Four Milan Students Selected as Recipients of Mortara Family Grant

The recipients will receive up to $10,000 a year towards the pursuit of a four-year degree.

Photo provided.

(Milan, Ind.) – Four Milan High School students have been selected as winners of the prestigious Mortara Family Grant.

Recipients of the grant receive up to $10,000 a year for four years towards pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university.

To be eligible for the grant, students must have a 3.9 or higher GPA, have plans to attend a four-year college or university, submit a written essay, and go through an interview process.

This year’s recipients are:

  • Ellie Knecht, daughter of Steve and Sandy Knecht
  • Ben Riehle, son of Eric and Lisa Riehle
  • Riley Schwipps, daughter of Tim and Rachel Schwipps 
  • Trenton Langferman, son of Ryan and Carly Langferman 

The Mortara Family Grant was created by the family of Dr. David Mortara in 2015. He is a 1958 graduate of Milan High School and the founder and president of Mortara Instrument, a medical technology company based in Milwaukee, which designs, manufactures, and distributes equipment worldwide.

Dr. Mortara contributes much of his success to the Milan High School community, who supported and facilitated his educational accomplishments. The scholarship is intended to extend similar opportunities to exceptional Milan students pursuing a four-year degree.

More from Local News

Events

Blooming Grove Fire Receives Grant Through State Farm Program

The program provided a total of $1.5 million to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide

Franklin Co. EMA Outlines Response to Last Week's Historic Flooding

The agency has transitioned from response to recovery efforts.

Aurora EMS Receives Governor's Half Century Business Award

The organization was founded by eight dedicated volunteers in 1950

2026 Team Preview: South Dearborn Ready to Get the "Show on the Road"

The Knights will play their first four games on the road.

Local Sports Report - August 17, 2026

Girls soccer and volleyball highlighted the action on Monday

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Brooks & Dunn - That's What It's all About

Craig Morgan This Ain't Nothin' 14:00
Fox News Fox News National Newscast 13:59
Heath Sanders Old School's In 13:55
Oak Ridge Boys Everyday 13:51