The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is proud to announce the three winners of this year’s Scholarship Program.
Courtney Geraets, Jennifer Johnson and Megan Wheeland will each receive a $1000 scholarship to help further their collegiate education.
Courtney Geraets is from Dell Rapids, South Dakota, and is pursuing a degree in Counseling at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida. Courtney is the daughter of Paul and Amy Geraets. Her father Paul is affiliated with ACE ethanol producer member Dakota Ethanol in Wentworth, South Dakota.
Jennifer Johnson is from Las Cruces, New Mexico, and will be attending the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, South Dakota, where she plans to study Metallurgical Engineering. Jennifer is the daughter of Everett and Julie Johnson. Her father is affiliated with ACE ethanol producer member Little Sioux Corn Processors in Marcus, Iowa.
Megan Wheeland is from Nelson, Nebraska, and will be pursuing a degree in pre-nursing/nursing at the University of Nebraska – Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska. Megan is the daughter of Kevin and the late Renae Wheeland. Her father is affiliated with ACE ethanol producer member Chief Ethanol Fuels in Hastings, Nebraska.
The ACE Scholarship Program has awarded $56,000 since it was initiated in 2004.