Greetings, Apra Wisconsin members - 

We are pleased to open the nomination and application period for the Amy Disch Memorial Scholarship, and Presidents Award. The chapter’s Professional Development scholarship was awarded to Alyssa Scott earlier this year.

To submit a nomination or application, please email the necessary material to Apra Wisconsin Vice President, Julie Nurse (julie.nurse@marquette.edu), by October 22, 2021. All applications will then be reviewed by the scholarship committee. Apra Wisconsin membership will be notified of the recipients at our 2021 business meeting.

It’s a joy and honor to recognize the good work of our peers.

Sincerely,
The Apra Wisconsin Scholarship Committee

Julie Nurse, Marquette University
Tesha Pittenger, Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association
Devin Venden, Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association

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Amy Disch Memorial Scholarship

Award Criteria:

• The person receiving this award will have worked in prospect development for three years or less.
• Active Apra Wisconsin member.

About the Award:

• The award will cover the cost of one year of chapter membership and the cost of attendance at Apra Wisconsin’s two annual conferences. With consideration to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021 we will be awarding $250 toward the development opportunity of the recipient’s choice.
• The award will be presented annually.
• The recipient list will be posted on the Apra Wisconsin website.

Application Process:

To apply for the Amy Disch Memorial Scholarship, send an email with your application to Apra Wisconsin Vice President, Julie Nurse (julie.nurse@marquette.edu), by October 22. Your application does not have to be in any specific format, but it should talk about your prospect development experience and the impact this award would have on you and your organization.

Apra Wisconsin Presidents Award

Award Criteria:

• Active Apra Wisconsin Member.
• Awarded to someone who has inspired and motivated others this year, and whose unconquerable spirit has had a positive impact on our chapter and our profession.
• The person receiving this award displays exceptional volunteerism and leadership in the chapter and/or in our profession.

About the Award:

• Throughout the year, this person will serve as a mentor and/or trainer to new researchers.
• A small plaque will be presented to the recipient, and a $100 donation will be made in the recipient’s name to a charity of their choice. Both their manager and the charity will be sent a letter from the chapter president notifying them of the recipient’s honor.
• The award will be presented annually.
• The recipient list will be posted on the Apra Wisconsin website.

Application Process:

To submit a nomination, send an email to Apra Wisconsin Vice President, Julie Nurse (julie.nurse@marquette.edu) by October 22. Your nomination does not have to be in any specific format, but it should tell the story of why you think the person you are nominating (and, yes, you can nominate yourself) is worthy of the award.

Go here to see previous award winners and more information about all of the chapter's scholarships and awards.