Foundation Scholarships

Zimmerman, Dr. Alan Endowed

Two scholarships will be awarded annually. One scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding student majoring in communication, with a specific focus on interpersonal communication. The recipient must be enrolled full-time for at least one semester during the next academic year the scholarship is received. Recipient must be a declared communication major with an emphasis in public communication. Student must have 12 credits of CJ courses completed at the time of application. Earned GPA of at least 3.2 in the CJ Department at the time of application. Preference will be given to a student who plans on teaching interpersonal communication or pursuing a career as a public speaker. One scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding UW-Eau Claire student, regardless of major, who is planning on a career in Christian ministry, Christian outreach and/or Christian media work. The recipient must be enrolled full-time for at least one semester during the academic year the scholarship is received. Preference will be given to a student actively involved in Student Impact/Campus Crusade for Christ, InterVarsity, the Navigators or Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Recipient must have an earned GPA of at least 3.0.

Applications for the communication scholarship are available from the Communication and Journalism Department Office. The scholarship committee for the Department of Communication and Journalism shall make the selection. Applications for the scholarship to students planning a career in Christian ministry work are available from the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The scholarship committee for the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies shall make the selection.

Based upon the criteria noted above.

Late spring before academic year of award. The communication scholarship recipients are announced mid to late April. This winner is expected to attend the Communication and Journalism Student Excellence Recognition Reception held the last day of spring classes.

The Chair of the Department of Communication and Journalism will notify the recipient of the communication award. The Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies shall notify the recipient of the ministry award. Each department Chair will complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office for their respective recipient.

Recipients of the communication scholarship should submit a letter of gratitude addressed to Dr. Alan Zimmerman and should be submitted directly to the Department of Communication and Journalism Department academic associate. Recipients of the scholarship for students planning to enter the ministry should direct their thank- you note addressed to Dr. Alan Zimmerman in care of the Foundation Office in S-214. In 1970, Alan Zimmerman graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a B.A. degree in speech, communication, and political science. From there he went on to earn a Master’s and Ph.D. in Speech Communication, taught at the university level for 15 years, and was awarded the “Outstanding Faculty Member” award by two different universities. In 1985, Dr. Zimmerman opened his own training, speaking, and consulting company, delivering more than 3,000 programs in 48 states and 22 countries. His programs focus on such topics as self-esteem, motivation, leadership, and teamwork as he shows people how to bring out the best in themselves or others. As a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), and as an inductee into the Speakers Hall of Fame, Dr. Zimmerman is ranked among the top 5% of all speakers worldwide. Dr. Zimmerman established this scholarship fund to give back to his alma mater as he helps future UW-Eau Claire students reach their greatest potential.