North Central Co-op awarded 10 scholarships to local recipients for use toward educational expenses this coming school year. Since 2001, NCC has awarded over 100 scholarships totaling over $110,000 to award deserving high school seniors with at least five years of 4-H and/or two years of FFA involvement.
NCC is proud to award two scholarships to local college students. The second annual Huntington University scholarship is offered to a student pursuing a degree in an agricultural related field. In addition to the Huntington University scholarship, NCC awards the Darrell L. Smith Honorary Scholarship to a junior enrolled in a four-year, agriculture-related program who has expressed a sincere desire to continue a career in agriculture.
North Central Co-op is a full-service agricultural supply company that is 100 percent farmer owned with its headquarters located in Wabash, Ind. If you are interested in learning more about North Central Coop, visit our website at www.ncc.coop.
Students are designated for their early contributions to local agricultural programs and in gratitude for their family members' contributions to NCC, as every chosen student has parents or grandparents that are actively involved at NCC as stockholders, patrons, or team members. Students selected must be entering their freshman year in an associate or bachelor degree program, or a technical/trade school. The 2017 recipients are listed below.
Huntington University Scholarship—Madison Riley of Goshen is a sophomore at Huntington pursuing a degree in agribusiness management and crop production. Madison's future plans are to further her education by obtaining a master's degree.
Darrell L. Smith Honorary Scholarship—Kylie Echard of Wabash is a junior at Purdue University pursuing a degree in agribusiness and agronomy. Kylie plans to work in the agricultural industry by utilizing her degrees to assist producers on their operations.
NCC High School Scholarships—Ashley Beer of Milford is the daughter of Randy and Debra Beer and will graduate from Wawasee High School. Ashley will be attending Grace this fall to pursue a degree in business.
Makenna Dawes of LaFontaine is the daughter of Greg and Deb Dawes and will graduate from Southwood High School. Makenna plans to attend Purdue University and pursue a degree in animal science.
Allison Dragstrem of Amboy is the daughter of Bob and Elaine Dragstrem and will graduate from Maconaquah High School. Allison will attend Lake Land Junior College this fall and pursue a degree in agricultural business.
Lydia AcMoody of Coldwateris the daughter of Andy and Shelly AcMoody and will graduate from Coldwater High School. Lydia will attend Michigan State this fall and pursue a degree in agricultural business.
Mackenzie Smyth of Butler is the daughter of Jason and Tina Smyth and will graduate from Hamilton High School. Mackenzie will attend Ball State University this fall and pursue a degree in biology.
Evan Brandenburg of Rensselaer is the son of Craig and Jennifer Brandenburg and will graduate from Rensselaer Central High School. Evan will pursue a degree in exercise science and physical therapy from the University of Indianapolis or Manchester College.
Regan Culp of Francesville is the daughter of Dan and Melissa Culp and will graduate from West Central High School. Regan is planning on attending Purdue University to pursue a degree in animal science.