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Dowell Family Announces Scholarship Fund

Dowell Family Announces Scholarship Fund

BELLEVILLE, Kan. —Matt and Tynan Dowell, the parents of Clara Dowell, have created the Clara Dowell Legacy Scholarship Fund to honor Clara's life and benefit local students.  Students eligible for the Clara Dowell Legacy Scholarship will have the opportunity to receive up to $4,500 for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Applicants must be a female graduate or a female student in good standing qualifying for graduation from a high school in Republic County, Kansas or a non-traditional student living in Republic County, Kansas. Applicants must also plan to return to a rural community post-graduation. Details and applications are available at https://republiccountycf.org/scholarships/.

For more information, contact Taylor Urban, Grants and Scholarships Coordinator, at 785-823-1800.