2026 Scholarship Award Winners.

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

1. Adrienne L., Luther College, IA 
2. Alex J., University of St. Thomas 
3. Alexis B., Lakeland University 
4. Anders H., University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 
5. Ankit M., University of Pennsylvania 
6. Annabella N., University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 
7. Aria S., PCI Academy Inc. 
8. Ashlee C., Marquette University 
9. Avery K., St. Olaf College 
10. Benjamin K., University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 
11. Braden L., University of Michigan – Ann Arbor 
12. Brennah K., Indiana University 
13. Brooke L., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee 
14. Carly O., The College of St. Scholastica 
15. Charles L., Bard College 
16. Cindy C., University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 
17. Devanshu S., Georgia Institute of Technology 
18. Eleanor F., University of Minnesota- Duluth 
19. Elena A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 
20. Ellie F., North Dakota State University 
21. Ethan M., University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 
22. Felix L., University of Wisconsin-Madison 
23. Feven T., Columbia University 
24. Gretchen B., University of Wisconsin- River Falls 
25. Issac N., University of St. Thomas 
26. Ivy H., University of St. Thomas 
27. J.P. M., University of Colorado Boulder 
28. Jayden B., Wheaton College 
29. Joshua P., Gateway 
30. Kaden O., Century College 
31. Kevin B., Indiana University Bloomington 
32. Kiley J., University of North Dakota 
33. Lillian T., University of Minnesota – Duluth 
34. Lily C., North Dakota State University 
35. Lucas S., McHenry County College 
36. Lucy F., Augsburg University 
37. MaivCibLis H., Carleton College 
38. Makayla A., Macalester College 
39. Marcus W., Dartmouth College 
40. Maria M., Saint Paul College 
41. Mary J., George Washington University 
42. Matthew D., North Dakota State University 
43. Miles R., University of Wisconsin – Madison 
44. Nadaline B., University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 
45. Olasheeke O., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities 
46. Pedrito L., University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 
47. Pratikshya D., University of Minnesota- Twin Cities 
48. Rio M., Reed College 
49. Roberto C., University of Oregon 
50. Rylee J., University of Minnesota – Crookston 
51. Sadie H., University of Wisconsin – Madison 
52. Sumaya H., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 
53. Sylvia B., Montana State University 
54. Sylvia P., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 
55. Talia B., Purdue University 
56. Talia M., Valparaiso University 
57. Victory A., St. Cloud State University 
58. William R., Washington University in St. Louis 

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.

• Rachel H., Augsburg University
• Sarah B., Concordia University

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 2026-2027 school year):

• Luke W., Minnesota State University, Mankato