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Local Students Selected for Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Scholarships

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 -- 1:00 PM

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation announced 304 Wisconsin students, teachers, and administrators are the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Student Excellence and Initiative, Teacher Fellowship and Principal Leadership awards.

Student Excellence and Initiative Scholarships of $10,000 will be awarded to 187 graduating high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence and initiative and have displayed a broad range of activity and leadership in their community.

Teacher Fellowship awards of $6,000 will be presented to 100 teachers who were nominated for their leadership and service in and outside the classroom, their ability to inspire a love of learning and to motivate their students.

Principal Leadership awards of $6,000 will be given to 17 principals for setting high standards for instruction, achievement and character, and creating a climate to best serve students, families, staff and community.

Some local recipients of the Student Excellence Scholars include:

  • Olivia Page of Marshfield,
  • Seth Roewe of Marshfield,
  • Aran Tripathi of Marshfield,
  • Carolyn Winder of Marshfield,
  • Paige Khang of Wisconsin Rapids,
  • And Corinne Sazama of Wisconsin Rapids.

Some local recipients of the Student Initiative Scholars include:

  • Faustina Thomas of Granton,
  • Austyn Johnson of Marshfield,
  • Nicholas Caffaro of Wisconsin Rapids,
  • And Annalise Friday with Wisconsin Rapids.

A local recipient of Teacher Fellow is Misty Galli of Medford.


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