Specialized Scholarships held by the Community Foundation

The Community Foundation of Dunn County also offers specialized scholarships for a specific program, camp or training.  The following scholarships are offered annually to eligible applicants who meet the application criteria:

CBJ KIDS TO CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

The CBJ Kids to Camp Fund was established by the family of Cammie B. Johnson, a young woman that passed away just before her 21st birthday from complications of diabetes.  Scholarships are available for children and young adults (up to age 19) with Type I Diabetes to attend a qualified camp of their choice that is specifically designed to help young people experiencing the difficulties of living with diabetes. Learn More or Donate

BARB SCHMELZLE PROMISE AWARD FOR WOMEN

Barb Schmelzle was deeply devoted to and loved her husband, two sons, and daughters in law, her grandchildren, siblings, and cousins. Her family established this scholarship fund to honor her love of learning and ability to connect with individuals. One or more $500 scholarship awards will be given each year to help non-traditional women students experiencing financial need and who have experienced extreme and adverse life experiences make progress towards furthering their education in any field. Click here to learn more.

BILL COWDEN MEMORIAL AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Bill Cowden was an experienced pilot and air show performer whose lifelong passion was aviation. Through diligence and perseverance, he accumulated over 7,500 flight hours in more than 85 different models of aircraft.  He passed away unexpectedly in June 2014.  It is in his memory that the Bill Cowden Memorial Aviation Scholarship recognizes a pilot working to attain higher aviation ratings.  The scholarship is awarded annually up to $1,500. Learn More or Donate

DRUMS ALONG THE RED CEDAR YOUTH MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

Menomonie used to host the popular Drums Along the Red Cedar Drum & Bugle Corps competition event every year, with the proceeds going to fund school music mini-grants. In 2009, this event was discontinued, but its founders, volunteers and supporters left a legacy of an endowed fund at the Foundation. This fund now provides a scholarship for one middle school or high school student in Dunn County to attend a summer music camp of their choice, up to $500.   Learn More or Donate

JOHN R. DALE YOUTH HOCKEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

John R. Dale was a loving son, brother, husband and father with a true passion for hockey. At eight years old, John signed up as an initial member of the newly-formed Dunn County Youth Hockey Association, playing hockey as a “Cougar” for seven years and went on to play for Menomonie High School’s first hockey team in 1980.  John’s love of hockey continued in adulthood, as he coached his son Jake’s hockey team in Hastings, MN.  John, along with his wife Julie and daughter, Jenna, never missed a game.  It is in his loving memory that this scholarship has been established by his family and many friends to provide one or more youth members from the greater Menomonie area with the opportunity to participate in the Menomonie Youth Hockey Association’s “Squirts” or “U10” program by covering the MYHA registration fee, currently $400.  Learn More or Donate