The Minot Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce the first scholarship awards from three newly established endowment scholarship funds, supporting area students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Terry Boe Memorial Scholarship fund has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Tate Heer of Douglas, North Dakota. Heer plans to attend Bismarck State College to pursue education as an Electrical Lineman. Established in memory of Terry Boe, a Minot native who dedicated his career to the skilled trades, the scholarship supports students pursuing careers in the trades and reflects Terry's strong work ethic, craftsmanship, and pride in hands-on work.
The James Lowe Memorial Scholarship fund has awarded a $500 scholarship to Evelyn Isaak of Drake, North Dakota. Isaak plans to attend Minot State University to study Social Work and Criminal Justice. Established to honor James Lowe's legacy, the scholarship supports LGBTQIA+ students with demonstrated financial need as they pursue higher education and work toward the future they envision.
The Pathways Legacy Scholarship fund has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Olivia Fahy of Anamoose, North Dakota. Fahy plans to attend the University of North Dakota to study Biology. The scholarship supports graduating seniors from Minot and the surrounding area who demonstrate responsibility, commitment, and intention as they pursue post-secondary education or training. The fund was created to continue the legacy of community volunteers and educators whose dedication helped create educational opportunities for local students.
"We are thrilled to see these three new scholarship funds make their first awards and begin creating a lasting impact for local students," said Jason Zimmerman, President of the Minot Area Community Foundation. "Each of these funds reflects the values and passions of the individuals they honor, while helping students pursue their educational goals."
In 2026, Scholarship funds facilitated by the Minot Area Community Foundation awarded more than $98,000 to area high school seniors. Since scholarship awards began in 2008, more than $1.1 million has been awarded to local students through funds held at the Foundation.