Scholarships

Higher education scholarships are available for former guests and eligible RMHC Midwest | MN, WI, IA volunteers

Barbara Henoch Scholarship

Active RMHC Midwest MN, WI, IA volunteers are eligible for the Barbara Henoch Scholarship. Barbara Henoch was born in East Africa and raised in England before coming to the U.S. Barb was a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House for more than 25 years.

You are eligible to apply for the Barbara Henoch Volunteer Scholarship if:

  • You are a current and active volunteer
  • You have contributed more than 50 hours of documented service
  • You are a high school or GED graduate
  • You are working towards furthering your education or profressional background
  • You have been accepted by and are enrolled in a program (course of study) at an accredited college, university or technical school

Next Application Deadline: May 1, 2024

Award: $1,000

  • 2023 – Anna Allen
  • 2022 – Sanah Munir
  • 2021 – Samra Bojcic
  • 2020 – Kiran Somers
  • 2019 – Brynn Karstens
  • 2018 – Lindsay Young
  • 2017 – Sara Busch
  • 2016 – Anastasia Bornschlegl
  • 2015 – Maddie Lindhart
  • 2014 – Rubie Keyzer
  • 2013 – Emily Bainbridge
  • 2012 – Cree Kachelski
  • 2011 – Anne Doyle
  • 2010 – Trista Stankowski-Drengler
  • 2009 – Cody Honl
  • 2008 – Lindsay Young
  • 2007 – Kelli Geisler

Barbara Soifer Scholarship

Barb Soifer’s career in McDonald’s and Ronald McDonald House Charities spanned more than 30 years. Barb was a strong supporter of RMHC Midwest MN, WI, IA. She was devoted to her profession, her community and, most of all, her family.

You are eligible to apply for the Barbara Soifer Scholarship if you have stayed at the House in Rochester as a patient of Mayo Clinic, and you have a high school diploma or GED and you have been accepted by or are enrolled at an accredited college, university, or technical college.

Award: $1,000 1st year, $500 2nd year

2023 Recipient: Jake Grokowsky

Next Application Deadline: TBD

Rickee Henoch Scholarship

Rickee Henoch’s scholarship has supported former guests of RMHC Midwest MN, WI, IA for over 15 years.

You are eligible to apply for the Rickee Henoch Scholarship if you have stayed at the House in Rochester as a patient of Mayo Clinic, and you have a high school diploma or GED and you have been accepted by or are enrolled at an accredited college, university, or technical college.

Award: $750

2023 Recipient: Frank Ross

Next Application Deadline: TBD