Local Scholarships
Through generous donors, there are many local scholarships available to THS graduating seniors. The following scholarships will be sent to your senior's Troy school email beginning shortly after Christmas Break. Please send your student to my office to ask for help or feel free to call the school or email (eblevins@troyusd.org) if you have any questions. If more scholarships come in, this list will be updated.
SLK Scholarship (female only)
The SLK will award a scholarship to one or more graduating senior girls, with a B grade point average or better, for any field of study at a two-year or four-year academic institution. The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, or room and board. The payment will be made directly to the institution of the student’s choice.
Jack and Bernadine Masters Memorial Scholarship
Jack and Bernadine Masters placed a high value on furthering one’s education after high school. Jack and his wife, Bernie, sent all six of their children through some form of post-secondary education. The Masters family would like to offer a scholarship; in memory of Jack and Bernie, to a senior at Troy High School who is planning on furthering their education.
James "Jimmie" Ruddy Memorial Scholarship
The Troy Lions Club will present a $500 scholarship to one graduating senior who enrolls in any accredited school of higher education.
Robin (Rodgers) Lowe and Addison Lowe Memorial Scholarship (Nursing Majors)
Robin attended Troy schools from Kindergarten through her Senior year. She graduated with the class of 2000. During her time at Troy School, she was very involved in sports. She played volleyball and softball. Robin worked on the newspaper and as a member of the yearbook staff. Robin was only 25 years old and 35 weeks pregnant with Addison when they were both killed. To honor Robin and her baby Addison, her family would like to give a scholarship to two graduating seniors that were to go into a nursing program.
THS Alumni Scholarship
The Troy High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund is offering a $500 scholarship for two high school graduating seniors, one male and one female. This scholarship is to provide an opportunity and incentive for graduating seniors to attend a post-secondary institution, either college, vocational/technical school or post-secondary certificate programs.
Lyle Yingling and Dr. Melvin Masterson Memorial Scholarship
The Troy Lions Club will present $500 scholarships to two graduating seniors who enroll in any accredited school of higher education.
Janice Kinsey Memorial Scholarship
Two scholarships of $250.00 each will be offered. The students wishing to apply for the scholarship must be seniors in high school, but they will not receive the scholarship until the beginning of their third year in college. The scholarship recipients will be recognized at awards night and will be presented this scholarship at that time. In order to receive the money, the students should have the college of their choice notify the office at Troy High School of their enrollment at the start of the student’s third year. A check will be issues to the college to help pay for tuition and fees.
Gerald "Fed" and Patricia Rosenberger Memorial Scholarship
Fed and Pat Rosenberger were avid sports fans and supported youth sports for many years in Brown and Doniphan Counties.
Fed and Pat grew up, met, and married in the White Cloud area and later made their home in Highland.
Fed loved playing basketball and baseball, hunting, and fishing. His love for sports and his competitive nature were passed down through three generations of his family. He loved throwing a fish fry for his friends and family, sharing his stories, giving coaching advice, or just simply enjoying the company.
Pat was a devoted wife who not only enjoyed watching sports but also valued the importance of a solid education. She was an exceptional writer and loved to attend her grandchildren’s school plays and music concerts just as much as their athletic events.
Together they spent countless hours supporting their two children, six grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren who all attended schools in the area. It was not uncommon for them travel to two towns a night to catch as many games as they could. When their family wasn’t playing, they could frequently be found cheering on a local high school for the love of the kids and of the game.
This scholarship was made possible by their friends and family to honor their love of athletics, the many life lessons it could teach youth, and to continue to support kids who participate in extra-curricular activities.
Donald Harter "Pay It Forward" Scholarship (Education Majors)
The Donald Harter “Pay It Forward” Scholarship is a $522 one-time scholarship for a graduating senior from Troy High School who plans to major in education. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Donald Harter, a man who gave a lifetime of service to the students and community of Troy, setting an example for many to follow. The number of lives he has influenced during his career in education and his service to the Troy community are immeasurable.
Logan and Vera Dean Memorial Scholarship
Through the generosity of the late Logan and Vera Dean and in memory of Mrs. Dean’s twenty-six years of service as an educator at Troy Grade School, four scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each are offered to students graduating from Troy High School. Students should apply and will be selected during the spring semester of their senior year at Troy High School. Winners will be recognized during the annual awards assembly and/or at the graduation ceremony. The scholarship award check will be issued to the college of the student’s choice anytime after the student achieves junior-level status, working toward a bachelor’s degree. Students should contact the USD 429 District Office at any time when junior status has been achieved, but no later than their final semester of work toward a bachelor’s degree to make arrangements for payment of the award.
Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
The Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce offers a $500 scholarship on an annual basis to any graduate from Doniphan West, Troy or Riverside High Schools. Sometimes the Chamber has an additional $250 scholarship or two available due to Chamber Scholarship Fund contributions made by Chamber members. Any Doniphan County resident student graduating through an accredited home school program is also eligible to participate. The scholarship is open to graduating seniors or any current student of a post-secondary school or training program that previously graduated from Doniphan County.
The Blaine Clary Scholarship
The Blaine Clary Scholarship will be given to one or more high school seniors in Doniphan County. The intention of this scholarship is to provide applicants with $500 toward college funds. In order to qualify for The Blaine Clary Scholarship, the applicant or an immediate family member of the applicant must have or have had cancer.
Jamie Miller Smith Educational Scholarship
The Jaime Miller Smith Scholarship will be awarded to one or more Doniphan County high school seniors. The scholarship will be $500 for each senior chosen and will be applied towards their college tuition. THe scholarship applicant must be pursuing a degree in education, preferable early childhood education. Jamie's passions was early childhood education and we would like the applicant to follow in her footsteps.
Shane D. Pierce Memorial Scholarship
To be eligible, the applicant must be a Doniphan County, Kansas, high school graduate and enrolled in a full-time degree program or related technical program associated with agribusiness, accounting/business administration, agronomy, animal science, veterinary tech, farm management, horticulture, floriculture, or precision agriculture.
William R. McQuillan Doniphan County Memorial Scholarship
The McQuillan family will present $1000 scholarships to two graduating Doniphan County seniors, one male and one female, who enroll in any traditional college or technical school after graduation. In order to be selected, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. $500 will be paid directly to the school of choice for the Fall 2022 semester and another $500 for the Spring 2023 semester after proof of enrollment.
Doniphan County Farm Bureau Association Scholarship
The Doniphan County Farm Bureau Association offers up to two $500 scholarships for students attending an accredited college, junior college, trade or technical school, or health care related school. To be eligible, the parents of the student must be members of the Doniphan County Farm Bureau on January 1, and the student must currently be a high school senior. Due March 1.
The Robert A. Reeder Memorial Scholarship
Robert Reeder was born on July 22, 1916. He grew up in Troy, graduating from Troy High School in 1934. Robert studied chemistry at the University of Kansas, graduating in 1938. He attended the University of Michigan Law School, graduating in 1941. After law school, Robert was a special agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He joined his father's law practice in Troy in 1948 and continuously practiced law in Troy for over 50 years. His life was a mosaic of his passions: his family, law practice, Doniphan County farmland, yard and garden, pets and animals, and classical music. He passed away on January 20th, 2008. To be eligible for this scholarship, a THS graduate must attend Highland Community College.
Pony Express Riders of Kansas Essay Contest Scholarship
The Pony Express Riders of Kansas are sponsoring a scholarship essay contest for seniors graduating from high schools in
Judy Fuemmeler Memorial Scholarship
Judy Fuemmeler believed in servant minded volunteerism to better her community. She had a passion for helping individuals from all walks of life and every circumstance, believing children, especially, should have access to the supports and provisions to be successful. Judy was the librarian at Doniphan West Elementary, was active in missions work, taught Sunday school, participated in fundraising efforts, and found joy in volunteering her time to worthwhile endeavors. When Kaden's Kloset launched in Judy's home church and community, she immediately stepped into a leadership role and was a valued member of the Kaden's Kloset team. Judy passed away after a short battle with an aggressive cancer on October 20th, 2022. Because Judy had a desire to make an everlasting impact for her husband, family, and community and desired to leave a lasting footprint and encouragement for students and children, Kaden's Kloset is offering a one time scholarship in Judy's memory.
