Nelnet Awards $10,000 Scholarship at Circle City Classic
In October 2006, Nelnet awarded a $10,000 scholarship to Ashley Wichman of Clayton, Indiana, winner of the education and planning services company’s scholarship sweepstakes. Wichman was present during the October 7 Circle City Classic football game, held at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. Nelnet Senior Vice President Celeste Lawson-Lindsey was on hand to present a check during a halftime on-field drawing. Kara S. Hawkins and Saraya T. Johnson of Indianapolis were runners-up in the sweepstakes and received a Nelnet gift pack. Indiana high school seniors were eligible for this giveaway.
"I'm really excited,” said Wichman. “Thanks (Nelnet) for being so generous and giving me the opportunity to win $10,000."
“Nelnet strives to be an excellent community partner,” said Cheryl Watson, Nelnet’s Chief Communications Officer. “It is an honor to establish funds and scholarships to help students such as Ashley achieve education dreams. Helping students and families plan and pay for college is our foremost priority.”
Nelnet seeks to increase opportunities for students across the nation by offering a full spectrum of educational products and services to families, giving them the tools to make the right education choices and pay for them as well. Scholarships are another avenue for increasing opportunities: Nelnet and the Nelnet Foundation provide more than one million dollars in scholarships and charitable contributions annually. Together they fund local and national organizations as well as assist individuals to promote higher education access for students.
Indianapolis high school student surprised in classroom with $5,000 Nelnet scholarship
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Nelnet's Susan Thap presents Rachel Baker with her $5,000 scholarship check.
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Indianapolis, Ind., January 25, 2007 – Nelnet, an education planning and finance company, surprised Lawrence North High School Senior Rachael Baker on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 1 pm with a $5,000 scholarship. Nelnet executives arrived in the classroom to provide college planning information, as well as the big surprise. Rachael’s mother and sister were on hand too.
Rachael recently filled out an entry form at the Galaxy 14 Theater as part of Nelnet's "At the Movies" promotion, located in four cities throughout the country. No purchase was necessary.
“We are so excited for Rachael and her entire family,” said Cheryl Watson, Chief Communcations Officer for Nelnet. "Nelnet has a firm commitment to promoting college access by awarding millions of dollars to help students in Indiana and across the country.”
Nelnet and the Nelnet Foundation fund more than one million dollars in scholarships and charitable contributions annually. Through philanthropic endeavors, education planning tools, and education financing, Nelnet supplies college-seeking families with the means and key resources to fulfill their education goals. Our Indianapolis office houses our national College Planning call center.
For more information about the free resources available at Nelnet, visit www.nelnet.com or call toll-free 1.866.866.7372.
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