Sertoma is one of the oldest service clubs in the United States. We operate nationwide, with deep roots in the communities we serve at the local level. We seek to transform lives and, in doing so, we also transform ourselves. We are men and women who understand that we can accomplish more together than we can alone. We know we can make a difference with our national mission of hearing health and in the other important areas of service our clubs provide. We are people who have heard the call to help. We answer that call every day, all across the country. We are Sertomans.
About the Scholarship
Biography
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Charter member of Mapleton Sertoma Club, 1977
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President, 1980-1981 and 1990-1991
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Foundation District Representative
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Governor & Regional Coordinator
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International Director, 1994-1996

Mission
The Sy Gau Scholarship fund assists with post secondary education. The intent is to challenge young adults to use their education for Service to Mankind. The Fund encourages these students to understand that success goes beyond material wealth and status.
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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
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2025 Scholarship Winners

2025 $2,000 Sy Gau Scholarship Winners
1
Darin Brockmeier
District: Greater Nebraska
Sertoman / Club: Troy Brockmeier / Kearney Sertoma Club
Relationship: Son
2
Katryna Hansen
District: North Dakota
Sertoman / Club: Collegiate Sertoma Club/Fargo/Moorhead
Relationship: Member
3
Isaiah Richards
District: Iowa
Sertoman / Club: Brendyn Richards / Sioux City Noon Sertoma Club
Relationship: Son
4
Benjamin Kuntze
District: South Dakota
Sertoman / Club: Charles Kuntze/ Sioux Falls Sertoma Club
Relationship: Grandson
5
Ava Stencel
District: South Minnesota
Sertoman / Club: Maple River Serteen Club / Mapleton Sertoma Club
Relationship: Member
6
Samantha Bryant
District: North Minnesota
Sertoman / Club: Laura Beilke / GP Camp Sertoma Club
Relationship: Niece
7
Ellesyn Hrouda
District: East Nebraska
Sertoman / Club: Randall Hrouda / Schuyler Sertoma Club
Relationship: Granddaughter
2025 $750 Merit Scholarships
(from pool of all non-winning scores)
1
Reese Noeldner
Sertoman / Club: Scott Noeldner / Aberdeen Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
2
Lauren Brown
Sertoman / Club: Patrick Brown / Third City Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
3
McKenna Keller
Sertoman / Club: Collegiate Sertoma Club / Fargo/Moorhead
Relationship: Member
4
Afton Aakre
Sertoman / Club: Collegiate Sertoma Club / Fargo/Moorhead Sertoma Club
Relationship: Member
5
Elizabeth Winkels
Sertoman / Club: Josh Meiners - St Cloud Sertoma Club
Relationship: Cousin
6
Mykenzie Stuhrenberg
Sertoman / Club: Dean Stuhrenberg - Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma Club
Relationship: Niece
7
Madison Giffey
Sertoman / Club: Allison Auch - Minot Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
8
Olivia Anderson
Sertoman / Club: Mapleton Serteen Club
Relationship: Serteen Member
9
Elisa Nikkila
Sertoman / Club: Jonathan Nikkila / Kearney Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
10
Rachael Mohr
Sertoman / Club: Chris Mohr / Alexandria Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
11
Sophia Ruffing
Sertoman / Club: Pat Ruffing / Gaylord Sertoma Club
Relationship: Granddaughter
Sy Gau Committee Members 2025-2026
(updated 7/01/25)
Contact Us
Have a question or want to learn more about the Sertoma Sy Gau Scholarship? Send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Sy Gau Committee
2941 15th Avenue NE
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
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