Frank Schnabl Scholarship for Nursing

Background:

Frank J. Schnabl, Jr. established this scholarship prior to his passing in September 2014, at the age of 87. He graduated from Seymour High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from UW Oshkosh in 1952. He later attended UW Eau Claire and received a Master of Science in 1965. Frank taught chemistry in Orfordville, WI, Kewaunee, WI and at UW Fox Valley in Menasha, WI. He also served as a research associate at The Institute of Paper Chemistry. Frank was a World War II Army Veteran, a member of the Three Lakes Legion, and Appleton VFW. He was an avid historical buff and was a member of the Nichols and Seymour Historical Societies and wrote the Nichols Historical Newspaper for many years. He had a love for animals and enjoyed traveling, especially to the Kentucky Derby, which he attended several times. At his cabin in Three Lakes, he remarked often, “This place is the closest to God that I ever could get.” Frank felt that he had a very rewarding career and wanted to share that feeling of reward with others through this scholarship.

Eligibility: (taken into consideration to determine recipients)

• Graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue a 4-year degree in nursing • Planning to attend UWO-Fox Cities campus for the first two years of college as a part-time or full-time student • Academic achievement • Involvement in school and community activities • Preference may be given to students who have volunteered or worked at a medical facility • Financial need will be considered

Award Amount:

One $750 per year, renewable award for a total of four years for cost of attendance (total $3,000). This scholarship will only be offered every 4 years. This scholarship is a 4-year renewable scholarship and will follow the recipient to another school for years 3 and 4.

Selection:

A recipient will be recommended 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 remain a part-time or full-time student, majoring in nursing, with a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA. First two years student must attend UWO-Fox Cities campus. Students changing their major should contact the Community Foundation to verify continued eligibility.

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