The Owatonna Foundation awards Traditional and Nontraditional Scholarships. During fall semester 2024, 10 individuals will use Traditional and Nontraditional Scholarship funds to assist with their education costs. The Traditional Scholarship recipients graduated with the 2024 high school class. Nontraditional Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are attending a technical or community college.
Since 1995 the Owatonna Foundation has awarded over 500 scholarships, totaling more than $744,000, for individuals preparing for technical careers.
Traditional Scholarship Recipients
· Amelia Cook, Rochester Community and Technical College, Nursing, $2,000, parents Nicole and Peter Cook
· Brandt Louks, Riverland Community College, Agribusiness, $2,000, parent Stephanie Pittman
· Isaac Goergen, Dakota County Technical College, Lineworker, $2,000, parents Jeffrey and Rhonda Goergen
· Ariah Mowers, Lake Area Technical College, Diesel Technology, $2,000, parents Angel and Keith Cassen
· Megan Rysavy, South Central College, Dental Assisting, $2,000, parents George and Sherry Rysavy
· Genesis Zetino, Riverland Community College, Ultrasound Technology, $2,000, parent Irene DeLuna
Nontraditional Scholarship Recipients
· Averia Kenow, Riverland Community College, Cosemetology, $2,000, parents Joey and Bobbi Keno
· Sabra Mullenmaster, Riverland Community College, Nursing, $2,000, spouse Cole Mullenmaster
· Katlyn Schubert, Riverland Community College, Cosemetology, $2,000, parents Brenda and Jason Schubert
· Charlea Underwood, Riverland Community College, Radiography, $2,000, parents Jayme and Hilary Underwood
The next scholarship deadline is October 25, 2024, for Nontraditional scholarships. Applications are available:
On the Foundation’s website owatonnafoundation.org, under Scholarships, and Get Application;
At the Foundation’s office at 108 West Park Square, Owatonna;
or from Jill Holmes at 455-3059.
June A and Melanie Nelson Scholarship for Women Recipient
The Owatonna Foundation is pleased to announce that during fall semester 2024, Anastasia Carreón-Sorensen received a $3,000 June A. and Melanie Nelson Scholarships. Anastasia is studying Sonography at St. Catherine University.
The next Nelson Scholarship deadline is October 25, 2024.
Applications are available:
On the Foundation’s website owatonnafoundation.org, under Scholarships, and Get Application;
At the Foundation’s office at 108 West Park Square, Owatonna;
or from Jill Holmes at 455-3059.
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