PPL Montana Announces Scholarship Winners

PPL Montana has awarded $12,000 in scholarships to eight college-bound students based on their academic record and extracurricular achievements.

The scholarships were awarded through PPL Montana’s Education Scholarship Program and its Family Scholarship Program.

“These scholarships represent an investment in Montana’s future and reflect PPL’s commitment to strengthening education and supporting the development of tomorrow’s leaders,” said Lisa Perry, PPL Community Relations manager.

The Education Scholarship Program provides $2,000 scholarships and recognizes talented students who plan to attend an accredited Montana college or university. This year’s recipients and their college choices are:

• Jeremiah Allen of Kalispell, Montana State University
• Nicholas Econom of Winifred, Rocky Mountain College
• Kinzie Brady of Fairfield, Carroll College
• Starr Wothe of Missoula, The University of Montana

The Family Scholarship Program provides $1,000 scholarships and recognizes outstanding high school students who are sons and daughters of PPL Montana employees and retirees. This year’s recipients and their respective colleges are:

• Demetra Davis of Butte, Gonzaga University
• Tyler Engebretson of Thompson Falls, Oklahoma Christian University
• Zach Gill of Colstrip, Montana State University
• Katie Henson of Corette, The University of Montana