Wells Fargo boosts SDSU scholarships with $21,000 in awards for 2010-11
Wells Fargo Bank is providing South Dakota State University with additional scholarship funding for the 2010-11 academic year, offering 21 $1,000 awards for students in agriculture, math and statistics.
The increased funding from Wells Fargo coincides with the SDSU Foundation’s renewed effort to enhance scholarship opportunities. SDSU’s enrollment has increased for nine consecutive years, reaching 12,376 in fall 2010. Scholarships are a focal point of the university’s comprehensive campaign, It Starts with STATE: A Campaign for South Dakota State University.
It Starts with STATE has a working goal of $190 million to be raised over a six-year period.
“Every dollar provided to the campaign represents an investment in the university, the state and the region,” said Steve Erpenbach, president & CEO of the SDSU Foundation. “Scholarships are oftentimes the difference between a student being able to attend school, or putting off school, or having to work on top of managing a challenging class load. The additional Wells Fargo Scholars offerings will have a tremendous impact at SDSU.”
This fall, Wells Fargo will provide 17 scholarships to students in the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. Another four scholarships will be awarded by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
“At Wells Fargo, we recognize the importance of providing opportunities for students to pursue a college education and gain the skills, knowledge and experience they need for today’s job market,” said Dan Murphy, Wells Fargo regional president for South Dakota. “By funding additional scholarships, we can open the door for more talented young people to attend South Dakota State University. We believe it’s an important investment in our state’s future.”
The Wells Fargo Scholars Program was established at SDSU in 1998. Recipients are required to have a 3.0 grade point average and preference is given to students who demonstrate leadership experience and interest in developing leadership skills and in pursuing experiences in diversity or global awareness.