12 Local Students Awarded Scholarships from Red River Communications
ABERCROMBIE, N.D. [April 28th, 2022] — Red River Communications, a regional telecommunications cooperative, is pleased to announce the 2022 winners of 12 college scholarships to students seeking higher education both in vocational fields and general studies.
Of the 27 applications submitted by exceptional high school seniors, nine winners were awarded a Red River Communications general college scholarship for $1,000. Three additional students seeking higher education in technology, agriculture, or vocational trade received a $1,000 specialty scholarship.
2022 Scholarship Recipients:
Savannah Falk
$1,000 General Scholarship
Hankinson High School
Pharmacy Technician
NDSCS
Grace Fleming
$1,000 General Scholarship
Hawley High School
Pre-Optometry
Concordia College Moorhead
Emma Heyen
$1,000 General Scholarship
Richland 44 High School
Elementary Education
Valley City State University
Kya Mauch
$1,000 General Scholarship
Hankinson High School
Dental Hygiene
NDSCS
Colten Mickelson
$1,000 General Scholarship
Richland 44 High School
Agronomy
NDSCS
Keagan Neppl
$1,000 General Scholarship
Richland 44 High School
Business Management
NDSCS
Megan Roob
$1,000 General Scholarship
Richland 44 High School
Physical & Health Education
MSU Moorhead
Mary Rupp
$1,000 General Scholarship
Campbell-Tintah High School
Psychology & Criminal Justice
MSU Moorhead
Sophia Viger
$1,000 General Scholarship
Campbell-Tintah High School
Biomedical Engineering
NDSU
Jace Steffens
$1,000 Technology Scholarship
Hankinson High School
Electrical Technician
NDSCS
Emma Kratcha
$1,000 Agricultural Scholarship
Hankinson High School
Environmental Studies/Biology
University of North Dakota
Kaden Zenzen
$1,000 Vocational Scholarship
Barnesville High School
Construction Management
NDSU
“Choosing recipients from all the outstanding applications was not an easy task, but an inspirational one for sure,” says Red River Communications CEO Tom Steinolfson. “There are so many dedicated and deserving students looking to continue their education. Red River Communications is proud to help these 12 students achieve their future career goals.”
Applications for the Red River College Scholarship Program were judged on academic performance, school activities, work experience, volunteerism, and community involvement. Students were required to write an essay discussing how Red River Communications’ services have impacted their lives. Additionally, a letter of recommendation from a community member or educator was required.
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About the Red River Communications Scholarship Program
The Red River Communications College Scholarship Program recognizes and encourages the students’ academic achievements within its service territory by helping defray the costs of furthering their education. Starting in December 2022, students could apply for one of twelve $1,000 scholarships directly with Red River Communications. To be eligible for the Scholarship Program, the student’s parent/legal guardian must be an active cooperative member or customer of Red River Communications. In addition, the scholarship recipient’s family must currently be receiving one of our core services: Broadband Internet, Ag Wireless Internet, Phone Service, or Television. Scholarships are available annually, with applications opening in November of the current school year.
About Red River Communications
Headquartered in Abercrombie, North Dakota, Red River Rural Telephone Association, dba Red River Communications, is a leading-edge broadband and telecommunications cooperative. Committed to delivering state-of-the-art technology to customers throughout the region, Red River Communications provides fiber broadband internet, phone, digital TV, wireless internet, and cellular services to over 4,500 customers across southeast North Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Red River Communications has deployed a fiber-optic network spanning nearly 3,000 miles and is expanding in several communities. This year, the cooperative celebrates its 70th Anniversary of supporting the communities it calls home. Visit redrivercomm.com for additional information.