Corvias Foundation has announced the award of college scholarships of up to $50,000 to two children of Corvias employees, Farrah Fleshman of Riley County High School and Gabrielle Ruffin of Junction City High School.
The scholarship program provides recipients with financial support for each of their four years at their academic institution. Students receive a portion of their total scholarship amount each year to pursue their higher education degrees at their selected schools.
Fleshman is an active member of Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Pep Club and Science Club. Fleshman is a peer tutor for Spanish 1 and 2 students, and is a teacher's aide for agriculture mechanics. She also holds a varsity letter in volleyball and softball. She plans to attend Fort Hays State University and major in diagnostic imaging. After graduation she plans to give back to underserved communities by becoming a medical volunteer specializing in diagnostic imaging.
Ruffin is a senior at Junction City High School, and a resident of Ft. Riley. She has participated in softball, basketball and volunteered as a teacher's assistant at her school. She plans to attend Virginia State University to study education and become a high school history teacher.