Noel Compass Scholars Program

In 1996, John and Patty Noel created the Noel Compass Scholars Program to help encourage and reward academic achievement, leadership and citizenship among students of color in Wisconsin's urban communities. The program is a privately funded initiative that offers an academic scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a paid internship within the AIG Travel Guard offices. The Noel Compass Scholarship offers students the opportunity to gain a quality post-secondary education and meaningful career experience - two important elements to a student's future success. The program's success has exceeded expectations as the Stevens Point community, AIG Travel Guard, and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have been greatly impacted through the diversity of these dynamic students. Best of all, fellow employees have embraced these students and consider them part of their extended families. As a result of the tremendous support and encouragement received, the students are far more likely to stay in school and earn their degrees.

"I am delighted that the Noel Compass Foundation has such a strong commitment to assisting students of color in achieving their academic and personal goals. Recipients of these scholarships, their families, and our own community are deeply enriched by their participation and success in higher education."

Chancellor Linda Bunnell
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

NEWS UPDATE: The Noel Compass Scholars have recently formed the Noel Compass Scholar Lead by Example Scholarship to benefit fellow students at UW-Stevens Point (Stevens Point, WI). Click here to find out more.