Twenty-six scholarship winners for the 2016-17 school year were recognized during the annual Kansas Livestock Association Convention Nov. 30 in Wichita. A total of $27,100 was presented by the Kansas Livestock Foundation and its partners.

Three Kansas State University veterinary school students were chosen to each receive a $1,500 Ralgro Wheels for Bucks scholarship from Merck Animal Health and KLF. Jessica Eisenbarth is the daughter of Connie and David Eisenbarth of Hoyt. She is a third-year veterinary student. Megan McLaughlin, also a third-year veterinary student, is the daughter of Julie and Daniel McLaughlin from Olathe. Ellen Unruh is the daughter of Edward and Darla Ouellette of Rantoul and is a fourth-year veterinary student. This award recognizes K-State veterinary school students with a career goal of being a large-animal veterinarian.

Six Kansas students each have been awarded $1,000 Wheels for Bucks scholarships through KLF. Morgan Gantz is the daughter of Mark and Angela Gantz of Perry. She is a sophomore at Cloud County Community College majoring in agricultural economics and business. Samuel Morgan, the son of Steve and Nancy Morgan from White City, is a junior at Emporia State University majoring in business and finance. Leah Scholz is the daughter of Trent and Lori Scholz of Lancaster. She is a junior majoring in pre-veterinary medicine at K-State. MaRyka Smith is the daughter of Lisa and Kevin Smith from Hoyt. She is a senior at K-State majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. Karley Stockton, daughter of Kris and Sharon Stockton from Meade, is a junior majoring in animal science at K-State. Katelyn Thomson is the daughter of Dan and Cindy Thomson of Riley. She is a junior at K-State majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. This scholarship is presented to students entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field. WFB scholarships are funded by Merck’s donation of $1 for each used Ralgro wheel turned in to KLA.

Hadley Schotte of Marysville has been awarded the $1,000 Cattlemen’s Scholarship from GoBob Pipe & Steel and KLF. Schotte is the son of Pat and Kelly Schotte. He is a freshman at Hutchinson Community College majoring in animal science. This scholarship is awarded to a student entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.  

Cade Hibdon has been awarded the $1,000 Cancrete Cattle Waterers Scholarship through KLF. Hibdon is the son of Darren and Julie Hibdon from Princeton. He is a freshman attending Butler Community College and majoring in agribusiness. This scholarship is presented to a student entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.

The $1,000 Glenn and Clyde Lindstrom Scholarship has been awarded through KLF to Braden Mishler, the son of Brian and Janet Mishler from Arnold. He is a sophomore at K-State majoring in agricultural engineering. This scholarship is awarded to a student of sophomore level or above attending a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture. Preference is given to students residing within the boundaries of Unified School District 400 in northern McPherson and southern Saline counties. 

Four $1,000 Hampel Oil scholarships have been presented to K-State students. Austin Baalman, son of Duane and Michaela Baalman from Oakley, is a junior majoring in agricultural economics. Jerica Hall is the daughter of Jerry and Stephanie Hall from Independence. She is a junior majoring in animal science. Tyler Marr, the son of Tom and Sherry Marr of Formoso, is a junior majoring in agronomy. Hayden Walker is the son of Bryce and Tracy Walker from Sharon Springs. He also is a junior majoring in agronomy. This scholarship is awarded to students entering their junior or senior year at K-State or Fort Hays State University and pursuing a degree in agronomy, agribusiness or ag economics. Preference is given to applicants with a career goal of being actively engaged in a farming or feedyard enterprise.

Five students from across the state have received $1,000 “Youth in Agriculture” scholarships from KLF. Ethan Bellar is the son of Mike and Peggy Bellar from Howard. He is a freshman at Pratt Community College majoring in farm and ranch management. Bailey Corwine of Lyndon is the daughter of Matt and Kathie Corwine and Charles and Heather Sharp. She is a sophomore attending Allen Community College and majoring in agricultural communications. Taylor Nikkel, daughter of Mark and Janice Nikkel of Maple Hill, is a freshman at K-State majoring in agricultural economics. Madelyn Mushrush is the daughter of Joe and Connie Mushrush of Strong City. She is a freshman at K-State majoring in animal science. Jacqueline Clawson is the daughter of Dan and Tamra Clawson from Meade. She is a sophomore at K-State majoring in agricultural economics and business marketing. Funded by the KLF Club Calf Sale held during the Kansas Junior Livestock Show, these scholarships recognize students entering or returning to a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.

Three students attending K-State each were awarded a $1,200 Kansas CattleWomen (KCW) Scholarship. Kenzie Curran is the daughter of Joe and Kim Curran of Farlington. She is a senior majoring in agricultural communications and journalism. Brittney Houck, the daughter of Jeff and Lori Houck from Americus, is a junior majoring in mass communications and animal science. Sarah Jones is the daughter of Michael and Debra Jones from Riverton. She is a senior majoring in food science. This scholarship, funded by the KCW silent auction, is awarded to students entering or returning to a Kansas community or senior college and pursuing a degree in dietetics, food safety, agriculture or a related field.

Reid Beeman was awarded the $500 Fred H. Woodbury Memorial Scholarship through KLF. Beeman is the son of Preston and Jeanna Beeman from Olpe. He is a freshman at Fort Scott Community College majoring in agriculture. This scholarship is presented to a student attending a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture. Preference will be given to students residing within Chase, Franklin, Lyon, Osage or Wabaunsee counties.

The $500 Lallemand Animal Nutrition Scholarship has been presented to Campbell Martin. He is the son of Eric and Holly Martin from Bucklin. Martin is a freshman majoring in agriculture at Hutchinson Community College. This scholarship is awarded to student attending a Kansas junior or senior college and pursuing a degree in agriculture or a related field.

KLF was established in 1983 to operate solely and exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes. For information about KLF scholarship opportunities or to receive an application, contact the foundation at 6031 S.W. 37th St., Topeka, KS 66614 or email [email protected].