When Allan Sicat ‘03, former U.S. Army officer, earned his degree online, he had no idea what impact he’d make on his alma mater a decade later.
To transition from military to civilian life and prepare for the corporate world, Allan completed an online master’s degree in engineering management. Because of his professional accomplishments and distinguished career service in the years following graduation, Allan was selected as the Division of Continuing Education’s first Alumni Fellow in 2011.
The honor of serving in this new role for the division, coupled with his affinity for the university, gave Allan a strong desire to give back to K-State. So he did something else that had never been done before—he started a scholarship fund specifically for distance students involved in the military.
He contacted the division and established the Allan D. Sicat Scholarship, providing $1,500 to a degree-seeking active-duty or veteran student. Through his commitment, an annual scholarship will be offered for the next five years, beginning with the fall 2013 term.
“This is an excellent example of how distance education students, through their good experiences, develop a strong allegiance to the university even though they have never been on campus,” said David Stewart, associate dean of continuing education. “As a result, other students will be helped as they pursue their educational goals.”
Allan’s philanthropy is providing opportunities for distance students who often do not qualify for traditional university scholarships due to required credit hours per term—helping more students join the ranks of distinguished K-State alumni.
Make an Impact
Your philanthropy can go global by supporting K-State distance education students located throughout Kansas, the nation and the world.
Give online to make a difference in the Division of Continuing Education, or contact:
Sue C. Maes
Dean of Continuing Education
785-532-5644 or scmaes@k-state.edu
Tracy Robinson
Development Officer
785-532-7568 or tracyr@found.ksu.edu