Steve Hansen Memorial Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarships are awarded to students who reside in the Midwest (WI, MN, MI, IA, IL, IN, OH). Students should possess a clear goal of desiring to make her or his community, environment, or world a better and more sustainable place to live. Student should be able to show prior interest and or education in the field.
Criteria for awarding scholarships is based on student motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment. GPA and scholarship will be considered, but are not the deciding factor. High school students, college students, and non-traditional students are invited to apply. Scholarships are typically set at $500, and will be sent directly to the college in the students name.

Application Process
Applications are due to the MREA by April 15 of each year. Click here to download an application form and procedures.

Scholarship Recipients:

Marcus Grignon - Marcus is a student at the College of Menominee Nation in Keshena Wisconsin. He is pursuing a double major in Tribal Legal Studies and Sustainable Development. This summer he plans to start his own non-profit organization called "Citizens for a Sustainable Future."

Justin Presny - Justin is a graduating senior at Milton High School in Milton Wisconsin. He will be attending the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay to study Environmental Sciences and Environmental Engineering. After college he hopes to find a job that will "help solve our future needs for energy, and help conserve our current resources."

Past Recipients
2007 - Sydney Nick, Wausau East High School, Wausau, WI. Scholarship to attend Allegheny College, Meadville Pennsylvania, to study Environmental Science.
2007 - Anthony Roeschlein, Wheaton High School, Wheaton, MN. Scholarship to attend Minnesota West Community and Technical College, Canby Minnesota, to study Wind Energy Technology.
2006 -Siena Lang, Wausau East High School, Wausau, WI. Scholarship to attend UW-Madison Environmental Science Certificate program.