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CFSEK Announces Over $367,000 in Scholarships

June 3, 2026

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliate foundations in Columbus, Fort Scott, and Girard are excited to announce their 2026 scholarship recipients. In 2026, a total of $367,462 was awarded across 44 scholarship opportunities to 148 Southeast Kansas students pursuing higher education. In 2026, 900 applications were submitted! A full description of each scholarship is available at SoutheastKansas.org/Scholarships. “I think this year was really exciting because of the … Continue reading →

Get Busy Livin’ Announces 2026 Grants & Scholarships

May 5, 2026

9 nonprofits in Southeast Kansas and 14 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 focused on youth volunteerism. GBL’s scholarships support local students whose schoolwork and … Continue reading →

Scholarship Stories: Brayton Brueggen, Milling for the Future

March 17, 2026March 13, 2026

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 →

CFSEK and Affiliates Open 2026 Scholarship Opportunities

January 15, 2026

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 →

CFSEK announces over $265,000 in scholarships

June 5, 2025May 27, 2025

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 →