Leo and Agnes Bauerly Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Central Minnesota Community Foundation
Introduction
Agnes and Leo Bauerly placed a high value on education. They were raised in an era when completing high school was not a given. Agnes earned her high school diploma by living with a town family and working as their housekeeper so she could attend school. Leo had an entrepreneurial drive and launched the family’s trucking business. The couple worked together until Leo’s death, and their children later expanded the company into what became Bauerly Brothers. In memory of Agnes and Leo, their family and friends created this scholarship to help a deserving student pursue higher education.
Who is eligible
- Current high school senior
- Attends one of the following: Foley, Milaca, Cathedral High School, or St. Cloud Technical High School
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5
- Participation in 4‑H or FFA, or comes from a farm family
- Intends to enroll full time at a U.S.-based two‑ or four‑year college
Materials you will need for the online application
- Essay (one page, double-spaced): Reflecting on your activities and work experience, explain what you have learned about communication, excellence, honesty, respect, dignity, and/or teamwork.
- Statement of need and responsibility: A brief description of any personal, family, or life circumstances that affect your need for this scholarship.
- Activity lists: Separate lists for (1) community service (civic and church volunteer work), (2) extracurricular school activities (non-graded school involvement), and (3) work experience.
- Electronic transcript: For high school applicants, enter the GUIDANCE OFFICE email address in your application at least five days before the deadline so your guidance counselor can upload your transcript before the cutoff.
If you follow these instructions and provide the requested documents, your application will be considered for the Bauerly family scholarship established in memory of Agnes and Leo.