WPS seniors win 2025 Rudd Scholarships

Six Wichita Public Schools seniors are among 50 Kansas students to receive Rudd Scholarships. 

The students are:

• Jeena Moore-Kirby
  Heights High School
  Plans to study Marketing at Wichita State University
• Juan Flores-Hernandez
  North High School
  Plans to study nursing at Wichita State University
• Elijah Pete
  Northeast Magnet High School
  Plans to study secondary education-social studies at K-State
• Cristofer Correa-Sandoval
  Northwest High School
  Plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University
• Alicia Valdez
  Northwest High School
  Plans to study biochemistry at K-State
• Nayeli Andrade
  South High School
  Plans to study Pre-Med/Psychology at Wichita State University

The Rudd Scholarship is a renewable, 4-year full-ride scholarship that covers any remaining cost of attendance at Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University or Wichita State University after all other aid, grants, and scholarships are applied to a student’s account. By removing financial barriers to a college education, chosen scholars are expected to achieve a high level of excellence on campus in preparing themselves to be leaders in their profession and in their communities after graduation.

This year, more than 700 high school seniors applied and 50 were chosen.

In addition to living on campus and being enrolled full-time, scholars will also participate in developmental activities outside the classroom, network with leaders in their future professions, build strong relationships among themselves, and serve to help the next generation of scholars through an active and connected alumni association after graduation.