Troy Korsgaden Insurance Agency Awards High School Scholarships

Visalia, Calif.-based Troy Korsgaden Insurance Agency of Farmers Insurance Group is awarding seniors from five Visalia, Calif., high schools with scholarships to recognize students who exceed academically and dedicate their time to community service.

Introduced for the first time this year, Korsgaden is awarding $1,000 per campus, which will typically be split between a graduating boy and girl at each of the five schools. The schools include Sequoia High School, Mr. Whitney High School, El Diamante High School, Golden West High School and Redwood High School.

“I have long been committed to community involvement, and the rewards are immeasurable,” said agency founder Troy Korsgaden. “We are excited about helping cultivate this same commitment among young people. We want to reward students who work hard and demonstrate an appreciation for their community.”

This year’s “Make a Difference” scholarship recipients were selected from applications submitted earlier this year and whose essays outlined their commitment to helping others and improving their communities. Each student is involved in local service organizations or independent volunteer work.

“As a father myself, I know how special it is to see your children become positive, involved members of their community,” Korsgaden said. “I have always wanted to offer some form of motivation for students to embrace their community; this felt like the perfect way to do that.”

Korsgaden founded Troy Korsgaden Insurance Agency in 1983, which offers an array of insurance and financial services products.

Source: Troy Korsgaden Insurance Agency

Latest Comments

• June 23, 2009 at 6:24 am

  Jo Jo says:

  It is all about marketing and self promotion. The gift is a very generous gesture, but the notion that this is not done with self promotion as the underlying motive is foolis... read more
• June 23, 2009 at 4:20 am

  Terry says:

  I am pleased that you would want to be of help to others. I was raised to believe that its not the gift but the thought that makes a difference. Thank you Troy!
• June 23, 2009 at 2:52 am

  Scott says:

  To me - $5000 is not chump change. Yes, Troy can afford it, but he does more for the communities than just this too. I was not able to find any high school solely devoted to d... read more