Black River Falls Chamber of Commerce Announces Recipients of Fern Helbling Scholarships

Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 -- 10:01 AM

Each year the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce (BRACC) awards the Fern Helbling Scholarships.

Fern Helbling was a local registered nurse who passed away December 21, 1999. It was her wish that the interest earned from part of her inheritance be used to benefit local scholars.

This year, one $2,000 scholarship was awarded in the Women’s Scholarship category and two $2000 scholarships were awarded in the Business Scholarship category.

The Fern Helbling Women’s Scholarship is awarded to women 25 years of age or older, and enrolled in a two or four-year college and currently taking at least six credits. The recipient selected for the 2024 Women’s Scholarship was Amber Jowett of Hixton. Amber is enrolled at Western Technical College pursuing a degree in Health Care Administration.

The Fern Helbling Business Scholarship is awarded to male or female student applicants enrolled in a four-year college of his or her choice. The student applicant must be at least a college sophomore in good standing, currently taking at least 6 credits, and enrolled in a business curriculum of his or her choice.

The first recipient selected for the 2024 Business Scholarship was Lucas Cowles of Black River Falls. Lucas is enrolled at North Central University College of Business and Technology and is pursuing a degree in Marketing with a minor in Accounting.

The second recipient selected for the 2024 Business Scholarship was Summer Rufsholm of Black River Falls. Summer is enrolled at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse pursuing a degree in Business Management with a minor in Communication Studies.

Requirements for both scholarships state the student applicant must be a Jackson County resident. The applicant may apply and receive up to three scholarships. BRACC congratulates the scholarship recipients.

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