Melvin Arthur Peters Memorial Scholarship Grant
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Melvin Arthur Peters Memorial Scholarship Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Summary
The Melvin Arthur Peters Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Melvin Peters, a self-taught tradesman and entrepreneur from Shawano County. This scholarship supports high school seniors pursuing education in trades, reflecting Mel's commitment to hard work and skill development. Award amounts vary based on attendance costs, with disbursement in the first semester of college. Eligibility requires enrollment as a part-time or full-time student, emphasizing Mel's values of education and practical skills.Overview
Melvin Arthur Peters Memorial Scholarship Background: This scholarship was established in memory of Melvin “Mel” Arthur Peters to provide scholarships to graduates of Shawano County high school seniors. Mel grew up on a farm in Shawano. After leaving the family farm he started selling farm equipment, quickly moving to the trades. Mel built a business in Georgia doing steel fabrication and welding. Later, his business branched out to a crane and commercial sign company. Throughout his career, he remained self-taught picking up machining skills along the way. Towards the end of his career, Mel became an accomplished woodworker and logger. Mel was known for his appreciation of a good days’ work and for valuing learning the trades. Award Amount: Number and amount of awards may vary, for cost of attendance, payable during the first semester of the freshman year of college. Loss of Eligibility: Failure to register as a part-time or full-time student for the first semester of school or for the beginning of program/apprenticeship.Eligibility
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