2024 Community Foundation Scholars
Celebrating Tomorrow's Leaders
They are dedicated to excellence, committed to their communities, and motivated to create a brighter, stronger tomorrow.
Meet our 2024 scholars.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation holds more than 70 scholarship funds established by donors who are passionate about the power of education.
Choose a scholarship from the list below to meet the 2024 recipient(s).
Hannah DeHoogh-Kliewer
- Current School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine
- Program: Medicine
- Career Goals: Medical Doctor
Mateo Kleinhans, Alcester-Hudson High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Aviation
- Career Goals: Commercial Pilot
Baily Teveldal, Baltic High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Crookston
- Anticipated Major: Sports Science
- Career Goals: Registered Dietitian
Ella Peterson, Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Elementary Education
- Career Goals: Guidance Counselor
Duyen Nguyen, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Anticipated Major: Entrepreneurial Management
- Career Goals: "My future aspiration is to be a CEO of my own business one day."
Alexa Maopraseuth, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Anticipated Major: Biology
- Career Goals: Family Physician or Dermatologist
Carter Locy, Sioux Falls Jefferson High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Human Biology
- Career Goals: Pre-Med
Hannah Hageman, Brandon Valley High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Political Science
- Career Goals: Attorney
Alanna Smith, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Biochemistry
- Career Goals: Doctor
Brenda Khatthanam, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Microbiology
- Career Goals: Infectious Disease Doctor
Grace Fromknecht, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Music Education
- Career Goals: Music Teacher or Professor
Hannah Hageman, Brandon Valley High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Political Science
- Career Goals: Attorney
James Bruns, Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Construction Management
- Career Goals: Construction Business
John Mortrude, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Government
- Career Goals: Attorney
Natalie Haase, Parker High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Agricultural Business
- Career Goals: TBD
Samuel Prairie, Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University University
- Anticipated Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Career Goals: Engineer
Shelby Welbig, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Career Goals: OB/GYN Sonographer
Blake Leiferman, Kimball High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Agriculture Business/Agriculture Marketing
- Career Goals: TBD
Tatum Tyrrell, Kimball High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Anticipated Major: Computer Engineering
- Career Goals: TBD
Elly Doering, Alcester-Hudson High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Pre-Veterinary/Animal Science
- Career Goals: Veterinarian
Alexa Johnson, Brandon Valley High School
- Future Plans: Northern State University
- Anticipated Major: Music Education
- Career Goals: High School Band or Choir Teacher
Rachel Koeppe, Rosholt High School
- Future Plans: Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Anticipated Major: Art Education/Art Therapy
- Career Goals: Art Therapist at a Hospital or Assisted Living Activities Director
Faith Gaye, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Nursing
- Career Goals: CRNA or Nurse Practitioner
Cloee Reding, Canton High School
- Future Plans: Northwestern College
- Anticipated Major: Social Work
- Career Goals: TBD
Elijah Anderson, Canton High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Business
- Career Goals: Small Business Owner
Allison Hill, Rapid City Christian School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Career Goals: Speech Language Pathology
Anika Main, Belle Fourche High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Anticipated Major: Chemical Engineering
- Career Goals: Chemical Engineer
Trevor Johnson, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Civil Engineering
- Career Goals: Civil Engineer
Mason Tschetter, Doland High School
- Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Agriculture
- Career Goals: Farmer
Danica Rozeboom, Canton High School
- Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Licensed Practical Nursing
- Career Goals: Pediatric Nurse
Matthew Anderson, Canton High School
- Future Plans: Mount Marty University
- Anticipated Major: Business Administration
- Career Goals: Health Care Administrator
Elly Doering, Alcester-Hudson High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Pre-Veterinary/Animal Science
- Career Goals: Veterinarian
Duyen Nguyen, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Anticipated Major: Entrepreneurial Management
- Career Goals: "My future aspiration is to be CEO of my own business one day."
Gabriel Prairie, Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Computer Science
- Career Goals: TBD
Halle Uphoff, Dell Rapids Public High School
- Future Plans: Black Hills State University
- Anticipated Major: Theater/Creative Writing
- Career Goals: TBD
Natalie Becker, Canistota High School
- Future Plans: Buena Vista University
- Anticipated Major: Accounting/Finance
- Career Goals: Financial Manager
Samuel Prairie, Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Career Goals: Engineer
Anna Bisbee, Groton Area High School
- Future Plans: Northern State University
- Anticipated Major: K-12 Music Education
- Career Goals: Music Teacher
Payton Colter, Harrisburg High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Studio Arts and Business Administration
- Career Goals: Creative Director
Joshua Jackson
- Current School: Purdue University
- Major: Aerospace Financial Analysis
- Career Goals: Airline Finance/Operations
Kennedy Hansen-Essem
- Current School: University of Sioux Falls
- Major: Elementary Education
- Career Goals: Elementary School Teacher
Felix Irancunguye, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Mechatronics
- Career Goals: TBD
Alexander Poitra, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Accounting or Actuarial Science
- Career Goals: TBD
Hadlie Groen, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: Creighton University
- Anticipated Major: Occupational Therapy
- Career Goals: Occupational Therapist
Matthew Krueger, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: Vanderbilt University
- Anticipated Major: Biochemistry
- Career Goals: Medical Professional
Nolan Davis, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Cyber Operations
- Career Goals: Cyber Security
Savanna Stimpert, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: TBD
- Career Goals: TBD
Anthony Herberg, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Education
- Career Goals: History Teacher and Soccer Coach
Elliott Morehead, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls
- Anticipated Major: Business
- Career Goals: Nonprofit Leader
Luke Schoolmeester, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Architecture
- Career Goals: Professional Architect
Hannah Anhalt, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: TBD
- Career Goals: TBD
John Mortrude, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Government
- Career Goals: Attorney
Elizabeth Russell, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Dental Hygiene
- Career Goals: Dental Hygiene
Mohamud Ibrahim, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Business Administration
- Career Goals: Realtor Agent
Jenisha Gurung, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Business Administration
- Career Goals: "I would love to open up a Nepali dance studio someday."
Sureh San, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Computer Science and Machine Learning
- Career Goals: AI Engineer
Tabila Kela, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Anticipated Major: Business
- Career Goals: TBD
Kennedy Hansen-Essem
- Current School: University of Sioux Falls
- Major: Elementary Education
- Career Goals: Elementary School Teacher
Mason Tschetter, Doland High School
- Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Agriculture
- Career Goals: Farmer
Alexandra Juhnke, Harrisburg High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: General Studies with Focus on Radiology
- Career Goals: Radiologic Technician
Brock Ellingson, Tea Area High School
- Future Plans: Northern State University
- Anticipated Major: Digital Media
- Career Goals: TBD
Lucy Zomer, Canton High School
- Future Plans: University of Sioux Falls
- Anticipated Major: Nursing
- Career Goals: TBD
Maggie McKeown, Harrisburg High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Nursing
- Career Goals: Neonatal or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Siyanne Redda, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Harvard University
- Anticipated Major: Neuroscience
- Career Goals: Neurologist
Sureh San, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Computer Science and Machine Learning
- Career Goals: AI Engineer
Cassidy Steever, Lennox High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Nursing
- Career Goals: Nurse at Sanford Health
Elijah Homan, Lennox High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Data Science
- Career Goals: Data Scientist
Lauren Grinde, Tri-Valley High School
- Future Plans: Mount Marty University
- Anticipated Major: Nursing
- Career Goals: Nurse Practitioner
Siyanne Redda, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Harvard University
- Anticipated Major: Neuroscience
- Career Goals: Neurologist
Ella Peterson, Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Elementary Education
- Career Goals: Guidance Counselor
Grady Bott, Huron High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Anticipated Major: Electrical Engineering
- Career Goals: Engineer
Brock Ellingson, Tea Area High School
- Future Plans: Northern State University
- Anticipated Major: Digital Media
- Career Goals: TBD
Jennifer Argueta Castillo, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Medical Lab Science
- Career Goals: TBD
Anna Leuning, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: Belmont University
- Anticipated Major: Music Business
- Career Goals: Manager of an Artist or Lawyer for Copyright Law
Baily Teveldal, Baltic High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Crookston
- Anticipated Major: Sports Science
- Career Goals: Registered Dietitian
Jason Fisher, Douglas High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Morris
- Anticipated Major: Exercise Science
- Career Goals: TBD
Audrey Akkerman, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: Stanford University
- Anticipated Major: Linguistics and Spanish
- Career Goals: Lawyer
Hayden Groos, Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School
- Future Plans: Northwestern College
- Anticipated Major: Biology/Pre-Health Professions
- Career Goals: Emergency Room Doctor
Jessalynn Olsen, Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Human Biology
- Career Goals: Medical Field
Johnny Skyberg, Sioux Falls Christian
- Future Plans: Grand Canyon University
- Anticipated Major: Exercise Science
- Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Michaele Gebremedehine, Sioux Falls Jefferson High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Biology
- Career Goals: Researcher
Taya Swier, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Exercise Science
- Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Avery Ostrem, Tea Area High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Pre-Pharmacy
- Career Goals: Pharmacist
Jaci Stemwedel, Brandon Valley High School
- Future Plans: Northern State University
- Anticipated Major: Elementary and Special Education
- Career Goals: Teacher
Elly Doering, Alcester-Hudson High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Pre-Veterinary/Animal Science
- Career Goals: Veterinarian
Duyen Nguyen, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Anticipated Major: Entrepreneurial Management
- Career Goals: "My future aspiration is to be CEO of my own business one day."
Elly Doering, Alcester-Hudson High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Pre-Veterinary/Animal Science
- Career Goals: Veterinarian
Arthur Benoit, Canton High School
- Future Plans: University of Nebraska Lincoln
- Anticipated Major: Pre-Med
- Career Goals: Physician
Jordan Van De Stroet, Canton High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Agricultural Education
- Career Goals: Agriculture Teacher
Anna Johnson, Aberdeen Central High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Dairy Production and Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Career Goals: Large Animal Veterinarian
Anthony Herberg, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Education
- Career Goals: History Teacher and Soccer Coach
Braeden Benda, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Aviation/Professional Fixed-Wing Pilot
- Career Goals: Cargo Pilot (UPS)
Maria Leon Francisco, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Land Surveying
- Career Goals: TBD
Quinn Hawley, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Electrician
- Career Goals: Electrician
Shayla Welbig, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Dental Assisting
- Career Goals: "I plan on working in a dental or orthodontist office after I complete my program."
Shelby Welbig, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Career Goals: OB/GYN Sonographer
Angela Panic, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Kinesiology
- Career Goals: Physiatry
Jennifer Argueta Castillo, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Medical Lab Science
- Career Goals: TBD
Mohamed Muse, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Cyber Operations
- Career Goals: Cyber Security
Natalie Berg, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Anticipated Major: English
- Career Goals: Editor
Sophia Godwin, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Dental Hygiene
- Career Goals: TBD
Bailey Monson
- Current School: University of South Dakota
- Major: General Studies
- Career Goals: Estimator
Jefferson Michael, Sioux Falls Jefferson High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: Business Management
- Career Goals: "Create my own company that will help solve people's daily problems."
Mohamud Ibrahim, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Business Administration
- Career Goals: Realtor Agent
Yazmin Kennedy, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Anticipated Major: TBD
- Career Goals: Lawyer
Kennedi Cooper, Bancroft-Rosalie Public School
- Current School: University of Nebraska Omaha
- Major: Psychology and Neuroscience/Pre-Med
- Career Goals: Psychiatrist
Mya Watkins, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Elementary Education
- Career Goals: Elementary Teacher
Lexi Nichols, West Central High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Agricultural Business
- Career Goals: Agricultural Sales and Agronomy
Jaci Stemwedel, Brandon Valley High School
- Future Plans: Northern State University
- Anticipated Major: Elementary and Special Education
- Career Goals: Teacher
Kaitlyn Crawford
- Current School: Augustana University
- Major: Education and History
- Career Goals: Teacher
James Bruns, Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Construction Management
- Career Goals: Construction Business
Sutton Williams, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Electrical Construction
- Career Goals: Electrician
Andy Van Surksum
- Current School: University of Sioux Falls
- Major: Accounting
- Career Goals: Tax Accountant and Financial Planner
Avery Ostrem, Tea Area High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Pre-Pharmacy
- Career Goals: Pharmacist
Brayden Cambier, Tea Area High School
- Future Plans: Northern State University
- Anticipated Major: Music Education
- Career Goals: Music Professor
Haley Korver, Tea Area High School
- Future Plans: Lake Area Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Physical Therapy Assistant
- Career Goals: Art Therapist at a Hospital or Assisted Living Activities Director
Brandon Pimentel, Colman-Egan High School
- Future Plans: Southeast Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Computer Programming
- Career Goals: TBD
Halle Huss, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Business Economics
- Career Goals: TBD
Sutton Williams, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Mitchell Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Electrical Construction
- Career Goals: Electrician
Sutton Williams, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Mitchell Technical College
- Anticipated Major: Electrical Construction
- Career Goals: Electrician
Chezaray Martinez, Canton High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota State University
- Anticipated Major: Human Development and Family Studies
- Career Goals: Child Life Specialist
MaKenna Laleman, Canton High School
- Future Plans: Southwest Minnesota State University
- Anticipated Major: Elementary Education
- Career Goals: Teacher
Alexa Maopraseuth, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Anticipated Major: Biology
- Career Goals: Family Physician or Dermatologist
Matthew Krueger, Sioux Falls Lincoln High School
- Future Plans: Vanderbilt University
- Anticipated Major: Biochemistry
- Career Goals: Medical Professional
Siyanne Redda, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: Harvard University
- Anticipated Major: Neuroscience
- Career Goals: Neurologist
Andy Van Surksum
- Current School: University of Sioux Falls
- Major: Accounting
- Career Goals: Tax Accountant and Financial Planner
Angela Panic, Sioux Falls Washington High School
- Future Plans: University of South Dakota
- Anticipated Major: Kinesiology
- Career Goals: Physiatry
Kendra Johnson
- Current School: University of Sioux Falls
- Major: Theology and Youth Ministry
- Career Goals: Student Ministry Pastor
Hannah Anhalt, Dell Rapids High School
- Future Plans: Augustana University
- Anticipated Major: TBD
- Career Goals: TBD
Caden Selby, Faith High School
- Future Plans: Bemidji State University
- Anticipated Major: Computer Science
- Career Goals: TBD
Skylar Vig, Faith High School
- Future Plans: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Anticipated Major: Chemical Engineering
- Career Goals: Data Analyst