Aaron Joel Smith Memorial Youth Volunteer Scholarship
Funding Amount
$25,000, $15,000, $10,000
Deadline
October 13, 2026
188 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Aaron Joel Smith Memorial Youth Volunteer Scholarship
Overview: Annual scholarship program honoring Aaron Joel Smith, a Northeast Magnet High School student and active volunteer who tragically lost his life in a car accident in 1991. Since 1992, these awards have celebrated his legacy by recognizing high school seniors who share his dedication to community service.
Award Amounts:
Geographic Scope: United Way service area including Sedgwick, Butler (all ZIP codes except 67042), Barber, Cowley, Harper, Kingman, Pratt, and Sumner Counties, plus ZIP codes 67025, 67035, 67068, 67108, 67135, 67147, and 67154
Eligibility Requirements:
Selection Criteria:
Contact: Stacy Ward Lattin, Manager of Public Outreach and Community Engagement, (316) 267-1321, ext. 4224, swardlattin@unitedwayplains.org
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Visit unitedwayplains.org/scholarship to access application
2. Complete online application form
3. Submit by 5 p.m., Monday, October 13 (annually)
4. Application opens in fall each year
Required Information:
Note: Applications for the 2026 cycle will open in Fall 2026.
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