Jacob Moe was born and raised in Austin, Minnesota. He graduated in 1998 from Austin High School. Jake’s passion for art, working with his hands and attention to detail led him to a successful career with Anderson Construction. Along with his amazing carpentry...

Jim Darling received a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 1989. He operated a family business, the Shady Lane Motel, in Worthington. He taught chemistry at North Hennepin Community College, Minnesota West Community College and Otero Junior College in...

Riverland students hold the keys to our future prosperity. As alumni of Riverland, Jan and Jack Waller want to give back to the college where their educational pursuits and career pathways started. The Jan & Jack Collegiate Scholarship Award supports scholarships for...

Longtime Riverland Community College Theatre instructor Jerry Girton established this endowed scholarship in 2010 to provide a lifetime of scholarship support for Riverland students with a passion for music and theatre.

Steve and Jody Bowron established this scholarship in 2011 to honor Steve’s parents and family members who have proudly served the United States of America through military service. Jim and Evie Bowron served in the United States Air Force and a number of their...

This scholarship was established by the family of James Flannery to honor his memory. James Flannery was a graduate of Austin High School, Austin Community College, and the University of Minnesota. He served in the Air Force after high school and then went on to...

Joan Hodge’s family started this scholarship to honor their wife/mother. Joan died on October 17, 2017, from injuries suffered in a car accident. She retired from Mayo Clinic/Methodist Hospital after 41 years as a Registered Nurse. Joan was an exceptional nurse...

Mr. John R. Bolstad is a 1967 graduate of Austin Junior College (now Riverland). John went on to receive his B.S. Degree in Mathematics from Mankato State University (now MSU-Mankato) in 1969. He taught math and computer courses for Western Technical College from...

Judy grew up in Austin and graduated in 1965 from Pacelii high school. She went to college at St. Teresa’s in Winona. Judy was a freelance editor for the Austin Daily Herald for 21 years. She then worked at Pearson’s in Owatonna as a graphic designer until her...

In the memory of Katie Ann Nelson, this scholarship was setup to change the lives of students, just like Katie changed the lives of the people around her. She loved the stage and when she stepped out she would come alive and shine with joy from the inside out.

Knutson Construction, one of the premier construction companies in the upper Midwest since 1911, recently provided scholarship support to Riverland Community College Carpentry Technology students. In an effort to address the growing shortage for skilled carpenters...

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honorary society of women educators. The society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education.

Luke Unverzagt, was born and raised in Austin, graduating High School in 1997. He continued his education and attended Riverland Community College where he earned his Electricians license in 1999. He continued to advance his career by earning his Class A Journeyman�s...

Dr. Jerry Nelson and Lyle High School partnered up to make a difference for Lyle area students by sponsoring a scholarship to support their education at Riverland Community College.

On Wednesday, February 24, 2021, Matthew Kenneth Siebke died unexpectedly five days after routine knee surgery. He was born on November 17, 1977 in Davenport, Iowa. During the first years of his life, he lived on a farm near Walcott, Iowa with his parents Kenneth...

In honor of Maureen Cahill, her friends established a memorial scholarship for students attending Riverland Community College in the nursing or radiography programs. Maureen was a Riverland Community College Alum.

Gary and Jeanne Schindler established this scholarship in 2012 to honor their friends who have helped to serve and protect our communities as law enforcement officers.� They also have a deep passion for the Andy Griffith Show.� With the Mayberry spirit of caring for...

Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea, aspires to advance the quality of health care for future generations by providing scholarship opportunities to students in their service area.

Dr. Reuben Meland was the first college president and served from 1940 to 1970. This scholarship was established by his son, James Meland, because his father not only embodied the philosophy of inclusion and opportunity for all, but also the promotion of excellence.

Gail and Phillip Minerich established this endowment fund in 2013 to support talented, yet financially challenged students in their desire to further their education. Gail was a teacher in the Austin Public schools for 17 years, and Phillip worked at Hormel Foods...

Workforce Development Scholarships are funded through the Minnesota State Legislature for students studying in high demand career areas with additional matching scholarships provided by local businesses.

This scholarship is in memory of a business owner whose hard work and success was in the transportation arena. The donor was a very dedicated, hard- working, and honest person who knew that business thrives on commitment to the customers, the employees, and the...

One way in which the Riverland Music Department supports its students is by offering Music Talent Grants each year to deserving students. Awards are made on the basis of high school and/or college involvement in music and community activities and by demonstration of...

New Theatre Student Talent Grants are given to new students who are either majors or who plan to participate in the Theatre Department. Scholarships are based on previous experience in high school or community theatre or a developing interest in theatre at the...