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Ron Bolliger Memorial Scholarship for Auto Restoration

The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc

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Funding Amount

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Statement of at least 100-200 words describing your ties to Dickinson County and interest in Auto Restoration as a career choice, including your need for financial support

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.communityfoundation.us/scholarships.cfm)._
  • Applicants must have ties to Dickinson County
  • Applicants must plan to attend a higher educational institution with a course of training in Automotive Restoration
  • The following should be included in the application

Overview

Since the original investment of $250K, the Foundation has grown to over 200 Funds and over $21M in assets! Area non-profits, schools, local governing entities, and students have benefited by receiving over $14M in grants and scholarships!

Ron Bolliger Memorial Scholarship for Auto Restoration

Ron Bolliger was a car enthusiast and was often found in the garage using his talent and tools to restore and recreate his current Automotive Restoration Project. This Memorial Scholarship was established by his wife, Sandra, and daughters Susan, Jane, and Joanie. The Bolliger family wishes to extend Ron’s legacy of hard work and love of automotive history to students who seek to specialize in the craft of restoring automobiles.

This scholarship is intended to assist students with ties to Dickinson County, who are seeking higher education training for a trade in Auto Restoration/ Collision Repair.

Eligibility

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

  • Applicants must have ties to Dickinson County.
  • Applicants must plan to attend a higher educational institution with a course of training in Automotive Restoration.
  • The following should be included in the application:
    • Statement of at least 100-200 words describing your ties to Dickinson County and interest in Auto Restoration as a career choice, including your need for financial support.
    • Two letters of recommendation (signed originals) from non-relatives (such as an educator, industry professional, or community member).
    • Current resume detailing activities and achievements
    • Current headshot.

What The Community Foundation of Dickinson County Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
46
Total given
$971K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,239–$79K
  • By dollars: Kansas 100%. Top recipient cities: Abilene, KS; Salina, KS; Solomon, KS.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Youth Core Ministries · Greensburg, KS

    Basic human needs

    $79K

  • Abilene Public Library · Abilene, KS

    Education

    $61K

  • Dickinson County Historical Society · Abilene, KS

    Community developmen

    $57K

  • Home Health and Hospice · Abilene, KS

    Health & human servi

    $56K

  • The Eisenhower Foundation · Abilene, KS

    Education

    $50K

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

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