The Barton School of Business has announced eight exceptional high school seniors as finalists for the 2026 Clay Barton Scholarship, one of the most prestigious business scholarships in the state of Kansas. Valued at $50,000, the scholarship is awarded annually to one student who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and a passion for business.
The eight finalists emerged from a competitive pool of students who participated in the Allen, Gibbs and Houlik (AGH) Scholarship Competition, held on Nov. 21, 2025. This rigorous event tests candidates on their communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving through a series of group exercises, presentations and interviews.
Finalists for the 2026 Clay Barton Scholarship are:
- Luke Fouts, Bishop Carroll Catholic High School (Goddard, KS) – Entrepreneurship
- Gabriel Howland, Campus High School (Wichita, KS) – Entrepreneurship
- Adeline Lank, Kapaun Mount Carmel Catholic High School (Wichita, KS) – Entrepreneurship
- Samantha Owens, Bluestem High School (Leon, KS) – Business Administration
- Alyssa Pace, Belle Plaine Senior High School (Belle Plaine, KS) – Marketing
- Gabriel Shaffer, Valley Center High School (Valley Center, KS) – Business-Undecided
- Nathan Stigers, Shawnee Mission North High School (Shawnee, KS) – Accounting
- Zach Tschauder, Atchison High School (Atchison, KS) – Accounting