Women in manufacturing scholarship offered by Cargill

Kelsi Perkins, center, works with her classmate during a basic electricity course at MCC. Thanks to a new scholarship from Cargill, women can pursue a degree in industrial maintenance with additional financial aid assistance. (Photo courtesy of MCC)

Morgan Community College (MCC) is pleased to announce the new women in manufacturing scholarship offered by Cargill. As a partnership between Cargill and MCC's industrial maintenance program, one female student will be awarded $1,500 for two semesters while enrolled in the industrial maintenance program at MCC.

"Education is a core focus area for Cargill in communities where we have a significant presence," said Allen Boelter, Fort Morgan beef processing facility general manager. "By investing in people who live in Fort Morgan, we believe the community will benefit and continue to thrive. This scholarship also underscores Cargill's commitment to a diverse workforce and creation of more, and better, adult education opportunities. We're delighted to collaborate with MCC to grow this program."

Morgan Community College has been in partnership with Cargill for 24 years, and has a long standing relationship of providing educational and workplace opportunities.

Morgan Community College continues to promote in industry and economic growth. A recent example is the second annual women in manufacturing event held at the Fort Morgan campus. Seventy five high schools girls from across MCC's service area attended the presentation. Attendees heard from women currently working in industry, who shared their personal stories about their journey into careers in manufacturing.

To apply for the women in manufacturing scholarship, applicants must file through MCC's Financial Aid Department. More information about the program and additional scholarship opportunities can be found online at MorganCC.edu/money.

To find out more about creating a named or memorial scholarship, please contact MCC's Director of Development, Kari Linker at (970) 542-3113 or Kari.Linker@MorganCC.edu

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