WNCC's Nelson named Nebraska's 2015 New Century Scholar

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Western Nebraska Community College student Ethan Nelson was named Nebraska’s 2015 Coca-Cola New Century Scholar after posting the state’s top application score among nominees to the All-USA Community College Academic Team.

Nelson is one of only 50 New Century Scholars from across the United States and American Samoa. More than 1,700 students from more than 1,000 community colleges were nominated for the honor. Ethan will receive a $2,000 scholarship and will be presented at the American Association of Community College annual convention in San Antonio, Texas.

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