Scholarships
The Mankato Area Foundation administers a wide variety of scholarships, provided by the generosity of local individuals, families and businesses. Each fund has its own unique set of criteria established by the donor.
Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year are closed. Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year open December 1, 2025.
Available Scholarships Managed by MAF:
Criteria for each scholarship can be viewed by creating an account or logging in here.
- Maureen J. Schmit and Gary W. Stroup Memorial Scholarship
- Marlyn R. Heintz Scholarship Fund
- McKeown/Mehia Team - Opportunity Scholarship Fund
- MN River Builders Association Scholarship Fund
- Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer Scholarship Fund
- Samantha Chase Schaehrer Scholarship Fund
The scholarships listed below are available ONLY to students currently enrolled in GFW High School or a graduate of GFW High School.
- Sam’s Fund
- Eleanor and Mike Weinzetl Opportunity Scholarship
- Alumni Award
- Class of 1960 Scholarship
Scholarships Reviewed and Selected by Others
Please contact the school or organization for more information about applying. Click on the drop down menus below to see a list of current scholarship funds.
Dustin Lemke Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligible Applicants: Students who receive the Triple A Award at Mankato East High School of School District 77 in Mankato, MN.
Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Eligible Applicants: Students who receive the Triple A Award at Mankato East High School of School District 77 in Mankato, MN.
Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Davenport Family Scholarship
Dr. Oliver J. Mulford Family Scholarship
Polly and Bill Webster Scholarship
Florence Nightingale Scholarship
For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
[email protected]
mnsu.academicworks.com/opportunities
Dr. Oliver J. Mulford Family Scholarship
Polly and Bill Webster Scholarship
Florence Nightingale Scholarship
For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Minnesota State University, Mankato
[email protected]
mnsu.academicworks.com/opportunities
Florence Nightingale Scholarship
Sam’s Nursing Scholarship
For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
South Central College
North Mankato Campus Foundation
507-389-7342
Sam’s Nursing Scholarship
For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
South Central College
North Mankato Campus Foundation
507-389-7342
Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship
Eligible applicants: Students who currently attend or plan to attend Martin Luther High School in Northrop, MN.
Martin Luther High School in Northrop, MN
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000
For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Paul Steinhaus
Principal
Martin Luther High School
[email protected] or 507-436-5249
Eligible applicants: Students who currently attend or plan to attend Martin Luther High School in Northrop, MN.
Martin Luther High School in Northrop, MN
Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000
For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Paul Steinhaus
Principal
Martin Luther High School
[email protected] or 507-436-5249
Elks Charitable Fund Scholarship
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Mankato Elks Lodge #225
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
For more information regarding the application process(es) and deadlines, please contact:
Mankato Elks Lodge #225
MAF IN OUR COMMUNITY
Meet Some of Our Scholars
Marcell Rowe
connecting to community is what it is all about
Marcell Rowe graduated from Mankato East High School in 2014 with a higher than 4.0 GPA and was awarded the Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer Scholarship to assist him in attending Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Naomi Lopez
following in her parents' footsteps
Naomi Lopez and her family would not be where they are today without their persistent focus on education.
McKenna Buisman
Taking it to the next level with the Marlyn H. Heintz scholarship
Marlyn was frustrated by the glass ceiling imposed on her educational opportunities. Through the Heintz fund, she and Max are changing the script for today’s young women.
Recent Scholarships
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Marlyn R. Heintz Scholarship
- Ella Prochaska
- Amber Reuter
- Avery Schuh
- Saarah Hassan
- Ryleigh Quint
- Quinn Mackie
Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer
Scholarship Fund
- Avery Schuh
- Ella Prochaska
- Quinn Mackie
McKeown/Mehia
Opportunity Scholarship Fund
- Ella Prochaska
Elks Charitable Fund Scholarship
- Ella Prochaska
- Gage Schmidt
- Helen Fischer
- Kiera Kirchner
- Liana Snow
- Luke Skluzacek
- Martha Price
- Miret Grant
- Molly Niederegger
- Natalie Wenner
Maureen J. Schmit and Gary W. Stroup Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Jack Bruggerman
- Katelyn McCabe
- Emma Koenigs
Samantha Chase Schaehrer Scholarship
all students are from GFW High School
Alumni Award Scholarship
- Brody Hentges
- Emilee Kuehn
- Julia Schweiss
- Madalyn Nachreiner
- Samuel Stresemann
Mike and Eleanor Weinzetl
Opportunity Scholarship Fund
- Jenna Schweiss
Class of 1960
- Ryan Hoffman
Sam’s Fund Scholarship Fund
- Samuel Berkner
- Nicole Sievert
- Halle Bleick
- Taylor Schafer
- Jenna Schweiss
- Katelyn Beranek
- Katelyn Bunkers
- Lydia Nachreiner
- Ashton Buboltz
- Catherine Stoll
- Olivia Kuehn
- Richard Magnusson
MN River Builders Association Scholarship Fund
- Sean Zika
- Blake Kuball
Dustin Lemke Scholarship (Triple A Award)
- Kaleb Kim
- Amber Reuter
Roger and Beverly Stoufer Scholarship
- Olivia Jacobsen
- Daniel Hahn
2023 Scholarship Recipients
Marlyn R. Heintz Scholarship
- Julia Fischer
- Addison Peed
- Ella Huettl
- Bryce Melius
- Danielle Fischer
Dustin Lemke Memorial Scholarship
- Sydney Jacobs
- Sean Burns
McKeown/Mehia
Team Opportunity Scholarship
- Emy Schulz
Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer
Scholarship Fund
- Regan Vust
Dr. Bernard M. Bidelman Scholarship
- Matias Garcia
Elks Charitable Fund Scholarship
- Raina Roemhildt
- Samantha Prybylla
- Najma Jamac
- Emily Coudron
- Matias Garcia
- Nathaniel Clore
- Emily Pearson
- Robert Kellogg
- Danica Kellogg
- Grant Wilkie
- Elie Wendinger
- Andrew Levandowski
Gary W. Stroup
Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Sean Humphrey
- Cameron Ruechel
- Ellie Canterbury
Sam’s Fund Scholarship Fund
- Taylor Haas
- Keely Case
- Adam Thorsen
- Caitlyn Smith
- Isabelle Vos
- Hailey Henrichs
- Jeffrey Fossum
- Kayln Hellendrung
- Alexandra Kretsch
Mike and Eleanor Weinzetl
Opportunity Scholarship Fund
- Jeffrey Fossum
Class of 1960
- Alexis Henningson
Alumni Award Scholarship
- Brooklyn Werner
- Crystal McDonald
- Samuel Stresemann
- McKenzie Lauwagie
Virginia and Martin Krause Scholarship
- Nora Chase
- Natalie Taylor
- Brianna Petrowiak
- Mary Bennett
- Elizabeth Bennett
- Jacob Singleton
- Lucas Rosburg
- Ava Rathman
- Allye Olson
- Timothy Foster
- Bethany Foster
- Grace Rossow
- Ty Kolbe
2022 Scholarship Recipients
Marlyn R. Heintz Scholarship
- Hannah Anderson
- Alaina Spaude
- Maya Englehorn
- Vivian Hughes
- Morgan Myrhe
Ogden W. and Jane M. Confer
Scholarship Fund
- Olivia Ceminsky
- Ethan Yunkers
McKeown/Mehia
Opportunity Scholarship Fund
- Kendall Grund
Elks Charitable Fund Scholarship
- Aiden Prochaska
- Anna Klatt
- Duram Kelly
- Emma Plemens-Schunk
- Grace Moeller
- Hannah Andersen
- Jenna Ebert
- Kaitlyn Kirchner
- Kresley Fraser
- Madison Klingbeil
- Maija Tollefson
- Marcarious Amoah
Mankato East Triple A Award
- David Wedzina
- Megan Friedrichs
Gary W. Stroup
Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Hattie Wiste
- Madison Bhend
Dr. Bernard M. Bidelman Scholarship
- Halima Khalif
Samantha Chase Schaehrer Scholarship
all students are from GFW High School
Alumni Award Scholarship
- Rylee Sabo
- Victoria Sweely
Mike and Eleanor Weinzetl
Opportunity Scholarship Fund
- McKenzie Lauwagie
Class of 1960
- Brooklyn Werner
Sam’s Fund Scholarship Fund
- Anden Hoffman
- Benjamin Beranek
- Brody Hentges
- Emiliee Kuehn
- Isaac Case
- Jessica Willegal
- Lexi Rettig
- Olivia Schwarzrock
- McKenzie Lauwagie
For more information on Mankato Area Foundation scholarships contact:
Sarah Beiswanger
507.344.7267
[email protected]