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Overview

R-Tech Tool & Machine Scholarship Fund

Funder: Doug and Rachelle Routh of R-Tech Tool and Machine, Inc.

Overview: An endowed scholarship fund established in December 2008 to assist graduating students of Wabaunsee High School and Wamego High School.

    Geographic Scope

  • Wabaunsee County, Kansas

    Eligible Schools

  • Wamego High School
  • Wabaunsee High School

    Eligibility Criteria

  • Graduating senior from Wamego High School or Wabaunsee High School
  • Available for attendance at any accredited school (vocational, college, or university level)

    Selection Preference

  • Preference given to students who plan to study metal fabrication, welding, and machine tool
  • Special consideration for students who are members of FFA
  • Special consideration for students who plan to study metal fabrication
  • Special consideration for students with "B" or "C" GPAs
  • Special consideration for students who are required to work in order to fund their college education
  • Financial need will be considered

Contact Information

Kansas Rural Communities Foundation P.O. Box 396 Wamego, KS 66547 Phone: (785) 456-8444

How to Apply

Application Process

Application details not provided in available materials. Contact KRCF directly:

  • Phone: (785) 456-8444

  • Email: available on website

  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 396, Wamego, KS 66547
  • What The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    10
    Total given
    $802K
    Median grant
    $15K
    Range
    $6,202–$647K
    • By dollars: Kansas 100%. Top recipient cities: Manhattan, KS; Wamego, KS; Alma, KS.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 60% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • New Boston Creative Group LLC · Manhattan, KS

      Service fees & reimbursable expenses

      $647K

    • Wabaunsee County Fair Association · Alma, KS

      Fairground maintenance

      $52K

    • Fora - Friends of Recovery Association · Overland Park, KS

      Valentine's charity auction

      $18K

    • No Stone Unturned · Manhattan, KS

      Valentine's charity auction

      $18K

    • Charles & Debra Brown · Soldier, KS

      Gym windows

      $15K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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