The Community Foundation for Crawford County is pleased to introduce Victoria Hiler, a 2026 recipient of one of the 20 Doug and Renee Leuthold Scholarship awards and one of the six L. Earl Smith Scholarship awards.
Victoria, the daughter of Kari Karl and Ben Hiler, is a 2024 graduate of Buckeye Central High School. She is attending University of Northwestern and studying Ag Business Management.
What is your favorite aspect of college life and why?
"My favorite aspect of college life is the community because everyone comes together to celebrate the events."
What new interests or courses of study have you discovered at college?
"I have discovered my new interest in plants. I have taken a horticulture class, where I learned about house plants and crops."
In what way has the college experience changed/improved you?
"I have found my voice at college and who I want to be."
What advice would you give an incoming college freshman?
"Be outgoing and do everything you can."
What is one item on your bucket list and why?
"One thing on my bucket list is to visit Germany because I want to travel the world."
Congratulations and good luck in the future, Victoria!
To learn more about scholarships offered through the Foundation, visit www.cfcrawford.org/scholarships
