This year the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation received a record number of exemplary applications were submitted for their scholarship process.
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation awards more than $10,000 in scholarships annually to outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing higher education. Scholarship recipients are selected based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals.
Scholarships are awarded through company and individual endowed funds by supporters who share a passion for 4-H and the leadership and life skills it teaches.
This year’s scholarship winners include:
Oscar G. & Mary W. Woelfel Memorial Scholarship
$1,350 scholarship, two awarded
- Alexis Kwak of Ridgeland, 4-H member of St. Croix and Barron Counties
- Alexis Luedtke of Beaver Dam, Dodge County
Frances & Phyllis Conrad Memorial Scholarship
$1,200 scholarship, two awarded
- Shelby Tone of Stoughton, Dane County
- Linnaea Wallis of Dresser, Polk County
T.L. Bewick Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship, five awarded
- Cassandra Berg of Arcadia, Buffalo County
- Emily Czaplewski of West Allis, Waukesha County
- Brandon Gilbertson of Elk Mound, Dunn County
- Megan Hand of Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County
- Curtis Weltzien of Arcadia, Buffalo County
Harold and Irene Hendrickson Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship, one awarded
- Sydney Tone of Stoughton, Dane County
Culver’s 4-H Scholarship Award
$750 scholarship, two awarded
- Kalista Hodorff of Eden, Fond du Lac County
- Brianna Jones of Big Bend, Waukesha County
Elizabeth Salter-Eby Memoria Scholarship
$750 scholarship, one awarded
- Catherine Schurtz of Emerald, St. Croix County
Betty Krueger Memorial Scholarship
$500 scholarship, one awarded
- Mitchell Schroepfer of Birnamwood, Langlade County
The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, based in Madison, Wisconsin, provides essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin. Nearly 150,000 youth and more than 22,000 volunteers participate in and support Wisconsin 4-H programs. By partnering with individuals, corporations and foundations, the Foundation supports 4-H youth who take part in various 4-H leadership, development, and community-building activities throughout the state. Learn more about the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation by visiting www.Wis4HFoundation.org.