Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 15.

Freshmen Scholarship Criteria

FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications should be mailed to:
UW-L Foundation
615 East Ave. N.
La Crosse, WI 54601

Freshmen only scholarships:

Freshman Accountancy Major Scholarship
Offered to attract qualified students into the accountancy program at UW-L
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time who plans to major in
   accountancy
2. cumulative gpa of at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
3. graduate in the upper 25% of the class
4. special application required and available from the Accountancy Department

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarships for Entering Freshman (La Crosse Branch)
Established by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to recognize academic excellence of high school seniors.
Criteria:

1. accepted for admission and to be enrolled full time
2. one award each to a graduating senior from La Crosse
   Central, Logan, and Aquinas
3. rank in top 20% of high school class
4. ACT of 24 or higher
5. financial need may be considered
6. must submit a typed autobiographical essay
7. interviews may be held between top candidates
8. two letters of recommendation required--one from a teacher and one of your choice

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarships for Entering Freshman (La Crosse Area)
Established by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to recognize academic excellence of high school seniors.
Criteria:

1. accepted for admission and to be enrolled full time
2. one award to a graduating senior from either Holmen, Luther Onalaska, Onalaska, West Salem or La Crescent
3. rank in top 20% of high school class
4. ACT of 24 or higher
5. financial need may be considered
6. must submit a typed autobiographical essay
7. interviews may be held between top candidates
8. two letters of recommendation required--one from a teacher and one of your choice

Annett Quartet Scholarship Fund
The Annett Quartet is a creation of the UW-L Symphony Society and will consist of four UW-L full time freshmen student musicians: two violins, one viola and one cello.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. no requirement that a particular major be declared
3. election shall be made on the basis of live auditions which will be required and held in the spring of each year.
   Audition materials are as follows:
   Major scales--C,G,Bb,A,E; and Melodic Minor scales—a,d,f.
   Auditions shall require two contrasting selections:
   One movement of a selection by J.S. Bach and one movement of a Classical or Romantic concerto.
   Auditions may be played with or without accompaniment.
4. quartet will rehearse at least two hours per week
5. quartet will perform as part of a program once each semester
6. quartet will be members of the UW-L Orchestra
7. remuneration from any outside paid performances (weddings, receptions, etc.) will be retained by the individual members of the Quartet
8. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Bruce Boegel Scholarship for Richland Center
Established by Bruce Boegel, '57 UW-L graduate, to recognize a student from Richland Center who will be attending UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman graduating from Richland Center High School to be enrolled full time
2. based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and honors while attending Richland Center
3. financial need shall be considered
4. special application required and available from the Richland Center High School guidance office

Laura and Joe Bowers Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by Mary Hampton, an emeritus from the economics department, in memory of her parents Laura and Joe Bowers.
Criteria:

1. freshman who has graduated from La Crosse Central, La Crosse Logan or Aquinas to be enrolled full time
2. maintain special emphasis or interest in economics
3. good academic standing
4. demonstrate scholarly abilities and a commitment to enhance and strengthen the neighborhoods and quality of life in La Crosse
5. financial need should be a primary consideration

Christopher Carlson Memorial Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of Christopher Carlson, an incoming freshman who died from injuries sustained in a fall the weekend before classes started. The fund supports incoming freshman from Ladysmith, Christopher's hometown.
Criteria:

1. first year student who graduated from Ladysmith High School or a successor institution to be enrolled full time
2. good academic standing with at least a 3.0 gpa
3. demonstrate financial need

Dolores Carroll Scholarship for Minority Students
Established in memory of Dolores Carroll who served as a secretary in the minority affairs office at UW-L for several years.
Criteria:

1. freshman racial minority student to be enrolled full time
2. based on scholastic ability, general service work and involvement in organization

John Castek Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of John Castek Sr. to recognize academic excellence in the pursuit of a career in teaching.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time for all four years of award in the School of Education in a career in teaching
2. rank in top 25% of high school class
3. composite score of 24 or higher on ACT
4. submit one letter of recommendation from teacher
5. renewable for all four years of the recipient's undergraduate program and must meet the criteria
6. next four-year cycle offered in the academic year 2010-11

Margaret Chew Freshman Scholarships for Geography Majors
Established to honor late Professor Margaret Chew who served the UW-L Department of Geography and Earth Science for many years.

1. number of awards: Up to two awards per academic year
2. amount of each award: $500 per award
3. must declare geography as a major at the time of admission
4. minimum ACT score of 25 out of 36 or its SAT equivalent
5. a 200-250 word typed statement explaining why the applicant has chosen geography as a major

Choral Music Scholarship Fund
The choral music program funds these scholarships annually through ticket sales and other fund raisers for student scholarships.
Criteria:

1. high school graduate to be enrolled full time as a freshman with a major in choral music education
2. maintain a 2.75 gpa during both fall and spring semesters
3. must audition/enroll in at least one choral organization (preferably Concert Choir)
4. special application required and available on Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Virginia Kaster Ennis Scholarship
Established by Virginia Ennis for a student from Onalaska High School who plans to enroll at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman from Onalaska High School who has moved into the district of Onalaska after the third Friday of September of their freshman year from any other school district and to be enrolled full time
2. participated in at least three extracurricular activities to demonstrate their willingness to adapt to a new school system. Varied extracurricular
   takes precedent over activities in one area, such as sports or music.
3. at least a 3.25 gpa based on eight semesters
4. involved in at least one community activity separate from school
5. awarded after successful completion of one semester
6. special application required and available from the Onalaska High School guidance office

Benton Fowler Memorial Scholarship
Established by the family and friends of Benton Fowler, a La Crescent High School student who was also actively involved in UW-L's WLSU radio station.
Criteria:

1. freshman graduating from La Crescent High planning to enroll full time at an accredited institution
2. ranks in the top one-third of the graduating class
3. an active and contributing member of the high school band for at least two years
4. demonstrate above average motivation, citizenship, attitude and relations with others
5. if no qualified student from the band, then it may be offered to a vocal student who meets the above criteria
6. payment will be made in the spring semester after completing the fall semester and enrolling in the spring semester--proof of registration is required
7. special application required and available from the La Crescent High School guidance office

Roger and Mary Harring Scholarship and Awards Fund
Established by the Chevrolet Corporation in 1993 to honor Coach Harring as the Outstanding Division III Coach of the Year. Roger Harring has been on the exercise and sport science department faculty since 1969.
Criteria:

1. freshman accepted and to be enrolled full time
2. preference given to a male
3. demonstrate interest in fitness and sport
4. financial need should be considered

H.O.P.E. Scholarship at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Established by the Hmong Organization Promoting Education, an approved student organization at UW-L, to support Hmong students.
Criteria:

1. must be a Hmong student with at least a 2.5 gpa
2. one scholarship awarded to an incoming Hmong freshman and one scholarship awarded for a continuing Hmong student
3. in addition to the regular application for incoming freshman and continuing students, an additional essay of 300 words or less will be required on the topic posted at the H.O.P.E. Web site at:   http://www.uwlax.edu/hope Also, for entering freshman, application must include two letters of recommendation from an employer, high school teacher or high school counselor.

John Kaczmarek Senior Scholarship
Established in memory of John Kaczmarek, a ‘32 graduate of UW-L. He was a coach, teacher, guidance counselor and commissioner of athletics for the Milwaukee School System.
Criteria:

1. freshman graduating from John Marshall High School in Milwaukee to be enrolled full time
2. based on scholarship and leadership
3. must have financial need
4. offered to another Milwaukee High School if no one is selected from John Marshall

Larry Lebiecki Scholarship
Established by family and friends to honor Larry Lebiecki at his retirement from UW-L as Asst. Chancellor, Administrative Services.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. active in extracurricular leadership activities including women's or men's high school varsity sports
3. graduated in the top 15% of high school class
4. awarded to a female student in odd-numbered years (2009-10) and a male in even-numbered years (2008-09)

Department of Mathematics Scholarship Fund
Established by the mathematics faculty for support of students majoring in mathematics.
Criteria:

1. 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
2. enrolled for the fall semester in a mathematics course at or above the level of calculus
3. above average grade point average
4. 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 (c) ACT score 28 or higher on the mathematics portion

Stuart Morton McIlraith Scholarship I
Established by Stuart and Lorraine McIlraith to recognize scholastic achievement in an entering freshman student.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. minimum of 28 ACT
3. rank in the top 15%
4. should contemplate taking at least two biology courses during the year of the award
5. strong academic background from high school courses
6. in developing a renaissance person, a student should plan on taking basic courses from many different areas

Freshman Microbiology Scholarship
Supported by the Microbiology Department to recruit entering freshmen who will be majoring in microbiology. Scholarship renewable for a second year. For more information on the camp, contact Jeri Anibas, Department of Microbiology at 608.785.6960, anibas.jeri.@uwlax.edu
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time with a major in microbiology
2. must attend the Microbiology Scholar Camp in the summer before their senior year of high school (or during the fall of their senior year)
3. write a report on a research project conducted at the scholar camp
4. to be eligible for the second year of support, student must remain a Microbiology major and maintain a minimum gpa of 3.0

Eugene & Arleen O'Brien Scholarship
Established by Dennis O'Brien in honor of his parents, Eugene and Arleen O'Brien, for a graduating senior student who plans to enroll at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman graduating from Black River Falls High School to be enrolled full time
2. top 20% of high school class
3. a composite ACT score of 24 or better
4. based on leadership and scholarship and involved in extracurricular activities
5. special application required and available from the Black River Falls guidance office

UW-L Physics Freshman Scholarship
Established by faculty and staff in the UW-L Department of Physics to recruit freshman for the physics department.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time with a major in physics or physics/engineering

Kenneth and Sharron Ring Scholarship for Entering Freshman in Physics: Dual Degree Engineering
Established by Kenneth and Sharron Ring who are friends of the University interested in promoting the sciences at UW-La Crosse.
Criteria:

1. recipient must be an entering freshman enrolled full time at UW-L with a major in physics: dual degree engineering
2. recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average
3. financial need may be considered

Theodore W. and Alice O. Rozelle Scholarship Fund in Mathematics
Established by Richard and Lee Rozelle and friends in memory of their parents Theodore and Alice to support student scholarships in the mathematics department. Theodore was a faculty member in the mathematics department from 1946-1971.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time with a major in mathematics
2. at least a 27 on the ACT test, both comprehensive and mathematics
3. financial need may be considered only as a single but not necessarily a deciding factor

Sentry Insurance Leadership Scholarship
The Sentry Insurance Scholarship is designed to help develop future business and community leaders.
Criteria:

1. freshman ranking in the upper 15%
2. major in one of the following: business administration, computer science (MIS), accountancy, finance or mathematics emphasis in statistics accepted
3. extracurricular activities, community activities, charitable organizations etc that indicate significant leadership records and outstanding leadership potential
4. scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as a 3.3 gpa or above is maintained and continues to pursue a degree in one of the above areas of study
5. special application required and available from the Foundation Office

Fred A. Singer Scholarship
This was established by the parents of Fred Singer who was a graduate of Muskego High School and a '72 UW-L graduate.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. preference given to Muskego High School senior but if no candidate from Muskego High School, recipient may qualify from Waukesha County
3. rank in top 25% of high school class
4. demonstrated leadership qualities
5. financial need may be considered especially as a tie breaker

Michael G. Skemp Memorial Fund
This fund was set up by family and friends of Michael Skemp who was a 1956 UW-L graduate.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. one award to be made to a graduating senior from New Berlin, WI, High School and one award to be made to a graduating senior from La Crosse Aquinas High School
3. above average grade point
4. financial need should be considered
5. involvement in extracurricular activities

Donald and Helmer Strand Freshmen Scholarships
Established in memory of Donald Strand who served as a budget officer for many years and his father, Helmer, to recognize academic excellence at Blair High School and Central High School.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. in odd-numbered years (2009-10) offered to a graduating senior from Blair High School
3. in even-numbered years (2008-09) offered to a graduating senior from La Crosse Central High School with a major in exercise & sport science. Health and recreation majors may be considered if no qualified physical education student can be designated
4. above average grade point
5. demonstrate strong leadership in extracurricular activities
6. financial need should be considered
7. scholarship will be paid in full the second semester
8. in the event that there are no entering freshman that meet the criteria, continuing students graduating from Blair or Central High Schools may be considered as long as they meet the criteria

Richard & Ethel Thrune Scholarships
Established by Richard and Ethel Thrune to recognize and support outstanding graduates from Brookwood, Cashton and Westby High Schools who plan to attend UW-La Crosse. Scholarship may be renewed for sophomore year if recipient maintains appropriate grade point average.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. one award selected from each school to Brookwood High School, Cashton High School and those from the Coon Valley area (must have attended Coon Valley Elementary School) served by Westby High School are eligible to apply. If there are no Westby students from Coon Valley
   Elementary School, the scholarship will be open to any Westby High school student that meets the other criteria.
3. based on academic performance and the leadership qualities displayed in school and participation in extracurricular activities
4. scholarship is renewable for the sophomore year based on satisfactory advancement
5. personal interview may be required
6. letter of recommendation from a high school teacher is required

C. C. Tucker Masonic Scholarship
Established to recognize academic excellence, realizing that service to school, community and church are also desirable traits to be developed during one's high school career.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time from one of the three public high schools in the Wausau area--Wausau East, Wausau West or D.C. Everest.
2. special application required and available at high school

Harold H. Weisse Award Fund
Harold H. Weisse established this fund for entering freshman graduating from the greater La Crosse area.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. graduating from the greater La Crosse area
3. financial need shall be a primary consideration

Esther Risberg West Scholarship
Established in memory of Esther Risberg West, a 1915 graduate of UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time awarded in even-numbered years
2. rank in top 10% of class
3. have taken the ACT
4. demonstrate financial need by having a FAFSA form on file with the UW-L Financial Aids Office. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide an opportunity for a college education to a qualified high school student who is without adequate means. Although the earnings from the established endowment could vary from year to year, the recipient should be advised that the scholarship monies, when combined with other financial aid awarded by UW-L, should be able to cover room, board, and tuition costs for four years (summer and j terms excluded)
5. three written letters of recommendation required from non-relatives including: (a) an educator, (b) a civic leader and (c) one of your own choosing
6. next awarded to be 2010-2011

Xcel Energy Scholarships
Established by Xcel Energy to benefit students served by Xcel Energy.
Criteria:

1. two scholarships awarded--one for freshman and one for continuing sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time
2. either a major in computer science, biology with a concentration in environmental, any major within the College of Business Administration or any qualifying major within the College of Liberal Studies with a minor in environmental studies
3. at least a 3.0 gpa
4. financial need may be considered
5. must have come to UW-L from a county within Wisconsin that is served by Xcel Energy which include: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Jackson, La Crosse, Marathon, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas and Washburn

Ziemann Family Scholarship Fund in Exercise and Sport Science
Established by Margaret and Terry Ziemann, '51 graduate of Central and '55 graduate of UW-L to support students majoring in the Exercise and Sport Science. Terry's father was a '25 graduate of Central. Terry coached football, basketball and track in the Navy.
Criteria:

1. freshman graduate of a La Crosse County or La Crescent high school and to be enrolled full time with a major in Exercise and Sport Science
2. above average grade point average
3. school/community involvement in voluntary service as well as an applicant's demonstrated interest in fitness and sport

Freshmen as well as other student scholarships:


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Criteria: freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time majoring in business or finance

Laura and Joe Bowers UW-L Concert Bands Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established by Mary Hampton, economic emeriti faculty member of UW-L, to support the University bands.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time participating in a University concert band
2. at least a 3.0 gpa
3. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Betty Wenzel Brown Scholarship Fund in English Education
Established in memory of Ms. Brown ('41) by a former student who had Ms. Brown for English-Latin in Tomah High School.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior female
2. need not be enrolled full time
3. major in English Education (preparing to become an English teacher)
4. good academic standing with at least a 3.0 gpa
5. financial need shall be considered

Kenneth and Marilyn Buresh Minority Scholarship in Allied Health
Established to honor the Buresh's daughter, Ellen Buresh Finch, a '77 graduate in mass communications at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior minority student to be enrolled full time with a major in the allied health field
2. good academic standing
3. financial need shall be considered
4. may be renewed if criteria is met

Kathryn S. Cappelen Teaching Scholarship
Established by Kathryn Cappelen, a '45 graduate, to support teaching. She was a long-time employee of the La Crosse School District now retired.
Criteria:

1. 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
2. major in either elementary or secondary education leading toward a career in teaching
3. above average grade point average
4. financial need should be considered but shall not be determinative of eligibility
5. 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

Roland W. and Laura J. Christensen Scholarship in Mathematics
Established to honor Roland for receiving the first National Assistant Coach of the Year in 1997. Roland also served on the mathematics faculty for 32 years.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior (preferably but not necessarily a male) to be enrolled full time with a declared major or minor in mathematics
2. at least a 3.0 gpa in mathematics, however, this gpa requirement may be waived by the Committee for special or extraordinary circumstances
3. demonstrate interest in sport and fitness
4. preference shall be given to students who have a demonstrated interest in teaching mathematics
5. 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

David M. Cole Award in Economics and Finance
Established in honor of David Cole by the faculty of the departments of economics and finance.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in economics
2. cumulative 3.25 gpa or higher
3. financial need may be considered
4. based on academic achievement, especially in economics and finance
5. good performance in the intermediate macroeconomics and microeconomics courses (ECO 305 and 308) is particularly valued

Community Credit Union Scholarship
Community Credit Union has established a scholarship program offered to members for one incoming freshman and one non-traditional student.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student full or part time attending an accredited university/college/technical college
   
2. member of Community Credit Union (graduating high school senior must be a YALE Club member)
3. special application required and available from the Community Credit Union or the Foundation Office

Joseph Cordeiro Scholarship for Students Studying String Instruments
Established by the family and friends of Joseph Cordeiro.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time but does not have to be a music major or minor
2. member of University Orchestra
3. proficient in or studying strings (piano or harp are not included in the string category)
4. good academic standing
5. entering freshman must submit letter of recommendation from high school orchestra director. Formal application and solo audition tape required; must be willing to give live audition if requested.
6. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Cordeiro Quintet Fund at the UW-L
Established by Bob & Janet Roth to support a quintet in memory of Joseph Cordeiro.
Criteria: Recipients must be registered members of the UW-L Symphony Orchestra and meet the other following criteria:

1. Make up:
   a. Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn
   b. Open to any class freshman to super-senior
2. Auditions:
   a. Completed the preceding spring
   b. Include scales, solo literature and right reading exercise
   c. To be heard by orchestra conductor and appropriate applied faculty
3. Requirements for quintet members:
   a. Must rehearse two hours per week minimum (one with faculty and one without)
   b. Must perform one concert per semester
   c. Would be available to represent the UW-L Department of Music in high school programs or other events (maximum of two services per semester)
4. The Committee shall make or announce no awards until the UW-L Music Department scholarships have been awarded and announced.

Richard Corner Scholarship
Established by Richard and Marjorie Corner to recognize academic excellence.
Criteria:

1. freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time
2. preference given to students from the Cedarburg area
3. financial need may be considered

Louise Drumm Art Scholarship
Established from a bequest of a former art teacher for La Crosse schools for art scholarships.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in art
2. above average grade point average
3. financial need should be considered
4. special application required and available from the Art Department

John & Ellie Ellison Scholarship
Established by John Ellison for an entering freshman or continuing student from Blair High School, WI, who enrolls at UW-L or to a teaching faculty member within the Blair-Taylor School District for at least two years.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior who has graduated from Blair High school to be enrolled full time
2. also an award is given to a teaching faculty from Blair-Taylor

The Equitable Life Foundation/ Chancellor's Minority Fund
This scholarship was funded by The Equitable Life Foundation to help minority students to attend UW-L. Minority is defined as a domestic multicultural student.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior minority to be enrolled full time
2. good academic standing
3. financial need may be considered

William Estes Choral Music Award
Established to provide scholarships to a student who has demonstrated choral accomplishments.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time
2. 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
3. be willing to give a live audition if requested
4. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Doris Fuka Communication Studies/Theatre Arts Fund
The fund's general purpose shall be the support of the communication studies/theatre departments by providing monies for a variety of departmental activities such as special projects, student scholarships, dignitary visitations, or other functions as determined by the selection committee.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time
2. major in theatre arts for odd-numbered years and communication studies for even-numbered years
3. freshman required to provide a letter of recommendation from high school theatre/communication studies teacher
4. monies can be used for a variety of departmental activities such as special projects, student scholarships, dignitary visitations or other functions determined by the committee

Norman L. Gillette, Sr., Family Fund Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of Norman Gillette who was a successful entrepreneur and businessman as Chairman of the Board of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co of La Crosse, Rochester, Decorah, Iowa and Mankato, Minnesota. Mr. Gillette was an outstanding community activist and philanthropist who gave generously of his time, talent and treasure to the community.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled at UW-L from the La Crosse area
2. above average grade point average

Gertrude and Donald Sandy Gordon Jazz Scholarship Fund
Established by Gertrude Gordon, a long time friend of
UW-L, to encourage young people interested in jazz music careers and music students who wish to pursue their music education and training.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with an interest in jazz music
2. music students or pursuing an undergraduate degree in music
3. at least a 2.5 gpa
4. if eligible, may receive a maximum of four years
5. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Alice Hagar Elementary Education Scholarship
Alice Hagar was a librarian of the Training School Library on the Campus of La Crosse State Teachers College in La Crosse. When the Campus School closed in 1974, she moved into the Currciulum and Instruction Center of Morris Hall as a librarian until her retirement in 1982.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in elementary education
2. at least a 3.2 gpa on a 4.0 scale
3. financial need should be considered only as a tie breaker
4. at least two awards shall be made
5. 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

Freda and Arnold Hanson Endowment Scholarship Fund in Elementary Education
Established to honor two long time residents of Viroqua for Viroqua High School graduates planning to become elementary teachers. Freda taught in several one-room grade schools and attended classes at UW-L during nights, weekends and summers to eventually earn a bachelor's and master's degree at the university.
Criteria:

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

Mary H. Hebberd Endowment Fund for English
Mary Hebberd retired in 1976 as Associate Professor of English at UW-L. She was a member of the faculty since 1947 and in addition to teaching was the first director of public relations and alumni affairs and a member of the board of the UW-L Foundation.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full or part time with a major in English
2. at least a 3.5 gpa
3. financial need should be considered

UW-La Crosse Jazz Studies Development Fund
General support of student scholarships in the area of jazz studies at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman or currently enrolled student to be enrolled full time who demonstrate an interests and ability in jazz
2. five to ten minute audition tape must be submitted and should include a classical etude or solo and an excerpt demonstrating jazz style
3. an improvised solo may be included but is not required
4. candidate may be expected to audition in person
5. freshman applicants must submit a letter of
   recommendation from band/jazz director and list two additional references
6. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Albert H. and Helen Kent Scholarship
Established for the general support of the English program by providing monies for a variety of activities such as student scholarships, special projects, dignitary visitations, or other functions that the selection committee deems appropriate to enhance the program.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time with a major in English
2. based on scholarship, leadership and demonstrate outstanding potential as an English major
3. entering freshman required to send a letter of recommendation from an English teacher

Paul D. Koeller Scholarship
Established by Paul ('77) and Karen ('76) Koeller for students who are current employees or former employees or descendents of current or former employees in the brewing or baking industry in La Crosse previously or currently owned and operated by G. Heileman Brewing Company, or its successor, City Brewing Company, or any of their subsidiaries.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior resident of La Crosse County or the La Crosse area (i.e., within 100 miles of La Crosse County) to be enrolled full time with any major
2. must be in good academic standing with at least a 3.0 gpa
3. financial need should be considered with preference given to someone who is working to pay their own way through college; consideration should be given to other scholarships and resources available to each applicant
4. preference should be given to a first generation college attendee
5. preference given to current employees or former employees or descendents of current or former employees in the brewing or baking industry in La Crosse previously or currently owned and operated by G. Heileman Brewing Company, or its succesor, City Brewing Company, or any of their subsidiaries
6. a previous recipient can re-apply to receive the scholarship again the next year; however, preference would be given go a different recipient

Judith L. Kuipers Endowment Fund
Established by the UW-L Foundation in honor of Judith Kuipers at the time of her resignation of the Chancellor of UW-L, for student scholarships in symphony orchestra, international studies or diversity at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time
2. students in symphony orchestra, international studies or diversity
3. above average gpa
4. financial need should be considered

William Laux Memorial Fund
Established in honor of William, a former history professor and dean of the College of Arts, Letters & Sciences.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student to be enrolled full time with a major in history
2. good academic standing

Helen Leide Memorial Fund for the Theatre
Established to honor Helen Leide, director of circulations at Murphy Library until her retirement in 1980. General support of the theatre program by providing monies for a variety of activities such as student scholarships, special projects, dignitary visitations, or other functions that the selection committee deems appropriate to enhance the program.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time
2. based on scholarship, leadership and demonstrated outstanding potential as a theatre major
3. entering freshmen required to submit a letter of recommendation from a high school theatre teacher

Marine Credit Union Scholarship (formerly Advantage Credit Union)
Established by the credit union for members of the credit union and their families.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time
2. members of Marine Credit Union and their families
3. special application available from the Marine Credit Union and returned to them

Mewaldt Music Scholarship
Established by David and Harriet Mewaldt. Dave served the music faculty from 1959-1982.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time with a declared major in music
2. must have mastered the technique of woodwind or brass instruments
3. audition and/or interview may be required
4. must be involved in at least one major instrumental organization on the UW-L campus
5. freshmen must rank in the top 25% and at least a composite ACT 23
6. continuing students must be in good academic standing
7. financial need may be considered
8. if committee approves, renewal of this scholarship would be for the next year with no more than three renewals
9. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Journal Foundation/Walter Jay & Clara Charlotte Damm Scholarship
Milwaukee Foundation board working with the Journal Company has established this award to support students at UW-L. If funded, the amount is determined by the Milwaukee Foundation.
Criteria:

1. undergraduate and graduate student to be enrolled full time
2. pursuing careers in radio, television or other news and entertainment communication media
3. 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, Norlight Telecommunications Inc., Journal Community Publishing Group, IPC Print Services, and Prime Net).
4. financial need should be demonstrated
5. show scholastic ability based on high school or college transcripts as a measure of academic performance and ability to succeed
6. scholarship available only if approved by the Milwaukee Foundation annual review

Student Chapter #361 Music Educators National Conference (M.E.N.C.) Scholarship
Established by the Student Chapter #361 of the Music Educators National Conference.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time with a major in music or music education
2. active participant in MENC
3. must be in at least one performing organization on the UW-L campus
4. entering freshman must be planning on a music or music education major and must have been active in at least one performing organization while in high school
5. audition tape may be required
6. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Thomas Allen Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established by Robert Moore in memory of his son who was a 1981 UW-L graduate.
Criteria:

1. must be a foreign student enrolled full time
2. must be above average grade point average
3. may be a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student
4. financial need must be demonstrated

George C. Nixon Award for UW-L Students Associated with the La Crosse Boys/Girls Club
Established in memory of George Nixon who was associated with the Boys/Girls Club of La Crosse for many years.
Criteria:

1. freshman or currently enrolled undergraduate in any major to be enrolled full time
2. current or past member of La Crosse Boys/Girls Club
3. have demonstrated leadership qualities
4. special application required and available at the Boys/Girls Club and return to them

Jay C. Norris Scholarship
Established through a bequest from the late Jay Norris, a respected member of the university's English department.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in English
2. above average grade point average
3. two letters of recommendation required from teachers
4. final candidates may be asked to submit a writing sample

Wilma Leide Pfiffner Scholarship in Elementary Education
Established by Wilma Pfiffner who is a 1935 UW-L graduate in Education.
Criteria:

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

Piano Scholarship Fund at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Established to support piano scholarships at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. 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
2. above average gpa
3. financial need may be considered
4. must be accepted into the Department of Music based upon live or taped audition before full faculty
5. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

James Quillin Memorial Art Scholarship
Established by the family and friends of James Quillin and is intended for students majoring or minoring in art at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a declared major or minor in art
2. demonstrate scholarship, leadership, great potential in art
3. entering freshman should submit a letter of recommendation from art teacher
4. special application required and available from the Art Department

Theodora Richter Communication Studies Scholarship
In appreciation for the many fond memories of her students and colleagues, Mrs. Richter established the first scholarship at UW-L exclusively for speech and theatre majors. Mrs. Richter taught speech at UW-L from 1958-1969.
Criteria:

1. freshman or continuing student to be enrolled full time with a major in communication studies
2. priority to be placed on scholastic ability, involvement in forensics, debate and theatre as well as other organizational involvement and general service work
3. entering freshman required to send a letter of recommendation from a teacher

Lindy Shannon Music Scholarship
Established through proceeds from the Lindy Shannon concert recognizing Lindy Shannon's contribution to rock and roll music.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in music
2. above average grade point average
3. financial need should be considered
4. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Paul Stry Music Memorial Scholarship
Established to recognize demonstrated superior performance in classical music.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or first year transfer 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
2. must be enrolled in one of the university's music organizations and also must be taking applied lessons
3. demonstrated superior performance in classical music
4. live auditions required by applicants, unless waived by committee, or other alternatives such as audio or videotape required
5. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

UW-L Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Fund
Established for students participating in the UW-L Symphony Orchestra.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time
2. participant in the UW-L Symphony Orchestra
3. at least a 2.5 gpa
   
4. qualification shall also be based on a personal audition
5. performance of string instruments include violin, viola, cello and bass only
6. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site or from the Music Department

Symphonic Brass Quintet Scholarship
Established by Bob and Janet Roth to support a quintet for the symphonic brass.
Criteria: Recipients must be registered members of the UW-L Symphony Orchestra and meet the other following criteria:

1. Make up:
   a. Two trumpets, one horn, one trombone and one tuba
   b. Recipients must be full time enrolled students at UW-L
   c. There is no major requirement
2. Auditions:
   a. A "live" audition is required
   b. Auditions will be held during the second semester of the year before the scholarship is awarded
   c. Audition will be heard by: UW-L Orchestra Conductor and members of the UW-L brass and horn faculty
   d. Auditions may be scheduled on regular Music Department audition dates or arrangements for a special audition date may be made with the UW-L Orchestra Conductor
   e. Audition requirements include major scales (C, Ab, G, D and A) and harmonic minor scales (a, d, and f)
   f. Scales should be played at the student's maximum range and at his/her highest controlled speed
   g. Two contrasting solos or two contrasting movements from the same solo that demonstrate the student's musical and technical capabilities
   h. A brief sight-reading exercise provided by the Music Department
   i. Solos may be played with or without accompaniment. If accompanied, student must provide his or her own accompanist
3. Requirements and Obligations:
   a. Quintet will rehearse a minimum of two (2) hours per week
   b. Students will be expected to prepare outside of the rehearsal time
   c. Quintet will perform as a part of a concert or recital a minimum of once per semester
4. Remuneration from any paid performances (weddings, receptions, etc) will be retained by the individual members of the quintet.
5. The Committee shall make or announce no awards until the UW-L Music Department scholarships have been awarded or announced.

Teamsters Brewery Workers/Local 695 Scholarship
Established to provide financial assistance to sons and daughters of Local 1081 members.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time
2. student of a son, daughter or grandchild of a Local 1081 member or if this Union does not exist, any Wisconsin teamster union family member would be eligible
3. at least a 2.5 gpa
4. list the connection to the Teamsters, i..e., parent's name and address and the Union affiliate

A. Richard Tinapp/Robert S. Joyce Endowment Fund in Theatre Arts
Established by the Department to honor Drs. Tinapp and Joyce. This is a multi purpose fund to support the Theatre Arts Department. If a scholarship is to be awarded below is the criteria.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in theatre arts
2. above average grade point average

Paul C. and Martha M. Witzke Fund in Music
Established by Paul and Winnifred Witzke in memory of Paul's parents in support of students in music at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in music
2. show enthusiasm for music and a desire to complete the full music curriculum
3. above average grade point average
4. special application required and available on the Foundation Web site from the Music Department

Robert and Betty Woodruff Scholarship in Education
Established to honor Robert and Betty Woodruff for serving as role models to the La Crosse Northside community with their demonstrated work ethic and civic and community involvement. Scholarship has been established to help the student trying to attain a degree in the profession of Education.
Criteria:

1. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with a major in education
2. good academic standing
3. 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; (c) 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.
4. renew the scholarship for a continuing, qualified recipient; provided, however, that no student may receive the scholarship for more than four years.
5. on a separate paper, list the scoring system points (a) through (c) with dates of attendance and total number of points and submit with your application

Xcel Energy Scholarships
Established by Xcel Energy to benefit students served by Xcel Energy.
Criteria:

1. two scholarships awarded--one for freshman and one for continuing sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time
2. either a major in computer science, biology with a concentration in environmental, any major within the College of Business Administration or any qualifying major within the College of Liberal Studies with a minor in environmental studies
3. at least a 3.0 gpa
4. financial need may be considered
5. must have come to UW-L from a county within Wisconsin that is served by Xcel Energy which include: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Jackson, La Crosse, Marathon, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon, Vilas and Washburn

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Other Freshman Scholarships:

The scholarships listed below are additional awards available to UW-La Crosse students. They are not selected through the UW-L Foundation.

UW-La Crosse Class of 1956 Scholarship
Established by the graduating UW-L class of 1956 to recruit entering freshmen students to UW-La Crosse.
Criteria:

1. recipient must be an entering freshman enrolled full time at UW-L
2. recipient must be in good academic standing with above average grade point average
3. financial need should be considered
4. no formal application required

Counselor Choice Award
$1,000 new freshmen award for multicultural students from Wisconsin or Minnesota.
Criteria:

1. admitted Multicultural student (African-American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino American, Southeast Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander) at UW-L
2. resident of Wisconsin or Minnesota
3. high school class rank in the top 40 percent or an ACT composite score of at least 19 (SAT 910) demonstrated leadership and/or involvement in high school or community
4. financial need may be considered when awarding scholarships; priority will be given to candidates admitted to UW-L with FAFSA forms on file by March 15; applicants admitted after March 15 will be considered if awards are still available
5. no formal application required (do not send an application)

Charles and Lillian Gay Scholarship Endowment Fund
Fund was established by the Gay family to support scholarships for students at UW-L.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. good academic standing ranking in the top 10%
3. at least a 25 on ACT
4. financial need may be considered
5. scholarship renewable up to three years if at least a 3.0 gpa is maintained
6. no formal application is required (do not send an application)

Frank and Margaret Kent Scholarship Fund
A bequest from the Kent estate for deserving students at UW-L to attain a college education.
Criteria:

1. freshman to be enrolled full time
2. must have shown scholastic ability and rank in the upper 10% of the high school class
3. at least a 25 on ACT
4. financial need must be demonstrated
5. scholarship is renewable up to three years if at least a 3.0 gpa is maintained.
6. no formal application required (do not send an application)

Non-Resident Tuition Grant
New freshmen grant valued at approximately $10,000 per year and renewable for up to three years as long as the student remains in good academic standing. The grant is designed to allow recipients to attend UW-L at Wisconsin resident tuition rates.
Criteria:

1. admitted multicultural student (African-American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino American, Southeast Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander) at UW-L
2. non-resident of Wisconsin or Minnesota
3. high school class rank in the top 25% or an ACT composite score of at least 21 (SAT 990)
4. demonstrated leadership and/or involvement in high school or community
5. financial need may be considered when awarding scholarships; priority will be given to candidates admitted to UW-L with FAFSA forms on file by March 15; applicants admitted after March 15 will be considered if awards are still available
6. no formal application required (do not send an application)

Return to Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents authorized a pilot program offering a 25 percent discount on tuition to the eligible non-resident children and grandchildren of alumni.
Criteria:

1. new and continuing eligible non-resident include those from states other than Wisconsin and Minnesota as well as residents of US territories and foreign countries
2. parent or grandparent graduated from UW-L.   For this purpose, parents include biological, adoptive or legal parents and/or legal guardians. Grandparents are defined to include only biological grandparents (i.e., the parents of biological parents)
3. good academic standing
4. renewable
5. application necessary--go to www.uwlalumni.org/returnwis.htm for application

The Diane L. Schumacher Enrollment Services Scholarship
Scholarship to recruit entering freshman to UW-La Crosse was established to honor Diane Schumacher, executive director of Enrollment Services Office, at her retirement in 2007.
Criteria:

1. recipient must be an admitted freshman
2. recipient should be academically talented
3. no formal application required (do not send an application)

Student Development/Academic Services Multicultural Student Scholarship
$500 new freshmen award renewable for up to three years as long as the student remains in good academic standing
Criteria:

1. admitted Multicultural student (African-American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino American, Southeast
2. high school class rank in the top 15 percent
3. demonstrated leadership and/or involvement in high school or community
4. to be renewed, demonstrated leadership and/or involvement in college
5. financial need may be considered when awarding scholarships; priority will be given to candidates admitted to UW-L with FAFSA forms on file by March 15; applicants admitted after March 15 will be considered if awards are still available
6. no formal application required (do not send an application)