Hunter Emerson Lineman Scholarship Grant

Hunter Emerson Lineman Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: McPherson County Community Foundation
Amount: US $500
Last Updated: October 06, 2025

Summary

The Hunter Emerson Lineman Scholarship, established by the McPherson County Community Foundation, honors Hunter Emerson's dream of becoming a lineman. This scholarship supports high school graduates from Moundridge High School who are pursuing a career in electrical powerline technology. It celebrates Hunter's determination and achievements, including graduating from Pratt Community College and excelling in the Evergy boot camp, ultimately landing a job in the field. This fund aims to inspire future linemen to follow their dreams.

Overview

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. Grants may benefit youth, education, arts and culture, human services, health care, or other charitable purposes as designated by donors. Hunter Emerson Lineman Scholarship Hunter Emerson always wanted to be a lineman, and he knew it from the time he was five years old. At kindergarten graduation, they asked Hunter what he wanted to be when he grew up. He said, “I want to be a lineman just like my dad.” He never wavered and never even had a backup plan. There were tons of obstacles in his way, but he never gave up. Hunter graduated from Pratt Community College with an Electrical Powerline Technology degree in 2020. From there, he was invited to the Evergy boot camp, where he earned first place and landed a job at Evergy. The Hunter D. Emerson Lineman Scholarship is a tribute to Hunter and all of his accomplishments in becoming a lineman and following his dream.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. A high school graduate planning to pursue a career as a Lineman.