Kiley Ramey lost her life in a car accident while a student at Hiawatha High School. The Kiley Ramey Memorial Scholarship was put in place by Gary and Linda Ramey in remembrance of their daughter. Kiley’s scholarship emphasizes service to others. Mrs. Kiley was known for wearing her heart on her sleeve. She always wanted to help the kids that were bullied in school and encourage others to “Be bold, be courageous, be your best!” ** The year’s award goes to Raven Stroud.
Roberta C. Burgert Scholarship is in honor of Ms. Roberta C. Burgert.
She graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1917 and began her life-long career as an educator that very year. Teaching first grade was her favorite. She retired in 1970 and returned to Hiawatha, where she pursued favorite hobbies of painting, playing the saxophone, piano and organ, and growing flowers. Throughout her life, she enjoyed nurturing children's minds and flowers--both very beautiful things. She passed away in 2000. This year’s recipients are Nicole Stueve and Austin Coffelt.
The Ruth Cox Scholarship is awarded to a graduating female senior attending a two-year or four-year college. This year, the Ruth Cox Scholarship is awarded to Athena Garza.
The Brown County Farm Bureau Scholarship is awarded to students of Farm Bureau families with paid membership in Brown County. They are given to students who will be enrolling in a four-year college, junior college or vo-tech for the upcoming fall semester. This year's recipient is Jocelyn Dvorak.
Chapter HU PEO Scholarship
Awarded to select graduating females who will be attending a college or university. This year’s recipients are:
ASHLYNN HENRY in memory of Alice Sloan
MAKAYLA PILCHER in memory of Euna Vaye Brant
NICOLE STUEVE in memory of Betty Casselman
Genevieve Strahan was a lifelong resident of Brown County. She graduated from Hamlin High School in 1929 and attended college at Washburn University and Emporia State Teachers’ College, graduating in 1933. She was a long time public school teacher and administrator. The 2021 Genevieve Strahan Scholarship is awarded to Ethan Pruitt.
Citizens State Bank and Trust Scholarship is given to a graduating senior from Hiawatha High School who will be attending Highland Community College. Selection of the recipient is made by members of the Citizen’s State Bank. This year, the Citizen’s State Bank Scholarship is awarded to Athena Garza.
Sarah E. Crow Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior attending a two-year or four-year college. This year, the Sarah E. Crow Scholarship is awarded to MAKAYLA PILCHER
The Delbert Larson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Hiawatha High School Senior who is majoring in Math/ Science in a Community College, 4-year university or College. This year's recipient is Katherine Madsen.
The Susan McElroy Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Hiawatha High School who is enrolled in a university, college, community college, or trade school. Financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, and work history will be considered. The Susan McElroy Memorial Scholarship began in 2012 in memory of Susan by her husband Norval McElroy. Susan worked as a paraprofessional for 20 years at Hiawatha Elementary School and was the Hiawatha Aquatic Park manager for 15 years. Recipients are Ashlynn Henry & Abigail Lowe
Hiawatha District Education Association
For many years, the Hiawatha District Education Association has awarded a scholarship to a deserving senior who shows an interest in majoring in education. This year’s recipient is Ethan Pruitt.
Brown County Veteran’s Honor Guard provides scholarships to students from a family with a military service background. This year, the scholarship is being awarded to the following students: Mitchell Bryan, Morgan Howard, Cynthia Law, Emma Murphy, Makayla Pilcher, Alex Rockey, & Nicole Stueve.
Robinson American Legion Post 148 scholarship recipient is Raven Stroud.
The Phyllis Jeanne Byer Kidwell Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior attending full time at any post-secondary school. This year's recipient is Raven Stroud.
The Ruth Dannenberg Scholarship in memory of Norman Koelliker is given to a student planning to attend Kansas State University and major in any field which is related to agriculture. Ruth E. Koelliker Dannenberg was born near Robinson, Kansas, and lived on the family farm with her parents, Charles & Edna Koelliker, and younger brother, Norman. Ruth attended Hiawatha High School and graduated as a class valedictorian in 1927. She treasured her agricultural background and owned several farms in Brown County. In an effort to encourage young graduates of Hiawatha High School to pursue degrees in agricultural-related fields, Ruth directed that a scholarship to Kansas State University be established in memory of her brother, Norman Charles Koelliker, who died in 1935. Ruth passed away on March 17, 1993, and the first scholarship was awarded in May of 1993. This year’s recipient is Mitchell Bryan.
Paul E. Rockey Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a senior baseball player and a senior softball player in memory of Paul E. Rockey, who graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1973. Paul was active in the Hiawatha Community as the president of the Hiawatha Sons of American Legion Squadron Post 66. In addition, he ran the Hiawatha Baseball Program, coached and managed American Legion Baseball for over 25 years, and was groundskeeper for Noble Baseball Park. He also established a local Major League Wiffleball organization. On October 6, 2018, Noble Baseball Park was renamed “Paul Rockey Field” in his honor. This year’s recipients are Gunner Smith & Callyn Pavlish.
The Carol Nigus Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Hiawatha High School who is enrolled as a full-time college student majoring in education and having an interest in completing a Special Education Degree. Carol Nigus was a long-time special education teacher and administrator in Brown County. She was devoted to serving special needs children and adults during her entire life. Carol’s husband founded the scholarship following her death to encourage graduates to pursue a career in special education and is awarded this year to senior: CYNTHIA LAW
The Deputy Todd Widman Memorial Scholarship is given in honor and remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice made by Brown County Deputy Todd Michael Widman, a 1997 graduate of Hiawatha High School. Deputy Widman gave his life for the citizens in Brown County in 2001. This year’s recipient are: Austin Coffelt, Abigail Lowe, Cynthia Law and Makayla Pilcher.
Hiawatha ACES Arts & Theatre Scholarships are awarded to students who are majoring in either arts or theatre including illustration, fine arts, graphic design, etc. This year's recipients are: Ethan Pruitt, Nicole Stueve, and Morgan Hurn.
Dale Strahan was a lifelong resident of Brown County. He was an avid golfer and a lifetime member of both the Hiawatha Country Club and Horton Country Club. The Dale Strahan Scholarship is awarded to individuals seeking a career in golf management or who have participated in high school golf. This year the scholarship is awarded to Mitchell Bryan.
The Kiwanis Club Scholarship is offered to area Hiawatha students who are incoming freshmen to a college in Kansas. This year’s recipients are:
Mithcell Bryan, Ethan Pruitt, Katherine Madsen and Ashlynn Henry.
