It is the intention of this fund to support students who may have encountered barriers to pay for their own education. “I had to earn money for my own schooling, and I know what a hardship this was,” stated Mr. Adams. This scholarship is intended to support: 1st generation college, BiPOC, Refugee and/or new Immigrants, and those with a persistent affordability gap.

• Current Senior at Willmar High School or Willmar ALC
• GPA: 2.0 or higher
• Planning to attend: Two or four year US-based college in any major (full-time enrollment)