Foundation Scholarships

Wolfarth, Donald L. & Geraldine T.

Variable number, total awards of $2,500

Annually

Applicant must be a continuing sophomore, junior, or senior student with a major in Communication and an emphasis in Organizational Communication, Communication Studies, or Public Communication. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. Applicant should have actively participated in programs, activities and/or work related to the communication field. Applicant should have demonstrated excellence in public speaking.

The applicant is required to write a letter of application, in essay form, in which all of the following points are clearly addressed in no more than two, typed double-spaced pages. The content of the letter should be organized by number according to the areas listed: 1) Extracurricular activities on campus or in the community; 2) Previous awards, recognitions and scholarships; 3) What programs, activities, and/or work related to the communication field have you actively participated in? 4) Provide some evidence to demonstrate your excellence in public speaking, e.g., your grade in CJ 202 (Fundamentals of Speech), Forensics awards, etc.; and 5) How will the Donald L. and Geraldine Wolfarth Scholarship aid your educational goals? Letters of application that exceed two, double-spaced pages will not be considered, and incomplete applications will not be considered. The applicant also is required to provide the following information and attach it as a separate typed cover page: Name, student ID number, email address, local address, permanent address, telephone, major, major GPA, completed credits in major, minor, total GPA, credits in progress, completed credits and expected date of graduation. Applicant must also submit a degree audit.

First Friday in April

The Department of Communication and Journalism Scholarship Committee will select the recipient.

Early to mid-April

The Chair of the Department of Communication and Journalism will send notification to the recipient and complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office. The winner of this award is expected to attend the Department of Communication and Journalism Student Excellence Recognition Reception held the last day of spring classes.

Donald L. Wolfarth held a teaching position in the Speech Department at UW-Eau Claire from 1967 until his retirement in 1988. He was active as a judge in the various high school and college debate and forensics events held at UW- Eau Claire. Before his UW-Eau Claire teaching position, he studied with the American Institute of Parliamentarian. In 1969, he created the parliamentary procedure course previously offered in that department with his great expertise in this area. Professor Wolfarth’s department chair said of him: “Don was outstanding as a scholar, teacher and colleague. But he was extraordinary as a friend.” A letter of gratitude addressed to the family of Donald and Geraldine Wolfarth should be submitted to the Department of Communication and Journalism Department program assistant.