Eleven Local Seniors Receive Twin Valley Scholarships Totaling $12,500

Twin Valley

As part of Twin Valley’s Youth Scholarship Program, the company has awarded $12,500 in scholarships to 11 local seniors to put toward tuition at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the 2024-2025 school year. In an effort to support local students and encourage the retention of talent and families in rural Kansas, those selected are graduates from a high school in a Twin Valley connected community and have expressed an interest in returning to a rural area following graduation.

The 2025 deadline to apply for Twin Valley’s Youth Scholarship Program is Friday, February 14. Eligible students must reside in a Twin Valley service area. The link to the application portal can be found at twinvalley.com/outreach through Twin Valley’s partner Foundation for Rural Service. Applicants will be considered as a part of the national FRS scholarship program, and those selected will be notified by May 2025. Applicants not awarded through Twin Valley’s partnership with FRS will be considered in a second round through the Twin Valley Community Outreach Program.

“We believe education is the cornerstone of strong communities. By investing in local students, we hope to inspire a new generation of leaders who will fuel the growth and vitality of rural Kansas for years to come,” said Ben Foster, Twin Valley President & CEO.

2024-2025 School Year Recipients

Weston Girard, Clyde

High School: Clifton-Clyde High School
College: Kansas State University
Major: Engineering
Amount: $2,500

Kolbie Bartlett, Abilene

High School: Bennington High School
College: Southeast Community College – Beatrice
Major: Livestock Management and Production
Amount: $1,000

Malaina Giacoletto, Bennington

High School: Bennington High School
College: Hutchinson Community College
Major: Psychology
Amount: $1,000

Isaac Pfizenmaier, Clay Center

High School: Clay Center Community High School
College: Kansas State University
Major: Agribusiness, Agronomy
Amount: $1,000

Collin Streit, Clearwater

High School: Clearwater High School
College: Fort Hays State University
Major: Construction Science, Business, Industrial Management Systems
Amount: $1,000

Ella Bottner, Glasco

High School: Concordia Jr-Sr High School
College: Fort Hays State University
Major: Nursing
Amount: $1,000

Alan Leis, Junction City

High School: Junction City Sr High School
College: Wichita State University
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Amount: $1,000

Rebecca Peterson, Junction City

High School: St Xavier Catholic School
College: Benedictine College
Major: Business Management, Business Marketing
Amount: $1,000

Stephanie Stanislow, Junction City

High School: Junction City Sr High School
College: Barton County Community College
Major: Dietetics
Amount: $1,000

Kirsten Allison, Riley

High School: Blue Valley High School
College: Neosho Community College
Major: Occupational Therapy (AS)
Amount: $1,000

Ava Lawson, Solomon

High School: Bennington High School
College: Fort Hays State University
Major: Allied Health
Amount: $1,000

As Kansas’s largest independently owned broadband & communications company, Twin Valley has served rural Kansas for more than 80 years. In addition to the Youth Scholarship Program, Twin Valley provides more than $100,000 in annual community support. These donations and sponsorships benefit youth enrichment programs, community events, Veterans’ programs, and other local initiatives. The company also provides free internet to community organizations, and free community WiFi at gathering places such as parks, sports facilities, and rodeo grounds. Additionally, the Twin Valley board and employees are community-oriented and give their own time, from involvement in local schools, churches, or charitable organizations to regional, state, and national industry associations. Learn more about these programs at twinvalley.com/outreach.