Thirty-two Rhodes Scholarships are awarded nationally each year. The scholarships provide $40,000 to $60,000 for two years of study at Oxford University in England.
K-State is second in the nation among 500 state universities and tied for 17th overall in Rhodes winners since 1986.
Ben Champion, chemistry, Olathe
Jonathan Winkler, math, physics, and English, Wichita
Kristy Parker, history, Valley Center
Mary E. Hale, history and speech, Topeka Janelle B. Larson, animal sciences and industry and social sciences, Hiawatha
Kelly Welch, agricultural economics and economics, Moran
Virgil Wiebe, political science, geography, and pre-law, Garden City
Ann K. Jorns, foods and nutrition science, pre-med, Manhattan
Elaine C. Hefty, microbiology, Valley Falls
Roger D. Sorrell, anthropology and history, Garden City
Horton M. Laude, agronomy, Manhattan
Paul E. Pfuetze, general sciences, Manhattan
As many as 40 students are selected each year to receive the Marshall Scholarship. The scholarship has an estimated value of $70,000 and provides full funding to support two years of study at any university in the United Kingdom. The scholarship, funded by the British government, was established in 1953 as a national gesture of thanks to the United States for aid under the Marshall Plan.
K-State ranks third in the nation among 500 state universities and is 17th overall in the number of Marshall scholars selected since 1986.
Patrice Holderbach, print journalism and international studies, Topeka
Sam Halabi, political science and natural resources/environmental sciences, El Dorado
Tim Riemann, agricultural economics and pre-law, Derby
Brian Hesse, political science, history, and international studies, Paxico
Scott Rottinghaus, biology and classics, Westmoreland
Signe Balch, biology and biochemistry, Baldwin City
Cynthia Riemann, industrial engineering and physical sciences, Derby
Christopher Baldwin, chemical engineering, McPherson
Luis J. Montaner, veterinary medicine and veterinary pathology, Santurce, Puerto Rico
Julie Tarara, horticulture and social sciences, Bradford, Massachusetts
Dan Robison, natural resources management and life sciences, Winfield
As many as 80 students are selected each year to receive $30,000 for graduate study. Criteria include academic achievement and leadership in public service.
K-State ranks first in the nation among 500 state universities and is tied for fifth overall in producing Truman scholars since the program began in 1977. Only Yale, Stanford, Duke, Harvard, and Radcliffe–all private universities–have had more.
In 1996 the Truman Foundation named K-State a Truman Scholar Honor Institution.
K-State was among the inaugural group of 17 schools–chosen from the more than 450 colleges that have produced Truman scholars–to receive this title.
Kourtney Bettinger, pre-medicine, Spanish, international studies, and Latin American studies, Beloit
Victoria Luhrs, secondary education, Overland Park
Brooklyn Lippelmann, political science and international studies, Lyons
Jessica Burch,sociology/
criminology, Wichita
Leslie Small, agricultural economics, Arkansas City
Sarah Glaser, biology and natural resources/environmental sciences, Emporia
Ryan Bock, political science and modern languages, Kansas City
Tim Riemann, agricultural economics and pre-law, Derby
Victoria Choitz, political science, women's studies, and education, Salina
Justin Kastner, food science and industry, Manhattan
Shanté Moore, political science and Latin American studies, Junction City
C. Charles Walters, pre-law, Anoka, Minnesota
Scott Truhlar, pre-medicine and pre-law, Ellsworth
Alicia Poteat, political science, women's studies, and pre-law, Fort Riley
Jean Sonnenfield, biology and pre-veterinary medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
Kristy Parker, political science and pre-law, Valley Center
Clint Riley, chemical science, philosophy, and pre-law, Manhattan (Kansas alternate)
Mary E. Hale, history and political science, Topeka
Sharon Patnode, political science and public administration, Abilene
Janice Norlin, political science, public administration, and women's studies, Concordia
Jeff Wing, political science, economics, and pre-law, Altoona
Kent Bradley, nutrition science and pre-med, Lawrence
Lori Shellenberger, pre-law, political science, history, and German, Ransom
Patty Hipsher, political science and modern languages, Wichita
Cindy Leighton, history and pre-law, Overland Park
Brad Russell, pre-law, speech, and political science, Topeka
Tracy Turner, economics, political science, and pre-law, Great Bend
David Carlin, political science and pre-law, Smolan
Mike Gibson, political science and pre-law, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Peggy Grosh, economics and sociology, Manhattan
This scholarship honoring Barry M. Goldwater provides about $15,000 for two years of study. The scholarship was set up by Congress for science, math, and engineering students.
K-State ranks first in the nation among 500 state universities in producing Goldwater winners since the program began in 1989. Only Princeton, Harvard, and Duke have produced more Goldwater scholars than K-State.
Matt Basel, chemistry, Overland Park
Meg Fasulo, chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology, Olathe
Mike Higgins, mathematics and statistics, Manhattan
David Thompson, electrical engineering, Burlingame
Ethan Baughman, biology, Hugoton
Sarah Meyer, microbiology, Goddard
Aaron Wech, physics and mathematics, Hill City
Jonathan Whitmer, mathematics and physics, Wilson
Julie Stilson, computer science and mathematics, Wichita
Mark Norfleet, music and mathematics, Wichita
Elizabeth Richardson, biology and political science, Hutchinson
Dawn Dechand, biological and agricultural engineering and natural resources/environmental sciences, Topeka
Trevor Fast, math and statistics, Wichita
Brandon Grossardt, math, Claflin
Brian Christopher Keller, microbiology, international studies, and pre-medicine, Douglass
Stephanie Russell, biology, biochemistry, and chemical science, Manhattan
Jacob Taussig, biochemistry and chemical science, Manhattan
Sandra Koo, microbiology, Manhattan
Peter Pauzauskie, chemistry, Topeka
Tristan Kimbrell, biology, Wichita
Jace Kohlmeier, math and computer science, Sabetha
Wesley Schawe, math and speech, Dodge City
Teresa Sweat, biology, Cedar
John Carpenter, physics, chemistry, and mathematics, Manhattan
Lance Davidson, biochemistry, Salina
Wendy Reeves, microbiology, Oberlin
John Herbert, chemistry and mathematics, Lawrence
Sonya Koo, biochemistry and microbiology, Manhattan
Brian Olsen, biology, Manhattan
Paul Robben, chemistry and pre-medicine, McPherson
Jennifer Brisson, biology, Leawood
Antoine L. Perchellet, microbiology and French, Manhattan
Joseph A. Schmidt, chemistry and mathematics, Manhattan
Jonathan N. Winkler, physics and mathematics, Wichita
Craig Behnke, biochemsitry and microbiology, Manhattan
Mark Berger, education and math, Newton
Craig Caylor, physics and math, Topeka
Claire Stroede, mechanical engineering, Kanopolis
Keith Loseke, mathematics and electrical engineering, Topeka
Michelle Munson, chemical engineering and biochemistry, Junction City
Scott Rottinghaus, biology and chemical science, Westmoreland
Tanya Williams, chemistry and biochemistry, Manhattan
Dale Bixby, chemistry, Larned
David Lee, electrical engineering and mathematics, Manhattan
Robert Rainbolt, Jr., chemical engineering, Burlington
Teresa Short, biology, Harper
Kenneth Boyd, mathematics and computer science, Merriam
Brett Esry, physics and mathematics, Holton
Francis Fung, mathematics and physics, Manhattan
Brad Marshall, electrical engineering and mathematics, Augusta
Christopher Baldwin, chemical engineering, McPherson
Beverly Loseke, physics, Hutchinson
James Hu, mathematics, computer science, and electrical engineering, Manhattan
Cynthia Riemann, biochemistry, Derby (alternate)
The Udall Scholarship provides $5,000 for students preparing for careers related to the environment, Native American health care, or tribal public policy. K-State is third among all public four-year colleges in America and fifth overall in Udall scholars since the program began in 1996. In 2004 K-State was third among all 500 state universities in receiving Udall Scholarships.
Matt King, political science and natural resources/environmental sciences, Wichita
Adrienne Stolwyk, architecture, Liberty, Missouri
Matt Woerman, mechanical engineering and natural resources/environmental sciences, Topeka
Sally Maddock, architecture and natural resources/environmental sciences, Lakewood, Colorado (honorable mention)
Mark Ruzicka, landscape architecture and natural resources/environmental sciences, Springfield, Missouri (honorable mention)
Trisha Culbertson, biological and agricultural engineering, New Strawn
Mark Ruzicka, landscape architecture, Springfield, missouri (honorable mention)
Judd Patterson, biology and natural resources/environmental sciences, Salina (honorable mention)
Trisha Culbertson, biological and agricultural engineering, Burlington (honorable mention)
Diana Sjogren, marketing and international business, Wichita (honorable mention)
Catherine Cleavinger, architecture, Leavenworth (honorable mention)
Dawn Dechand, biological and agricultural engineering and natural resources/environmental sciences, Topeka
Steven Briggeman, agricultural technology management and natural resources/environmental sciences, Iuka
Ben Champion, biology, chemistry, and natural resources/environmental sciences, Olathe
Dawn Dechand, biological and agricultural engineering-environmental and natural resources/environmental sciences, Topeka
Sarah Glaser, biology and natural resources/environmental sciences, Emporia
Jennifer Wright, biology and agricultural engineering, Lakin
Steven Allen, chemical engineering, Overland Park
Stacy Meredith, geography, political science, and natural resources/environmental sciences, Papillion, Nebraska
Nathan Nelson, agronomy, Manhattan
Kevin Stamm, biological and agricultural engineering and natural resources/environmental sciences, Washington
Stefanie Ann Huff, biology, Omaha, Nebraska
Steve L. McGinnis, environmental engineering, Matfield Green
Sixty 50 Phi Kappa Phi Fellows are selected each year, and each college or university is allowed to nominate just one candidate. The fellowship provides $5,000 for graduate study at the university of the student's choice. Forty students receive awards of excellence valued at $2,000.
Jessica Heier, industrial engineering, Quinter
Mackenzie deWerff, electrical engineering, Towanda (award of excellence)
Jeremy Stohs, political science, Marysville
Dawn Dechand, biological and agricultural engineering and natural resources/environmental sciences, Topeka
Lory Stone, history and women's studies, Overland Park
Gregory Cleaver, political science, German, and international studies, Lenexa
Sam Halabi, political science and natural resources/environmental sciences, El Dorado
Amy Elizabeth Schieferecke, political science, international studies, and pre-law, Selden
Joseph A. Schmidt II, chemistry, Hays
Jocelyn Viterna Hopper, sociology and Latin American studies, Manhattan
Julie Buzby, veterinary medicine, Burke, Virginia
John Hawks, English, anthropology, and modern languages, Norton
Katherine Koelliker, biology and modern languages, Manhattan
David R. Wilson, English and history, Sterling
Anita Krug, political science and economics, Russell
Douglas C. Burton, physical sciences and engineering, Manhattan
T. Teresa Dao, chemical engineering, Wichita
Scott L. Scrogin, mechanical
engineering, Hutchinson
David D. Niemann, mechanical engineering, Newton
Gregory Case, finance, Salina
Marc Brack, electrical engineering, Hoisington
Janette F. Roth, history, Wamego
William Day Buck, Jr., biology, Marysville
Barbara Ellen Johnson, nuclear engineering, Ensign (honorable mention)
Cheryl A. Sales, foods and nutrition, Valley Falls
Dwight A. Jurey, agricultural economics, Clifton
Hussein Khalil, nuclear engineering, Manhattan
Patrick McFadden, philosophy, Laramie, Wyoming 1976
Mark Spurrier, chemistry, Topeka
Stephen Vancura, Jr., Harker Heights, Texas (honorable mention)
Paul W. Dlabal, pre-medicine, Herington
The Rotary Foundation Scholarship is designed to further international understanding and friendly relations between people of different countries. The program provides scholarships to allow students to attend college in any of the 161 countries where Rotary is represented. Scholarships cover all expenses including room, board, tuition, transportation, and related costs and can be worth $25,000 or more.
John O'Hara, finance, Salina
Lynn Schwarz, animal science and industry, Gower, Missouri
Heidi Durflinger, marketing, Belleville
Suzanne Goering, agricultural economics and international studies, Newton
Liz Neufeld, agricultural economics, Inman
Sam Halabi, political science and natural resources/environmental sciences, El Dorado
Justin Kastner, food science and industry, Manhattan
Tim Riemann, agricultural economics and pre-law, Derby
Chris Hansen, nuclear engineering, Goodland
Ara Schlaman, biology, Topeka
Paul Friedrichs, agricultural economics, Bremen
Julie A. Sellers, modern languages, Florance
David Foster, milling science and management, Larned
Scott Truhlar, pre-medicine and pre-law, Ellsworth
Angie Stinchcomb, economics and political science, Russell
Signe Balch, biology, Baldwin City
Kevin Forrest, mechanical engineering, Larned
Janelle Larson, animal sciences and industry and social sciences, Hiawatha (declined in order to accept the Rhodes)
Mandy Miller, modern languages, German, Ottawa
Kipp Schoen, engineering, Downs
Robert Wyer, English, Maple Hill
Jan Kinsler, elementary education, Spivey
Dan Owens, modern languages, German, and economics, Shawnee
Jill M. Warren, modern languages, German, and business, Olathe
Susan Baird, mass communications, Independence
Candise Leonard, human ecology and mass communications, Hoyt
Elizabeth Wulf, bakery science and management, Newton
Teresa Lewis, electrical engineering, Colby
Brett Lambert, political science, Brewster, New York
Kermit Rainman, geography and secondary education, Ulysses
Patricia Schlegel, economics and applied music, Ness City
Patricia McGowan, landscape architecture, Columbia, Missouri
Don Gallup, nuclear engineering, Blue Rapids
Sara Dickerson, business, Prairie Village
James Bell, music, Manhattan
Elaine Beckman, fashion design, Kansas City, Missouri
LeAnn House, music, Goodland
Carol Patterson, interior architecture, Topeka
These $5,000 awards pay for a semester of international study. In the program's first four years, K-State has produced 12 winners.
Stacy Johnson, biology, Concordia
David Eichman, interior architecture and product design, Tyler, TX
Meredith Martin, mechanical engineering, Hanover
Aaron Franklin, psychology, Iola
Kelly Hughes, industrial engineering, Hutchinson
A fourth winner requested no publicity.
John Harder, electrical and computer engineering, Manhattan
Lee Rivers, kinesiology, Manhattan
Kit Strecker, mass communications, Hays
A fourth winner requested no publicity.
Vicki Conner, biology and political science, Lenexa
Kara Nordhus, interior design, Centralia
Cathrine Cleavinger, architecture, Leavenworth
Reina Rodriguez, psychology and pre-med, Wichita
The Fulbright Scholarship provides round-trip transportation, tuition, and a monthly stipend for one academic year in any of 55 countries, an award estimated to be worth more than $15,000 in the host country's currency. K-State has produced 40 Fulbright student scholars since 1975.
Brian Barnett, French, Spanish, and international studies, Colby
Lucas Bessire, anthropology and modern languages, Liberal
Kevin Hauck, Spanish, sociology, and Latin American studies, Manhattan
Justin Kastner, food science and industry, Manhattan
Lance Davidson, biochemistry, Salina
Sarah K. Happel, public relations, Frazee, Minnesota
George Hebert, biology and pre-medicine, Manhattan
Neil A. Johnson, computer science, Prairie Village
Michelle Munson, physics and electrical engineering, Junction City
Shanté Moore, political science and Latin American studies, Junction City
Robert P. Anderson, biology, Belle Plaine
Lynn W. Seyler, political science, Latin American studies, and modern languages, Manhattan
Lisa Mertz, anthropology and modern languages, Kansas City
Jo Ann Burtness, textiles, LaCygne
Elizabeth A. Wulf, bakery science and management, Newton
Idil Hasimoglu, interior architecture, Salina
Anita Krug, political science and economics, Russell
Clint Riley, chemical science, philosophy, and pre-law, Manhattan
Chris Kippes, philosophy, Colby
Leslie Guizlo, geography, Wichita
Jolanta Jacobs, biology, Bakersfield, California
Dan Owens, economics and modern languages, Shawnee Mission
Cheryl Cailteux, modern languages, Kansas City
Greg Jarrett, engineering, Parsons
Susan Leipold, theatre, Manhattan
Whitney Linder, political science, Manhattan
Shirley L. Norris, history, Berryton
Linda C. Hall, architecture, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Esther Gray, elementary education and sociology, Manhattan
Stephanie Young, economics and pre-law, Manhattan
Rodney Fox, chemical engineering, Manhattan
Mark Patzkowsky, geology, Topeka
James F. Schesser, Jr., Soviet studies and agriculture, Horton
Carolyn Thayer, vocal music, Ottawa
Sandra Lynn Thompson, biochemistry, Little Rock, Arkansas
Grace Y. Hwang, political science, Manhattan
Austin C. Melton, mathematics, Wichita
Michael R. Hurd, modern languages, Manhattan
Elena M. Beck Bastida, sociology, Atlanta, Georgia
Kathy Hall, modern languages, Manhattan
Barbara Chance, history and modern languages, Frankfort
Carol Leonard, anthropology, Salina
Robert G. Rodda, social science, Wichita
Karen Chitwood, modern languages, Wichita
Donald Ferguson, nuclear engineering, Kensington
Marykaye Rafter, modern languages, Leavenworth
James Callen, nuclear engineering, Wichita
Bruce Wilson, English, Manhattan
Robert Bruce Cutler, English, Winnetta, Illinois
Bill Barr, history and government, Manhattan
Jane Compton, child welfare, Manhattan
Frank Andrews, chemistry, Manhattan
Herbert Johnson, agricultural economics, Salina
Betty Williams, political science, Marion
Each year USA Today chooses its 20-student All-USA Academic Team. Winners receive $2,500. The second and third teams contain 20 members each; another 20 students receive honorable mention.
Karla Kepley, dietetics and gerontology, Thayer (third team)
Matthew Basel, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, Overland Park (honorable mention)
Melissa Vopat, political science, Aurora (honorable mention)
Shanon Schoenthaler, life science, Ogallah (third team)
Jennifer Pruitt, electronic journalism, Minneapolis (second team)
Michelle Munson, electrical engineering and physics, Junction City (second team)
Scott Rottinghaus, biology and classics, Westmoreland (first team)
Julie Buzby, veterinary medicine, Burke, Virginia (third team)
Cynthia Riemann, industrial engineering and physical sciences, Derby (first team)
Dale Bixby, chemistry, Larned (honorable mention)
Jean Sonnenfield, biology and pre-veterinary medicine, Omaha, Nebraska (first team)
The National Security Education Program offers Boren graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships to students who plan to work in areas of national interest. The awards are valued at $20,000 to $28,000.
Wendy Griswold, educational leadership, Lawrence, (graduate)
Seth Bridge, political science, history, and international studies, Buhler (undergraduate)
Justine Hamilton, geography and modern languages, Manhattan (undergraduate)
The Mellon Fellowship in the Humanities provides $17,500, plus tuition and fees, for graduate study. The fellowship encourages students to pursue doctoral degrees and careers as teachers and scholars. About 85 are awarded each year.
Lucas Bessire, anthropology and Spanish, Liberal
Laura Bathhurst, anthropology and Spanish, Abilene
Mark Schmeller, history, Hays
Amy Brooks, English, Hays
Francesca Royster, English, Chicago, Illinois
The Department of Homeland Security fellowship pays $27,600 (plus tuition and fees) for up to three years. The scholarship covers tuition and fees, a $9,000 stipend, and a paid internship with a federal agency involved with national security.
Julie Heaser, industrial engineering, Salina (fellowship)
Brad Hammerschmidt,
geography and natural resources/environmental sciences, Salina (fellowship)
Brad Hammerschmidt,
geography and natural resources/environmental sciences, Salina
Renee Ecklund, electrical engineering, Herington
This $10,000 national award is among the most prestigious recognitions in American architectural education. K-State has won more of these fellowships than any other school––public or private.
Ryan Robinette, architecture, Etterville, Missouri
Anders Henningsson, architecture, Kinna, Sweden
Matt Pinkstaff, architecture, Kansas City
Tanya Wuertz, interior architecture, Hays
Dwayne Oyler, architecture, Coffeyville
Kevin Le, architecture, St. Louis, Missouri
Mark McGlothlin, architecture and architectural engineering, Gainesville, Florida
Bruce Johnson, architecture, Merriam
This award covers all educational costs, as much as $50,000 per year, for up to six years of graduate study.
Randy Regier, art, Abilene
Four people each year are named as winners of the Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics. The first-place winner receives $5,000.
Sam Halabi, political science and natural resources/environmental sciences, El Dorado
The James B. Pearson Fellowship Fund for Graduate Studies Abroad awards fellowships, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, to help men and women gain the broad education needed to cope with a changing world.
Kimberly Webb, plant pathology, Abilene
Leslie Guizlo, geography, Wichita
Mark Guizlo, geography, Manhattan
Dee Ann O'Hair, social sciences, modern languages, and marketing, Akron, Ohio
The Jacob K. Javits Fellows Program provides fellowships of up to $30,000 for doctoral-level study in arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Dennis Whitcomb, philosophy, Manhattan
Mark Schmeller, history, Hays
Martin Monto, sociology, Topeka
Phi Kappa Phi awards $1,000 grants to support study abroad experiences and support internships.
Janie Hammerschmidt, art and art history, Salina
Kristin Kiehnhoff, modern languages education, Wathena
Christina McAllister, architecture, Raytown, Missouri
Chelsea Mueller, psychology and family studies and human services, Wichita
Amanda York, secondary education, Garden City
(internship grant)
Janie Hammerschmidt, art and art history, Salina
Kristin Kiehnhoff, modern languages education, Wathena
Christina McAllister, architecture, Raytown, Missouri
Chelsea Mueller, psychology and family studies and human services, Wichita
Amanda York, secondary education, Garden City
(internship grant)
Elizabeth Greig, nutritional sciences and Spanish, Clovis, New Mexico (study abroad grant)
Brad Hammerschmidt, geography and natural
resources/environmental sciences, Salina (internship grant)
Victoria Luhrs, secondary education, Overland Park (internship grant)
Abby Biggs, dietetics, Hutchinson (study abroad grant)
Landon Porter, marketing, Quinter (study abroad grant)
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship provides a post-graduate scholarship of $24,000 for the study of history, government, and social studies.
Liz Ring, history, Lincoln, Nebraska
Michele Moscript Gerber, education, Halstead
Leela Greene, elementary education, Ulysses
Jada Kohlmeier, history, Sabetha
Approximately 10 Root-Tilden-Snow Scholarships are awarded each year to students at New York University law school. Often considered the premier scholarship in law, this award recognizes public service and is valued at approximately $45,000.
Virgil Wiebe, political science, geography, and pre-law, Garden City
Lori Shellenberger, pre-law, political science, history, and German, Ransom
Steven Scott Huff, nuclear engineering, Wamego
Gerald K. Smith, social science, Manhattan
The Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship for Minorities provides tuition, fees, and $14,000 per year for three years of study.
Emilie Johnson, history, Wichita