Special to the Times Vedette
Aureon, a technology solution provider of connectivity, managed IT, staffing consulting and contact center services, announced the recipients of its 2025 Scholarship Programs. Ten Iowa high school students have been awarded a total of $13,000 in scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements, leadership and community involvement.
Building on the announcement of Aureon’s expanded 2025 Scholarship Programs, the company continues to support Iowa students through two distinct opportunities: the Aureon STEM Scholarship Program, available to students residing in communities served by Aureon’s Iowa Telecommunications Company (ITC) partners and pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), and the Aureon Scholarship for Technology Students, open to students living in metro areas directly served by Aureon who are planning to pursue technology degrees at Iowa colleges, universities, or trade schools.
“Each year, we are inspired by the drive and potential of students across Iowa,” said George O’Neal, CEO of Aureon. “Our scholarship programs reflect Aureon’s ongoing commitment to empowering the next generation of innovators and industry leaders. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients; we look forward to seeing all you will accomplish.”
The recipients of the 2025 Aureon STEM Scholarship Program are:
- Elliott Eiler, New Hampton – $3,000 scholarship, attending Iowa State University (Software Engineering)
- Blaine Benjamin, Keosauqua – $2,000 scholarship, attending Iowa State University (Mechanical Engineering)
- Savannah Feenstra, Hull – $2,000 scholarship, attending Iowa State University (Civil Engineering)
- Kolter Good, Peru – $1,000 scholarship, attending DMACC (Engineering)
- Baylyn Herring, Panora – $1,000 scholarship, attending the University of Iowa (Biomedical Engineering)
- Kamden Nusbaum, Birmingham – $1,000 scholarship, attending the University of Iowa (Computer Science & Engineering)
Recipients of the 2025 Aureon Scholarship for Technology Students are:
- Tannen Bell, Waterloo – $1,000 scholarship, attending college to study Industrial Engineering
- Finian Huggins, Des Moines – $1,000 scholarship, attending Iowa State University (Cyber Security Engineering)
- Dominic Channon, Waukee – $1,000 scholarship, attending the University of Iowa (Technology)
Applications for the 2025–2026 Aureon Scholarship Program will open in December, continuing Aureon’s commitment to supporting Iowa students pursuing careers in STEM and technology. Through these programs, Aureon invests in the educational and professional success of future leaders across the state.
For more information about Aureon and its community programs, visit aureon.com.