2024-2025 JP's Scholarship Recipients Announced

Aug. 29, 2024 -Housing and Dining Services has selected the 2024-2025 recipients of the JP’s Scholarship. Each student will be awarded $1,000 to offset academic expenses. The JP’s Scholarship is partially funded through cash tips in our restaurants. Servers are paid an hourly wage, so tips are not necessary. However, if you would like to show appreciation for great service, cash tips are accepted as a donation to the scholarship fund.

Read on to learn more about our recipients!

"My name is Mariah Hess, and I am from Olathe, KS. I am a Senior studying finance, and my dream job would be to become an actuary. My favorite food from Union Station by JP's is the brisket quesadilla with a Caesar salad!"

"My name is George Maltby, and I am from Chanhassen, Minnesota. I am in a five-year graduate degree program studying statistics & data science and hope to be a statistician one day. My favorite food from JP’s Sports Grill is the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. The portions are huge, and it reheats well so I always look forward to having leftovers!"

"My name is Jordan Barb, and I am a sophomore from Hutchinson, Kansas. Right now, I am planning to major in life sciences and art with a minor in Spanish. I am planning on graduating in the spring of 2027 and afterwards attend a scientific illustration program. My favorite menu item is the grilled cheese! It's the perfect base sandwich- you can add just about anything to it or have it plain and get the same satisfaction!"

"My name is Lydia Flynn, and I am from Overland Park, KS. I am a sophomore studying Kinesiology with a minor in Gerontology, while pursuing a Pre-Physical Therapy track towards my future career. My favorite meal from JP’s Sports Grill is the Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Ceaser Salad as the side."

Congratulations Mariah, George, Jordan and Lydia and thank you for all your hard work!