Scholarships
WI-CARH proudly began its scholarship program in 2007 to promote education and expand opportunities for residents of affordable housing in Wisconsin. A $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior or adult wishing to further their education. Eligible applicants can use the scholarship at any two (2) year or higher accredited public or private school in the State of Wisconsin which offers an associate or undergraduate degree.
Applicants are judged on academic achievements, work performance and career goals. Extracurricular school and community activities and achievements will also be considered. This scholarship award is open to any qualified tenant or resident family member living at a WI-CARH member's property.
2008 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT. Wisconsin Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (WI-CARH) is proud to award its second annual scholarship to Susanne Williams. Susanne is a resident of Little Pines II, a property managed by WI-CARH member, Lac du Flambeau Chippewa Housing Authority. Susanne is currently attending Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College where she maintains a 3.18 GPA and is on the Dean's List. She is a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Women's Ministry of the International Glow, and an active supporter of the Wisconsin Fraternal Order of Police. She has balanced school with working at Community Elderly Chore Services and volunteers at the Lac du Flambeau Domestic Abuse Center. After graduation in May, 2009 with an associates degree in Liberal Arts, Susanne plans to continue her education to earn a bachelors degree in social service and pursue a career as a social worker to help other struggling families.
Mary Vinopal of Impact Seven, Inc. and President of WI-CARH, (at right) presents Susanne Williams WI-CARH's 2008 Scholarship Recipient, with a certificate awarding her the scholarship of $1,000 to be used for her educational expenses.
2007 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT. On May 26, 2007, WI-CARH Scholarship Committee Member Denise Loveland of Horizon Management Group, Inc. had the opportunity to present a $1,000 scholarship to the organizations first recipient, Lindsey Wood. Lindsey resides in Rice Lake Housing Authority's Water's Edge Apartments. Denise said they had a wonderful lunch and visit. Denise also commented about Lindsey: "What a fabulously accomplished young woman" and "She is certainly a most deserving applicant". Lindsey is a part-time student at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. Her application came to us with high recommendations from instructors as well as from Robert Heinze, Executive Director The Rice Lake Housing Authority and has maintained a 3.5 grade point average.
CARH Scholarships. The national group or Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) scholarship foundation also awards two annual scholarships. All applicants are encouraged to apply for the national scholarship also. Please see CARH's website for more information @ www.carh.org