Minster Bank recently awarded $15,000 in scholarships to local 2026 graduates. Each received a $1,000 scholarship and were chosen by their respective school’s scholarship committee based upon their academics and their pursuit of a business degree.

“We are proud to support these outstanding students as they take the next step in their educational journeys,” said Dale Luebke, President and CEO of Minster Bank. “Investing in the next generation is one way we can give back to the communities we serve and help create a strong future for our region.” Congratulations to the following students:

Minster High School graduate, Emma Heuker, daughter of Matthew and Joann Heuker, will be attending Wright State University to study Computer Engineering.

New Knoxville graduate, Taylor Klopfenstein, is the daughter of Eric and Angela Klopfenstein. She will be attending The Ohio State University to study Agricultural Communications.

Blake White, graduate of Sidney High School, is the son of Steve and Julie White. He will be attending The Ohio State University to study Business Management.

New Bremen High School graduate Caleb Keller, son of Mark and Marie Keller, will be attending Wright State University – Lake Campus to study Business.

Mitchell Sargent, graduate of Troy High School, son of Lucas and Lisa Sargent, will be attending St. Bonaventure University to study Finance.

Covington High School graduate Brodie Manson, son of TJ and Jocelyn Manson, will be attending Miami University and majoring in Business.

Graduate of Marion Local High School, Mia Wolters, is the daughter of Brad and Desnee Wolters. She will attend Bowling Green State University to study Accounting.

Luke Crim, graduate of Houston High School, is the son of Jennifer Crim. He will attend Bowling Green State University majoring in Construction Management.

Wapakoneta High School graduate Cohl Springer, son of Kara Springer, will be attending the University of Bluffton to study Accounting.

Fort Loramie High School graduate, Cameo Middendorf, is the daughter of Mitchell and Carrie Middendorf. She will be attending Bowling Green State University, majoring in Accounting.

Luke Holop, graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, son of Theodore Holop, will be attending the University of Cincinnati to study Business Administration.

Lehman Catholic High School graduate Samantha Williams, daughter of Mike and Carrie Williams, will be attending Wright State University to study Agricultural Business.

Maddox Abke, graduate of Fairlawn High School, is the son of Chris and Hope Abke. He will be attending The Ohio State University to study Business Management.

Also receiving scholarships were graduating students from St Marys Memorial High School and Troy Christian High School.