Foundation Scholarships

Hoff, Paula Psychology Memorial

The Paula E. Hoff Psychology Scholarship is awarded to a continuing UW-Eau Claire junior or senior psychology major who shows promise in the field, exemplified by excellence in academic performance and commitment to service. Applicants must have a minimum resident GPA and psychology GPA of 3.00. Preference will be given to a student who wishes to pursue an applied career in one of the “helping professions” in, or related to, psychology. (Examples include, but are not limited to, clinical or counseling psychology, health psychology, school psychology, marriage and family therapy, palliative care counseling, mental health counseling, school guidance counseling, and similar professions.)

Applicants should submit the one-page application (available in the Psychology Office, 277 HHH), a copy of their most recent UW-Eau Claire transcript, and a two-to- four page essay written according to the application instructions.

Second Friday in April

The recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee based upon the above criteria.

Prior to the Psychology Awards Reception. The recipient is expected to attend the reception, which is typically held the Friday night before spring Commencement.

The Chair of the scholarship committee will complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office. The scholarship funds will be transferred to the student’s account at the beginning of the fall semester.

Each recipient should send a thank-you letter to the Family of Paula Hoff in care of the UWEC Foundation. This scholarship has been established to honor and celebrate the life of Paula Hoff, a former UW-Eau Claire Psychology Major. After a courageous 19-month battle with cancer, Paula died on February 14, 2005, before she was able to complete her degree. Paula loved people, loved Psychology, and was deeply committed to her goal of being of service to others. She was vivacious -- full of life and energy, and she remained so throughout the entirety of her life, including while she coped with the challenges of cancer. A friend captured the essence of Paula’s personality by saying, “If you had to pick the most alive person, it would be Paula.” She believed in making every moment count. Her courage was an inspiration to others. Paula’s goal in life was to extend a helping hand to others. Through their support of this scholarship, the contributors hope to assist a student whose life goal is to be of service to others, so that Paula’s legacy will live on.