BROOKINGS, SD, June 8, 2022 – First Bank & Trust is passionate about education, for both their employees and their customers. Education is a pathway to the future. As leaders in our community, First Bank & Trust takes pride in assisting tomorrow’s leaders with the tools they need to succeed. First Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been selected as 2022 Community Scholarship winners:
• Luke Bielfeldt (Brookings) - University of North Texas for Jazz Studies
• Tristina Ting (Brookings) - University of Minnesota–Twin Cities for Environmental Science
• Jillian Edblad (Cambridge, MN) - St. Olaf College for Theatre & Psychology
• Elijah Isais (Canton) - Grand Canyon University for Biology with a Pre-Physician’s Assistant Emphasis
• Mikkel Paulson (East Bethel, MN) - Eckerd College for Environmental Science
• Lauren Fick (Garretson) - South Dakota State University for Electrical Engineering
• Mallorie Schultz (Madison) - Augustana University for Nursing
• Nicholas Batchelor (Milbank) - Augustana University for Biology
• Korbin Leddy (Milbank) - South Dakota State University for Agricultural Business
• Wylie Mursu (Milbank) - South Dakota State University for Exercise Science
• Savanna Osowski (Milbank) - Augustana University for Computer Science/Software Engineering
• Jordan Elizabeth Clay (New Prague, MN) - University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire for Environmental Science
• Kaitlyn Draper (Pipestone, MN) - University of Nebraska–Lincoln for Nutrition & Health Sciences - Pre-Med
• William Schmitt (Roseville, MN) - Southern Methodist University for Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting
• Annika Quamen (Sioux Falls) - Northwestern College, Iowa, for Actuarial Sciences
• Blayne Verhey (Sioux Falls) - South Dakota State University for Mathematics
• Carley Landmark (Toronto/White) - South Dakota State University for Exercise Science
• Bodhi Brady (Vermillion) - South Dakota State University for Pharmacy or Pre-Med
• Collin Dingsor (Watertown) - University of Sioux Falls for History/Secondary Education
Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship for college expenses. “This year’s recipients have demonstrated excellence in both the classroom and in their various activities,” said Kevin Tetzlaff, President and Chief Operating Officer of First Bank & Trust. “It’s an honor to provide each of these talented individuals with our scholarship.”
The recipients will start or continue their postsecondary education at the above-mentioned institutions in the fall. Congratulations to all and best of luck!
