The Community Foundation of Dunn County is pleased to offer scholarships for women 18 years of age and older in and around Dunn County who wish to further their education.
Barb Schmelzle was a dear and devoted friend to the Menomonie community. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and went on to attend Carroll College and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Barb worked as an Occupational Therapist in Hayward, Antigo, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, and Dunn County and particularly enjoyed working in Home Health Care. She was a third-generation member of the P.E.O. sisterhood and cared deeply about the organization and her “sisters.”
Barb was warm and welcoming and had a unique gift for connecting on a personal level with those she encountered by making them feel special and valued. After her passing last year, her family established The Barb Schmelzle Promise Award for Women Fund to help adult women pursue further education by providing them with financial assistance. One of Barb’s lifelong passions involved helping traditional and nontraditional female students achieve their academic dreams.
One scholarship award of $500 will be granted to one eligible woman to remove any barrier to the pursuit of the applicant’s educational opportunities. Examples may include but are not limited to paying for college textbooks, technical supplies, tuition, assistance with past due tuition bills, fees for professional licensing exams, etc. Preference will be given to applicants who are non-traditional students with demonstrated financial need and/or extenuating life circumstances.
Applications are collected and processed through the Community Foundation of Dunn County. The application deadline is July 1st by 5:00 pm. Questions can be directed to the Foundation at grants@cfdunncounty.org.
Congratulations to the 2022 recipient, Mary McClain (left) pictured with Tom Schmelzle.