By WSU STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Rudd Foundation is proud to announce its third class of Rudd Scholars who will each receive a four-year college scholarship to attend either Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University or Wichita State University. The Rudd Scholarship covers all remaining tuition, fees, book, supplies, and on-campus room and board after all other aid, grants and scholarships.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with the exceptionally high-caliber, well-rounded students that were chosen for this year’s Rudd Scholarship,” said Peter Najera, President of the Rudd Foundation. “By removing the financial burden of a college education, we expect these go-getters to be actively involved on campus, maintain good grades, and graduate in four years debt free.”
This year, 15 students will be going to Wichita State, nine will attend Fort Hays State, and six will take their scholarship to Emporia State. The Rudd Scholarship is earned through a competitive selection process that requires grades, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation and a personal interview. Only 30 students were chosen from the more than 1,300 students who applied.
In addition to living on campus and carrying a full load of classes toward their college degree, scholars will receive mentoring and success coaching to help them graduate in four years. They will also participate in many developmental activities outside the classroom, network with leaders in their future professions, build strong relationships among themselves and serve to help the next generation of scholars through an active and connected alumni association after graduation.
Following are the 2020 Rudd Scholarship winners by university.
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ashley Cookson, West Elk High School
Cali Doudna, Lebo High School
Taylor Morelli, Rossville High School
Blake Murphy, Osage City High School
Noah Salazar, Nickerson High School
Kylee Sull, Northern Heights High School
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Erica Brummer, Tipton Catholic High School
Quintin Combes, Lebo High School
Clara Crawford, Ellis High School
Taryn Fleckenstein, Golden Plains High School
Kylee Kogler, Southeast of Saline High School
Laura Krohn, Onaga High School
Kaylee Lovett, Salina South High School
Kendra Maydew, Smith Center Jr/Sr High School
Makenna McGivney, Abilene High School
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
Danielle Bittner, Rossville High School
Tyrell Burns, Wichita South High School
Ricardo Castanon, Wichita East High School
Christine Cleary, Clearwater High School
Jillian Coleman, Salina South High School
Sarah Foster, Rose Hill High School
Bethany Hollingsworth, Elkhart High School
Alia Michaelis, Andover High School
Ebony Moore, Salina Central High School
Jordy Mosqueda, Wichita South High School
Amanda Phanivong, Campus High School
Mayra Ramirez, Great Bend High School
Jenna Rodehorst, Rossville High School
Janet Rodriguez-Morales, Wichita North High School
Bayle Sandy, Great Bend High School