2026 Koch Foundation Scholarship Recipients

The Koch Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our 2026 Scholarship Awards. Each Koch Foundation Scholar receives a $16,000 total scholarship award. Congratulations to our 2026 Koch Foundation Scholars!
 

The Robert L. Koch Award has been awarded to William Miller, son of Bridgett Miller and Brandon Miller of South Western Communications in Decatur. William graduated from Hartselle High School in Hartselle, Alabama where he was a HOSA state leadership conference qualifier in veterinary medicine and engaged in numerous volunteer activities. William will attend Auburn University where he will major in Pre-Veterinary Studies.










 

The Mary L. Koch Award goes to Daphne Case, daughter of Matthew Case of Amprod in Strafford, MO. Daphne graduated from Gloria Deo Academy in Springfield, MO where she ran Cross Country for four years, qualifying for state during her junior year and participated in theater, choir, vocal and piano lessons. Daphne will begin her college journey this fall at the College of the Ozarks where she will major in Social Work.