Wetmore Academic Center Scholarships
by Sara Toedman
November 17, 2011
Please review the information listed for each scholarship to determine your eligibility. To access the application form simply click on the scholarship name.
Dr. Virgil E. Brown Memorial Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior or Community Member or Graduate |
| Intended Major(s): | Area of family health care |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 3/To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Not applicable |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Harry C.M. Burger Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior who resides in Nemaha County |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Kansas State University |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Application must be obtained from the school counselor in late-February or early-March |
| Due Date: | TBA |
Bob and June Carson Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior at Wetmore High School |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To all eligible students/$1000 per semester with the possibility of totaling four semesters |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. This scholarship is renewable dependent on college grade point average. |
| Due Date: | There is no application for this scholarship. Students will be reviewed upon graduation. |
The Corey Davis Memorial Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 1-$250 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Applicants are required to write a 300-word essay about safety and/or importance of caring for others. |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Fairview Alumni Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior who resides in the old Fairview School District |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Submit a copy of high school transcript. Application must be obtained from the school counselor in late-February or early-March |
| Due Date: | To be announced |
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Not applicable |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel-Nemaha County Chapter Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior attending school in Nemaha County |
| Intended Major(s): | Education |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary school |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 1/$200 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Please attach copy of your high school transcript. |
| Due Date: | April 15, 2012 |
Glen Keim Memorial Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Agriculture or related field |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 2/$500 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | GPA must be 2.5 or higher |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Kathryn Krebs Memorial Nursing Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior or Community Member or Graduate |
| Intended Major(s): | Nursing |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Not applicable |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Bob Lowdermilk Memorial Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior who participated a minimum of three years in the Sabetha kids wrestling program |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | GPA must be 2.75 or higher, submit two letters of recommendation |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Bertha Manche Memorial Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Education |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 1/$500 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Application must be typed and is to be accompanied by a copy of high school transcript |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Mary S. McCoy Nursing Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior or Community Member or Graduate |
| Intended Major(s): | Nursing |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 1/$200 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | To be eligible, the applicant must reside in Nemaha County. |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 1/$250 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Not applicable |
| Due Date: | April 15, 2012 |
USD 113 Education Association Teaching Grant
| Student Population: | College student completing student teaching practicum |
| Intended Major(s): | Education |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 2-$250 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | The individual must be a full-time student in good standing, be enrolled in an accredited teacher education program, and be a graduate of USD 113. |
| Due Date: | August 15th for the fall semester, December 15th for the spring semester. |
Sabetha Twisters Car Club Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Automotive mechanical repair or related field |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 1/$500 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Submit an essay that includes statement of goals, biography and why the applicant is deserving of this scholarship |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
LaVaun Saylor Memorial Nursing Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior or Community Member or Graduate |
| Intended Major(s): | Nursing |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Not applicable |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Wenger Manufacturing Scholarship
| Purpose: | Today in America, industry outsourcing to foreign countries has become the trend. We at Wenger would like to do our part to keep good jobs in our hometown and keep our community strong and thriving.Wenger Mfg is looking to the future by sponsoring a Scholarship Program to encourage graduates to pursue a career in Machining. |
| Intended Major(s): | Machining |
| Designated School(s): | Kaw Area Technical School |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | Approximately $3500 (Wenger will provide the entire cost of the tuition, books, materials and tooling.) |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: |
Scholarship Applicants will need to successfully complete the following items to be selected for the program: ● Complete Wenger Mfg Employment Application ● Interview with Wenger Management ● Complete Pre-Employment Test/Drug Screen @ Sabetha Community Hospital ● Complete Financial Aid Forms or Parental/Self Support for Living expenses ● Complete Entrance Test @ Kaw Area Technical School |
| Course Description: |
Wenger has partnered with Kaw Area Technical School in Topeka, which has a well-known Machine Technology program. The basic information on the Machine Tech program is as follows: ● 9 month course – start in January (with summer off) and graduate in December ● 6 hour class day –from 8 AM to 3 PM with an hour for lunch. 1080 class ● Total cost for the 9 month course is $3500, including tuition, books, materials and ● There is a math and reading aptitude test that must be passed to qualify for the |
| Contact Information: | If you are interested in the Wenger Machining Scholarship please contact Faye Steele 785-284-2133 Ext 261 or fsteele@wenger.com. |
Wetmore American Legion Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | Not applicable |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Wetmore High School Scholarships
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | To be announced |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | This application serves the Pugh Memorial, Sourk Memorial and Faculty scholarship |
| Due Date: | April 2, 2012 |
Wetmore Lion's Club Scholarship
| Student Population: | Senior |
| Intended Major(s): | Unspecified |
| Designated School(s): | Any post-secondary institution |
| Scholarships Awarded/Amount: | 1/$250 |
| Special Eligibility Requirements: | An essay describing how you have and/or plan to serve other people in your life must accompany this application. |
| Due Date: | April 10, 2012 |
