COLUMBUS, Neb. — Loup Power District has awarded scholarships to six area students who are attending Central Community College-Columbus this fall.

Loup Power District scholarships are awarded to high school seniors living in Boone, Colfax, Nance, and Platte Counties, and a portion of Madison County.

Selection is based on academic achievement, employment and school activities, quality of the personal statement, application completeness and recommendations.

Scholarships were awarded to: Columbus High School — Kyson Krepel; Scotus Central Catholic — Noah Bierman; Lakeview High School — Hunter Schoch; Clarkson High School — Bryce Jurgesen; Lindsay Holy Family — Grace Preister; St. Edward High School — Andrew Breceda.