Madelia - Dollars for Scholars

06/15/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Jazmin Sanchez! ✨🎓

We’re proud to recognize Jazmin Sanchez as the recipient of the Dollars for Scholars Honor Loan Scholarship in the amount of $500! 💙📚

This fall, Jazmin will attend South Central College to study Accounting, with future goals of working in accounting and later exploring a career in real estate. 📊🏡✨

Jazmin shared that this scholarship will help reduce financial burden and allow her to focus more fully on her education and future career path.

When asked how she plans to give back to the community, Jazmin said she intends to stay connected and give back whenever the community needs support. ❤️

One accomplishment Jazmin is especially proud of is making it through all of her high school years — a reflection of perseverance and commitment. 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Jazmin on this well-deserved recognition and wishing her success in all her future goals! 💫

06/15/2026

What an incredible achievement! A huge shoutout and congratulations to the Madelia Blackhawks boys baseball team for making it to the State tournament! Your dedication and teamwork are truly inspiring. At Dollars for Scholars, we're so proud to see our community's young talent shine. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way at State! Go Blackhawks! 🧡🖤

The Minnesota State High School League's Baseball State Tournament will conclude on Monday, June 15 when the Prep Championship Series is played at Target Field. Championship games will be played in four enrollment classifications.

06/12/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Genesis Robles! ✨🎓

We’re proud to recognize Genesis Robles as the recipient of the Dollars for Scholars Honor Loan Scholarship in the amount of $500! 💙📚

After graduation, Genesis plans to enter the workforce while continuing to explore future educational opportunities and career goals. 🌟

Genesis shared that they hope to one day earn a college degree and continue building a successful future. This scholarship will help support those future goals and opportunities.

When asked how they plan to give back to the community, Genesis said they hope to continue volunteering and helping others around the community. ❤️

One accomplishment Genesis is especially proud of is graduating high school — an important milestone that reflects dedication, perseverance, and hard work. 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Genesis on this well-deserved recognition and wishing them success in all that lies ahead! 💫

06/10/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Maryssa Agustin! ✨🎓

We’re proud to recognize Maryssa Agustin as the recipient of the Madelia Community Chest Scholarship in the amount of $800! 💙📚

This fall, Maryssa will attend North Dakota State University to study Biotechnology with minors in Chemistry and Microbiology. 🔬✨

Maryssa dreams of contributing to important research that will help people and make a positive impact through science and innovation. This scholarship will help support her educational journey as she works toward those goals.

When asked how she plans to give back in the future, Maryssa shared that she hopes to one day give back by funding a scholarship for future students. ❤️

Please join us in congratulating Maryssa on this well-deserved recognition and wishing her continued success in college and beyond! 👏🎉💫

06/08/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Damaris Valdez! ✨🎓

We’re proud to recognize Damaris Valdez as the recipient of the STEM Scholarship in the amount of $2,000! 💙📚

This fall, Damaris will attend South Central College to pursue a career as a Medical Lab Technologist. 🩺🔬✨

Damaris hopes to use her education and future career to make a difference in healthcare while continuing to support and help those around her.

When asked how she plans to give back to the community, Damaris shared:

“I plan to help out my community in any way I can.” ❤️

One accomplishment Damaris is especially proud of is joining the National Honor Society and having the opportunity to help others through her involvement. 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Damaris on this well-deserved recognition and wishing her success in this exciting next chapter! 💫

06/05/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Mariella Sill! ✨🎓

We’re proud to recognize Mariella Sill as the recipient of the George & Helma Vee Scholarship in the amount of $1,125! 💙📚

This fall, Mariella will attend Northwestern College to study Criminal Justice with the goal of supporting and aiding Law Enforcement in the future. 🚔✨

Mariella shared that this scholarship will help her earn the degree needed to pursue her dreams and make a difference through her future career.

When asked how she plans to give back to the community, Mariella said she hopes to continue helping through community activities and eventually give back financially as well. ❤️

One accomplishment Mariella is especially proud of is being named Valedictorian — an incredible achievement that reflects her dedication, leadership, and hard work throughout high school. 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Mariella on this well-deserved recognition and wishing her continued success in the future! 💫

06/03/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Nathan Barbosa! ✨🎓

We’re proud to recognize Nathan Barbosa as the recipient of the Alph & Sylvia Scholarship in the amount of $1,125! 💙📚

This fall, Nathan will attend University of Minnesota to study Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Justice. 🚔✨

Nathan dreams of becoming a criminologist and hopes to work with police departments by studying crime patterns and helping officers better handle situations within the justice system.

When asked how he plans to give back to the community, Nathan shared that he hopes to help individuals in need by improving the justice system within local police departments. ❤️

One accomplishment Nathan is especially proud of is making it through his senior year and being accepted into the University of Minnesota — an exciting milestone and a testament to his perseverance and hard work. 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Nathan on this well-deserved recognition and wishing him success in all that lies ahead! 💫

06/01/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Adrianne Missling! ✨🎓

We’re proud to recognize Adrianne Missling as the recipient of the Gunder & Lena Jacobson Scholarship in the amount of $1,125! 💙📚

This fall, Adrianne will attend South Dakota State University to pursue a degree in Architecture. 🏛️✨

Adrianne hopes to use her education and future career to help others with their architectural needs and make a positive impact through her work.

When asked how she plans to give back to the community, Adrianne shared that she hopes to share her degree and knowledge with others. ❤️

One accomplishment Adrianne is especially proud of is completing school in the top sections of her class — a reflection of her dedication and hard work throughout high school. 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Adrianne on this well-deserved recognition and wishing her success in all that lies ahead! 💫

05/29/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Tyrone Stout! ✨🎓

We’re excited to recognize Tyrone Stout as the recipient of the Dollars for Scholars Honor Loan Scholarship in the amount of $1,500! 💙📚

This fall, Tyrone will attend Crown College where he plans to major in Exercise Science while continuing his passion for athletics by running Cross Country. 🏃‍♂️🎽

Tyrone’s dedication both in the classroom and in athletics has helped prepare him for this exciting next chapter, and we are proud to support him as he pursues his future goals. 💫

Please join us in congratulating Tyrone on this well-deserved recognition and wishing him success in college, competition, and beyond! 👏🎉

05/27/2026

🎓✨ Senior Spotlight: Meet Makayla Sorenson! ✨🎓

We’re proud to recognize Makayla Sorenson as the recipient of the Dollars for Scholars Honor Loan Scholarship in the amount of $500! 💙📚

This fall, Makayla will attend South Central College to pursue a degree in Dental Assisting with the goal of becoming a dental assistant. 🦷✨

Makayla shared that this scholarship will help her pursue her degree and continue working toward her future career goals.

When asked how she plans to give back to the community, Makayla said she hopes to help with youth sporting events and continue supporting others. ❤️

One accomplishment Makayla is especially proud of is competing in both volleyball and softball at the varsity level, along with serving as a teacher’s assistant at the elementary school, helping younger students grow in their education. 👏🎉

Please join us in congratulating Makayla on this well-deserved recognition and wishing her success in the future! 💫