How much funding does Walter Byers Scholarship provide?

Walter Byers Scholarship provides Approx. $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Walter Byers Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Walter Byers Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: High school graduates from Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, Jackson, or Nemaha counties; Can attend any college or university in the United States; High school senior from Jackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie or Wabaunsee counties. Geography: Kansas residents for at least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship; Kansas resident for at least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship.

How often is Walter Byers Scholarship offered?

Walter Byers Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Walter Byers Scholarship

The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Approx. $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school graduates from Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, Jackson, or Nemaha counties
Can attend any college or university in the United States
High school senior from Jackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie or Wabaunsee counties

Geography

Kansas residents for at least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship
Kansas resident for at least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship

Other requirements

Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
3.0 GPA must be maintained in college for renewal
Evidence of financial need required

Overview

This scholarship was established by Mr. Walter Byers, the first executive director of the NCAA and a long-time rancher from the Emmett, Kansas area.

Geographic Scope

High school graduates from Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, Jackson, or Nemaha counties
Kansas residents for at least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship
Can attend any college or university in the United States

Eligibility Criteria

High school senior from Jackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie or Wabaunsee counties
Kansas resident for at least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship
Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
3.0 GPA must be maintained in college for renewal
Evidence of financial need required

Award Details

Scholarship may be renewed through college as long as student maintains 3.0 GPA
Can extend to post-graduate studies in a field other than law or veterinary medicine
Special consideration given to applicants with financial need

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

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What The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 10
Total given: $1.06M
Median grant: $34K
Range: $15K–$706K

By dollars: Kansas 100%. Top recipient cities: Wamego, KS; Alma, KS; Manhattan, KS.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.