We are pleased to announce that acceptance of applications for the 2025 Thiele Kaolin Higher
Education Scholarship will begin on December 15, 2024. The Scholarship Fund is provided by Mr.
Kevin Potter and Mr. James Vorland, members of the Board of Directors of Thiele Kaolin Company.
Children and grandchildren of Thiele (Thiele Wisconsin, Thiele Nordic and Short Mountain Companies)
employees, retirees, LTDs, and surviving dependents may apply for this scholarship. Candidates will be
judged on the basis of financial need and other selected criteria.
The Scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Applications
should be submitted to the Foundation no later than noon on February 28, 2025. Students may apply at
https://cfcga.org/scholarship/thiele-kaolin-higher-education-scholarship-fund/. If you need information
in addition to what you find on the website, please contact Monique Pitts-Taylor of the Foundation at
(478) 750-9338.
Thank you, Mr. Potter and Mr. Vorland, for supporting the education of our children and grandchildren.