21 Years of Changing Lives
For 21 years futures have been altered for the better, and aspiring leaders have been given the tools they need to lead the coming generations — one education at a time.
1,107
Scholarships
awarded through 2021
103
New Scholars
in 2021
607
Graduates
through 2021
Bright Minds Big Dreams
The Annexstad Family Foundation, established in 2000, was founded by Al and Cathy Annexstad and their family. Since its inception, the Foundation has helped hundreds of young people achieve their dream of earning a college degree.
Download the 2021 Mission Report
Meet the Annexstad Scholars
The Annexstad Family Foundation was established in Minnesota in 2000. We are proud to support Annexstad scholars nationwide. Click on the points on the map to meet our scholars and view the colleges and universities that partner with the Foundation.
Minnesota
Augsburg College
Bemidji State University
Bethel University
Carleton College
College of Saint Benedict
Concordia College
Crown College
Gustavus Adolphus College
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Saint John’s University
In the News
UGA Scholar Jay Ivey is an Amazing Student
University of Georgia Leader for Tomorrow scholar, Jay Ivey, was recently featured as a UGA Today Amazing Student. With his final year just around the corner, Jay reflects on what makes UGA so special to him…
Aubriana Davis, AFF Scholar on the Silver Screen
Annexstad scholar, Aubriana Davis, is no stranger to life behind the camera. She is set to star in the second season of Netflix’s Raising Dion. Throughout her time at Spelman, Aubriana has dedicated herself to her…
University of Mississippi highlight Annexstad Family Foundation Scholars and Partnership
The University of Mississippi recently profiled Ajah Singleton and Elsi Gabriela Muñoz Ramos, two first-generation students and Annexstad Leaders for Tomorrow scholars as part of a celebration between the University and the Annexstad Family Foundation. To…
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Carleton Leaders for Tomorrow Scholar, Sagal Ahmed, named as 2021 Truman Scholar
The Annexstad Family Foundation is proud to celebrate Leaders for Tomorrow scholar Sagal Ahmed ’22 as one of 62 students nationwide to be awarded a 2021 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious…
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Bessie Bauman Offers Pathways to a More Accessible and Inclusive Financial System
Bessie Bauman is driven to create economic stability and prosperity for all. This past summer, Bessie received the prestigious Yale Institute of Social and Policy Studies Director’s Fellowship which supports Yale undergraduates conducting research on U.S.…
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UPenn and LFT Alumnus Kayvon Asemani Continues to Lead and Inspire
Annexstad scholar alumnus, Kayvon Asemani, is continuing to empower others through his drive and determination to innovate. Kayvon’s inspiring story was recently featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kayvon was named as a Leaders for Tomorrow scholar…
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