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Shelby Paluch awarded Margery Folkerth scholarship at UW-Whitewater

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Shelby Paluch, student | University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Shelby Paluch, student | University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Shelby Paluch, a student from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has been named a recipient of the Margery Folkerth scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Paluch is currently studying Environmental Science.

Katie Kuznacic, president of the UW-Whitewater Foundation, commented on this year's awards. "On behalf of the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board of Directors, I extend heartfelt congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients," said Kuznacic. "These life-changing financial awards are made possible by the generosity of thousands of individuals, families, friends, and organizations who are committed to our present and future. We are profoundly grateful for their continued commitment to UW-Whitewater students and their success."

The UW-Whitewater Foundation distributed over $1.4 million in scholarships last academic year. Applications for many scholarships for 2026-27 will open on November 1. Additional information about scholarships is available at uww.edu/scholarships, and details about supporting these opportunities can be found at uww.edu/campaign through the "Our Stories. Our Future." Giving Campaign.

Information from this story was sourced from MeritPages.com