Janis Margaret Meyer Strawmatt Scholarship

In December 2019, the Janis Margaret Meyer Strawmatt Scholarship was established with the the Winona State University Foundation. The scholarship will benefit and encourage students who are majoring in Elementary Education.

Criteria
Each recipient must:
a. be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time and in good standing at Winona State University (minimum of 12 credits per semester, fall and spring);
b. be an Elementary Education major admitted into the Teacher Education Program;
c. have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher;
d. have financial need as determined by response to related application essay question(s).

Background and Motivation
In March 1937, I was born in my house on our farm in rural Lake City, MN. I was educated in a K-8 country school and spent four years in Lake City High School. In the fall of 1954, I enrolled at Winona State University.

My degrees in Elementary Education enhanced my life in every way. Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Reading Specialist degrees gave me the opportunity to teach young children basic skills, guide them socially and emotionally, teach them values, and show them how to love! Personally, I have been fortunate to foster lifetime friendships with colleagues and people in the community.

My education at WSU has given me a wonderful life and I am so happy I can help other students as donors have helped me with scholarships. WSU is the place to be for future success in education!