Throughout the scholarship season, we are spotlighting scholarship recipients by sharing the thank you notes they submitted to their respective scholarship committees. The donors who support these funds and the volunteers and committee members who champion these funds are all investing in the future of this region. We thank them for their work in making a sustainable impact of the lives of those who call our community home.
Amelia Krings, a graduate of Roseau High School, earned the Citizens State Bank of Roseau Scholarship.
Here is what she submitted:
I am so thankful to have received this scholarship. Getting a college degree would be nearly unachievable without the generosity of institutions and individuals like you. I grew up with all the amazing people working at Citizens, and I always felt welcome in the building.
This scholarship is a major step towards reducing my student loans after I graduate, and I will always be thankful. With fewer student loans I can have more free time in college to do things I enjoy. Knowing the impact this scholarship would have on my life, I was ecstatic when I received it. Of course, I had to remain composed when I received it, but I can assure you that the moment I got home my parents got to hear all about my excitement. After all, none of this would have been possible without the generosity of Citizens State Bank.
Sincerely,
Amelia Krings
Scholarship season is now upon us! The application window for scholarships offered through Northwest Minnesota Foundation opened February 1st. Most will close on April 15th. Potential applicants are encouraged to visit the scholarship portal soon to create their account, take the eligibility quiz, and prepare their applications. Learn more at https://nwmf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
If you are interested in supporting one of our many scholarship funds, or if you are interested in establishing a scholarship fund, please visit https://nwmf.org/donors-giving/ways-to-give/establish-a-scholarship/
