Scholarship

15th Judicial District Scholarship

STATUS

Closed

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FOUNDATION

Thomas County Community Foundation

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COUNTY

Thomas County

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USD

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APPLICATION DEADLINE

4/1/2025

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(Last day of every month)

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(Last day of every month between

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Applications are open year round

04/15/2025

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Geographic Limitations:

_{Resident of Cheyenne, Logan, Rawlins, Sheridan, Sherman, Thomas or Wallace county.}

Amount:‍

^$1,500

Criteria: Selection is based on the following:

^Female
^{Attending an accredited post-secondary school in Kansas studying pre-law or criminology. (Equal consideration will be given outside of these two areas; however, the applicant must specify how they plan to benefit the 15th Judicial District of Kansas.)}
^{Applicant must plan to stay and work in the 15th Judicial District for at least two years.}
^{Student must be enrolling full-time (min. 12 credit hours) in post-secondary education.}

Renewals:

^{Not renewable. Recipients can reapply as part of the overall applicant pool.}‍

‍Deadline to Apply is April 1 end of day.

Contact us for more information

GNWKCF
105 W 4th Street
PO Box 593
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2406

[email protected]

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Community foundations have a simple mission with many moving parts. We aim to answer the most common questions people have here.

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Can I send a physical application as opposed to an online one?

All applications must be completed online. Paper copies are not accepted.

How will I know if I'm eligable?

Applicants will be required to complete an eligibility quiz at first logon to determine which scholarships they are eligible to apply.

How to apply for a scholarship?

Click HERE to create an account or login to the scholarship application portal.

Click HERE to learn how to apply for a scholarship online.

Can I use my high school email address?

Do NOT use your high school email address. The email address used in the application will be the primary contact method throughout college if you receive a scholarship award. If needed, create a personal email account in gmail, yahoo, etc. for permanent personal use.

What are the requirements for references?

Verify that your references are willing to provide a POSITIVE reference for you prior to listing them as a reference. You will need their email address to enter into the application.

How should I approach my answers?

Let your personality shine and be thorough in your answers. Your responses are key to the award selection process.

What happens if my application is accepted?

Once you are awarded a scholarship, you must login to the scholarship portal to complete the required follow up steps. Before the first scholarship payment can be released, you must:

Accept the scholarship agreement.
Provide a copy of your upcoming course schedule.

What if my scholarship is for multiple semesters?

If your scholarship is for multiple semesters, at the end of each semester you will need to login to the scholarship portal to provide your current cumulative GPA and upcoming course schedule before the next scholarship payment can be released.

What happens if I fail to meet the minimum scholarship criteria?

GNWKCF ensures each scholarship fund establishing documents are carefully followed. Students must meet the minimum scholarship criteria at the time of enrollment or the awarded scholarship will be forfeited.

What happens if I fail to complete the follow up steps?

Failure to complete the follow up steps may result in forfeit of your scholarship.

Click HERE for instructions on completing Follow Up Forms.

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