-James Harvey Hensley Endowed Scholarship-

James Harvey Hensley was active in the university and greater Platteville community. The Hensleys proved to be consistent supporters of the arts on the UWP campus and in the community. Additionally, they were regular attendees of events at the Center for the Arts. Harvey’s optimism was well known through his participation in and leadership of the Platteville 7:00 a.m. Optimist Club. Harvey also assisted with the Girl and Boy Scouts, church youth groups, summer library programs, Science Olympiads, and community star parties.

The following criteria shall be used in the annual selection of the recipient(s):
1. Applicants must be continuing students
2. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
3. Applicants must demonstrate financial need
4. Applicants must be an officer or shall occupy a position of leadership, or shall have previously served as an officer of or in a position of leadership, in Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.