What is the Annexstad Family Foundation?
The Foundation was established by Al and Cathy Annexstad and their family to provide financial support for higher education to deserving students who have matured through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program.

What does the scholarship provide?
The amount of the scholarship will be based upon the individual financial circumstances of the student and the availability of resources from the Annexstad Family Foundation. By combining student aid resources available from the Annexstad Family Foundation, federal, state, and University sources, the program’s goal is to assure funds for tuition, fees, room, board, and books are provided. Assuming the continued good standing and annual demonstrated financial need of the student, the scholarship will be renewed annually throughout the standard period required to obtain a bachelor’s degree at the University.

Who is eligible?
A successful candidate will be a student who has shown outstanding performance in high school, with special emphasis placed on academic achievement, character, and qualities of leadership, while demonstrating significant financial need. The student must have matured as a “Little” in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and be accepted for admission to the University.

How will the selection be made?
The University will determine the recipient from the list of candidates who have applied and been accepted based upon University guidelines and who also meet the conditions of the scholarship as outlined.

How does one apply?
Interested students should apply during their senior year of high school. Students are encouraged to contact the local Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter to begin the scholarship application process. Please visit the St. Catherine University Web site at www.stkate.edu for specific information on how to apply for admission. Questions regarding enrollment or application may also be directed to the Office of Admissions at
651-690-8850 or 1-800-656-KATE.
Students should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the St. Kate’s financial aid application as soon as possible after January 1. The FAFSA form is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, from your guidance office at your high school, or from your Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter. The St. Kate’s financial aid application will be available on the financial aid web site. Additional documentation, such as parent and student tax returns and W-2 forms, may be required to finalize the financial aid award, and the University will notify you if any additional documents are required.

When will the recipient be named?
Beginning March 15, St. Catherine University will review the list of candidates who were accepted for admission and have completed the financial aid process. Recipients will be notified as soon as possible after this date.