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La Crescent – Hokah School District 300 Foundation Available Scholarships Spring 2016 Turn Around Foundation Scholarship Applicant characteristics include attitude, perseverance and improvement in scholastic achievement or involvement. Applicant should demonstrate that he/she has overcome obstacles that have led to achievements and success. Scholarship award is paid in installments of $500 during each year of post‐secondary enrollment, for up to four years. Two or Four Year Foundation Scholarship Applicant characteristics desired include volunteerism, community service and school involvement. Award amount is paid in installments of $500 during each year of post‐secondary enrollment, for up to four years. Ossie Helgerson Scholarship Applicant characteristics include academic achievement, extra‐curricular involvement, leadership and the ability to get along with others. Funding for these scholarships is provided by the Ossie Helgerson Endowment Fund through the La Crescent – Hokah School District 300 Foundation. One scholarship of approximately $500 is given to a female and male graduating senior. Hugh McDowell Scholarship Applicant characteristics include academic achievement, extra‐curricular involvement and leadership qualities. Funding for this scholarship is provided by the La Crescent – Hokah School District Endowment Fund in memory of Hugh McDowell. Pat Fredrickson Memorial Scholarship Pat Fredrickson spent her 34 year career as an elementary school teacher in the La Crescent‐Hokah School District. Pat devoted herself to not only teaching the academic subjects, but also to teaching her students to be caring and responsible members of our community. Her students found learning to be fun, and loved each and every student she had the privilege to teach. Pat’s elementary career was primarily teaching first grade. She also spent several years as the elementary school librarian. The Pat Fredrickson Memorial Scholarship is intended to help future educators to carry on the work that she loved so much and did so well. Pat passed away on November 7, 2011 at the age of 59, after a five year battle with cancer. ● $500 annual scholarship ● $500 annual amount renewable for three additional years o Full time student status is required for renewal o Evidence of cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 required for renewal o Continued coursework towards a major in education or library science ● Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0 ● Preference will be given to students pursuing a four year post‐secondary education with the intent to major in elementary education or library science
● Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and citizenship Spencer Scheil Memorial Scholarship Spencer A. Scheil passed away on April 2, 2010 as the result of an ATV accident. He was born as a special gift on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1998. Spencer was in the sixth grade at La Crescent Middle School where he served on the student council and was on the honor roll. He was selfless, thoughtful, caring, loving, humorous, supportive, kind hearted, devoted, gentle, generous and friendly. His family and friends have established the Spencer Scheil Memorial Scholarship. One $2000 scholarship will be given out each year. $1000 will be given out in the first year of post‐secondary school, with the additional $1000 in year two. The sunset for this fund will be in the spring of 2016, the year Spencer would have graduated from La Crescent High School. Note: applicant should include those attributes demonstrated each day by Spencer in your personal statement. Mac Dahl Memorial Scholarship Mac Dahl, the selfless and beloved teacher, coach, and athletic director at La Crescent High School, passed away on December 26, 2011 at the age of 83. He began his 25 year tenure in La Crescent on the day the high school opened in the fall of 1965. After coaching baseball, basketball, football, and golf, Mac was named the La Crescent High School Activities Director in 1981, where he remained until retiring in 1992. In addition to being an advocate for children in the District, Mac was known for his spirit of volunteerism in the community. His involvement in the La Crescent Rotary and the La Crescent American Legion resulted in several honors through the years. Mac also received numerous honors from the Minnesota State High School League. In 2007, the La Crescent High School Gymnasium was named in his honor. ● Two $500 scholarships (one boy/one girl) ● Student must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and citizenship ● Student must have participated in at least two sports ● Student should demonstrate characteristics that Mac exemplified throughout his life . . . leadership, selflessness, good character, loyalty and integrity. LeRoy McDowell Scholarship LeRoy was a La Crescent student who would have graduated in 2010 with his brother Gabe. LeRoy has six siblings who have all attended school at La Crescent High School. LeRoy went to heaven in 2008 after far surpassing the life expectancy of one born with lyssencephaly. With this scholarship we would like to honor his memory by providing a blessing to a student who has at least a 2.0 grade point average, planning to attend a technical or 4 year college. This should be a boy/girl who lives life with joy and has the ability to bring out the best in others. Compassion and perseverance might be qualities this person is blessed with and shares with
others. This person may be highly regarded by others because of his/her ability to demonstrate empathy and love for others. ● ● ● ●
one time $500 scholarship 2.0 GPA or better Joyful, positive attitude toward others Brings out the best in others
Wieser Brothers Scholarship Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. is a family‐owned company in La Crescent, MN founded in 1994 by Jeff and Brian Wieser. Both are graduates of La Crescent‐Hokah School District as well as many generations of the extended Wieser family. Wieser Brothers has deep roots in La Crescent and is an avid supporter of the community, particularly its youth. The Wieser Brothers Scholarship was established to promote careers in the building industry. Whether it is working with your hands as a tradesperson, or pursuing a degree in project management, engineering or architecture, the scholarship provides a stepping stone towards a rewarding career. Criteria for this scholarship is as follows: ● One time $500 scholarship ● 2.5 GPA or better ● Awarded to an individual who is pursuing a degree in the building trades (technical or 4 year
college)
FIRST® Robotics Scholarship (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) The FIRST® Robotics Scholarship was established in 2012 when the Paul & Judy Ulland Family was selected for the Lancer Wall of Excellence. Funds were contributed in memory of local engineering colleagues – James Tischer, Ronald Schomburg, John Moilanen – and scientist John Allen, together with tributes to family members and mentors who created the opportunity and encouragement for Paul to become an engineer; he was a Power Affiliates researcher at Iowa State University during graduate school, a drone aircraft electronic design and analysis engineer at Northrop Corporation in California, and a development and design engineer at Trane Company in La Crosse. Paul saw a need for more opportunities for students to consider and explore careers in engineering and related professions. His son Karsten was involved with MIT’s course 6.270, the follow‐on course of the Media Laboratory project “LEGO/Logo,” and became a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) mentor for high school students in Idaho. Younger son Justin reinforced the value of hands‐on experience by leading the Formula SAE Australian design team of the University of Wollongong to a world championship in 2003. His daughter Dorinda, a mathematics teacher, became a FIRST® LEGO® League & FRC coach. Inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 founded FIRST® ‐‐ an organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics – and collaborated with MIT Professor Woodie Flowers in creating a culture that celebrates these
fields of study. This scholarship is intended to encourage local students who participated in FIRST® robotics programs to pursue degrees in engineering, mathematics, science, and technology. It recognizes and expresses gratitude for teachers Becky Haack and Mark Moulton who served as coaches for the initial teams and continue to share their expertise with schools throughout the Coulee Region. Two $500 scholarships (one male/one female who meet the criteria) Eligibility Criteria ● Graduating senior from La Crescent High School ● High school grade point average of 3.0 or higher ● Member of one or more teams: Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL™), FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®), FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®), or FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) ● Enrolled as a full‐time student in a 4‐year accredited university pursuing a degree related to engineering, mathematics, science, technology or supporting professions ● Exemplifies Gracious Professionalism™ ● Composes an essay of 250 to 500 words on one of the following topics: 1. Reflect on MIT Woodie Flowers’ statement about the FIRST® Robotic Competition: “We give them a problem too big, a time too short, a budget too small, and a team too large ‐‐ because that’s how life is.” 2. What does Gracious Professionalism® mean to you? Note: Scholarships are for either a two‐ or four‐year school. Specific information is identified on the scholarship form. See specific GPA requirement for some of the scholarships.
● Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and citizenship Spencer Scheil Memorial Scholarship Spencer A. Scheil passed away on April 2, 2010 as the result of an ATV accident. He was born as a special gift on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1998. Spencer was in the sixth grade at La Crescent Middle School where he served on the student council and was on the honor roll. He was selfless, thoughtful, caring, loving, humorous, supportive, kind hearted, devoted, gentle, generous and friendly. His family and friends have established the Spencer Scheil Memorial Scholarship. One $2000 scholarship will be given out each year. $1000 will be given out in the first year of post‐secondary school, with the additional $1000 in year two. The sunset for this fund will be in the spring of 2016, the year Spencer would have graduated from La Crescent High School. Note: applicant should include those attributes demonstrated each day by Spencer in your personal statement. Mac Dahl Memorial Scholarship Mac Dahl, the selfless and beloved teacher, coach, and athletic director at La Crescent High School, passed away on December 26, 2011 at the age of 83. He began his 25 year tenure in La Crescent on the day the high school opened in the fall of 1965. After coaching baseball, basketball, football, and golf, Mac was named the La Crescent High School Activities Director in 1981, where he remained until retiring in 1992. In addition to being an advocate for children in the District, Mac was known for his spirit of volunteerism in the community. His involvement in the La Crescent Rotary and the La Crescent American Legion resulted in several honors through the years. Mac also received numerous honors from the Minnesota State High School League. In 2007, the La Crescent High School Gymnasium was named in his honor. ● Two $500 scholarships (one boy/one girl) ● Student must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activities and citizenship ● Student must have participated in at least two sports ● Student should demonstrate characteristics that Mac exemplified throughout his life . . . leadership, selflessness, good character, loyalty and integrity. LeRoy McDowell Scholarship LeRoy was a La Crescent student who would have graduated in 2010 with his brother Gabe. LeRoy has six siblings who have all attended school at La Crescent High School. LeRoy went to heaven in 2008 after far surpassing the life expectancy of one born with lyssencephaly. With this scholarship we would like to honor his memory by providing a blessing to a student who has at least a 2.0 grade point average, planning to attend a technical or 4 year college. This should be a boy/girl who lives life with joy and has the ability to bring out the best in others. Compassion and perseverance might be qualities this person is blessed with and shares with
others. This person may be highly regarded by others because of his/her ability to demonstrate empathy and love for others. ● ● ● ●
one time $500 scholarship 2.0 GPA or better Joyful, positive attitude toward others Brings out the best in others
Wieser Brothers Scholarship Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc. is a family‐owned company in La Crescent, MN founded in 1994 by Jeff and Brian Wieser. Both are graduates of La Crescent‐Hokah School District as well as many generations of the extended Wieser family. Wieser Brothers has deep roots in La Crescent and is an avid supporter of the community, particularly its youth. The Wieser Brothers Scholarship was established to promote careers in the building industry. Whether it is working with your hands as a tradesperson, or pursuing a degree in project management, engineering or architecture, the scholarship provides a stepping stone towards a rewarding career. Criteria for this scholarship is as follows: ● One time $500 scholarship ● 2.5 GPA or better ● Awarded to an individual who is pursuing a degree in the building trades (technical or 4 year
college)
FIRST® Robotics Scholarship (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) The FIRST® Robotics Scholarship was established in 2012 when the Paul & Judy Ulland Family was selected for the Lancer Wall of Excellence. Funds were contributed in memory of local engineering colleagues – James Tischer, Ronald Schomburg, John Moilanen – and scientist John Allen, together with tributes to family members and mentors who created the opportunity and encouragement for Paul to become an engineer; he was a Power Affiliates researcher at Iowa State University during graduate school, a drone aircraft electronic design and analysis engineer at Northrop Corporation in California, and a development and design engineer at Trane Company in La Crosse. Paul saw a need for more opportunities for students to consider and explore careers in engineering and related professions. His son Karsten was involved with MIT’s course 6.270, the follow‐on course of the Media Laboratory project “LEGO/Logo,” and became a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) mentor for high school students in Idaho. Younger son Justin reinforced the value of hands‐on experience by leading the Formula SAE Australian design team of the University of Wollongong to a world championship in 2003. His daughter Dorinda, a mathematics teacher, became a FIRST® LEGO® League & FRC coach. Inventor Dean Kamen in 1989 founded FIRST® ‐‐ an organization devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics – and collaborated with MIT Professor Woodie Flowers in creating a culture that celebrates these
fields of study. This scholarship is intended to encourage local students who participated in FIRST® robotics programs to pursue degrees in engineering, mathematics, science, and technology. It recognizes and expresses gratitude for teachers Becky Haack and Mark Moulton who served as coaches for the initial teams and continue to share their expertise with schools throughout the Coulee Region. Two $500 scholarships (one male/one female who meet the criteria) Eligibility Criteria ● Graduating senior from La Crescent High School ● High school grade point average of 3.0 or higher ● Member of one or more teams: Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL™), FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®), FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®), or FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®) ● Enrolled as a full‐time student in a 4‐year accredited university pursuing a degree related to engineering, mathematics, science, technology or supporting professions ● Exemplifies Gracious Professionalism™ ● Composes an essay of 250 to 500 words on one of the following topics: 1. Reflect on MIT Woodie Flowers’ statement about the FIRST® Robotic Competition: “We give them a problem too big, a time too short, a budget too small, and a team too large ‐‐ because that’s how life is.” 2. What does Gracious Professionalism® mean to you? Note: Scholarships are for either a two‐ or four‐year school. Specific information is identified on the scholarship form. See specific GPA requirement for some of the scholarships.
