Fuhrman Scholarship 2023 Scholarship Winners

Since the inception of the Clarence and Charlotte Fuhrman scholarship in 2007, over $44,000 has been awarded to Valley County students pursuing secondary education. The Fuhrman scholarship was established to support Valley County students who have completed a minimum of one year of secondary education to assist them financially in obtaining their degrees or certificates of trade.

The Valley County Community Foundation who administers the Fuhrman scholarship is excited to announce the 2023 scholarship winners.

Cordell Younkin is a 2020 Hinsdale High School graduate currently pursuing a degree in welding and plumbing at MSU-Northern. After high school, Cordell entered the Army National Guard where he is still an active member. He maintains a part-time job while attending college and volunteers with the VFW in his community. His long-term goals are to own and operate a welding and metal business.

Kathleen Brandt is a 2016 Glasgow High School graduate actively pursuing a doctorate in occupational therapy through Rocky Mountain College. Kathleen has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance through MSU-Billings while working a part-time job and volunteering for several organizations in Billings. Her long-term career goals are to work with people who have been affected by trauma and help them to move past the trauma to live a successful and happy life.

McKenna Strommen is a 2022 Glasgow High School graduate currently enrolled at Montana State University in Bozeman pursuing degrees in political science and sociology. McKenna escalated her college education by capitalizing on dual credit programs during high school which will allow her to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in only three years at MSU. Her long-term goals are to attend law school and obtain her Juris Doctorate.

The Fuhrman Scholarships are awarded annually. Among the requirements are a three-year residence in Valley County, graduation from a Valley County high school, home school or GED, participation in school and civic organizations, completion of at least one year of study beyond high school, and a 2.8 scholastic average. Applicants must also establish a monetary need for the scholarship.

More information is available through the VCCF website at http://www.valleycountycf.net.