Education is vital … [we must] anchor ourselves to what it takes to create intelligent, hardworking, and successful young people. We need to create the kind of educational experience that enables that outcome.”
richard M. schulze, founder richard m. schulze family foundation
Camden Berry University of Florida B.S. Nursing
Now working as a medical ICU nurse at a regional hospital.
Jeno Broschofsky Ringling College of Art & Design B.A. Film Studies
Currently freelancing as a film editor and searching for a job as an editor in a film studio.
Lisa Butala B.S. Criminology and Criminal Justice California State – Long Beach
Lisa works as an actor. Her next step is a job with the FBI.
Thank you for supporting my dream and the countless others you help every day as well.
– jeno broschofsky
Matthew Enck B.S. Financial Management University of St. Thomas
“The Schulze Family Foundation scholarship has made a St. Thomas education affordable for my family. We are all grateful for your generosity.”
Matthew is currently a junior portfolio manager at a bank.
Andrew Enck B.S. Financial Management University of St. Thomas
“Your scholarship has made it possible for me to attend St. Thomas and graduate in four years. I am looking forward to the opportunities a degree from St. Thomas will provide.”
Andrew is currently an associate underwriter at an Insurance company.
Thank you for giving me security in my college experience, relief through my financial responsibilities, and the motivation to apply myself as intensely and dedicatedly as possible in my studies. I am so grateful to be a Schulze scholar!
– Ruby Filhart
Peter Exley B.S. Mechanical Engineering Iowa State University
Peter is a reliability engineer at an energy company.
Ruby Filhart B.S. Psychology University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse
Ruby is volunteering for AmeriCorps and then headed to graduate school for a master’s degree in social work.
Julia Geurs B.S. Nursing St. Catherine’s University
Julia is a registered nurse at a children’s hospital in Minnesota.
I am so grateful for the opportunity to help touch the lives of others, and you have given me the opportunity to do so with this scholarship. I would not be where I am today without your help. You do such amazing things.”
– Julia geurs
Mayte Herrera B.S. Behavioral Healthcare University of South Florida
Mayte is currently employed as an LPN in a healthcare setting and preparing for graduate school in the fall.
Thank you once more, Mr. Schulze. You invested in my education and made it possible for me to be the representation my family needed … in a field that desperately needs diversity. Together, we are narrowing the gap and allowing many families to receive necessary services.
-Mayte herrera
Marta Hess B.S. Marine & Coastal Science University of California – Davis
Marta seeks lab tech work before starting graduate school.
Christopher Hadzima B.S. Nursing University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Christopher is currently a trauma nurse at a St. Paul, Minnesota hospital.
Olivia Kinne B.S. Food Science & Technology University of Nebraska
Olivia is currently a food technician at a food industry supplier.
“Your willingness to give has helped me to understand how to better give of myself.”
– Christopher hadzima
Claire Langiulli B.S. Nursing Villanova University
Claire is currently a registered nurse at a Georgetown hospital
Alexa Meyer B.A. English Southern Methodist University
Alexa is a Yoga instructor and is employed as a guest services associate at a Dallas, Texas organization.
Maggie Murphy B.S. Nursing University of Wisconsin – Madison
Maggie is currently a labor and delivery nurse at children’s hospital in Minnesota.
“Your extraordinary commitment to our community, your story of perseverance in founding Best Buy, and your generosity in helping me and many other students afford college is inspiring. As a Schulze Scholar and an alumna of the Champions For Learning College and Career Prep Program, I am eternally grateful for your support.”
– Hailey mathieu
Hailey Mathieu B.S. Management University of South Florida – Tampa
Hailey is currently employed as a medical scribe in a stroke research lab in Florida. She plans to complete a post-baccalaureate in Biomedical Sciences and apply to medical school in 2024.
Riley Mulhern B.S. Child and Youth Studies Florida Gulf Coast University
Riley is currently the assistant manager at the AR Workshop. She will apply to grad school at FGCU and the University of St. Augustine, exploring a graduate degree in occupational therapy.
“Thank you so much for giving back to your community and enabling students to have a bright future.”
– Jaila robinson
Elizabeth Piipponen B.S. Human Health Services University of Kentucky
Elizabeth is on her way to graduate school at Lincoln Memorial University where she will earn a master’s of medical science in physician assistant studies.
Maria Quintana B.S. Biomedical Sciences University of South Florida
Maria is on her way to graduate school at Marquette University School of Dentistry.
Jaila Robinson B.S. Forensic Science St. Louis University
Jaila seeks a forensic science laboratory position in a city crime lab.
“Wherever life leads me, I will make sure to represent the Schulze Family Foundation with dignity and honor.”
– maria quintana
Mauricio Santamarina B.S. Business Administration Washington University – St. Louis
Mauricio is a financial analyst with a financial firm.
Jack Schwartz B. S. Business Administration Drake University
Jack is an analyst at a finance firm.
Sean Sorrick B.S. Psychology University of Florida
Sean is a care coordinator at a mental health alliance organization.
Izzy Shinn B.S. Fine Arts University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Izzy is a library assistant at a university.
“Your dedication to the communities you serve inspires me to work hard to be an agent of change.”
– josephine torres
Aiden St. George B.S. Computer Science Bethel University
“I want to thank you sincerely for all you have given me. It has been a huge blessing to grow, learn, and thrive at Bethel these last four years. Your gift has had a hand in all that I have been able to do and all that I have learned, and I thank you for it.”
Aidan is a software developer for a software development company.
Xander Thomas B.A. Anthropology University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Xander seeks employment in his field.
Josephine Torres B.S. Community & Applied Psychological Studies University of Miami
Josephine is a shell guide for a Florida touring company.
Claire Winogrodzki B.S. Computer Science Belmont University
Claire is in search of employment as a software engineer.
“Your generosity has truly changed my life and has made a lasting impact on my future.”
– claire winogrodzki
Kathryn Wilkening B.S. Social Work Point Loma Nazarene University
“I cannot tell you enough how thankful I am to have had your support these last four years. You are an individual I look up to in many ways and will be eternally grateful for your generous contributions to my college education.”
Kathryn is taking the LSAT in preparation for law school.
2023 Graduates Not Pictured Above
Caitlyn Bishop, Miami University, B.A. Biology (premed) is a patient care technician at a Florida cancer center.
Olivia Eckelman, College of the Holy Cross, B.A. Speech/Language Development Studies is earning a master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Delaware.
Karen Gutierrez, Michigan State University, B.S. Biomedical Lab Science is a medical assistant at a health center with plans for med school.
Brooklyn Jarrett, Howard University, B.A. English and Philosophy is applying to MFA programs for this fall.
Zanna Jackson, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, B.S. Sport Management is a coach and reservist for the Marine Corps.
Noah Johnson, St. Olaf College, B.A. environmental studies is a riparian botanist at the University of Montana.
Lucie Lu, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, B.S. Biology is a public health project coordinator with AmeriCorps.
Griffin Malecha, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, B.S. Accountancy is an associate accountant at an insurance company.
Benjamin Mansur, Wesleyan University, B.A. in Economics and Biology, and on his way to grad school for an MBA from Lewis University.
Kady Mill, Bentley University, B.S. Management, is a strategy analyst at a business development company.
Mia Pelosi, New York University, B.F.A. in Drama is a Nanny starring in and directing her own play at the New York Theatre Festival.
Jorge Perez, University of Florida, B.S. Health Science is a research assistant at a Florida cancer center.
Edward Reinhardt, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, B.S. Computer Science and seeks a software engineering position.
Madisyn Vanasse, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, B.S. Computer Science is a guest services representative at the Mall of America.
Jessica Wilkening, Wheaton College, B.A. Business Economics, currently working for a health group as a business analyst.
