Area students receive scholarships

The Sheridan County Community Foundation was pleased to present four scholarship awards to area students during the Saturday, May 17, 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Hoxie High School.

The four scholarship funds currently held at the Foundation include the Opal and Adolph Harris Estate Scholarship, the Youth on the Move Scholarship, the Pheasants Forever Memorial Scholarship, and the Kathy Bergin-Schiltz Memorial Scholarship.

The Opal and Adolph Harris Estate Scholarship was established to benefit graduates of Hoxie USD 412 or home-schooled students residing within the district. Each recipient of the 2025 award received $1,750.00. This year’s recipients were Hannah Madden and Nathan Snyder.

The Youth on the Move Scholarship, sponsored by Hoxie Recreation, supports graduates of Hoxie USD 412 who have been actively engaged in community and youth activities throughout high school. Receiving the 2025 awards of $250.00 each were Isabella Baier and Harrison Meyer.

The Pheasants Forever Memorial Scholarship, established by the local Pheasants Forever organization, is awarded to a graduate of Hoxie USD 412 who has completed the hunter education certification course. The 2025 recipient, receiving a $500.00 scholarship, was Harrison Meyer.

The Kathy Bergin-Schiltz Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the memory and legacy of beloved teacher and coach Kathy Bergin-Schiltz. The $500.00 award was presented to Charlie Foote.

“On behalf of the Foundation, I’d like to thank the individuals on each scholarship review committee for their time, dedication, and care in reviewing the applications and making thoughtful funding recommendations,” said Foundation Executive Director Karl Pratt. “We are honored to support these graduates as they embark on their next chapter, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire Hoxie High School Class of 2025.”

Donors interested in creating a scholarship or other grant funds with the Foundation are encouraged to contact Pratt at 785-677-5090 or director@growsheridancounty.org.

SCCF is an affiliate of the Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation based in Bird City. The foundation seeks to encourage, prudently manage, and distribute charitable contributions to improve the quality of life of Sheridan County residents, now and in the future. To learn more, contact Pratt at 785-677-5090, director@growsheridancounty.org, or visit www.growsheridancounty.org. Connect with SCCF at www.facebook.com/sheridanccf.