Stories Shine a Light on Impact of Generosity
For students, receiving a scholarship can mean working two jobs instead of three, cutting back on hours working to pay the bills and investing that time into their studies, which certainly will pay dividends. Scholarships also can cut back on their post-graduation loan burden and ease the financial load for families helping their sons and daughters get through college. But it’s not just about money. Getting a scholarship is a recognition of achievement and potential and a motivation to work even harder, setting them on a path in life with a pay-it-forward attitude.
Student Stories
Joe Lange Sings Praises of Scholarships
For vocal performance major Joe Lange, a scholarship's value is more than monetary. “It gives me a lot of inspiration to do well in my classes. I want to be seen as a worthy recipient.”
Scholarship a Shot in the Arm for Malaki Wessel
A scholarship helps Malaki Wessel stay focused on his studies as well as looking to a future time when he can "pay it forward."
Scholarship Makes Elizabeth Pankratz Work Even Harder
Knowing that people care so much about students like her that they fund scholarships makes Elizabeth Pankratz want to prove her worth.
Scholarship Helps Amanda Marnholtz Rise to Next Level
The third generation of her family on campus, Amanda Marnholtz is taking her healthcare career to the next level with help from a scholarship.
Scholarship Helps Shelby Lundin Keep Eyes on the Prize
Nursing student Shelby Lundin can cut down on her work hours and focus on her studies, thanks to a scholarship that honors the nursing school's first dean.
Viterbo Scholarships Helping Kari Kipp
Kari Kipp, a Viterbo University senior majoring in creative media design, appreciates her academic and athletics scholarships and takes great satisfaction in the fact that the scholarships mean less of a financial burden on her parents.Benefactor Stories
Benefactors also get something out of creating scholarship funds. It might be a way for them to keep the memories of loved ones burning bright as a beacon of generosity. Or it could establish a personal legacy that will forever associate their names with caring for succeeding generations. And scholarship funds can express gratitude for past generosity from others or for the bounty that has come their way.
Former Professor Goes to Great Heights to Support Scholarships
The drive to support Viterbo volleyball scholarships helped keep retired Professor Grant Smith going on his quest to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Scholarship Honors a Mother's Love of Music
Barb Skogen's mother had to sacrifice and struggle to get through college, and that was part of the inspiration for establishing a scholarship for Viterbo vocal performance students in her memory.
Scholarship Created to Honor Siblings and Son
For Deak Swanson, starting a scholarship fund at a university he literally helped build was a great way to help students while honoring people he loves.
Scholarships Build on Friedewald Legacy
Over the course of his 24 years at Viterbo University, Marv Friedewald left an indelible mark, starting the business program in 1976 and immediately becoming the biggest booster of the university’s fledgling athletics programs.