MARSHFIELD, WI -- Nelson-Jameson, a distributor in the food processing industry, recently announced the recipients of scholarships through the Nelson-Jameson Foundation (NJF). Six students, Taylor Nielson, Makenzie Skibbie, Danielle Chasten, Grace Cassidy, Kelden Cook, and Julianna Lopez, were each awarded a $5,000 scholarship toward college expenses.

Nielson and Skibbie are currently attending the University of Wisconsin–River Falls and are both pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Food Science and Technology. Chasten, Cassidy, Cook and Lopez are currently attending the University of Wisconsin–Madison pursuing Master’s degrees in Food Science.

“We congratulate Taylor, Makenzie, Danielle, Grace, Kelden, and Julianna on their well-deserved scholarships from Nelson-Jameson,” said Amanda Nelson Sasse, President of the Nelson-Jameson Foundation. “As an organization, we are committed to supporting the next generation of industry leaders, and we can’t wait to watch each recipient continue their educational journeys and pursue their dreams beyond the classroom.”

Nelson-Jameson’s food and dairy scholarship program began in 2021 with the establishment of two annual Food Science scholarships at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2022, Nelson-Jameson’s Foundation was established, and two more scholarships were added at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Nelson-Jameson plans to expand the scholarship program to create more opportunities for future industry innovators and leaders.

The Nelson-Jameson Foundation Mission
The Nelson-Jameson Foundation is focused on supporting philanthropic organizations that enhance its core value as a Golden Rule Company. Grants are targeted toward charitable programs that are related to the food and dairy industries or support charities that are important to Nelson-Jameson employees and the communities in which they reside.

Photo caption (Courtesy of Nelson-Jameson): Nelson-Jameson recently announced six Wisconsin college students were recipients of $5,000 scholarships.