Janet and Jim Boettcher Memorial Scholarship
Civil service careers offer individuals the unique opportunity to contribute to their communities and make a lasting impact on society. These careers span a wide range of fields, from government roles that shape policies and provide essential public services to emergency responders who save lives and protect communities. Whether serving as firefighters, EMTs, police officers, Coast Guard members, or working in public administration, civil service professionals play a vital role in the well-being and safety of others.
This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Janet and Jim Boettcher by supporting students nationwide who are passionate about pursuing careers in civil service. Janet and Jim dedicated their lives to public service. Janet served as City Clerk and managed the Becker Food Shelf for over 30 years, while Jim worked in City Water and Maintenance and served over 30 years as a volunteer firefighter and Becker Fire Department Chief. Together they leave a legacy of dedication and care.
Any high school student in Minnesota who is interested in a civil service career such as but not limited to local government, firefighting, emergency medical services (EMT/EMS), first response, law enforcement, the Coast Guard, and other public service roles is eligible to apply. Special consideration will be given to those applicants from Becker High School in Minnesota.
How do you hope to make a meaningful impact on others through your future career in civil service? Describe the specific role you aspire to pursue—whether in government, emergency response, public safety, or another civil service field—and explain how your work will contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities. What inspired you to choose this path, and what difference do you hope to make?
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May 2025
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The application deadline is Apr 22, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 23, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 23, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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