Donald A. Smischny Educator Scholarship Fund Grant

Donald A. Smischny Educator Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Summary

Easily learn more about the Donald A. 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. Donald A. Smischny Educator Scholarship For Kansas high school seniors, students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, or current professionals pursuing a teaching career at USD 327 in Ellsworth, Kansas. Renewals Scholarship recipients are eligible for renewal for up to three years providing the recipient satisfies one of the following criteria: Enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); OR Remain in good professional standing as determined by existing yearly evaluation procedures completed by USD 327.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be one of the following: A high school senior qualified for graduation from a high school in the state of Kansas planning to enter an accredited post-secondary institution as an undergraduate student;Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate students in good standing at an accredited post-secondary institution;Have received a baccalaureate (B.A. or B.S.) or graduate (M.A. or M.S.) degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, and may or may not currently be employed as a K-12 teachers; orCurrently serving as a K-12 teacher, planning to obtain additional certification or skill enhancement at an accredited institution.Degrees received or sought must be in education, or in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) field.Applicants planning to or are currently attending a post-secondary institution must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If the applicant is offered a scholarship, the applicant must commit to accepting a position at USD 327 with the expectation of serving USD 327 for a meaningful period of time depending upon personal and professional circumstances.