Scholarships

Through a unique collection of scholarships, the Gentlemen Leadership Society provides impactful financial support to each of its members during their undergraduate years.

Endowed Scholarships

Discover our general scholarships, awarded to all GLS scholars and made possible by generous endowments.

GLS Family Scholarhip

Recipients

1 per year

Amount

$5,000 per year

Renews

Up to 4 years

Established in 2024 by Dana Brewer, Chris Gigstad and Brice Lowe, the GLS Family Scholarship is awarded to K-State undergraduates who have shown exceptional leadership and maintained a strong GPA throughout their high school years.

Preference is given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

  • Incoming K-State freshmen

  • Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5+

  • Extraordinary leadership in high school

Renewal Requirements

Full-time student at K-State/Cumulative GPA of 3.3+/Involved as leader on campus

GLS Terry Huffman Scholarship

Recipients

1 per year

Amount

$5,000 per year

Renews

Up to 4 years

Established in 2025 by Terry Huffman, the GLS Terry Huffman Scholarship is awarded to K-State undergraduates who maintained a strong GPA and competed in athletics throughout their high school years.

Preference is given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

  • Cumulative high school GPA of 3.0+

  • Graduated high school in Kansas or Connecticut

  • Significant leadership in high school

  • Participation in at least one varsity sport

  • Declared major in College of Business

Renewal Requirements

Full-time student at K-State/Cumulative GPA of 3.0+/Involved as leader on campus

GLS Michael E. Traeger Scholarship

Recipients

1 per year

Amount

$5,000 per year

Renews

Up to 5 years

Established in 2024 by Michael Traeger, the GLS Michael E. Traeger Scholarship is awarded to K-State undergraduates who have shown exceptional leadership and maintained a top GPA through rigorous high school courses.

Preference is given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

Renewal Requirements

Full-time student at K-State/Cumulative GPA of 3.3+/Involved as leader on campus

Randy D. Sims Family Leadership Scholarship

Recipients

1 per year

Amount

$5,000 per year

Renews

Up to 4 years

Established in 2025 by Randy Sims, the Randy D. Sims Family Leadership Scholarship is awarded to K-State undergraduates who have maintained strong academics while participating in a high school sport.

Preference is given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

  • Cumulative high school GPA of 3.25+

  • High school graduate of Shawnee Heights

  • Declared major in Economics, Ag Econ, or Business Administration

  • Significant leadership in high school and/or community

  • Participation in at least one sport, as a player, manager or trainer

Renewal Requirements

Full-time student at K-State/Cumulative GPA of 3.0+/Involved as leader on campus

Leadership Scholarships

Additional scholarships are awarded by the GLS community to scholars who go above and beyond, serving the campus and community in leadership roles.