The following are requirements for this year’s scholarship(s);
1. A completed application form – deadline May 31 st , 2024 (provided in this packet).
2. A one-page (minimum double spaced) letter of interest.
3. Attend any post High School learning institution.
4. Meet an Alliance approved field of study (we are quite liberal with qualifying
majors and minors).
5. Meet a passing grade point average in your first semester of study.
6. The Alliance awards three $500.00 scholarships to three graduating High School
students, from schools located within St. Croix County.
Note: If you are a resident of St. Croix County, but attend a High School outside the
County YOU ARE still ELIGIBLE FOR OUR Club’s award.

$500.00

Eligible fields of study (Only Examples – this is not an inclusive list)
Agronomy
Natural Resources Management
Soil Science
Engineering
Biology
Ag Economics
Political Science
Plant and Earth Science
Wildlife Management
Forestry
Public Policy
Education
Watershed Management
Hydrology
Geography

1.) Your name, the High School you will graduate from, and a Statement outlining plans for Post-
Secondary Education (school you plan to attend and what field of study)

2.) A list of your work and/ or volunteer experience with disabled individuals during the past four
years.
3.) A written summary of how you became involved with special needs individuals.
4.) A written response explaining why you choose to continue your work or volunteer efforts
with these individuals?
5.) Please sign and date the bottom of your typed submission.
*In addition to your typed application, please provide two letters of reference attesting to how your
work/volunteer efforts have touched the lives of disabled individuals and/or their families.
(The references must not be related to the applicant.)

(1) $1,000.00 scholarship

Carol Fougner, a long-time resident of Polk County, spent much of her time advocating for individuals
with special needs. She worked at the Polk County Special Education School, was a track & field and
bowling coach with Polk County Special Olympics, provided respite care for families, and adopted a
special needs child herself. It was Carol’s desire to provide and support opportunities in which physically
and mentally challenged individuals could blossom and grow. In her lifetime, Carol touched the lives of
countless individuals and families.
The intent of this scholarship is to honor Carol’s efforts by awarding a $1,000.00 scholarship to a Polk
County High School senior who has worked with intellectually or physically disabled individuals through
employment and/or volunteering. The scholarship will be awarded directly to the recipient. The winner
of this scholarship must have plans to attend a two- or four-year college and the funds will be paid
directly to the learning institution after the successful completion of one semester. Interested
applicants should submit a typed application containing the following information: