The future of agriculture is no longer confined to local borders; it is a global industry that requires world-class expertise. For students like Brayton Brueggen, the path to mastering the ancient craft of milling now leads from the heart of the Midwest to the cutting-edge laboratories of Europe. Brayton, a Louisburg native and junior at … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliates in Columbus, Fort Scott, and Girard are excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Scholarship Cycle, effective Jan. 15th through March 31st. In 2025, over $265,00 was awarded to 101 Southeast Kansas students pursuing higher education. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to announce its 2025 scholarship recipients. In 2025, a total of $265,738 was awarded to 103 Southeast Kansas students pursuing higher education. A full description of each scholarship is available on our Scholarships page. Ad Astra Endowed Scholarship Albright Family Scholarship – Healthcare Related Field of … Continue reading →
Ten nonprofits in Southeast Kansas and 12 local students have been selected to receive support from the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) funds at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas. Through grants to nonprofits, GBL reimburses up to $500 for projects involving youth volunteerism. GBL’s scholarships support local students whose schoolwork and extracurricular … Continue reading →
The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliates, the Columbus Area Community Foundation, the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation, and the Girard Area Community Foundation are proud to announce the granting of scholarship funds and awards to 72 students totaling just under $165,000 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The scholarships administered by the … Continue reading →