MERRIAM, KAN.Ìý—ÌýIn its dedication to education, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ has granted a total of 65 $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will pursue certificates and degrees from technical schools, colleges and universities this upcoming fall.
“At ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ, we are committed to nurturing the educational aspirations of our future leaders,” said Davida Gomez, community enrichment specialist for ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ. “We are proud to support the educational dreams of young individuals within the communities where ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ operates.â€
·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ’ community scholarships targets supporting education in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Colorado and Iowa where the company has operations along with providing scholarships to children of employees. Recipients were chosen based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, work experience and community engagement.
This scholarship program is part of ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ’ commitment to fueling education, believing strong educational systems build a strong community for future generations. Since 2003, the company has provided nearly $528,000 in scholarships to approximately 465 high school seniors.
For more information, including details about the 2024 recipients of the Community Scholarship and the Children of Employees scholarship, visit seaboardfoods.com/scholarships.
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About ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ
As part of a uniquely connected food system, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ relentlessly seeks a better way to produce wholesome Prairie Fresh®Ìýpork by purposely connecting every step between its farms and family tables worldwide. Headquartered in Merriam, Kan., the company operates Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Colorado and Iowa, and employs more than 5,500 employees. ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ’ continued commitment to creating the most sought-after pork ensures the well-being of its animals, the environment, employees and the communities they call home.
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