Each year, YQCA supports young people pursuing their educational goals through their annual scholarship program. Below, see details about the scholarship program as well as a showcase of past recipients.
YQCA Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2026 YQCA Scholarship Recipients
Joseph Schohr of Oroville, California, was awarded $5,000 and will attend Kansas State University.
Joeclyn Hernandez Montes de Oca of Woodland, California, was awarded $4,000 and will attend Cal Poly.
Mara Endres of Waunakee, Wisconsin, was awarded $4,000 and will attend the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Kylie Garner of Almond, Wisconsin, was awarded $2,500 and will attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Molly McCalla of Alhambra, Illinois, was awarded $2,500 and will attend Murray State University.
Elizabeth Zimmerman of Osseo, Wisconsin, was awarded $2,500 and will attend Chippewa Valley Technical College.
Hadley Reimers of Lincoln, Nebraska, was awarded $2,500 and will attend Kansas State University.
Cheyenne Obrecht of Harlan, Iowa, was awarded $2,500 and will attend Iowa State University.
Alison George of Mondovi, Wisconsin, was awarded $1,000 and will attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Raegan Hancock of Morriston, Florida, was awarded $1,000 and will attend Mississippi State University.
Jackson McCurry of Colwich, Kansas, was awarded $1,000 and will attend Kansas State University.
Allie Whetstine of Wellman, Iowa, was awarded $1,000 and will attend Iowa State University.
2026 Scholarship Program
The 2026 Scholarship Program is currently closed. Look for the 2027 Scholarship Program to open in the fall of 2026.