Recipients - Greater Denfeld Foundation

From the Greater Denfeld Foundation

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING RECIPIENTS!

Each year, the Greater Denfeld Foundation’s Scholarship Committees select over 50 students for recognition. The majority are awarded four-year renewable scholarships, so at any given time there are more than 150 scholars studying with the support of the GDF. Below are the award winners from 2025 back to 2023.

Class of 2025 Recipients

MARIE SALTWICK SCHOLARSHIP

$3,000 | RENEWABLE

Deborah Anderson,

Brock Bauer

Evan Bulthuis

Kayla Franke

Haylee Knutson

Cayley Larsen

Benjamin Martin

Larisa Miller

Maria Oppelt

Joshua Rock

John Scott

Benjamin Senich

Jordyn Sershon

Benjamin Snedker

Gracen Watts

ARMOND HAUGE SCHOLARSHIP

$3,000 | RENEWABLE

Ethan Ames

Kate Christner

Libby Elliott

Madelin Frazer

Hannah Freberg

Regine Frederick

Lola Garcia

Annika Gjovik

Kimora Johnson-Maki

Mason Johnson

Reagan Kern

Holly Magariner

Madison Mattson

Adam McGrew

Julia Miletich

Tristin Nephew

Wesley Nurminen

Meadow O’Leary

Willow Olker

Celeste Reich

Aviana Schmaltz

Kirn Singh

Alana Steel

Molly Tusken

Gavin Zigich

Mark & Ina Myles Scholarship

$3,000 | RENEWABLE

Cole Abernethy

Amelia Gauss

Alexandra Garcia Kokotovich

Trinity Nordberg

GREATER DENFELD FOUNDATION "LEADERS FOR LIFE" AWARD

$5,000

Cole Abernethy

Libby Elliot

Willow Olker

Joshua Rock

Greater Denfeld Foundation Linda Soderstrom Service Award

$2,000

Regine Frederick

Greater Denfeld Foundation Mark Overland Performing Arts Award

$2,000

Reagan Kern

Stephanie Fehringer STEM Award

$2,000

Mason Johnson

Greater Denfeld Foundation Health Science Award

$2,000

Evan Bulthuis

Greater Denfeld Foundation BEA Award

$2,000

Maria Oppelt

Greater Denfeld Foundation Trades Award

$2,000

Deborah Anderson

GREATER DENFELD FOUNDATION "HUNTER OF THE YEAR" AWARD

$2,000

Natalia Williams

Darin Cannon Memorial Scholarship

$1,250

Molly Tusken

Kelly Kreager Ackerman Scholarship

$1,000

Hannah Freberg

G. Dell Daedo Leadership Award

$1,000

Tristin Nephew

Jordyn Sershon

Richard Jukich Scholarship

$1,000

Larissa Miller

Matt Kero #4 Memorial Scholarship

$2,004

Ben Senich

Cayley Larsen

Americo “Mertz” Mortorelli Scholarship

$1,000

Annika Gjovik

Class of 2024 Recipients

MARIE SALTWICK SCHOLARSHIP

$3,000 | RENEWABLE

Faith Cabrera

Destiny Corrigan

Isabelle Cullen Luoma

Alyssa Doyle

Jonah Engebretson

Jacob Feiro

William Foldesi

Carter Hill

Gracie Johnson

Elena Matson

Ella Mattonen

Luke Rosholt

Keziah Pop

Anna Pozniak

Taylor Shykes

Tanya Singh

ARMOND HAUGE SCHOLARSHIP

$3,000 | RENEWABLE

Noah Abernethy

Aidan Altona

Addison Bartling

Milla Beldo

Marley Bugbee

Courtney Carson

Jackson Chederquist

Olivia Christner

Aubrey Decker

Madeline Juntunen

Arielle Lautenschlager

Scott Leslie

Devon Orozco

Ryan Palmiotto

Allison Pank

Laelia Sackett

Camryn Seguin

Sarah Shaffer

Tyler Stuart

Ian Tanui

Caddy Taylor

Nolan Udd

Carter Wedin

Adell Wormuth

Audrey Zupec

GREATER DENFELD FOUNDATION "LEADERS FOR LIFE" AWARD

$5,000

Alyssa Doyle

Jake Feiro

Madeline Juntunen

Gina Udd

Greater Denfeld Foundation Linda Soderstrom Service Award

$2,000

William Foldesi

Greater Denfeld Foundation Mark Overland Performing Arts Award

$2,000

Audrey Zupec

Greater Denfeld Foundation STEM Award

$2,000

Addison Bartling

Greater Denfeld Foundation Health Science Award

$2,000

Camryn Seguin

Greater Denfeld Foundation BEA Award

$2,000

Augustus Schauer

Greater Denfeld Foundation Trades Award

$2,000

Noah Abernethy

GREATER DENFELD FOUNDATION "HUNTER OF THE YEAR" AWARD

$2,000

Venus Conway

Darin Cannon Memorial Scholarship

$1,250

Scott Leslie

Kelly Kreager Ackerman Scholarship

$1,000

Cora Kreager

G. Dell Daedo Leadership Award

$1,000

Milla Beldo

Aidan Altona

Richard Jukich Scholarship

$1,000

Laelia Sackett

Matt Kero #4 Memorial Scholarship

$1,604

Ellie Marciniak

Luke Rosholt

Americo “Mertz” Mortorelli Scholarship

$1,000

Ian Tanui

Class of 2023 Recipients

MARIE SALTWICK SCHOLARSHIP

$3,000 | RENEWABLE

Maxine Alander
Ava Anderson
Cody Anderson
Ella Backstrom

Ava Borham

Leah Clark

Gracie Coauette

Sariyah Crawford

Ryan LeMay

Hayden Mann

Grace McCormick

Lacey Osterlund

Keziah Pop

Anna Pozniak

Taylor Shykes

Tanya Singh

Isabella Smelley

Madeline Watts

ARMOND HAUGE SCHOLARSHIP

$3,000 | RENEWABLE

Parker Ahlers

Chase Andersen

Haven Andersen

Kaleb Beack

Ashley Beckrich

Parker Chastey

Sofia DeCambaliza

Aryanna Dewitt

Anna Foldesi

Abby Grafmyre

Augustin Haugen

Karin Hill

Martin Hoffmann

Claire Kloster

Andrew Larson

Olivia Maki

Derek Mayne

Nicholas McGillivray

Madison McKean

Peyton Nelson

Liu Newland

Josephine Nichols

Stylianos Regas

Brayden Rock

Jessica Rose

Thomas Thach

Carter Wegler

Neva Zigich

GREATER DENFELD FOUNDATION AWARD

$4,000

Parker Chastey

Leah Clark

Anna Foldesi

Ryan LeMay

Greater Denfeld Foundation Linda Soderstrom Service Award

$1,000

Sariyah Crawford

Greater Denfeld Foundation Mark Overland Performing Arts Award

$1,000

Lacey Osterlund

Greater Denfeld Foundation STEM Award

$1,000

Ava Anderson

Greater Denfeld Foundation Health Science Award

$1,000

Sophia Ansello

Josephine Nichols

Greater Denfeld Foundation BEA Award

$1,000

Peyton Nelson

Greater Denfeld Foundation Trades Award

$1,000

Sofia DeCambaliza

Darin Cannon Memorial Scholarship

$1,250

Ashley Beckrich

Kelly Kreager Ackerman Scholarship

$1,000

Claire Kloster

G. Dell Daedo Leadership Award

$1,000

Aryanna DeWitt

Neva Zigich

Richard Jukich Scholarship

$1,000

Isabella Smelley

Matt Kero #4 Memorial Scholarship

$1,604

Charles Juntunen

Grace McCormick

Americo “Mertz” Mortorelli Scholarship

$1,000

Andrew Larson

WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY

“This scholarship has continued to allow me to reach my academic and career goals. I recently joined Atland Ventures a student-run venture capital firm at the University which has been an amazing experience. Next school year I look forward to studying abroad for a whole semester in France. None of this would be possible without this scholarship, I continue to be extremely grateful for this opportunity that was given to me.”

Senior high school photo of Elliana Jouppi giving her testimonial for the Greater Denfeld Foundation

Elliana Jouppi, Business Major

“This year I was involved in many fun activities ranging from TAing for a Computer Science II class to becoming the Association of Computing Machinery president at UMD. Thanks to your support I was able to do many exciting clubs and activities while feeling financially secure and not having to stress about my tuition. Thank you!”

Senior high school photo of Xander Schroeder giving his testimonial for the Greater Denfeld Foundation

Xander Schroeder, Computer Science Major

“Seeing everything work out, everything i worked for in order to finally be able to pursue my dream of mastering jazz and continuing the legacy of American classical music, I can't express enough how thankful I am for the opportunities I've been given. I try to sound formal for these things, but for real - thank all of you so much.”

Chase Andersen, Music Major

“Over the past year at Mankato, I've had the wonderful opportunity to fly in some of the most advanced trainers available today. The difference between the planes at Mankato and at the Superior Flying Service where I trained before is incredible. This type of training will be enormously helpful with my career in professional flight.”

Parker Ahlers, Aviation

“Having the scholarship allowed me to focus more on my coursework and not worry about being able to afford to continue my degree, and allowed me to join the university robotics team, which also taught me some useful strategies to apply to my courses. One of the experiences that stuck with me the most was the senior design project. It was a lot of verifying the design, troubleshooting unexpected behaviors, redesigning, more verification, and repeating until all of the issues were solved. It showed me just how much design and redesign goes into a project, and how much time they can take if there are substantial impacts from any outstanding issues with that design iteration.”

Brandon Jahn, Computer Engineering

“… it is hard for me to pinpoint just one experience that stands out as the most noteworthy. In general, the best part of college was the personal growth that I experienced in my confidence and abilities. The scholarships I received allowed me to move away from home for college and this gave me the space I needed to try new things and meet new people. After graduation, I am coming back to Duluth with a greater sense of who I am which will allow me to better serve my community. I would like to express my gratitude for the work that you are doing and the resources you are providing. This allows students to get the education and experience they need in order to be in a position where they can use all of their skills and talents and hopefully make a positive difference in the world!”

Emily Tusken, BS in Nursing