Next Application Deadline is February 14

As part of Twin Valley’s Youth Scholarship Program, the company has awarded $12,500 in scholarships to 11 local seniors to put toward tuition at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the 2024-2025 school year. In an effort to support local students and encourage the retention of talent and families in rural Kansas, those selected are graduates from a high school in a Twin Valley connected community and have expressed an interest in returning to a rural area following graduation.

The 2025 deadline to apply for Twin Valley’s Youth Scholarship Program is Friday, February 14. Eligible students must reside in a Twin Valley service area. The link to the application portal can be found at twinvalley.com/outreach through Twin Valley’s partner Foundation for Rural Service. Applicants will be considered as a part of the national FRS scholarship program, and those selected will be notified by May 2025. Applicants not awarded through Twin Valley’s partnership with FRS will be considered in a second round through the Twin Valley Community Outreach Program.

“We believe education is the cornerstone of strong communities. By investing in local students, we hope to inspire a new generation of leaders who will fuel the growth and vitality of rural Kansas for years to come,” said Ben Foster, Twin Valley President & CEO.

As Kansas’s largest independently owned broadband & communications company, Twin Valley has served rural Kansas for more than 80 years. In addition to the Youth Scholarship Program, Twin Valley provides more than $100,000 in annual community support. These donations and sponsorships benefit youth enrichment programs, community events, Veterans’ programs, and other local initiatives. The company also provides free internet to community organizations, and free community WiFi at gathering places such as parks, sports facilities and rodeo grounds. Additionally, the Twin Valley board and employees are community-oriented and give of their own time, from involvement in local schools, churches or charitable organizations to regional, state and national industry associations. Learn more about these programs at twinvalley.com/outreach.