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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded several scholarships to Central Nebraska students.
Those scholarships include the Hall County Farm Bureau Scholarship; scholarships for students enrolled in the Agricultural Education Teaching Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and the Nebraska Rural Radio Scholarship in honor of Max and Eric Brown which is designed for individuals over the age of 25 who are committed to living in rural Nebraska and serving their communities; and the
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded the Hall County Farm Bureau Scholarship to Cooper Ewoldt of Grand Island.
Ewoldt graduated from Northwest High School and plans to study agriculture in his college career.
Cooper Ewoldt
“I want to further my education in agriculture to stay more involved in our farm and all aspects of agriculture,” Ewoldt said. “Thank you, Hall County Farm Bureau, for awarding me this scholarship!”
Each year, the Hall County Farm Bureau Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding Hall County student pursuing an agricultural course of study and career in Nebraska.
“Hall County Farm Bureau is proud to support the next generation of farmers and ranchers through this scholarship. We wish Cooper all the best and are excited to see his impact on Nebraska agriculture in the future,” said Adam Rathman, president of Hall County Farm Bureau.
“Scholarships are an important investment in the future success of Nebraska agriculture. Many thanks to Hall County Farm Bureau for establishing this scholarship at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation,” said Megahn Schafer, executive director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation.
The foundation awarded 10 scholarships to students enrolled in the Agricultural Education Teaching Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
“Classrooms and FFA chapters will benefit from the passion reflected in this year’s applications,” Schafer said. “It is an honor to support these future teachers who will develop strong leaders to ensure a bright future for Nebraska agriculture.”
Central Nebraska recipients are Connor Scholz, Hall County; Vickie Ference, Valley County; Kate Holcomb, Custer County; Rylie Krause, York County; and Taryn Miller, Buffalo County.
Each recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship during his or her student teaching semester at the university.
“With 218 schools offering high school agricultural education programs and FFA chapters, demand for teachers has never been stronger,” said Matt Kreifels, associate professor of practice in agricultural education at UNL. “These teachers serve a vital role in agriculture by introducing and recruiting talented students to the industry. We thank the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for supporting these future teachers. Through this scholarship program, and with Farm Bureau helping to promote the profession of agricultural education.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded nine individuals with the Nebraska Rural Radio Scholarship in honor of Max and Eric Brown.
The scholarship is designed for individuals over the age of 25 who are committed to living in rural Nebraska and serving their communities.
Heather Topil of Polk County is among the recipients.
Scholarship recipients can use these funds for any form of continuing education: a two-year program, four-year program, trade, EMT, graduate school, etc. The scholarship strives to keep rural Nebraska thriving for generations to come.
From educators to health care workers to community advocates, these scholarship winners are committed to promoting a prosperous future for rural Nebraska.
Max Brown was the founder of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association, formed in the early 1950s with flagship station KRVN-AM in Lexington. His son, Eric, took over in 1979 and served until his retirement in 2012.
The mission of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is to engage youth, educators and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501©(3) nonprofit. For more information about the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, visit www.nefbfoundation.org.
The mission of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is to engage youth, educators and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For more information about the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, visit www.nefbfoundation.org.
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Friends and families in several old-time festivities for Fourth of July at the Stuhr Museum on Thursday, July 4.
Cooper Ewoldt
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