University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Foundation Scholarships

Zeppa, A.H. Family Foundation Single Parent


AMOUNT: $10,000 total
AVAILABLE: Annually
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
The Zeppa Family Foundation Single Parent Scholarship Fund will provide $1,000 scholarships to single parent students who demonstrate steady progress toward the degree and who have financial need. Student must be currently enrolled at UW-Eau Claire in good academic standing, have at least a 2.0 GPA on 12 credits at the time of application and have potential academic and career success. Applicant must demonstrate financial need as determined by the UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid Office. Preference will be given to student pursuing their first undergraduate degree, although second degree and graduate students will be considered.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application forms are available on line at www.uwec.edu/advising/nss/scholar.htm or in the Nontraditional Student Services Office (NSS).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Third Monday in April
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The NSS adviser in consultation with the Financial Aid Office will select recipients.
SELECTION DEADLINE: Mid June
NOTIFICATION:
The recipient of the scholarship will receive a letter from the Nontraditional Student Services adviser. NSS will complete and send a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The recipient is encouraged to send a thank-you note to the Zeppa Family Foundation in care of the UW-EC Foundation Office.