Candace Gay Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is open to any graduating senior in good standing from NCHS who has participated in one or more of the following activities during their time at NCHS: Drama, Forensics, Art, Music, or Scholars Bowl. 

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Deines-Smiley Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was originally established as a retirement gift to LeRoy Deines by his employer, First Security Bank of Norton, and continued as a memorial fund after his death in 2003. When Rob Smiley (a former student and co-worker of LeRoy) passed, his memorials were also assigned to the scholarship fund. Funds are made available to USD 211 - NCHS graduating seniors who wish to continue their education but need some financial assistance in doing so. Students must be planning to attend an accredited Kansas college, university, junior college or trade school full-time.

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Della Connell Scholarship Fund

The Della Connell Scholarship Fund was established to assist Norton High School graduating seniors with continuing their higher education. This scholarship is set-up as a two-semester payout with the opportunity to apply for a second year renewal. Senior applicants must possess a minimum of 3.0 GPA entering community college or university, or a 2.0 GPA entering a vocational college. Second year applicants must provide official secondary transcripts with a minimum of 2.0 GPA and will be provided a code to apply for the renewal grant online. (Second year applicants should contact NCCF at 785-874-5106 for access code to apply.) 

FAQ for Second-Year Della Connell Scholarship

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Gladys M. Harper Scholarship Fund

The Gladys M. Harper Scholarship fund has been set up to honor Gladys’ lifelong dedication to and love of work. Gladys moved to Norton at 20 years old when she married her husband Leroy. She worked for 51 years at Prairie Land before retiring at age 79. According to her sister Dorothy, Gladys and Leroy were unable to have children, but she loved them dearly and would be thrilled to support students through a scholarship fund. Gladys will turn 90 this year and currently lives in Holdrege, NE. This scholarship fills a gap in our current offerings in that it awards funds to current college students who will be entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Students must be a graduate from NCHS (USD 211), be enrolled full-time, and in academic good standing. 

 

Glenn & Wilda Bowman Family Scholarship Fund

The Glenn & Wilda Bowman Family Scholarship was established in 2016 to assist Norton High School seniors who plan to attend Kansas State University and/or any Kansas Vocational Technical College. 

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J.R. Durham Scholarship 

The J.R. Durham Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 in memory of Jake Durham. The scholarship is intended for a male or female wrestler who is a graduate of NCHS. 

*Detailed instructions on how to apply here. Contact NCCF (785-874-5106) or Mrs. Manning's office for the access code.

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NCHS Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Norton Community High School Alumni Association to award an annual scholarship to an NCHS Senior seeking continuing education at a college or vocational school. This will be a one-time, non-renewable scholarship in the amount of $250-$500.

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Norton Rotary Scholarship

The Norton Rotary Scholarship Fund has been established to benefit any high school student residing in Norton County who has been actively engaged in community service activities during their high school career.