2021 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Bill and Julia H. Burmesch Supply Chain Scholarship Bill B.S. 1972, M.S. 1980 and Julia Hierl Burmesch B.S. 1979 established this scholarship to provide financial assistance for students interested in pursuing a career in supply chain management and global logistics. While working in IBM’s globally integrated supply chain, Bill was aware of the importance and need for skilled supply chain professionals. He was the initial driving force in proposing and facilitating stakeholder input and the development of what is now the supply chain management program at UW-Stout. This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student with a 3.5 GPA pursuing or have declared pursuing a major in supply chain management. The annual award is $1,000. Nolan Harke Leo F. Buscaglia Scholarship Leo Buscaglia was a nationally known author, television personality and college professor. This scholarship is a result of earnings from his first television program produced at UW-Stout. It assists a student who demonstrates humanitarian concern. The annual award is $1,300. Annie Sandry Career and Technical Education Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled in the M.S. or Ed.S. career and technical education major. Priority is given to those presently employed in a Wisconsin technical college. The annual award is $800. Lori Korthals Alan J. and Ellen E. Carlson Scholarship Alan J. Carlson was a 1972 graduate of Stout State University with a B.S. in business administration, a minor in psychology and received an agriculture extended degree from UW-River Falls. Alan had a great love of conservation, nature, his community, and family. Alan served on the Stout Student Association as a senator on the Financial Affairs Committee representing married students. This scholarship is established by Alan’s wife, Ellen Carlson, to honor her husband. Ellen retired after 40 years of service in the departments of chemistry and physics as the academic department associate. Their strong ties to the university will be acknowledged by a scholarship awarded to a nontraditional student who is involved in the community. The annual award is $1,000. Brittany Zillmer

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