Foundation Scholarships

Lozar, Barbara Memorial Psychology

The Barbara Ložar Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded annually to an outstanding junior or continuing senior psychology major with a resident psychology GPA of 3.5. All qualifying students are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students who have English as a Second Language, or who are bilingual, or who have demonstrated involvement with English language learners. Special consideration will be given to students who are members of traditionally unrepresented groups or have demonstrated financial need.

Applicants should submit the one-page application, available in the Psychology Office, HHH 277; a copy of their most current UW-Eau Claire degree audit, and a two- page essay describing how you meet the following criteria: 1) Describe your reasons for pursuing a degree in psychology; 2) Describe volunteer service activities and other relevant experiences; 3) Describe how this scholarship will help you reach your goals; 4) If you meet one or more of the preferred criteria, please describe how so.

Second Friday in April

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

The recipient is expected to attend the reception, which is typically held the Friday night before spring Commencement. Ability to attend this reception is a condition of the scholarship.

The recipient will be notified via letter from the Scholarship Committee Chair prior to the Psychology Awards Reception. The Chair will also 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.

Dr. Barbara Ložar joined the Department of Psychology faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1972. She was one of the first women to chair a department in the College of Arts and Sciences and was a leader in most of the curricular initiatives that took place during her tenure at UW-Eau Claire. Dr. Ložar was a scholar, through and through. Hers was a life of continual learning, and of promoting the learning of others. She was as committed to the success of her first year, at-risk students as she was to the success of her graduate students. Her deep interest in learners who use English as a second language arose from her own history of entering junior high school in the United States, speaking no English. A self-taught English speaker, she developed a command of the language that few native speakers ever achieve. Dr. Ložar dedicated her entire adult life to serving the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire and its Department of Psychology. She served tirelessly and with unfailing dedication. Her love of learning, her passion for the University, and her contributions to the University community were unsurpassed. Dr. Ložar passed away in 2011. With nearly four decades of continuous service, she was among the longest serving members of the faculty. Family, colleagues, alumni, and friends established the Barbara Ložar Memorial Psychology Scholarship at UW-Eau Claire to honor her legacy. Recipients should send a thank you note to “Dear Donors” in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, S-214.