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About Leo T.Jackson

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Scholarship Criteria

Leo T. Jackson

Leo T. Jackson was a remarkable man whose life was defined by hard work, service, education, family, and a commitment to helping others.

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Born in 1930 in a logging camp in southern Arkansas, Leo learned the value of perseverance from an early age. Through determination and a strong work ethic, he pursued his education while serving his country in the United States Navy. He went on to graduate with honors from Oklahoma State University and later earned a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering—all with the goal of building a better and more secure life for his family.

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Throughout his professional career with Wisconsin Telephone and Ameritech, Inc., Leo was a passionate supporter of organizations that strengthened communities, including the United Way and Junior Achievement. He also supported numerous charitable causes and served as a Regent for Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE).

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Leo believed deeply in giving back. His life was one of service to his country, his family, and his community.

Although Leo loved sports, he did not have the opportunity to participate in them growing up because his childhood was filled with work and daily responsibilities. That made it especially meaningful to him to see his granddaughters have opportunities to participate in sports, community organizations, and activities outside of school.

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This scholarship honors Leo’s legacy by helping provide those same opportunities to deserving young women. It celebrates the qualities he valued most—service, leadership, academic achievement, athletic involvement, determination, and character.

Leo T. Jackson’s life was truly well-lived. Through this scholarship, his passion for helping others continues to “pay it forward” to future daughters and granddaughters who embody the values he held so dear.

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Leo T. Jackson Scholarship

Honoring Leadership, Service, Academics & Athletics

The Leo T. Jackson Scholarship was established to recognize qualified members of the Wisconsin Twisters family who exemplify the characteristics and values of Leo T. Jackson, including service, leadership, academic achievement, and athletic dedication.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Be entering college in the fall of the same year the scholarship is awarded.

  • Have been a member of the Twister Family for at least two years.

  • Demonstrate a history of community service.

  • Demonstrate academic success.

  • Have participated in athletics.

  • Be in good financial standing with the Wisconsin Twisters and have no outstanding arrearages.

Application Process

Eligible players should submit a narrative essay explaining why they believe they are a strong candidate for the Leo T. Jackson Scholarship.

The essay should address each of the eligibility criteria listed above and highlight how the applicant demonstrates the values of:

Service • Leadership • Academics • Athletics

No additional documentation is required.

Blind Review Process

All submitted essays will be blind-read and reviewed by a scholarship selection panel.

To ensure an impartial process:

  • Applicant identities will be kept confidential during the review process.

  • No coaches or parents of 18U players will participate in the review process.

  • The scholarship panel will be determined by the Wisconsin Twisters.

Submission Information & Further Questions

Submit your essay to:
Evie Aponte
📞 262-488-0859
📧 eviecuqui@yahoo.com

Email Subject: Leo T. Jackson

Essay Deadline

May 15

Scholarship recipients will be recognized and scholarships awarded at the Wisconsin Twisters Annual Spring Fling.

Scholarship Funding

Scholarship funds are not taken from player or club fees.

Funding for the Leo T. Jackson Scholarship comes through:

  • Donations

  • Special fundraising activities

  • The Leo T. Jackson Memorial Fund

  • Sponsorship Committee fundraisers​

Leo T.Jackson Scholarship Winners

 2011 Recipients

 Kim Gemmel 

 Alverno College

2012 Recipients

 Kaitlynn Ballman

          UW - Eau Claire       

 Amber Johnson

 Marian University       

 Kimmy Johnson

    UW - Green Bay  

2013 Recipients

 Allison Binder

 St. Norbert College       

 Laura Harold

 UW - Madsion   

2014 Recipients

Ashley Lobraco

Marian University 

Adrianna Burd

 UW - Eau Claire       

 Emily Wise

 University of North Dakota      

 Lauren Chars

 Butler University       

 Emily Neumann

 Ball State University       

 Claire Baumgartner

 UW - Platteville       

 Kayla Sterling

 Carroll College       

 Savannah Akinsanya

 Ball State University

 2015 Recipients

 Becca Moore

 UW - Platteville

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2016 Recipients

Paige Michaelson

Marian University 

Jaclynn Syrett

UW Parkside 

Mariah Eiben

Rockford University

2017 Recipients

Emma Dresen

UW Green Bay

Miranda Kania

 Jessie Olle

Carroll College

2018 Recipients

Ashley Ristic

Carthage College

Lydia Balke

UW Greenbay 

Emilee Frey

Carroll University

2019 Recipients

Aly Woda

Marquette

Abby Boyle

UW Madison

Erin Loewen

UW Platteville

Megan Mulligan

UW Whitewater

Brittney Moczynski

UW LaCrosse

Elly Passehl

UW OshKoshn

2020 Recipients 

Gwen Kosirog

Marian University

2021

Shannon Mulligan

University of Wisconsin Parkside

2022

McKayla Boyle 

Carrol University

Amanda Rick 

Stevens Point

2023 Recipients

Jeiden Peltier

Carroll University

Cameryn Mulligan

UW Oshkosh

Maddie Charleston

UW Eau Claire

2023 Recipients

Jeiden Peltier

Carroll University

Cameryn Mulligan

UW Oshkosh

Maddie Charleston

UW Eau Claire

2024 Recipients

Natalie Schultz

UW Whitewater

Allie Rimer

East Tennessee University

Julia Runte

UW Whitewater

Kayla Holmes

Carroll University

Neveah Folk - Leo T. Jackson Legacy Award

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2025 Recipients

Ayja Cushman

2026

Jordan Ramos

Arizona Universtiy

Molly Reinhold

Alverno College

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