The University of Minnesota Extension Development/Minnesota 4-H is pleased to announce the 2020 Andrea Ruesch 4-H Scholarship recipients.
The Andrea Ruesch Scholarship was established in 2010 by the Family of Andrea Ruesch, in memory of her dedication and contributions to the Minnesota 4-H program. Based on the family’s belief in positive youth development, the focus of the scholarship is demonstrated learning through hands-on experience and using what you have learned to help others through youth leadership.
The scholarship committee announces the fourteen $1,000 scholarship recipients:
·Jack Derickson, Cottonwood County 4-H
·Samuel Dammann, Cottonwood County 4-H
·Jordann Schneekloth, Jackson County 4-H
·Nathan Hinkeldey Jackson County 4-H
·Abigayle Calkins, Martin County 4-H
·Abigail Hamman Murray County 4-H
·Michelle Zenk, Murray County 4-H
·Emmett Bickett, Nobles County 4-H
·Kelsey Fuerstenberg, Nobles County 4-H
·Kendra Frodermann, Nobles County 4-H
·Devin Pietz, Pipestone County 4-H
·Isaac Berg, Pipestone County 4-H
·Whitney Elbers, Rock County 4-H
·Landon Hoppe, Watonwan County 4-H
The mission of Minnesota 4-H Youth Development is to engage youth, in partnership with adults, in quality learning opportunities that enable them to shape and reach their full potential as active citizens in a global community. These students exemplify the life and leadership skills we hope all youth have the opportunity to develop.
The scholarship is for a high school senior or first-year college student currently enrolled in 4-H. Applicants must be from one of the nine counties listed: Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock and Watonwan.
Contributions to the Andrea Ruesch Scholarship can be made by sending your gift to U of M Extension Development/Minnesota 4-H, Attn: Wan Tansatit, 9 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108. The U of M Extension Development/Minnesota 4-H is a non-profit foundation that works to raise funds from individuals, businesses, and foundations to support University of Minnesota Extension 4-H programs around the state. For more information about making a gift to support your local 4-H program, please contact the U of M Extension Development/Minnesota 4-H at 612-624-7971.
If you would like to learn more about the 4-H program and the opportunities available, contact your local Extension office.
