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Southeast Community College announced its newest cohort of 30 students in the Walter Scott Jr. Career Pathway Scholars program. 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 2026 cohort listed by high schools. All schools are in Nebraska unless noted:

• Alma High School: Bladen Rumbeck, Precision Machining – Tool Maker Mold & Die
• Creighton Prep: Peter Eremti, Auto Technology
• Deshler Public School: Logan Lowery, Manufacturing
• Diller-Odell High School: Kaden Rupprecht, Auto Collision Repair Technology; Jack Phillips, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Doniphan-Trumbull Public School: Nolan Dzingle, Precision Machining – Tool Maker Mold & Die
• Fillmore Central Public School: Zach Korbelik, Diesel Truck; Chase Myers, Diesel – Ag; Jaret Potthoff, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Franklin High School: Eldon Haack, Diesel – Ag
• Gering Public Schools: Foster John, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Giltner Public Schools: Vincent Marcello, Building Construction Technology
• Heartland Community School: Will Regier, HVAC; Leo McCormick, HVAC
• Johnson Brock High School: Tucker Everett, Diesel – Ag
• Kearney High School: Zac Criffield, Nondestructive Testing Technology
• Lincoln High School: Jordan Dreeszen, Building Construction Technology
• McCook Public Schools: Cole Walter, Building Construction Technology
• Meridian High School: Colby Smith, HVAC
• Northwest High School: Dar’rion Smith, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Pawnee City High School: Quinn Friedly, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician; Norman McHenry, John Deere Tech
• Pius X High School: Joelle Reeb, Auto Collision Repair Technology
• Riverside High School: Carter Molt, Precision Machining – Advanced CNC and Automation
• Shelby-Rising City Public Schools: Kreyten Zimmerman, Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
• Cecilia Middle and High School: Trevor Lindauer, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Standing Bear High School: Thunder Carlson, Building Construction; Abdullah Sultani, Electrical & Electromechanical Technology – Electrical Technician
• Waverly High School: Jaxxon Ockinga, Diesel Truck
• Rossville High School: Caleb Lehman, Land Surveying/GIS/Civil Engineering Technology

Learn more: Scott Pathway Scholarship

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