Foundation Scholarships

Donnelly, William E. & Arlene S.

The William E. and Arlene S. Donnelly Scholarship is available to a sophomore, junior or senior who is maintaining at least a 2.0 grade point average and who demonstrates through their activities, true humanitarianism. These activities would be demonstrated through volunteer work in their community for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Community Tables or for other human interest/service organizations. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving, capable student enrolled full-time with good academic promise and is based upon financial need. The annual award is to be used towards tuition, academic fees and an allotment for books and supplies. The scholarship is renewable for an additional two years provided the student maintains good academic standing and remains active in humanitarian activities. The Office of Financial Aid will verify academic and financial information annually to determine the recipient initially or for renewal.

Submit a letter addressing the above criteria to the Financial Aid Office. Applicants must also include the student aid report, and obtain letters of recommendation.

The Financial Aid Office will forward the letters to Donald Mowry, Service Learning Office, who will select a recipient based on the criteria above.

The Service Learning Office will send official notification to the recipient, with a copy sent to the family members of William E. and Arlene S. Donnelly. The Service Learning Office will also complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office.

Recipient should write a letter of thanks to William and Arlene Donnelly and submit it to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Office, S-214.