High School Grads Benefit from New BTC Foundation Scholarship

BTC recently presented its new Blackhawk Technical College High School Scholarship to 25 high school graduates. Each high school in Rock and Green counties were allotted at least one award each for a high school senior committed to attend BTC. This scholarship marks the first time the BTC Foundation has awarded scholarship funds to such students. Most students received this $500, one-time award during their high school’s virtual honor ceremony. 

“These scholarships demonstrate the commitment we have to help our local district high school students take advantage of all Blackhawk has to offer,” said student enrollment manager Katie Lange. “We want high school students to explore the affordable, flexible programs and the supportive, engaging environment we are proud of at Blackhawk!” 

(Pictured: Veronika Mendoza, Beloit Learning Academy, and Katie Lange, BTC Student Enrollment Manager)

Congratulations to all of our inaugural recipients starting at BTC this school year:  

• ShayLee Levin, Albany High School 
• Kayla Wilson, ARISE Virtual Academy 
• Veronika Mendoza, Beloit Learning Academy 
• Teagan Coffey, Beloit Memorial High School 
• Aurora Perez, Beloit Memorial High School 
• Sophie Fulk, Beloit Turner High School 
• Hailey Hartwig, Brodhead High School 
• Talia Perez, Clinton High School 
• Henry Harrison, Craig High School 
• Colin Zastrow, Craig High School 
• Mackenzee Patton, Edgerton High School 
• Emma Wardwell, Evansville High School 
• Austin Foster, Juda High School 
• Shay Anderson, Milton High School 
• Karley Lukas, Milton High School 
• Jocelyn Douglas, Monroe High School 
• Sabina Gonzalez, Monroe High School 
• Cierra Kruger, Monticello High School 
• Darci Borgwardt, Parker High School 
• Zaria Holbrook, Parker High School 
• Sarah Sears, Parkview High School 
• Kyle Pusch, Rock County Christian  
• Liliana Beall-Cruz, Rock River Charter 
• Maria Garcia Bello, Rock River Charter 
• Jolene Tourney, Rock University 

While many BTC students receive federal financial aid, in many cases, it does not cover all the expenses a student might face in their pursuit of education. Therefore, the BTC Foundation is committed to improving access to education through scholarships. “Last year, the Foundation awarded over 100 scholarships to our students. Thanks to the generosity of our community through gifts to our Blackhawk Fund, we are able to create new opportunities to help students pursue their dreams,” said Lisa Hurda BTC foundation director.

Scholarship applications are now being accepted for Spring 2021. Get more information at www.blackhawk.edu/about/foundation.

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