2026-27 Scholarship Winners

Adelyn Pray

Plans to attend Oklahoma State University and major in Biology (Pre-Med Track).

Fatima Espinosa

Plans to attend Fort Hays State University and major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Jack Schreiner

Plans to attend Kansas State University and major in Animal Science and Industry.

Lane Crenner

Plans to attend Fort Hays State University and major in Kinesiology.

Lilian Dunham

Plans to attend Kansas State University and major in Business.

Abigail Paxson

Plans to attend Emporia State University and major in Elementary Education.

Callan Smith

Plans to attend Kansas State University and major in Engineering Technology Management.

We will begin accepting SCTelcom applications for the 2027-2028 school year in January 2027. The deadline will be March 6, 2027 at 5:00 p.m

Eligibility

Any high school senior whose parent or legal guardian subscribes to SCTelcom service or the son, daughter, or legal dependent of a subscriber.

Application

The application must include the following items to be considered complete.

  • High School transcripts
  • ACT or SAT scores
  • List of all high school extra-curricular activities
  • Two letters of recommendation–one from your current school administrator and one from anyone else you believe knows you well
  • A brief statement relating how this scholarship would benefit you and why you have chosen your current field of study
  • A wallet-size senior picture to be used for publicity purposes

Award Selection Process

A scholarship committee consisting of the Director who has been named the Scholarship Chairman and a SCTelcom employee will review the applications and select the seven winners. The winners will be announced at the annual meeting in April 2027. Scholarship awards will be issued directly to the college in two payments, one each semester with proof of enrollment.

Completed applications must be received in our Medicine Lodge office on or before 5:00 p.m., March 6, 2027. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified.


Foundation For Rural Services

2026 FRS Scholarship Program

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) is currently accepting applications for 2026 FRS Scholarships and the James L. Bass Legal Scholarship.

Deadline for submitting applications is February 14, 2026.

For additional information, please visit https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships


2026 FRS Youth Tour

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) is currently accepting applications for 2026 Youth Tour.

Deadline for submitting applications to SCTelcom is March 13, 2026.

For additional information, please visit https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/youth-tour