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JIM AND NANCY BENSEN SCHOLARSHIP

JIM AND NANCY BENSEN SCHOLARSHIP

To continue their legacy of commitment and contributions to education, the Jim and Nancy Bensen Scholarship will be awarded annually to a CVTC student enrolled in any degree-granting program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher with a preference to a Menomonie High School...

JIM & JESSICA BINDER AODA/NURSING MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

JIM & JESSICA BINDER AODA/NURSING MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Jessica Laura E. Binder passed away on October 19, 2010, at the age of 31. Jessica was enrolled at the Chippewa Valley Technical College in the Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse program at the time of her death. She was also just 12 credits short of receiving her degree...

JOHANNA WARLOSKI DIVERSITY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

JOHANNA WARLOSKI DIVERSITY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Johanna Warloski, former instructor and counselor at CVTC, is a strong supporter of diversity efforts. This scholarship is designed to help students bridge barriers caused by diversity issues. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate personal and...

JOHN E. SMITH MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN E. SMITH MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

John E. Smith was a student in the Radiologic Technology program from 1982 until 1984. Although John had cancer, he continued in the program and was an inspiration to both his instructors and fellow students until his death in 1985. This scholarship was established...

JOHN M. ANDERSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN M. ANDERSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This endowed scholarship is being established in memory of John M. Anderson by his family to assist students in pursuing their technical college education. A long-time salesman for hardware and industrial companies, he understood the importance of skilled workers...

JOHN MOSENG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN MOSENG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by John Moseng, retired Information Technology-Programmer/Analyst department chair. He taught at CVTC from 1968 through 2004. John supported student organizations and, therefore, wishes to acknowledge College, community, and/or...

JOHN R. DALE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

JOHN R. DALE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship honors the memory of John R. Dale. It was established to assist a Menomonie High School graduate with physical disabilities to continue his/her education at CVTC.

JONATHON BLAHA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

JONATHON BLAHA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Jon had a passion for truck driving and was an over the road truck driver for many years. After his heart surgery in May of 2024, he had looked forward to the potential of driving again. Unfortunately, he never had the chance. The hope of this scholarship is to...

JONATHON R. ELLIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

JONATHON R. ELLIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Jonathon R. Ellis Memorial Scholarship was created in January 2019 in memory of Jon Ellis who passed away on August 15, 2016, at age 30. Jon was a voracious reader with his favorite authors being Preston & Child and Stephen King. He was an avid NBA fan and...

JON KOTT MID-STATE TRUCK SERVICE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT - DIESEL

JON KOTT MID-STATE TRUCK SERVICE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT - DIESEL

This endowment scholarship honors the memory of Jonathan Kott; a 2018 CVTC graduate of the diesel truck technician program, and heavy duty technician at Mid-State Truck Service and Wissota Transport. From a young age, Jon had a passion for the industry, working hard...

JON KOTT MID-STATE TRUCK SERVICE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP - AUTO

JON KOTT MID-STATE TRUCK SERVICE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP - AUTO

This endowment scholarship honors the memory of Jonathan Kott; a 2018 CVTC graduate of the diesel truck technician program, and heavy duty technician at Mid-State Truck Service and Wissota Transport. From a young age, Jon had a passion for the industry, working hard...

JOSEPH AND ETHYL TOMASHEK MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

JOSEPH AND ETHYL TOMASHEK MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Tomasheks were lifelong residents of Eau Claire. Joseph was a milkman for a dairy, and Ethyl was a secretary for Pope & Talbot, a local industry. The couple had no children. Their decision to endow a scholarship at CVTC was chiefly due to their nephew, Mike...

JOSEPHINE DINE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

JOSEPHINE DINE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Judith Snudden, a retired Adult Basic Education/Mathematics instructor at CVTC, in memory of her mother who pursued the business/marketing field.

JOSH AND ANGIE HANSON SCHOLARSHIP

JOSH AND ANGIE HANSON SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, provided by Josh and Angie Hanson of Imagineering IT, will be awarded to outstanding students in the IT-Network Specialist Program.

JULIA STOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

JULIA STOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Julia Marie Stoffa passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012. She was 53 and a CVTC Nursing instructor at the River Falls Campus. Julia was the best friend and wife of Don Stoffa and will be remembered as a loving mother, Army wife, nurse, and teacher. Her hobbies included...

KARL & VILA NYGAARD MEMORIAL NURSING ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

KARL & VILA NYGAARD MEMORIAL NURSING ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This nursing scholarship was created to honor the memory of Karl and Vila Nygaard. Vila graduated from the Luther Hospital School of Nursing and worked at Luther Hospital, the Midelfort Clinic, and within the Mayo system until she was 80 years old.

KATHRYN FISCHER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

KATHRYN FISCHER MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is made possible by an endowment established within Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation. Funds for this endowment were contributed by friends, relatives, and faculty members at CVTC in memory of Kathryn Fischer who was an Office Occupations...

LAKE WISSOTA GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

LAKE WISSOTA GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is sponsored by the Lake Wissota Garden Club to benefit a deserving student enrolled in the Landscape, Plant & Turf Management – Horticulture program. The scholarship recipient needs to demonstrate a strong interest in horticulture.

LARRY DOCK MEMORIAL EPD ENDOWMENT

LARRY DOCK MEMORIAL EPD ENDOWMENT

The Larry Dock Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2022 by the family of Larry Dock in his memory. Larry worked in the field of Electric Power Distribution for 60 years. He had a passion for providing quality work and mentoring others in the field. Larry...

LARRY GANSLUCKNER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LARRY GANSLUCKNER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Larry Gansluckner, a former member of the CVTC District Board and friend of the College.

LARRY LEE RECKIN MEMORIAL MARKETING ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LARRY LEE RECKIN MEMORIAL MARKETING ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by the CVTC Marketing Department in memory of Larry Lee Reckin. Larry was a 2003 Marketing graduate and recipient of the 2003 Outstanding Marketing Student Award. Larry died in an automobile accident in November 2003. The scholarship...

LARS FISKARS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LARS FISKARS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in memory of Lars Fiskars who was a Diesel Mechanics instructor from 1970 until his death in 1982. The recipient is selected by the program instructors.

LAVERN G. SOPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

LAVERN G. SOPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Lavern G. Soper Memorial Scholarship was established by The Presto Foundation and is given in recognition of Mr. Soper’s 39 years of service with National Presto Industries, Inc. He began his career with the company in 1945, and was president from 1975 to 1983....

L. E. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

L. E. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This endowment scholarship was created in memory of L. E. Phillips, an area philanthropist.

LESLIE GILBERTSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LESLIE GILBERTSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Leslie Gilbertson Memorial Endowment Scholarship was established in memory of Leslie Gilbertson, a Precision Inspection and Machine Tool instructor from 1965 until his death in 1978. The scholarship recipient is selected by program instructors.

LEXY HARRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

LEXY HARRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Lexy was a Nursing student at CVTC, due to graduate May 2017. She tragically passed away in December 2016 in a motor vehicle collision. Lexy was a hard-working, compassionate nursing student. This scholarship will be awarded to a Nursing-Associate Degree program...

LIBERAL ARTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

LIBERAL ARTS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Liberal Arts Memorial Scholarship is sponsored by CVTC’s Humanities, Behavioral, and Social Sciences departments in recognition of the lives and achievements of family, friends, and coworkers.

LI-LING HUANG (黃麗玲) MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LI-LING HUANG (黃麗玲) MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Li-Ling Huang (黃麗玲) was a historian and environmental protection activist who dedicated her life to promoting gender equity and animal rights, as well as fighting against poverty. She bravely overcame her own socio-economic adversities, and helped the less fortunate...

LINDA A. KRAUSE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LINDA A. KRAUSE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LINDA WEAVER-BERDAMI MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

LINDA WEAVER-BERDAMI MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The Linda Weaver-Berdami Memorial Endowment Scholarship was created in memory of Linda by family and friends. She was an alumni who graduated with honors from the Barber-Cosmetology program in 1977. Linda worked as an apprentice at the Hair Den to obtain her Master...