The Kansas State High School Activities Association is proud to announce the 34 students selected for a $2,000 scholarship made payable to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or technical school in the name of the selected student.
“We are thrilled once again to award scholarships to 34 students that have excelled in the classroom and in school activities” said Executive Director Bill Faflick. “This is the second year to partner with the Capitol Federal Foundation ® to honor these outstanding students as they graduate and pursue continued excellence in their postsecondary endeavors.”
Two of the 34 recipients included area student athletes:
Boys Golf
Easton Seth Fitzpatrick - Larned High School
Girls Bowling
Sahara Rose Rziha - Great Bend High School
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This year 500 applications were received across the 34 different scholarships.
Scholarship criteria:
Eligibility
Students must be seniors attending and graduating from a member school of the Kansas State High School Activities Association during the 2022-23 school year and have rostered in the activity chosen below their senior year. They must be considered as students in good standing as confirmed by their building principal. Students must enroll and attend a post-secondary institution of their choice as a full-time student within two years of graduation of graduation. Applicants must be in their final semester of high school.
Selection Criteria
The student were selected based upon an assessment of the following components:
Community Service (30%)
Academic achievement (30%)
Activity achievement (20%)
Breadth of school activity participation (20%)
Applications were reviewed by a panel of educators and stakeholders who support the mission of the Kansas State High School Activities Association.