2021 Scholarship Reception Booklet

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Dee Rogers Mercer Endowed Scholarship Dee Rogers Mercer was a 1927 Stout graduate who believed the education she received provided her with an excellent start in life. She wished to provide financial assistance to current students so they will be prepared to enter the work world. This scholarship is awarded to students with majors in human development and family studies, early childhood, or family and consumer sciences education that have involvement in professional and other organizations. The annual award is $1,000. Elizabeth Basten Bob and Debbie Meyer Endowed Scholarship UW-Stout graduates, Chancellor Emeritus Bob Meyer, B.S. 1980, M.S. 1983 and Debbie Meyer, B.S. 1982, M.S. 1998 established this scholarship to support students in the field of career and technical education or family and consumer sciences education. Bob and Debbie’s education at UW-Stout helped provide the foundation for their career opportunities in education, leadership and service. They also recognize the tremendous current need for effective career and technical educators and have chosen to give back by providing scholarships to students majoring in related programs offered by UW-Stout. The annual award is $1,000. Matthew Blake Margaret Micheels Endowed International Student Scholarship Dr. William Micheels, a former UW-Stout president, established this scholarship in memory of Margaret Micheels. This scholarship fund is for international students. The annual award is $600. Thong Phan Minnesota Precast Association Construction Management Fund Endowed Scholarship The MNPA (Minnesota Precast Association) Construction Management Scholarship Fund is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the educational pursuits of UW- Stout students through academic grants. Their goal is to promote the education of pre-stressed, pre-cast concrete while helping deserving students achieve their collegiate and career goals. The annual award is $1,000. Rowan Verdouw

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