LINCOLN, Neb. — Two Lincoln County educators are among three Nebraskans selected to receive the 2026 Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarship in honor of Max and Eric Brown.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation announced that Katy Denny and Emily Kammerer of Lincoln County have been awarded the scholarship, along with Kiley Conder of Hall County.
The scholarship is designed for nontraditional students ages 25 and older who are pursuing higher education while balancing careers, families and community involvement. Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to the future of Nebraska agriculture and rural communities and be enrolled in a Nebraska postsecondary education program.
Denny is pursuing a master's degree as she prepares to become a K-12 school counselor at Wallace Public Schools.
Kammerer, an agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor at Hershey High School, is working toward her first master's degree while continuing to teach and serve her community.
"This scholarship provides meaningful support to adults who are investing in their education while continuing to make a difference in rural Nebraska," the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation said in announcing the recipients.
Eric Brown, retired general manager of the Nebraska Rural Radio Association and one of the scholarship's namesakes, said the award was created to help adult learners continue their education.
"The purpose of the scholarship is to give nontraditional students a financial break and to give them tangible encouragement to continue their education," Brown said. "Since 2017, more than $52,000 in Nebraska Rural Radio Foundation Scholarships have been awarded by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. I'm glad the Foundation is the vehicle to fulfill this goal."
The scholarships may be used for a variety of educational opportunities that help recipients advance professionally while continuing to serve their local communities.
"It is exciting to see the impact this scholarship can have for students who are working toward their educational goals while continuing to serve their communities," said Megahn Schafer, executive director of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation. "We appreciate the opportunity to support Kiley Conder, Katy Denny, and Emily Kammerer, and the work they are doing to strengthen rural Nebraska."
The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation's mission is to engage youth, educators and the public in promoting an understanding of the importance of agriculture in the lives of Nebraskans. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.