The BEST (Boyceville Education Scholarship Trust) Funds are managed by the Community Foundation of Dunn County, and were established in 1992 to promote higher education among Boyceville graduates by offering scholarships for college. Contributions come from caring and committed Boyceville alumni, school staff, citizens, and businesses.

If approved, scholarship funds are paid directly to your student account at your college after the successful completion of the first semester. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Berry. Awards will be announced at the Boyceville High School Awards Program in the spring.

Eligibility Requirements:

 1.  Applicants must be graduating seniors from Boyceville High School.

 2.  Applicants must plan to pursue post-secondary education.

 3.  Applications must attach at least one signed letter of recommendation from someone such as an employer, teacher, clergy, respected community member, or long term acquaintance other than a relative, up to (3) letters total.

 4.  Applicants must submit the complete application form and required uploaded materials by 4:00 PM on April 1st. The application form is managed by the Community Foundation of Dunn County. Call the Foundation at (715) 232-8019 with questions related to this form.

  • Read through the full application below before you begin typing and gather the information you need first.  The form does not allow you to save and continue.
  • Make sure to ask for your letter of recommendation early, as you need to upload it in order to submit the electronic application form.
  • The Alan J. Carlson Memorial Scholarship awards requires a typewritten essay, so read through the specifics outlined in the application form and have your essay typed and ready to upload when you start completing the application below.
  • This one form is the application for a total of 11 scholarship opportunities, so take your time, provide thoughful answers, and submit all of the required materials by the April 1st deadline in order to be considered.