Scholarships

Marlene Hafner Barrow, a 1969 alum of Mitchell Tech’s Secretarial program, went to work at Tessier’s Inc. immediately after graduation. She began her career in a Clerical/Payroll role and continued to be a tremendous asset to Tessier’s serving in several capacities, retiring in 2019 as a Executive Administrator. Upon her retirement, Tessier Family Foundation established this endowment to provide scholarships for students enrolled in the Business Management program.

Business Management

Applicant must be accepted as an incoming full-time student in the Business Management program. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicant must complete the appropriate online scholarship application during the open application period. First preference to applicants from a 50-mile radius of Mitchell, SD excluding Mitchell and Huron students to award a student from a local small town. Applicant must demonstrate values that Marlene has displayed in her years of service to Tessier’s Inc. These include loyalty, integrity, leadership and compassion. Applicant must have a financial need, with first preference going to women who may not otherwise attend post-secondary education due to children, finances or other challenges.