Esther Kliefoth Stutzman Excellence Scholarship

Background:

This scholarship was established in 1998 by alumnus Charlie Kliefoth to honor the memory of his sister, Esther Kliefoth Stutzman. The recipient of this award must be an excellent student regardless of major.

Eligibility: (taken into consideration to determine recipients)

• New or continuing students who will be attending the UWO-Fox Cities campus full-time (minimum 12 credits) • Minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA • Demonstrates excellence with grades or achievements • Pursuing any major offered at UWO-Fox Cities campus

Award Amount:

One $1,400 scholarship award payable at $700 for 1st and 2nd semesters.

Selection:

Recipients are recommended each spring by the UWO-Fox Cities campus scholarship selection committee.

Collecting the Award & Payment Procedure:

Recipients must fill out and submit Scholarship Acceptance Form and Scholarship Verification Form through the Scholarship Portal (https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cffvrscholar). Recipients are required to provide supporting documents as instructed in the Scholarship Verification Form, such as class registration/list with credits listed, proof of major, grade transcript, etc. After approval of online Scholarship Verification Form, the scholarship check will be paid directly to the school the recipient will be attending. The Community Foundation communicates with students via email; it is the student’s responsibility to keep their Scholarship Portal account updated with their current email address.

Loss of Eligibility:

Failure to register for classes at UWO-Fox Cities campus as a full-time student.

Further Information:

• Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region o Website www.cffoxvalley.org/scholarships/ o Email scholarships@cffoxvalley.org o Phone 920.702.7629