Two local scholarship winners

FREMONT — Two Weyauwega-Fremont High School graduates now studying at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh have been selected as the 2025 recipients of the Bob Kemper Fund scholarship.
The recipients, Anna Bubolz-Langenberg and Alexia Toney, qualified under the fund’s eligibility requirements and will receive equal shares of this year’s endowment distribution. The scholarship, administered by the Friends of the Neuschafer Community Library, Inc., is designed to support local students pursuing degrees at UW–Oshkosh.
Established through the Friends at the request of donor Bob Kemper, the fund provides noncompetitive awards to all eligible applicants. The Friends voted to oversee the program in February 2022 as part of their community service mission. Students may apply once per year and renew up to four times.
To qualify, applicants must have graduated from Weyauwega-Fremont High School and a semester at UW–Oshkosh within the previous year. Bubolz-Langenberg and Toney met these criteria by submitting their high school diplomas and current academic transcripts.
Bubolz-Langenberg, a chemistry major and member of the UW–Oshkosh track and field program, said the university offered the right balance of proximity, independence and athletic opportunity.

“My professors genuinely care about their students, not only academically but also as individuals,” she said, adding that she hopes to pursue further education or begin a career in the sciences after graduation. She described the scholarship as “a blessing” and a reflection of the community’s commitment to its students.
Toney, who previously earned an associate degree from Fox Valley Technical College, chose UW–Oshkosh for its fully online bachelor’s program, which allows her to continue working full-time. She is majoring in leadership and organizational studies and plans to pursue opportunities in marketing and human resources. She praised the flexibility of the program and the support of instructors.
I have always appreciated how supportive our community is, and scholarships like this reflect that spirit of encouragement and generosity,” she said. “This opportunity not only provides financial assistance but also recognizes and honors students who are dedicated to furthering their education.”
“It means so much to see our community investing in its students and helping them pursue their goals. Lifting each other up is what makes a strong community,” Bubolz-Langenberg said.
The Bob Kemper Fund continues to serve as a local investment in the educational aspirations of Weyauwega-Fremont graduates, offering annual support to students committed to advancing their studies. Applications for next year’s award are available on the Fremont library website and are due March 31, 2026.