The Kansas Livestock Foundation (KLF) has awarded 45 scholarships totaling $50,000 for the 2026-27 school year. Included in that sum were 10 stipends given through the Merck Animal Health Cartridges for Cash Program.
Two students attending the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine each were awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Layne Johnson of Cimarron is the son of Chad and Melody Johnson. Jenna King, the daughter of John and Gina Nevius, is from Centerville.
Seven K-State students each received a $1,000 scholarship. Recipients were McKenzie Baker of Morrowville, daughter of Jerry and Misty Baker; Daniel Biggs from Topeka, son of Kent and Patti Biggs; Thad Donley of Kanopolis, son of John and Vicky Donley; Bryce Hatfield from Williamsburg, son of Scott and Melissa Hatfield; Kaleb Liggett from Auburn, son of Jodi and Erik Liggett; Carson McAfee of Valley Falls, son of David and Janet McAfee; and Madelyn Stackley from Manhattan, daughter of David and Faith Stackley. Hank Stamper of Topeka also received a Cartridges for Cash scholarship. Stamper is the son of James and Lyndsey Stamper and a student at Fort Hays State University.
These scholarships are funded by empty Ralgro and Revalor cartridges being turned in to Merck representatives or KLA. Each cartridge is worth 25ยข.