Dan Bissen was a native of Austin, businessman and owner of Bissen TV & Appliance. He was active in the Summerset Theatre at Riverland, Matchbox Theater, Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce. This scholarship has been setup by his family in his memory.

The Dennis Maschka Endowed Scholarship was established in his memory by family and friends. He was a big believer of education and went back to college to finished his Bachelor of Science Degree at Mankato State University in 1972. Then in 1975, Denny and Linda...

Diann and Gene Pflaum, both long time educators at Riverland Community College and the Austin Public Schools, were recipients of scholarships to help them achieve their educational goals and become first generation college graduates. They have established this...

In 2002, the Truck Diesel Advisory Committee was created by local truck diesel companies and the instructors of Riverland Community College. Their vision was to develop a plan to offer scholarships for students entering the Truck Diesel Technology program which will...

This scholarship was created by the Management of Doherty Staffing Solutions following the successful fundraising events they have supported for many years to include the Doherty Golf Classic and the Take-a-Break for Education raffle. Doherty has a passion for...

The Barbara & Jerry Nelson Scholarship was established in 2008 by Dr. Jerry Nelson. He earned his associate of arts degree from Riverland Community College in 1959 and was the 2004 recipient of the Siehl Prize for Excellence in Agriculture.

The Dr. C. Jerry Nelson Presidential Enhanced Scholarship was established by Dr. Jerry Nelson, a 1959 Riverland Community College alum. Dr. Nelson is a world renown agronomist specializing in world hunger solutions. This is a special scholarship awarded to the four...

E.F. Johnson / Waseca Area Foundation provides an opportunity through scholarship contributions to build a legacy and a permanent foundation by meeting the changing needs of the Waseca area. This scholarship supports Waseca residents with achieving their educational...

Elizabeth Ann Moen, passed away suddenly at the age of 20 from a brain aneurysm. In her honor and memory, Liz’s caring and sharing attitude is continued on in scholarships with hopes to change the lives of others.

Elliott & Claire Dubinsky Scholarship was establish by Elliott in 1994 for any student admitted into the Associate Degree Nursing program. Elliott was a strong believer in the importance of providing today’s youth with a well-rounded college education. In 2001,...

Evelyn Bean had been a resident of Albert Lea for 50 years. She was employed by the North American Life Insurance Company and had served on the board for the Salvation Army. Evelyn was a very caring and nurturing person with a desire to give money for scholarships...

Farm Business Management Programs are designed to provide education to farm owners and operators or persons interested in farming. The purpose of the program is to assist students in meeting their business and personal goals. This scholarship goes to support...

Federated Insurance is pleased to offer a scholarship to local students who are interested in pursuing a career in an industry or trade related field.  Federated Insurance has been proud Minnesota company for 100 years.

This scholarship was established in 2017 in memory of our father. Frank was hired by Austin Community College in 1962 to teach Speech, Theatre, and Philosophy courses. He retired in 1989. He was also the Director of Theatre, a job he dearly loved. One of his...

Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative members, or their children, returning to school to further their education qualify for the scholarship program through Riverland Community College. Scholarships are funded from unclaimed Capital Credits. Capital Credits represent...

Al and Alice Holst established the “Hope” scholarship to help a student who is a single parent trying to juggle the demands and expense of education while raising children and maintaining a home and working.

The Horizon Scholarship is in honor of Carol Langraf, a local Austin resident who was a student in the first graduating class of Austin Junior College in 1942 (now Riverland Community College). Carol was proud of her connection to Riverland and was passionate about...

The initial vision of George A Hormel has become a reality. Austin, Minnesota and Southern Minnesota serve as a global leader in food and agriculture. Riverland Community College has proposed that a next step in advancing George Hormel’s vision is to build, in...

The Robertson family desires to establish a scholarship through the Riverland Community College Foundation in memory of Hunter Robertson. Hunter was a student in the Diesel Technology program and graduated in 2020. In 2022 he passed away in a motor vehicle...

The Ian Thompson Scholarship was established by his parents, Dr. Thoburn & Marjorie Thompson, to celebrate the life of their son, a young man who loved people & built practical & beautiful projects. Ian was a graduate of the Riverland Community College Carpentry...

IBI Data, a Brownsdale based company specializing in database marketing services, would like to encourage more local students to explore an education in the computer technology field.� IBI Data believes deeply in the education provided by Riverland Community College.

The Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul, Minnesota established these scholarships to provide educational opportunities for Mexicans and individuals of Mexican origin enrolled at Riverland Community College to pursue a higher education. 

Innovance, Inc., the holding company for Lou-Rich has pledged $5,000 per year to the Riverland Community College Foundation for student scholarships. These scholarships benefit students from a variety of backgrounds and personal circumstances with a majority of the...