Wisconsin and Iowa students receive $25,000 in scholarships

MADISON — Twenty-five Wisconsin and Iowa high school seniors received $1,000 Innovation Scholarships from the Alliant Energy Foundation. The annual scholarships, to be used for higher education expenses, reflect students’ academic achievements and outstanding leadership in their communities.

Students demonstrated leadership through community service and volunteer work, as well as academic achievement through exceptional grade-point averages and test scores. Each student submitted a written essay identifying a problem in their community and proposed a creative solution using science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) concepts.

“Supporting workforce readiness and fostering young minds interested in STEM-based careers is critical to developing a skilled and innovative workforce,” said Julie Bauer, executive director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “These students have a bright future and we are thrilled to contribute to their success.”

Among the scholarship recipients was Cade Bemis, a senior at Pekin High School.

Congratulations to all the 2023 Alliant Energy Foundation Innovation Scholarship recipients.