We’re proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Dakota Central Scholarship! Now in its 24th year, our scholarship program has awarded more than $131,000 to help support local students in their pursuit of higher education.
Each year, selected recipients receive a $1,500 scholarship—and the top-scoring applicant is awarded the prestigious Jerry Eissinger Memorial Scholarship, bringing their total to $2,000. Congratulations to Isabel Wendel, the 2025 Jerry Eissinger Scholarship recipient!
- Isabel Wendel – Carrington High School, Daughter of Shane & Mary Wendel
- Isabelle Jones – Jamestown High School, Daughter of John & Gina Jones
- Kenadie Pazdernik – Carrington High School, Daughter of Mark Pazdernik & Jennifer Smith
- Madison Hofmann – Medina High School, Daughter of Jacob & Bonnie Hofmann
- Krystal Klein – Carrington High School, Daughter of Kris & Brenda Klein
