2023 Scholarship Awards
We are proud to offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors and adults transitioning back to pursue their post-secondary education in the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you to all who applied!
Check back in February for the 2024-2025 Scholarship Program announcement.
TruStone Financial Foundation Scholarships for High School Seniors
Scholarships were awarded based on merit and scored for academic performance, community involvement and the satisfactory completion of an essay question related to financial management.
$5,000
- Annabella S., Gustavus Adolphus College
- Claire S., University of Kansas
- Elsie N., Carleton College
- Katherine H., University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Payton D., Minnesota State University, Mankato
$2,000
- Andrew M.,Iowa Central Community College
- Annelise S., University of Wisconsin, Parkside
- Alexander T., University of Wisconsin, Stout
- Freyda D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Pablo G., Georgia Institute of Technology
- Rachel C., University of St. Thomas, ROTC
- Tyler W., Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Vegas G., University of Wisconsin, River Falls
- Zoe M., Amherst College
Fritz Wurzer Memorial Scholarship Program for Adult Education
TruStone Financial Foundation is proud to award the first two recipients of the adult education award established in memory of Fritz Wurzer, father of Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) host, Cathy Wurzer. Awards were based on total funds raised and the satisfactory completion of an essay question.
$2,500
- Christine V., University of St. Thomas
- Angelika K., Rasmussen College
Tim Bosiacki/TruStone Financial Foundation Excellence in Finance Studies Scholarship
In honor of former TruStone CEO Tim Bosiacki, the TruStone Financial Foundation has pledged a total of $50,000 for student scholarships at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Bosiacki is a 1983 Minnesota State Mankato alumnus, therefore the scholarship will provide opportunities to current and upcoming students seeking a career in finance at his alma mater. “The growth and impact Tim led during his tenure as the CEO of TruStone Financial by focusing on people and purpose will be an inspiring model for the next generation of Maverick business leaders,” says Brenda Flannery, dean of Minnesota State University, Mankato’s College of Business. Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 14,546 students, is part of the Minnesota State system, which includes 26 colleges and seven universities.
$10,000 Award ($5,000 per semester for 2023-2024 school year)
- Chris V. – Minnesota State University, Mankato
Congratulations to the 2023 Scholarship Winners!
$5,000 HS Winner Annabella S.,
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$5,000 HS Winner Claire S.,
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$5,000 HS Winner Elsie N.,
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$5,000 HS Winner Katherine H.,
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$5,000 HS Winner Payton D.,
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$2,000 HS Winner Andrew M.,
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$2,000 HS Winner Annelise S.,

$2,000 HS Winner Alexander T.,
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$2,000 HS Winner Freyda D.

$2,000 HS Winner Pablo G.
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$2,000 HS Winner Rachel C.,
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$2,000 HS Winner Tyler W.,
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$2,000 HS Winner Vegas G.,
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$2,000 HS Winner Zoe M.,
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$2,500 Wurzer Adult Scholarship // Pictured Left to Right:
Sam Stern (TruStone Foundation Chair), Winner Christine V.Cathy Wurzer, Cathy Wurzer.
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$2,500 Wurzer Adult Scholarship // Pictured Left to Right:
Sam Stern (TruStone Foundation Chair), Winner Angelika K. and Cathy Wurzer.
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$10,000 Tim Bosiacki/TruStone Financial Foundation Excellence in Finance Studies Scholarship.
Winner Chris V.
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