Congratulations to our 2021 Jack Tharp Scholarship Recipients

"These four students have been a pleasure to have in the Broadband Telecom freshmen class," said Travis Mathews, Lead Instructor of the Broadband Telecom program at Lincoln Trail College. "They are eager to learn and always willing to ask questions and aid other students in class. I want to thank the IBTA and its membership for supporting our Broadband Telecom Program. This partnership is important to the students and instructors."

Elijah Upton

Elijah was chosen for the Jack Tharp Scholarship because he has shown his willingness and drive to succeed in the telecom field along with an extreme economic need to help pay for expenses.  He has demonstrated an excellent aptitude in class and labs. This scholarship will help Elijah get out of the current harsh economic and living conditions he has endured for the past nineteen years.   

Carson Fancil

Carson made the decision to attend Lincoln Trail College’s Broadband Telecom program this past summer. He was planning to attend Augustana College in the Quad Cities to play football, but a shoulder issue forced him to leave school and look at other options. Carson has a few friends in the Broadband program and following a tour, Carson made the decision to attend the program. He took a couple dual-credit courses that helped him make the final decision to major in Broadband Telecom. Carson was chosen for the Jack Tharp Scholarship based on need and his excellent work ethic in the classroom. This scholarship will aid Carson with travel expenses and school fees.

Drake Perry

Drake made the decision to attend Lincoln Trail College’s Broadband Telecom program after moving to Illinois from Louisiana this past spring. Drake is a non-traditional student who married a girl from our local area. They lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana, but were forced to move as their house was destroyed by two hurricanes last fall. Drake and his wife have a young child and they are both attending the Broadband Telecom program. Drake is a worthy recipient of this scholarship. It will greatly aid him and his family so they can focus on on their studies. The scholarship will help Drake with travel expenses and school fees.

Kaden Winter

Kaden made the decision to attend Lincoln Trail College’s Broadband Telecom program at the end of his senior year at Perry Central High School. He chose the Lincoln Trail College as he was looking at getting an education in the communications field after obtaining an internship soon after graduating from high school. He knew some people who worked for Perry Spencer Coop in Southern Indiana who suggested the program to him. Kaden was chosen for the Jack Tharp Scholarship based upon his economic need and for demonstrating the hard-working traits to be successful in this field.