[HASTINGS, NE April 15, 2024] — Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 CPI Scholarships. This year, five dependents of CPI patrons and four dependents of CPI employees have been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year.
“The CPI Scholarship Program underscores our commitment to “Making Local Matter” and supporting the next generation of professionals as they prepare to enter the workforce,” said Gary Brandt, CEO of CPI. “These individuals have showcased exceptional dedication, leadership, and promise for the future. We are excited to support them in their educational journeys and look forward to seeing the positive influence they will have on their communities and beyond.”
The CPI Scholarship Program is open annually to graduating high school seniors planning to pursue post-secondary education who are dependents of CPI members or employees.
The 2024 CPI Scholarship recipients and their respective hometowns are as follows:
Patron Dependents:
- Seth Stengel – Shickley, NE
- Marshall Humphrey – Giltner, NE
- Charli Wells – Holdrege, NE
- Sydney Bartels – Campbell, NE
- Samuel Gruwell – Hildreth, NE
Employee Dependents:
- Abigail Klatt – Hastings, NE
- Alexis Holdsworth – Hastings, NE
- Carson Mau – Sutton, NE
- Logan McKay – Aurora, NE
Scholarship awardees were selected based on their outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, honors, and involvement in extracurricular activities. As part of the application process, students were also required to submit an essay reflecting on what CPI’s Vison Statement signifies to them.
