Jerry and Peggy Hitchcock Scholarship

Overview

_The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._

About Us

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of civic-minded individuals who cherished their community and wanted to ensure future generations experience the same quality of living they had received in Dickinson County. These visionaries secured the future of the Foundation by establishing an Endowed Founder’s Fund.

Jerry and Peggy Hitchcock Scholarship (The) - 1- $1000

In 2016, after supervising the completion of several multi-million dollar projects, Jerry Hitchcock retired from a successful career in public works and administration. Growing up in Nebraska's panhandle, Jerry found his way in a "hands-on" shop and athletics. Jerry and Peggy know the importance of trade and vocational education. They want to support the next generation of hard-working students who would most benefit from trade and vocational education.

Scholarship Overview

This scholarship is intended to assist a graduating senior or a previous graduate (non-traditional student) of any Dickinson Country Kansas High School or have been home-schooled (preferably in Dickinson County), who seeks higher education at a trade school or technical college to pursue a technical degree or certificate or accredited college a music degree or certificate.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Scholarship Requirements:
* Applicant must be a graduating senior of any Dickinson County Kansas High School or a previous graduate (non-traditional student) of any Dickinson Country Kansas High School, or have been home-schooled (preferably in Dickinson County), who seeks higher education at a trade school or technical college to pursue a technical degree or certificate or accredited college a music degree or certificate.
* Applicant must have been an athlete in high school sports or participated in musical activities and/or programs.
* Applicant must have earned at least a 2.5 GPA.
* Applicant must attend an accredited technical college and study to obtain a certification in a trade or an accredited college to pursue a music degree or certificate.
* Statement of 200 words explaining why you want to attend a technical college and pursue your trade and/or what you plan to achieve with your music degree or certificate.
* The following should be uploaded to complete the application:
* Three letters of recommendation(signed originals) from non-relatives such as a teacher, community member, or employer.
* Current resume detailing activities and community activities.
* Copy of most current academic transcript.
* Current headshot.