Bill M. Bumgardner Endowed Scholarship

Bill Bumgartlner came to Platteville, Wisconsin in 1967. He taught Industrial Arts (Technology Education) and supervised student teachers in Technology Education. Bill retired in 1988 and is an associate professor emeritus in Industrial Technology Education. Bill married Betty Richardson on August 27, 1950. Betty earned her degree in Elementary Education from UW-Platteville in 1970.

The following criteria shall be used in the annual selection of the recipient(s):
1. Applicants must be majoring in Technology Education
2. Applicants must be of sophomore, junior, or senior standing
3. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher
4. Applicants must demonstrate strong commitment to Technology Education through active participation in professional education organizations