Nathaniel Drees Scholarship
Nathaniel Drees was known for his deep love for family and friends and his enthusiasm for being part of his school community. He was preparing to enter his senior year at Kingsland High School, where he participated in football, track, and choir. His love of music and dedication to singing were recognized when he was recently selected to represent Kingsland in the Minnesota All-State Honor Choir.
On August 16, 2026, just one day before his 17th birthday, Nathaniel passed away from injuries sustained in an ATV accident. His family remembers him as a bright, loving son and brother who would do anything for the people he cared about. His kindness, friendships, and involvement in his community left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
The Nathaniel Drees Memorial Scholarship was created to honor his life and carry his memory forward. Through this scholarship, Nathaniel's legacy will continue to make a difference by supporting a graduating senior at Kingsland Junior/Senior High School in Spring Valley, Minnesota, as they pursue their educational goals and prepare for the next chapter of their lives.
If you are a graduating senior at Kingsland Junior/Senior High School in Minnesota, we encourage you to apply!
We want to hear about your educational journey, your hopes and ambitions for the future, and the people who have made a meaningful impact on your life. Most importantly, we invite you to share how Nathaniel has impacted you and what his memory means to you.
You can apply by sharing your goals for the future, how your education has shaped those goals, and how Nathaniel has impacted your life.
Tell us about your educational journey and how your experiences have shaped your goals and aspirations for the future. What do you hope to accomplish through your continued education?
We would also love to hear about the impact Nathaniel had on your life. Share a memory, experience, or lesson that has stayed with you and explain how knowing Nathaniel has influenced you.
There is no right or wrong answer. We simply want to hear your story, your dreams for the future, and what Nathaniel's life and friendship have meant to you.
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The application deadline is Apr 7, 2027. Winners will be announced on May 7, 2027.
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The winner will be publicly announced on May 7, 2027. 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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