Applications being taken for 6th annual Adam Bohr Scholarship

Applications for the sixth annual Adam J Bohr Scholarship are now available.

Decorah High School seniors who plan to attend college to pursue a career in the field of engineering are eligible for the scholarship, which has been increased to $4,000 this year.   The scholarship applications are available at the Decorah High School Guidance Office and on the school website.   

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 15th to qualify for the award.   The selection committee consists of members of Adam's family and McClure Engineering Co.  

Adam J 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.  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 was well known and respected throughout the community.  Adam died Dec. 1, 2010, on his 36th birthday after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Adam's parents are Annette Bohr-Wiltgen (and Karl Wiltgen) and the late Kenneth Bohr.