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GreenStone Scholarships
Investing in young individuals aspiring to enhance the future of the agricultural industry is an essential part of sustaining the industry’s success. GreenStone is proud to support the future success of youth in agriculture by awarding college scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The recipients this year have demonstrated academic integrity, commitment to a variety of extracurricular activities, leadership in their communities, and passion for the agricultural industry. GreenStone feels honored to be a part of the journey toward achieving their goals. Once again, GreenStone has awarded $40,000 in scholarships to incoming college freshman, with $2,000 going to students pursuing a fouryear degree and $1,000 to students pursuing a two-year degree. Since 2010, GreenStone has presented nearly $300,000 in college scholarships to students who desire to make a positive impact on the agriculture industry. Kayla Dufek, one of the 20 scholarship recipients this year, states, “I want to thank GreenStone Farm Credit Services for their involvement not only in agriculture, but in all aspects of communities as well. I am grateful to be chosen as a recipient of this scholarship.” The 2021 scholarship awardees are: Kayla Dufek – New Franken, WI, attending University of Wisconsin –
Green Bay Brett Dumaw – Deckerville, MI, attending Michigan State University London Eldridge – Stanton, MI, attending Olivet College Kaitlyn Hansen – Sheridan, MI, attending Michigan State University Leah Irion – Pigeon, MI, attending
Michigan State University Scott Jackson – Blissfield, MI, attending Michigan State University Aliza Jacobs – Luxemburg, WI, attending University of Wisconsin –
Platteville Jacie King – Burr Oak, MI, attending
University of Arizona
Allison Littlefield – Burr Oak, MI, attending Michigan State University Anna Loyer – Harrisville, MI, attending
Western Michigan University Erin McCarty – Ubly, MI, attending
Delta College Brenna McKimmy – Beaverton, MI, attending Saginaw Valley State University Anna Moser – Dansville, MI, attending Iowa State University Jenna Pfeilstucker – Harbor Beach,MI, attending Saginaw Valley State University Joseph Schuh – Seymour, WI, attending University of Wisconsin – River Falls Anika Stehlik – St. Johns, MI, attending University of Findlay Stephen Stocchiero – Bangor, MI, attending Michigan State University Kaelyn Sumner – Cecil, WI, attending Kansas State University Adalee Thelen – St. Johns, MI, attending Michigan State University Kathleen Zahm – Marne, MI, attending Iowa State University Applications for 2022 scholarships will be available on the GreenStone website in early 2022. ■
