Scholarship

Opal and Adolph Harris Estate Scholarship Fund for Hill City USD 281

STATUS
Closed
FOUNDATION
Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation
COUNTY
Cheyenne
USD
281
APPLICATION DEADLINE
3/31/2025
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Applications are open year round
04/15/2025

The Opal and Adolph Harris Estate Scholarship Fund for Hill City USD 281 has been established to benefit graduates of Hill City USD 281, or students who are home-schooled and live within the Hill City School District.  Special consideration will be given to students from the Penokee and Morland areas of the district.  Two scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $1,500 each; paid over the course of two semesters. Deadline to apply is March 31.

Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, upon entering their last semester of High School to be eligible for this scholarship. Student must enroll full-time for secondary education (12 credit hours minimum). Preference ​for on-campus enrollment (not online).

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS:

Graduating seniors from Hill City USD 281 OR home schooled students living in USD 281 district

AMOUNT:

Two scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $1,500 each; paid over the course of two semesters.

CRITERIA:

  • Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent, upon entering their last semester of High School to be eligible for this scholarship. Student must enroll full-time for secondary education (12 credit hours minimum).
  • Preference ​for on-campus enrollment (not online).
  • Special consideration will be given to students from the Penokee and Morland areas of the district.

RENEWALS:

This award is not renewable.

NOTE:

Deadline to apply is March 31 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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