NCTA’s Education Committee announced the winners of the 2024 Member’s Dependent Scholarships. This year’s recipients will each receive $1,500 to further their university, college, or trade school education.
Member’s Dependent Scholarships are awarded annually. All dependent children of full-time employees of NCTA member companies in good standing are eligible and encouraged to apply. Applicants are judged based on their academic record, test scores, extracurricular activities, skills development, and personal statements of career interest.
NCTA thanks the members of its Educational Foundation Board, who chose this year’s scholarship winners from a strong field of applicants. Board members include Sharon Robinson, Blackhawk Mining, Co-Chair; Barbara Porter, Arch Resources Inc., Co-Chair; and Ben Jones, Tennessee Valley Authority.
Camden Schedus
Camden Schedus is currently enrolled in the University of Nebraska—Lincoln with a declared major in Electrical Engineering. Camden is the son of Jon and Stacey Schefus. Jon is employed at Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus, NE.
Mason Fletcher
Mason Fletcher attends the University of Arizona—Eller College of Management with a declared major in Finance. He is the son of Jayson and Annette Fletcher. Annette is employed at Arizona G & T Cooperatives in Benson, AZ.
Anastasia Gukasova
Anastasia Gukasova attends Purdue University with a declared major in Cybersecurity and Network Engineering Technology with a minor in Russian. She is the daughter of Igor Gukasova who is employed at TVA’s Gallatin Fossil Plant located in Gallatin, TN.
Tristan Goodwin
Tristan Goodwin is enrolled in Cochise Community College in Douglas, AZ where he is working towards an Associates Degree in Agricultural Science as well as a Welding Certificate. He is the son of Marshall and Michelle Goodwin. His father is employed by Arizona G & T Cooperatives in Benson, AZ.