The Whirlpool Foundation has granted 25 scholarships to Whirlpool Corporation workers’ children through its Sons and Daughters College and Vocational Training Scholarship program.
Since the scholarship program’s establishment, the Foundation has provided regular four-year college or university scholarships. Beginning in 2023, the scholarship program was expanded to address the post-secondary educational needs of students interested in pursuing a career in the vocational-technical field.
These scholarships are awarded to the best and brightest high school seniors from Whirlpool locations around the United States, including the eight manufacturing communities. The Whirlpool Foundation offers scholarships through a competitive procedure to the children of over 20,000 Whirlpool Corporation employees in the United States.
“We know that post-secondary education opportunities may not be the same for everyone, and more importantly, education is different for everyone,” said Deb O’Connor, Whirlpool Foundation managing director. “The Whirlpool Foundation understands that difference, values inclusivity, and works to ensure that all students have access to employment opportunities. We contribute to our inventive workforce by fostering students’ different professional interests and goals.
The following area students were chosen to earn a Whirlpool Sons and Daughters Scholarship:
Alexis Quickle, an Old Fort High School student and daughter of Ed Quickle, received the Whirlpool Corporation Clyde Operations University Scholarship. She is thrilled to announce that she will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall of 2024 to study Aerospace Engineering.
Joseph Faber, a Sandusky St. Mary High School student and son of Tad Faber, has been awarded the Clyde Operations University Scholarship by Whirlpool Corporation. He is thrilled to announce that he will be attending Kent State in the autumn of 2024 to study architecture.
Mackenzie Nevison, Huron High School, is Steven Nevison’s daughter and the recipient of the Whirlpool Corporation Clyde Operations University Scholarship. Mackenzie will attend Ohio University in the fall of 2024 to study Speech Pathology and Audiology.
Kenyon Bilbrey, a Clyde High School student, is Ruben Rosales’ son and the recipient of the Whirlpool Corporation Clyde Operations University scholarship. Kenyon will attend The Ohio State University in the autumn to study Pre-Law Business.
Mikayla Lieske is a Clyde High School student, Amy Flores’ daughter, and a Whirlpool Corporation Vocational Scholarship recipient. Mikayla will attend Owen’s Community College in the fall of 2024 to further her education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.