(KLZA)-- Currency and the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) are proud to announce the 2023-24 Believers & Achievers. Believers & Achievers is a state-wide program designed to give recognition to Nebraska- future leaders.

Beginning this month and continuing through April, 48 Nebraska high school seniors will be honored as Believers & Achievers. From those 48 finalists, eight will receive $500 scholarships from Currency to use for the college or university of their choice at a scholarship banquet to be held on April 21, 2024.

The 48 individuals selected will be honored with an award at an NSAA Championship contest during the 2023-24 school year. All 48 Believers & Achievers will be invited to attend an end-of-the-year banquet, celebrating their achievements. During the banquet, Currency will announce individual scholarship winners.

Among the 48 students selected this year from the area are:

Maverick Binder from Auburn; Sunnie Rother from Johnson County Central and Jesus Gonzales-Castillo of Sterling.

Seniors to be, who have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and participate in NSAA sponsored activities are eligible for nomination.