American Association of University Women-AAUW is dedicated to the advancement of education and continues to break through barriers to improve educational opportunities for women and girls. AAUW is one of the world�s largest sources of funding to ensure that women and...

American Association of University Women-AAUW is dedicated to the advancement of education and continues to break through barriers to improve educational opportunities for women and girls. AAUW is one of the world�s largest sources of funding to ensure that women and...

Ronda Kanne and Troy Stegenga, the children of Albert and LaBonna, funded this scholarship to honor their parents.

American Association of University Women-AAUW is dedicated to the advancement of education and continues to break through barriers to improve educational opportunities for women and girls. AAUW is one of the world’s largest sources of funding to ensure that women and...

The Albert Lea Business & Professional Women’s Club established the Bertha Weiks Scholarship. Bertha taught in the elementary schools in Maple Island and Albert Lea. After retiring, she returned to Ramsey school in Albert Lea to teach a special education class. ...

The Donita King scholarship was originated in her memory by the Albert Lea Business & Professional Women’s Club. Donita had served with the BPW as President and S.E. Minnesota District Director. The Business and Professional Women�s (BPW) Foundation encourages...

The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Ambassadors are a group of local business people giving back to our community. Each week they welcome new businesses to the community as well as celebrate additions or expansions to existing businesses. The...

The Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Chamber Ambassadors are a group of local business people giving back to our community. Each week they welcome new businesses to the community as well as celebrate additions or expansions to existing businesses. The...

For many years the Albert Lea Gala raised funds to assist individuals who desire a higher quality of life through improved employment as a result of higher education. This event connected people who believe in Riverland Community College and the foundation. Their...

Since 1939, Kiwanians have supported projects to extend their reach within their communities and establish their legacies. The Albert Lea Noon Kiwanis Club provides this scholarship to support Albert Lea residents with achievement of their education goals at...

The Lions Club are best known for fighting blindness, but also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry, aiding seniors and the disabled and supporting local children and schools through...

Al Mayotte served as the coordinator and primary instructor of the Human Services program at Riverland Community College for many years. He retired in May of 2002, yet he still remains committed to the success of Riverland and to the development of the future of our...

The Riverland Alumni Endowed Scholarship arose from our alumni investing in their alma mater to continue the tradition of excellence they enjoyed at Riverland. The Alumni & Friends who have contributed to this scholarship take pride knowing that their gifts...

Annabell Mae Benson was born July 7, 1930 in Blackduck, Minnesota. She was a graduate of Blackduck High School, and went on to earn her teaching degree from Bemidji State. Her entire teaching career has been in Minnesota public education. She began in Williams,...

The Austin Area Retired Educators Association had its beginning in 1970 with 20 retired teachers from the Austin public schools. Since then it has expanded their membership to include all school employees in the Austin area. Many of the 100 members volunteer...

The Austin Area Chamber Ladies have held their Ladies Night Out for 25 years. This is a social fundraiser for women in business with a portion of the proceeds dedicated to scholarships at Riverland for non-traditional female students.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Austin Early Risers is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. The Austin...

The Austin Police Officer Association was established in 1998 to support community needs in Austin. Funds were generously given by Austin Police Officers for the last 24 years and many worthy causes have been recipients of donations through the Austin Police Officer...

Austin Rotary Club consists of more than 100 business and community leaders. They are funded through member dues and fundraiser’s like their annual chicken and corn feed. The Austin Rotary Club annually support several community initiatives and organizations, such...

The Riverland Community College Automotive Service Technology program is ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) accredited and has strong ties to the automotive industry and their advisory committee. This Program is a hands-on program designed to give students...

Belita Schindler has been a longtime supporter of the Riverland Community College Carpentry program.  She has been a dedicated member of the Carpentry advisory committee for many years.  Because of Belita’ s passion for the carpentry program and she and her husband...

The Beta Sigma Phi-Xi Kappa Chapter established this scholarship in 2011 to support non-traditional women from Mower County pursuing an education at Riverland Community College to enhance their career . Beta Sigma Phi is an international non-academic sorority...

In 2010, the Riverland Bikers of Student Success (BOSS) celebrated its 10th anniversary and has awarded 30 student scholarships. This past year, the BOSS became an endowed scholarship and will be a benefit to many students as they ride on into the future.

Cargill Value Added Meats-Retail in Albert Lea is dedicated to encouraging academic excellence and the pursuit of higher education. Cargill will be providing a $500 annual scholarship to assist a diverse individual who desires a higher education in the industrial...

The Carlson Memorial Scholarship was originated in memory of Jerry Carlson, professor of political science, geography and sociology at Riverland Community College from 1967 until his death in April of 1996.

Compeer Financial is coordinating and providing scholarships through the Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence

Cynthia Wiese Scholarship was established by Dr. Steve Wiese & their sons after her death from a 2 year battle with cancer at the age of 45. Cynthia received her BS in nursing and her masters in nursing along with certification as a nurse practitioner. Cynthia was...