Six out-of-state students receive Wabash CannonBall Colorado Scholarships

Posted July 07, 2026

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The K-State Alumni Association has awarded six scholarships to Kansas State University out-of-state students through the Wabash CannonBall gala and annual alumni golf tournament.

“These K-State students have benefited so much from the generosity and support of their fellow Wildcats in Colorado,” said Michelle Elkins, director of alumni awards and engagement for the Alumni Association. “It is truly amazing to see how much these events have done for the K-State community as a whole. We would like to thank everyone who has helped champion these events over the past 11 years to make it a success.”

The six Colorado students receiving scholarships in the amount of $5,000 for the upcoming academic year were selected from a wide pool of applicants. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and reside in Colorado. The scholarships are renewable for four years. 

The recipients are: Sean O'Malley, Fort Collins, Colorado; Cole Firme, Haxtun, Colorado; Leah Lobban, Lakewood, Colorado; Taylin Harthun, Kremmling, Colorado; Taegan Olson, Milliken, Colorado; and John Hofer, Parker, Colorado.

For more about the Wabash CannonBall scholarships or to view a list of past scholarship recipients, visit k-state.com/WabashCannonBall