The following area residents who attend the University of Minnesota, Morris received scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year.
From Eden Valley
Heather Anderson is the recipient of the Mary Jo Kwako Scholarship. This scholarship was established by the friends and family of the late Mary Jo Kwako, a UMM student from 1965 to 1968. Recipients are UMM students who demonstrate academic merit.
Kayla Coulter is the recipient of the Bridgford Orvis Scholarship. The Bridgford Orvis Scholarship was established by Betty Bridgford Orvis and husband Robert Orvis, Sr. in memory of Betty?Äôs parents, Roy and May Bridgford. Roy was an instructor in agronomy and soils at the University of Minnesota West Central School of Agriculture from 1918 until 1956. This scholarship is awarded based on academic merit.
Deborah Holdvogt is the recipient of the UMM Alumni Association Scholarship. Many UMM alumni make contributions to the Morris Scholarship Fund through alumni annual giving. Through their collective efforts, they have made it possible for students to receive scholarships based on academic merit.