Gerald and Karen Bougneit Scholarship

Karen Bougneit established the Gerald and Karen Bougneit Scholarship to support full-time graduate students in the School of Social Work.

Gerald Bougneit graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1959 and MSSW in 1969 from UW-Milwaukee. Karen Johnson Bougneit graduated from UW-Madison in 1963 with a Bachelor of Arts and MSSW in 1969 from UW-Milwaukee. Both Gerald and Karen received stipends from the State of Wisconsin to pursue graduate education. This financial support was essential to their success and thus, they have a desire to support other graduate students.

This scholarship will be awarded to a full-time graduate student obtaining a Master of Social Work who is focusing on children, youth, and families. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable based on continued need and acceptable academic performance.

Program Level
MSW
Eligibility Criteria
Children, Youth, Families
Award Amount
$1,000
Award Category
Fall Competition