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Edwin R. Stucky Debate Scholarship Grant

McPherson County Community Foundation

Funding Amount

US $1,250

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Edwin R. Stucky Debate Scholarship, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, is designed for graduating seniors from McPherson County who have participated in the high school debate program. One $1,250 scholarship is available, which is renewable for an additional year, totaling $2,500. Preference will be given to students attending Moundridge High School. This scholarship aims to support students in furthering their education at a public post-secondary institution.

About MCCF
The McPherson County Community Foundation serves the common good for its residents, building strong communities by engaging people in philanthropy and developing a permanent endowment to provide resources, now and for generations to come.
In 2001, the McPherson County Community Foundation was established to build charitable endowments and serve donors. We strive to help donors create funds that reflect their charitable goals. Through long-term investment of capital given by individuals, organizations, and corporations, MCCF makes grants to enhance the quality of life in the community. Grants may benefit youth, education, arts and culture, human services, health care, or other charitable purposes as designated by donors.
The McPherson County Community Foundation offers you a way to leave a remembrance of your life, your values, and your family. People give through, not to, the community foundation.
The Edwin R. Stucky Debate Scholarship is open to graduating seniors who plan to further their education at a post-secondary public institution. Students must be residents of McPherson County and participated in the high school debate program for two of the four high school years.  One (1) $1,250 scholarship will be awarded. This scholarship is renewable for one additional year for a total of $2500.

What McPherson County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
110
Total given
$4.13M
Median grant
$13K
Range
$5,244–$352K
  • By dollars: Kansas 66%, Texas 11%, District of Columbia 6%. Top recipient cities: McPherson, KS; Lindsborg, KS; Moundridge, KS.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 51% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education

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