Seven out-of-state students receive Wabash CannonBall Scholarships

Posted June 12, 2023

Wabash CannonBall

The K-State Alumni Association has awarded seven scholarships to incoming Kansas State University out-of-state freshmen through the Wabash CannonBall galas, alumni golf tournaments and barbeques.

“These K-State students have benefited so much from the generosity and support of their fellow Wildcats in out-of-state locations,” said Michelle Elkins, associate director of awards and special events for the Alumni Association. “It is truly amazing to see how much these events have done for the K-State community as a whole. We would like to thank everyone who has helped champion these events over the past few years to make it a success.”

Wabash CannonBall Colorado Scholarship

Two Colorado students receiving scholarships in the amount of $5,000 for the upcoming academic year were selected from a wide pool of applicants. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and reside in Colorado. The scholarships are renewable for four years. 

The recipients are John Hofer, Parker, Colorado, and Callahan Riewald, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Wabash CannonBall Houston Scholarship

Two Houston-area students will receive scholarships in the amount of $5,000 for the upcoming academic year. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and reside in the Houston area (Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties).

The recipients are Micah Dean, Richmond, Texas, and Bennette Hernandez, Cypress, Texas

Wabash CannonBall North Texas Scholarship

Three North Texas-area students will receive scholarships in the amount of $5,000 for the upcoming academic year. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and reside in the North Texas area.

The recipients are Lauren Hanna, Decatur, Texas; Annika Lindt, Sunset, Texas; and Scott McCord, Plano, Texas.

For more about the Wabash CannonBall scholarships or to view a list of past scholarship recipients, visit k-state.com/WabashCannonball