NSCA, Bosch Establish Memorial Scholarship Program

The NSCA Education Foundation and Bosch's Communications Systems Division announced they have established the Monte Wise Scholarship, named for Monte Wise, a systems applications specialist, pro sound, and industry veteran, who passed away September 30, 2009.

Monte Wise

"Monte touched many lives over the course of an exceptional career," said Daniel Nix, vice president of sales for Bosch's Communications Systems Division, in a statement. "He was a mentor to many, and helped take hundreds of individuals and companies to the next level with education and technology. We were humbled by the amount of inquiries we received in the wake of his passing from friends and colleagues asking 'Is there anything we can do?'"

"Monte's excitement for his job was contagious," said Chuck Wilson, NSCA executive director, in a statement. "This industry is going to miss one of our great personalities and mentors."

Applicants will be chosen based on their goals and achievements in music, arts, and sound reinforcement.

Tax-deductible donations may be sent to:

Bosch Security Systems
Attn: Sherri Hunter/Monte Wise Scholarship
12000 Portland Ave. S.
Burnsville, MN 55337

or

NSCA
Attn: Monte Wise Scholarship
3950 River Ridge Dr. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402