BGO Scholarship

Big Goose Open Scholarship

Application NOW available!

Please feel free to download the scholarship application. Please note the deadline for the scholarship is 11:59 P.M. on May 1st. We look forward to hearing from each and every one of you. Best of Luck!

-Board of Directors

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Danica Middendorp

Danica is attending Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD.

Skyler Hanten

Skyler is attending Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, SD.

2023 Scholarship Recipients

Oakley Kott

Oakley is attending Mitchell Technical College for Agronomy. He enjoyed his first semester and looks forward to continuing.

Gavin Gustad

Gavin is attending Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls and is studying Architectural Engineering.

2022 Scholarship Recipients

Caden Foxley

Ashley Jones

Cayden is attending Mitchell Technical College for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Ashton Summerville

Don Francis

Ashton is attending Dakota Wesleyan University to major in nursing.

Carly Reiser

Carly is attending SDSU with a major in human development and family studies along with a minor in psychology. She has set her goals high and is aiming for her graduate degree to become a school counselor. A true heart that cares about the purpose of her work, Carly is sure to succeed. In fact, her caring nature goes so far, she received the Good Citizen Scholarship her Senior Year, which was her personal highest achievement.

It's Carly's genuine ability to care about and for people along with her bona fide energy that she brings when you interact with her that sets her apart. There is no doubt that Carly will succeed throughout her college career and we are excited she is a part of the BGO Family.

Myles Kott

Myles is attending Mitchell Tech. with a focus on Ag. Business. He plans on returning to the family farm and carrying on the legacy his family has started. He is highly involved in FFA and one of his proudest achievements is receiving his State Degree

Myles showed a great dedication to his craft and desire to bring education back to the local community. These two points are why we chose Myles for the 2021 BGO Scholarship. Congrats Myles and best of luck. We look forward to seeing you succeed and welcome Myles to the BGO Family.

2021 Scholarships Recipients

2020 Scholarship Recipients

Raegan Stegmeier

Raegan received an internship in Montana and is scheduled to start her program of Rangeland Management in the Fall of 2021. What she is most looking forward to upon completion of the program is the opportunity to work up close with God's creation.

We were very impressed with your heart and selfless nature, you will definitely make those around you better. We want to welcome you to the Big Goose Open family. Best of luck on your next adventure!

Tess Ringling

Tess will be attending SDSU in the fall to major in Agronomy. She chose Agronomy because she loves how important of an industry it is to our country and world. She looks forward to being able to help farmers when she completes her education.

We can tell through your amazing ability to communicate and express yourself you will definitely be successful in your future. We want to welcome you to the Big Goose Open family and wish you the best of luck as you start your new adventures!

2019 Scholarship Recipients

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Camryn Boltjes

Update from Camryn:

My freshman year at SDSU opened my eyes to the endless possibilities of career opportunities. I have decided to declare my major as M.L.S. (Medical Laboratory Scientist). I hope to then go on to P.A. school after completion at SDSU. I have fallen in love with SDSU and it’s environment. Receiving the BGO scholarship is push/reminder that education is not only so valuable but also worth the endeavors. I know that I have a whole village of Geese supporting me!

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Sawyer Naasz

Update from Sawyer:

Sawyer is attending Butler Community College in the fall and follow on to K-State to double major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Ag Business. She has spent her first year traveling around to ten different states judging livestock, all while making the Deans list and completing a semester of 27 credits! Her deep seeded knowledge in her field made her rise to the top. Congratulations and best wishes Sawyer!

2018 Scholarship Recipients

Trevor Sprik

Update from Trevor:

Trevor Sprik is currently attending Dakota Wesleyan University and has updated his major to Biology with a plan to move on to USD for Physical Therapy where upon completion he can become a traveling physical therapist while doing mission work in third world countries!

We find it amazing the amount of compassion shown by Trevor and wish him all the best as he continues his journey!

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Kendall Veenstra

OUR FIRST GRADUATE!

Kendall graduated from Mitchell Tech on schedule and with a 3.95 GPA! While attending he worked for Mettler Implement (Polaris dealership) and has just moved back home and started working at the Seed Exchange in Platte! It is simply awesome to see those we've helped at the BGO succeed and bring their talents back to the community!

Congratulations Kendall and we look forward to hearing more of your success stories in the future!