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PELLA -- Central College announced 15 education students have been awarded Geisler-Penquite Scholarships in 2026 including Jacob Gudith, of Marshalltown.
The scholarship and Geisler-Penquite Foundation were established by Harold and Mavis Hobbs Geisler, named honorary alumna in 2000, and Cecil Geisler Penquite and Loren Penquite in honor of their parents, John Edward Geisler and Gertrude Setzer Geisler. Recipients of the scholarship exhibit potential for leadership in education and have had academic success and exceptional progress in Central’s education program.
Each student will receive $5,000 for each remaining year of their undergraduate academic career. They join the 16 students selected in 2025 from the Class of 2027.
This year’s Geisler-Penquite Scholars represent 14 education majors in the Class of 2028 and one from the Class of 2027.