Bryant Wiedeman Kansas State University Parent: Brent Wiedeman, President & CEO with Farmers & Merchants Bank of Colby Bryant Wiedeman is a finance major with a minor in entrepreneurship who will be entering his third year of college in fall 2026, with plans to pursue a career in the Kansas banking industry. Inspired by his father’s role as President of Farmers & Merchants Bank in Colby, Kansas, Bryant has developed a strong appreciation for community banking and its impact on local families and businesses. The Kansas Bankers Association Scholarship will support his academic journey and help him stay focused on preparing to serve Kansas communities through responsible financial stewardship. College/University Banking Scholarships Jose Amaya Fort Hays State University — Robbins Banking Institute Jose Amaya is a senior at FHSU with a major in finance with a concentration in banking, having earned a 3.3 GPA. Jose graduated from Ashland High School and has also attended Dodge City Community College. Jose is very involved with the Robbins Banking Institute and has even attended the Bankers Conference hosted by the KBA. Jose has always had a passion for banking, which is what is leading him towards a career in banking. Carter Bohm Byron G. Thompson Center for Integrity in Finance and Economics, Benedictine College Carter Bohm is from Olathe and is a junior, pursuing degrees in management and finance. His courses at Benedictine College have strengthened his analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, each of which is useful and necessary for a career in banking. His career goal is to find a job in finance or banking so that he can help individuals and businesses make sound and stable financial decisions. His father spent the majority of his business career running a roofing company, being responsible for the financial management of the company and making smart decisions with the money. This is where Carter’s interests began. Carter has lived his entire life in Kansas and would like to build a career here as well. This scholarship not only helps provide financial support for his education but also encourages his commitment towards a career in banking. Emily James Fort Hays State University — Robbins Banking Institute Emily James is a junior at FHSU with a major in finance with a concentration in banking, having earned a 4.0 GPA. Emily graduated from Ellis High School and has attended Fort Hays Tech North Central, Barton Community College and Butler Community College. Emily greatly enjoys work that involves problem-solving, critical thinking and assisting people. She wishes to continue growing and developing her skill set through hands-on experience, and she believes she can accomplish this through banks or other financial institutions. 21
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