(Leavenworth, Kansas) 鈥� Two 花椒直播 students are among a select group of undergraduates to receive scholarships from the Kansas Independent College Association.
Nursing major Litzy Delgado-Simental of Leavenworth, Kansas, is one of three students to receive the 2025 New Horizons Scholarship. Biology major Ayla Pierce of Lakewood, Colorado, is one of 18 students to receive the 2025 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship.
The New Horizons Scholarship recognizes students from underrepresented backgrounds and first-generation students. Delgado-Simental will receive $2,000.
鈥淔or every student who applies for these scholarships, higher education isn鈥檛 an abstract concept, it鈥檚 a tangible and immediate investment in their future, their families, and their communities,鈥� KICA President Matt Lindsey said. 鈥淲e recognize the tremendous dedication it takes to succeed in school today, especially in the face of ongoing and unprecedented challenges. These scholarships are a way to honor that hard work, to acknowledge the value of a college degree, and to affirm our belief that when we support students from all walks of life, we鈥檙e also investing in the long-term strength and success of Kansas itself.鈥�
Pierce and other Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship recipients demonstrated excellence in academics, character, and integrity. The winners have also encouraged their peers to build bright, dynamic futures, all while maintaining GPAs of 3.5 or above. The award is worth $1,547.50.
鈥淭he students attending Kansas鈥� independent colleges are poised to become the leaders, innovators, and changemakers our world needs,鈥� Lindsey said 鈥淪upporting them through scholarships is one of the most meaningful and impactful roles our association plays. These investments in students not only open doors to opportunity but also strengthen our communities and our future. We鈥檙e proud to continue this work and are deeply grateful for the Maud Wyatt Educational Trust鈥檚 partnership in helping to make it possible.鈥�
About the Kansas Independent College Association
Located in Topeka, the Kansas Independent College Association is a 501(c)3 that develops
and enhances the competitive standing of its 21-member independent, non-profit, regionally
accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities and strives to assure opportunity
and choice in higher education for all students. For more information, please contact
Jesyca Hope, VP for Member Programs and Outreach at 785-554-0247 or jesyca@kscolleges.org.
The 花椒直播 is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The University of 花椒直播 main campus is located at 4100 South 4th Street, Leavenworth, Kan. USM-Johnson County, at 11221 Roe Ave., offers evening accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.