The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation is recently announced their scholarship recipients for this year. This year was another extremely competitive year, with only the top 5% of all applicants receiving scholarships. Scholarships are awarded through company and individual endowed funds by supporters who share a passion for 4-H and the leadership and life skills it teaches.
This year’s scholarship winners are:
Harold and Irene Hendrickson Memorial Scholarship
$2,500 scholarship, three awarded
- Brian Maki of Washburn, Bayfield County
- Kathryn Schwartz of Glenbeulah, Sheboygan County
- Grace Van Driel of Appleton, Outagamie County
Oscar G. & Mary W. Woelfel Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 scholarship, two awarded; $1,000 scholarship, two awarded
- Amy Jentges of Port Washington, Ozaukee County ($1,500)
- Maria Zillges of Larsen, Winnebago County ($1,500)
- Brianna Meyer of Chilton, Calumet County ($1,000)
- Amber Seitz of Krakow, Oconto County ($1,000)
Frances & Phyllis Conrad Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship, two awarded
- Sophia Meisner of Manitowoc, Manitowoc County
- Gracie Sime of Gays Mills, Crawford County
T.L. Bewick Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 scholarship, three awarded
- Elaine Holmes of Grafton, Ozaukee County
- Isaac Nagel of Hilbert, Calumet County
- Mary Weisensel of Racine, Racine County
Culver’s 4-H Scholarship
$1,000 scholarship, two awarded
- Emily Fechner of La Crosse, La Crosse County
- Lily Schwartz of Eau Claire, Eau Claire County
Cynthia Hoehne Scholarship Award
$1,000 scholarship, one awarded
- Shannon Roberts of Racine, Racine County
Elizabeth Salter-Eby Memorial Scholarship
$800 scholarship, one awarded
- Samantha Berg of Arcadia, Buffalo County
Betty Krueger Memorial Scholarship
$600 scholarship, one awarded
- Rachel Diehl of Viroqua, Vernon County
Luarta and Mike Soden Family Scholarship ($500) & Herman Boettcher Memorial Scholarship ($100)
$600 total award
- Julia Lyons of New Auburn, Chippewa County
