Caden Sparks receives scholarship from Ohio's Electric Cooperatives

In March, Caden Sparks of Wayne Township was chosen as the recipient of the Michael L. Sims Scholarship from Butler Rural Electric Cooperative during our annual Children of Members Scholarship Competition. Caden will receive a $2,500 scholarship each year of his college career for up to four years. The scholarship is named after Michael L. Sims, who was Butler Rural Electric Cooperative’s general manager for 39 years. He retired in 2020. 

In April, Caden was awarded an additional $1,900 scholarship from Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, our statewide services organization. He competed for this scholarship along with 24 other students representing each of Ohio's electric cooperatives. 

Caden is the son of Delmer and Tammy Sparks. He graduated from Edgewood High School and will attend Ohio Northern University to major in mechanical engineering with an aerospace concentration. Caden is involved in football, DECA, and Best Buddies and works at Butterfield’s Farm Market. After college, Caden would like to pursue a career as an aerospace engineer. 

Congratulations, Caden!