Congratulations to the 2025 WFF Scholarship Recipients!
East High School
Dane Milton
Miri Nannestad
Annika Bremer
Jax Theeler
Bishop Heelan
Jack Schramm
Mackenzie Tott
Brigid McGowan
North High School
Phuong Tran
Vanessa Truong
Derek Folchert
Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Brooklyn Ocker
Caden Waugh
Dakota Valley
Laila Sitting Crow
The Walt Fiegel Foundation has been awarding scholarships
to deserving young people in the Siouxland area since 2004!
Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough People Do!
Administered through the Siouxland Community Foundation
BACKGROUND: The Walt Fiegel Foundation scholarship fund was established in 2004 by Sioux City East High School alumni in memory of long-time coach Walt Fiegel to perpetuate his spirit and positive influence on youth.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the scholarship program is to assist graduating high school seniors in their pursuit of a post-secondary education at a college/university or vocational/technical institute to obtain a trade, associate, or academic degree.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from East High School, North High School, West High School, or Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City, Iowa; Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; or Dakota Valley High School in North Sioux City, South Dakota.
SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients is based on such factors that Walt valued in young people: good character, participation in extracurricular school activities, work history, financial need, and scholastic performance while in high school (note: you do not have to have perfect grades to earn this scholarship). Applicants are also evaluated on an essay they are asked to write about overcoming tough times.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: $2000, not renewable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Application must be received by the February 1 deadline and must include the following:
- Completed online application
- Essay
- Two (2) “Character Counts” recommendations
- Official high school transcript
