TRUSTONE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

2025 Scholarship Award Winners.

Two female students in graduation gowns embracing outdoors on a university campus, celebrating their achievements.

What a joy it is to award scholarships to deserving high school seniors and adults to help defray today’s spendy tuition rates. Check out our winners below.

Thank you to everyone who applied!

 

TruStone Financial Foundation Scholarships for High School Seniors

Scholarships were awarded based on merit and scored for academic performance, community involvement and answers to an essay question related to financial management.

$2,000 Award Winners

  • Abigail C., University of Northwestern St.Paul
  • Abigail H., University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Abigail L., Benedictine College
  • Abigail W., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • Adillo S., University of Minnesota Twin-Cities
  • Alexander Jaeck., The University of Florida
  • Alexandra F., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
  • Alexis R., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • Amira, Higad, G., University of St Thomas
  • Anneke M., University of Montana
  • Ayden B., University of St. Thomas
  • Caroline G., Clemson University
  • Carter W., Minnesota State University, Mankato (ROTC)
  • Casey H., Marquette University
  • Cassidy A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Chloe A., University of Iowa
  • Claire K., Bemidji State University
  • Ella B., University of St. Thomas
  • Emilee M., San Diego State University
  • Emily N., St. Catherine University
  • Eva O., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • Francesca G., Gustavus Adolphus College
  • Gabriel W., University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Gabriella R., UW-LaCrosse
  • Isabella P., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • Isabelle M., University of Minnesota-Duluth
  • Jacob K., University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
  • Joshua B., University of Northwestern-St. Paul
  • Kaia O., The College of St. Scholastica
  • Kathryn T., Macalester College
  • Kenneth A., University of Minnesota-Carlson School of Management
  • Keyon A., University of St. Thomas
  • Leif L., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • Madison V., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
  • Maleah E., University of Iowa
  • Mara B., Mankato State University
  • Margaret S., Saint Louis University
  • Mia F., Carroll University
  • Michael R. IV., University of Concordia-St.Paul
  • Mya K., St. Olaf College
  • Noah B., University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Nora H., Middlebury College
  • Owen E., Iowa State University
  • Quinlyn B., Lindenwood University
  • Raelyn T., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • Reese G., The University of Kansas
  • Robin L., University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Ryan W., University of Virginia
  • Samuel S., University of St. Thomas
  • Sierra K., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • Sophia A., College of Saint Scholastica
  • Sophia H., University of Missouri
  • Spencer S., Macalester College
  • Tessa A., University of Northwestern St.Paul
  • Thomas H., Tufts University
  • Vincent S., St John’s University
  • Walter H., Gustavus Adolphus 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.

  • Andrea K., University of Wisconsin-Stout
  • Becky S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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, and this 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,” said 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 Winner ($5,000 per semester for 2025-2026 school year):

  • Carl B., – Minnesota State University, Mankato

Presenting the 2025 Scholarship Winners!

Scholarship Event Group Photo

$2,000 High School Scholarship Winners

Sam Stern, TruStone Foundation Board Chair. and the High School Scholarship Winners.

Robin Loewen check Presentation

$2,000 High School Winner

Robin L., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Check Presentation Raelyn Tetting

$2,000 High School Winner

Raelyn T., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Check Presentation Mia Franke

$2,000 High School Winner

Mia F., Carroll University

 

Emilee Mckenzie Check Presentation

$2,000 High School Winner

Emilee M., San Diego State University

Ella Radke Check Presentation

$2,000 High School Winner

Gabriella R., UW-LaCrosse

Cassidy A Scholarship Winner Check Presentation

$2,000 High School Winner

Cassidy A., University of Wisconsin-Madison

2025 Scholarship Winner Noah B.

$2,000 High School Winner

Noah B., University of Wisconsin Madison

Pictured Left to Right: Mrs. Wurzer, Cathy Wurzer, Winner Becky S., Sam Stern.

$2,500 Wurzer Scholarship Winner

Pictured Left to Right: Mrs. Wurzer, Cathy Wurzer, Winner Becky S., Sam Stern.

Pictured Left to Right: Mrs. Wurzer, Cathy Wurzer, Winner Andrea K., Sam Stern.

$2,500 Wurzer Scholarship Winner

Pictured Left to Right: Mrs. Wurzer, Cathy Wurzer, Winner Andrea K., Sam Stern.

scholarship winner Carl

Tim Bosiacki/TruStone Financial Foundation Excellence in Finance Studies Scholarship Winner

Carl B., – Minnesota State University, Mankato

TruStone Financial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) established in 2009 by TruStone Financial Credit Union to support financial education and programs through scholarships and outreach.