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SANDEE KOSMO MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

SANDEE KOSMO MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is to help a student in a communications, graphic design, or marketing related program. It is offered by Sandee Kosmo (Christoffersen), who started the Public Communications Department at CVTC. She promoted the school from 1968 to 1985 when she...

SATYAWATI & DHAN PRAKASH GARG MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

SATYAWATI & DHAN PRAKASH GARG MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This annual scholarship is sponsored by Sarita and Narendra Garg in memory of parents Dhan Prakash and Satyawati Garg who valued education highly. Sarita is a 1987 graduate of the Data Processing program at CVTC. The scholarship recipient is a student enrolled in an...

SCHROEDER HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP

SCHROEDER HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Dan and Maddy Schroeder started this scholarship in 2025 for currently enrolled CVTC students in healthcare related fields. Both Dan and Maddy are CVTC alumni and began the scholarship as a way to give back to current students.

SCOTT & ANN HOFFMANN SCHOLARSHIP

SCOTT & ANN HOFFMANN SCHOLARSHIP

SHAWN M. SILLMAN MEMORIAL AUTO COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISH TECHNICIAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

SHAWN M. SILLMAN MEMORIAL AUTO COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISH TECHNICIAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

The Shawn M. Sillman Memorial Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician Endowed Scholarship was established by Doug Olson, a CVTC graduate and long-time CVTC employee in memory of Shawn. Shawn was a graduate of the Auto Collision Repair & Refinish Technician...

SILICON GRAPHICS, INC., ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

SILICON GRAPHICS, INC., ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Donations from Silicon Graphics, Inc., in Chippewa Falls, WI, facilitated the establishment of this endowment fund. The scholarship recipient is selected by the program instructors.

SKYLINE STEEL SCHOLARSHIP

SKYLINE STEEL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is sponsored by Skyline Steel, Inc., located in Arlington, WI, to benefit a deserving CVTC student who is enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technician-Structural program. Skyline Steel was founded in 2000 and specializes in structural steel...

ST. CROIX VALLEY HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

ST. CROIX VALLEY HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

St. Croix Valley Home Builders’ Association sponsors this scholarship for a student enrolled in the Residential Construction program at the River Falls Campus. The program instructors select the scholarship recipient.

STEEN CONSTRUCTION OF OSSEO SCHOLARSHIP

STEEN CONSTRUCTION OF OSSEO SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is made possible through a contribution from Steen Construction of Osseo, WI. The scholarship recipient is selected by the program instructors.

STEVE DOBSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

STEVE DOBSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in memory of Steve Dobson, who was a lieutenant with the Eau Claire Police Department. The scholarship recipient is selected by the program instructors.

STEVE SCHILLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

STEVE SCHILLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Cascades Tissue Group is establishing an annual scholarship in memory of Steve Schilling, a maintenance technician who was known for his fun-loving nature, reliability, extensive knowledge and contagious passion for his work. Steve’s lighthearted approach to life...

STUART T. NESBIT EPD SCHOLARSHIP

STUART T. NESBIT EPD SCHOLARSHIP

Stuart was a non-traditional student in the Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) program when he attended CVTC as a single parent. He wanted to provide a better life for his son and himself. Stuart was in electrical construction for many years prior to attending CVTC,...

SUPERIOR WATER, LIGHT & POWER SCHOLARSHIP

SUPERIOR WATER, LIGHT & POWER SCHOLARSHIP

Superior Water Light & Power is proud to give back to our community by supporting students at CVTC. This scholarship will be presented to incoming students from Douglas County, WI that will be pursuing a degree in either Electrical Power Distribution or Gas Utility...

TAYLOR MACHINE, INC., SCHOLARSHIP

TAYLOR MACHINE, INC., SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Taylor Machine, Inc., for a student who indicated a desire to move up in the machining and manufacturing industry and has a desire to promote the industry.

THE JIM & JENNIFER ROONEY FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

THE JIM & JENNIFER ROONEY FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Jim Rooney is the CEO/President of EnRec Solutions and Rooney Properties in Chippewa Falls. Jennifer Rooney is the CEO of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona. Together they established the Jim and Jennifer Rooney Family Foundation, Inc., in 2018 to ensure the...

THE MISS LISA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

THE MISS LISA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was started in memory of Lisa Scheuneman, who passed away on August 10, 2023, after losing her battle to lung cancer, she was 62 years old. Lisa was a wife, mother of seven and hand seventeen grandchildren. Lisa spent her early years raising her...

THE ROWE FAMILY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

THE ROWE FAMILY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Allard R. Rowe, who was an automotive instructor at CVTC for 36 years before retiring. His son Dave Rowe is also a CVTC retiree, having taught in the Marketing program for 34 years.

THOMAS DOUGHERTY  MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

THOMAS DOUGHERTY MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Thomas Dougherty was an active proponent of solar energy. He incorporated sessions on solar heating into the curriculum of the Air Conditioning Technology program in which he was an instructor for 14 years. He conducted workshops on solar heating and was heating...

THOMAS DRAZ MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

THOMAS DRAZ MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Thomas A. Draz was an instructor in the IT-Network Specialist Program. As a teacher, most recently at Chippewa Valley Technical College, Thomas worked to inspire his students to achieve their career goals. He found his love for teaching while serving his country in...

TODD BAUER MEMORIAL LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY DUNN ENERGY COOPERATIVE

TODD BAUER MEMORIAL LINEWORKER SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY DUNN ENERGY COOPERATIVE

The Todd Bauer Memorial Lineworker scholarship is provided by Dunn Energy Cooperative. Todd was a journeyman lineman at Dunn Energy Cooperative for 19 years. He passed away in 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Todd was a tremendous person, father, husband,...

TRACEY CHRISTMAN MEMORIAL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP

TRACEY CHRISTMAN MEMORIAL MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Tracey Christman Memorial Medical Scholarship was established by Travis and Elizabeth Christman for Nursing, Radiography, Medical Assistant, and Health Information Management and Technology program students at CVTC. Tracy graduated from CVTC’s Medical Office...

TRI-COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

TRI-COUNTY DENTAL SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP

The Tri-County Dental Society Scholarship was established by the dentists of the Tri-County Dental component of the Wisconsin Dental Association to support students from Buffalo, Trempealeau, Pepin, and Jackson counties interested in pursuing a career as a dental...

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP

The CVTC TRIO Student Support Services program is designed to support students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The program serves first-generation college students, income-eligible students, and/or students with a documented...

TSAI-HUANG (蔡黃) DIVERSITY ENDOWMENT

TSAI-HUANG (蔡黃) DIVERSITY ENDOWMENT

This scholarship was established in memory of Lien-chi Huang (黃連枝) and Yu-pei Tsai Huang (黃蔡玉杯), parents of Li-chin (Crystal) Huang (黃麗琴).

US BANK ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

US BANK ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by US Bank. The scholarship recipients need to be enrolled in a CVTC program related to the banking industry.

VERITAS STEEL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

VERITAS STEEL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship award was made possible through the contribution of funds from Phoenix Steel, Inc. (now Veritas Steel) of Eau Claire. It will be given to a deserving student enrolled in the Architectural Structural Design, Mechatronics Specialist, or Welding/Welding...

VICTOR & EUNICE FINSTAD MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

VICTOR & EUNICE FINSTAD MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established through contributions from the family of Victor Finstad, who was employed in the plumbing field for several years. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding plumbing apprentice. Criteria includes knowledge, skill, practical...

VIRGENE DRUSCHEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

VIRGENE DRUSCHEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was made possible with gifts given in memory of Virgene Druschel by family and friends. Virgene played an active role in many capacities at CVTC from 1959 until retiring in 1988.

WAL-MART STEM SCHOLARSHIP

WAL-MART STEM SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship funded through Wal-Mart DC for STEM program areas.

WALTER HESTEKIN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

WALTER HESTEKIN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Walter Hestekin was a mechanical engineer specializing in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) area. He was a long-time friend and supporter of CVTC, and served as a member of the Air Conditioning Technology Advisory Committee for nearly 20 years....