Scholarship

Terry Strutt Memorial Scholarship

STATUS
Closed
FOUNDATION
Thomas County Community Foundation
COUNTY
Thomas County
USD
315, 314, 316, 274, 275
APPLICATION DEADLINE
4/1/2025
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(Last day of every month)
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Applications are open year round
04/15/2025

Geographic Limitations:Students graduating from a Thomas County or Logan County High School (or equivalent - GED or Home Schooled)

  • USD 315 - Colby Public Schools
  • USD 314 - Brewster High School
  • USD 316 - Golden Plains School
  • USD 274 - Oakley School District
  • USD 275 - Triplains School District

Amount: One $2,000 scholarship is awarded (paid out over two semesters)

Criteria: Selection is based on the following:

  • Plans to attend Colby Community College (CCC)
  • Participate in at least one (1) extra-curricular activity while attending CCC
  • GPA 2.8 or better
  • Students who receive this award will be expected to be on their best behavior both on and off campus, and serve as a role model to fellow students and other community members who may someday become fellow CCC college students.
  • Student must be enrolling full-time (min. 12 credit hours) in post-secondary education.

Renewals: Renewable for one year provided student maintains a minimum 2.8 GPA and continues to participate in at least one (1) extra-curricular activity while attending CCC.

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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