Several students from the Northern Indiana area have received Everence® college scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year.
The local recipients are:
- Bradley Ackerman of First Baptist Church in Goshen, Indiana, who received a $750 scholarship to pursue a degree at Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana.
- Mitchell Holsopple of Silverwood Mennonite Church in Goshen, Indiana, who received a $750 scholarship to pursue a degree at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana.
- Jenae Longenecker of Kern Road Mennonite Church in South Bend, Indiana, who received a $750 scholarship to pursue a degree at Goshen (Indiana) College.
- Luke Rush of Eighth Street Mennonite Church in Goshen, Indiana, who received a $750 scholarship to pursue a degree at Goshen (Indiana) College.
- Matthew Smucker of Waterford Mennonite Church in Goshen, Indiana, who received a $750 scholarship to pursue a degree at Goshen (Indiana) College.
These students are among 42 recipients of Everence college scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. The scholarship program encourages young people to explore the integration of faith and finances while helping them on their educational journeys.
More than 160 students from across the country applied for scholarships – a benefit of being an Everence member – for the coming academic year. Recipients were chosen based on academics, leadership, community involvement and responses to an essay question.
“We enjoy rewarding students who invest their time in helping their communities in addition to doing well in school,” said Kenda Mishler, Member Benefits Manager for Everence.