2020 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Shirley Kay Stewart Memorial Endowed Scholarship Shirley Stewart passed away on October 25, 2003, after a four-year encounter with cancer. She received a B.S. degree and two M.S. degrees from UW-Stout. Shirley began her career at Stout in 1973, working in many capacities for 30 years. This scholarship was established by her husband, Bill, and daughter, Tori, to continue Shirley’s legacy of service. The scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior or graduate vocational rehabilitation or special education major with a 2.5 GPA and financial need. The annual award is $600. Brianna Graff Stout Alumni Reflection Endowed Scholarship Recognizing the need to assist current students and having a great appreciation of the education they received from their alma mater, the reunion classes of 1956- 1958, 1962-1964 and 1971-1975 have combined to establish this endowed scholarship honoring their classes. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, first generation student with financial need as indicated via the Financial Aid office. The annual award is $1,000. Paityn Brown Stout Institute Reunion Endowed Scholarship This scholarship was established by the classes of 1930 to 1954 during their reunion who believe there is no greater gift than giving to a current student. With the increasin cost of education, scholarships often make the difference in whether a student may or may not complete his/her education. The annual award is $1,100. Michelle Lahr

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