Ella Mae (Kelly) Winans & Ron Winans Scholarship in Arts & Sciences

Why did you choose to create your scholarship at Boise State University?

We wanted to help potential students with their expenses for education so they wouldn’t have to borrow money. The Winans’ both believe that education is an important part of finding success.

What would you want the recipients of your scholarship to know about the person for whom your scholarship is named?

Ms. Winans was a professor at Boise State for 27 years in the math department. She was a professor for all four name changes (Boise Junior College, Boise College, Boise State College, and Boise State University) that the university went through. Ms. Winans also played tennis and Mr. Winans decided to make a memorial scholarship in her name to help smaller sports receive funding.

Mr. Winans also gives to the men’s golf team because when he was younger he played reactional golf.

Tell us about your Boise State story, favorite tradition, a “Bronco” moment, or what Boise State has meant to you.

Mr. and Ms. Winans loved the entertainment and activities that happened at the campus. Would attend activities before Ms. Winans passed away. Mr. Winans has loved seeing the campus grow.

What do you hope your recipients will gain through your scholarship?

I hope that students will grow and appreciate that somebody worked hard and was willing to pass on the generosity.