DON AND MARIAN BEGHIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Through a generous donation from the Marian Beghin and Beghin family 2024 was the 1st year of the Don and Marian Beghin Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship is in honor and memory of Don Beghin Wisconsin Chief Warden from 1975-1983. Don was appointed as a Conservation Warden on Oct. 26, 1949. He had a long and distinguished career with the DNR holding many positions, including field warden, boating administrator, and district warden. Donald was one of the first wardens with wings, piloting the DNR’s first aircraft. He created the Wisconsin Boater, Hunter, and Snowmobile Safety Programs. Don received the Governors Special Award for 33 years of service to the state of Wisconsin. His career culminated with the position of Chief Warden which he held for nine years before retiring in 1983.
The scholarship is open to anyone (graduating or post-graduate) who are going on to higher education at an accredited 4-year college or university with a career goal in a conservation related field.
The scholarship is in honor and memory of Don Beghin Wisconsin Chief Warden from 1975-1983. Don was appointed as a Conservation Warden on Oct. 26, 1949. He had a long and distinguished career with the DNR holding many positions, including field warden, boating administrator, and district warden. Donald was one of the first wardens with wings, piloting the DNR’s first aircraft. He created the Wisconsin Boater, Hunter, and Snowmobile Safety Programs. Don received the Governors Special Award for 33 years of service to the state of Wisconsin. His career culminated with the position of Chief Warden which he held for nine years before retiring in 1983.
The scholarship is open to anyone (graduating or post-graduate) who are going on to higher education at an accredited 4-year college or university with a career goal in a conservation related field.
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Past Winners:
2024 - 1st Year of Scholarship Program - Emma Mann
2024 - 1st Year of Scholarship Program - Emma Mann