Central College celebrates the latest Noel Cover Foundation gift, $75,000 to support scholarships for students.
“We deeply appreciate the enduring support and generosity of the Noel Cover Foundation,” says Sunny Gonzales Eighmy, Central’s vice president for advancement and a 1999 alumna. “Their commitment not only creates opportunities for our students but also empowers them to do a world of good — both during their time at Central and throughout their lives.”
The Noel Cover Foundation scholarships were presented to 17 students during the 2024-25 academic year.
- Alier Agau, Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Urbandale, Iowa.
- Brayden Alger Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Davenport, Iowa.
- Owen Brase, Class of 2026 biology and psychology major, from Mount Vernon, Iowa.
- Shea Buenzow, Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Thomas Cunningham, Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Long Grove, Iowa.
- Keegan De Zeeuw Class of 2027 undeclared major, from Sibley, Iowa.
- Noah Johnson, Class of 2026 engineering major, from Sully, Iowa.
- Brody Lee, Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Mason City, Iowa.
- Briten Maxwell, Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Glenwood, Iowa.
- Grant Miller, Class of 2026 biology and environmental and sustainability studies major, from Norwalk, Iowa.
- Drew Schellhorn, Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Urbana, Iowa.
- Nathan Scholl, Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Grimes, Iowa.
- Evan Streit Class of 2028 undeclared major from Swisher, Iowa.
- Spencer Taylor, Class of 2026 engineering and physics major, from Norwalk, Iowa.
- Tommy Taylor, Class of 2028 undeclared major, from Center Point, Iowa.
- Carson White, Class of 2027 business management major, from Hampton, Iowa.
- Luis Velazco, Class of 2025 computer science major, from Scranton, Iowa.
The foundation, based in Cozad, Nebraska, provides scholarships and loan funds to needy, deserving and promising young men who are residents of Colorado, Iowa, Wyoming or Nebraska who attend one of the following colleges: Central College (Iowa), University of Denver (Colorado), St. Olaf College (Minnesota) and Hastings College (Nebraska). Recipients must be studying in fields related to science, scientific research, mechanical engineering and craftsmanship, medicine research or social science.
Noel Cover was a farmer and rancher in the Cozad area. He and his wife, Nellie, believed in education, despite having no children. The foundation was established after Noel’s passing to benefit students.