Drs. Suzanne & Joseph Toce Biochemistry Scholarship Endowment

  • recipient must be a graduating senior at UW-La Crosse with a major in biochemistry;

  • recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average;

  • recipient must be accepted to a post-graduate doctoral program in a field related to biochemistry or medicine

William W. Allen Graduate Scholarship

Based on application and recommendations from the chemistry department faculty, considering

demonstrated scholarship, leadership, and potential for future success in chemistry or chemical

engineering graduate program

Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Scholarships for Undergraduate Students (SAH)

One application is required for consideration of the following scholarships. You must currently be enrolled with a major in the Chemistry Department.

Chemistry Department Scholarship in Biochemistry

Hardy W Chan and Sons Scholarship

Richard C Chang Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Aline Fournier Nieckarz Memorial Scholarship in Organic Chemistry

Eric Stuart McIlraith Scholarship in Chemistry

Michael J. & Sandra R. Dolan Endowment Fund in Chemistry

Milford A. & Mildred E. Cowley Scholarship

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Nutter Scholarship in Chemistry

Neil M. Mighall Fund in Chemistry

Nellie S. Case Chemistry Scholarship

Ray Heath Scholarship Fund in Chemistry

Romenesko Family Scholarship Fund in Chemistry

William W. Allen Chemistry Undergraduate Scholarship

Jess Ondell Scholarship Fund in Chemistry and Biology (SAH)

  • undergraduate to be enrolled full time already earned 15 credit hours in declared major or minor in chemistry or biology, including microbiology and aquatic sciences

  • recipient’s home mailing address must be from one of the following: Prairie du Chien, Menomonie, Rice Lake, Baraboo, Portage, Beaver Dam, all Wisconsin; Decorah, Iowa; La Crescent, Minnesota

  • financial need may be considered but only as a single, and not necessarily deciding factor

  • over long period, the committee shall as equitably as possible choose recipients from each of the foregoing mailing addresses

Oliver A. Stoffer Scholarship (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, or physics

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need should be considered

The Advancement of Women in Chemistry & Biochemistry Scholarship

  • Recipient must identify as a female student and be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a declared major in Chemistry or Biochemistry;

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0;

  • Recipient must have completed at least 3 semesters of chemistry course work at UW-La Crosse;

  • Academic performance and involvement in scholarly, professional and/or community activities will be considered;

Communication Studies

Doris Fuka Communication Studies/Theatre Arts Fund (SAC)

  • freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time

  • major in theatre arts for odd-numbered years (2017-18) and communication studies for even-numbered years (2018-2019)

  • entering freshman required to provide a letter of recommendation from respective high school theatre/communication studies teacher

Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Walter Jay & Clara Charlotte Damm Scholarship (SAC)

  • undergraduate or graduate student to be enrolled full time

  • pursuing careers in radio, television or other news and entertainment communication media

  • preference is given to those students who have a current relationship (e.g., relative of active or retired full or part time employees) with Journal Communications, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries, Journal Communications companies include: Journal Sentinel, Inc., Journal Broadcast Group, Journal Community Publishing Group, IPC Print Services).

  • financial need should be demonstrated

  • show scholastic ability based on high school or college transcripts as a measure of academic performance and ability to succeed

  • scholarship available only if approved by the Milwaukee Foundation annual review

Jason David Koppelman Scholarship (SAC)

  • Incoming freshman who has demonstrated a commitment to diversity

  • Major in teacher education or communication studies (broadcast and digital media OR communication criticism)

  • Renewable up to three years – application must be submitted for renewal

Perry St. John Memorial Scholarship in Telecommunications (SAC)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in communication studies with an emphasis in telecommunication

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • financial need shall be considered

  • applicants will be judged on qualities of leadership and overall outstanding performance in telecommunication as well as activities in the campus and/or community

Theodora Richter Communication Studies Scholarship (SAC)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in communication studies

  • priority to be placed on scholastic ability, involvement in forensics, debate and theatre as well as other organizational involvement and service work

Robert and Kip Frederick Fund for Communication Studies and Theatre Arts (SAC)

  • to be enrolled full time

  • odd-numbered years (2017-18) with a major in communication studies and in even-numbered years (2018-19) with a major in theatre arts

Computer Science

Logan Math & Computer Science Scholarship (SOE or SAH)

  • be a graduate of Logan High School attending UW-L

  • have received a B or better in one of the following classes taken at UWL: MTH 207, MTH 208, C-S 120 or C-S 220 (or the course numbers that replace them in future catalogs) These are calculus and programming classes that count toward a math or computer science major at UW-L

  • one academic letter from a teacher or advisor required

  • a short essay explaining: How you expect to benefit from your educational experience and why you are applying for this scholarship

  • If no applicant qualifies under the conditions listed above, the scholarship may be awarded to any student who is a Secondary Math Education major. The student must have already been admitted to the Teacher Education Program.

John Gruden Memorial Scholarship (SAH)

  • junior who has graduated from La Crescent High School to be enrolled full time with a major in computer science or mathematics

  • financial need should be considered

  • if a number of students meet the criteria, then other qualifications such as involvement in extracurricular activities on campus and individual leadership qualities should be considered

John and Lois Storlie Scholarship Endowment Fund in Computer Science (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a declared major in computer science

  • must have completed at least 75 credits, 18 of which are computer science credits

  • above average grade point average

Michael G. & Mary J. Aspenson Scholarship Fund in Computer Science (software engineering, computer engineering technology)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full-time at UW-L with a major in Computer Science (software engineering, computer engineering technology)

  • Recipient may be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student.

  • Recipient must maintain 15 (undergraduate) or 6 to 9 (graduate) credit hours per semester; however, the committee shall have the discretion to award to students who have job obligations of 20 hours or more of work per week, or family obligations that prevent the student from maintaining the 15 (or 6 to 9 for graduate student) credit hours per semester.

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

  • Financial need must be considered.

  • Recipient must submit an essay, no longer than one page, describing what a successful life will be and how they will achieve it.

Economics

David M. Cole Award in Economics and Finance (CBA)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in economics

  • 3.25 or higher cumulative gpa

  • financial need may be considered

  • based on academic achievement in economics and finance

  • good performance in the intermediate macroeconomics and microeconomics

  • courses

James H. Mack Scholarship for Public Policy Advocacy (CLS)

  • recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in political science, public administration or economics

  • recipient must be a junior or a senior

  • recipient must show interest in pursuing a career in the public policy arena in either the public or private sector

  • recipient must have reputation for integrity and good ethical behavior

  • recipient must have participated in the political process (e.g. public office, assisting others in attending public office, student government and/or campus association relevant to this award)

  • with the application, recipient must submit an essay on a domestic public policy issue (of the recipient’s choice) demonstrating knowledge of the issue and promoting arguments in support as well as opposition to the issue in addition to stating personal point of view on the issue and why

James Prudhome Scholarship in Economics (CBA)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with GPA of at least 3.0

  • Recipient must be admitted into the College of Business Administration with a major or minor in economics

  • Recipient must be a junior (third year) student

Laura and Joe Bowers Scholarship Endowment Fund (CBA)

  • incoming freshman to be enrolled full-time

  • maintain special emphasis or interest in economics

  • demonstrate scholarly abilities, leadership skills, and a commitment to improving life in one’s community

Maurice and Elizabeth Graff Scholarships -- Economics (CBA)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in economics

  • 3.0 or higher cumulative gpa

  • plan to continue school and graduate at UW-L

Education

Agnes A. Van Tassel Scholarship in Elementary Education (SOE)

  • junior or senior female to be enrolled full time with a major in elementary education
  • at least a 2.0 gpa
  • financial need shall be considered only in a “tie-breaker”
  • upon graduation, recipient must intend and make every good faith effort to teach within the United States of America

Alice Hagar Elementary Education Scholarship (SOE)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in elementary education
  • at least a 3.2 gpa on a 4.0 scale
  • financial need should be considered only as a tie breaker
  • at least two awards shall be made
  • renewable up to a total of four years if recipient meets the criteria and no recipient may receive the scholarship for more than a total of four years

Alice O. Gordon Scholarships I & II (SOE)

  • senior female who has completed the first three years of teacher education at UW-L

Alice P. Drake Memorial Scholarship (SOE)

  • undergraduate to be enrolled full time with elementary education major who has earned the majority of credits at UW-L
  • at least a 3.5 gpa
  • financial need should be considered

Alta M. Hagen Memorial Endowment Fund (SOE)

  • preference shall be given to a non-traditional or post-baccalaureate undergraduate student to be enrolled full time with a major in the School of Education with a language arts, social studies or reading emphasis (upper elementary or middle school)
  • preference shall be given to a female
  • financial need must be demonstrated
  • must prove academic success and potential for a career in teaching

Dane & Eileen Nash Scholarship in Special Education (SOE)

  • non-traditional (25 years or older) student in the special education program at UWL
  • preference given to applicant who must commute a “substantial distance” to the campus to achieve his/her degree

Darrell S. Larson Endowment Fund (SOE)

  • recipient must be enrolled full time at the UW-La Crosse with a major in elementary or middle school education
  • recipient must agree to become a teacher in elementary or middle school education for a period of at least two years
  • recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average
  • recipient must be a junior or senior

David R. Witmer Endowed Scholarship in Education (SOE)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UWL with a major in Education;
  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5;
  • Recipient must be a senior;
  • Recipient must submit an essay with his/her plans/goals for a career in teaching;
  • Recipient will be a male student in even-numbered years (2018-19) and a female student in odd-numbered years (2017-18).

Dena Rauk and Russell E. Aldrich Scholarship Fund in Special Education (SOE)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in education, preference shall be given to students with an emphasized interest in special education
  • above average grade point average
  • financial need should be considered

Don & Norma Vinger Scholarship (SOE)

  • Recipient must be a junior or senior enrolled full-time at UW-L and accepted into the School of Education
  • Education major for teaching at the high school level

D.O. Coate and Emerson G. Wulling Scholarship (SOE)

  • senior all-around male to be enrolled full time
  • be preparing for the profession of teaching and must expect to receive his degree within the next year
  • average or better academic standing
  • outstanding in personality, a social mixer; one who has done much for the school in varied activities
  • genial person who loves his fellow men and is liked by them
  • ambition for further education, have some idea of what it is to be and be making definite progress toward it

Dorothie Marion Hansen Scholarship Fund in Elementary Education (SOE)

  • sophomore, junior or senior preference given to a female to be enrolled
  • full time with a major in elementary education
  • good academic standing

D. Russell Wartinbee Scholarship (SOE)

  • enrolled full time with a major in teacher education
  • based on demonstrated academic ability
  • financial need should be considered
  • broadfield social studies and/or music education in secondary education required

Du Pae Memorial Fund (SOE)

  • junior, senior or graduate level student to be enrolled full time with a major in education
  • at least a 3.5GPA
  • financial need will be considered
  • demonstrated interest and history in volunteer work, excellence in research skills, interest in or identification with social service work will all be considered
  • preference would be given to those recipients whose focus is working with “special education” students

Edith Cartwright Scholarship in Education (SOE or SAH)

  • Junior to be enrolled full time in the School of Education with a declared major in elementary education, secondary education, or physical education
  • above average grade point average
  • financial need should be considered
  • involved in extracurricular activities on campus

Ernest & Olive Gershon Scholarship (SOE or SAH)

  • sophomore to be enrolled full time with a major in teacher education in physical education, elementary education or secondary education
  • at least a 2.9 cumulative gpa
  • must be a participant in a variety of extracurricular activities and have experiences in leadership
  • in addition, if such a student should be engaged in research in teacher education, he/she shall be given special consideration

Ethel Groom Scheel Scholarship (SOE)

  • enrolled full time majoring in elementary education planning to teach early childhood-kindergarten
  • at least a 2.8 gpa
  • financial need shall be considered
  • exhibit strong teaching qualities

Franklin & Laura Beer Trine Scholarship in Education (SOE)

  • junior to be enrolled full time with a major in education
  • special consideration may be given to:
  • at least a 3.5 gpa
  • student from southwestern Wisconsin
  • student belonging to the Order of the Rainbow for Girls or De Molay

Freda & Arnold Hanson Endowment Scholarship Fund in Elementary Education (SOE)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full or part time with a major in elementary education
  • graduate of Viroqua High School
  • above average grade point average
  • financial need should be a consideration

Janet Kircher Isler Scholarship for Elementary Education (SOE)

  • Full time at UW-L with a major in Elementary Education
  • Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Sophomore, junior or senior
  • Financial need may be considered

Jessie Caldwell Memorial Scholarship (SOE)

  • outstanding student to be enrolled full time in elementary education
  • at least a 3.5 gpa

John R. Bolstad Scholarship Fund (SED)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse and accepted into the School of Education
  • Recipient may be a junior, senior or graduate student;
  • Financial need shall be considered; student must have applied for financial aid (FASFA), with preference to a student with a “low need” rating

June A. Tenckhoff Scholarship in Education (SOE)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in education
  • at least a 3.5 gpa
  • financial need should be considered
  • well rounded student, active in campus life
  • good character, potential for future success in graduate work or teaching profession

Kathleen & Adrian Hendrickson Scholarship Fund in Educational Studies (SOE)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-L with a major in educational studies
  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.25
  • Recipient shall be a senior
  • Financial need shall be considered

Kathryn S. Cappelen Teaching Scholarship (SOE)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with preference given to entering freshman who are graduates of La Crosse area public schools within the School District of La Crosse
  • major in either elementary or secondary education leading toward a career in teaching
  • above average grade point average
  • financial need should be considered but shall not be determinative of eligibility
  • most important factors in selecting recipient shall be student’s enthusiasm for teaching career, demonstrated leadership qualities, and high humanistic traits. For this purpose humanistic traits shall include friendliness, warmth, consideration of others, and good “people skills”—traits that promote a happy and nurturing classroom for students of the candidate

Kathy Andrews Madrigrano and John & Dorothy Andrews Scholarship Fund (SOE)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in the School of Education;
  • Recipient must be from the Kenosha, Waupun or La Crosse area
  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average;
  • Recipient may be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior;
  • Financial need should be considered;

Kenneth & Margaret Fish Scholarship Fund in Elementary Education (SOE)

  • junior or senior Wisconsin resident to be enrolled full time with a major in elementary education
  • so long as it is perceived by the committee that a need exists to encourage more men to enter this field, preference (as in a tie-breaker) shall be given to a male
  • above average gpa
  • financial need may be considered

Kristine A. Mason Scholarship Fund (SOE)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in education with preference given to applicants who are pursuing or have completed a minor, emphasis or concentration in environmental studies or science
  • at least a 3.0 gpa
  • financial need should be considered; provided, however, that among equally qualified applicants, the greatest financial need shall be given preference

LEE & ARLY KEMPF SCHOLARSHIP (SOE)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in education
  • Recipient must be a multicultural student; with first preference to African American students and second preference to Hmong students
  • Recipient may be a sophomore, junior, or senior.
  • Financial need shall be considered, but only in a tie-breaker

Marian D. Hammes Scholarship in Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher Education (SOE)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with the following in order of priority: (a) major in early childhood teacher education; or (b) major in elementary teacher education with an emphasis in early childhood
  • at least a 3.25 gpa
  • financial need shall be considered
  • preference shall be given to an applicant who is a single parent

MaryCatherine Batten Award in Teacher Education (SOE or SAH)

  • senior to be enrolled full time admitted to the School of Education inc. majors in teacher education, physical education or health education
  • one-half of recipients shall be male and one-half of recipients shall be female
  • preference first given to students with less than a 3.5 gpa
  • selected in terms of humanistic criteria rather than scholastic achievement
  • based on sensitivity to student’s individual needs; openness to ideas generated by students; ability to establish trust relationships; demonstration of sense of humor; and compatibility and consistency in managing students
  • must display outstanding teaching potential

Pauline Abel Scholarship (SOE)

  • junior majoring in elementary education
  • financial need should be considered
  • candidate must show promise of becoming a good teacher

Penny Myers Endowment Scholarship Fund (SOE)

  • Recipient must be a female student who is between 30 and 60 years of age and has not attended college for at least three years
  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse and accepted into the School of Education or expressed a strong interest in enrolling in the School of Education
  • Financial need must be considered

Rhea Pederson Memorial Scholarship (SOE)

  • senior to be enrolled full time in elementary education
  • at least a 3.0 gpa
  • demonstrate leadership qualities, and has career goal in the field of early childhood education

Robert & Betty Woodruff Scholarship in Education (SOE)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in education
  • good academic standing
  • committee shall use a scoring system to evaluate applicant as follows: (a) one point for each year attended at Jefferson Elementary School in La Crosse; (b) one point for each year attended at Logan Junior High or Middle School in La Crosse; © one point for each year attended at La Crosse Logan High School; (d) one point for demonstrated financial need pursuant to UW-L criteria; (e) one point for the highest grade point average within the pool of other qualified applicants for this scholarship; and (f) the qualified applicant with the greatest total number of points shall receive the scholarship; provided, however, that in cases of a tie, the Committee shall, in its discretion, make the decision
  • renew the scholarship for a continuing, qualified recipient; provided, however, that no student may receive the scholarship for more than four years
  • on a separate paper, list the scoring system points (a) through © with dates of attendance and total number of points and submit with your application

Russell W. Kroner, Sr. Scholarship (SOE)

  • must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse and accepted into the School of Education with a major in elementary/middle school education
  • must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average (3.0)
  • may be a junior or senior;
  • financial need should be considered

Sandra DeBernardi Scholarship in Elementary Education (SOE)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in elementary education
  • at least a 3.0 gpa
  • financial need should be considered only in a “tie-breaker”
  • first preference shall be given to graduates of the Onalaska High School
  • recipient should intend to use animal care, love and responsibility as an integral approach to well rounding early elementary children

Scholarship for Secondary Teacher Education Fund (SOE)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in secondary education with plans to teach at the high school level;
  • Recipient must be in good academic standing ;
  • Recipient may be a junior or senior

The Darlene Joan Zielinski Parker Scholarship for Social Justice Fund (General)

  • must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in elementary education
  • must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average
  • must be dedicated to and involved in social justice issues on campus or in their home or La Crosse community
  • will be required to submit a 1-2 page essay describing how she/he would attempt to implement a curriculum addressing racism, sexism and homophobia
  • recipient may be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior
  • financial need should be considered

Thomas & Lois Wirkus Scholarship for Secondary Education (SOE)

• Recipient must be a junior or senior enrolled full-time at UW-L and accepted into the School of Education pursuing a major in preparation for teaching at the high school level.

• Recipient must be in his/her student teaching/internship semester at the time the award is paid

• Financial need shall be considered; special consideration given to a student who, during the term of student teaching or interning, is unable to hold part-time employment.

• Preference shall be given to a recipient majoring in English or Music. Coursework in Communication Studies as well would be highly desirable, but not mandatory.

Twyla & Robert McFee Scholarship in Elementary Education (SOE)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time majoring in elementary education
  • good academic standing
  • financial need should be considered
  • demonstrate dedication to education field through involvement in educational professional affiliations or associations

W & G Schmidt Scholarship Fund in Education (SOE)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in elementary education in even-numbered years or a major in secondary education in odd-numbered years
  • at least a 3.0 gpa
  • financial need should be considered
  • in evaluating applicants, the Committee may also consider participation in extracurricular activities

Warta L. Krueger Hall Memorial Scholarship (SOE)

  • education major who wants to be a teacher
  • financial need shall be considered
  • is in a family of a single parent of either sex
  • motivated student who has performed high academically

Wayne A. Jacobson Fund in Education (SOE)

Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse and have been admitted to the School of Education with one of the following majors and stipulations

  • Geography major with 6-12 certification
  • OR
  • Broadfield social studies major with 6-12 certification with a major/minor in history and a geography minor

Wilma Leide Pfiffner Scholarship in Elementary Education (SOE)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full or part time with a major in elementary education
  • good academic standing
  • financial need should be considered
English

Albert H. and Helen Kent English Scholarship (CLS)

  • freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time with a major in English

  • based on scholarship, leadership and demonstrate outstanding potential as an English major

  • entering freshman required to send a letter of recommendation from an English teacher

Donna Hansen Memorial Scholarship in English (CLS)

  • junior to be enrolled full time with a major or minor in English

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • involved in extracurricular activities on campus and individual leadership qualities

Jay C. Norris Scholarship (CLS)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in English

  • above average grade point average

  • one letter of recommendation required from teachers

  • final candidates may be asked to submit a writing sample

Joyce Christiansen Telzrow Memorial Scholarship (CLS)

  • junior or senior woman to be enrolled full time with a major in a foreign language, English, history, sociology, anthropology or art

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

Leo & Gertrude Schnur Scholarship - English (CLS)

  • senior to be enrolled full time with a major in English

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need may be considered as a tie breaker

  • strong desire to become and remain a English teacher

Mary H. Hebberd Endowment Fund for English (CLS)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full or part time with a major in English

  • financial need should be considered

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

Robert & Ruth Pribek Scholarship in English

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major, minor or double major in English

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing

  • Recipient may be a sophomore, junior, or senior

  • Recipient must submit an essay on “What motivated you to choose English as a major, minor or double major?”

Thomas Baird McIlraith Scholarship in English (CLS)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in English

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

William J. Hyde English Department Scholarship Fund (CLS)

  • attended UW-L for at least 30 credits and must have completed at least 60 credits but no more than 110 credits at the time of the announcement of the award and shall not have completed more than 120 credits at the time of award to be enrolled full time with an English major

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need may be considered

  • exhibit fluency in the American-English language both oral and written forms, to demonstrate the ability to interpret and appreciate literary texts, and exhibit manifest knowledge of English and/or American literature commensurate with the academic level attained by the student at the time of the award.

  • completed at least two upper division English courses (300-400 level) at the time of award

Ethnic and Racial Studies
Exercise and Sport Science

Art & Fern Finley Endowment Fund in Leadership/Exercise & Sport Science

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Exercise & Sport Science;

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0;

  • Recipient may be a junior or senior;

  • Financial need should not be considered;

  • Preference should be given to students of Irish decent;

Beverly Scheel McLoone Memorial Scholarship Fund in Physical Education (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in exercise & sport science

  • above average grade point

  • financial need may be considered

  • committee shall consider the following preference in making the selection: an applicant who has a parent, grandparent or sibling who is an alumni of UW-L

Craig Kusick Jr. Endowment Scholarship Fund in Exercise & Sport Science (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in exercise & sport science

  • good academic standing

  • financial need should be considered

Dr. Robert J. Richards Scholarship Fund (SAH)

  • Must be a sophomore, junior or senior or graduate student enrolled full time at UWL with a major in Exercise and Sports Science. Preference given to students preparing to teach physical education at the elementary school level;

  • Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

  • Must demonstrate potential for future success in a profession related to Exercise and Sports Science.

Emma L. Wilder Endowment Fund (SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time in exercise & sport science, health and recreation

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need may be considered

E. William Vickroy Scholarship (SAH)

  • undergraduate student to be enrolled full time from exercise & sport science, health and recreation

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • preferably having primary emphasis in coaching and/or sports administration

 

Frederick Hagerman Award in Exercise & Sport Science (SAH)

  • undergraduate or graduate student to be enrolled full time in the Exercise and Sport Science,

  • Health and Recreation with an interest of physiology in exercise

Friends of Hans and Ella Reuter Scholarship (SAH)

  • senior to be enrolled full time with a major in exercise & sport science

  • good academic standing

Genevieve Carnes Memorial Scholarship Fund (SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time majoring in exercise & sport science

  • good academic standing

Keith French Scholarship in Physical Education (SAH)

  • currently enrolled graduate student in exercise and sport science full or part time

  • preference given to a married graduate student

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

Leon & Ruth Miller Scholarship in Exercise & Sport Science (SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in exercise & sport science

  • male in odd-numbered years); female in even-numbered years

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • financial need should be considered

  • skill and enthusiasm in the teaching field, good character, with evidence of leadership

Myrtle Dahlen Johnson Endowment Fund (SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in health education and health promotion or exercise and sport science in medical or food science studies dealing with the human diet as it affects health

  • above average grade point average

Myrtle M. Johnson Endowed Scholarship

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Health Education and Health Promotion or Exercise and Sports Science in medical or food science studies dealing with the human diet as it affects health;

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average;

  • Recipient may be a sophomore, junior or senior;

  • Financial should not be considered;

New Orleans Saints James E. Finks Memorial Scholarship for Leadership in Sports Management (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in exercise & sport science with emphasis in sports management

  • above average academically

  • demonstrate strong leadership abilities by participating in recognized campus extracurricular activities

Pam Mouchka Memorial Scholarship in Physical Education/Health (SAH)

  • completed three years at UW-L to be enrolled full time with one of the following major/minor combinations: double major in exercise & sport science and health; health major and exercise & sport science minor; or exercise & sport science major and health minor

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • involvement in extracurricular activities such as working with an athletic trainer or by doing some additional coaching

Patricia Mertens Scholarship Fund in Exercise and Sport Science and the School of Education (SOE or SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time

  • in odd-numbered years major in exercise and sport science and in even-numbered years a major in School of Education

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • financial need may be considered

  • demonstrate leadership in professionally related activities

Raymond W. Tymeson Jr. Youth Sports Coaching Scholarship (SAH)

  • academically qualified as a senior at the time of the first scholarship payout to be enrolled full time in the Department of Health Education and Health Promotion; the Department of Exercise & Sport Science; or the Department of Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation

  • at least a 2.85 overall gpa

  • financial need may be considered

  • must demonstrate a record of significant youth sports (ages 5-15) coaching experience in at least two sports (or one with substantial time commitment and leadership) during the past two years

  • along with the application, up-to-date resume

Robert W. and Beverly J. Batchelder Fund for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (SAH)

  • senior (90 semester credits or more) admitted to teacher education to be enrolled full time

  • major in exercise & sport science or a double major in exercise & sport science and health education

  • male in odd-numbered years female in even-numbered years

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • financial need should be considered

  • committee shall take into consideration the recipient’s extracurricular activities

Steven P. Larsen Memorial Scholarship (SAH)

  • junior, senior or graduate student to be enrolled full time with a major in exercise sport & science, health education & promotion or sport administration

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need may be considered but not to be a determinant

  • must show through extracurricular activities, involvement, etc., a true commitment to their field and, in particular, working with children

  • demonstrate that they are a “well rounded” individual through their extracurricular activities or other involvement

Taylor Family Scholarship in Health Education/Physical Education and Elementary Education (SOE or SAH)

  • student to be enrolled full time with a major in health education/exercise & sport science (even-numbered years) or elementary education (odd-numbered years)

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • financial need should be considered

  • have high teaching potential

Ziemann Family Scholarship Fund in Exercise & Sports Science

  • Recipient must be an entering freshman

  • Recipient must be a graduate of a La Crosse County high school or La Crescent High School

  • Recipient must be enrolled full-time with a major in exercise and sports science

  • Financial need must be considered

  • Recipient must demonstrate school/community involvement

Finance

David M. Cole Award in Economics and Finance (CBA)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in economics

  • 3.25 or higher cumulative gpa

  • financial need may be considered

  • based on academic achievement in economics and finance

  • good performance in the intermediate macroeconomics and microeconomics

  • courses

Jeff Bloxdorf Memorial Scholarship Fund

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Finance or Accountancy

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing

  • Recipient must be a junior

  • Recipient must be an active member of the Financial Management Association
Geography and Earth Science

Coulee Rock Club Scholarship Fund (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time or part time with a major in geography with earth science minor

  • at least a 2.5 gpa

  • financial need not be considered

Harold A. Classen Scholarship in the Department of Geography (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a geography major

  • at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa with at least a 3.35 gpa in geography

Jerry Culver Scholarship Endowment Fund in Geography (SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in geography

  • at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa and at least a 3.25 gpa in geography/earth science

Kirk Louis McIlraith Scholarship in Geography (SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in geography

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

Margaret Chew Geography Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen (SAH)

  • must be an incoming freshman who has declared geography as a major at the time of admission

  • minimum ACT score of 25 out of 36 or its SAT equivalent

  • 200-250 word typed statement explaining why the applicant has chosen geography as a major

Oliver A. Stoffer Scholarship (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, or physics

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need should be considered

Wayne Jacobson Scholarship Fund in Geography (SAH)

  • Full time student with a major in Geography

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25; with a 3.5 GPA in Geography

  • Must have earned at least 12 credits in Geography; with total # of credits between 45 and 90

  • Financial need may be considered

Health Education

Anna Beth Culver Endowment Scholarship for Health, Physical Education and Athletic Training (SAH)

  • undergraduate student having already earned 10 credits in the declared major or minor
  • on a rotating basis for 2015-16 major or minor in athletic training; for 2016-17 major or minor in health; and for 2017-18 major or minor in exercise & sport science in odd-numbered years awarded to a male and even-numbered years to a female
  • at least a 2.95 gpa
  • financial need may be considered
  • committee shall consider leadership potential, extracurricular involvement and service to the chosen field

Chet Bradley Scholarship Fund in School Health Education (SOE or SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in school health education or a major in elementary education with a minor in school health education
  • at least a 2.75 gpa
  • show strong commitment to the teaching profession, school health education specifically show strong evidence of leadership and future success as teacher demonstrate positive relationships with others

Mary Catherine Batten Award in Teacher Education (SOE or SAH)

  • senior to be enrolled full time admitted to the School of Education inc. majors in teacher education, physical education or health education
  • one-half of recipients shall be male and one-half of recipients shall be female
  • preference first given to students with less than a 3.5 gpa selected in terms of humanistic criteria rather than scholastic achievement based on sensitivity to student’s individual needs; openness to ideas generated by students; ability to establish trust relationships; demonstration of sense of humor; and compatibility and consistency in managing
  • students must display outstanding teaching potential

Myrtle Dahlen Johnson Endowment Fund (SAH)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in health education and health promotion or exercise and sport science in medical or food science studies dealing with the human diet as it affects health
  • above average grade point average

Myrtle M. Johnson Endowed Scholarship Recipient

  • must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Health Education and Health Promotion or Exercise and Sports Science in medical or food science studies dealing with the human diet as it affects health
  • Recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average
  • Recipient may be a sophomore, junior or senior
  • Financial should not be considered

Pam Mouchka Memorial Scholarship in Physical Education/Health (SAH)

  • completed three years at UW-L to be enrolled full time with one of the following major/minor combinations: double major in exercise & sport science and health; health major and exercise & sport science minor; or exercise & sport science major and health minor
  • at least a 3.0 gpa
  • involvement in extracurricular activities such as working with an athletic trainer or by doing some additional coaching

Steven P. Larsen Memorial Scholarship (SAH)

  • junior, senior or graduate student to be enrolled full time with a major in exercise sport & science, health education & promotion or sport administration
  • at least a 3.5 gpa
  • financial need may be considered but not to be a determinant
  • must show through extracurricular activities, involvement, etc., a true commitment to their field and, in particular, working with children demonstrate that they are a “well rounded” individual through their extracurricular activities or other involvement

Taylor Family Scholarship in Health Education/Physical Education and Elementary Education (SOE or SAH)

  • student to be enrolled full time with a major in health education/exercise & sport science (even-numbered years) or elementary education (odd-numbered years)
  • at least a 3.0 gpa
  • financial need should be considered
  • have high teaching potential

Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association Endowed Scholarship Fund

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in marketing, management, community health education or school health education
  • above average gpa
  • financial need should be considered
  • selection shall come down to a field of fully and equally qualified candidates, then preference should be given to a candidate who has a demonstrated interest in the cranberry industry in Wisconsin
Health Professions

Partners of Gundersen/Mary Patros Scholarship Endowment for Allied Health Professions (SAH)

  • senior or graduate student to be enrolled full time pursuing a health career degree applicable to hospital/clinic needs

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • genuine financial need (taking into consideration the resources available to the individual through family and spouse is preferred but condition of financial need should not prohibit a superior student from receiving this scholarship)

History

Frederick & Kathryn Davies Scholarship (CLS)

  • junior to be enrolled full time with a major in history

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

Joyce Christiansen Telzrow Memorial Scholarship (CLS)

  • junior or senior woman to be enrolled full time with a major in a foreign language, English, history, sociology, anthropology or art

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

Myrtle Trowbridge Scholarships I & II (GENERAL)

  • junior or senior male to be enrolled full time with a major in history (preference given), biological science, or in

  • physical sciences, or English

  • from a rural area (population less than 5,000)

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • high moral and ethical reputation

William Laux Memorial Fund (CLS)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student to be enrolled full time with a major in history

  • good academic standing

Information Systems

Rada/Melby Scholarship for Information Systems

  • IS major or 2nd major

Shu-Chih Wen Memorial Scholarship Fund for Information Systems (CBA)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in information systems

  • 3.0 or higher cumulative gpa

  • financial need shall be considered

Management

Jerry Faust/Burger King Scholarship Fund (CBA)

  • entering freshman with a major in management

  • first preference given to students from the Sun Prairie, WI

Karla & John Stanek Endowed Scholarship (CBA)

(1)Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in management or marketing;

(2)Recipient must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0;

(3)Recipient must be a junior or senior;

(4)Financial need shall be considered

Lora Greene Scholarship (CBA)

  • senior to be enrolled full time with a major in Management

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

Marketing

Joe & Lynn Laux Family Scholarship in Marketing

a. Recipient must be a junior or senior enrolled full-time at UW-L

b. Recipient must have a major in marketing

c. Recipient must have a GPA of at least 3.0

d. In addition to the general application questions, applicant must submit an additional essay regarding his/her experience in overcoming a challenge or obstacle in life

Karla & John Stanek Endowed Scholarship (CBA)

(1)Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in management or marketing;

(2)Recipient must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0;

(3)Recipient must be a junior or senior;

(4)Financial need shall be considered

Neala P. Frye Memorial Scholarship (CBA)

The purpose of this Fund is to honor the life and legacy of Neala P. Frye. Neala passed away in her junior year at UW-L and her friends, classmates and family established this scholarship fund. Neala was outgoing, compassionate and loving, and very active in the campus and community. The criteria for this scholarship are:

  • recipient must be enrolled fulltime at UW-L with a major in marketing

  • recipient must have at least a 3.5 GPA

  • recipient must be actively involved in the campus and community

  • recipient must be a junior or senior at the time the award is received

  • financial need must be demonstrated

Mathematics

Arnold Temte Mathematics Honors Scholarship (SAH)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in mathematics

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need not considered by only in a tie breaker

  • completed at least three mathematics courses including math 208 and one upper level course; be enrolled in a major program in the department during the scholarship period

Eric Stuart McIlraith Scholarship in Mathematics

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in mathematics

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

Department of Mathematics Scholarship Fund (SAH)

  • freshman who has been accepted for admissions to UW-L no later than April of the calendar year in which he/she shall enter the institution to be enrolled full time

  • enrolled for the fall semester in a mathematics course at or above the level of calculus

  • above average grade point average

  • show promise in mathematics and have demonstrated an interest and talent in mathematics by: (a) scoring in the top 250 students in Wisconsin on the American High School Mathematics Examination (AHSME) or scoring among the top 2% of students taking the MAA Wisconsin Section Exam; or (b) scoring 4 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus Exam or earning college credit with a final grade higher than B in a college mathematics course at or above the level of Calculus; or © ACT score 28 or higher on the mathematics portion

John Gruden Memorial Scholarship (SAH)

  • junior who has graduated from La Crescent High School to be enrolled full time with a major in computer science or mathematics

  • financial need should be considered

  • if a number of students meet the criteria, then other qualifications such as involvement in extracurricular activities on campus and individual leadership qualities should be considered

Leo & Gertrude Schnur Scholarship - Mathematics (SAH)

  • senior to be enrolled full time with a major in mathematics

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • financial need may be considered as a tie breaker

  • strong desire to become and remain a mathematics teacher

Michael G. & Mary J. Aspenson Scholarship Fund in Mathematics

*Recipient must be enrolled full-time at UW-L with a major in Mathematics.

*Recipient may be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student.

*Recipient must maintain 15 (undergraduate) or 6 to 9 (graduate) credit hours per semester; however, the committee shall have the discretion to award to students who have job obligations of 20 hours or more of work per week, or family obligations that prevent the student from maintaining the 15 (or 6 to 9 for graduate student) credit hours per semester.

*Recipient must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.

*Financial need must be considered.

*Recipient must submit an essay, no longer than one page, describing what a successful life will be and how they will achieve it.

Roland W. and Laura J. Christensen Scholarship in Mathematics (SAH)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior (preferably but not necessarily a male) to be enrolled full time with a declared major or minor in mathematics

  • at least a 3.0 gpa in mathematics, provided, however, that this grade point requirement may be waived by the Committee for special or extraordinary circumstances demonstrated by an applicant

  • preference shall be given to students who have a demonstrated interest in teaching mathematics

  • selection committee shall renew the scholarship to a qualified student through their fourth year provided they continue to meet all of the criteria set forth above to the satisfaction of the Committee

Theodore W. and Alice O. Rozelle Endowment Scholarship Fund in Mathematics (SAH)

  • freshman to be enrolled full time with a major in mathematic

  • at least a 27 on the ACT test, both comprehensive and mathematics

  • financial need may be considered only as a single but not necessarily a deciding factor

Microbiology

Allen C. Nelson Biology Scholarship Fund (SAH)

  • senior with at least 90 credits and not more than 115 credits of which no more than 18 credits may be transfer credits

  • to be enrolled full time with a major in biology or microbiology

  • may not be a pre-physical therapy or pre-physician assistant student

  • at least a 3.65 gpa

Allen C. Nelson Scholarship Endowment Fund in Mycology

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in microbiology or biology

  • must have taken at least one mycology course and/or conducted research in mycology

  • above average gpa

Jess Ondell Scholarship Fund in Chemistry and Biology (SAH)

  • undergraduate to be enrolled full time already earned 15 credit hours in declared major or minor in chemistry or biology, including microbiology and aquatic sciences

  • recipient’s home mailing address must be from one of the following: Prairie du Chien, Menomonie, Rice Lake, Baraboo, Portage, Beaver Dam, all Wisconsin; Decorah, Iowa; La Crescent, Minnesota

  • financial need may be considered but only as a single, and not necessarily deciding factor

  • over long period, the committee shall as equitably as possible choose recipients from each of the foregoing mailing addresses

Larry L. Trammell Microbiology Prep Room Scholarship

  • to be enrolled full time with a major in microbiology

  • above average grade point average

  • must have worked for at least one year in the Microbiology Prep Room

Microbiology/Public Health Scholarship

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in microbiology

  • must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in immunology (MIC 406)

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • preference shall be given for students in a pre-professional program (medicine, veterinary medicine, etc.) or who are committed to a career in immunology or epidemiology/public health

Robert M. Burns Scholarship in Medical Microbiology

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in microbiology

  • must have been a UW-L student for at least one year

  • at least a 3.25 gpa

  • must have taken Pathogenic Bacteriology

UW-L Microbiology Scholarship

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in microbiology

  • above average grade point average

Walter M. Winfrey Memorial Scholarship in Microbiology

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in microbiology

  • at least a 3.25 gpa

  • preference given to non-traditional students that have children while attending UW-L

Modern Languages-Study Abroad

Lloyd Meiners Fund in International Education (GENERAL)

  • undergraduate or graduate to be enrolled full time participating in an international education program of the UW-L Office of International Education (including direct exchange programs, study abroad, degree study at UW-L by foreign nationals, etc.)

  • significant academic achievement

Max Winter Memorial Scholarships in International Education (GENERAL)

This fund will support two scholarships; one for a UW-L student studying abroad full-time for at least one semester; and the second to an international student coming to UW-L to study full-time for at least one semester. The recipients must be cleared for international study by the UW-L Office of Int’l Education.

Criteria as follows, in priority order:

1. Students studying at a university in Scotland or attending UW-L from a university in Scotland

2. Students studying at a university in the United Kingdom or attending UW-L from a university in the United Kingdom

3. Students studying at a university in an English speaking country or attending UW-L from a university in an English speaking country.

Ruthann E. Benson Study Abroad Grant

  • Recipient must be enrolled full-time at UW-L

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing

  • Recipient must be a junior or senior

  • Recipient must be enrolled in a study abroad program for at least one semester

Sara Sullivan LGBT Study Abroad Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Pride Center and Rainbow Unity students in 2013 to assist lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and ally students (LGBTQQIAA) who are interested in studying abroad.

1. Full/Part time currently enrolled student

2. Planning on studying abroad in the fall or spring of the next school year

3. In good academic standing

4. Willing to be publically recognized as a recipient of this award

5. Willing to speak to Rainbow Unity/Transform about your experience studying abroad

Thomas & Barbara Macgillivray Scholarship Fund

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse and enrolled in a study abroad program through the UW-L Office of International

  • Education

  • Recipient must be a graduate of a Midwestern high school (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, North Dakota)

  • Recipient must be from a community with a population of 25,000 or less

Music

Carolyn G. Berg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund (CLS)

  • sophomore or junior to be enrolled full time with a major in music education or political science

  • above average grade point average

  • financial need should be considered

  • first preference given to a student with a Bangor, Wisconsin, address

  • if there are none qualified, next preference shall be given to a student who has a permanent address located within a 100 mile radius of La Crosse

Choral Music Scholarship Fund (SAC)

  • high school graduate to be enrolled full time as a freshman with a major in choral music education

  • maintain a 2.75 gpa during both fall and spring semesters

  • must audition/enroll in at least one choral organization (preferably Concert Choir)

  • special application required from the Music Department

Lindy Shannon Music Scholarship (SAC)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in music

  • above average grade point average

  • financial need should be considered

  • special application from the Music Department

Margaret Brown Scholarship Endowment Fund (SAC)

  • recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major or minor in music

  • recipient must enroll in trumpet lessons

  • recipient must be in ensemble of either Concert Band, Music Band or Jazz Band

  • recipient must be in good academic standing with a grade point average of at least 2.75

  • recipient may be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior

  • audition is required for incoming freshman and for renewability of the award

Paul C. and Martha M. Witzke Fund in Music (SAC)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in music

  • show enthusiasm for music and a desire to complete the full music curriculum

  • above average grade point average

Paul Stry Music Memorial Scholarship (SAC)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or first year transfers to be enrolled full time with a major in music, except entering freshmen or first year transfer students may be either music majors or minors

  • must be enrolled in one of the university’s music organizations and also must be taking applied lessons

  • demonstrated superior performance in classical music

  • live auditions will be required by applicants, unless waived by committee, or other alternatives such as audio or videotape required

Piano Scholarship Fund at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (SAC)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior but must be enrolled currently in an applied piano course to be enrolled full time with a major or minor in music

  • above average gpa

  • financial need may be considered

  • must be accepted into the Department of Music based upon live or taped audition before full faculty

Stella Trane Jackson Scholarship (SAC)

  • outstanding music student to be enrolled full time

  • special application required and available from the music department

Robert A. Wessler General Music Scholarship Endowment Fund (SAC)

  • at least a junior to be enrolled full time at UW-L with a major in music education with a music emphasis

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • financial need shall not be considered except as a tie breaker

Thomas H. Annett Scholarship (SAC)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in music

  • good academic standing

Thomas & Margaret Annett Scholarship for the Arts (SAC)

  • preferably a senior piano student; if a piano student cannot be identified, the next choice would be a student who plays a stringed instrument

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

William Estes Choral Music Award (SAC)

  • freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time

  • apply live audition or by submitting a solo audition tape by March 1 for continuing students that will be judged on musicianship, tone, color, range, vocal promise, and beauty of voice

  • be willing to give a live audition if requested

  • special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Philosophy

David Lee Miller Scholarship for Creativity in Philosophy (CLS)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in philosophy

  • good academic standing

  • financial need may be considered

  • demonstrate to the Committee creativity in philosophy

Maly-Miller Phenomenology-Metaparadigm Vibrant Non-Being Haiku Scholarship (CLS)

  • recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major or minor in philosophy and be in good academic standing

  • recipient must write a Haiku that reflects the title of this scholarship fund and which the committee judges to be of a superior quality

  • recipient may be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior

  • financial need shall be considered

Physics

Ernie and Sally Micek Scholarship in Physics

Continuing student

Good academic standing

Physics major

Kenneth and Sharron Ring Scholarship for Entering Freshman in Physics: Dual Engineering

  • recipient must be an entering freshman enrolled full time at UW-L with a major in physics: dual degree engineering

  • recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average

  • financial need may be considered

Robert Uber Scholarship Fund in Physics (SAH)

• Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Physics

• Recipient must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0

• Recipient may be a junior or senior

• Financial need shall not be considered

• It is the desire of the donor that this scholarship be an incentive for the recipient to achieve education beyond a bachelor’s degree

Scott Carnes Memorial Scholarship Fund (GENERAL)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in physics or archaeology

  • good academic standing

Political Science and Public Administration

Dr. Richard Lindblad Political Science Award (CLS)

  • undergraduate to be enrolled full time with a declared major or minor in political science or public administration

  • above average grade point average

  • demonstrated leadership potential and involvement in both campus and community activities

James H. Mack Scholarship for Public Policy Advocacy (CLS)

  • recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in political science, public administration or economics

  • recipient must be a junior or a senior

  • recipient must show interest in pursuing a career in the public policy arena in either the public or private sector

  • recipient must have reputation for integrity and good ethical behavior

  • recipient must have participated in the political process (e.g. public office, assisting others in attending public office, student government and/or campus association relevant to this award)

  • with the application, recipient must submit an essay on a domestic public policy issue (of the recipient’s choice) demonstrating knowledge of the issue and promoting arguments in support as well as opposition to the issue in addition to stating personal point of view on the issue and why

Joseph P. Heim Scholarship Fund for Graduating Seniors

  • graduating senior with a major in political science or public administration planning on attending graduate school

  • above average gpa

  • financial need may be considered

  • committee is to weigh three areas of criteria for this award: (a) academic performance, (b) community involvement, and © political involvement

  • award is to fund graduate studies for recipients in the areas of political science, public administration or law

Maurice and Elizabeth Graff Scholarships --Political Science and/or Public Administration (CLS)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in political science/public administration

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • must plan to continue school and graduate at UW-L

Psychology

Alan C. Howe Memorial Scholarship Fund in Psychology (CLS)

  • sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with preference given to “non-traditional” student to be enrolled full time with a major in psychology

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • financial need may be considered but only as a “tie-breaker”

  • preference will be given to potential recipients who have a demonstrated interest in family/alcohol rehabilitation or, in the alternative, whose career plans focus on working in the area of human services

Donna Hansen Memorial Scholarship in Psychology (CLS)

  • junior to be enrolled full time with a major in psychology

  • at least a 3.5 gpa

  • involved in extracurricular activities on campus and individual leadership qualities

John & Ardus Cleveland Scholarship Fund

*Recipient must be enrolled full-time at UW-L with a major in psychology

*Recipient must be in good academic standing with a GPA of at least 3.0

*Recipient may be a sophomore, junior or senior

*Financial aid shall be considered

Psychology Alumni Scholarship Fund (CLS)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled with a major in psychology

  • at least a 2.5 gpa in psychology

  • preference should be given for student applicants actively involved in psychology related extracurricular activities (clubs, volunteer work, internships, etc.)

Thomas Harris Scholarship in Psychology (CLS)

  • junior to be enrolled full time with a major in psychology

  • above average grade point average

  • financial need should be considered

  • based on academic merit and financial need

Recreational Management and Therapeutic Recreation

Alice DeBower Undergraduate Distinguished Service Award for Graduating Seniors in Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation

  • graduating senior who has demonstrated professional promise and in recognition of outstanding recreation leadership to the Dept. of Recreation Management & Ther. Recreation and to UW-L.

Lillian Neale Campbell Scholarship (SAH)

  • recipient must be a continuing student enrolled full-time at UW-La Crosse (not an incoming freshman)

  • recipient must be accepted into a program involving the care and treatment of persons with

  • physical disabilities, i.e., Adapted Physical Education, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation

  • financial need must be considered

Raymond W. Tymeson Jr. Youth Sports Coaching Scholarship (SAH)

  • academically qualified as a senior at the time of the first scholarship payout to be enrolled full time in the Department of Health Education and Health Promotion; the Department of Exercise & Sport Science; or the Department of Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation

  • at least a 2.85 overall gpa

  • financial need may be considered

  • must demonstrate a record of significant youth sports (ages 5-15) coaching experience in at least two sports (or one with substantial time commitment and leadership) during the past two years

  • along with the application, up-to-date resume

Recreation Major's Club Scholarship (SAH)

  • recipient must have at least 60+ credits to be enrolled full time with a major in recreation management or therapeutic recreation

  • good academic standing

  • active member of the rec majors’ club during year in which awarded presented

  • no more than three of the award recipients may be Rec Club officers in that given year

  • individual may receive award one time

William R. Carlson Fund in Commercial Recreation (SAH)

  • one award made to a junior, senior or graduate student to be enrolled full time with a major in recreation management with an interest in commercial recreation

  • at least a 2.85 gpa

  • demonstrate leadership activities

  • financial need may be considered

Sociology and Archaeology

Alan C. Howe Memorial Scholarship Fund in Sociology (CLS)

  • sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with preference given to “non-traditional” student to be enrolled full time with a major in sociology

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • financial need may be considered but only as a “tie-breaker”

  • preference will be given to potential recipients who have a demonstrated interest in family/alcohol rehabilitation or, in the alternative, whose career plans focus on working in the area of human services

The Archaeology Scholarship (CLS)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-La Crosse with a major in Archaeology

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing

  • Recipient may be a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student

  • Financial need may be considered

Maurice and Elizabeth Graff Scholarships --
Sociology and/or Archaeological Studies

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in sociology and/or archaeological studies

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

  • must plan to continue school and graduate at UW-L

Scott Carnes Memorial Scholarship Fund (GENERAL)

  • sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in physics or archaeology

  • good academic standing

Theatre Arts

A. Richard Tinapp/Robert S. Joyce Endowment Fund in Theatre Arts (SAC)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in theatre arts

  • above average grade point average

Children's Theatre Scholarship (SAC)

  • continuing student with a major in theatre arts

  • good academic standing

Children's Theatre/SummerStage Scholarship

  • continuing student with a major in theatre arts

  • good academic standing

Doris Fuka Communication Studies/Theatre Arts Fund (SAC)

  • freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time

  • major in theatre arts for odd-numbered years (2015-16) and communication studies for even-numbered years (2016-2017)

  • entering freshman required to provide a letter of recommendation from respective high school theatre/communication studies teacher

Drecktrah Family Scholarship in Theatre Arts (SAC)

  • freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full-time with a major in theatre arts

  • good academic standing

  • financial need will be considered

Marie Toland Scholarship (SAC)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in theatre arts

  • at least a 3.0 gpa

Peter J. Talen Memorial Scholarship (SAC)

1. Two awards will be made annually at the discretion of the Department of Theatre Arts with

the following preferences:

• incoming freshmen with a major in theatre arts

• continuing student with a major in theatre arts and/or is involved in theatre productions

2. Recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average

3. Financial need should be considered

Robert and Kip Frederick Fund for Communication Studies and Theatre Arts (SAC)

  • to be enrolled full time

  • odd-numbered years (2015-16) with a major in communication studies and in even-numbered years (2016-17) with a major in theatre arts

Theatre Arts Music Theatre Scholarship (SAC)

  • Recipient must be enrolled full time at UW-L with a major in Theatre Arts

  • Recipient must be in good academic standing

  • Recipient may be an entering freshman, sophomore, junior or senior

  • Recipient must work at some level on each UW-L musical production as a performer, designer or

  • member of the production team

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Marilyn Ondell Scholarship Endowment Fund (CLS)

  • junior or senior to be enrolled full time

  • either a graduate of the parent self-sufficiency program or a student who has successfully completed at least one course in women’s studies or is currently enrolled in the women’s studies department

  • good academic standing

  • financial need should be demonstrated

  • a single parent

Toward Self Reliance Scholarship (CLS)

  • open to only a female with preference given, but not restricted to non-traditional (non-traditional defined as 25 years or older), non-degree, special or graduate seeking women’s studies

  • full time status not required

  • must have completed 9 credits of the 15 required to certify in women’s studies

Women's Studies Founders, Graduates, and Activists Fund Scholarship (CLS)

Should be a WGSS major or minor

Should be a sophomore or junior

Should have a 3.5 GPA in the WGSS major or minor

Essay required: How does your life and your academic studies reflect feminist commitments?

 

For More Information Visit the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department