# Doug Hays Memorial Scholarship

> Up to $1,000 from Wichita Foundation. Deadline Mar 31, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/doug-hays-memorial-scholarship
- Provider: Wichita Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $1,000, renewable
- Deadline: Deadline Mar 31, 2027
- Official page: https://wichitafoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Doug Hays Memorial Scholarship is a financial aid program administered by the Wichita Foundation. This opportunity is designed for students who are pursuing a degree or training in healthcare or a public service field. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate academic performance, financial need, and participation in extracurricular activities, and they must submit a personal essay. 

The program provides one $1,000 scholarship, which is renewable for previous recipients who reapply for consideration. Funds from this award are sent directly to the student's academic or training institution to cover tuition, fees, and educational materials that are not already paid for by federal or state grants. 

To apply, students must complete the general application on the Wichita Foundation's online portal, which automatically matches them with eligible opportunities. While the foundation does not explicitly require the FAFSA, applicants should prepare to share financial need information. The deadline to submit the application for this scholarship is March 31, 2026.

## Who can apply

- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Minimum GPA: 2.5
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school
- Must be pursuing a degree or training in a public service field or healthcare.

## How to apply

Submit an application through the Wichita Foundation's online scholarship portal.

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