VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS / from page 6 Donald P. & Marjorie W. Cummins Scholarship DEADLINE: April 1, 2014 Established by Donald P. Cummins and his children, in memory of Marjorie Cummins, a primary education teacher in the public schools for 10 years where she influenced children’s lives through her love of the arts. ELIGIBILITY: Returning adult who is 28 years of age or older. Financial need. FDL County resident pursuing postsecondary training at an accredited institution of higher learning. Recent transcript, personal statement. APPLICATION: Fond du Lac Area Foundation. CS/NT Elmer and Nellie Dixon Scholarship DEADLINE: March 31, 2014 Elmer Dixon was a philanthropic man in Fond du Lac, active in numerous local organizations. ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Fond du Lac County or graduate of a high school in Fond du Lac County. Certified school transcript. Majoring in either Protestant Christian ministry or agriculture or related field. Personal statement, financial need. APPLICATION: Guidance offices and Fond du Lac Area Foundation. GS, CS/NT Dr. J. Michael Doyle Scholarship Fund DEADLINE: March 31, 2014 Established by Mrs. Mike (Mary) Doyle and family in memory of Dr. J. Michael Doyle. ELIGIBILITY: Fond du Lac County resident, graduating senior, from St. Mary’s Springs Academy, Fond du Lac High School, and Winnebago Lutheran Academy. Additional criteria to be determined. APPLICATION: Guidance offices and the Fond du Lac Area Foundation. GS Fond du Lac Area Retired Educators’ Scholarship DEADLINE: March 15, 2014 Awarded to high school seniors intending to become educators. Since 1988, more than $30,000 in has been awarded by the FAREA to deserving students. Five $500 scholarships to high school seniors intending to become educators and two $500 scholarships to FdL County residents who are currently pursuing a college degree in a school of education. ELIGIBILITY: Reside or attend school in Fond du Lac County. Written statement, area of major, certified transcript. APPLICATION: Guidance offices or FAREA Scholarship chairperson, Sue Derge, suederge@gmail.com. GS/CS Fond du Lac County 4-H Adult Leaders Association Scholarship DEADLINE: May 15, 2014 Up to 6 scholarships given in the amount of $500 to an individual who has been a 4-H member for at least four years. ELIGIBILITY: Graduating high school senior this year or older person with additional criteria required. Enrolled in 4-H during senior year in high school. Planning to enter a post high school college/school, or may already be in attendance and has not previously received this scholarship. APPLICATION: www.fdl4h.org or contact Denise Retzleff at 929-3170, denise.retzleff@ces.uwex.edu. Fond du Lac County 4-H Teen Leaders Association Scholarship DEADLINE: May 15, 2014 Up to 3 scholarships given in the amount of $500. ELIGIBILITY: Open to any person who is a high school graduate and enrolled in 4-H during senior year in high
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school with additional criteria required. Applicant should be enrolled in youth leadership on the club and/or county level and planning to enter a post high school college/ school, or may already be in attendance. Applicant should not be a previous scholarship recipient of this award. APPLICATION: www.fdl4h.org or contact Denise Retzleff at 929-3170 denise.retzleff@ces.uwex.edu
tion form. An appearance before a small panel of Artists’ Association members is also required. Students who reside in Fond du Lac County, Waupun and Lomira are eligible. APPLICATION: Aileen Andrews, aandrews@actionadvertiser.com. GS Fond du Lac Community Theatre Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE: April 30, 2014 Established in the winter of 2012 to honor dedicated men and women who always played a prominent role in FDLCT productions and continually supported the organization. ELIGIBILITY: High school seniors involved in at least two FDLCT productions. Applicants are asked to showcase their involvement with the organization. APPLICATION: Guidance offices, after February 17, 2014. GS
Fond du Lac County 4-H Thuerwachter Scholarship DEADLINE: May 15, 2014 One $500 scholarship given for short course, up to three $1,000 scholarships toward a BA or BS degree, One $1,000 scholarship for grad school. Scholarship may only be received twice. ELIGIBILITY: Member of Fond du Lac County 4-H for at least 4 years; open to Fond du Lac County 4-Her’s and alumni. Attending UW-Madison, preference to those studying agriculture. APPLICATION: www.fdl4h.org or contact Denise Retzleff at 929-3170 denise.retzleff@ces.uwex.edu.
Fond du Lac Music Parents Association Music Scholarship DEADLINE: May 23, 2014 Each year the Fond du Lac Music Parents’ Association raises approximately $10,000 which is used to support various aspects of K-12 music education. In addition to the $500 Music Parents’ Senior Scholarship, the organization makes available 24 $200 scholarships for middle school and high school music students who attend a qualifying summer music camp. Interested students should contact their music teachers for details. ELIGIBILITY: Active, participating member of the FdL High School band, chorus, or orchestra program. Display interest, ability and aptitude for future music study. APPLICATION: High school music instructors. GS
Fond du Lac Running Club DEADLINE: May 19, 2014 The number of $500 scholarships awarded each year (maximum of three) is based on the number of applications received. People are eligible to win the scholarship a maximum of two times. ELIGIBILITY: Graduating high school seniors pursuing a full-time, post-secondary degree. Other post-secondary students actively pursuing a full-time degree. APPLICATION: www.fonddulacrunningclub.com or by writing to P.O. Box 102, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0102. GS,CS Fond du Lac Area Foundation Scholarships DEADLINE: March 31, 2014 Available to high school seniors for continuing education purposes through the E.C. Kiekhaefer Memorial Fund under the administration of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation. ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Fond du Lac County. Submit certified school transcript showing 3.75 cumulative GPA. School activities, work experiences, financial need, personal statement. APPLICATION: Guidance offices and Fond du Lac Area Foundation. GS
Arnold & Meta Firle Scholarship DEADLINE: April 1, 2014 Established to honor their daughter, Susan, who motivated Arnie to start painting. Arnold & Meta Firle were successful business owners, world travelers, and active community members. At the age of 80, Arnold developed a kidney problem which forced him to undergo dialysis. The Firle’s daughter, Susan Krause, an accomplished artist introduced Arnie to the world of art. He started taking art lessons. He produced many beautiful watercolor paintings and his work won awards. ELIGIBILITY: Graduating Senior from Fond du Lac High School, Winnebago Lutheran Academy, and St. Mary’s Springs Academy. Major in an art-related field. School and Community involvement, academic achievement, personal statement, samples of artwork. APPLICATION: Guidance offices and Fond du Lac Area Foundation. GS
Fond du Lac Area Insurance Association Scholarship DEADLINE: March 17, 2014 The Fond du Lac Area Insurance Association (FAIA) was chartered in 1991 to promote insurance education, encourage professional development of its members and provide a foundation for mutual support within the association and the industry. ELIGIBILITY: Students graduating from Fond du Lac High School, St. Mary’s Springs Academy, Winnebago Lutheran Academy, and Horace Mann High School. Enrolling for a degree in business education. APPLICATION: Guidance offices or call 920-979-3043. GS
Jim Gescheidle Scholarship DEADLINE: March 31, 2014 Established by Mary Gescheidle in memory of her husband, Jim, killed in a plane accident in 2002. Jim was supervisor of building & grounds for the FdL School District. ELIGIBILITY: Graduating senior from Fond du Lac High School . Minimum B average. School and community involvement, financial need, personal statement. APPLICATION: Guidance office at Fond du Lac High School and Fond du Lac Area Foundation. GS
Fond du Lac Artists’ Association Scholarships DEADLINE: March 23, 2014 Provides two scholarships of $750 yearly for high school seniors planning to pursue a career in a visual art-related field. The scholarships are for art-related classes only and do not include supplies. ELIGIBILITY: Students should plan to present a portfolio with examples of their work as well as fill out an applica-
Jim Gescheidle Scholarship-Custodial Scholarship DEADLINE: March 31, 2014 Established by Mary Gescheidle in memory of her husband, Jim, killed in a plane accident in 2002. Jim was supervisor of building & grounds for the Fond du Lac School District. Mary passed away on December 17, 2013.
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ELIGIBILITY: Graduating senior of Fond du Lac High School who participated in the Student Custodial program established by Jim or a graduating senior of Fond du Lac High School who has a parent/guardian currently working as a custodial or maintenance worker in the Fond du Lac School District. Minimum of B average, school and community involvement, financial need, personal statement. APPLICATION: Guidance office at Fond du Lac High School and Fond du Lac Area Foundation. GS Jim Gilmore Law Enforcement Scholarship DEADLINE: April 15, 2014 Jim Gilmore retired from the FDL County Sheriff’s Department in 1998 after 28 years of service. Jim completed his Bachelors degree at UW-Oshkosh while working night shifts as a dispatcher and patrolman. He knows first hand the difficulties young people can face in securing an education. He established this scholarship to assist future officers with their education and to give something back to the community. ELIGIBILITY: Graduating high school senior. Reside in Fond du Lac County. Recent certified high school transcript. Pursuing 2- or 4-year law enforcement degree. School/extracurricular/community involvement, financial need. Written essay. APPLICATION: Guidance offices and Fond du Lac Area Foundation. GS Willard “Jake” Gores Scholarship Gores was a teacher at L.P. Goodrich High School for 40 years. He also coached football, baseball, and track. In 1960, he was appointed athletic director. In 1977, he was selected as a Wisconsin Athletic Director of the Year. An athletic field is named in his honor adjacent to the former L.P. Goodrich High School building. ELIGIBILITY: Graduating Fond du Lac High School senior with plans to major in education. Participated in a high school sport at the varsity level. Minimum GPA of 2.75. APPLICATION: Guidance office at Fond du Lac High School. GS The Lewis C. Hack & Lois E. Hack Scholarship Fund of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation DEADLINE: April 15, 2014 To assist students of Fond du Lac County in attaining or completing a vocational or bachelors degree at an accredited college, university or vocational school for a general or specialized degree. ELIGIBILITY: Legal Fond du Lac County resident. Financial need. Have completed (or will have completed during semester of application) a minimum of 36 credits toward a bachelor’s degree or 24 credits toward a vocational degree. APPLICATION: Local colleges and Fond du Lac Area Foundation. CS Chris Henning Scholarship in Paramedics DEADLINE: April 15, 2014 In memory of Chris Henning, firefighter/paramedic with the City of Fond du Lac Fire Department who was killed in an automobile accident in 2003. This scholarship is for a high school senior who will be furthering their education towards a career as a paramedic or any FDL County resident currently enrolled in a paramedic program. ELIGIBILITY: Resident of Fond du Lac County. Certified high school transcript. Personal qualifications, scholastic ability, community involvement, personal statement. APPLICATION: Guidance offices and Fond du Lac Area Foundation. GS/CS
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