Foundation Scholarships

Wisconsin Assisted Living Association

$500

Available

At the time of application, the student must be a declared pre-practicum undergraduate major in Health Care Administration who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to service in the health care field. To qualify for the award, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required. Students who have had volunteer or work experience within an assisted living setting will be given preference.

Applicants must provide an essay on the student’s reason for applying for the award, goals, and special contributions and activities in the major.

Due in March. Please check the Health Care Administration scholarship application.

A selection committee will review applications and select a recipient.

Prior to the CHAASE banquet.

Notification will be made by the selection committee by letter or email. The selection committee will complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid office. The recipient’s name will be posted on the departmental bulletin board and included in the department newsletter.

The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) is the premier statewide association for Wisconsin’s assisted living industry, with over 600 members representing nearly 11,000 residents. The recipient is expected to write a thank you letter to Mr. Jim Murphy, WALA Executive Director, in care of UW-Eau Claire Foundation, S-214.