Bunting Increases College Scholarship Program
NEWTON, Kan.—Bunting® Magnetics Co. (www.buntingmagnetics.com) has announced the 2010-2011 recipients of the Walter F. Bunting and June A. Bunting Memorial Scholarships. This year represents an increase of scholarships awarded from 12 in 2009 to 18 scholarships in 2010. The scholarships, which are $440 apiece, are awarded to its employees’ college-age children for either university or vocational training.
“We are a family-owned company and we want to support the aspirations of our employees’ families,” stated Robert J. Bunting, Sr., president of Bunting. “My parents, for whom these scholarships are named, were very close to their employees and valued their hard work and dedication. So, this program is something that is very close to my heart.”
2010-2011 Walter F. Bunting Scholarship Winners:
Jordan D. Brown, Wichita State University
Travis J. Buller, Friends University
Steven J. Fishman, University of Kansas
Cody R. Flashman, Ivy Tech Community College
Derek S. Moore, Johnson County Community College
Guy M. Moreland, Friends University
Dustin P. Rowe, University of Kansas
Tyler J. Schmidt, Wichita Area Technical College
Jonathan M. Wilks, University of Tampa
Benjamin R. Van Horn, Hutchinson Community College
2010-2011 June A. Bunting Scholarship Winners:
Rachel S. Bullen, Carnegie Mellon University
Sarah E. Bullen, Elmhurst College
Luisa Fernanda Garcia, University of Nuevo Leon
Hannah L. Hall, Wichita State University
Brianne C. Moreland, Hutchinson Community College
Cristyn T. Rowe, University of Kansas
Kaitlin E. Turk, Butler Community College
Kylie G. Taiclet, University of Kansas
This year’s scholarship amount of $440 represents a 10 percent increase from 2009. Since 2000, Bunting has awarded 87 scholarships totaling more than $36,000 and recognize the founders of the company.
