Wichita State University has chosen the top eight finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI).

They are:
• Andrew Calderwood, Madrid, Spain, Evangelical Christian Academy
• Katelyn Doherty, Overland Park, Olathe East High School
• Nathan Jamison, Goddard, Goddard High School
• Jarret Krueger, Wellington, Wellington High School
• Courtney Krugh, Andover, Andover Central High School
• Natalie Kuhlmann, Olpe, Kan., Olpe High School
• Nicholas Steffes, Augusta, Augusta High School
• Chandler Williams, Newton, Newton High School

The students participated in one of the largest competitions in DSI history, with 346 students competing. Two of the finalists will be selected as recipients of the Harry Gore Memorial $48,000 scholarship, one of the largest undergraduate scholarships in Kansas.

To be invited to compete in the annual invitational, students must have a 24 or higher ACT score and a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

Once invited, students complete a packet of information, including essays and letters of recommendation, and compete in an on-campus leadership competition. Finalists will be back on campus Wednesday, Dec. 8, for final interviews.

The announcement of the Gore Scholars will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Marcus Welcome Center. All finalists will receive competitive scholarship packages to attend WSU in the fall.