Ron was the Mobile Sim Lab Coordinator at Ridgewater when he passed away in 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Ron was instrumental in creating and launching the Code Blue training curriculum and the Critical Care Paramedic program. This scholarship honors Ron’s...

The Saturday Night Cruiser’s Car Club of Hutchinson has funded scholarships for Ridgewater students since 2004. Originally set up to provide a scholarship to students enrolled in an Automotive program, the scholarship now gives to a student enrolled in any program on...

Shane received his Welding degree from Ridgewater in 2005. He was an active outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and riding his Harley. He was very good at fixing things and loved lending a helping hand to those in need. When Shane...

Established to honor Richard Siksne and Ray Adams by their wives, Norma Siksne and Elaine Adams. The scholarship is awarded to a Machine Tool student.

Established over 30 years ago, the Staff Technical scholarship was funded by technical college faculty to provide scholarships to students enrolled in a technical program at the college.

Stearns Electric Association is a member-owned electric cooperative. Since 1937, Stearns Electric Association has provided electricity and related products and services to nearly 25,000 members in six central Minnesota counties including Stearns, Todd, Morrison,...

Steve Nelson was a member of the Willmar Area Emergency Radio Club in 1984 when he passed away from injuries sustained in an explosion at the Lake Lillian Elevator. His friends, family, and club members established this scholarship in his memory and is given to a 2nd...

Steve served as the Maintenance Supervisor for ACMC for 20+ years and for Central Sheet Metal for 22 years prior to that retiring from ACMC in 2007. This scholarship was established by his wife, Marlys, after his death in 2008 from malignant mesothelioma; it is...

The Success scholarship is awarded to students on both campuses who are enrolled in any program, who maintain a mimimum 3.0 GPA, and who have successfully completed at least one semester of credits.

Today’s Women of Hutchinson is a non-profit women’s organization seeking to support the community. It is made up of 25+ members that volunteer and support many worthy causes including scholarships at Hutchinson High School and at Ridgewater.

This scholarship is in memory of Todd, a student at Ridgewater who passed away in an accident in 2002. The scholarship was established by family and friends for students enrolled in an Agriculture program.

The Trustee scholarship is awarded in recognition of academic excellence and success among students who have never had the opportunity to pursue a higher education or who have been away from college 6 years or more.

The VFW traces its roots back to when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or...

Funded by faculty, staff and other community donations, the Veterinary Technology scholarships support outstanding students enrolled in this program.

All Ridgewater College students enrolled in the Veterinary Technology program are members of the VTA. This campus club provides a scholarship every semester to a Vet Tech student / VTA member who has demonstrated excellence in the classroom.

At Walt’s customer satisfaction is top priority. Walt’s provides full-service attention and friendly assistance to all of their customers. Located at the corner of Willmar Avenue & 1st Street South, Walt’s offer fuel, and snacks, in-and-out oil changes, plus car...

The Agriculture Committee of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce provides scholarships to Agriculture students who have been involved in 4-H or FFA.

Organized in 1980, the Willmar Car Club continues to promote the preservation and enjoyment of collector vehicles. The Club has approximately 140 family or individual memberships totaling over 300 members. The Annual Show on the third Sunday of May attracts over 300...

In 1920, S.B. Chapin founded Willmar Electric Service upon three principles: make quality electrical installations, offer a fair and reasonable price for those services, and treat everyone – clients and employees – with integrity and respect. Four generations later,...

Since 1898, the F.O.E. has played a key role in the creation of Mother’s Day, Social Security, Medicare and more thanks to a dedicated membership base working daily throughout the United States and Canada to help friends and neighbors in need. Everyday, in their more...

Funded by donations from Liberal Arts faculty, this scholarship goes to students enrolled in the Liberal Arts program on the Willmar Campus seeking an AA degree and who intend to transfer to a 4-year college or university.

The Willmar Noon Lions Club was chartered on September 13, 1940 and is one of 45,000+ Lions Clubs in over 202 countries doing volunteer work, helping, leading, planning and supporting. They serve the community in many ways, including: sign programs, health programs,...

WIN Women Inspiring and Networking develops the professional, business, and leadership potential of women on all levels through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill-building, and economic empowerment programs and projects around the world. The Willmar chapter...