September 26, 2023
College of Agriculture awards graduate student scholarships
The College of Agriculture has awarded $75,375 in graduate student scholarships.
Five scholarships have been funded specifically for graduate students who are enrolled in programs in or connected to the college. The support of graduate students is an area of emphasis and has a significant impact on the research and teaching of agriculture.
"Graduate education is a vital part of the research and educational missions in the College of Agriculture," said Ernie Minton, Eldon Gideon dean of the College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension. "Yet, attending graduate school can be financially challenging, so we are pleased to offer scholarships that help to lessen that financial burden. We continually work to identify donors with a special philanthropic heart for supporting graduate students through scholarship giving."
Students submitted applications, and the recipients were selected through a faculty review process. We thank the 42 faculty members who assisted in the review process.
Robert Nunemacher Scholarship
- Sachin Dhanda, agronomy.
- Katelyn Nicole Gaffield, animal sciences and industry.
- Megan Ashley Bourns, agronomy.
- Brandon Lee Hall, entomology.
- Valentina Maria Pereyra Picabea, agronomy.
- Hilario Martin Cordoba, animal sciences and industry.
Don C Warren Genetics Scholarship
- Victoria Lynn Pickens, entomology.
- Rupinder Singh, entomology.
- Elizabeth Anne Dressler, genetics.
- Edward John Bird, genetics.
- Nathan Forrest Stewart, horticulture and natural resources.
Ron Wells Memorial Scholarship
- Helen Patricia Giefer, animal sciences and industry.
Nolan and Jean M. McKenzie Graduate Student Fellowship
- Zhenjiao Du, grain science and industry.
Dale W. and Frances V. Rake Memorial Scholarship
- Eda Ceren Kaya, food science.