CHS Foundation awards 100 high school scholarships

ST. PAUL, Minn., June 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP), the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative, announced today it has awarded $100,000 in scholarships to high school seniors pursuing an agricultural-related degree or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field of study with an interest in agriculture. Each of the 100 recipients will receive a  $1,000 scholarship.

"CHS and the CHS Foundation are dedicated to a variety of programs that support the next generation of leaders in agriculture," says Linda Tank, president, CHS Foundation. "We are proud to support these young leaders as they pursue their education and explore the many diverse opportunities the agriculture and energy industries have to offer."

An independent, external review committee selected recipients based on their career goals, essays, transcripts, reference letters and extracurricular involvement. This year's scholarship winners represent 25 states.

CHS and the CHS Foundation also fund an additional 200 scholarships for students enrolled in agricultural-related programs at colleges across the country. These scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000 and are directly administered by more than 30 CHS partner colleges. Click here for more information. 

See below for a complete list of the 100 high school scholarship recipients, their home states and the institutions they will attend.

Alabama
Cassidy Catrett, Mississippi State University

California
Julia Pitman, Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Lexie Schultz, California State University of Fresno
Kelsey Swall, California State University of Fresno 
Jacob Willhite, California Polytechnic State University

Colorado
Tabor Kalcevic, Colorado State University
Tyllor Ledford, Texas Tech University
Kaitlyan Reed, University of Wyoming

Florida
Mason Bishop, Clarendon College
Kasey Ray, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Georgia
Sadie Lackey, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Iowa
Victoria Butt, Ellsworth College
Anna Ehlers, Iowa State University
Molly Fisher, Wartburg College
David Hayes, Iowa State University
Blake Lineweaver, Iowa State University
Keiffer Sexton, Western Illinois University

Idaho
Eric Ball, University of Idaho
Hailey Hampton, University of Idaho
Gretchen Hansten, University of Idaho
Kristin Nesbitt, University of Idaho

Illinois
Kiera Balentine, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Brooke Bennett, Auburn University
Drew Groezinger, Highland Community College
Kaitlyn Hildebrand, Illinois Central College
Jordon Oellerich, Iowa State University
Madeline Poole, University of Illinois

Indiana
Clayton Fugate, Purdue University
Leah Hefty, Purdue University
Travis Koester, Purdue University
Morgan Lambrecht, Purdue University

Kansas
Rachel Bellar, Kansas State University
Katelyn Bohnenblust, Kansas State University

Minnesota
Harley Braun, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Adam Buseman, Iowa State University
Riley Donkers, South Dakota State University
Ryan Donkers, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Andrew Gathje, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Marietta Geist, Carleton College
Janelle Hueners, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bailey Leaman, University of Minnesota-Crookston
Katharine Lewer, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lauren Libbesmeier, South Dakota State University
Juliana Pederson, South Dakota State University
Natalie Resch, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Aricka  Roberson, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Drew Schwarzrock, South Dakota State University
Payton Vold, University of Minnesota-Crookston
Klarissa Walvatne, North Dakota State University
Spencer Wolter, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Missouri
Kaleb Baber, Iowa State University 
Denton Diggins, University of Missouri-Columbia 
Jacqueline Janorschke, University of Missouri-Columbia
Caleb Quinlan, University of Missouri-Columbia
John Robinson, University of Missouri-Columbia
Colton Spencer, University of Missouri-Columbia
Rachel Veenstra, Missouri State University 

Montana
Kendall Carpenter, Montana State University-Bozeman 
Karly Hanson, Casper College
Chantz Hubing, Miles Community College 
Brittany Whiteman, Sheridan College 

North Dakota 
Haley Anderson, Mayville State University 
Jarrett Lardy, North Dakota State University 
Katelyn Long, North Dakota State University 
John Mayer, North Dakota State University 
Brooke Schroeder, North Dakota State University 

Nebraska
Dalton Anderson, Southeast Community College-Beatrice Campus
Emily Frenzen, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

New Jersey
Jeremy Posluszny, Rutgers University 

New York 
Shannon Sears- State University of New York at Cobleskill 

Ohio
Philip Eberly, The Ohio State University 
Kasey Hummel, Wilmington College 
Emily Jenkins, University of Northwestern Ohio 
Kayle Mast, Clark State Community College 
Kimberly Myers, Wilmington College
John Sipple, West Virginia University Institute of Technology 
Jake Utendorf, The Ohio State University 

Oregon 
Brady Linnell, Colorado State University 

Pennsylvania 
Brittany Truax, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 

South Dakota
Benjamin Ostebee, South Dakota State University 
Shelby Riggs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

Texas
Ashley Merritt, Tarleton State University 
Huston Myers, Tarleton State University 
Kylie Patterson, Blinn College-Brehnam Campus 
Johnna Pieniazek, Texas A&M University 
Chloe Presnall, Texas A& M University 

Washington 
Kayla Beechinor, Washington State University
Hallie Galbreath, Utah State University 
Emily Greene, Washington State University 
Madison Harder, Washington State University
Dalton Keller, Washington State University
Taylor Kulm, Washington State University
Luke Moore, Washington State University
Dane Schwartz, Washington State University

Wisconsin
Maegan Kreuscher, University of Wisconsin-Platteville 
Corissa Prom, Fort Lewis College 
Zackary Propst, University of Wisconsin-Madison 
Kendra Spier, Iowa State University 
Hayley Vandenboom, University of Wisconsin-River Falls 

West Virginia
Rachel Martin, The Ohio State University

The CHS Foundation is the major giving entity of CHS Inc., the nation's leading farmer-owned cooperative and a global energy, grains and foods company. As a part of the CHS stewardship focus, the CHS Foundation supports programs that develop future leaders for agriculture through education and leadership programs, improve agricultural safety and enhance community vitality in rural America. 

CHS Inc. (www.chsinc.com) is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Diversified in energy, grains and foods, CHS is committed to helping its customers, farmer-owners and other stakeholders grow their businesses through its domestic and global operations. CHS, a Fortune 100 company, supplies energy, crop nutrients, grain marketing services, animal feed, food and food ingredients, along with business solutions including insurance, financial and risk management services. The company operates petroleum refineries/pipelines and manufactures, markets and distributes Cenex® brand refined fuels, lubricants, propane and renewable energy products.

SOURCE CHS Foundation