Scholarship

Lena Patterson CNA Nursing Scholarship

STATUS
Closed
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FOUNDATION
Thomas County Community Foundation
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COUNTY
Thomas County
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USD
314, 315, 316
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
4/1/2025
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Applications are open year round
04/15/2025
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Geographic Limitations: Graduating seniors or former graduate of a Thomas County School

  • USD 315 - Colby Public Schools
  • USD 314 - Brewster High School
  • USD 316 - Golden Plains High School students are eligible
  • Colby Community College

Amount: Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded and paid out over two semesters (one for a graduating high school senior, one for a college student) payable AFTER completion of two (2) semesters of post-secondary education.

Criteria: Selection is based on the following:

College Student Applicants:

  • Applicant must hold health care related license of any kind.
  • Pursuing a degree in a health care field to better their potential for earning a high wage and overall improve their situation in life.
  • GPA 3.0 or better after a minimum of two semesters of study.
  • Enrolling full-time into an accredited United States university, college, or vocational / technology educational institution.
  • If transferring from a two year or less program, must be working towards a degree that expands skill set from community college education (must not be a lateral change in education).
  • Preference for students seeking to be a registered nurse or health care provider.
  • Preference for enrolling full-time at Colby Community College or Fort Hays State University.
  • Preference for students with plans to remain in Northwest Kansas after post-secondary education.


High School Student Applicants:

  • Applicant must hold Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credentials,
  • Has been employed as a CNA,
  • Pursuing a degree in a health-care field.
  • GPA 3.0 or better after a minimum of two semesters of study.
  • Enrolling full-time into an accredited United States university, college, or vocational / technology educational institution.
  • Preference for students seeking to be a registered nurse or health care provider.
  • Preference for enrolling full-time at Colby Community College or Fort Hays State University.
  • Preference for students with plans to remain in Northwest Kansas.

Renewals: This award is not renewable.

Recipients may reapply as part of the overall application 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

info@gnwkcf.org

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:

  1. Accept the scholarship agreement.
  2. 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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