Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle Scholarship

Dr. James and Gail Haemmerle established a scholarship fund at the Community Foundation, motivated by their strong belief that education is the key that unlocks the door to success in life. They are grateful for the generous donations by strangers who gave them the opportunity to pursue their own education and careers. This scholarship is their effort to “pay it forward” and share that same opportunity with individuals in Dunn County, where the Haemmerles made their home before retirement.

To maximize impact, this scholarship award will provide full tuition to a non-traditional student to obtain an associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate program in any field of study.  Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and must currently reside in one of the following communities in western Wisconsin:  Menomonie, Downsville, Knapp, Colfax, Boyceville, Glenwood City, Wilson, Hersey, Spring Valley, Elmwood, Eau Galle, Downing, or Ridgeland, WI.  Preference is given to applicants who have experienced hardship or barriers to obtaining a post-secondary education. A Personal Statement of Financial need is required. 

The application opens in May each year through the deadline of 5pm, July 1st.  One award is available to cover one student’s full tuition, paid out each semester upon proof of enrollment and good standing, consecutively each semester until degree completion.  The award is to be paid directly to the recipient’s school of choice, to be used for approved education-related expenses only.  For questions, contact the Community Foundation of Dunn County by emailing grants@cfdunncounty.org or by phone at (715) 232-8019.

Application Cycle opens May 15 each year, with a deadline of July 1 by 5 pm.

Full Tuition Scholarship

This scholarship is unique in that it will cover the full tuition costs for the recipient!  Must be used to obtain an associate’s degree, technical diploma, or certificate program in any field of study.

ELIGIBILITY

CRITERIA

    1. Applicants must currently reside within one of the following school zip codes to apply: 54751, 54735, 54749, 54730, 54725, 54013, 54027, 54767, 54740, 54737, 54734, and 54763. (These zip codes represent the geographical area where the donor cared for patients throughout his career). 
    2. Applicants must be economically disadvantaged non-traditional students. Nontraditional students are defined as students who did not go directly to college the fall following high school or have not completed education beyond high school. Preference is given to those whose educational journeys were interrupted by such challenges as food insecurity, language barriers, lack of access to technology and financial instability. This scholarship may be awarded to someone returning to college after a break in studies to complete their degree; or who requires completion of a degree or certification in order to change careers to pursue other employment options.
    3. Awards must be used to complete an associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate program in any field of study.
    4. This scholarship is renewable for up to five years, or as long as the recipient provides proof of consecutive, satisfactory progress toward their associate degree or certificate completion each semester.
    5. Applicants must submit the online application form, including a Personal Statement of Need.
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