Abilene Christian University

Two ACU students receive $40,000 Sumners scholarships

Abilene Christian University's College of Business Administration has selected 18 students for the next cohort of Dukes Scholars in Finance, funded by the Dr. William P. and Janie B. Dukes Excellence in Finance Endowment.

Tamil Kayode-Adele of Midland, Texas, was recently awarded a $30,000 scholarship to Abilene Christian University by The Sumners Foundation. Adele is among 46 undergraduate students nationally to receive a Sumners scholarship in 2024. Scholarship selections are based on academic excellence, civic engagement and a capacity for leadership, and the funds apply toward the students' junior and senior years.

Abilene Christian University student Holly Reichling, a senior multimedia major from San Antonio, was a production intern for the TV show The Chosen on set in Utah this summer. Reichling also received the Rotenberry Dream Big Scholarship as a result of landing the internship. M.K. Rotenberry ('17) is a graduate of ACU's Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and now works as a sports producer for CBS. She created the scholarship program last year, and when she heard of Reichling's internship this summer, she decided to give her the award. "It felt better than Christmas," Reichling said. "I was just in shock that both were actually happening. I am just extremely grateful for the opportunity and MK Rotenberry's kindness and generosity."

Three Abilene Christian University students are among 43 students nationwide named as 2022 Sumners Scholars by the Sumners Foundation. Each student receives a $30,000 scholarship.

Two Abilene Christian University political science students have been named At-Large Sumners Scholars and will each receive a $30,000 scholarship toward their junior and senior years.

The GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who pursue research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support with an annual stipend of $34,000 and a cost-of-education allowance of $12,000 to the institution.