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Elbert Awarded Elyzabeth Schell Scholarship
Jennifer Elbert of Washington has been awarded the Elyzabeth Schell Scholarship from the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Elbert, a senior majoring in agricultural education, is the daughter of Donald A. and Christine Elbert.
The Elyzabeth Schell Scholarship was established in 1981 by the estate of Elyzabeth Schell. The Schells were in the dairy business in the Kansas City area and had a strong interest in agriculture. Scholarships are awarded to students whose parents are Missouri landowning farmers or ranchers.
“Scholarships are essential for two major reasons – to attract the best and the brightest students and to provide financial assistance to those who otherwise might not be able to attend college,” said Bryan Garton, interim associate dean of academic programs. “As the cost of earning a college degree continues to increase, it is rare to find a student who does not need financial assistance.”
“We are extremely grateful for the Elyzabeth Schell Scholarship because it not only enables students to remain in school but also allows students to focus more energy on academics,” said Garton. “Our goal over the next 10 years is to double the amount in scholarships from $750,000 to $1.5 million. These scholarships enable us to continue a longstanding tradition in our college of attracting and retaining outstanding students.”
Information on scholarships and the college is available from Garton at 573-882-0089 or from high school counselors.
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