Kelsey Daniel, Arkansas City, has been chosen as the recipient of the Transfer Scholarship at Southwestern College.  The full-tuition scholarship is renewable for up to three years. 

Daniel is the daughter of Kristy Daniel and Michael Daniel.  She is a graduate of Arkansas City High School and Cowley County Community College and plans on majoring in health science and playing softball at Southwestern College.

This merit-based award annually recognizes a transfer student who demonstrates outstanding academic ability as well as strong community engagement. Scholars must be accepted for admission to Southwestern College before they are considered for the full-tuition scholarship competition. 

“The competition brought together students from across the United States; all working to earn a chance at the full-tuition scholarship,” says Adam Jenkins, vice president for enrollment management at Southwestern College  “Kelsey surfaced as the winner in a competition that was very close between our competitors and she impressed with an engaging interview and well-constructed essay response.  We are all so excited for Kelsey to have this opportunity and know she will do great things as she completes her degree and becomes an exemplary Moundbuilder.”