Applications for the Third Annual Adam J Bohr Scholarship are now available

The family of former Decorah resident Adam J. Bohr and the McClure Engineering Company of North Liberty, Iowa are announcing that scholarship applications are now available for Decorah High School seniors who plan to attend any college in the field of engineering.

Adam Bohr graduated from Decorah High school in 1993. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University in 1999 and began employment with McClure Engineering Company in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He purchased ownership in the company in 2001 and became the Regional Manager of the Eastern Iowa office, now located in North Liberty, Iowa. Adam served on the Iowa City Homebuilders Board of Directors, the Iowa City Area Chamber Board of Directors and North Liberty Steering Committee. Adam died December 1st, 2010 on his 36th birthday after a yearlong battle with cancer.

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year to a DHS senior and a second $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a North Liberty senior as well. The scholarship will be awarded based on scholastic standing, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and a short essay on why the individual wants to study engineering. All applications must be post marked by April 26, 2013 to qualify for the award. The scholarship applications are available at the Decorah High School Guidance Office and on the school website.