Endowed Scholarships

Scholarships

We are thrilled to join you as you embark on an exciting journey of educational discovery and opportunity. The Colby Community College Endowment Foundation plays a vital role in supporting the CCC mission by providing scholarships, funding for innovative programs, and enhancing campus facilities. Through the generous contributions of alumni and community supporters, The Foundation ensures that we can offer our students the resources they need to succeed and thrive in their academic pursuits.

Follow the links below to learn more or to donate.

 

Current Scholarships

 

Established Awards

Scholarship List (PDF)

  • Oscar and Della Garton: Decatur Co. resident.
  • Tom Moorhous Fund (2 awards): First preference to a NWKS resident; second preference to residents of Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska.
  • Dr. Richard H. & Mary Mosier: First preference to a Sheridan Co. resident.
  • Lewis and Elizabeth Vernon Memorial: Norton Co. resident.
  • Dan Denneler Fund: Thomas Co. resident.

NURSING

EDUCATION & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

  • Homer Bjork Scholarship Fund (3 awards): Education; freshman, Thomas Co. resident.
  • Otto Goellert Scholarship Fund (2 awards): Education.
  • Judith Sloan Memorial: Education; Colby High School Graduate.
  • Lena Thorpe Memorial: Education.
  • Marion Woofter Memorial: Education.
  • CW and Pauline Koon Memorial: Behavioral Science; sophomore.
  • Cyril Leiker Memorial: Education.
  • Brandon Gaede Memorial Scholarship: Criminal Justice Major; 1st Pref. Freshman, 2nd Sophomore; KS Resident with priority to Thomas and Phillips County Residents

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY NURSING ('AGRICULTURE' INCLUDES EQUINE/LIVESTOCK PROGRAMS)

DENTAL HYGIENIST

BUSINESS

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) PROGRAMS

ATHLETICS

ART AND MUSIC

  • W.W. Rouse Memorial Scholarship: Art; Resident of Norton County
  • John Scott Memorial Fund: Art
  • Judith Sloan Memorial Fund: Art or Music; Colby High School Graduate
  • Mary Jo Arnold Memorial Music Scholarship Fund (4 Awards): Music; 1st Pref. NWKS Resident; 2nd Pref. Western KS Resident
  • CCC Maintenance Staff Fund: Music/Vocal; Freshman
  • Thelma Connelly Scholarship Fund: Music/Music Education; NWKS Resident
  • Otto Goellert Scholarship Fund (2 Awards): Music
  • Krehbiel Family Instrumental Scholarship: Member of CCC Band
  • Maxine Mitchell Memorial Scholarship: 1st Pref. Art
  • Ken & Vicki Mitchell Memorial Scholarship: 1st Pref. Art
  • Bruce and Leatte Bandy Scholarship: 1st Pref. Art; 2nd Pref. Band or Vocal Music

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

GPA/ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

How are Endowed Scholarships Different from Other Scholarships at CCC?

Scholarships from the Endowment are funded by generous donors. We’ve also just completed our biggest scholarship campaign ever, with new scholarships being added regularly! This is an exciting time to join CCC and benefit from the growing financial support for deserving students. These scholarships are granted based on various criteria, such as your Program of Study, GPA, or Residence. Furthermore, applicants will need to take a few moments to answer some short response questions on the scholarship application. Providing thoughtful and inspiring answers to these questions will enhance your overall score! Remember, submitting your application before the first priority deadline is crucial, as it significantly impacts your scholarship consideration alongside your overall score. To get started, simply head over to C3 Scholar through your Trojan ePortal.

Students must complete a full application with short answer responses in order to be scored and considered for Endowment Foundation scholarships. These applications are confidential. All personal and identifying information is redacted prior to the review process.

Here are some friendly tips to help you enhance your application:

  1. Highlight Achievements: Clearly highlight your academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Use specific examples to demonstrate your leadership, community involvement, and any unique talents or skills you possess.
  2. Craft a Compelling Response to Each Question: Share your story with authenticity. Explain what inspires you, your future goals, and how this scholarship will help you achieve them. Be genuine and let your passion shine through. Please provide your own personal answers. Answers that were fully generated by ChatGPT or other AI Programs are not allowed and will result in a lower overall score.
  3. Proofread Thoroughly: Ensure your application is free from grammatical errors and typos. Consider having a parent, friend, or teacher review your submission to provide feedback.

FIRST PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 SCHOLARSHIPS IS DECEMBER 31, 2025! Applications open in OCTOBER 2025

Questions? Contact Us.

CCC Endowment Foundation
1255 S Range Ave
Colby KS 67701
melissa.rickford@colbycc.edu
(785) 460-5482