Doris M. Ekstrom Scholarship
Doris participated in the Fishing Has No Boundaries, Hayward event for 20 years and always enjoyed attending, not only for the fishing, but to visit with friends she had met over the years. She was known for her smile and outgoing personality of always visiting with everyone. In December of 1985 she had toxic shock syndrome and in January of 1986 had both legs amputated below the knees and most of her fingers. After 17 weeks in the hospital she always said,” I went in the hospital on a gurney and walked out on new legs.” She was now on her way to a new lifestyle, but that did not stop her. She was still able to fish with the help of a sleeve that fit on her left arm to hold her fishing rod and she had enough of her fingers on her right hand to be able to reel the fish in. In October of 2001 she was diagnosed with breast cancer and from then until her death in November of 2010 she kept her positive attitude.
Details
- The award will be $500 per year.
- The check will be issued jointly to the school and the student.
- The recipient will be announced at the Hayward event in May each year.
- To be eligible to receive the scholarship you must have been a volunteer OR Child/grandchild of a volunteer at last years Hayward event of Fishing Has No Boundaries.
- All applicants must have demonstrated his/her commitment to community service.
- Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a university, college or technical school for the upcoming academic year.
- Applications must be submitted from this website
- Applications that are not complete will not be considered.
- If you have any questions, email FHNB-Hayward at: [email protected] or Karl Ekstrom at: [email protected]
2024 Dorie Ekstrom Scholarship Winner
Michael Champion from Beloit, WI was the recipient of the Fishing Has No Boundaries Hayward, Doris M. Ekstrom Scholarship. Mike is a long-time volunteer of the Hayward Chapter with his family.
(Mike is in the grey shirt)
Michael Champion from Beloit, WI was the recipient of the Fishing Has No Boundaries Hayward, Doris M. Ekstrom Scholarship. Mike is a long-time volunteer of the Hayward Chapter with his family.
(Mike is in the grey shirt)
John Ose Memorial Scholarship
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This scholarship is awarded to a Hayward High School student entering the medical/teaching field that plans to work with people with disabilities. While not a requirement it is strongly suggested that students volunteer for a FHNB event. Applications are available through the Hayward High School Guidance Department.
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2024 John Ose Scholarship Winner
Kallen Clifford
Graduated from Hayward High School and will be attending Ellsworth Community College. She will be majoring in Equine Therapy. Kallen and her Mom Lori volunteered at the 2024 Event.
Kallen Clifford
Graduated from Hayward High School and will be attending Ellsworth Community College. She will be majoring in Equine Therapy. Kallen and her Mom Lori volunteered at the 2024 Event.