For a student in good standing and who has earned at least half the credits required for completion of their degree. Greatest consideration will be given to educational merit, post-graduation goals and financial need, respectively. This scholarship is awarded every other year.

About the Benefactor: Douglas County Association for Home and Community Education
This Melinda Boswell Scholarship was founded by Douglas County Association for Home and Community Education (DCAHCE), in memory of Melinda Boswell, an outstanding DCAHCE member, wife, and mother who served as county treasurer of DCAHCE.

The Wisconsin Association for Home and Community Education, Inc. is a non-profit educational organization that partners with UW-Extension Family Living Programs, at both the state and county level, to bring quality educational programming to our members and our communities.

The program’s goals are to provide continuing education for members and others on issues that will strengthen families and communities, develop and improve leadership skills of members, build coalitions with other organizations and agencies having similar objectives and concerns, and to promote friendships and understanding with all people of the world. 

Current students: Near the beginning of each calendar year, you will receive notification to your UW-Superior email account when it is time to apply for Foundation scholarships and how to do so. Applications usually open at the beginning of February and close at the beginning of March. Scholarships are awarded for the following academic year, beginning with the fall semester. Some scholarships, usually related to study abroad/away, always accept applications. See the Foundation scholarship process information page for details on how to apply.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students: Admitted students can complete the new student scholarship application to be considered for Foundation scholarships. Recipients will be notified by mail and email. See the Admissions Office’s scholarship page for details on how to apply.