Rudd Roots
What year was the first Rudd Foundation Scholarship Cohort selected?
2018
How many program managers are there at the Rudd Foundation?
3. Carolyn, Tony, Johnny.
What GPA requirement do you have to meet annually?
3.0
How many full-ride scholarships were awarded in 2026?
50 scholarships.
What year was ESU founded?
1863
Where did Leslie Rudd attend college before leaving to help support the family business?
Wichita State University
What is Corri's official title?
Vice President
What form do Rudd Scholars have to fill out every year?
FASFA
The Rudd Foundation is not a hand out. What is it?
A hand up.
Around how many students are enrolled at ESU? (Both Undergrad and Graduate)
4,820
What was the name of Leslie Rudd's family business?
Standard Beverage Corporation
What company shares the office space with the Rudd Foundation? (Daily Double: What is the full name of this company?)
LRIco or Leslie Rudd Investment Company
Within how many years do Scholars have to graduate?
4 years.
What are the core pillars of the Rudd Foundation?
Support, Mentorship, Professional Development, Giving Back, Financial Literacy
Who created Corky the hornet?
Paul Edwards
What is Leslie Rudd's daughter's name?
Samantha Rudd
Who is the president of the Rudd Foundation?
Daryll Swank
How many credit hours must a scholar be enrolled in per term?
12 credit hours.
The Rudd Foundation added a new core pillar this year. What is it?
Financial Literacy.
Dr. Matt Baker is ESU's what number of president?
The 19th president.
Where is the Rudd Estate located?
Napa Valley, CA
Name at least two of the six members of the board members of the Rudd Foundation.
Samantha Rudd, Andrea Rudd Skibell, Steven Kay, Pat Roney, Jeff Seidel, Darry Swank
Satisfactory participation in Rudd Scholar Program activities is another requirement. One required event every semester is the Rudd Sumit. When is this year's fall summit?
Saturday, September 26th
What do you get out of the Rudd Foundation?
What you put into it.
ESU has had four names. What were the names?
Kansas Normal School, Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia Kansas State College, Emporia State University