Scholarships

After reviewing several excellent applications, the scholarship committee selected the following individuals to receive PFC scholarships:

Eli Kalous is graduating from Wiggins High School and is planning to major in Agricultural Business at Northeastern Junior College. He is the son of Matt and Heather Kalous.

Jaylyn Kechter is graduating from Idalia High School and is planning to attend Nelson University and major in Human Services. She is the daughter of Toby and Brianne Kechter and granddaughter of Robert and Brenda Kechter.

Madelyn Willeke is graduating from Otis High School and is planning to attend University of Colorado, Boulder and major in Integrative Physiology. She is the daughter of Jordan and Jennifer Willeke.

Addison Oliver is graduating from Revere High School and is planning to attend Kansas State University and major in Agricultural Education. She is the daughter of Ryan and Jessica Oliver.

Premier offers four $1,000 scholarships to students who have not yet obtained their undergraduate degree. Selection is based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes, leadership and financial need.  Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a current stockholder or be a current stockholder themselves.  Children or grandchildren of employees or Board members are not eligible.

As part of the Farm Credit System (established in 1916), Premier Farm Credit serves Northeast Colorado and the surrounding areas with loans, leases, insurance and appraisals for agriculture and ag-related businesses. Premier Farm Credit has aggregate loan volume of approximately $1 billion and has offices in Sterling, Fort Morgan, Yuma and Holyoke.

Premier thanks all the applicants and congratulates the four scholarship recipients of 2024. Four local students were awarded $1,000 scholarships and they are:

Cassidy Goddard is graduating from Haxtun High School and is planning to major in Business Administration at Black Hills State University. She is the daughter of Casey and Lindsay Goddard and granddaughter of Claude and Joann Goddard.

Addicyn Kessinger is graduating from Akron High School and is planning to attend Black Hills State University and major in Exercise and Sport Science. She is the daughter of Kory and Shanan Kessinger and granddaughter of Lila Kessinger

Tayla Martin is graduating from Holyoke High School and is planning to attend CU-Boulder and major in Accounting and Ag Business. She is the daughter of KC and Gina Martin and granddaughter of Terry Martin.

Carter Van Overbeke is graduating from Holyoke High School and is planning to attend an undecided university and major in Mechanical Engineering. He is the son of Troy and Michelle Van Overbeke and grandson of Carl and Kathleen Schneller.

Premier Farm Credit is a mission-driven lender owned entirely by its member-owners focused on supporting rural communities and agriculture, today and tomorrow. This scholarship program is one of many ways Premier supports youth and our communities, and the scholarship selection is based on academic aptitude, vocational promise, personal attributes, leadership and financial need.  Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a current stockholder, or be a current stockholder themselves.  Children or grandchildren of employees or Board members are not eligible.

As part of the Farm Credit System (established in 1916), Premier Farm Credit serves Northeast Colorado and the surrounding areas with loans, leases, insurance and appraisals for agriculture and ag-related businesses. Premier Farm Credit has aggregate loan volume of approximately $1 billion and has offices in Sterling, Fort Morgan, Yuma and Holyoke.

Premier thanks all the applicants and congratulates the four scholarship winners of 2023.

“The future of rural communities and agriculture will rest on the shoulders of our youth so we will continue to invest in their education,” Becky Lenz, Board Chair said. “Congratulations and best of luck to the scholarship recipients!”

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Students have shown incredible resilience and we wanted to go the extra mile in supporting them. Youth are the future of our communities and agriculture, and we're committed to investing in both!