BankWest awards 2026 scholarships to 24 students
BankWest awarded 24 scholarships totaling $676,500 to South Dakota students for the 2026-27 academic year, recognizing academic achievement and community involvement. Recipients, including Landon Berg and Madison Bradberry, will use the $2,000 awards to pursue fields like veterinary science, nursing, and engineering at institutions across the U.S.
BankWest has awarded 24 students $2,000 scholarships each for the 2026-27 school year, totaling $48,000 in funding. This brings the bank’s cumulative scholarship investment over 33 years to $676,500. The scholarships support students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, work ethic, and community engagement. Among the recipients is Landon Berg, a graduate of Bridgewater-Emery High School, who will study animal science at Northwest College in Wyoming. Madison Bradberry, another graduate, plans to pursue nursing at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Other notable recipients include Mallory Gant, who will major in agricultural business and accounting at South Dakota State University, and Caysen Gran, a sophomore at the University of Wyoming studying animal science. Chesney Kalda, a freshman at Lake Area Technical College, is focusing on entrepreneurship and business. The scholarships also benefit students like Cadence Konechne, who will study political science at the University of Notre Dame, and Brynlee Landis, who will pursue pre-law at Dordt University while continuing her basketball career. Recipients span a range of fields, including nursing, engineering, and education, reflecting diverse career aspirations. BankWest’s scholarship program emphasizes supporting local students in achieving their educational goals. The awards are open to student account holders and recognize well-rounded achievements beyond academics.
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