Kimball Native Wins Scholarship to Study in Germany, Aims for Global Academic Growth

An anthropology student named Boeding has received a scholarship from the Fund for Education Abroad's University Studies Abroad Consortium to study in Lüneburg, Germany during the 2024-2025 academic year. Boeding, who is majoring in anthropology and minoring in German, thanked the scholarship committee, noting the personal and financial hurdles they overcame to win this award. The scholarship will support their academic goals and has also enhanced their writing skills, which Boeding is passionate about.

Boeding hails from Kimball, South Dakota, and is the first in their family to attend college. They are excited about studying abroad, particularly about engaging with German culture, becoming fluent in the language, and gaining independence. These goals are part of Boeding's plan for academic and personal development.

Boeding has been active in campus groups such as The SOUND of USD, Games Weekly, and Deutschklub. They have also benefited from classroom learning and faculty mentorship, which helped them secure the scholarship. They thanked several individuals, including graduate student Hser Lar Kpaw Htoo and TRIO faculty members, for their advice on the application essays.

After completing their undergraduate degree at the University of South Dakota, Boeding plans to pursue graduate studies in Germany. They view the upcoming study abroad experience as a crucial step in their academic and career plans.

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