Foundation Scholarships

Peterson, Al Memorial Emergency

The scholarship shall be awarded to an entering new freshman or transfer student who is an American-born, first-generation offspring of immigrant Americans or new United States citizens. Need as well as academic potential will be required or as an emergency grant to a student in a financial crisis.

Letters of application for this scholarship should be received by the Director of Admissions by April 1 or an application to the Office of Financial Aid for the Emergency Grant.

Recipients are recommended by the professional staff of the Office of Admissions after a review of applications to the University or as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

If you are selected to receive this scholarship, official notification of your selection will be sent to you by the Admissions Office. Recipient will be notified in early May. Grant recipients will be informed by the Office of Financial Aid.

Al Peterson was the son of Scandinavian immigrants. He could not afford to attend college, his lifelong regret. At mid-life, he was the victim of an industrial accident, which poisoned him, and several of his fellow workers. Most of the victims died within one year. Despite much pain and sickness, he was determined to survive, and he did. He was not able to return to work, but he improved enough to bring his wit and positive nature to friends and relatives for nearly 30 more years. He was not bitter nor did he lay his misfortune on others. He enjoyed much of life and others enjoyed him.