Shelter Insurance Foundation and Matt Thurmon, Shelter Insurance Companies Recipient of Local High School Scholarship.

This spring, the Shelter Insurance® Foundation awarded a $2000 scholarship to Jillian Avery a graduate of Dexter High School.  Shelter Agent Matt Thurmon sponsors and partially funded this scholarship.

Beginning the fall after the recipient’s high school graduation, Jillian  can direct the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees or campus housing for any course of study leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university.

A committee of local high school officials and community leaders selected the local recipient.  The committee considered each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character and participation and leadership in school and community activities.  The scholarship is given without regard to race, disability, religion, national origin or gender of applicants.  The name of the recipient will be announced at the close of the school year.

The scholarship is paid directly to the school the recipient selects. Jillian  received a certificate from Matt Thurmon on behalf of the Shelter Insurance® Foundation.

One purpose of the Shelter Insurance Foundation is to fund scholarships within the operating territory of Shelter Insurance®. It is sponsored by the Shelter Insurance Companies, headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.  Shelter offers auto, home, life, farm and business insurance services via a network of local insurance agents in our operating territory.