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Scholarships
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SCF manages several scholarship programs for local students
pursuing postsecondary education. Across all programs, more than $120,000
has been awarded to help over 100 local students achieve their dreams of
higher education.
Each scholarship program has its own application process and
selection criteria. Applications for most programs are available in the
Spring of each year. Please note, not all programs award scholarships every
year.
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Some of Our Past Scholars
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Woodrow and Loyal Hoffman Scholarships
Two $5,000 scholarships awarded to the top male and top female
students graduating from Scott Community High School (SCHS).
Scholars are selected by the SCF Board based on a committee of
community volunteers’ recommendation and interviews with the
students. Selection criteria include academic achievement,
academic and career goals, communication skills, community
involvement, and high school involvement. Recipients must attend
a postsecondary institution located in the State of Kansas.
Raymond and Hildred Armantrout Scholarships
Two $3,000 scholarships awarded to students graduating from SCHS.
A committee of SCHS faculty and staff recommend scholarship
recipients based on the students’ overall high school career.
Everett Hueftle Scholarships
Two (one male, one female) $1,500 scholarships and six (three
male, three female) $1,000 scholarships awarded to students
graduating from SCHS. A committee of community volunteers
recommend scholarship recipients. Selection criteria include
academic achievement, academic and career goals, communication
skills, community involvement, and high school involvement.
Future of Healy Scholarship
One $500 scholarship awarded to a student graduating from Healy
High School. A committee of community volunteers recommends
scholarship recipients. Selection criteria include academic
achievement, academic and career goals, communication skills,
community involvement, and high school involvement.
Ruby Wilkens Music Scholarship
One $500 scholarship awarded to a SCHS senior or alumni studying
music at the postsecondary level. The Scott County Music Club
recommends scholarship recipients.
Ralph and Bessie Gropp Scholarships
Ralph & Bessie Gropp Scholarship is available to Greeley,
Wichita, or Kearny County 2008 High School Graduates only:
Three scholarships awarded to students graduating from Western
Kansas high schools located in counties where the Gropp family
farmed. This Scholarship is made available by the family of
Ralph & Bessie Gropp in honor and response to their commitment
to the needs of Western Kansas. Ralph and Bessie Gropp felt
fortunate to have received excellent educational and medical
services for themselves and their families. It was their wish to
assist qualified students in the pursuit of careers in Education
or Medicine.
The Duff Family Scholarship
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to current Scott County
residents and SCHS alumni who are continuing their education. A
committee of community volunteers recommend scholarship
recipients. Selection criteria include academic achievement,
academic and career goals, communication skills, and community
involvement.
Continuing Education Scholarships
Seven $1,000 scholarships awarded through the Everett Hueftle
Scholarship Fund to current Scott County residents and SCHS
alumni. A committee of community volunteers recommend
scholarship recipients. Selection criteria include academic
achievement, academic and career goals, communication skills,
and community involvement.
Glenn Novak Scholarships
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$500 Post-Secondary Scholarship will be awarded to one student
who is attending College or University with the intent of
obtaining a degree in an agricultural or animal sciences related
field. The student must have a cumulative grade point
average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. A committee of
community volunteers will recommend the scholarship recipient.
Selection criteria includes academic achievement, academic and
college major goals, community involvement, and high school
involvement.
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