Local students earn WOEF scholarships

WSU-Lake Campus information

CELINA – Since its inception 50 years ago, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) has awarded Wright State University-Lake Campus students nearly $3 million in academic scholarships.

On Sunday, September 9, the WOEF held its annual Scholarship Award Ceremony in James F. Dicke Hall.

During her remarks, Jane Stuckman, Scholarship Committee co-chair, noted that, in 1965, the Foundation awarded two scholarships for $1,050. This year, 161 scholarships totaling $269,000 were awarded, with awards ranging from a few hundred dollars in book scholarships to full tuition.

“As I think back to the careers our graduates have today and how well they are doing, it is a true testament to the Foundation,” said Lake Campus Dean Bonnie Mathies, as she expressed gratitude for the WOEF commitment over the past five decades.

WOEF President Dee Whitcraft and Scholarship Committee Co-Chair Rick Giere also addressed the students.

A list of the 2012-2013 scholarship recipients can be found at www.wright.edu/lake/prospective/scholarships.html.

Those interested in contributing to scholarship funds at the Lake Campus can call Julie Miller, WOEF development officer, at 419.586.0375.

Dee Whitcraft (left) WOEF Board president; and Julie Miller (right) WOEF development officer, are shown with Van Wert County students who were awarded Western Ohio Educational Foundation scholarships and attended the recent awards ceremony. They include (from the left) Samantha Jones, Jared Runyon, Katelyn Runyon, and Brandon Jacomet. (Lake Campus photo)