Kathryn S. Cappelen Teaching Scholarship (SOE)

• freshman, sophomore, junior or senior to be enrolled full time with preference given to entering freshman who are graduates of La Crosse area public schools within the School District of La Crosse
• major in either elementary or secondary education leading toward a career in teaching
• above average grade point average
• financial need should be considered but shall not be determinative of eligibility
• most important factors in selecting recipient shall be student’s enthusiasm for teaching career, demonstrated leadership qualities, and high humanistic traits. For this purpose humanistic traits shall include friendliness, warmth, consideration of others, and good “people skills”—traits that promote a happy and nurturing classroom for students of the candidate