As a Cowley graduate, Gottlob has been an active Alumnus supporting various events and also assisting with
several landscape projects.
I take great pride in knowing that in some small way my connections with the College
hopefully have a positive impact on students that have come after me.
Nursing major and softball player Haylea Sampson is the recipient of the Cole Softball Foundation Scholarship for 2026-2027.
I am truly honored to receive the Cole Softball Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship
will make a meaningful difference as I begin my journey both on and off the softball
field. As an incoming freshman at Cowley, I am excited for the opportunities, friendships,
and lifelong memories that lie ahead. Thank you for your generosity and for helping
make this next chapter of my life a little easier. I am incredibly grateful for your
support.
Michael Scott Lindal began building the foundation for a successful career in sports and entertainment during his time at Cowley College, where he earned his
Associate of Arts degree from 2003 to 2005. A Sport Administration major and a proud
native of Clearwater, Kansas, Michael chose Cowley for its welcoming environment,
proximity to home, and the vibrant student life he experienced during his campus tour.
While at Cowley, Michael immersed himself in a wide range of extracurricular activities
that foreshadowed his future in sports leadership. He was a spirited member of the
Cheerleading Team, served as the Women’s Basketball Team Manager in 2005, and took
on multiple roles in the college’s intramural program as both a referee and supervisor.
Following Cowley, Michael earned his bachelor's degree in Sport Administration from
Wichita State University and began a career spanning over two decades with the Elmore
Sports Group. From early roles with the Inland Empire 66ers and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes
to opening INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, KS, Michael has consistently brought passion
and professionalism to each position.
Cooper is a Pre-Engineering major at Cowley College and is the recipient of the Richard
Reeves Engineering Scholarship.
“I am incredibly grateful to receive both the Richard Reeves Engineering Scholarship
and the Cowley College Foundation Scholarship. This financial support plays a vital
role in my development as a future engineer and as an active member of the Cowley
student body. I am excited for the opportunities ahead, guided and inspired by the
supportive peers and dedicated faculty in the Natural Science Department. Thank you
for supporting me as I take this significant step forward in my education and personal
growth.”
Given me an Opportunity
Student
Shanelle Romine
Shanelle is studying Cosmetology and Farm & Ranch Management at Cowley College and
is a recipient of the Fill The Gap Foundation Scholarship.
“I am very grateful to receive the Fill The Gap Foundation Scholarship. This generous
support has allowed me to continue my education at Cowley College while pursuing my
passions in both Farm and Ranch Management and Cosmetology. As a first-generation
college student, this scholarship has lifted a major financial burden and given me
the opportunity to focus completely on my studies. It has made it possible for me
to work toward earning two degrees and graduating debt-free. I am deeply grateful
for the Fill The Gap Foundation’s generosity and the confidence it has given me to
pursue my goals and future.”
Wanted Something Meaningful
Student
Eyzic Burke
Eyzic is studying Nondestructive Testing at Cowley College and is a recipient of the
Gwen & Lu Nelson Scholarship and Wayne & Nile Tyler Scholarship.
“Before coming to Cowley, I knew I wanted to do something meaningful, but I wasn't
entirely sure how to start. The generosity of the Nelson and Tyler families allowed
me to focus completely on my education and, more importantly, on self-improvement.
Cowley College has given me the structure and support to truly make something of myself
and become a better person.”
