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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.
Future of Scott Scholarships
Two (one male, one female) $1,000 scholarships and six (three male, three female) $500 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 Gropps 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.
Continuing Education Scholarships
Ten $500 scholarships awarded 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.
Dr. Morris Hopkins Memorial Scholarships
Scholarships of $500 each awarded to employees of Scott County Hospital and Park Lane Nursing Home studying medicine. Scholarships will be awarded until the fund is depleted.
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