Kansas American Tooling Scholarship Grant

Kansas American Tooling Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: McPherson County Community Foundation
Amount: US $750
Last Updated: October 06, 2025

Summary

The Kansas American Tooling Scholarship, established by the McPherson County Community Foundation in memory of Kenton Gearhart, offers a $750 scholarship to candidates from McPherson County, Kansas. Eligible applicants must pursue a career in the plastics industry, including roles as production workers, machinists, engineers, or educators in metalworking trades. This scholarship aims to support local talent and foster growth in key industrial sectors.

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. Kansas American Tooling Scholarship The Kansas American Tooling Scholarship, in memory of Kenton Gearhart, was established for candidates living in McPherson County, Kansas.  One (1) $750 scholarship will be awarded.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Candidates must intend to work in the plastics industry as a production worker, machinist or toolmaker, engineer or technologist/technician, business manager, or teach of metalworking tradesman.