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We are #PandoProud! Congratulations to sisters and PandoKids Chloe and Courtney Brown for qualifying for The Rudd Scholarship Program. The Rudd Scholarship is a Kansas program for Kansas who have the grit and determination to achieve their long term goals.

This program believes in the Midwestern values of humility, hard work and integrity that make this state and its people great. This scholarship strives to help the brightest Kansas minds stay in Kansas and build new businesses, teach in its schools, lead in its communities and achieve excellence in all that they do right here in Kansas.

The Rudd scholarship is a competitive, 4-year award designed to pay any remaining costs associated with tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room and board after accounting for all other grants, scholarships and financial awards.

It can be applied only towards studies at either Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, or Wichita State University for full-time students in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. Selection is based on the aptitude to succeed at the collegiate level, graduate in 4 years, and be a productive and contributing member of their chosen profession, their community and society as a whole.

We are so proud of these girls and thankful to the Rudd Foundation for providing remarkable opportunities for Kansas Kids. Good luck ladies!

Recently, The Pando Initiative was awarded a generous grant from our friends at IMA to support our financial literacy program, Reality U.

When The Pando Initiative first launched Reality U in 2002, we were only serving a few local schools, and now with community support, we are able to continue our growth into middle schools in addition to adding new schools throughout Kansas regularly.

Implementing these fundamental skills at an earlier age helps us to provide a “reality check” for students and provide them with the tools they need to steer them down a path to a successful future.

Behind the scenes of Reality U are sponsors, volunteers, teachers, school principals, counseling staff, and communities that work tirelessly to bring this much needed program to kids in schools around Kansas. We are beyond grateful to IMA for their support and commitment to financial literacy with Pando.

If you're interested in bringing this program to YOUR school, or want to get involved as a volunteer, or sponsor, contact Patrick at psehl@pandokids.org

Thank you SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS for supporting The Pando Initiaitve through a generous grant from the GOLF CHARITY CLASSIC. This funding will go towards supporting Robotics programs at Derby Middle School providing kits, training, and competition fees for students that are thriving in Robotics and STEM. Not only is SPIRIT a champion of funding for programs, but they also donate their time and talents to mentoring students.
In addition, SPIRIT is once again a corporate sponsor for our annual fundraiser, 100 Men Who Cook! We are beyond grateful for their continued support in HELPING STUDENTS THRIVE in school and in life!
Tickets are now on sale for this unforgetable evening of food, fun, and raising funds for Pando! Get yours today at pandokids.org