NSAC Announces 2026–2027 Scholarship Recipients
Investing in the next generation of leaders is one of the most meaningful ways NSAC supports the cooperative community. Through its annual Scholarship Program, the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives is proud to help outstanding students pursue their educational goals while encouraging academic excellence, leadership, and lifelong learning.
This year, NSAC received an impressive number of applications from exceptionally talented students, making the selection process one of the most challenging in recent memory. The quality, achievements, and aspirations of the applicants were truly inspiring and reflect a bright future for both the accounting profession and the cooperative industry.
NSAC is excited to congratulate the following recipients of the 2026–2027 Scholarship Program:
2026–2027 Scholarship Recipients
- Maddie Hines (Sponsor: Chris Adams)
- Lydia Gee (Sponsor: Kyle Stuart)
- Preston Jarvis (Sponsor: David Cobia)
- Garett Zurliene (Sponsor: Curt Zurliene)
- Bridget Burnett (Sponsor: Jon McCune)
- Jessica Pagola (Sponsor: Heather Kinder)
- Sarah Wright (Sponsor: Alec Natt)
- Kaydence Horne (Sponsor: April Henson)
- Hannah Lewis (Sponsor: Courtney Lewis)
- Grant Phillips (Sponsor: Matt Quinn)
- Lilly Kurtz (Sponsor: Anna Swanson)
Congratulations to this remarkable group of students! NSAC is honored to play a small role in their educational journey and looks forward to seeing the impact they will make in their communities, professions, and beyond.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to every student who applied for this year's scholarship program. The outstanding caliber of applicants made the selection process incredibly difficult, and we are grateful for the time, effort, and dedication reflected in each application. On behalf of NSAC, we wish all applicants a successful, rewarding, and memorable 2026–2027 school year as they continue pursuing their academic and professional goals.
Additional information about the NSAC Scholarship Program can be found at nsacoop.org/membership/scholarships.