The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has awarded $1,000 each to three deserving college students to help further their education as the 2025 ACE Scholarship Program recipients.

Sam Cederburg is from Minden, Nebraska, and is pursuing pre-law with a major in agricultural economics at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sam was a member and officer of his local FFA chapter, and was involved in speech, cross-country, and National Honor Society in high school. Sam is the son of Matt Cederburg. Sam’s father is affiliated with ACE ethanol producer member, KAAPA Ethanol, in Minden, Nebraska.

Julia Trygstad is from Nunda, South Dakota, and is attending South Dakota State University, in Brookings, South Dakota, where she studies nursing. Julia played multiple sports, was a member of National Honor Society, and was a Class President in high school. She is the daughter of Karen Trygstad. Her mother is affiliated with ACE associate member East River Electric Coop in Madison, South Dakota.

Hailey Vandenbosch is from Fulda, Minnesota, and is attending North Dakota State University, in Fargo, North Dakota, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Hailey is involved with the Student Nurse Association at NDSU and was active in many social and academic groups in high school. Hailey is the daughter of Ted Vandenbosch. Her father is affiliated with ACE ethanol producer member Heron Lake BioEnergy in Fulda, Minnesota.

The ACE Scholarship Program was initiated in 2004, and has since awarded $74,000 to employees and dependents of employees and shareholders of ACE Ethanol Producer, Voting and Associate member companies and organizations.