# Family Readiness Group – 1st BN 161st FA Scholarship

> Up to $1,000 from Hutchinson Community Foundation. Deadline Mar 22, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/family-readiness-group-1st-bn-161st-fa-scholarship
- Provider: Hutchinson Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $1,000
- Deadline: Deadline Mar 22, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ks
- Official page: https://hutchcf.org/nonprofitsandgrants/scholarships/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this 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.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: KS
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Open to high school seniors graduating from schools in Reno County, Dodge City, Kingman, Pratt, or Garden City who are descendants of 1st Battalion 161st Field Artillery Group members.

## How to apply

Access the application and guidelines on the foundation's website, complete the required forms, and submit them before the deadline.

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