The North Platte Public Schools Foundation has a new scholarship offering for the graduating class of 2024. The Kathy & Riley Mathieu STEM Scholarship is for a North Platte High senior looking to pursue a degree in a STEM field.
Kathy Mathieu has spent all of her time in the North Platte Public Schools system. From elementary at Osgood, middle school at Adams and graduating from North Platte Public High School in 2018. During her time, she was a three sport varsity letter winner (Cross Country, Basketball, and Track and Field) and an employee of the esteemed North Platte Kids Klub Program. Kathy pursued her Bachelor’s Degree at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. In college Kathy continued her track career for the entire five years she attended school there. She met her husband, Riley, who is a Software Engineer. And eventually graduating in May 2023 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Systems Engineering. Kathy is now working full time for CNHi (Case New Holland Industries) as a Combine Design Engineer, in New Holland, Pennsylvania.
Kathy and her husband knew as soon as they were able, they wanted to pay it forward. College was something only made possible for Kathy with the help of the scholarships from the North Platte Public Schools Foundation. She remarks that college gave her people, memories, and knowledge that changed her life. Without those scholarships none of it would have been made possible, and if she can help add another STEM specialist to the world, it would be all worth it.
“We are grateful that Kathy and her husband are already paying it forward for other students.” Terri Burchell, NPPSFoundation Executive Director. Students are able to apply through the NPHS Counselors Office.
If you are interested in starting a scholarship or making a donation to NPPS Foundation you can visit nppsf.org or call the Foundation office at 308-696-3325.
