The Riverland Community College Foundation distributed more than $64,000 in scholarships to students for the 2010 fall semester. Funding for scholarships comes from both the Foundation Scholarship Fund and from designated scholarship funds from area businesses and community sponsors.

Students from the area:

Albert Lea

Ashley Bangert, professional nursing, Witt Endowed, $500; Laura Bauman, administrative assistant, Freeborn-Mower Cooperative Services, $500; Laura Bauman, Riverland Community College Bookstore, $400; Judd Bonnerup, auto service, Carney Presidential, $1,000; Judd Bonnerup, auto service, C. Jerry Nelson Presidential Enhancment, $500; Natalia Dann, Riverland Community College Bookstore, $400; Lawrence Holcomb, Riverland Community College Bookstore, $400; Damaris Pagan, Riverland Community College Bookstore, $400; Jessica Quinn, liberal arts, Riverland Community College Foundation, $500; Courtney Schnaith, professional nursing, Maureen Cahill, $500; Matthew Stapleton, wind turbine tech, Alliant Energy, $500; Nathiely Torres-Manzano, accounting, Alliant Energy, $500.

Alden

Keeley Anderson, nursing, Riverland Community College Foundation, $500.

Bricelyn

Natalia Dann, New Student/New Major Theatre Talent Grant, $500.

Clarks Grove

Rachel Thompson, Aa, Aauw, $1,000.

Conger

Jessa Wipplinger, medical secretary, Riverland Community College Foundation, $500.

New Richland

Amy Ferber, nursing, Taufic Memorial, $225; Amy Ferber, nursing, PEO Chapter C.U., $700.

Northwood, Iowa

Chelsea Feldt, criminal justice/law enforcement, Judy Robeck, $500.