The Rox Community Foundation, in partnership with Wells, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), NAPA Central, and Blattner Company has awarded eighteen (18) $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors across the Central Minnesota area. The students were selected by a vast panel of judges who carefully reviewed all applications and voted to determine the recipients. The Rox Community Foundation has awarded $104,000 to Central Minnesota students through the scholarship program since 2019.

This year saw a record-breaking 410 applications submitted for the Rox Community Foundation Scholarship—124 more than in 2025—marking the highest number of applicants in the program’s history. This was the third year in a row that the Community Foundation saw growth in applications.

Scholarships were awarded across six application categories: Arts, Athletics, Automotive, Disabilities, Education and Volunteerism. Each category highlights the diverse talents, passions and contributions of students throughout the region.

The winners of the $1,000 scholarships are as follows:

Aubrey Lesnau (Cathedral High School), Abigail Fischer (Kimball Area High School), Parker Spindler (Becker High School), Aubrey Driggins (Albany Area High School), Wyatt Wick (Zimmerman High School), Malea Beeler (Rocori High School), Isaac Miller (St. John’s Prep), Wyatt Breimon (Maple Lake High School), Kyleigh Noble (Princeton High School), Andrew Schneider (St. Michael Albertville High School), Jaden Ebnet (Holdingford High School), Finley Polipnick (Cathedral High School), Abby Petroski (Apollo High School), Emily Sand (Melrose Area High School), Kaiden Raske (Brainerd High School), Trent Herges (Holdingford High School), Joshua Klaphake (Holdingford High School), Alexander Zimmerman (Royalton High School).

“Receiving a record number of applications this year made the selection process extremely competitive. A huge thank you to our foundation partners for making it possible to honor these 18 exceptional students,”  said Rachel Thiesse, Chief Administrator of the Rox Community Foundation.

The Rox Community Foundation, alongside its community partners, is proud to support and invest in the future of these outstanding students and looks forward to continuing its mission of giving back to the Central Minnesota community through scholarship opportunities and other impactful initiatives.

The Rox Community Foundation is supported by two main fundraisers. The Central Minnesota Challenge Cup Mini Golf  Tournament presented by NAPA/Central MN Auto Care Association which will be held on Friday, August 28th and The Sporting Clays Shootout held Thursday, September 17th presented by Wells. For more information please contact Rachel Thiesse at 320-240-9798

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The Rox Community Foundation is a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization administered by the St. Cloud Rox Baseball Club. The Foundation was first launched in March of 2019.  Each year, the Foundation raises funds from corporate partnerships, private donations, Rox game-night fundraisers, and through special events. 100% of the funds raised get donated back to the community. There are no administration fees taken out of the Foundation. All administration costs are paid for by the Rox Baseball Club and supported by volunteers. The Foundation’s mission is to provide Grants, Donations and Scholarships in support of youth-related programs and initiatives in communities based in Central Minnesota. To learn more about the Rox Community Foundation, visit roxcommunityfoundation.org