VGM Group, in partnership with the Waterloo Community Foundation, has awarded six $1,500 scholarships to dependents of VGM Group employees. This year’s recipients are:
• Gracelyn Anderson of Waterloo West High School, daughter of Shauna Anderson of Corporate Accounting.
• Padraig Gallagher of Beckman Catholic High School, son of John Gallagher of VGM Government Relations.
• Allison Sessler of Denver High School, daughter of Laura Sessler of HOMELINK.
• Matthew Wieland of Independence High School, son of Sarah Wieland of Moxie.
• Anna Wetlaufer of Cedar Falls High School, daughter of Carol Wetlaufer of HOMELINK.
• Jack Wilson of Waverly-Shell Rock High School, son of Bill Wilson of VGM Insurance.
“The Waterloo Community Foundation is privileged to partner with VGM’s scholarship program,” said Erin Tink, executive director of Waterloo Community Foundation. “It’s important to recognize students who are pursuing post-secondary opportunities, and it’s an honor to partner with them as they fulfill their dreams. We are grateful for VGM and their leadership team for investing in the next generation of leaders.”
Annually, VGM awards multiple $1,500 scholarships to high school senior dependents of current employees with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are pursuing a post-secondary education. While many applied, only six were chosen, with assistance from the Waterloo Community Foundation. Selection criteria included involvement in their community, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation and personal essay.
“At VGM, we are always trying to help our employee owners in any way we can, and that includes their children looking to further their education,” said Sara Laures, chief people officer at VGM Group. “By partnering with the Waterloo Community Foundation, we can provide these students with a little bit of financial support so they can achieve their educational and career goals.”
All VGM Scholarship applications were reviewed and selected by the Waterloo Community Foundation. For more information, contact the Waterloo Community Foundation at 319-883-6022 or visit www.wloocommunityfoundation.org.
