Graduating seniors from USD 211 – Norton County High School or former NCHS graduates.
The first year scholarship is typically $1,000 with the ability to apply for a second year of $1,500.
Two to three letters of recommendation must be provided in the application process. ย You will need an email address for each reference you provide.
Current resume must be included.
High school senior applicants must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 entering a college or university or a 2.0 entering vocational school.
Must be enrolling full-time (min. 12 credit hours) in a post-secondary education program (university, college, vocational / technical school, etc.).
Applicants majoring in agriculture studies or economics will receive consideration above others.
Applicant should be a well-rounded student that is involved in the school and activities.
Scholarship is paid in two semesters providing a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is maintain.
GNWKCF
105 W 4th Street
PO Box 593
Bird City, KS 67731
(785) 734-2406
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All applications must be completed online. Paper copies are not accepted.
Applicants will be required to complete an eligibility quiz at first logon to determine which scholarships they are eligible to apply.
Do NOT use your high school email address. ย The email address used in the application will be the primary contact method throughout college if you receive a scholarship award. ย If needed, create a personal email account in gmail, yahoo, etc. for permanent personal use.
Verify that your references are willing to provide a POSITIVE reference for you prior to listing them as a reference. ย You will need their email address to enter into the application.
Let your personality shine and be thorough in your answers. ย Your responses are key to the award selection process.
Once you are awarded a scholarship, you must login to theย scholarship portalย to complete the required follow up steps. Before the first scholarship payment can be released, you must:
If your scholarship is for multiple semesters, at the end of each semester you will need to login to theย scholarship portal to provide ย your current cumulative GPA and upcoming course schedule before the next scholarship payment can be released.
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.
Failure to complete the follow up steps may result in forfeit of your scholarship.
Clickย HEREย for instructions on completing Follow Up Forms.
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Inspire Donors To Give
Prudently Grow Contribution
Connect Gifts To Causes
Our mission is to empower our donors, affiliates and charitable partners through education, stewardship and regional collaboration, to create thriving communities and impact present and future generations.
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