2025 Scholarship

7X24 EXCHANGE SILICON PRAIRIE CHAPTER 2025 SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERs

Cecilia Beckerbauer

Management: Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Computer Science with a focus on AI

The 7x24 Exchange – Silicon Prairie Chapter Scholarship will be incredibly helpful as I work towards my double major in Computer Science with a focus on AI and Management: Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I founded Connect with Tech to create a platform for Nebraska students to engage with and advance technology while promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech community. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my studies and continue my work with Connect with Tech, helping make technology more accessible and impactful.

This support will help me access key resources and experiences that are critical to my education, like specialized courses, workshops, and tech-focused initiatives. It will also allow me to stay involved in Connect with Tech, where I lead projects and events aimed at fostering innovation and inclusivity in the tech field.

I am excited and grateful for this scholarship. It will not only help with my academic journey but also support my continued efforts to make technology more accessible for everyone. Thank you so much for your support!

Ella Berns

Civil Engineering

I am thrilled to express my deep gratitude for being chosen as a recipient of the 7x24 Exchange - Silicon Prairie Scholarship!

With this generous scholarship, I am able to focus more on my education and actively engage in various opportunities that enhance my understanding of Civil Engineering. It relieves some of the financial burden that comes with pursuing higher education, allowing me to fully immerse myself in my coursework, participate in meaningful extracurricular activities, and network with professionals in the field.

As I work toward my degree at Iowa State University, I am excited to apply my knowledge to solving real-world infrastructure challenges and contributing to the advancement of sustainable and resilient communities. Knowing that organizations like yours invest in students like me is both encouraging and inspiring. Your support motivates me to strive for excellence and reinforces the importance of paying it forward to future generations of engineers.

Thank you again for this incredible opportunity. I am truly honored to be a recipient of this scholarship and eager to make the most of it as I continue my educational journey.

Madeline Poock

Construction Engineering

Thank you so much for this honor! I am incredibly grateful to be a recipient of the 7x24 Silicon Prairie Scholarship Award. This scholarship will help ease the financial burden of college and allow me more time to focus on academics. Working while being a full-time student has been difficult to manage and has resulted in missing out on some exciting opportunities. I look forward to being able to spend more time focusing on my academics as well as clubs. 

With the support of this scholarship, I will be able to dedicate more of my time to student organizations and other opportunities within my field. This will enhance my ability to contribute my knowledge and skills to the construction and engineering industries. I am excited to apply my education towards being a part of truly meaningful projects. Once again thank you for this support towards my education, it will greatly help me reach my academic and career goals. I am honored and excited to use this opportunity to continue my education and make a lasting impact in my field.

Faith Suh

Computer Science

I am truly grateful to God, this foundation, and my family for their support in my education. This scholarship will help me finish my final year as a Computer Science student at the University of Nebraska Omaha.

My goal is to inspire more women to pursue careers in tech, and earning my degree will show that they can do it too. This support also eases my financial burden, allowing me to focus on my studies and future goals.