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."
-Nelson Mandela

2026 Scholarship Winners

2026 $2,000 Sy Gau Scholarship Winners
1
Lydia Dart
District: Greater Nebraska
Sertoman / Club: Lucas Dart / Kearney Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
2
Jana Kaczynski
District: North Dakota
Sertoman / Club: Collegiate Sertoma Club/Fargo/Moorhead
Relationship: Member
3
Mykaela Stuhrenberg
District: Iowa
Sertoman / Club: Dean Stuhrenberg / Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma Club
Relationship: Neice
4
Macee Kiss
District: South Dakota
Sertoman / Club: Mark Zweep/MidtownSioux Falls; Julie Zweep/Minnehaha
Relationship: Granddaughter
5
Zachary Trio
District: South Minnesota
Sertoman / Club: Maple River Serteen Club / Mapleton Sertoma Club
Relationship: Member
6
Benjamin Buckley
District: North Minnesota
Sertoman / Club: Great Plains Camp Sertoma Club
Relationship: Member
7
Ellesyn Hrouda
District: East Nebraska
Sertoman / Club: Randall Hrouda / Schuyler Sertoma Club
Relationship: Granddaughter
2026 $750 Merit Scholarships
(from pool of all non-winning scores)
1
Claire Langworthy
Sertoman / Club: Maple River Serteen Club/ Mapleton Sertoma Club
Relationship: Member
2
Lauren Brown
Sertoman / Club: Patrick Brown / Third City Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
3
Chesney Buhr
Sertoman / Club: Robert Baxa/Beatrice Sertoma
Relationship: Granddaughter
4
Calleigh Frederickson
Sertoman / Club: Jason Frederickson/ New Ulm Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
5
Madison Guggisberg
Sertoman/Club: Peter Guggisberg /New Ulm Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
6
Carson Healy
Sertoman / Club: Maple River Serteen Club/ Mapleton Sertoma Club
Relationship: Member
7
Lauren Mutschler
Sertoman / Club: Maple River Serteen Club /Mapleton Sertoma Club
Relationship: Member
8
Madison Ward
Sertoman / Club: Maple River Serteen Club /Mapleton Sertoma Club
Relationship: Member
9
Elisa Nikkila
Sertoman / Club: Jonathan Nikkila / Kearney Sertoma Club
Relationship: Daughter
10
Nathan Decowski
Sertoman / Club: Joe Lamecker / New Ulm Sertoma Club
Relationship: Grandson
11
Todd Rogalski
Sertoman / Club: Joe Lamecker / New Ulm Sertoma Club
Relationship: Grandson
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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