OMAHA, Nebraska (April 9, 2026) – Seven students who have demonstrated leadership and compassion for others are receiving college scholarships through a program funded by Scoular CEO Paul Maass and his wife, Julie.
The Paul & Julie Maass Scholarship program awarded $27,500 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. Since the program was launched five years ago to support the children of Scoular employees, it has awarded a total of $167,500 in scholarships.
Four $5,000 scholarships and three $2,500 scholarships were awarded to recipients who are high school seniors or college students. Selection was based on financial need, demonstration of compassion for others, leadership, and GPA.
“These students have shown drive and determination, and Julie and I are honored to play a part in their next chapter,” Paul Maass said. “We hope this scholarship helps open more doors for them and brings encouragement to the students and their families. Congratulations to this year’s recipients, and we’re cheering them on for a great school year ahead.”
$5,000 recipients and parents:
- Hannah Geraci (Patrick Geraci, Andres, Illinois)
- Alexander Kitcher (Melissa Kitcher, North Port, Florida)
- Zoe Pyfer (David Pyfer, Logan, Montana)
- Isaac Sinsel (Rebecca Sinsel, Sutherland, Nebraska)
$2,500 recipients and parents:
- Madison Brady (Chris Graham, Netley, Canada)
- Alyssa Lopez (Jessica Kobbeman and Kourt Kobbeman, Lincoln, Kansas)
- Marisol Montano (Gemma Ward, Jerome, Idaho)