Special to the Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Youth Foundation is accepting applications for scholarships from the Class of 2026. Students who plan to further their education in two or three-year programs that are in vocational, technical or medical fields are urged to apply. Applications are available from the high school guidance counselors.
The scholarships are funded by $30 yearly memberships paid by individuals, businesses and organizations in and serving Guthrie County.
Directors of the Foundation are: Forrest Schnobrich of Casey, president; Luann Waldo of Panora, secretary/treasurer; Matt Pearey of Guthrie Center; Pam Grow of Bagley and Lori Christensen of Stuart. The directors are responsible for soliciting memberships and are collecting the annual fees now.
There were 21 scholarship applications for 2025. Seventeen students were selected to receive awards. The Eddie McCartney Memorial Scholarships of $250 for eight medical students will receive $100 from Guthrie County Youth Foundation for a total award of $350. Nine students will receive Guthrie County Youth Foundation scholarships of $400.
Selected for scholarships from the class of 2025 were:
Adair Casey/Guthrie Center
- Belle Fagan – $350
- William Kading – $400
- Shay Lemke – $400
- Blaise Tallman – $400
- Ashton J. Zekucia – $400
Coon Rapids-Bayard
- Ely Booth – $400
- Tyler Mohr – $400
- Jayden Winters – $400
Panorama
- Laine Christie – $400
- Gabriella Gaffney – $350
- Faith Recker – $350
- Sawyer Simmons – $400
- Arilyn Steenblock – $350
West Central Valley
- Brooklyn Easter – $350
- Cierra Kinzie – $350
- Taylor Ommen – $350
- Rylee Saffeels – $350
The scholarships will be paid in early 2026 following the submission to Waldo of successful completion of the first semester of college.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact one of the directors.