Carrie Wickstom Scholarship
A scholarship Carrie Wickstrom received while attending the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture made it possible for her to complete her high school education in 1929 and to go on to college. Carrie taught for 30 years in Ulen and Montevideo. Based on academic merit, recipients are students pursuing education licensure with preference given to those intending to teach at the elementary level.

CenterPoint Energy Scholarship
Based on academic merit, this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student who is a U. S. citizen majoring in computer science or pre-engineering. Preference is given to a student of color. CenterPoint Energy is a natural gas and electric corporation.

Dian and Andy Lopez Scholarship
Established in 1994 by Dian and Andy Lopez, members of the UMM computer science faculty, this scholarship is awarded to third-year computer science majors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students from underrepresented groups in computer science such as women, American students of color, or international students of color.

Dorothybelle and Edward Kaufman Appleton Scholarship
Recipients of this scholarship, established by Dorothybelle and Edward Kaufman of Appleton , Minnesota , must have a permanent home residence within the boundaries of School District #784 and have completed a minimum of 50 credits with a GPA of 3.50. They must intend to complete their degree at UMM and be full-time students.

Dr. Clara B. Riveland Endowed Scholarship
Dr. Clara Riveland received a degree in English from UMM in 1965. She earned a master of arts and a doctorate in speech communication and taught at St. Cloud State University , Lea College , and St. John's University . The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior speech communication major demonstrating exemplary practice in the field and strong commitment to theoretical perspectives. Preference is given to students from New Effington, Rosholt, or Claire City, South Dakota.

Edna Snee Rodgers Memorial Scholarship
The family of longtime faculty members C. Frederick Farrell, Jr. and the late Edith Rodgers Farrell established this scholarship in memory of Edith's mother, Edna Snee Rodgers. This scholarship is awarded to those who are making a transition back to college or beginning college for the first time later in life. Preference is given to women.

Edward and Patricia LaFave Scholarship
Edward and Patricia LaFave, longtime Morris residents, were instrumental in the establishment of UMM. Their scholarship provides support to students who show academic promise. Preference is given to nontraditional students who may not have been able to attend college right after high school or who have been away from college for several years.

Estelle Lee Scholarship
UMM received this scholarship through the estate of Estelle Lundring Lee, longtime Morris resident and friend of the UMM campus. The scholarship assists those planning to teach in elementary, secondary, or higher education in obtaining a multi-cultural experience in a setting outside of our state's borders. It covers the course fee charged for students who go outside the 60-mile service area for student teaching. It is intended to encourage students to complete their student teaching in a community which is unfamiliar to them.

Florence Eystad Gahm Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is given in Florence Eystad Gahm's memory by husband Wilbur Gahm. Florence was a passionate advocate for education and a member of the West Central Educational Development Association, the grassroots organization that lobbied for UMM's establishment in the late 1950s. In the early 1960s, she taught remedial noncredit English for UMM students who did not qualify for freshman composition. Recipients are junior English majors who plan to teach secondary education or at the college level.

Fosgate Theatre Scholarship
George Fosgate, professor emeritus of theatre, retired from UMM in 1995 after 32 years of teaching speech and theatre arts. He and wife Pat live near Portland , Oregon , where George continues to work as an actor performing in theatre, television, movies, and industrial video productions. This scholarship is designed to encourage and reward returning UMM theatre majors.

Hansen Memorial Scholarship
The Hansen Memorial Scholarship was established by Anthony R. Hansen '75, Mary E. Hansen, and Jeffrey R. Hansen to honor their parents, Daisy Regis Hansen and Harry A. Hansen. Daisy, a member of the UMM faculty, taught stringed instrument technique and served for a time as concert mistress of the UMM Orchestra. Harry worked as custodian in the Morris Public Schools and vigorously supported his wife's interest in the arts. The scholarship is presented to a student majoring in music or music education on the basis of academic merit, including outstanding musical performance.

Harold P. and Leona E. Classen Family Scholarship
Leona was a member of the UMM education faculty from 1970 until her retirement in 1985. She began her career as an educator in 1939 at a country school in Lac Qui Parle County and taught in elementary schools in Windom, New Ulm, Cincinnati, Fargo, and Chokio, where she also served as principal. The scholarship is awarded for a student's junior year following acceptance into the elementary education program and may be renewed for the student's senior year assuming satisfactory academic standing. P reference is given to students from Pope, Douglas, Big Stone, Traverse, Grant, Swift, Stevens, Kandiyohi and Lac Qui Parle counties in Minnesota.

John Q. Imholte Scholarship
The John Q. Imholte Scholarship was established in 1990 on the occasion of Jack Imholte's retirement as UMM's chancellor after 21 years. He was a member of the original faculty when UMM was established in 1960. The scholarship is awarded to students who have completed 60 credits of course work and has demonstrated outstanding academic ability.

Leroy Welfare Scholarship
Leroy Welfare attended the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture and was a Morris-area farmer interested in politics and conservation. He was active in the Farm Bureau and helped organize the Stevens County Seed Co-op and Morris Co-op Elevator Association. The scholarship was established by granddaughter and UMM alumna Judy Wartman Schmidt Blair '73. Recipients are political science majors with a preference to students interested in conservation issues.

Linda Carlson Hoxtell Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Linda Hoxtell '70, UMM biology major, by husband Lyle '70, in conjunction with the UMM Alumni Association, this scholarship is awarded to full-time junior or senior students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to English majors, as Linda was a poet.

Linda Freeman Scholarship
Linda Freeman '86 completed a UMM degree while working full time, participating in community activities, and raising two daughters. She established the scholarship for students majoring in English. Preference is given to nontraditional students.

Mary Jo Kwako Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the friends and family of the late Mary Jo Kwako, a UMM student from 1965 to 1968. Recipients are UMM students who demonstrate academic merit.

McCree/Kaufman Scholarships
These awards are given by Dr. and Mrs. Edward Kaufman, Appleton, in memory of their parents: the A. Amos McCree Scholarship to a student majoring in mathematics; the Andrew J. Kaufman Scholarship to a student majoring in the natural sciences; the Kate McCoy Kaufman Scholarship to a student majoring in elementary education; and the Alice Mills McCree Scholarship to a theatre arts major. Students must demonstrate academic excellence and potential in the field.

Morrison Scholarships
These scholarships are given by Edward and Helen Jane Morrison, longtime residents of Morris, who were instrumental in the establishment of UMM. The J. C. Morrison Scholarship is given in memory of Ed's father, owner-publisher of the Morris Sun and the Morris Tribune from 1898 to 1954, to students majoring in English. The Edna Murphy Morrison Scholarship is given in memory of Ed's mother and is awarded to students majoring in music. Both are awarded based on academic merit.

Nathan Goldberg Scholarship for Community Service
The Nathan Goldberg Scholarship for Community Service provides two years of tuition assistance to students entering their junior year and planning to graduate from UMM. They must demonstrate a record of community service activities. Preference is given to students from underrepresented groups. The scholarship was established by Sam and Nancy Schuman to honor the memory of Nathan Goldberg, an Army Air Corps pilot who was the first person from Morris to lose his life in World War II. Sam Schuman served as UMM's chancellor from 1998 until 2006.

Nathaniel E. Williams Memorial Scholarship
Given in memory of Nathaniel Williams, this scholarship is awarded to new full-time students with a preference given to those registered with the Office of Disability Services. Special consideration is given to students interested in fishing, nature, and the outdoors, Nathaniel's passions. It is renewable up to a total of four years if recipients continue to use disability services and remain in good academic standing.

Robert DeWall Scholarship
Originally from Appleton, Minnesota, Robert "Bob" DeWall was a long time Morris resident and business man, who along with his wife, Marian, avidly supported UMM.  Bob was one of the original founding members of the West Central Educational Development Association, who, in the 1950s, convinced the Regents of the University of Minnesota to establish a campus in Morris.  The DeWall's were close friends with several early leaders of UMM including Bob Gay, Allen Edson, and Dr. Fred W. Behmler.  Many of the DeWall's five children attended UMM as students.  In addition to attending countless sporting events at UMM, Bob's hobbies included gardening and collecting civil war journals and papers.  This scholarship, established by Bob & Marion's son, Craig, provides support for history majors at UMM.

Sara Eidsvold Hendrickson and Jon Hendrickson Scholarships
These scholarships are provided by Jim and Anne Eidsvold of Alexandria in honor of their daughter and son-in-law. One scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in English and the other to a student majoring in business/management. Jim's parents, the late Lyman and Julie Eidsvold, provided help and encouragement in the early days of UMM. Jim and Anne continue that tradition along with their children—Sara Eidsvold Hendrickson and husband Jon Hendrickson, and Philip Eidsvold—a third generation of UMM supporters from the Eidsvold family.

Seventh District Minnesota Federation of Women's Clubs Scholarship
Started in 1895, this organization was a means of educating women of several communities in various topics from literature, history, and travel, to science, drama, and music. The group was also active in social issues. A local group, now called the Students Club of Morris, continues to discuss current topics of interest and is involved in community affairs. The scholarship is awarded to deserving UMM students who are residents of the Seventh Congressional District.

Sun M. Kahng Memorial Scholarship
The family of Sun M. Kahng, professor of economics and management, established this scholarship to honor his memory and to celebrate his many years as a scholar and teacher at UMM. The Sun M. Kahng Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a returning economics or management junior or senior who demonstrates outstanding scholarship, serves as an officer or actively participates in the UMM Economics and Management Club, and has made a significant contribution to the discipline or Social Science Division.

Theodore S. and Tone H. Long Scholarship
Ted Long taught English at the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture from 1925 to 1960 and at UMM from 1960 to 1969. Tone taught WCSA home economics from 1927 to 1937. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit and motivation.

University Association—Lucy Imholte Scholarship
This scholarship is presented to full-time sophomores from the Morris area who have demonstrated scholastic achievement during their first year at UMM. Lucy Imholte, former president of the University Association, was active in a number of community organizations including the Morris Public Library and the Stevens County Historical Society. Her husband, Jack Imholte, professor emeritus of history, served as UMM's chancellor for 21 years.

William R. King Scholarship
William King received a UMM bachelorof arts in elementary education in 1973. He is president of the Minnesota Council on Foundations and has a history of extensive community involvement with nonprofit organizations. His scholarship is awarded to seniors, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, planning to teach elementary education in rural Minnesota. Preference is given to students of color.