Scholarships
Hutchinson Community Foundation administers five scholarships open to qualifying high school seniors.
Applicants should review the qualifying criteria and submission guidelines for each scholarship. For questions, contact Program Officer Sarah Blake.
Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship
The Denny Hart Family Athletic Scholarship is open to any Reno County graduating senior. A $1,000 scholarship and a $500 scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester of the recipients’ freshman year at any accredited college or university. The award was established by the family of Denny Hart in honor of his commitment to a “behind the scenes” approach to helping young people.
The ideal applicant is involved in athletics, demonstrates a clear commitment to community through involvement in activities outside the classroom, demonstrates financial need and has a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The 2025 application period is closed.
To review guidelines and download an application, click on the link below.
Family Readiness Group – 1st BN 161st FA Scholarship
The Family Readiness Group 1st BN 161st FA Scholarship assists students who are the children and grandchildren of members of the 1st Battalion 161st Field Artillery Group or a descendant of someone who served at least one year in the 1st Battalion 161st Field Artillery Group. This $1,000 scholarship is open to Reno County high school seniors, as well as those graduating from Dodge City, Kingman, Pratt and Garden City high schools, who meet the eligibility requirements stated in the guidelines.
The 2025 application period is closed.
To review guidelines and download an application, click on the link below.
Hutchinson News Future Journalist Scholarship
The Hutchinson News Future Journalist Scholarship is open to high school seniors graduating from a school in The Hutchinson News coverage area. Candidates must be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a journalism, photojournalism or communications program at an accredited college or university. Preference given to journalism students. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average and submit materials listed in the guidelines.
Two scholarships will be awarded: A $2,000 winner, and a $1,000 runner-up.
The 2025 application period is closed.
To review guidelines and download an application, click on the link below.
Lois and Avory Johnson Scholarship for Reno County Students
The Lois and Avory Johnson Scholarship for Reno County Students is open to seniors who are graduating from a Reno County high school and will be attending any certified institution of higher learning, including trade and vocational schools, beginning in the fall semester. Applicants should display academic ability and/or personal motivation to achieve goals, involvement in school, church or community activities or have been employed while still achieving academic success. Students pursuing any career may apply, but students entering the filed of Emergency Medical Services will be given preference.
Ten scholarships are awarded annually. Each award is $2,000 ($1,000 per year for two years).
The 2025 application period is closed.
To review guidelines and download an application, click on the link below.
Myrtle F. & M. Eugene Hobson Memorial Fund for Nursing Education
The Myrtle F. & M. Eugene Hobson Memorial Fund for Nursing Education awards a $1,000 annual scholarship to one student graduating from Fairfield High School, Kingman High School or St. John High School and is enrolling in a nursing or health care related program. The successful applicant should also demonstrate a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a strong work ethic and drive to reach personal goals.
The 2025 application period is closed.
To review guidelines and download an application, click on the link below.
Other Scholarships
Kansas State Fair Grand Drive Scholarship
The Kansas State Fair Grand Drive Scholarship is open to graduating seniors and post-secondary education students who have been part of the Kansas State Fair’s Grand Drive youth livestock show. Applicants who have applied in the past but were not awarded a scholarship and are still eligible by enrollment standards are allowed to re-apply for the current year’s scholarship. Ten scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded.
The 2024 application period is closed.
Follow the button below to learn more about the scholarships and to apply. For questions, contact Jenn Galloway at the Kansas State Fair, 620-669-3623, or Sarah Blake.
Hutchinson High School scholarships
Below are scholarships available to Hutchinson High School students through funds held at Hutchinson Community Foundation.
- Batthauer Scholarship for HCC
- Batthauer Scholarship for KU
- Berkley-Calhoun Vocal Music Scholarship
- Coberly-Tweito Memorial Scholarship
- Doherty Scholarship for Lincoln School Students (for students attending Hutchinson Community College)
- Jennifer Goodman Scholarship
- HHS Class of 1947 John & Bobbie Baker Scholarship
- HHS Class of 1962 Scholarship
- HHS Class of 1968 Scholarship
- Robert R. & Charlene M. Lind Scholarship
- Salthawk Scholarship Fund-Hutchinson Community Foundation
- Carol J. Wonderlich Scholarship
- Charles Patrick Wolfersberger Memorial Music Scholarship
- Melissa Yost Memorial Scholarship
Follow the button below to learn more about the scholarships and to apply. For questions, contact the Hutchinson High School counseling center, 620-615-4114.