This scholarship was established to recognize and celebrate Michele’s success in overcoming adversity to pursue her dreams. Michele’s childhood was difficult; raised by her widowed mother; she struggled with poverty and homelessness. Michele’s dream was to beat the odds and graduate from college. Through hard work and determination, she graduated from UW Oshkosh in 1996 with a double major in marketing and finance. Years later, after marrying and having two children, while working full time, she returned to school and graduated from UW Oshkosh with an MBA in 2008.

Michele’s perseverance, hard work and willingness to do whatever it took to realize her dreams is a great example for everyone. This scholarship is to honor Michele, and help other young women beat the odds and make their dreams come true as well.

Award

• Amount: $500

• $250 will be automatically credited to recipients’ student accounts at the beginning of each semester

Application

• Deadline: May 1

• Application

Requirements

• Must be admitted female freshmen entering UW Oshkosh the summer or fall immediately following high school graduation

• Must submit a 1-2 page statement describing their financial need and how they have overcome obstacles in order to pursue their education

• Must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

• Must plan to be a full time student

• Must enroll for a minimum of 12 credits each semester of the freshman year and meet with Michele once each semester while receiving the award