Wichita State has selected the top 12 finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI):
- Audrey Appuhn, Washburn Rural High School
- Mackenzie Bucl, Mckinney Boyd High School (Texas)
- Noah DeVault, Derby High School
- Natalie Gillogly, Leavenworth High School
- Ana Huerta, Augusta High School
- Oshada Koralegedara, Wichita High School East
- Kayden Lankford, Valley Center High School
- Samantha McClintock, Central Christian Academy (Wichita)
- Omar Mousa, Wichita Northeast Magnet High School
- Grace Oard, Maize South High School
- Dulce Torres Gonzalez, Wichita High School Northwest
- Julian Walker, E.A. Young Academy (Texas)
The Gore Scholars winners will be announced at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30 in the Marcus Welcome Center. All finalists will receive competitive scholarship packages to attend Wichita State in fall 2026.