The Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation awarded scholarships to six individuals at the 103rd MFB Annual Meeting on November 19 in Bloomington.

Al Christopherson Foundation Scholarship
The Al Christopherson Scholarship is awarded through the MFB Foundation to students who are juniors, seniors, or in their final year of college. These $500 scholarships are made possible due to the generosity of many individuals and organizations.

Adrienne Lipinski, Meeker County
Adrienne Lipinski of Meeker County received the Al Christopherson Foundation Scholarship. She is the daughter of Randy and Joyce Lipinski of Eden Valley. Lipinski attends South Dakota State University studying agricultural communications

Hannah Neil, Dakota County
Hannah Neil of Dakota County received the Al Christopherson Foundation Scholarship. She is the daughter of Steve and Keely Neil of Northfield. Neil attends South Dakota State University and studies agriculture leadership.

Jaylynn Frandrup, Dakota County
Jayynn Frandrup of Dakota County received the Al Christopherson Foundation Scholarship. She is the daughter of Jay and Janet Frandrup of Hastings. Frandrup attends South Dakota State University and is majoring in agricultural business.

Kendra Waldenberger, Houston County
Kendra Waldenberger of Houston County received the Al Christopherson Foundation Scholarship. She is the daughter of Ken and Heidi Waldenberger of Spring Grove. Waldenberger is studying animal science dairy production and agriculture communications and marketing at the University of Minnesota.

Paul Stark Memorial Scholarship
The Paul Stark Memorial Scholarship is awarded through the MFB Foundation to students who are in their freshman or sophomore year of college. Each scholarship is $500.

Ross Herber, Winona County
Ross Herber of Winona County received the Paul Stark Memorial Scholarship. He is the son of Scott and Michelle Herber of Utica. Herber attends the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and is studying dairy production.

Ella Thome, Mower County
Ella Thome of Mower County received the Paul Stark Memorial Schoarship. She is the daughter of Matt and Amy Thome of Adams. Thome attends the University of Minnesota, majoring in agriculture communications and marketing.