The Spirit of Sioux Falls Scholarship endowment was established by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation and more than 100 businesses and individuals to honor the memory of Roger Hainje, Angus Anson, and David Birkeland, each of whom were Sioux Falls business and economic development leaders who lost their lives along with Governor Mickelson and four state officials April 19, 1993. They were on an economic development mission to retain one of the state’s largest employers.
Annually, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation awards scholarships to Sioux Falls residents or students who have completed at least one year of post-secondary work in business-related areas of study.
The student selected for the 2024 Spirit of Sioux Falls Scholarship is Andy Van Surksum. Van Surksum is a recent graduate of Southeast Technical College pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting at the University of Sioux Falls.
The Foundation congratulates Van Surksum on his achievements as he continues to pursue his academic and career goals.