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DC3 Foundation Scholarships – DEADLINE: April 15, 2026

Due to the generosity of many families, individuals, and organizations, the DC3 Foundation is proud to be able to offer scholarships for our Conquistadors! Please consider donating to these funds to help further the education of a future Conq! 

The list of scholarships below includes all DC3 Foundation scholarships available to students at Dodge City Community College. Please see the DC3 Financial Aid page for their institutional scholarships.

You can now apply for both Foundation Scholarships & Financial Aid Scholarships on one application!

  1. Sign in to MyDC3 (Make sure you Apply for Admission 1st!).
  2. Under the Student tab, click Scholarships then complete The DC3 Scholarship application.
  3. Double check your eligibility for each Foundation scholarship below (you must reapply each year).
  4. Make sure you send official transcripts to transcripts@dc3.edu. Unofficial transcripts may be sent to foundation@dc3.edu.
  5. Send any essays to foundation@dc3.edu (these are not required but ARE SUGGESTED).

For Dodge City Community College FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) information, click here.

DC3 scholarships are different from the Foundation scholarships.

Application for Foundation scholarships does not guarantee an award. All determinations of awards are at the discretion of the Dodge City Community College Foundation. No scholarship with the Foundation is guaranteed to roll over to the following year: all students must reapply each year.

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON MERIT (YOUR CUMULATIVE GPA).

If no minimum GPA was requested by the donor, the Foundation considers a 2.0 GPA as the minimum requirement. 

Due to variants in investment results, not all of the scholarships listed are available each year.

Applications will not be considered and/or processed if the application is incomplete, past the deadline, or missing required attachments.

FUND NAME:REQUIREMENTS:
STEM PROGRAMS: 
Math/ScienceNo restrictions. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Marvin Hampton Memorial Scholarship

STEM Major (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics); Maintain 2.5 GPA

Van & Mary Lett Mathematics Scholarship

Math Major; Maintain 3.0 GPA; Kansas resident; Maintain full time

EDUCATION: 
Eldon Becker EducationEducation Major; Maintain 2.5 GPA
Fred & Velma Deyoe EducationEducation Major; Maintain 3.0 GPA; Western KS student; Maintain full time
Ed Herrin EducationEducation Major; Maintain 2.5 GPA
Krumrey ScholarshipEducation Major; Agriculture Major; preference to Ford County residents of farm families/agriculture workers; maintain passing grades; $500 per year
Dick Brown Memorial ScholarshipEducation Major; Interest in Teaching/Coaching at High School level; Western Kansas residents; maintain 2.5 GPA; $500 per year
MUSIC: 
Jim Bock MemorialEnrolled in instrumental music; Minimum 12 hours enrolled; Participate in Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, or Orchestra. Maintain 2.0 cumulative GPA with 3.0 in instrumental music
Ann & Norman Ehrlich MemorialFord County Resident only; major in music education or athletics only and/or demonstrate an interest in music; Music students must have a 3.0 minimum GPA; Athletic students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in compliance with KJCAA rules. $500 per year.
Sanko-Calhoun TrustMusic major. Awarded by DC3 Vocal Music professor. Awarded only as funds are available.
HISTORY/LIBERAL ARTS: 
James Maag HistoryLiberal Arts Major; 3.0 GPA minimum
F.M. Dale McLainHistory Major; 2.5 GPA minimum & 12 credit hours must be completed before renewing for 2nd semester. One-year award only.
ENGINEERING: 
Todd Cutcliffe MemorialElectrical Engineering Major; $200 per year only; 2.5 minimum GPA
DCHS GRADUATES ONLY: 
DCHS Classes ’60, ’61, 62; White; Williams CombinedDodge City High School graduate only; High academic standing; verified financial need; good citizen
Mike & Trisha Kinnan EducationDodge City High School graduate enrolled in mass communications, business, or education; 2.5 minimum GPA; Recipient chosen by DCHS Administration? $500 per year only; Freshman year ONLY
COSMETOLOGY: 
Elisa Murphy MemorialNon-traditional Cosmetology major with minor children; Full-time enrollment only; 2.5 minimum GPA
BUSINESS: 
Robbins Business & Leadership3.0 minimum GPA; Must indicate interest in Business, Leadership, or Entrepreneurship; $500 per year only. 2 scholarships awarded per year; Extra $250 sent to FHSU if the student can prove FHSU enrollment to the Foundation after DCCC graduation. Current freshman (enrolling as a DC3 sophomore) must provide a letter of recommendation from a DC3 business professor. 
Bernice Williams MemorialAcademic major (preference to office management; legal assistant); KS Resident only; Utilize minimum GPA requirements
FINANCIAL NEED: 
James & Carl Noland MemorialFinancial need verified by DC3 Financial Aid; Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Howard & Thelma Sailor MemorialMaintain a 3.0 GPA. Financial need verified by DC3 Financial Aid
Frank & Edith Spaniol MemorialStudents with financial need (verified by DC3 Financial Aid); Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Richard K. Burke, PhD MemorialFull-time student; Minimum GPA of 2.5; Must show evidence of financial need; $1000 per year only.
NURSING: 
Cleda Dodge Memorial NursingFIRST-YEAR nursing major only; NONTRADITIONAL student only; existing financial need
Ned & Dorothy Lowry Endowed Scholarship1st preference: nursing/healthcare major; 2nd preference: general education; Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher; Maintain full time; Must provide thank you to donor; Must maintain active status in major program
Rachelle Banning Nursing ScholarshipMajoring in Nursing (all levels); Kansas Resident; Maintain full time
Irene Paulin NursingNursing major; area student; 2.5 minimum GPA. Renewable
Vera Tully NursingNursing major; 3.5 GPA minimum at DCCC; $1000/year – disbursed only after verifying enrollment and GPA; NOT RENEWABLE
Web, Wharton, Vale Combined NursingLevel 1 nursing major with 3.0 GPA; OR Level 2 transfer nursing major (not from Ford County) with financial need
Scroggins NursingNo restrictions. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Glen & Marjory Jeffery MemorialMeade County resident; Available to academic majors and nursing majors only; 3.5 GPA established at DCCC; NOT RENEWABLE;
June Hull Sherrid NursingNo restrictions. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Chris Eargood Memorial ScholarshipLevel II nursing major only; existing financial need; Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Lucille Schaapveld Nursing ScholarshipDemonstrate existing financial need; Utilize minimum GPA requirements
AGRICULTURE/RODEO: 
Kevin Pember MemorialAgriculture major; 1st Preference: Ness County resident; $500 per year; Must complete 12 or more hours with a 2.5 GPA to renew.
Intercollegiate RodeoDCCC Rodeo student & NIRA member; 2.5 GPA, maintain; NIRA membership, continue participation on rodeo team; $150 per semester/$300 per year
Danny Lee Wagner MemorialFord/Gray County resident; Agriculture major; 2.5 GPA; Must maintain 12 credit hr minimum; renewable if continued study in ag; $400 annual award
CHILD CARE: 
Scroggins Child CareChild Care major. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
YMCA of SWKS Early Childhood/Education Scholarship – PrimaryEarly Childhood Development OR Education major. 2.5 minimum GPA required; SW Kansas resident preferred.
YMCA of SWKS Early Childhood/Education Scholarship – SecondaryEarly Childhood Development OR Education major. 2.5 minimum GPA required; SW Kansas resident preferred.
ATHLETICS: 
Jack Stoecker AthleticStudent-athlete; 3.0 GPA minimum; Please verify eligibility with the DC3 Athletic Director
Carl & Linda Bjork ScholarshipSports Management Major and/or show interest in coaching, athletic training, or sports business; DCHS graduate or Dodge City resident; 2.5 Cumulative GPA minimum; Please verify eligibility with the DC3 Athletic Director
Linda Goff Cheer ScholarshipChosen by head cheer coach; Fund not available every year 
Lewis Automotive Cheer ScholarshipChosen by head cheer coach; Fund not available every year
MISCELLANEOUS SCHOLARSHIPS: 
Mullin Brothers Foundation Ford County resident; demonstrate financial need; 2.5 minimum GPA required; Other requirements vary
Joe D. & Melissa R. Rodriguez Hispanic Legacy Scholarship Maintain full time; Preference is given to a student from SW Kansas; 2.5 Minimum GPA required
Barnes-Gleckler ScholarshipNo restrictions. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Bob Schmitt2.5 GPA minimum
Clair C. Conard Family FoundationKS Resident; Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Cy & Rhea Trent MemorialNo restrictions. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Eloise Berryman Memorial2.5 GPA minimum
Leslie & Betty Houser ScholarshipFord County resident only; Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Noble Melencamp Academic ScholarshipUtilize minimum GPA requirements
President’s IHO Mariett & Gene KirkNo restrictions. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Phi Theta Kappa IHO William & Susan BunyanPhi Theta Kappa member. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
HALO IHO Ellis & Camilla CaveHALO student. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
DCCC Student Gvt IHO Marvin & Floris Jean HamptonDC3 Student Government student. Utilize minimum GPA requirements
Mary Eleanor Fry MemorialInformation is not available at this time.
Ed Alexander MemorialUtilize minimum GPA requirements
Joseph McLaughlin ScholarshipConstruction Technology student ONLY, nearing program completion. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient chosen by a Construction Technology professor.
Landon Jay Frazier MemorialA minimum GPA of 3.0 is required
Kiwanis Club ScholarshipPreference given to essays highlighting community service and/or civic involvement. $500 per year; Maximum 2 students. Must have 3.0 GPA or higher. Must be a resident of Kansas. Must be a full-time student.

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