March 28, 2024

Local students earn Central College presidential scholarships

PELLA — Clarke County area students have earned presidential scholarships from Central College for their commitment to high academic achievement.

Paige Dickel of New Virginia is a recent graduate from Norwalk High School and is now a freshman at Central College.

Kate Patton of Grand River is a recent graduate from Murray High School and is now a freshman at Central College.

Central’s presidential scholarships range from $14,500 to $18,500 and are renewable for four years. Central evaluates scholarships based on a combination of cumulative high school GPA and ACT/SAT composite test score results.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students.

Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. The college is located in Pella, a community of 10,000 people, two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Learn more at www.central.edu.