Recipients of the Herb Kohl Education Foundation 2017 Excellence Scholarship were in for a surprise when they were presented at a recognition luncheon hosted by Herb Kohl. One local recipient, Megan Fischer of Bonduel High School, was told in March she would be receiving a $5,000 scholarship, but in a surprise announcement, Kohl revealed that he had decided to double the scholarship amount to $10,000. The Herb Kohl Excellence Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated academic potential, outstanding leadership, citizenship, community service, integrity, and other special talents. The foundation has recognized educational excellence since 1990 by annually awarding scholarships to 200 graduating high school students throughout Wisconsin, totaling $11.7 million in its 27 years.