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Investing in the future starts today! Each year, The Rachel Foundation awards scholarships to multiple students who exemplify a passion for construction and higher education.
Congratulations to our 2025 Scholarship Recipients:
Logan Fangmeier of Northwood Technical College, Alex Holden of University of Wisconsin-Stout, Andrew Schmidt of Northwest Lineman College, and Brady Braun of University of North Dakota (Not Pictured).
Don’t miss this opportunity to further your education with support from the Rachel Foundation!
Purpose:
The Rachel Foundation awards scholarships to students who demonstrate a strong passion for construction and a commitment to pursuing higher education.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be a relative of a current Rachel employee.
Applicants must be planning to enroll in an accredited:
Technical college, Trade school, Two-year college, Four-year college or university
Award Structure:
The Rachel Foundation Scholarship Program will award:
Two (2) $2,000 scholarships – For students attending a technical college, trade school, or two-year college
Two (2) $3,000 scholarships – For students attending a four-year college or university.
In accordance with IRS guidelines, the Foundation reserves the right to adjust the number of scholarships awarded based on the number of applicants received each year.
Application Deadline:
All applications must be completed in full and submitted by: 11:59 PM on June 29, 2026
Selection & Award Process:
Scholarships are awarded as a one-time payment, issued directly to the recipient’s school.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 31, 2026.
Payments will be distributed in the week of August 10, 2026.
Recognition:
Recipients are typically recognized in person for a check presentation at the annual Rachel Picnic, scheduled for: September 13, 2026.
Recipients are shared in the Rachel Foundation Annual Report, Rachel Social Media outlets and additional marketing materials as needed.
Privacy Statement:
All information provided in this application will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating scholarship eligibility. Applicant information will be kept confidential, securely maintained, and accessed only by members of the scholarship selection committee. Information will not be shared with third parties except as necessary to administer the scholarship program or as required by law.
The Black Ice Jig is an exciting annual ice fishing event hosted by the Rachel Foundation on the second Saturday of February. This family-friendly gathering offers an array of fun activities! It is our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Nothing is as gratifying as giving back while having a little fun. Check out our most recent charity event, the 2025 Black Ice Jig Fishing Tournament at Sugar Lake in Annandale, MN, which raises money to give back to local 501(c)(3) organizations.
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Each Summer, we dust off our motorcycles and classic cars, rev the engines, and raise funds for our community during the Rachel Foundation Fun Run.
We had a blast preparing over 300 sandwiches for the Sandwich Project of MN, benefiting the Simpson Food Shelf in Minneapolis.
Twice a year, the Rachel team pitches in to keep our community safe and clean by adopting a stretch of Highway 241 through St. Michael, MN.
It’s our privilege to support the following non-profits.
We stand behind our team members who give back to their community. For any Rachel employee who donates to a non-profit organization, Rachel Contracting will match 100% of their donation (up to $500), invested into The Rachel Foundation.
Furthermore, if any team member volunteers for non-profit organizations in their personal time, Rachel Contracting will match the first 5 hours at a value of $50/hr and up to $500 invested into the Rachel Foundation.
Donate to The Rachel Foundation today. Your generous gift will help us build stronger communities.
