The following six students each won a $2,000 SRT General Scholarship: Brynn Hanson of Burlington, Des Lacs-Burlington High School; Hattie Heer of Douglas, South Prairie High School; Cooper Kittleson of Velva, Velva High School; Sam Knudsvig and Collin Swenson, both Minot, Our Redeemer’s Christian School; Brooke Zimmer of Mohall, MLS-Mohall High School.

Tate Heer of Douglas won the $3,000 SRT Technical Scholarship. He will attend Bismarck State College’s electrical lineworker program.

“We always look forward to rewarding area students for their accomplishments,” said Cassidy Hjelmstad, SRT CEO and general manager. “As we celebrate our 75th Anniversary this year, we are especially honored to continue this decades-long commitment of supporting local youth and their bright futures.”

Shaun Randall and Makayla White of Berthold High School will represent SRT at the 2026 Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. These students will learn about the telecommunications industry, tour the nation’s capital and meet with legislative leaders to discuss their experiences in rural North Dakota.

Hattie Heer

A panel of SRT board members and employees evaluated general scholarship applications on scholastic performance and achievements, volunteerism and community involvement, and an essay submission. SRT Technical Scholarship applicants were required to submit volunteerism and community involvement, scholastic performance, an essay and a letter of recommendation from a community member or educator.

Collin Swenson

Brynn Hanson

Brooke Zimmer

Tate Heer

Shaun Randall

Sam Knudsvig

Cooper Kittleson