Beech Tree News Network

LTC Connect has awarded educational scholarships to three local students who plan to further their education after high school.

The 2023 scholarship winners are:

• Avril Marshall - Daughter of Amy Beach.

• Kaleb Hardison - Son of Jewell and Lisa Hardison.

• Kennedy Rice - Daughter of Stephen and Stacy Rice.

The LTC Connect Educational Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s written essay, financial considerations, grade point average, and involvement in extracurricular activities. To qualify

for a scholarship, the applicant’s parents or guardian must have a good standing membership in the Cooperative.

This is the 26th year that LTC Connect has awarded scholarships. Since 1998, $114,000 has been awarded to local students to help further their education.