2020 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Carol Smith Barwa Memorial Scholarship Robert Barwa, 1974 Technical Education graduate established this scholarship in memory of Carol Smith Barwa, 1974 Early Childhood graduate. Robert and Carol were both first-generation college graduates. This scholarship is for a first- generation college student, majoring in Early Childhood Education or Technical Education with a 3.0 or higher GPA. The annual award is $1,000. Isabella Chase Larry A. and Mary E. Bates Transportation Industry Endowed Scholarship Larry and Mary Bates of Medford, WI are the parents of David J. Bates, a 1976 UW Stout graduate. This scholarship is founded to honor their persistent hard work and strong guidance to Dave in his pursuit of a university degree in the transportation field. Dave earned a BS Degree in Vocational Education specializing in Automotive and Heavy Truck from UW-Stout. This opened the door for technical careers as a Heavy Truck Field Engineer with Ford Motor Co. and Corporate Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Manager with Northwest Airlines. Dave’s hobbies of restoring antique autos and aircraft were driven by this career opportunity. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in Supply Chain Management with a 3.0 or above GPA and financial need. The annual award is $1,000. Alexa Gravunder Ann Baggett Beaster Endowed Scholarship Bob Guertler met Ann Baggett Beaster and her husband, Bill, at UW-Stout, and they became lifelong friends. Bob established this scholarship in memory of Ann, who passed away in 1998, to acknowledge his friendship with the Beasters and assist current Stout students. The scholarship is unrestricted, and the annual award are $1,400.

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Frank and Betty Belisle Scholarship Frank Belisle was a former UW-Stout registrar, and both he and his wife, Betty, were enthusiastic supporters of Stout’s educational and athletic programs. The scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior vocational rehabilitation major who has definite financial need. The annual award is $1,100. Britany Deaver

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