The Cohen Honors College at Wichita State challenges ambitious students in any major
to build a better future through rigorous classes, problem solving across disciplines,
independent and collaborative research and community service.
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.
