SWEETWATER COUNTY — Tata Chemicals awarded 14 scholarships to area students today, during a ceremony at their Green River facility.

Launched in 2013, Tata Chemicals’ Wyoming Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to dependents of company employees who are enrolled at local universities. The winners of this year’s program included students enrolled at the University of Wyoming, Western Wyoming Community College and Casper College.

To date, the company has awarded over $45,500 in scholarship grants through this program.

Applicants are evaluated based on academic excellence, leadership, goals, and aspirations. The winners are selected by a Review Committee at Tata Chemicals.

On Wednesday, August 9, Tata Chemicals will present $19,500 in scholarship grants to 14 Wyoming-based college students during a ceremony held in their honor at Tata Chemicals’ Green River facility.

The 2017 scholarship winners will share in awards ranging from $500 to $2,500.

About the 2017 Scholarship Winners:

Ross Slagowski, of Farson, WY
Student at Casper College
Major: Animal Science

Jace Covington, of Ft. Bridger, WY
Student at the University of Wyoming
Major: Broadcast Journalism

Brendan Bloomquist, of Green River, WY
Student at the University of Wyoming
Major: Mechanical Engineering

James Bunderman, of Green River, WY
Student at Western Wyoming Community College
Major: Electrical/ Instrumentation

Regan Eslick, of Green River, WY
Student at Western Wyoming Community College
Major: Nursing

Jesse Evans, of Green River, WY
Student at the University of Wyoming
Major: Computer Science

Jared Flores, of Green River, WY
Student at the University of Wyoming
Major: Molecular Biology

Megan Pope, of Green River, WY
Student at Western Wyoming Community College
Major: Veterinary Science

Sarah Roberts, of Green River, WY
Student at Western Wyoming Community College
Major: Marriage Counseling

Kasey Turnbull, of Green River, WY
Student at the University of Wyoming
Major: Nursing

Garrett Young, of Green River, WY
Student at the University of Wyoming
Major: Criminal Justice

Bryton Bluemel, of Lyman, WY
Student at the University of Wyoming
Major: Petroleum Engineering

Bryan Coon, of Lyman, WY
Student at Western Wyoming Community College
Major: Mechanical Engineering

Austin Guymon, of Lyman, WY
Student at Western Wyoming Community College
Major: Electrical / Instrumentation