2024 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 (Member Scholarships)

• Anya R., University of Colorado
• Ayantu J., University of Minnesota-Twin-Cities
• Caden O., University of Tampa
• Devah G., Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
• Devyn F., University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Elenora L., Concordia College Moorhead
• Ella M., Carthage College
• Emma D., St. Norbert College
• Gavin E., University of Dubuque
• Ryan B., University of Minnesota-Duluth
• Samara A., University of Houston
• Soyome G., University of Minnesota
• Timothy S., Olivet Nazarene University

$1,000 Award Winners (Non-Member Scholarships)

• Ava D., Milwaukee Area Technical College
• Brielle F., Winona State University
• Brouke B., Hampton University
• Catherine S., Lipscomb University
• Claire R., University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
• Cristian O., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
• Emily L., University of Minnesota
• Emily P., St. Lawrence University
• Emma B., St. Catherine University
• Hannah D., University of Wisconsin – Madison
• Hannah E., University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Huy V,, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
• Isaac S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Isaac M., University of Minnesota – Duluth
• Jama A., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
• Joelle S., Wisconsin Lutheran College
• Joseph M., University of Wisconsin – Madison
• Joseph L., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
• Katelyn H., College of Saint Scholastica
• Lillian T., College of Saint Benedict
• Lynee W., UW Madison
• Macy E., University of Minnesota – Rochester
• Madeleine R., University of Cincinnati
• Malia Z., Iowa State University
• Mamie S., University Of Minnesota – Twin Cities
• Maryjane I., Carleton College
• Melina C., Augsburg University
• Natalie L., Winona State University
• Nathan S., University of Wisconsin – Madison
• Neftalem S., University of St.Thomas
• Paige O., University of Wisconsin – Madison
• Quinn H., University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering
• Reece D., St. John’s University
• Samiah S., Saginaw Valley State University
• Samuel M., University of Minnesota – Duluth
• Sienna P., College of Saint Benedict
• Tierra H., Norfolk State University
• Tyler M., Concordia College
• Vanessa P., University of Minnesota
• Will D., University of Iowa

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.

• Kami M., Metropolitan State University
• Moriah B., Minneapolis School of Anethesia

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 2024-2025 school year):

• Mara R. – Minnesota State University, Mankato