The Didion Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, awarding financial support to three students of Didion employees as they pursue post-secondary education. Each student was selected based on academic achievement, leadership, character, and commitment to their future goals.
This year’s recipients are:
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- Joe Dosemagen
- Ginger Austin
- Caleigh Schmidt
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Supporting Education and Opportunity
The Didion Foundation Scholarship reflects a continued investment in the families behind Didion team members—recognizing the dedication it takes to succeed and helping remove financial barriers to higher education.
The scholarship supports students as they pursue a wide range of paths—from four-year degrees to technical programs—empowering them to build meaningful futures and make a positive impact in their communities.
Since the Scholarship’s creation in 2022, the Didion Foundation has awarded 12 children of Didion team members a total of $52,500.
Meet the 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Joe Dosemagen
Joe has demonstrated outstanding academic performance, leadership, and resilience throughout his high school career.
- Attending: Ripon College
- Field of Study: Civil Engineering
“Thank you to the Didion Foundation for supporting my future academic career.” — Joe Dosemagen
“I’m thankful that Didion and the Didion Foundation support and encourage their employees and families to pursue their educational goals.” — Darren Dosemagen, Joe’s father and Bioscience Operator at Didion
Caleigh Schmidt
Caleigh’s commitment to her education and her desire to serve others through her future career path highlight her determination to succeed.
- Attending: Madison Area Technical College (MATC)
- Field of Study: Criminal Justice
“I am deeply grateful to the Didion Foundation for providing scholarship opportunities to the children of their employees. This scholarship is not only financial support to help me achieve my goals, but also a reflection of Didion’s commitment to higher education.” — Caleigh Schmidt
“I’m grateful to work for Didion, where supporting our community is a true priority. The Foundation’s dedication to local education and growth motivates our entire team to do our best work every day.” — Chaun Smith, Caleigh’s father and Bioscience Operator at Didion
Ginger Austin
Ginger has shown strong academic achievement, leadership and a deep commitment to helping others—qualities that align closely with her future goals in healthcare.
- Attending: University of Northwestern – St. Paul
- Field of Study: Nursing
“I am honored to be the recipient of the Didion Foundation Scholarship. This generous support has alleviated some of the financial strain and further motivated me as I pursue my goal of becoming a nurse who is deeply invested in the well-being of others and my community.” — Ginger Austin
“Didion Foundation, we are so grateful for the generous scholarship that will help fund Ginger’s education at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. I am incredibly proud to work for a company that invests in its employees’ families!” — Matt Austin, Ginger’s father and EIC Technician at Didion
A Continued Commitment to Community
“At Didion, investing in people means investing in the future,” said Riley Didion, CEO at Didion, Inc. “We are proud to support students of our team members and excited to see where their paths take them.”
Through the Didion Foundation, the company continues to invest in opportunities that support team member families and strengthen the communities it serves.
By supporting postsecondary education for students of Didion team members, the Foundation helps ease financial barriers while recognizing hard work, leadership and future potential—and celebrating the bright futures ahead for these students.
