Scholarship is available to Decorah HS graduating seniors

Decora High School students looking for a career in engineering are being encouraged to apply for the Ross Wagner Scholarship offered by Gemini, Incorporated.

Scholarships are provided of up to $25,000 each year to a maximum of $100,000 over four years to attend one of the top 30 engineering schools in the United States and Canada.  

The scholarships are available through the fund established by Gemini, Incorporated, in honor of Ross Wagner, the Chairman of the company's Board of Directors from 1988 to 1992.  The Ross Wagner Scholarships provide scholarships for students majoring in civil, biomedical, aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and chemical engineering.  Students seeking degrees in chemistry and physics may also apply.  

A World War II veteran who witnessed the flag-raising at Iwo Jima, Wagner was General Manager of the ADC company during a time when it grew from $3.5 million in sales to $400 million.

To apply or for a complete list of guidelines for the Ross Wagner Scholarship, visit the website www.rosswagnerfoundation.org or contact Nancy Vandergon at Gemini Incorporated at (507) 263-3957 no later than February 1st.

Gemini – a family-owned company with seven manufacturing locations across the USA, Canada and Mexico – is the leading manufacturer of custom and standard dimensional letters, logos, plaques and other complimentary sign products made exclusively to the quality and delivery expectations of sign builders and award and recognition resellers.