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*Class of 1968 Scholarship |
The Wamego High School graduating class of 1968 originally established a scholarship fund on their own in 1993 by opening a checking account to be used solely for scholarship donations and awards. Each year a committee from the class of ’68 would choose one recipient for a $250 scholarship and write a check from the checking account directly to that student. Fifteen years later, they realized that establishing the scholarship fund through the Community Foundation would allow the recipient, their parents, and the benefactors to be recognized at the annual Awards Luncheon; allow all donations to the fund to be fully tax deductible as a charitable contribution; and allow the fund to become endowed and live on in perpetuity. In April 2008, the class of 1968 moved the fund to the Wamego Community Foundation, and the first scholarship recipient will be awarded in 2009.
Scholarship amount - $250 (approximate)
Criteria
- Available to a Wamego High School graduating senior.
- Available for attendance at any accredited school.
- Financial need will be considered.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
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*Class of 2005 Scholarship |
The Class of 2005 continued their tradition of "firsts" when they became the first Wamego High School class to establish a scholarship fund through the Wamego Community Foundation for a senior graduating from Wamego High School. Allie Morton, class president, stated, "A scholarship has the possibility of little-by-little impacting many people's lives. Our class wanted to leave a lasting legacy." While the Class of 2005 Scholarship is to support the recipient’s education at any accredited post-secondary or training institution, the class officers provide applicants an opportunity to complete an unusual essay topic: “If you could be any household appliance, what would you be and why?” The class officers thought that this out-of–the-ordinary topic would allow both the applicants and reviewers to have fun with the application process. The scholarship was established in July 2005.
Scholarship Amount - $100 (approximate)
Criteria
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*Gaylord Belton Memorial Scholarship |
The children of Gaylord Belton established this memorial scholarship in March 2008 in memory of their father. One scholarship will be awarded each year.
Scholarship Amount - $500 (approximate)
Criteria
- Available to a Wamego High School graduating senior.
- Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
- Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
- Financial need will be considered.
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*Gus Hildebrand Memorial Scholarship (2) |
In March 2008, family and friends of August "Gus" Hildebrand established a memorial scholarship fund in his honor. Gus, the son of Dr. James and Callie Hildebrand, Wamego, passed away in 2003; he was a 1990 graduate of Wamego High School and attended Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, and Chicago Hospitality Institute of Culinary Arts, where he earned a degree as a graduate chef. Gus touched the heart, soul, and life of everyone he met; with this scholarship fund, Gus’s memory will live on in the heart, soul, and life of every student who receives a scholarship in his name. This fund awards two high school students, generally one from Wamego and one from Rock Creek, with special consideration to students who plan to enter a culinary arts program.
Scholarship Amount - $250 (approximate)
Criteria
- When possible, one recipient shall be a graduating senior of Wamego High School (KS) and one recipient shall be a graduating senior of Rock Creek High School (KS).
- Availabale for attendance at any accredited college, university, technical, or trade school in the fall directly after graduation from high school.
- Special consideration will be given to students entering a culinary arts program at any accredited school.
- Special consideration will be given to students who belong to at least two civic or school organizations or clubs.
- Financial need will be considered.
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*Helm Sisters Memorial Scholarship |
This scholarship fund was formed in 2004 by Bill Baxter, a life-long resident of Wamego, former local postmaster, and long-time friend to the community, in memory of Dora Henry, Nettie Weeks, Jennie Banks, Minnie Stelzner, and Lula Baxter, who grew up near Belvue. This fund awards a $500 annual scholarship to a Wamego High School graduating senior who has demonstrated steady academic improvement throughout high school. In step with Mr. Baxter’s beliefs about education and opportunities for success, the ideal recipient for this scholarship is a student who had a bit of a rough start in high school but, by graduation, is a “ball of fire.”
Scholarship Amount - $500 (approximate)
Criteria
- Available to a Wamego High School graduating senior.
- Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
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While a minimum GPA is not specified, the recipient shall have demonstrated steady academic improvement during high school. The recipient may have had a rough start in high school and by graduation is a “ball of fire.”
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Special consideration will be given to students who have been involved in a school organization.
- Financial need will be considered.
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*Hilliard Family Memorial Scholarship |
The Hilliard Family Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in April 2005 in memory of Chet "C.B." Hilliard and his love of golf. Chet (1905-2005) did not take up the game of golf until he was more than 50 years old. Nevertheless, he quickly became a very proficient golfer and won many golf tournaments during his career, including the Kansas State Senior Men’s Championship when he was 85 years old. This is remarkable considering he was playing in the bracket of senior men who were 70 years of age or older. Very few golfers ever shoot a score which is equal to or less than their age, but he accomplished this on several occasions. Chet made several holes-in-one during his life, including one at Wamego Country Club’s very long and difficult par 3 hole (#6). Chet retired from playing golf at the age of 90 to care for his beloved wife, Dorothy, who preceded him in death. He continued to love the game and was an avid watcher of golf on TV. One day in his 100th year, he rode off into the sunset on his golf cart to be reunited with Dorothy. He was a long-time member of both the Wamego and Topeka Country Clubs.
The family wishes to recognize a graduating senior who participated in the Wamego High School golf program during the recipient's senior year.
Scholarship Amount - $1,000 (approximate)
Criteria
- Available to a Wamego High School graduating senior who participated in the Wamego High School Golf Program during the recipient's senior year.
- Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
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*Jeff Birney (Fox) Memorial Scholarship |
In 2000, the family of Jeff Birney (Fox) established a scholarship fund in honor of his memory. The scholarship will be awarded each year to a Wamego High School graduating senior who has participated in both the Federated Kids Wrestling Program and Wamego High School Wrestling program.
Scholarship Amount - $250 (approximate)
Criteria
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Available to a Wamego High School graduating senior.
- Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
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Past participation in the Wamego Federation Wrestling program (Roughriders or Jr. Red Raiders) and the WHS wrestling program is required. The student does not have to plan to participate in wrestling in college.
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A one-page essay is required: “How Wrestling Contributed to my Personal Development”
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*John Lawless Memorial Scholarship |
Because of his belief in higher education and wish to support a deserving student athlete, the family of John Lawless established a memorial scholarship in February of 2004 in memory of his life. John was a Kansas State University agriculture researcher for many years.
Scholarship Amount - $500 (approximate)
Criteria
- Available to a Wamego High School graduating senior.
- Must be male.
- Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
- Special consideration will be given to students who have participated in athletics as well as those who have shown leadership qualities during their high school years.
- Financial need will be considered
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*Kevin Dekat Memorial Jazz Scholarship |
Mike and Janice Dekat established this scholarship fund in 2004 to honor the memory of their son, Kevin Dekat, who was a drummer in the Wamego High School Jazz Band. Through this fund, a $250 scholarship is awarded annually to a Wamego High School graduating senior who played in Wamego’s Jazz Band during high school.
Scholarship Amount - $250 (approximate)
Criteria
- Available to a Wamego High School graduating senior.
- Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
- Must have participated in the Wamego High School Jazz Band.
- Financial need will be considered.
- Special consideration will be given to students who have shown leadership qualities during their high school years.*
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*Pickering Award |
This fund was established in 2000 by the Pickering family, many of whom lived in the Wamego community for several years. The family wanted to give something back to the community they loved. They established the Fund to reward the accomplishments of the Wamego High School valedictorian and salutatorian on an annual basis.
Award Amount - The Fund's Earnings (2/3 goes to the valedictorian and 1/3 goes to the salutatorian)
Criteria
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*Rebecca Sester Memorial Scholarship |
Rebecca Sester's love for music led her family to establish this scholarship fund to honor her memory by helping graduating students of Wamego High School who have been active participants in the school’s band programs.
Scholarship Amount - $250 (approximate)
Criteria
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*Sarah Katherine Watt Education |
Sarah Katherine Watt (1982-2006) was a student at Kansas State University majoring in life science, with minors in entomology and plant pathology. While attending school, she worked either full time or part time while attending classes either full time or part time. Sarah’s goals were to earn her Master’s degree and Ph.D., and teach at the college level. She recognized that her working interfered with her ability to concentrate on her classes; shortly before her death, Sarah said she planned in the future to establish a fund that would help “B” and “C” students who had to work to attend college.
To honor her memory and her wishes, her family and friends established the Sarah Katherine Watt Education Fund in March 2006. The purpose of the fund is to provide grants to students at K-State who are majoring in life sciences, who have “B” or “C” GPAs, and who have to work to attend college.
Scholarship Amount – $500 (approximate)
Criteria
- Must attend Kansas State University and major in life science (or similar or related majors), with emphasis to be given to students who have an interest in or are working toward a minor (or major, if offered) in entomology.
- Special consideration will be given to students from Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, and Riley counties.
- Special consideration will be given to students who have completed 24 or more semesters hours at K-State and who have GPAs of at least 2.0 but not higher than 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.
- Preference will be given to students with a financial need who are required to work at least 15 hours per week in order to fund their college education.
- Preference will be given to undergraduate students
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*Sue Eichman Education Fund |
This fund was established in April 2008 by Wamego resident Sue Eichman, who wanted to give something back to the community she loves as well as to assist students who want to continue their education at any level. One scholarship will be available each year.
Award Amount - $500
Criteria
- Available to a Wamego High School graduating senior.
- Available for attendance at any accredited school.
- Financial need will be considered.
- Preference will be given to a student majoring in business.
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*Teresa Ann Siebert Memorial Scholarship |
Teresa Ann Siebert’s values and beliefs were cultivated by growing up in Wamego. Upon her passing, her family wanted to do something in her memory that would benefit female graduates of Wamego High School who want to continue their education. With that in mind, the family organized the Teresa Ann Siebert Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Scholarship Amount - $300 (approximate)
Criteria
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*Wamego Community Scholarship |
Wamego Community Foundation has established a general scholarship fund to benefit graduating students in the Wamego area. At this time, the fund is still being added to and continues to grow. Once the fund reaches a significant amount, the specific selection criteria will be developed and scholarships will be awarded.
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*Wamego City Hospital Scholarship (2) |
The Wamego Hospital Association established a scholarship fund in March 2008 to further education of students pursuing a career in the health field. Two scholarships per year are available.
Scholarship Amount - $500 (approximate)
Criteria
- Available to Wamego High School graduating seniors.
- Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
- Must major in health care curriculum.
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*Wamego Telephone Company, Inc. Scholarships (5) |
Wamego Telephone Company, Inc. has always considered it important to give back to the educational efforts of youth within each community it serves. These one-time scholarships were established in 1998 to reward those students who have excelled during their high school years. Students may contact their high school counselor for details.
Scholarship Amount - $750 (approximate)
Criteria
- Available to a graduating senior at each high school in WTC's service area.
- Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
- Selection is based on the academic performance of students.
- Financial need will be considered.
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