Scholarships

Hutchinson Community Foundation administers four 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.

Deadline to apply for the 2024 scholarship is noon March 29.

To download the application materials, click on the link below.

Guidelines and application

The 2023 recipients were:

• Mason Kalmar, $1,000, Fairfield High School
• Paisley Smith, $500, Fairfield High School

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.

Deadline to apply for the 2024 scholarship is noon March 29.

To download application materials, click on the link below.

Guidelines and application

The 2023 recipients were:

• Eris Rindt, $2,000, Newton High School
• Magnolia Foster, $1,000, Hutchinson High School

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).

Deadline to apply for the 2024 scholarship is noon March 29.

To download application materials, click on the link below.

Guidelines and application

The 2023 recipients were:

• Copper Collins, Pretty Prairie High School
• Zoe Coonce, Nickerson High School
• Jaxon Allen, Buhler High School

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.

Deadline to apply for the 2024 scholarship is noon March 29.

To download the application materials, click on the link below.

Guidelines and application

The 2023 recipient was:

• Mackenzie Bell, Kingman High School

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 deadline is April 15.

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.