Cook County News Herald

Cheyenne Sorlie wins U.S. Bank scholarship




U.S. Bank has named College of St. Scholastica student Cheyenne Sorlie of Grand Marais as one of 40 college students chosen to receive the $1,000 U.S. Bank Scholarship. Sorlie was selected from more than 200,000 students throughout the country who applied for the scholarship.

Sorlie, a junior at College of St. Scholastica, has participated in a variety of activities including riding and training horses, photography and long-distance running. Sorlie is pursuing a degree in psychology. She is a 2011 graduate of Cook County High School. Cheyenne is the daughter of Don Sorlie and Gretchen Panka.

“We are proud to continue the U.S. Bank Scholarship Program for the 17th consecutive year,” said Erica Opstad, vice president, Office of Corporate Citizenship & Financial Education at U.S. Bank. “With the cost of college tuition increasing and number of financial aid options decreasing, it’s important that both prospective and current college students are able to help pay for higher education through this program.”

U.S. Bank is one of the top student banking institutions in the nation, providing a comprehensive line of student banking products including mobile and online banking, campus ID card programs, U.S. Bank student checking and savings and Visa Buxx prepaid spending cards. Students and parents can find information and tips about financial education for students at www.usbank.com/studentbanking.



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