Scholarship Recipients Announced

MKC is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2014 scholarship program. Ten

area high school seniors and eight college students have been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year. Since 2008, a total of $45,000 has been awarded through MKC’s scholarship program.

More than 100 high school students and nearly 40 college students submitted applications. "The number of applications made the selection process difficult," said Nichole Gouldie, communications specialist for MKC. "By helping our local students pursue their educational goals, we are investing in their future, as well as the future of our local communities."

This year’s scholarship program was the first year to include a college-level age group. In addition, the dollar amount to high school seniors was increased from $500 to $1,000.

Scholarship recipients were selected based on academic achievements, honors, leadership, and school and community activities. Along with the application, students were asked to submit an essay addressing the value of the cooperative system.

High school students awarded scholarships are: Jacob Dailey, Canton-Galva High School; Justin Schmutz, Ell-Saline High School; Reece Hiebert, Goessel High School; Kristen Knackstedt, Inman High School; Trevor Smyres, Little River High School; Nicholas Meyer, Marion High School; Greg Schlickau, Pretty Prairie High School; Anneliese Reinert, Smoky Valley High School; Taylor Green, Southeast of Saline High School; and Savannah Sherwood, Southeast of Saline High School

College students awarded scholarships are: Nick Wineinger, Kansas State University; Austin Hiebert, McPherson College; Luke Snider, Kansas State University; Kristine Larson, Kansas State University; Spencer Yenni, Hutchinson Community College; Melissa Woeppel, Bethany College; McKayla Brubaker, Kansas State University; and Ashley Murrell, Elementary Education.