A Central High School senior will be chosen as the third recipient of the Hansen Scholarship. This scholarship has been established jointly by Central High School and the Central High School Alumni Association thanks to the continued generosity of the Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation.
The foundation annually awards up to $25,000 to a Central High School graduating senior of great promise and achievement who cannot otherwise afford to attend college. The funds will cover the cost of college tuition, room, board, books, fees, and other expenses for one academic year. With continued college success, the selected student’s scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years. This year, the scholarship will be for a 2019 graduate and the continued support of the 2017 and 2018 Hansen Scholarship recipients.
“The Mark and Anne Hansen Foundation is changing the lives of our students and families,” said Central High School principal Troy McDonald. “This scholarship opportunity opens doors and supports our amazing young adults who will change the world for the better.”
Applicants are selected on the basis of both academic potential and financial need. The Hansen scholars will be students who have demonstrated a desire and ability to overcome barriers to success, who will greatly benefit from a university education but lack the resources to pursue it.
The goal is to make a transformative difference in the life of a promising student. Student scholarship applications will be evaluated on scholastic ability, extraordinary commitment to self-improvement, the potential for leadership, service to the community and to Central High School, and financial need.
Eligible students must be a graduating senior from Central High School, a resident of the state of Wisconsin, a student admitted to UW-Madison or another university of similar stature for the coming academic year, and a person who cannot attend college without financial help.
Applications are available in the Central High School student services office. Applications must be completed and returned by January 31, 2019. This scholarship will be awarded on April 29, 2019.
