Janet and Jim Boettcher Memorial Scholarship
Civil service careers offer individuals the unique opportunity to be part of something bigger than themselves and to make a difference in the lives of others.
From serving in the government and creating policies that benefit the community to working in emergency services and saving lives and beyond, civil service positions are some of the most impactful in the world.
This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Janet and Jim Boettcher by supporting students who are pursuing careers in civil service. Janet and Jim served as City Clerk and in City Water and Maintenance, for a combined 45 years. Janet also managed the Becker Food Shelf for over 30 years, while Jim served over 30 years as a volunteer fire fighter and Becker Fire Department Chief.
Any high school student at Becker High School in Minnesota may apply for this scholarship if they’re interested in civil service, but special consideration will be given to those interested in careers in local government, firefighting, or related industries.
To apply, write a short essay telling us how you hope to help others through your future career.
How do you hope to impact people through your future career?
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The application deadline is Apr 1, 2025. Winners will be announced on May 1, 2025.
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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 1, 2025. 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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