The Shelter Insurance Foundation has awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Avery Chappell, a graduate of Cassville High School.

Shelter Agent Terri Lynn DeGraffenreid Brattin sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.

Beginning the fall after the her high school graduation, Chappell can direct the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees or campus housing for any course of study and leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university.

A committee of local high school officials and community leaders selected the recipient. The committee considered each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character, and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The scholarship is given without regard to race, disability, religion, national origin or gender of applicants.

The scholarship is paid directly to the school the recipient selects. Chappell received a certificate from DeGraffenreid Brattin on behalf of the Shelter Foundation.

The Shelter Insurance Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation for charitable and educational purposes.

It is sponsored by the Shelter Insurance Companies — offering auto, home, life, farm and business insurance services to customers in 15 states via a network of local insurance agents.

The Shelter Insurance Foundation is headquartered in Columbia.