Scholarship

Paul E. Ruggels Memorial Scholarship Fund

STATUS
Closed
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FOUNDATION
Russell County Area Community Foundation
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COUNTY
Russell County
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USD
407, 399
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
2/15/2025
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Applications are open year round
04/15/2025
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GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATIONS:

Graduating seniors or former graduates of Russell High School USD 407 or Natoma High School USD399.

AMOUNT:

Varies, 2 semester payouts

CRITERIA:

  • Applicants must be graduates of Russell High School or Natoma High School.
  • Applicants must have completed their first academic year of post-secondary education with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
  • Applicants must be 30 years of age or younger at the beginning of the academic year for which the scholarship is applied.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college, community college, university or vocational technical school in the academic year for which the scholarship is applied.
  • Selection will be based upon academic achievement and financial need.
  • Preference will be given to applicants pursuing a degree or certification in a health care related field.
  • Award will be distributed by semester.  In order to receive the second semester installment, the recipient must submit a college transcript with proof of minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Student must be enrolling full-time (min. 12 credit hours) in post-secondary education.

RENEWALS:

  • This scholarship is not eligible for renewal.

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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:

  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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