Booker T. Washington Scholarship Grant

Booker T. Washington Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation
Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Booker T. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 15 Feb 2027.

Overview

Greater Salina Community Foundation Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs. The Foundation achieves its mission by: Enabling donors to fulfill their charitable desires Increasing the capacity of nonprofit organizations to fulfill their individual missions Facilitating prudent management and care of funds Promoting community philanthropy through education Providing affiliate services to neighboring communities Meeting needs through grants, scholarships, and pass-through funds Scholarship Program The community foundation offers a wide variety of scholarships for students, provided by the generosity of local donors. Whether you are a high school senior, a current college student, or a non-traditional student we work with donors to help you take the next step in your education. Booker T. Washington Scholarship For African-American graduating high school seniors from Saline County High School. Background The Booker T. Washington scholarship fund was started with the proceeds from the sale of the former Booker T. Washington Negro Center, located at 345 N. Front. It was designed for African American children and was founded as a private enterprise by Miss Janet Porter in 1939. After her death in 1943, the center was operated by the Porter family with aid from the Community Chest. In 1978 the City completed construction of the Carver Center, and the Porter family felt the Booker T. Washington Center was no longer needed. They closed the center, donating all the equipment to the Carver Center, and the property was given to the YWCA. The Y sold the property and used the proceeds to establish the Booker T. Washington Scholarship Fund. Geographic Limitations Students graduating from any Saline County high school. Renewals Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply for renewal by meeting the following: Recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student and provide a copy of their transcript. Recipients must be in good standing and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Recipients may receive this scholarship for a total of 4 years.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be an African-American student who has graduated or currently qualifies for graduation from any Saline County, KS, high school. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have been accepted at an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicants must be of good character. Applicants must submit a resume or a list of community and school activities, honors, and recognition received (if any), employment and volunteer activities. Applicants must submit an essay outlining why they want to pursue their education beyond high school. All other criteria being equal, awards will be based on the highest GPA and on financial need.