Schendel-Mages Entomology Scholarship
Entomology Minors and Graduate Students (~$400-1,000 Scholarship)
This award was established to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Schendel Pest Services Company (of Topeka, Kansas) in 2008. The kindness and generosity of Schendel Pest Services and friends in supporting the growth of our students is greatly appreciated!
This award is open to any Entomology Minor or graduate student in the KSU Department of Entomology who is a resident of Kansas or Missouri, and has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. The application packet will consist of:
- A cover letter that addresses the student's specific qualifications for the award and includes the student's contact information.
- A letter of support from the student’s major professor or advisor.
- Two-page (maximum) CV.
- Graduate school transcripts and grades (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). GPA must be at or above 3.0 for consideration.
According to the guidelines supplied by the KSU Foundation, the final approval of the recipient will be made by the General Scholarship Committee, who will act upon recommendations made by the departmental Awards Committee.
Scholarship Winners
| Year | Winner | Advisor(s) | Amount |
| 2020 | Nicholas VanPelt | Undergrad minor | $800 |
| 2019 | Not awarded | ||
| 2018 | Matt Hamblin | Undergrad minor | $1,000 |
| 2017 | Anastasia Cooper | Kun Yan Zhu | $1,000 |
| 2016 | Nathan Tolle | Undergrad minor | $400 |
| 2015 | Not awarded | ||
| 2014 | Not awarded | ||
| 2013 | Not awarded |