Home Economics Scholarships

Each fellowship and grant will be awarded on a competitive basis to a Kappa Omicron Nu member who has demonstrated scholarship, research and leadership potential. Awards will be made for study and research in home economics or one of its specializations at colleges or universities with strong research programs and supporting disciplines for the chosen major or topic. Eileen C. Maddex Fellowship is awarded annually from an endowment in the Omicron Nu Fellowship Fund in honor of her contributions as Omicron Nu Executive Director. Criteria for selection: * Current (active) membership in Kappa Omicron Nu. * Enrollment in a master's program in home economics or one of the specializations in a university that has a strong research program with supporting disciplines in the area of research interest. * Demonstrated scholarship. * Demonstrated interest in research. * Relevance of study and/or research to significant concerns related to home and family. * Potential for professional leadership.

The National Alumni Fellowship is awarded by the National Alumni Chapter. Criteria for selection: * Current (active) membership in Kappa Omicron Nu. * Enrollment in a master's program in home economics or one of the specializations in a university that has a strong research program with supporting disciplines in the area of research interest. * Demonstrated scholarship. * Demonstrated interest in research. * Relevance of study and/or research to significant concerns related to home and family. * Potential for professional leadership.

Awarded annually for doctoral research from an endowment in the Kappa Omicron Phi Fellowship Fund in honor of her as founder of Kappa Omicron Phi at Northwest Missouri State University. Criteria for selection: * Current (active) membership in Kappa Omicron Nu. * Enrollment and progress in a doctoral program in home economics or one of the specializations in a university that has a strong research program with supporting disciplines in the area of research interest. * Demonstrated ability in graduate school. * Demonstrated interest and competence in research. * Relevance of study and/or research to significant concerns related to home and family. * Potential for professional leadership.

Awarded annually for doctoral research from the Omicron Nu Fellowship Fund. Criteria for selection: * Current (active) membership in Kappa Omicron Nu. * Enrollment and progress in a doctoral program in home economics or one of the specializations in a university that has a strong research program with supporting disciplines in the area of research interest. * Demonstrated ability in graduate school. * Demonstrated interest and competence in research. * Relevance of study and/or research to significant concerns related to home and family. * Potential for professional leadership.

Eligibility:    Graduating seniors at Kaukauna High School who plan to pursue higher education in a field of study related to Home Economics, Family and Consumer Education, Culinary Arts, Child Care, Fashion, or similar. The following will be taken into consideration to determine the recipient:  Minimum GPA of 3.0  Enrolled full time in an accredited two‐ or four‐year college, university or technical school or an accredited vocational school    Involvement in school and community activities  Conscientious and hardworking  Financial need Award Amount:      One $500 non‐renewable scholarship award for tuition expenses               Selection:    Recipients are selected each spring by the Kaukauna High School Scholarship Selection Committee.   

(2 scholarships of $608 each for Marshfield High School;2 scholarships of $608 each for Columbus Catholic High School)Mr. & Mrs. LaSee established their scholarship fund with theCommunity Foundation in 1998. Both have since passed away.Eligibility:MHS Scholarships: Two scholarships, one to a student havingdemonstrated aptitude in English, the other in agriculture.CCHS Scholarships: Two scholarships, one to a student havingdemonstrated aptitude in science, the other in home economics.Application:MHS: Selection is made by the chairs of the Agriculture andEnglish Departments.CCHS: CCHS Application Packet. Selection is made by acommittee comprised of the principal and the heads of the Science & Home Economics Departments.Deadline: Check with guidance departments