May 12, 2023
Blue Key selects K-State students for 2023-2024 scholarships
The Kansas State University chapter of Blue Key Senior Honorary has awarded scholarships to 27 students for the 2023-2024 academic year.
All scholarship recipients underwent a rigorous and competitive application and interview process. Awardees were selected for demonstrating a clear dedication to Blue Key's three pillars of scholarship, leadership and service.
The following students are receiving Blue Key scholarships:
Roxana Linares, junior in aeronautical technology and applied business and technology, Bernard Franklin Opportunity Scholarship, Arkansas City; Haylee Nicholas, freshman in architectural engineering and dance, Chester E. Peters Student Development Award, and Emma Thorpe, sophomore in agricultural economics and global food systems leadership, Bernard Franklin Opportunity Scholarship, both from Andale; Cole Baker, senior in economics and political science, pre-law, Bernard Franklin Opportunity Scholarship, Auburn; Karlyn Gustin, freshman in human development and family sciences and gerontology, Robert Lewis Sophomore Leadership Award, Carbondale; Emily Pray, freshman in biology and nutritional science, Neal Atkinson Junior Leadership Scholarship, Caldwell; Citlali Real, sophomore in architecture, Neal Atkinson Junior Leadership Scholarship, Dodge City.
Ben Rogers, freshman in electrical engineering and finance, Greg Hardin Memorial Scholarship, Gardner; Evan Bergeron, senior in human health biology, Blue Key Study Abroad, Goddard; RJ Salmen, junior in personal financial planning, Dr. Susan M. Scott Scholarship, and Olivia Waren, sophomore in medical biochemistry and psychology, Roy C. Langford Memorial Scholarship, both from Lenexa; Josh Fitzwater, sophomore in electrical engineering, Walter Martin Memorial Scholarship, Olathe; Abby Collins, sophomore in architectural engineering, Chester E. Peters Student Development Award, Jerome Schaefer, freshman in mechanical engineering, Greg Hardin Memorial Scholarship, both from Overland Park.
Emma Johnson, freshman in communication sciences and disorders, Neal Atkinson Junior Leadership Scholarship, Paola; Colby Johnston, sophomore in mechanical and nuclear engineering, Greg Hardin Memorial Scholarship, Shawnee; Sierra Salazar, junior in political science, The Walter Martin Memorial Scholarship, Tonganoxie; Emily Jones, freshman in integrative human sciences, Robert Lewis Sophomore Leadership Award, Washington; and Aenya Richards, junior in architecture, Blue Key Study Abroad, Wichita.
From out of state: Lucy Fischer, senior in animal sciences and industry, pre-vet, Dr. Pat J. Bosco Graduate Student Scholarship, Hinsdale, Illinois; Grace Walenta, sophomore in agribusiness and global food systems leadership, The Robert Lewis Sophomore Leadership Award, Peoria, Illinois; Emily Lanie, sophomore in social work, The Neal Atkinson Junior Leadership Scholarship, Brownsburg, Indiana; Natalie Novak, sophomore in aeronautical technologies, Neal Atkinson Junior Leadership Scholarship, Dawson, Nebraska; Fryda Molina Canto, sophomore in Spanish and hospitality management, Roy C. Langford Memorial Scholarship, Madison, Nebraska; and Jake Dederer, junior in mechanical engineering, Dr. David J. Mugler Scholarship, Wildwood, Missouri.
Janis Asaris, junior in finance, Walter Martin Memorial Scholarship, Riga, Latvia; and Julia Robbe, sophomore in organizational management, Chester E. Peters Student Development Award, Lagoa Santa, Brazil.
Blue Key is a premier honor society that recognizes college students at senior institutions of higher education for balanced and all-around excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership and service. The organization bases its eligibility for membership on all-around leadership in student life, high scholastic achievement, service to others and citizenship.