Annexstad Family Foundation

Such a wonderful visit to Bloomington! AFF founder Cathy Annexstad and Executive Director Patti Annexstad were thrilled to visit Indiana University and connect with President Pamela Whitten and LFT scholar Eva Guzman. We’re incredibly proud of all our scholars at IU and grateful for our partnership with the university! Campus photos courtesy of Indiana University

Our team is thrilled to be back for the National Scholarship Providers Association national conference in Salt Lake City this week! This conference is a great opportunity to connect with other scholarship providers, discuss best practices in scholarship administration, review emerging trends and build community within the greater higher education sector. #EmpowerED #NSPA2024

“UGA has been an important partner for our Foundation,” shares Cathy Annexstad, Foundation Co-Founder. “UGA Scholars are eager to make a difference, with many serving as mentors and community leaders. We are fortunate to have AFF’s Regional Program Manager, Maja Klos-Gromadzka, a UGA LFT Alumna ('16), who works closely with UGA and their Scholars to build student connections from their first to final semester.” If you'd like to read more about our partnership with the University of Georgia, follow the link in our bio! Photos courtesy of the University of Georgia.

“There is something very special about Pomona; you can feel it when you step on campus,” shares Elin Wahman, Director of Strategic Initiatives for The Annexstad Family Foundation. “Beyond the beautiful natural surroundings of the physical campus, Pomona offers an environment where Scholars can commit to their studies but also discover and invest in their interests in research, art, community development and leadership. In my experience working with Pomona, staff and College leadership have a sincere and personal commitment to student success and want to ensure Scholars can maximize and recognize their potential during their four years and beyond." If you’d like to read more about our partnership with Pomona College, follow the link below! https://lnkd.in/eTnEhF_k Photo courtesy of Pomona College.

“The University's leadership has made a dedicated effort to connect with our Scholars, including providing grand opportunities for our future changemakers and dinner invitations to President David Cook's home," shares Cathy Annexstad, Foundation Co-Founder. "Currently, The Annexstad Family Foundation supports seven Leaders for Tomorrow Scholars and 12 Alumni pursuing careers in medicine, construction management and engineering.” If you'd like to read more about our partnership with North Dakota State University, follow the link in our bio! Photos courtesy of North Dakota University.

Exciting start to our first week of campus visits!✨ Our Leaders for Tomorrow scholars are settling into their fall semesters, and we couldn’t be prouder of their journeys. We can't wait to see all they accomplish this year! Pictured: College of Saint Benedict Saint John's University, Clemson University, Vanderbilt University and North Dakota State University

“Student success is a top priority for IU, and that means taking a student-centered approach,” shares David B Johnson, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management. “For our first-generation and low-income students, we expand financial resources and provide support through advising, career coaching, internships and study abroad. We are honored to have AFF Scholars as members of the Hoosier Scholars community.” If you’d like to read more about our partnership with Indiana University Bloomington, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/e4ANqmYx Photo courtesy of Indiana University.

AFF is proud to share four new Leaders for Tomorrow institutional partnerships for the 2024-25 academic year: Claremont McKenna College, Georgia State University, Holy Cross College, University of Wisconsin-Madison. We are eager to grow our Leaders for Tomorrow scholar cohorts and work with partners to support students from their first semester on campus to the graduation stage and beyond.

Scholars - the Annexstad Family Foundation wants to hear from you as the new academic year begins! Please complete the Fall 2024 Scholar Survey by Friday, October 4th. To find the survey, follow the link below. https://ow.ly/V1lb50Tlgls

Learn more about Regional Program Manager Maja ➡️ 1. Current location: Gainesville, GA 2. Song of the Summer: “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” by Taylor Swift 3. Next of Maja’s reading list: “The Perfect Couple” by Elin Hilderbrand 4. Maja’s always talking about: pop culture and her dog, Olive 🫒 5. Show of the Summer: “The Rings of Power” Fun fact: Maja has read 31 books this year! Her goal is to read 50 books total by the end of 2024.