The Hoelscher Memorial scholarship is an annual award of $2,000 for two rising juniors or seniors PLC student who exemplifies the love of life, continued learning, and adventure of the late PLC Alumus, Michael Hoelscher. The Hoelscher family connects with each recipient and gifts them the book made in Michael’s honor, For the Love of Mike.
Award Criteria:
This $2000, one-time, scholarship was created with private gifts from the Hoelscher family and friends to assist a student of the Presidents Leadership Class in his/her junior or senior year. This student must have a minimum sophomore or junior G.P.A. of 3.5, and shares the following qualities of PLC alumnus Michael Lee Hoelscher (1969-1997):
- Commitment to academic excellence
- Commitment and engagement in extracurricular activities
- A constant quest for learning
- A demonstrable concern for people
- Diversity of experience at the university and in extracurricular activities
- Goal-oriented with a dedication to achievement
- Financial need (considered but not required)
Application Due Dates:
- Opens November 1 - Due March 1
PLC students apply for the Michael Hoelscher Memorial Scholarship through the MyCUInfo portal -> Apply For Scholarships.