October 16, 2024
Meet the 2024-25 cohort of Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholars
Submitted by LaTonya S. Winston
Student Belonging and Inclusion welcomes the Edgerley Franklin Leadership Scholars to its organization this fall. The innovative leadership development program is designed to inspire students and encourage their potential for outstanding student leadership to respond to and advocate for some of society's most pressing challenges.
The Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholars program is one of Kansas State University's premier scholarships. Drawing upon the expertise of academic and student life departments, scholars practice inclusivity and advance diversity to establish an equitable community for all.
At K-State, Edgerley-Franklin Scholars will embark upon an immersive leadership development journey that includes:
- Peer-to-peer collaboration
- Developing social impact strategies
- Developing strategies for social justice advocacy
- Focus on personal goals and on immediate issue(s) of choice
The following students are in the 2024-25 cohort:
Demmy Idowu; from Overland Park. A 2024 graduate of Blue Valley West High School.
- Major: Computer science
- Career Aspiration: Software engineer
- Social justice mission: "To give equal opportunities to everyone no matter their background."
Jahden Brown; from St. Louis, Missouri. A 2024 graduate of Parkway Central High School.
- Major: Architecture
- Career aspiration: Architect/urban designer
- Social justice mission: "Revitalizing urban areas to enhance the health and sustainability of communities."
Roslyn Strong; from Kansas City, Missouri. A 2024 graduate of Park Hill South High School.
- Major: Fisheries, wildlife, conservation, and environmental biology
- Career aspiration: Wildlife biologist
- Social justice mission: "Engaging communities in wildlife conservation efforts, fostering environmental awareness, and advocating for community-led decision-making in conservation practices."
New Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholars join a vibrant community of activists and trendsetters to embark on a journey of continued learning, collaboration and innovation to create change while enrolled and upon graduation.
Applications are available now for the 2025-26 cohort. Share with friends and family to apply now. Learn more, view eligibility and apply for the Edgerley-Franklin Leadership Scholarship.