Dr. Robert Steger Award

Dr. Robert I. Steger was the first Dean of Instruction at Wisconsin’s experiment in community colleges, Nicolet College. He served in that position from 1969-1986. His daughter, Lynn Hudson, graduated from Nicolet College and is proud to provide this scholarship every year.

This award is given to a student in their final semester at Nicolet College and who is enrolled in the University Transfer Liberal Arts program. Qualified applicants will be transferring to a four-year degree-granting college or university, are enrolled in at least nine credits, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications must include an acceptance letter from a four-year college or university and one additional essay, in addition to the general application questions.

Award
$2,500
Deadline
09/30/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you currently in your final semester?
  2. Have you already earned at least 24 University Transfer Liberal Arts credits at Nicolet College?
  3. Do you intend to transfer to a four-year university or college?
  4. Please include your acceptance letter from the four-year college or university to which you are transferring.
  5. Please answer the following questions. Your response must be at least 300 words in length. How has Nicolet College prepared you for the degree of your choice? What attributes and strengths do you possess that will enhance your career? What personal experience have you had related to your chosen profession? Please clearly explain your career goals.