Scholarship Opportunities
The Kandiyohi community does a great job supporting those attending higher education. The following scholarships are available. Please note that these scholarships are awarded by different organizations, and applicants are encouraged to apply for each opportunity for which they qualify.
James L. Strouth Memorial Scholarship
Jim Strouth was an active member of the Kandiyohi community and belonged to the Kandiyohi Men’s Club, Kandiyohi Businessmen’s Association, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He spent countless hours volunteering for his church and community events. Jim was proud of the Kandiyohi community and had a deep commitment to his bank customers and the surrounding farming area.
He passed away on February 24, 2021. An annual scholarship of $1,000 is awarded in his memory.
This scholarship is open to a college or trade school student with a strong GPA and an interest in the Kandiyohi community or local agriculture.
Winner announced: Friday, June 12, 2026, during Kandi is Dandy Days.
Kandiyohi Area Business Association Scholarship
The Kandiyohi Area Business Association awards a $500 scholarship to students—not just high school seniors—who are attending higher education from the Kandiyohi community.
Applications are available at Harvest Bank or by contacting:
Jennifer Wattnem
Email: [email protected]
Deadline: June 7
Winner announced: Saturday, June 13, 2026, during Kandi is Dandy Days.
Since 1987, the Kandiyohi Men’s Club, now known as the Kandiyohi Community Club, has awarded a $500 scholarship to a high school senior living in the former Whittier School District.
Beginning in 2015, a second $500 scholarship was added thanks to a donation from the former Kandiyohi Co-Op Elevator.
Recipients are selected based on community involvement, volunteer experience, academic achievement, and extracurricular activities.
The scholarships will be announced Friday, June 12, during Kandi is Dandy Days. The application deadline is June 7 at 5:00 PM.
All high school seniors from the former Whittier School District are encouraged to apply.
