Vernon J. Hellenbrand Memorial Scholarship

Vernon Hellenbrand, past President and CEO of Research Products Corporation, had a long standing role in the Madison business community, helping connect business leaders to the educational community. This scholarship was created in his honor in cooperation with Research Products Corporation Healthy Air brand: AprilAire, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin – South Central Wisconsin, and the Madison business community. The scholarship fund is managed by the Madison Community Foundation.

AWARDS
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $1,000 award. Up to two awards will be granted each year. Awards are for undergraduate study for one year only and are not renewable. The award will be paid in two installments of $500 at the beginning of each semester and upon verification of enrollment. The checks will be mailed to the school on behalf of the student.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the Vernon J. Hellenbrand Memorial Scholarship, interested students must submit:
• Completed application.
• An essay describing the reasons they are pursuing studies in business, finance, or entrepreneurship. Essays should be 500 words or less.
• Current, complete official high school transcripts of grades.
• Two letters of recommendation: one letter from a business person or community leader AND one letter from a teacher or school administrator.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• Applicants must be eligible for graduation from a school in Dane County, WI.
• Applicants must be pursuing course studies in business, finance, or entrepreneurship.
• Applicants must be eligible for admission to an accredited technical school or college where the student will pursue courses toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.

SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS
• Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of their application to the committee.
• Financial need is not considered.
• Selection of the recipients is made by a committee appointed by Research Products Corporation Healthy Air brand: AprilAire and Junior Achievement of Wisconsin – South Central Region.

DEADLINE: Applications must be emailed by April 30, 2023.
EMAIL: southcentralregion@jawis.org

NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified by May 31, 2023.

For questions, contact southcentralregion@jawis.org.