Agriculture Scholarship Minnesota West Community and Technical College Worthington Scholarship List Fall 2019 $500 Worthington Agriculture 2.5 New 12 This scholarship, which is renewable for a second year, is awarded to an incoming student majoring in Agriculture who has demonstrated leadership skills throughout his/her high school career. Art Scholarship $250 Worthington Art 2.5 New 12 This scholarship is awarded to a student who is majoring in Art and has demonstrated academic and leadership skills. Crystal Valley Agricultural Scholarship $1,000 Worthington Agriculture 2.5 Either 12 This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Agriculture. About the Donor: Crystal Valley is a leading farm supply and grain marketing cooperative focused on serving the needs of crop farmers and livestock producers in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa (https://crystalvalley.coop) DM Elementary Education Teaching Scholarship and 3JD Teaching Scholarship $2,000 Worthington Various 2.5 New 12 This scholarship is awarded to two students who intend to pursue the teaching profession as a career, with one preferably pursuing elementary education. About the Donor: This scholarship is made possible by an anonymous donor who was able to secure scholarship funding to attend Minnesota West and make a career as an educator, and whose children and grandchildren also attended Minnesota West.
Dorothy Fenstermacher Nursing Scholarship $1,000 Worthington Nursing 2.5 Either 12 This scholarship is awarded to students of diversity who are majoring in nursing, have a financial need, and have demonstrated academic and leadership skills. About the Donor: This scholarship is funded by the estate of Dorothy Fenstemacher. Born in Okabena, MN, Dorothy moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she served as a nurse. She returned to Worthington, MN in 1986, where she was a member of the First United Methodist Church, took piano, harp, and Spanish lessons, and enjoyed playing bridge until her death in 2011. Edward Kellen Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Worthington Any 3.0 New 12 This scholarship, which is renewable for a second year, is awarded to a graduate of Worthington High School who will attend the Worthington and who intends to complete a bachelor s degree program at an accredited four year college. Student must have achieved a of 3.0 to qualify. About the Donor: Edward Kellen served the Worthington from 1949-1978 as a business instructor and Registrar. He remained highly active in the Worthington community even after his retirement. All four of his daughters also attended Worthington Junior College, and this scholarship was established by his family in his memory. Elizabeth Trunk Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Worthington Any 2.5 Either 12 This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated academic and leadership skills and have a financial need. About the Donor: Elizabeth "Beth" Trunk was a longtime resident of Worthington, MN. Beth dedicated her life to teaching for 51 years and for three generations of students the word teacher was given special meaning by Elizabeth Trunk. Beth was a member of St. Mary s Catholic Church, the Minnesota Education Association and the National Education Association. She was nominated as Woman of the Year by the Business Professional Women. She was also a charter member of Delta Kappa Gamma PSI chapter. She enjoyed spending time with family and chatting with friends. Beth was a mentor to all.
ESL Scholarship $250 Worthington Any 2.5 New 12 This renewable scholarship is awarded to a student who has English as his/her second language. Humanities Scholarship $250 Worthington Humanities 2.5 New 12 This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in philosophy, music, art, and/or literature/english and who has demonstrated academic and leadership skills. John W. Mooty, Genevieve B. Mooty, John W. Mooty, and Melvin R. Mooty Academic Scholarship $3,300 Worthington Any 3.0 New 12 This scholarship, which is renewable for a second year, is awarded to three incoming freshman who show potential for success and demonstrate financial need after all other financial aid awards and scholarships are given. Scholarship applicants must have a minimum high school of 3.0 About the Donor: The Mooty family have been huge supporters of Minnesota West Community and Technical College. Genevieve Mooty was very active in the Worthington Community. Both she and her two sons attended Worthington Junior College, and both John W. Mooty and Melvin R. Mooty completed their education at the University of Minnesota Law School and were partners in the firm of Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty, and Bennett. This scholarship is funded by the John W. Mooty Trust. Law Enforcement Scholarship $250 Worthington Law Enforcement 2.5 New 12 This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Law Enforcement who has demonstrated leadership skills and has a demonstrated financial need.
Minnesota West Worthington Foundation Scholarship $500 Worthington Any 2.5 Either 12 This scholarship, which is renewable for a second year, is awarded to academically deserving students on the Worthington. Music/Theater Scholarship $250 Worthington Any 2.5 Either 12 This scholarship is awarded to Worthington students who are participating in music and have demonstrated academic and leadership skills. Nick and Myrtle Hand Memorial Scholarship TBD Worthington Any None Either 12 This scholarship is awarded to a Worthington student who may not have a 4.0 but demonstrates potential for success, and has a financial need. About the Donors: Nick and Myrtle Hand were longtime residents of Worthington and believed in the importance and value of education. Norman Gallagher Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Worthington Agriculture or related program 2.5 Current 12 This scholarship is awarded to a student on the Worthington who is pursuing an Agricultural or related program and who demonstrates qualities of hard work, dedication, and a background in civic engagement and community involvement. Student must be in his/her second year of college or have completed a minimum of 20 academic credits. About the Donor: Norman Gallagher was a Worthington Foundation Board Member and supporter of Minnesota West in Worthington, MN. This scholarship is given in his memory by family and friends.
Nursing Scholarship $250 Worthington Nursing 2.5 Either 12 This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Nursing who have demonstrated academic and leadership skills. Ray Crippen Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Worthington None 2.5 New 12 This scholarship is awarded to a student on the Worthington who has demonstrated a commitment to and involvement in their community. About the Donor: Ray Crippen was a tireless community advocate and supporter of Minnesota West in Worthington, MN. This scholarship is given in his memory by family and friends. Sarah Amundson Memorial Scholarship $500 Worthington None 2.0 New 12 This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Worthington High School who is non-caucasian. About the Donor: This scholarship is given in memory of Sarah Amundson by family and friends. Sarah was a member of Worthington High School Class of 2003. Steve Johnson Memorial Scholarship $500 Worthington None 2.0 Either 12 This scholarship is awarded to an incoming or returning female student on the Worthington who participated in high school basketball. The recipient will demonstrate academic competence, integrity and community involvement. Three letters of reference are required (one from a teacher/coach, one from an employer/mentor, and one from a peer/teammate). About the Donor: This scholarship is given in memory of Steve Johnson by family and friends. Steve was an avid supporter of the Minnesota West Lady Jays basketball program.
The Schwan s Company Scholarship $1,000 Any Any 3.0 New 12 This scholarship is awarded to one incoming, first time college student on each of the five Minnesota West campuses and Luverne Center. must show leadership qualities and demonstrate the potential for success. must be first time, full time college students and have a minimum high school of 3.0. About the Donor: The Schwan s Company is a leader in the frozen food industry, with products in the retail aisle, in convenience stores, in schools, and delivered to your home. With headquarters in Marshall, MN, The Schwan s Company is a bedrock of Southwestern Minnesota. www.theschwanfoodcompany.com Last Updated 1/3/19