ISU Alumnus Establishes Business and Education Scholarship Endowments to Honor Parents
October 21, 2024
The Ron H. Ostermeier Memorial and Sharon K. Ostermeier Memorial Scholarship Endowments, established by Idaho State University alumnus Shane Ostermeier, will provide support to Idaho natives in the College of Business management program and the College of Education elementary education program, respectively. Ostermeier established the scholarships to honor his parents who attended the colleges and to support students following the same career paths his parents did.
“My parents loved their experience at ISU and fell in love there,” said Ostermeier. “My mom was a lifelong teacher, and my dad helped people reach their goals and enabled them to follow their dreams throughout his career. It’s my hope that these scholarships will support students in reaching their own goals while worrying less about money.”
While there was a family legacy of attending ISU, Ostermeier grew up in a household where education in general was considered essential. Ostermeier attributes this focus on education to success he’s found in life and his career.
“My parents helped me reach my true potential by instilling the importance of education. If I can help other students reach their true potential through these scholarships, I know I’ll be doing what my parents would have wanted.”
“We are deeply grateful to Shane for honoring his parents through two memorial scholarships in the College of Education and Business at Idaho State University,” said Executive Director of Philanthropy Tabatha Butler. “Shane was a remarkable contributor to the university both as a student, a former employee, and now as a generous supporter of these scholarships, inspiring us to support future leaders who embody the same passion and dedication he brought to our community.”
"In honoring his parents by establishing these scholarship endowments, Shane has created a lasting legacy that will inspire and uplift future generations of Bengals,” added College of Business Director of Development (Philanthropic Advisor) Kristine McCarty. “We are so grateful to Shane for his generosity and support."
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