Eight students awarded scholarships for fall 2022
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 | Written by Greg Tammen
OLATHE — Eight students at the Kansas State University Olathe campus are being awarded scholarships for the fall 2022 academic semester.
Christopher An, M.S. in Veterinary Biological Science;
Reshma Anthony, Animal Health Regulatory Affairs Graduate Certificate;
Kristin Bates, M.S. in Veterinary Biological Science;
Nathan Biller, B.S. in Hospitality Management degree completion program;
Sydney Bounds, B.S. in Hospitality Management degree completion program;
Durga Khadka, M.S. in Horticulture with an emphasis in urban food systems;
Brianne Lindeman, M.S. in Veterinary Biological Science;
Dylan Stuart, B.S. in Hospitality Management degree completion program
Scholarship funding comes from the Johnson County Education Research Triangle, or JCERT, and the Hotel and Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City Education Foundation.
The JCERT scholarships are funded through the commitment of Johnson County residents, who approved part of a one-eighth sales tax in 2008. The funding supports part of the campus' operations and provides scholarships for graduate students at the Olathe campus.
Scholarships for the hospitality management students are made possible through a partnership with the Hotel and Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City Education Foundation, Kansas State University and K-State Olathe. Association members are local hotels in the Greater Kansas City metro that support the education of current and future leaders through scholarships and continuing education.
For many students, scholarships help on multiple levels.
"This scholarship is a big motivation," Khadka said. "I feel my hard work getting recognized, which makes me and my family proud. This scholarship money lowers my financial burden and helps increase my focus on research and study."
Learn more about scholarships and apply for them at olathe.k-state.edu/scholarships.