PORTLAND, O.R. (CGI) – A new scholarship program, sponsored by Columbia Grain International (CGI), is continuing to better the communities they serve by supporting the academic growth of its employees and their immediate families.

Established by CGI President and CEO, Jeff Van Pevenage, the Columbia Grain Annual Scholarship Program is awarded to five individuals, including three of those hail from communities in New Rockford and Arvilla, ND.

Gabes Kieffer is the spouse of Tyler Kieffer who works at the plant in Arvilla, ND. She is pursuing a Doctorate of Education Degree at UND.

Jaiden Wuori is the daughter of Jeff Knudson who works at the plant in New Rockford, ND. She is pursuing a Teacher Communication Arts, Literature and English Degree at the University of Minnesota.

And Brady Davis is the son of Clark Davis who works at the plant in New Rockford, ND. He is pursuing a Commercial Aviation Degree at UND.