FUND FOR WISCONSIN SCHOLARS

Fund for Wisconsin Scholars was founded by John and Tashia Morgridge. John and Tashia wanted to help students who could not afford college. They wanted to give them the opportunity to attend and to be successful in their college careers. That is why they decided to create this grant. The grant was put in place to help reduce the financial barriers of college and to minimize the debt that most Wisconsin students incur during their college years. Lastly, Fund for Wisconsin Scholars provides grants that open the door to a better world, helping ensure that higher education is accessible, affordable, and that degree completion is achieved. More information on the grant can be found at Fund for Wisconsin Scholars.

The program provides a resource and sense of community for grant recipients. The whole purpose of the grant is to relieve students from financial burdens while attending college. The mentor program is designed to further enhance the retention rates of the recipients by creating a bond between the mentors and the students. Each month, the students are encouraged to attend a social event to get to know their peers, get involved, and develop a stronger sense of belonging.

Mission

We provide need-based grants to graduates of Wisconsin from public high schools whom are attending a Wisconsin public four-year college to support their access to and completion of college. The Fund for Wisconsin Scholars will help reduce the financial barriers to college and minimize the debt that many Wisconsin students incur during their college years by providing need-based grants.

Beliefs

We believe that in this global, knowledge-based economy, the intellectual capacity of all persons has value. We believe that increasing the number of citizens who complete post-secondary education will improve the quality of life for Wisconsin citizens by benefiting both the individual and society.

Vision

Our vision is to ensure the opportunity for generations of young people to further their education. We are committed to helping ensure that higher education is more accessible, affordable, and that degree completion is realized with greater frequency. Our mission, vision, and beliefs will help address these critical challenges facing Wisconsin:

• Creating well-paying jobs
• Increasing financial resources for Wisconsin students to attend college
• Increasing educational opportunities for Wisconsin citizens
• Increasing the number of Wisconsin citizens completing their bachelor degrees
• Improving the college preparedness of all Wisconsin students