Scholarships Available- Apply Now- Due February 15
BELLEVILLE, Kan.—The Republic County Community Foundation (RCCF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for a variety of scholarships to support local students in achieving their educational goals. This year, RCCF is proud to introduce two new scholarship opportunities:
Lewis-Pruitt Scholarship.
Applicants must be in good standing and eligible for graduation or have graduated from a high school in Republic County. They must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in high school and plan to enroll full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution. Evidence of financial need is required. Applicants must submit a resume detailing academics, extracurricular activities, citizenship, and character, as well as test performance. In cases of equal merit, financial need will determine the recipient. Scholarship funds may be used for books, tuition, and room and board. The scholarship is renewable with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and enrollment verification.
M.C. Hess and Margaret Hess Boyle Educational Fund for Republic County Scholarship.
This scholarship is available to graduates or students in good standing and qualifying for graduation from Republic County, Kansas. While preference will be given to applicants from the Narka, Munden, and Cuba areas, it is not a requirement. Applicants must pursue post-secondary education or training and be enrolled full-time at a college, university, community college, or vocational/technical school in the academic year for which the scholarship is applied. The scholarship amount varies and is renewable, with recipients eligible to reapply as long as they continue to meet the criteria.
Clarence Goppert Family Scholarship.
Now in its second year, this scholarship is open to students who attended at least two years at a high school in Republic County, Kansas, and are in good standing or have graduated. Applicants must enroll full-time at an accredited trade school, vocational school, community college, or four-year post-secondary institution in Kansas. GPA requirements vary: 3.0 for four-year institutions and 2.5 for trade schools or community colleges. Applicants must submit a resume, a short essay about their life and goals, two letters of recommendation, and demonstrate financial need, which will be the primary determining factor.
Additional Scholarships Available Through RCCF Include:
-Amos & Joyce Blecha Scholarship Fund
-Bruce Bowersox Memorial Scholarship Fund
-Clara Dowell Legacy Scholarship Fund
-Florea Family Scholarship Fund
-Johnson-Granstedt Memorial Scholarship Fund
-Joyce & Jim Hill Scholarship Fund
-Scott Family Scholarship Fund
How to Apply
Students can begin the application process by visiting the RCCF website at https://republiccountycf.org/scholarships/. After creating an account, students will take an online eligibility assessment that matches them with applicable scholarship opportunities. RCCF is an affiliate of the Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF) that facilitates over 80 scholarships for itself and affiliates. Taking this eligibility assessment will also match students to any other qualifying scholarships facilitated by GSCF. Applications are open now and must be submitted by 11:59pm on February 15, 2025. This includes any letters of recommendation.
Set Up a Scholarship or Have Questions
If you’re interested in creating a scholarship or have questions about the application process, contact Molly Williams, RCCF Director, at 785-527-9006 or email molly@republiccountycf.org. Scholarship donations are truly one way we further our mission of “Giving Today for a Better Tomorrow” by investing in our youth and the future of our world.
