Frontier Cooperative Awards Scholarships to Area Students
Apr 08, 2026
April 8, 2026 (Lincoln, NE) – Frontier Cooperative is proud to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program, awarding 16 exceptional students from across our trade territory. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their continued education beyond high school.
Frontier’s Board of Directors selected the scholarship recipients after a comprehensive review process. Applicants were evaluated on academic achievement, commitment to furthering their education—particularly in agriculture-related fields.
Jeremy Wilhelm, Chief Executive Officer of Frontier Cooperative, emphasized the importance of investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders.
“Supporting students as they pursue their next steps after high school—especially those passionate about agriculture—is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the future of our industry,” said Wilhelm. “These students represent the next generation of innovators, leaders, and advocates who will help shape agriculture and strengthen our rural communities for years to come.”
Frontier Cooperative remains committed to creating opportunities that promote generational success in agriculture and is proud to recognize these students for their hard work, dedication, and potential.
Below is a list of the 2026 scholarship recipients, along with their parents, high schools, and intended colleges:
| Tanner Ahrens Trey & Leisha Ahrens |
Conestoga | Southeast Community College |
| Gretchen Anthony Blane & Emily Anthony |
Johnson-Brock | Northwest Missouri State University |
| Alexander Barry Martin & Carol Barry |
Bishop Neumann | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Jason Bongers Jerry & Sandy Bongers |
East Butler | Southeast Community College |
| Wyatt Jelinek Brad & Tonia Jelinek |
Raymond Central | Southeast Community College |
| Nora Koelzer Scott & Donette Koelzer |
Lourdes Central Catholic | Iowa Western Community College |
| Dane Lyons Doug & Tiffany Lyons |
Lourdes Central Catholic | Iowa State University |
| Lauren Meister Ryan & Jean Meister |
Aquinas Catholic | Central Community College |
| Levi Othmer Lavon & Lisa Othmer |
Johnson County Central | Southeast Community College |
| Easton Roeber Landy & Meggan Roeber |
Ashland - Greenwood | Southeast Community College |
| Ian Schiller Chris & Michelle Schiller |
West Point - Beemer | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Blaze Sock Kendall Sock & Nikky Hall |
Twin River | Central Community College |
| Ellie Stein Kyle & Angie Stein |
Ashland - Greenwood | University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
| Matt Thulin Kevin & Lonnie Thulin |
Bishop Neumann | Northwest Missouri State University |
| Lily Wemhoff Mike & Ann Babel, Wayne Wemhoff |
Lakeview | Undetermined |
| Braxton Wisnieski Brian & Karleen Wisnieski |
North Bend Central | Nebraska Wesleyan University |