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Smith County Community Foundation announce scholarship recipients

SMITH CENTER, Kan.— The Smith County Community Foundation has awarded $6,000 in scholarships to area students for the upcoming academic year.

  • The Kelling-Tomlinson Scholarship is for graduating seniors from Smith Center High School attending either a 4-year college or a 2-year vocational or technical school. Katherine Christner and Shelby Maydew, both of Smith Center, each received a scholarship. Gracie Enochs, Lebanon; Dylan Bray, Wichita; and Amber Desbien, Smith Center, each received a renewal scholarship.

The foundation is currently home to one scholarship fund, which was established by area donors to support students who are furthering their education. More information about the scholarship program can be found at www.smithcountycommunityfoundation/scholarships.

Community foundation accepting Spring grant applications

SMITH CENTER, Kan.—The Smith County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are due Monday, April 15, 2024.

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Smith County Community Foundation Match Month results in $257,885.52!

Smith County Community Foundation held a Match Month in November 2023. Gifts were made to the Smith County Action Fund, an unrestricted community grant fund which addresses present and future needs of Smith County.

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Smith County Community Foundation awards over $61,000 in fall grants!

SMITH CENTER, Kan.— During its fall grant cycle, the Smith County Community Foundation awarded over $61,000 to thirteen projects throughout the Smith County area.

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