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Check out the latest events, news and stories from our grantees, alumnae and beyond.

  1. Story
    Mercy Ncube, Trailblazer Spring 2023
    Mercy Ncube was awarded an Ann Bancroft Foundation award in Spring 2023 to attend the FCCLA Nationals Competition in Denver, Colorado. The 11th-grader from Blaine, MN achieved her goal of placing in the top 10 at this competition.
  2. In the Media
    Exploring the North and South Poles wtih Ann Bancroft – Wild Ideas Worth Living, REI
    January 1, 2024
    In this podcast produced by REI, journalist Shelby Stanger interviews Ann Bancroft about polar exploration and her experience founding the Ann Bancroft Foundation.
  3. Story
    Sharing knowledge through mentorship
    The mentor passes on knowledge, but in return receives knowledge from the mentee. You become a better, more fulfilled person by mentoring while improving your own leadership, communication, and listening skills. YOU GAIN FAR MORE THAN YOU GIVE!”
  4. In the Media
    Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm: A decades-long friendship – MPR
    November 1, 2023
    Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm spoke with MPR's Angela Davis about their decades-long friendship, including the Ann Bancroft Foundation
  5. Resource
    College Essay Writing Webinar- Top 5 Takeaways
    On August 2nd, 2023, the Ann Bancroft Foundation hosted a webinar on advice for writing college application essays. In case you missed the seminar, here are the top five takeaways to perfect your writing.
  6. Story
    Sabrina, Trailblazer Fall 2015
    Sabrina was awarded an Ann Bancroft Foundation grant in the fall of 2015 for the Youth in Government (YIG) program where she was immersed in government and politics. She participated in the courts for two years and as a lobbyist for two years and proceeded to go to Girls State. 
  7. In the Media
    Founder Ann Bancroft reflects on her life and legacy – Minnesota Monthly
    May 29, 2023
    Founder Ann Bancroft reflected on her life and legacy, including the foundation she created decades earlier
  8. Resource
    Dr. Gigi Chawla: Seven lessons to my younger self
    The Ann Bancroft Foundation is excited to introduce Dr. Gigi Chawla as a new board member as of June 2023. Gigi is the Chief of Community Pediatrics at Children's Minnesota. Below, read the seven lessons Gigi would give her younger self.
  9. Resource
    Ending the silence on mental health: Top five takeaways
    May was Mental Health Awareness Month. To finish off this important month, the Ann Bancroft Foundation hosted NAMI Minnesota to teach their Ending the Silence class. Check out the top five takeaways from this session.