By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Nine incoming freshman students for the fall semester at Fort Hays State University have been selected for scholarships from the Rudd Foundation in Wichita.
Rudd Scholarship recipients are selected after a rigorous application process. Incoming, full-time, freshman Kansas students who qualify for Pell Grants are eligible to apply.
The scholarships cover any costs remaining after all other aid, grants and scholarships are applied to a student’s account. Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, supplies, and room and board. Preference is given to first-generation and underrepresented students.
Students who were selected for scholarships and chose to attend Fort Hays State are listed by hometown.
ABILENE (67410): Makenna McGivney, a 2020 graduate of Abilene High School, plans to major in biology (health professions).
COUNCIL GROVE (66856): Quintin Combes, a 2020 graduate of Lebo High School, plans to major in nursing.
ELLIS (67637): Clara Crawford, a 2020 graduate of Ellis High School, plans to major in early childhood unified education.
JENNINGS (67643): Taryn Fleckenstein, a 2020 graduate of Golden Plains High School, plans to major in nursing.
SALINA (67401): Kylee Kogler, a 2020 graduate of Southeast of Saline High School, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging.
Kaylee Lovett, a 2020 graduate of Salina South High School, plans to major in nursing.
SMITH CENTER (66967): Kendra Maydew, a 2020 graduate of Smith Center High School, plans to major in finance.
TIPTON (67485): Erica Brummer, a 2020 graduate of Tipton Catholic High School, plans to major in health and human performance (exercise science).
WHEATON (66521): Laura Krohn, a 2020 graduate of Onaga High School, plans to major in biology (health professions).
Students who choose to attend Wichita State University or Emporia State University are also eligible.
About the Rudd Foundation
Leslie Rudd established the Rudd Foundation in 1998 as a way to honor the Midwestern values that strengthen character and lead to a lifetime of success in business, community and family. The foundation gives back in meaningful ways to help both people and organizations who possess the initiative, determination and capacity to achieve their goals and thereby make a positive impact for those around them. For more information, contact Corri Roberts, 316-847-4828, corri.roberts@ruddfoundation.org