Supporting Education

AOMS Scholarship Program

Five $1000 scholarships were awarded in 2008. Scholarship deadline for 2008 has past. Watch for applications and details for 2009 scholarships at the end of 2008.

Thanks to the incredible support of each and every one of you, Angel On My Shoulder was able to implement its very first Angel Scholarship Program. Angel On My Shoulder offers scholarships to survivors of cancer, students who have an immediate family member affected by cancer or are an Angel On My Shoulder Volunteer. Awards are granted based on qualifications and need. All applications are subject to review by a committee selection process. Students must plan to attend a four year college, specialty or technical school. This scholarship will be presented by a representative of Angel On My Shoulder at the schools of the chosen students. After providing proof of enrollment, payment will be sent to the institution of choice.

Five $1,000 scholarships were awarded in 2008 to graduating seniors. Awards were granted based on qualifications and need. With your continued support we plan on continuing our Angel Scholarship Program for many years to come.

Out of ninety-two well-deserving applicants, the following outstanding high school seniors were awarded scholarships this year. 

We proudly present . . . 

Katie Ermatinger, is a graduate of Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield, WI. Her parents are Tom & Lori Zimmerman. Katie plans to attend UW-Madison with Biochemistry (pre-med) as her field of study.

Jessica Ramel is a graduate of Random Lake High School.  Her parents are Mark and Debra Ramel. Jessica plans to attend UW- LaCrosse and Health, Exercise, and Rehabilitative Science will be her field of study.

Paul Swanson is a graduate of Oakfield High School.  His parents are Karen Swanson and the late Mike Swanson.  Paul plans to attend the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His field of study will be Wildlife Management or Biology. Paul is a cancer survivor.

Alex Wegner is a graduate of Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High school.  His Mom is Cindy Wegner. Alex plans to attend UW-Lacrosse and Geography/Environmental Science will be his field of study.

Chase Hendrickson is a graduate of Riverdale High School in Muscoda, WI. His parents are Chuck and Tami Hendrickson. Chase plans to attend UW-Platteville and will be studying Biology/Pre-Dentistry. Chase is also a cancer survivor.

Congratulations to these exceptional young people. We know that in the future they will make important contributions to society as a whole.

A very special THANK YOU to our Angel Scholarship Program Committee: AOMS Board Members Lois Rogacki, Nancy Schuller, Karen Siegmeier.