OTHER FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS
Earl and Marie Clausen Memorial Scholarship:
Awarded to a Polk County, WI, high school graduate who plans to attend UW-RF. The recipient must be in good academic standing, be a responsible citizen and student, and a legal resident of Wisconsin. The scholarship may be continued for three years if satisfactory academic progress is being made and the student applies.
Diversity Scholarship:
Awarded to a first year student of African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian American descent who has demonstrated leadership ability and financial need. For information and an application, contact Carolyn Brady, Admissions Counselor, (715) 425-3500, 112 South Hall. Deadline: March 7, 2008.
First National Bank of River Falls - COMPASS Scholars Scholarship:
Recipients will be chosen from a group of incoming UW-RF Business students. Recipients must write a short essay, detailing reasons for studying business and potential future career goals. The recipient will have completed: the First National Bank of River Falls Employment Application, the short essay as described above and an application. For the applicaiton or questions, contact Carolyn Brady, Admissions Counselor, (715) 425-3500, 112 South Hall. Deadline: March 7, 2008.
Gotham-Banks Scholarship:
This scholarship is granted to an entering freshman who will graduate from Chetek High School in the top third of the class. This award is based on demonstrated financial need and active participation in extra-curricular activities, which may include school, church, community, or 4-H. The student should indicate an interest in pursuing a teaching career; however, this does not exclude other candidates.
Neal H. Stoddard Leadership Scholarship:
Awarded to a senior from Fennimore High School, Glenwood City High School, or a school in the Badger Conference.
Application forms for the following scholarships are available from your high school counselor.
Harriet Sakrison Belter Memorial Scholarship:
Based on academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and active participation in school, church, or community activities, this scholarship is awarded to a graduate of New Richmond High School who will be or is attending UW-RF. The award will initially be given to an incoming freshman and may be continued for four years if the student applies.
Lawrence and Bernice Dawson Scholarship:
Granted to a senior from River Falls High School who plans to continue his or her education at UW-RF. Academic achievement and leadership exhibited in school, church, or community shall be the selection criteria.
First National Bank Scholarship:
First National Bank of River Falls and Prescott will award two $1,000 scholarships, one for a graduate of River Falls High School and one for a graduate of Prescott, WI High School.
Ruth O. Hambrecht Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Prescott High School from a fund established by Mrs. Hambrecht, her friends, and former pupils.
Marcel K. and Edith H. Lynum Scholarships:
Granted to graduates of Baldwin-Woodville and Glenwood City, WI, high schools who will be enrolled at UW-RF. Selection will be based on leadership and scholarship; however, financial need shall also be considered.
Donovan E. Rasmussen Scholarship for Citizenship:
Awarded to an Osceola High School graduate who has demonstrated high ethical and social standards, leadership ability, and strong participation in high school and community activities. Preference is given to students who plan to enter an agricultural-related field.
Roy and Esther Sakrison Scholarship:
Awarded by New Richmond High School to a student who will be attending UW-River Falls.
H. Gaylon Greenhill Scholarship:
Awarded to a high school senior who will be attending UW-River Falls. by New Richmond High School to a student who will be attending UW-River Falls. The student must be a graduate of a high school in either Barron or Dunn Counties and in the top quartile of their graduation class. Student must have financial need.
