Established in memory of longtime Stephen resident James Burlum. James was a 1933 graduate of Stephen High School and continued his education at St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota. After college James enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. James' professional career included working as a copywriter and journalist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Two scholarships are named in his honor:
Awarded to any student attending a community college Awarded to any student that has earned Minnesota Honor Society Induction
Currently donations are not being accepted to the Burlum Fund
