The Randell D. Voas Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Major Randell D. Voas, USAF, who was killed in action in Afghanistan on April 9th, 2010. It was established by Randy’s mother, Jo Kallemeyn, brother, Jeff, wife, Jill and children, Maddeline and Mitchell. In 2010, a group of Randy’s friends established Randy’s Run to provide a second scholarship in his honor. Beginning in 2016 the proceeds from Randy’s Run will be combined with the funds established by Randy’s family to have one scholarship in his honor, the Randell D. Voas/Randy’s Run Scholarship. Major Voas attended Eden Prairie Schools from first grade to his graduation from Eden Prairie High School in 1985.
Each year Randy’s Run is held in May to raise funds for this scholarship. Additional information about Randy’s Run can be found on their website.
Are You a Good Potential Applicant?
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Eden Prairie High School senior who will:
- Attend any post-secondary school in the fall following graduation (including public and private – vocational, junior college, community college, 2-year colleges and 4-year colleges)
- Has a grade point average of 3.25 or higher
- Actively participating in one or more of the following activities that Randy participated in – Nordic Ski, Band, Boy Scouts and/or NHS
Award Amount: One-time award of $1,000, non-renewable.
How to Apply:
The application process will take place through Eden Prairie High School’s Multi-Scholarship Application process. Applications are open December through February. A committee will choose the recipient and the scholarship will be awarded at the EPHS Senior Community Scholarship Awards night on May 19th.
Step 1: Get a letter of recommendation from a teacher. This scholarship requires a letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation currently in SCOIR will be used. If you do not have a letter of recommendation in SCOIR, one must be uploaded by a teacher or emailed to Ms. McNamara Elizabeth_mcnamara@edenpr.k12.mn.us by February 6, 2023 at 3pm.
Step 2: Complete the Multi-Scholarship application through EPHS’s online SCOIR system. The application form can be found in your My Drive in the student SCOIR portal. The application form is available from December 19 through February 6,2023.
Current & Past Recipients:
Randell D. Voas Memorial Scholarship:
- 2022 Max Johnson
- 2021 Dylan Yang
Randell D. Voas Memorial/Randy’s Run Scholarship (combined in 2016):
- 2020 Liesl Paulsen and Zachary Spears
- 2019 Nadia English and Nicholas Miller
- 2018 Allison James and David DeJong
- 2017 Allison Cotrell and Matthew Fier
- 2016 Caroline Frischmon and Kevin Jeter
Randell D. Voas Memorial Scholarship:
- 2015 Katie Velek
- 2014 Briana Paulsen
- 2013 Kayla Schroeck
- 2012 Mikalyna Sell
Randy’s Run Scholarship:
- 2015 Micayla Batchlor
- 2015 Nathan Derks
- 2015 Claire Zurn
- 2014 Hannah Jeter
- 2014 Eric Savereide
- 2013 Ryan Stewart
- 2013 Maddie Sligh
- 2012 Cayla Witte
- 2011 Aaron Bartnik
