Local students and schools receive Cargill scholarships

    Cargill has awarded $1,000 scholarships to two local students.
    Elizabeth Ginther of Dodge City is a 2008 graduate of Dodge City High School and plans to attend Fort Hays State University in the fall; Tracy Monaghan of Haviland, a 2008 graduate of Haviland High School, plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
    As part of the Cargill Community Scholarship Program, the students' high schools will each receive $200 from Cargill in the student's honor to support the school's library.
    “We are pleased to recognize Elizabeth and Tracy with Cargill Community Scholarships and recognize their high schools for their dedicated work as well,” said Dan Schnitker of Cargill Meat Solutions in Dodge City. “Cargill supports education programs in our communities because youth are tomorrow's work force and our future community leaders.”
    Each year, 350 students living in communities where Cargill has a business presence receive an award through the Cargill Community Scholarship Program. Students are selected based on academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular and civic activities.
    The National FFA Organization administers the program on behalf of Cargill, though recipients are not required to be members of FFA. This year more than 1,600 students applied for the Cargill Community Scholarship.