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Southeast Community College announced its newest cohort of 30 students in the Walter Scott Jr. Career Pathway Scholars program on Friday, May 9, on its Milford Campus. The scholarship program is for students pursuing technical education in construction, manufacturing and transportation and provides full tuition and fees plus room and board for up to four semesters at SCC in Milford.

Beyond financial assistance, Scott Pathway Scholars receive support through a dedicated living-learning environment and career development resources. The scholarship program integrates both curricular and co-curricular learning experiences designed to develop technical expertise alongside essential social, emotional and problem-solving skills.

“Our Scott Pathway Scholarship program represents our commitment to developing the next generation of technical professionals,” said Tracy Kerner, Scott Pathway director. “By removing financial barriers and providing intensive support services, we’re creating a direct pathway from education to meaningful careers in high-demand industries.”

Scholars must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA while taking at least 12 credit hours per semester. Additional requirements include living in the dedicated learning community on the Milford Campus, participating in career development activities, regular meetings with the Scott Pathway director and engagement in paid field-related work experience.

The following students will join the fall 2025 cohort of the Scott Pathway Scholars listed by high schools. All schools are in Nebraska unless noted:

• Alma High School: Tucker Brandyberry, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Arthur High School: Brody Vinton, John Deere Tech
• Callaway High School: Bo Brennan, Energy Generation Operations
• Centennial Jr-Sr High School: Sam Ehlers, Diesel – Ag Equipment Service Tech
• Columbus High School: Jessica Gomez-Cortez, Precision Machining & Automation Technology
• Creighton Prep High School: Joseph Bauman, Building Construction Technology; Joe Fenton, Automotive Technology
• Crete High School: Owen Kennedy, Diesel Technology – Truck
• Cross County High School: Tony DeWitt, Precision Machining & Automation Technology; Tommie Rediger, Land Surveying/GIS/Civil Engineering Technology
• Diller-Odell High School: David McCown, Automotive Technology
• Elmwood-Murdock High School: Kayden Bacon, Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training
• Fillmore Central High School: Kiffin Theobald, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
• Johnson Brock High School: Holden Berglund, General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program
• Lexington High School: Alan Villa, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Malcolm Jr-Sr High School: Josh Cantrell, Nondestructive Testing Technology
• McCool Junction Jr-Sr High School: Mason Strope, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Nebraska City High School: Leeland Esser, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology
• Oakland Craig Senior High School: Garrett Klausen, Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training
• Pender High School: Trent Hansen, Diesel Technology – Truck
• Riverside High School: Trevor Carraher, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Technology
• Schuyler Central High School: Angela Yepez, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Scotus Central Catholic High School: Austin Long, Energy Generation Operations
• Shickley High School: Carter Gnuse, Auto Collision Repair Technology
• Silver Lake High School: Casey Conway, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Southern Valley Jr-Sr High School: Shyloh Gavierez, Automotive Technology
• Stanton High School: Abby Kuester, Auto Collision Repair Technology
• Sumner-Eddyville-Miller High School: Maddox Jones, Diesel – Ag Equipment Service Tech
• Thayer Central High School: Jedric Dankenbring, Precision Machining & Automation Technology – Advanced CNC & Automation
• Tri-Center High School (Iowa): Caden Coatney, John Deere Tech

Learn more: Scott Pathway Scholarship

Jennifer Snyder
Communications Specialist
402-323-3393
jsnyder@southeast.edu