Donald Leo Netzer Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to UWO students who meet the following criteria:

• Enrollment Status: Full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate student
• Declared Major: Natural Science BSE, Social Science BSE, Elementary Ed BSE with science or social science minor, or MSE with emphasis in natural science, social science, geography, geology, biology, elementary science, or elementary social science
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must have a strong desire to continue their education
• Must have completed courses in conservation, environmental education, and/or ecology, or equivalent
• Undergraduates must plan to student teach in the 2026-2027 academic year

Selection is based on academic achievement. Financial need is of secondary consideration. Preference is given to graduate students and full-time undergraduates.

Award Payment: Split evenly between Fall 2026 & Spring 2027. If the recipient is not enrolled in the required number of credits for the indicated semester, the award payment will be forfeited.