Bernice & Forrest Derickson Memorial Scholarship

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

• Enrollment Status: Full-time undergraduate
• Declared Major: Education, must be officially admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
• Must either be over the age of 30 or must be a student who has returned to school after an absence of more than 10 years

Selection: Preference will be given to Elementary Education majors and to applicants with financial need based on the FAFSA.

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