Family Readiness Group – 1st BN 161st FA Scholarship

The Family Readiness Group – 1st BN 161st FA Scholarship, administered by the Hutchinson Community Foundation, supports graduating high school seniors who are descendants of members of the 1st Battalion 161st Field Artillery Group. To qualify, applicants must be graduating from a high school located in Reno County, Dodge City, Kingman, Pratt, or Garden City. This program provides a $1,000 award to assist with the costs of higher education. To apply, students must download and complete the application materials directly from the foundation's website. While the scholarship provider does not explicitly require the FAFSA, students are generally encouraged to complete the federal form to establish their overall financial aid profile. Completed applications and all required supporting documents must be submitted by the deadline of 4 p.m. March 22.