2021 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Dr. Richard and Shirley Gebhart Training and Development Endowed Scholarship The Gebharts served the university for many years, Dick as a professor and Shirley in the Alumni and Foundation Office. Their strong belief in higher education and their wish to provide financial assistance led them to establish a scholarship for students pursuing a master’s degree in training and human resource development. The recipient must be a Wisconsin or Minnesota resident with preference given to a student who has completed his or her undergraduate coursework within the past three years. Jack Genskow Endowed Scholarship Jack Genskow was a long-time friend to the Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute where he was a member of the National Advisory Council to the Research and Training Center. Friends and family established this scholarship to assist promising students attain their personal and professional goals in serving the needs of people with disabilities. This scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate vocational rehabilitation major who has a career goal in service, advocacy, research, training, or leadership in rehabilitation. The annual award is $700. Marisa Christen-Tuccitto The Giese Family Endowed Scholarship In honor of their parents who saved and sacrificed for them, the Giese Family Endowed Scholarship is given to a student majoring in engineering technology, mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering. Steven Giese, Class of 1973, and Perry Giese, Class of 1979 are pleased to present this annual scholarship in memory of their parents, August Robert and Dorothy Giese. Originally from Whitewater, Wis., Steven and Perry had successful careers in the manufacturing field and have their own manufacturing business. The annual award is $1,000. Luke Mertens

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