We are proud to help students take the next step toward achieving their educational goals and turning their dreams into reality. Each scholarship represents an investment in the future—and in the determination, perseverance, and potential of the remarkable students we are honored to support.
This work would not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our sponsors, school guidance offices, scholarship selection committees, and presenters. Your commitment and partnership make a meaningful difference in the lives of our recipients, and we are deeply grateful for all you do.
Congratulations to all of our 2026 scholarship recipients! We are proud to introduce these outstanding students below, each of whom has demonstrated exceptional hard work, leadership, and determination.
Claire Notz is Oconto's High School's The Journey is the Reward scholarship recipient. Notz, who has dreamt of becoming a counselor since 5th grade, will be attending UW- Eau Claire to major in Psychology. She hopes to give back to her family and community that raised her.
Kennedy Victoria Chandler, a De Pere High School graduate is the 2026 recipient of the Matt Schmidt Kindness Scholarship. Chandler, who is pictured here with Heather Faulkner from Young Life, will attend Morgan State University to study biology and pursue her dream of becoming a dentist.
Cadet Senior Airman Sofia Reynoso is the recipient of the Tom Hudner Scholarship of Honor.vShe has been accepted to the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Lander, Wyoming, to earn Wilderness EMT, Urban EMT, Rock Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, and Leave No Trace Master Educator certifications. Reynoso is pictured with Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Kohler and Colonel Jeffrey Thomas, Wisconsin Wing Commander.
Brooke Woods and Riley Bobusch are the recipients of this year's Riley Garbe Scholarship at Freedom High School. Woods plans to attend UW-La Crosse to major in elementary and middle education. Bobusch will be attending Bellin College for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and hopes to specialize in cardiovascular sonography.
Julie Karaffová is the 2026 General George S. Patton Scholarship of Honor recipient. Julie is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others, particularly through her work with children and individuals living with dementia. She believes that community, compassion, and a willingness to help others are essential to building a better society, and she hopes to inspire those values through her future work in social and special education.
Isabel Alacala is the recipient of the William “Billy” Flores Scholarship of Honor. A graduate of Western Hills High School in Fort Worth, Texas, Cadet Group Commander Alacala is pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. She is pictured with Colonel Russell Malesky, USAF (left) and Lance Corporal Robert Flores, USMC (right)
Jared Mahoney is the recipient of the General Robert Foley Scholarship of Honor. Mahoney represents the very best of West Point’s values. He will enter the army as a Second Lieutenant, prepared to lead with courage, character, and an unwavering commitment to serving others.
The Sal Giunta Scholarship of Honor recongnizes Medal of Honor recipient SSG Sal Giunta and the extraordinary courage he demonstrated in trying to save two fellow soldiers. Awarded annually at his alma mater, John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the scholarship carries forward their legacy and keeps their spirit alive by supporting the next generation. Rebekah Miller is this year's recipient. She will be studying nursing at Brigham Young University.
