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Kenmare Dollars for Scholars Kenmare Dollars for Scholars helps hometown students achieve their educational goals by raising scholarship funds to continue their education.

Kenmare Dollars for Scholars, Kenmare ND is a non-profit, tax-exempt scholarship foundation operated by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. The purpose is to further the education of Kenmare High School graduates through the use of scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded in May of the current school year. Graduating seniors and past graduates attending post-secondary schools are eligible. Founded in 2011, Kenmare Dollars for Scholars will award a minimum of four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors and a minimum of one $1000 scholarship to returning college students this year. Kenmare Dollars for Scholars program is excited to award qualified students with financial support to further their education.

🎓2026 Continuing Education Scholarship Recipients🎓The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and scholarships have been a...
08/07/2026

🎓2026 Continuing Education Scholarship Recipients🎓

The 2026–2027 school year is almost here, and scholarships have been awarded to all recipients! To process your scholarship payment, please email the following information:

1. Log in to your ChapterNet account and accept your Kenmare Dollars for Scholars scholarship.
2. A copy of your Fall 2026 class schedule.
3. The business office mailing address for your college or university.
4. The last four digits of your Social Security number.

Please email all of the above information to Kara Keysor:

[email protected]

‼️This email address may be different than the one you’ve used to contact me previously.‼️

Once all required information has been received, your scholarship check will be mailed directly to your college or university.

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2026 Graduating Seniors

Your Kenmare Dollars for Scholars scholarship will be awarded toward your Spring 2027 semester, following the successful completion of your first semester of college. We will contact you near the end of the Fall 2026 semester with additional instructions.

Thank you, and congratulations! We wish you all the best as you begin another successful school year.

Kara Keysor
Secretary
Kenmare Dollars for Scholars

07/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket for the Kenmare Dollars for Scholars Raffle! Congratulations to our winners:
Grand Prize Winner - Denago EV Rover XL Golf cart (purchased by Vet's Gaming): Larry Bloms
$500 Winner - Dan Wheeling
$500 Winner - Hayden Ness
$100 Winner - Krista Littlefield
$100 Winner - Meghan Herrmann
$100 Winner - Joe Staael
$100 Winner - Byron Huizenga
$100 Winner - Jennifer Bodmer

Ticket Purchasers:
Jenna Deaver Halie Dorval Charlene Ankenbauer Jason Bruner Monica Bangen Joe Staael Amy Anderson Michelle Engh Matt Knutson
Kate Crider Becky Nelson Todd Ankenbauer Arabella Roering Monica Bangen Joe Staael Amy Anderson Jeremy McCarthy Scott Faal
Clinton Crider Meghan Herrmmann Jamie Livingston x2 Byron Huizenga Spencer King Joe Staael
Chad Zorn Tracey Wittman Brian Varloe
Nicole Michalenko Trevor Herrmann Helen Grant Karlee King DeVonne Hanson Jen Zorn Lori Nelson Josh Uran
Nicole Michalenko Akira Essler Sarah Knutson Kristin Grant Jerry Mickelson DeVonne Hanson x4 Zach Zorn Margaret Zimmer Dana Harstad
Cassie Davis Brent Westgard Erica Jessen Tom Alexander Barb Mickelson Jacob Zorn Rita St Croix Dana Harstad Becky Haverlock
Denese Westgard Tami Chrest Carl Zeltinger Perry Kress Cassie Golde Lea Ankenbauer Kelly/Julie Vandemark Rebecca Haverlock Steve Jensen Nora Clayburgh Gerald Steen Mary Kress Curtis Golde Pam Duerre Russell Nichols
Alex Hennix James Wiedmer Urban Archer Kennedy Randy Bertsch Roger Ness Steve Littlefield Kelly Spear Jennifer Bodmer Roxy Kasowski
Alex Hennix Sharlet Jensen Keaton Chrest
Sharon Huizenga Shelly Ness Steve Littlefield Kelly Spear Hank Bodmer Roxy Kasowski
Jackie Rockeman Jennifer Nelson Nolan Ercanbrack Krista Littlefield Kim Miller Krista Littlefield Frank Anderson Greg Ankenbauer Maria Stelter
Jackie Rockeman Cody Nelson Nicole Gandrud Amanda Peterson Daxsen Borud Krista Littlefield Kathy Anderson Kim Wooster Shawn Stlter
Steph Lotvedt Doug Nelson Becky Huizenga Joe Peterson Jessilyn Borud Krista Littlefield Greg Ankenbauer Hank Bodmer Dylan Enger
Jess Gesvalli Ronnie Borteh Kyle Swollers
Monte Peterson Nick Schumacher Wendy Larsen Lea Ankenbauer Billy Campbell Dylan Enger
Rachel Zeltinger Ronnie Borteh Kyle Swollers
JD Spencer Emory Williams Alicia Livingston Marissa Haase Scott Roesler Kristen Boger
Rachel Zeltinger Necey Helmers Kyle Swollers Marsha Knutson Pam Melby Chris Hanson Rick Harris Duane Sandberg Kathryn Handeland
Stacy Lautenschlager Riese Dignan Kyle Swollers Gerry Knutson Jeff Melin Steph St Croix
Chad Haugen Jonathan Essler Paxton Engelhard
Keagan Lautenschlager Helen Grant Kyle Swollers Candace Johnson Madison Melin Byron Hanson Tim Lautenschlager Anita Essler Trace Engelhard
Karsyn Lautenschlager Mary Ann Melin Kyle Swollers Bruce Johnson Jim Moen Andrea Moffett Hayden Ness Anita Essler Callee Ankenbauer
Hunter Rodin Trevor Melin Kyle Swollers
Sarah Knutson Jim Moen Barb Weidmer Camden Ness Jerry Essler Braylen Ankenbauer
Mel & Scott Herman Bob Grant Cody Hoovy Vera Chatfield Larry Nore Alex Hennix
Jake Quigley Jerry Essler Kae Ankenbauer
Mel & Scott Herman Troy Hedberg Jessica Stark Dorothy King Judy Nore Julie Termine Matthew Simpson Akira Essler Layne Ankenbauer
Tim Wallstrum Mac or Abi Huizenga Ashley Windhorst Joan Mattson Garrett Hansen Karol Munson Melin boys x2 Jonathan Essler Brittany Haats
Tim Wallstrum Becky Huizenga Bruce Ankenbauer Joan Mattson Jill Larson Melanie Skar
Dennie Stratton Tim Wallstrum Abi or Mac Huizenga Deanna Ankenbauer Jane Kalmbach Jill Larson Renae Murphy Adrianna Simpson Tyler Stratton
Tim Wallstrum Carlyle Halvorson Lenell Jepsen Connie Lindahl Kevin Folkers Amy Harris
Lori Roesler Dennie Stratton Kris Zimmer
Ron Hamers Reed Murphy Tracy Killian
Matt Neuenfeld Tawnya Gill Tony Jacobson Ross Schumacher Ben Buresh Cheryl Miller
Lee Murphy x2 Fay Froseth Kathy Schumacher Jen Mickelsen Scott Tudahl Joawse Haudal
Ben Buresh Kristin Grant Terry Froseth
Shawn Froseth Donna Schmit Kory Schweitzer Sharon Schindel Kara Eberle Amber Rodin
Natasha Christianson Tahnee King Kim Froseth Cody St Croix Alan Dostert Nick Thelen
Kara Eberle Bryan Ankenbauer Ron Brekhus Tahnee King Lee Olson Abigail McNeiley Tyler Mollerud Jon Michalenko
Kristi Redding Joy Ankenbauer Dave Miller Melissa Harris Curt Erickson Kent Neubauer Larry Bloms Nicole Michalenko
Mary Ann Melin Kyle Swollers Jean Quigley Tanner King Karen Erickson Candace Sieg
Bill Hennessy Justin Goettle
Trevor Melin Kyle Swollers Richard Anderson Morgan Langan Kerri Powell Michael Brekhus Tammy Lindahl Lance Roness Renae Murphy
Kyle Swollers Justin Schmitz Dani Bennett
Eric Jones Joanna Brekhus Kevin Asmundson Zachary Beck Peter Johnson Jeremy Handeland Doren Schiele Dylan Enger Mike Burtch Charlotte Brekhus Troy Eng Zach Heath
Marcia Walhaug Emmy Handeland Merle Wallstrum Dylan Enger Eric Burtch x2 Natasha Brekhus Madasun Morris Mardell Dahlin
Ruth & Eric Ganes Hank Handeland
Penelope Rasmussen Tanner Holte Kory Richardson Rick Hennix Jonathan Essler
Michael Anderson McKenzie Schroder Nora Rasmussen Jordan Dilse Lars Christensen Kory Richardson Jana Enger Akira Essler Jennifer Bodmer Patrick Schoemer Tim Wallstrum Karlee King
Lars Christensen Beverly Zorn Austin Quigley Scot Ness Jared Johnson Stacey Schoemer Roger Johnson Karlee King Doug Miller
Beverly Zorn Austin Quigley Maria Ness
Jared Johnson Deanna Ankenbauer Roger Johnson Spencer King Doug Miller Stacie Hedberg Austin Quigley Meghan Herrmann Katie Nelson Bruce Ankenbauer Rudy Kruckenberg Spencer King Dan Wheeling Melissa Burud Austin Quigley Steve Littlefield Colin Lindahl Warren Duerre Gail McCauly Justus Bangen Dan Wheeling
Wayne Jacobson Brian Jones Joel Klein
Lyndsie Nelson Mike Duerre Greg Eldevick
Justus Bangen Joe Staael Wayne Jacobson Obie Sherrill Brittany Klein

Final days to get your raffle ticket to support Kenmare Dollars for Scholars. Drawing Monday July 13th! Contact any boar...
07/08/2026

Final days to get your raffle ticket to support Kenmare Dollars for Scholars. Drawing Monday July 13th! Contact any board member to purchase your tickets today! Thank you for supporting a great cause
🎟️ RAFFLE TIME! 🎟️
Support Kenmare Dollars for Scholars and enter for a chance to win BIG! 🙌
🏆 Grand Prize: Denago EV Rover XL Golf Cart
💵 Cash Prizes:
•2 winners of $500
•5 winners of $100
🎫 Tickets: $50 each
📅 Drawing Date: July 13, 2026📍 Winner does NOT need to be present to win!
The golf cart was generously purchased by Vet’s Gaming. Please note: the winner is responsible for licensing, fees, taxes, etc.

Also, if interested in joining our board, please contact any board member for information. Board members: Jerry Essler, Kathy Schumacher, Kara Keysor, Devonne Hanson, Joan Bodmer, Tahnee King, Kae Ankenbauer, Chad Zorn, Becky Huizenga

Final days to get your raffle ticket to support Kenmare Dollars for Scholars. Drawing Monday July 13th! Contact any boar...
03/28/2026

Final days to get your raffle ticket to support Kenmare Dollars for Scholars. Drawing Monday July 13th! Contact any board member to purchase your tickets today! Thank you for supporting a great cause

🎟️ RAFFLE TIME! 🎟️

Support Kenmare Dollars for Scholars and enter for a chance to win BIG! 🙌

🏆 Grand Prize: Denago EV Rover XL Golf Cart
💵 Cash Prizes:
•2 winners of $500
•5 winners of $100

🎫 Tickets: $50 each

📅 Drawing Date: July 13, 2026📍 Winner does NOT need to be present to win!

The golf cart was generously purchased by Vet’s Gaming. Please note: the winner is responsible for licensing, fees, taxes, etc.

Also, if interested in joining our board, please contact any board member for information. Board members: Jerry Essler, Kathy Schumacher, Kara Keysor, Devonne Hanson, Joan Bodmer, Tahnee King, Kae Ankenbauer, Chad Zorn, Becky Huizenga

03/24/2026

📣 REMINDER - March 31st is the last day to apply for 2026-2027 scholarships. 📣
March 31st is also the last day to accept/disburse scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. There are a few students who have not accepted and/or not sent the necessary information to Kara (directions below):
"Accept" your scholarship online and SEND US THE NECESSARY INFORMATION so that your scholarship monies can be disbursed to your college. 🚨Information needed🚨 1) 2026 Spring Semester Class Schedule 2) Address of the College Business Office 3) Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number 🗒️Information can be e-mailed to Kara Keysor at [email protected] 📌Any questions, please contact Kara Keysor via e-mail or 701-217-0109. Thank you!

📣Attention 2025 KHS Graduates📣As we approach the start of the 2026 Spring Semester, please be sure to "accept" your scho...
12/22/2025

📣Attention 2025 KHS Graduates📣

As we approach the start of the 2026 Spring Semester, please be sure to "accept" your scholarship online and send us the necessary information so that your scholarship monies can be disbursed to your college.

🚨Information needed🚨
1) 2026 Spring Semester Class Schedule
2) Address of the College Business Office
3) Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number

🗒️Information can be e-mailed to Kara Keysor at [email protected]

📌Any questions, please contact Kara Keysor via e-mail or 701-217-0109.

Thank you!

‼️Check the comments for detailed steps to accept your scholarship.

2025 Continuing Education Scholarship Applicants-The 2025-2026 school year is upon us. Scholarships have been awarded to...
08/04/2025

2025 Continuing Education Scholarship Applicants-

The 2025-2026 school year is upon us. Scholarships have been awarded to all recipients. Below is the list of requirements we need for you to receive your scholarship.

1)Log in to your ChapterNet account and accept your Dollars for Scholars Scholarship
2)Copy of your Fall Class Schedule
3)Address to the business office of your school
4)Last 4 digits of your social security number

The above information can be e-mailed to Kara Keysor.
[email protected]

Upon receipt of the information, your scholarship check will be mailed directly to your university.

2025 Graduating Seniors-
Your scholarships are awarded to your 2026 SPRING Semester following the completion of your first semester of college. We will be in touch near the end of the Fall Semester.

Thank you,
Kara Keysor
Kenmare Dollars for Scholars Secretary

🤩THANK YOU🤩The Kenmare Dollars for Scholars chapter would like to thank everyone who helped make our annual fundraiser a...
04/20/2025

🤩THANK YOU🤩

The Kenmare Dollars for Scholars chapter would like to thank everyone who helped make our annual fundraiser a success!

📣☺️ A special shoutout to Tim Lautenschlager for catering the meal, City Limits for running the bar, and to Tami Chrest with Peony Petals for donating the beautiful centerpieces.

📣☺️ A huge thank you to the following businesses and individuals who donated to our silent auction items:
•4KDesigns
•Farmers Union Lumber/Hardware
•Tom & Del Rasmusson
•Farmers Union Insurance
•North Country Mercantile & Equipment
•Callee & Braylen Ankenbauer
•Garden Center
•Town & Country Credit Union
•Farmers Union Oil of Kenmare, Bowbells, & Powers Lake
•Scheels

👏Congratulations to our Big Drawdown Winners!

💰$4,000 Grand Prize winner: Lance & Jane Kalmbach

💰$1,000 winners: Paul Wheeling, Tim Wallstrum

💰$500 winners: Chad Zorn, Jon & Nicole Michalenko, Adam Schumacher, Sam Essler & Fox Essler, Charlotte Brekhus, Jerry Mickelson, Scott Reid

💰$100 winners: Eric Ganes, Scott & Leanne Heidel, Amy Harris, Brent & Cheryl Miller, Stacie Hedberg

💕Again, thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and bid on or donated silent auction items

📣 BIG DRAWDOWN FUNDRAISER 📣Tonight’s the night! Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door ($100/ticke...
04/12/2025

📣 BIG DRAWDOWN FUNDRAISER 📣

Tonight’s the night! Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the door ($100/ticket).

🙂 5:30 Social

🍽️ 6:00 Dinner (Dinner for two)

🛍️ Silent Auction

💰 Grand Prize: $4,000; Cash Prizes: (2) $1,000, (7) $500, and (5) $100

👩‍🎓This annual fundraiser helps Kenmare Dollars for Scholars support our graduating seniors and graduates continue their education by providing scholarships for financial support.

👨‍🎓We appreciate your support and could not continue to assist our Kenmare graduates without the help of our community members and businesses.

Big Draw Down tickets available now! Dinner and drawing Saturday, April 12. Please contact a board member if interested....
03/20/2025

Big Draw Down tickets available now! Dinner and drawing Saturday, April 12. Please contact a board member if interested. Also a reminder, applications for next year’s scholarships are due March 31, 2025 for continuing and first year scholarships.

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