Brothers John and Nate Egan remember all too well what it was like to be students with big dreams. As recent Fort Hays State University graduates, the brothers say FHSU had a profound impact on them. So much so that the 26 and 22-year-old brothers have already created a scholarship for students like them, chasing the same early success they’ve had since graduating.
Egans find early success
Now based in Missouri, John is a marketing representative in the commercial and life insurance field. He loves every minute of interacting with customers and helping them meet their individual needs. He landed the job through one of his peers at Fort Hays State. The experiences he gained at FHSU and time spent in the Finance Club with his brother, Nate, inspired him to take the leap into creating a scholarship to help others with the same interests.
“We felt very blessed that we were able to graduate with no debt due to scholarship support,” John said. “We were both able to land good jobs thanks to our education at FHSU, and we decided to give back because we wouldn’t be here without Fort Hays State.”
Nate joins John in making a difference
Hearing John’s decision to start a scholarship encouraged Nate to join him. Nate was incredibly involved on campus, participating in Alpha Kappa Psi, Economics Club, Finance Club, Catholic Disciples, and as a Robbins College Ambassador with John. Culminating in his position as a financial analyst in Chicago, Nate felt the same gratitude as John for the opportunities at Fort Hays State University that led him to where he is today.
“The conversations I had with my professors about how to prepare for the adult world allowed me to hop in and succeed right away,” Nate said.
Each year, the brothers hope to make an even bigger contribution to help as many students as possible. The Egans’ story is only one example of how giving back can transform lives at Fort Hays State.
Visit foundation.fhsu.edu, call 785-628-5620, or email foundation@fhsu.edu to learn more about how you can help students at Fort Hays State University.