Foundation News

PLATTEVILLE- Approximately $200,000 in scholarships were awarded to 270 new freshmen through the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation this year. These scholarships help students pay for tuition and fees.

"With the cost of tuition and the expense of living rising, students expenses are getting higher. Financial help like scholarships makes paying for college easier," said Sarah Blevins, UWP scholarship coordinator.

Most scholarships range in amounts from $500 to $1,000. Some, like the Sentry Insurance Foundation Leadership Scholarship are renewable for four years if the student continues to meet the criteria. Four scholarships, the Leo and Phoebe Boebel Scholarship, George Bullis Scholarship, J.P. Cullen Scholarship and the Ted and Sande Richards Scholarship cover the recipient's full tuition and fees.

Scholarships are managed by the UWP Foundation and funded through donations. Those interested are also free to establish their own scholarship in their own name, or that of a loved one. Anyone wanting to make a scholarship donation or establish a scholarship may contact the UWP Foundation at (608) 342-1186 or foundation@uwplatt.edu. Donations can also be made online at http://www.uwplatt.edu/foundation.

Any new freshman accepted to UWP may apply for new freshmen scholarships. The application deadline is Jan. 12, 2009. Once students are admitted to UWP, they are sent a scholarship application to fill out. Certain scholarships through the UWP Admissions Office require no application. Recipients are nominated by an admissions advisor based on factors such as extracurricular activities, SAT/ACT scores and high school G.P.A. A full list of new freshman scholarships is available at www.uwplatt.edu/finaid/scholarships.html.

Anyone wanting more information about UWP scholarships may contact Blevins at (608) 342-1836 or blevinss@uwplatt.edu.

Written by: Krystle Kurdi, UWP Public Relations, (608) 342-1194, kurdik@uwplatt.edu