STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been gifted $2 million to create scholarship funds for students in STEM and business-related fields.
The donation comes from Jeffrey and Sally (Class of 1961) Fiddler to provide scholarships valued at $2,000 or $4,000 for students majoring in science, technology, math, business administration, accounting, or engineering.
“While most of us did not know the Fiddlers, their generous gift is a remarkable example of the impact one person’s kindness and support has on another, and the ripple effect it inspired decades later,” said Chancellor Thomas Gibson in a press release. “We are grateful to the Fiddlers and to all who find ways to support our students as they pursue their educational goals.”
Several $2,000 scholarships will be reserved for first-year students. Some $4,000 awards will be given to those in their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior years.
The money is being given in memory of the late Dean Warren Jenkins, whom Sally credits with helping her complete her degree. It’s one of the ten largest donations that UWSP has ever received.
