Manhattan High School Students- Bank of the Flint Hills Scholarship

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer the Bank of the Flint Hills Employee Donor Advised Scholarship to Manhattan High School seniors.

In 2010, the employees of First National Bank of Wamego (now the Bank of the Flint Hills) established the First National Bank Employee Donor Advised Fund.  The purpose of this fund is to allow the employees to collectively support the community in ways that they could not do individually.  By combining the gifts from all employees, they are able to create a significant amount of dollars each year that can be directed toward charitable causes in the communities they serve.  The employees decided they wanted to give scholarships to graduating seniors of various area high schools.  The class of 2011 was the first class to receive these scholarships and they have been awarded each year since.

Criteria

• Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
• Special consideration will be given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Applicants must answer the question, "If you were given $1 million and were required to give it all away within 30 days, who would you give it to  and why?"

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Onaga High School Students- David Hartwich Scholarship

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer the David Hartwich Scholarship to Onaga High School seniors.

This scholarship was established in memory of David Hartwich and his passion for Industrial, Vocational, and Agriculture areas.  David (1972-2015) graduated from Onaga High School in 1972 and from Emporia State University with a degree in Industrial Education in 1976.  He taught from 1976-1979 at Sabetha High School and then at Wamego High School from 1979-2009.  Once Dave retired he raised cattle, farmed, and continued to run his dirt work/construction company.  His love for Industrial, Vocational, and Agriculture was prevalent throughout his lifetime.

Criteria

• Available to a graduate of Wamego High School, Rock Creek High School, or Onaga High School
• The scholarship is to be used for post-secondary education in the Industrial Arts, Vocational, or Agriculture fields
• Special consideration will be given to students who have taken Industrial Arts or Agriculture classes

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Rock Creek High School Students- Wamego Community Foundation Scholarships

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer seven scholarships to Rock Creek High School seniors.

See descriptions/criteria for all scholarships at the WCF website, https://www.thewcf.org/scholarship-application-procedures.cfm.

Students will fill out one online application and will be asked to list the scholarships they are applying for.  Some scholarships may require essays, letters of recommendation or other information.  There will be a place to attach those documents to your application. 

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Rock Creek High School Students-WCF Scholarships-Matt Becker and Toby Becker Memorial Scholarship

Matt Becker and Toby Becker Memorial Scholarship (number and amount awarded will vary annually)

Matt Becker grew up in Northeast, KS, actively participating in sports and scouting not only as a youth, but also as an adult leader. From these activities, he developed a strong moral code that he believed was important to help instill in our youth today. He was known as an avid K-State fan who’s personal achievements included becoming an Eagle Scout and a business owner. Matt had an adventurous spirit and loved bringing laughter to any situation through his exuberant story-telling. As a very selfless and giving individual who never knew a stranger, he was always on a mission to help others. Matt was an electrician by trade, but his true passion, aside from his family, was baseball. The number of individuals he influenced, taught, coached, mentored, loved, and befriended is immeasurable. He enjoyed teaching a love, respect and appreciation of the game. Lessons learned through baseball help develop skills such as patience, discipline, responsibility, sportsmanship, perseverance, as well as learning not only how to face defeat and disappointment, but also how to celebrate success with compassion. Matt believed these lessons help youth be successful not only on the field, but in life as well. Through his passions, Matt developed a strong sense of giving back, which is one reason he was so driven to help make the dream of building a new field for Rock Creek baseball become reality. Sadly, he lost his life in a place near and dear to his heart on May 7, 2020 while setting light poles in the outfield, making dreams come true. It is our family’s desire to carry on his mission of giving back and helping others.

Toby Becker, son of Becky Becker and the late Matt Becker, grew up in Manhattan, KS, graduating from Rock Creek High School. He was a smart, charismatic, caring, and giving young man who was known for his piercing blue eyes and charming side smile. His younger brothers looked up to him, and he was a dear friend and teammate to many. Playing baseball from a very young age, Toby developed into an outstanding athlete, earning numerous accolades including being the only player in school history to throw a complete game no-hitter in the state tournament in 2019. Toby pursued baseball at the collegiate level, playing on a baseball scholarship for two years at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO before returning to Manhattan. As a young adult, Toby became a muscle car enthusiast and pursued interests in online trading, investing, and selling web3 domains. Toby built a nation-wide network of friends and acquaintances, deepening his love for travel through his entrepreneurial efforts. In 2015, Toby silently began battling depression and anxiety following trauma no person should have to endure. For two years Toby fought alone, struggling to find appropriate ways to cope until courageously sharing his story and seeking justice. Despite his efforts to heal, Toby died by suicide on December 13, 2022 at the age of 21. With his last words, Toby sought to reassure his family and friends of his love for them, and his sorrow that his brokenness was too much to bear. Toby’s part of this scholarship is to promote mental health awareness and to encourage others dealing with mental health concerns to seek help.

Criteria

• Available to a Rock Creek High School graduating senior or a previous graduate of RCHS.
• Available for attendance at any technical school or 2- or 4-year accredited school.
• Preference given to students who play baseball or softball, plan to become an electrician or pursuing a career in the mental health field.
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Applicants should submit a one paragraph statement on “What this scholarship would mean to you”.

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Rossville High School Students- Bank of the Flint Hills Scholarship

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer the Bank of the Flint Hills Employee Donor Advised Scholarship to Rosville High School seniors. 

In 2010, the employees of First National Bank of Wamego (now the Bank of the Flint Hills) established the First National Bank Employee Donor Advised Fund.  The purpose of this fund is to allow the employees to collectively support the community in ways that they could not do individually.  By combining the gifts from all employees, they are able to create a significant amount of dollars each year that can be directed toward charitable causes in the communities they serve.  The employees decided they wanted to give scholarships to graduating seniors of various area high schools.  The class of 2011 was the first class to receive these scholarships and they have been awarded each year since.

Criteria

• Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
• Special consideration will be given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Applicants must answer the question, "If you were given $1 million and were required to give it all away within 30 days, who would you give it to  and why?"

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

St. Mary's Academy High School Students- Bank of the Flint Hills Scholarship

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer the Bank of the Flint Hills Employee Donor Advised Scholarship to St. Mary's Academy High School seniors.  

In 2010, the employees of First National Bank of Wamego (now the Bank of the Flint Hills) established the First National Bank Employee Donor Advised Fund.  The purpose of this fund is to allow the employees to collectively support the community in ways that they could not do individually.  By combining the gifts from all employees, they are able to create a significant amount of dollars each year that can be directed toward charitable causes in the communities they serve.  The employees decided they wanted to give scholarships to graduating seniors of various area high schools.  The class of 2011 was the first class to receive these scholarships and they have been awarded each year since.

Criteria

• Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
• Special consideration will be given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Applicants must answer the question, "If you were given $1 million and were required to give it all away within 30 days, who would you give it to  and why?"

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

St. Mary's High School Students- Bank of the Flint Hills Scholarship

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer the Bank of the Flint Hills Employee Donor Advised Scholarship to St. Mary's High School seniors. 

In 2010, the employees of First National Bank of Wamego (now the Bank of the Flint Hills) established the First National Bank Employee Donor Advised Fund.  The purpose of this fund is to allow the employees to collectively support the community in ways that they could not do individually.  By combining the gifts from all employees, they are able to create a significant amount of dollars each year that can be directed toward charitable causes in the communities they serve.  The employees decided they wanted to give scholarships to graduating seniors of various area high schools.  The class of 2011 was the first class to receive these scholarships and they have been awarded each year since.

Criteria

• Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
• Special consideration will be given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Applicants must answer the question, "If you were given $1 million and were required to give it all away within 30 days, who would you give it to  and why?"

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Wabaunsee High School Students- Wamego Community Foundation Scholarships

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer three scholarships to Wabaunsee High School seniors.

See descriptions/criteria for all scholarships at the WCF website, https://www.thewcf.org/scholarship-application-procedures.cfm.

Students will fill out one online application and will be asked to list the scholarships they are applying for.  Some scholarships may require essays, letters of recommendation or other information.  There will be a place to attach those documents to your application. 

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Wamego High School Students- Wamego Community Foundation Scholarships

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer 50+ scholarships to local high school seniors.

See descriptions/criteria for all scholarships at the WCF website, https://www.thewcf.org/scholarship-application-procedures.cfm.

Students will fill out one online application and will be asked to list the scholarships they are applying for.  Some scholarships may require essays, letters of recommendation or other information.  There will be a place to attach those documents to your application. 

PLEASE READ:  After your scholarship application has been APPROVED (you will receive an email), print a copy of your application, resume and any other documents (essays, etc.) required for scholarships you are applying for.  Make sure your name and the name of the scholarship you are applying for is on each document.  Paperclip all pages together and submit it to Mrs. Bonewitz as soon as possible.  If this step is not completed, your application will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

White City High School Students- Bank of the Flint Hills Scholarship

The Wamego Community Foundation is pleased to offer the Bank of the Flint Hills Employee Donor Advised Scholarship to White City High School seniors. 

In 2010, the employees of First National Bank of Wamego (now the Bank of the Flint Hills) established the First National Bank Employee Donor Advised Fund.  The purpose of this fund is to allow the employees to collectively support the community in ways that they could not do individually.  By combining the gifts from all employees, they are able to create a significant amount of dollars each year that can be directed toward charitable causes in the communities they serve.  The employees decided they wanted to give scholarships to graduating seniors of various area high schools.  The class of 2011 was the first class to receive these scholarships and they have been awarded each year since.

Criteria

• Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
• Special consideration will be given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Applicants must answer the question, "If you were given $1 million and were required to give it all away within 30 days, who would you give it to  and why?"

The 2024 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.