"Patty has laid a strong foundation for future growth, and we are committed to building on this legacy for many years to come. The board of trustees wish Patty well in her retirement." -- Board President Marieta Johnson on Patty Salo Downs
“For 76 years, the Alworth Memorial Fund has realized there’s no better investment than in northern Minnesota young people with a passion for pursuing careers in math and science-related fields.” -- Patty Salo Downs, Executive Director of the Fund
The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, which has awarded $57.8 million in scholarships to northern Minnesota students, begins its annual application period on Nov. 1, 2024. Applications for scholarships totaling $24,000 are due by Jan. 15, 2025. Since 1949, Alworth scholarships have been awarded to dedicated
By Steve Greenfield Perhaps the “old days” were never really that calm, but there’s no question that in today’s world we are surrounded by conflict, aggressiveness and disrespectful actions that can cause stress, drain energy, damage relationships or worse. Yet many people are challenged to deal with these
"The goal is not to get what we want, but to make a human connection that will result in everyone getting their needs met. That’s what this workshop is all about.” -- Patty Salo Downs
The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, founded in 1949, has awarded its 2024 scholarships to 102 northern Minnesota students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in fields of study related to mathematics, engineering, the sciences, medicine and scientific research. Ninety-five scholarships for $24,000 each were awarded to high school
The Marshal H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Scholarship Fund opens its annual scholarship application period on Wednesday, launching the Foundation’s 75th Anniversary year by increasing its scholarship awards to $24,000. (The previous amount had been $20,000.) Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2024. “For 75 years, the