The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has a solid foundation of donors across all three campuses who believe in investing in opportunities for students. The dividends are not only paid to individuals earning degrees but also to their families and communities. Though the motivations of donors’ generosity may be unique, the outcomes are often the same. Scholarships ease financial burdens and allow students more time to concentrate on their academic programs and provide opportunities like study abroad, undergraduate research and participation in student activities.

“Giving can be a very emotional process for our donors. They don’t always realize how fulfilling it can be to impact the path of a student. Students often feel obligated to honor the donors by applying themselves to the fullest extent. One of the most gratifying parts of my job is when I can foster the connections between scholarship benefactors and our outstanding students,” said Lynn Kleman ’86, ’17 MPA, interim associate vice chancellor for development.

The Isabelle St. John Art of Nursing Award was established by Isabelle “Izzy” ‘18, and her parents Lee and Joy while she was still finishing her nursing degree at UW Oshkosh. From a young age, Isabelle knew her true calling was to be a nurse. She believes in a holistic approach to nursing as a combination of science and the art of caring. Her namesake scholarship highlights and supports nursing students’ scholarly achievements as well as their compassion and care. This endowed scholarship will support students for generations to come.

Endowed
Est. 2016
$1,000 per scholarship

Bruce W. ‘88, and Susan M. Schierstedt ‘85 MBA, established the Schierstedt Scholarship Fund because they recognize not every student qualifies for traditional grants but still may need financial assistance. Both dedicated UW Oshkosh employees, Bruce spent 23 years in academic computing, and Sue spent 26 years in the UW System with the last 15 years as the executive director of the Wisconsin Family Business Forum. Their gift also honors the generosity of scholarship donors at Northwestern University, which made Sue’s undergraduate education possible.

Need-based
Est. 2011 $500 per scholarship
Annual gift

Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson passed away at the age of 52. She was a dedicated employee of Fox Communities Credit Union for 33 years. She was a committed volunteer and community supporter and still found time to go back to school and make her education a priority. The Jackie Johnson Fox Communities Credit Union Scholarship was founded by the company and her friends to honor her spirit. It benefits a UW-Fox Valley campus student pursuing an information technology degree with demonstrated community involvement.

In Memoriam
Est. 2018 $500 per scholarship
Annual gift

Distinguished professor of educational leadership and UWO alumnus John Schuh ’69 and his wife Linda Schuh wanted to give back to the University that prepared John for his graduate studies and pay forward the scholarship support that Linda received as a graduate student at Arizona Western College. The John and Linda Schuh History Scholarship provides support to an undergraduate student with senior status majoring in history who exhibits great promise and potential in the field.

Student Merit
Est. 2016
$500 per scholarship
Endowed

The UW-Fond du Lac Arts Student League Scholarship is an impressive example of students helping students. The funds are primarily acquired through the sale of student artwork featured at the Art Momentum show. Current art students commit 50 percent of their proceeds to the scholarship fund. Last year, 15 students participated in the juried show, raising $700 for the scholarship. It is awarded annually to a UW-Fond du Lac campus art student who has demonstrated need and received the highest juried score at the event.

Community Supported
$600-800 per scholarship
Annual gift

4imprint is a publicly traded global company with local roots. More than 800 employees are housed within the Oshkosh headquarters with 25 percent of 4imprint’s workforce made up of UW Oshkosh graduates. Scholarship support fits the company’s commitment to the Oshkosh community. Annually, 4imprint sponsors three scholarships for undergraduates majoring in business, computer science or graphic arts.

Corporate-funded
Est. 2005 Business, Graphic Arts
Est. 2017 Computer Science
$1,000 per scholarship
Annual gift

Learn how you can invest in students today.

UW Oshkosh Advancement Division
uwosh.edu/advancement
(920) 424-2428

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc.
cffoxvalley.org/scholarships
(920) 702-7619

UW-Fond du Lac Foundation
uwosh.edu/uwfdl/alumni/foundation
(920) 929-133