PTECFF Awards Scholarships to Eight Pender Public School Seniors
Pender, Neb. (June 22, 2026) The Pender-Thurston Education and Community Foundation Fund (PTECFF) is pleased to announce the awarding of traditional scholarships to eight graduating seniors from Pender Public Schools. The scholarships were presented in May 2026 as part of the PTECFF's ongoing commitment to investing in the future of local students and supporting their educational goals.
This year's recipients are:
Reece Heineman
Addilyn Johnson
Lane Kelly
Tyler McCauley
Allie Rutar
Jake Schuster
Farris Swinton
Hadley Walsh
"These students represent the very best of Pender Public Schools—they are driven, dedicated, and full of potential," said Dee Moeller, President of the Pender-Thurston Education and Community Foundation Fund. "We are proud to support their academic journeys and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in the years to come."
Over the past two decades, the PTECFF has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education. This milestone reflects the Foundation's long-standing mission to enrich the Pender-Thurston community through educational and community-based support.
The Foundation extends its congratulations to the Class of 2026 scholarship recipients and their families and wishes them continued success in all their future endeavors.
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About Nebraska Community Foundation
Nebraska Community Foundation unleashes abundant local assets, inspires charitable giving and connects ambitious people to build stronger communities and a Greater Nebraska. Headquartered in Lincoln, the Foundation serves communities, donors and organizations by providing financial management, strategic development, education and training to a statewide network of 1,500 volunteers serving more than 265 communities. In the last five years, 45,993 contributions have been made to Nebraska Community Foundation and its affiliated funds. Since 1994, Nebraska Community Foundation has reinvested $517 million in Nebraska’s people and places. For information, visit NebraskaHometown.org.
