The Wichita State Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College is proud to announce eight recipients of the Koch Scholars program for the fall 2020 semester. Each of the students will receive between $30,000 and $45,000 during their four-year attendance at WSU.
This competitive scholarship program is aimed at high school seniors enrolling in the College of Engineering or the W. Frank Barton School of Business. Scholarship selection is based on high academic achievement, work experience, volunteer and leadership experience, an essay and an interview process.
All Koch Scholars are members of the Cohen Honors College, where they participate in community service and professional development activities throughout the year. Students get access to unique leadership experience, networking and mentorships with Koch employees.
“The Koch Scholars program provides students the opportunity to pursue an education where they can explore their passions, develop their unique talents and achieve success,” said Meredith Olson, vice president of public affairs at Koch Industries. “Congratulations to this year’s scholars.”
Fall 2020 Koch Scholars:
- Daniel Abbott, computer engineering, Great Bend High School
- Derek Ast, economics, Andale High School
- Tyrell Burns, computer science, Wichita High School South
- Gregory Heiman, computer science, Lee's Summit West High School
- Rebecca Heitsman, accounting, Homeschool
- Ethan Larson, economics, Badger High School
- Mary Peterson, electrical engineering, Homeschool
- James Tran, computer science, Wichita High School East
The Koch Scholars program is made possible by a $1.54 million pledge from Koch Industries in 2014. The fall 2020 semester marks the sixth freshman class to participate in the Koch Scholars program.