April 2000

Koch Foundation, Inc.

Koch Foundation, Inc. has announced the winners of the Robert L. Koch and Mary L. Koch Scholarships. Three scholarships were awarded this year, each in the amount of $10,000 to cover four years of attendance at an accredited college or university.

Shelby Coy Travis, son of Kenneth and Tracey Travis, is this year's winner of the Robert L. Koch Scholarship. Shelby is a student at Union County High School in Morganfield, Kentucky. He plans to attend the University of Louisville this fall.

Nikolas F. Priest, son of Terry Priest and Angela Hopper, is one of this year's recipients of the Mary L. Koch Scholarship. Nikolas is a student at North High School in Evansville, Indiana. He plans to study theater at a Midwestern university.

Dana M. Heerdink, daughter of David and Becky Heerdink, is the second recipient of the Mary L. Koch Scholarship. Dana is a student at Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville, Indiana. She plans to study business at Murray State University.

Contact: Linda Wilson, Grants Coordinator, 812-465-9800