The TwinWest Foundation is off to a great start in 2010!  On April 20, 51 high school seniors representing Binilde-St. Margaret’s School, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Providence Academy, Robbindale-Armstrong, Robbinsdale-Cooper, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata High School were awarded a total of $45,000 in scholarships. Pictured to the right is Zach Sperry, 2010 Wayzata High School graduate, with his family on the day he was surprised with his “big check.” Zach was selected to receive the Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship, its highest award, in the amount of $5,000.

These 2010 figures bring the TwinWest Foundation’s total amount of giving since 1982 to nearly $850,000 – far and away the most substantial philanthropy among chamber-sponsored scholarship programs in Minnesota. The Foundation extends its sincerest thanks to everyone who has made this possible.

High School Scholarship Program

Each year TwinWest Foundation scholarships are granted to graduating high school students from TwinWest member school districts and private schools. Students are evaluated based on their academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community service, work history, and financial need. Typical college scholarships range from $500 to $1,500. The Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship, ranging from $5,000 to $7,500, is awarded each year to one outstanding high school senior who exemplifies positive leadership attributes and is awell-rounded student role model.  Applications are avaialable to download in Novemeber each year.   Scholarship awards are announced in April each year.

This program was established in 1998 through a $50,000 anonymous contribution from a TwinWest Chamber member.

Career Path Scholarship Program

The TwinWest Foundation Career Path Scholarship program is targeted to adult students who are enrolled in TwinWest member postsecondary schools. This program is designed to help working adults advance their careers, continue their education, and further strengthen their workforce and leadership skills. The typical scholarship award is in the amount of $1,000 to $2000 per student.  Applications are available to download in June of each year.  Scholarship awards are announced in September of each year.

Visit our podcast page to listen to an interview with TwinWest Foundation scholarship recipients Sara Hamilton (2001 Legacy Scholarship) and Ray Rojas (2007 Career Path Scholarship.)