Summit has long provided support to educational programs, facilities and students to create the next generation of students.
Examples of Summit’s investments in education include the following:
Iowa State Ag Entrepreneurship Initiative
A $2.25 million gift enabled the College of Agriculture to establish an endowed chair in Entrepreneurship, as well as renovate space in Curtiss Hall to house the program. This gift enables Iowa State students and faculty to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills and create greater opportunities for successful leaders in the future.
Iowa Foundation for Ag Advancement
The Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is comprised of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, poultry, and agriculture projects members to pursue ag-related careers. Three $8,000 scholarships are available with focuses on entrepreneurship, sustainability and renewable fuels.
Ellsworth Community College
Ellsworth Community College is located in Iowa Falls, Iowa where Bruce has been a generous supporter of education and the Ellsworth College Foundation “Vision 21 Capital Campaign” that provided funding for the construction of the Agriculture and Renewable Energy Center and provides scholarships for Ellsworth students.
