Kailey Barnes of Woodward, Oklahoma, is the recipient of the Treadaway Family Scholarship at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Barnes is a Freshman at SWOSU majoring in Music Education.
The Treadaway Family Scholarship was established in 2021 by family and friends of SWOSU alumnus Jim Treadaway of Woodward when he retired after a 43-year career in banking. Jim, his wife, Debra, and both of their children and children’s spouses, along with numerous extended family members, are proud SWOSU alumni and have generously funded the scholarship to benefit Woodward High School graduates who attend the university.
“We are so proud of alumni families like the Treadaways,” SWOSU President Dr. Diana Lovell said. “We are grateful to Jim and Debra and their family and friends for contributing invaluable scholarship funds for our students, and we congratulate Kailey Barnes on being named the 2024-25 Treadaway Family Scholar.”
The Treadaway Family Scholarship Fund is stewarded by the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. The Foundation was established in 1977 to promote philanthropy, award scholarships, and distribute funds to support the activities and programs of SWOSU. For more information about The Treadaway Family Scholarship or any SWOSU Foundation funds, please contact 580-774-3267 or visit www.SWOSUFoundation.com.