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WTC (Wamego Telephone Company, Inc.) Scholarships

The Kansas Rural Communities Foundation

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Overview

WTC (Wamego Telephone Company, Inc.) Scholarships

Funder: Wamego Telephone Company, Inc.

Overview: Wamego Telephone Company, Inc. has established these scholarships to reward students who have excelled during their high school years. The company considers it important to give back to the educational efforts of youth within each community it serves. Scholarships have been available since 1998.

    Geographic Scope

  • Available to high schools in WTC's service area

    Eligible Schools

  • Wamego High School
  • Manhattan High School
  • Rock Creek High School
  • Rossville High School
  • Wabaunsee High School
  • St. Marys Academy
  • St. Marys High School
  • Flint Hills Christian School

    Eligibility Criteria

  • Graduating senior at each high school in WTC's service area
  • Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school

    Selection Criteria

  • Selection based on academic performance of students
  • Financial need will be considered

    Award Details

  • Eight scholarships awarded (one per eligible high school)

Contact Information

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

How to Apply

Application Process

Manhattan High School: Manhattan Scholarship List and Application 2026 available

For other schools, 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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    Fields of Work

    educationfoundation

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