W.C. (Wayne) Haas Technical Scholarship

Overview

_NOTE: 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.

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!

W.C. (Wayne) Haas Technical Scholarship

This Scholarship is intended to benefit current graduates of a Dickinson County High School or Home School or a non-traditional student who has received his/her GED within the last two years or has workplace experience equivalent to 2-5 years. Applicants must attend a Technical College/Trade school in Kansas. Financial need will be given priority.

Eligibility

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

* Applicant must be a current graduate of a Dickinson County High School or Home School or a non-traditional student who has received a GED within the last two years or has workplace experience equivalent to 2-5 years.
* Applicants must attend a Technical College/Trade School in Kansas.
* Applicant must have received at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applicant must maintain a B average or 3.0 GPA while in the institute of higher learning to preserve eligibility.