For the Tomahawk Leader
TOMAHAWK – A Tomahawk-area college student recently received a scholarship from LP Building Solutions.
Earlier this month, LP announced that it awarded more than 75 college scholarships to the children of LP team members for the 2024–2025 academic year.
Among the scholarship recipients was Mallorie Watland-Copiskey, who is attending Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander.
LP, a leader in high-performance building solutions that manufactures engineered wood products for builders, remodelers and homeowners around the world, has a plant in Tomahawk. Founded in 1972, LP is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., and operates 22 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil.
In a release, LP said it significantly enhanced its Scholarship Program this year, increasing the scholarship amount from $1,500.00 to $2,500.00 and more than doubling the number of new recipients.
“This expansion raises the annual potential enrollment to 200 students, reflecting LP’s commitment to supporting the educational pursuits of its team members’ families,” LP stated.
“Supporting our team members and their families is central to our success,” said LP Chair and CEO Brad Southern. “We are proud to recognize these students for their hard work both in the classroom and in their communities. We look forward to continuing our support as they advance in their academic and professional journeys.”
Since its inception, the LP Scholarship Program has supported the academic journeys of LP team members’ children. Over the years, the program has awarded nearly $2.5 million in scholarships to more than 470 students.
LP said this financial support “not only helps alleviate the cost of higher education, but also recognizes the academic and community achievements of these students.”
For the 2024–2025 academic year, the program awarded scholarships to 35 first-time recipients and over 40 renewal recipients. Each scholarship provides up to $10,000.00 for four years of full-time undergraduate study or until the student completes their academic program, whichever comes first.
“In addition to supporting the educational goals of its team members’ children, LP is dedicated to the continued education of its employee,” LP stated. “LP’s Tuition Assistance Program offers U.S. and Canadian team members reimbursement for a portion of their eligible expenses each year when they enroll in degree-seeking programs through accredited universities or equivalent programs through trade or vocational schools.”
The LP Scholarship Program, administered by Scholarship America, evaluates applications based on academic performance, leadership, community involvement, honors, work experience, personal and family challenges and a statement of goals and aspirations. Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need as assessed by Scholarship America.
To learn more about LP’s support initiatives for its team members, visit www.lpcorp.com/about-lp/sustainability/our-people.