Tom and Bette Kotula
Tom and Bette met and graduated from the University of Minnesota. Tom studied dentistry and Bette studied physical therapy. Their scholarship fund was created because they enjoy helping students so they can obtain better jobs after graduation.
Impact
“Thank you for choosing me to be a recipient of the Tom and Bette Kotula Fund award. It is humbling to be chosen knowing that there are many other candidates. Your generosity is truly appreciated by myself and my family and helps to alleviate the financial pressures of being a successful student while balancing my responsibilities at work and at home.”
- Spring 2016 Scholarship Recipient/Computer Network Administration Student
“I am very honored and humbled to be selected as the recipient for the Tom and Bette Kotula Fund Scholarship. I am very grateful to have received this assistance and I would like you to know how much your generosity means to me… With the additional classes and textbooks that are required, I had concerns regarding my financial stability in this upcoming semester. I have worked very hard these past two years to limit my financial obligation while pursing my dream of obtaining a college education. Because of your generosity, I can now enter this next semester with less stress and able to concentrate on my courses… It is with the support of my family, my teaches, and donors such as you, I am able to achieve my educational dreams and goals.”
- Spring 2016 Scholarship Recipient/Associate in Arts/Deaf Studies Student
“First off, I would like to say thank you and I greatly appreciate receiving the Tom and Bette Kotula fund. Receiving this scholarship is the biggest help that I could ask for at this time. This money I will be receiving will help me buy my books and help with tons of school objects.”
- Spring 2015 Scholarship Recipient/Associate in Arts Student