Luther College students awarded Karen Julesberg Scholarship
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May 4, 2021
Four Luther College students have each received a $1,000 Karen Julesberg Scholarship for the 2021-22 academic year. The recipients are Sandy Antunez-Blas, Jadyn Gasper, Jill Richards and Mara Wood.
The Karen Julesberg Scholarship benefits Luther College students involved in the TRIO Achievement Program. TRIO provides customized support and comprehensive programming that fosters students’ academic success, personal development and community engagement. The federally-funded program has been sponsored by Luther for nearly 50 years and serves approximately 180 students annually.
Karen Julesberg 60 of Madison, Wisconsin, has sponsored the scholarship since 2012. When I was considering the many worthwhile opportunities that support Luther students and programs, it took me some time to select one that not only fit my interests but also touched my heart,” said Julesberg. “Once I learned about TRIO
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