Currently, we manage over 2 million dollars in funds, entrusted to us by community members and organizations dedicated to improving our future. Please take a moment to look through our funds and scholarships. Interested in starting a fund or scholarship? Click here.
There are two funds in the foundation that have MATCHED GIVING opportunities:
the Morrill Alumni Scholarship and the Tara Ploeger Scholarship.
Axtell Eagle Legacy Scholarship
This scholarship is for an Axtell High School senior who plans to pursue/is pursuing post-secondary education.
Cheryl Baldridge-Kogler/SHS Class of 1992 Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who is attending a 2 or 4 year school. The student's program of study must be within the medical field.
Joe & Naomi Beyer Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who is attending a 2 or 4 year school. Financial need & academic achievements are considerations. Joe & Naomi Beyer had a vested interest in the graduates of Sabetha High School & supporting their post-secondary plans.
Peggy Brant Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who is pursuing post secondary education. Peggy Brant was a longtime citizen of Sabetha and an active member of the Business Professional Women's Club and her church. The scholarship started in 2020-2021.
Esther P. Carpenter Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who is attending a 2 or 4 year college. Esther P. Carpenter was a longtime educator in the Sabetha schools.
Ray & Margaret Deaver Scholarship
This scholarship is for a USD 113 senior whose main source of income is from family farm operation. The student should have plans to attend an institution of higher learning in the state of Kansas or within 100 miles of Sabetha. Minimum GPA for renewal: 2.0/4.0 scale. Financial need is a consideration. Available every 4 years (NEXT AVAILABLE: 2025-2026)
Ray & Margaret Deaver were married in February 1935. This was the beginning of many wonderful years as a Kansas farming family. It is the opinion of the family that some of the cherished rewards were the direct result of participation in farming, school, and church activities. Both Ray and Margaret set a good example for the family by participating in organizations such as Kansas Farm Bureau, County Extension, and being members of the Sacred Heart Church. They encouraged their children to join in similar organizations such as FFA, Band, Choir, 4-H, Scouts, sports, and numerous other activities. This approach to family life gave everyone the opportunity to expand horizons and pursue dreams. The dream was never limited to returning to the family farm.
Gottlieb Eichenberger Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who is studying agriculture at a university, college, or technical school. Gottlieb Eichenberger was the father of Mavis (Eichenberger) Glenn. The scholarship started in 2021-2022.
Robert Glenn Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who is studying auto mechanics at a university, college, or technical school. Robert Glenn was the husband of Mavis (Eichenberger) Glenn, longtime citizens of Sabetha. The scholarship started in 2021-2022.
Melvin & Irene Harold Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who plans to pursue post-secondary education. Melvin & Irene started the scholarship in 2022-2023.
Katherine Heiman-Dick Scholarship
This scholarship is for an Axtell High School senior who plans to pursue a 4-year program. Scholastic achievement & active involvement in student life at Axtell Schools are considerations. Priority given to students pursuing public service-type post-secondary programs.
Lewis Johnson Memorial Music Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior or graduate who is pursuing a degree in music education. Scholarship preference is given to current Sabetha High School seniors with consideration given to school activities, academics, citizenship & community service.
Bertha Manche Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who is pursuing an education major with plans to enter the teaching field. Bertha Manche was a former educator in our district.
Gary & Virginia McDaniel Scholarship
This scholarship is for high school graduates of USD 113. They must be attending a technical education program & must intend to pursue a post-education career in Northeast Kansas. Preference given to students who enroll in: Welding, CNC Machining, Computer Technology, Business Administration, Nursing/Health Care, Drafting & Design, Precision Agriculture, Auto/Diesel Mechanics, Electrical Technology, Plumbing or HVAC. Virginia (Mann) grew up in Highland, KS. After high school she attended Clark's Business School in St. Joseph, MO. Gary attended high school in Seneca, KS and is a graduate of Highland Community College with an Associate of Science Degree. After marriage, they began their working career with Caterpillar Tractor Co, in Peoria, IL. Employment with Wenger Manufacturing brought them back to NE KS and Sabetha. They founded MAC Equipment and actively managed it for over 30 years. Upon their retirement they moved to Las Vegas, NV. Gary & Virginia are an example of success that can be accomplished with perseverance, dedication, hard work, honesty and integrity.
Walter & Marion Meyer Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School graduate in his/her 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of college OR 2nd year of a 2-year program that is enrolled full time in an agriculture-related field of study and has successfully completed 24 credits during the first year. Walter & Marion Meyer had a vested interest in the graduates of Sabetha High School & supporting their post-secondary plans.
Leigh & Gertrude Mills Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School planning to attend an accredited Kansas college or university. Financial need is a consideration.
Morrill Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is for a graduating senior of Sabetha High School residing in the old Morrill School District. The Morrill Alumni Scholarship was established to promote pride in education to those who reside in the old Morrill School District.
NorthWind Technical Services Scholarship
This scholarship is for a USD 113 senior planning to pursue a degree in Automation, Engineering OR Computer Science. Applicants must reside in Nemaha, Brown or Marshall counties AND attend USD 113 schools. 2 yr associate OR 4 yr bachelor degree considered. Preference given to students in automation programs.
Tara Ploeger Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a Sabetha High School senior who is attending a 2 or 4 year school; technical school; or proprietary school. The selection is based on financial need & positive attitude. While attending Sabetha High School, Tara Lee Ploeger volunteered in the towns of Morrill and Sabetha. Working at Country Mart, the Sabetha Hospital, and a local daycare, Tara was known for her smile and bubbly personality. With plans to be a teacher, she volunteered at the elementary school with first graders. It was through loving and caring for people that Tara left an incredible impact on all who knew her.
Raymond & Ned W. Rokey, DVM Endowment & Memorial Scholarship
Raymond and Ned, brothers and best friends, were born in the early 1900's to a humble farming family and were the first in their extended family to attend high school. They both excelled in athletics, academics, and leadership. Because of their exemplary performance in high school, both were recognized with athletic scholarships by Kansas State University recruiting coaches. WWII interrupted their collegiate dreams. Tragically, Ray Rokey died in Germany during the fierce battle of Hurtgen Forest. Ned survived WWII, and returned to Kansas State University, and obtained his DVM. Ned led an exemplary professional career, was a civic and community leader and beloved father. The 2020 RAYMOND AND NED W. ROKEY DVM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is a large endowment established in their honor that helps a student attend a 4 year accredited college. Ray and Ned exemplified athletic excellence, scholarship, and leadership throughout their lives; similarly, the recipient of the Raymond and Ned W. Rokey DVM Memorial Scholarship should encompass the same values.
Sabetha BBQ Club Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior planning to pursue higher education. Preference given to applicants entering a culinary program but ALL seniors encouraged to apply. Consideration given to applicant service record.
Sabetha Community USD 113 Sabetha High School Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who plans to pursue post-secondary education. Consideration given to academics & school and community involvement. Kent & Donna Saylor, founders of this scholarship, are avid supporters of the USD 113 schools.
Sabetha Masons/Eastern Star Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to 1 male & 1 female graduate of Sabetha High School who is attending a 2 or 4 year school or a technical school. The Sabetha Masons have a vested interest in the graduates of Sabetha High School & supporting their post-secondary plans.
LaVaun Saylor Memorial Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior OR graduate interested in nursing. Applicants can find the application on the Sabetha Community Hospital website.
Leland Snyder Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior pursuing any post-secondary education in agriculture, agribusiness, feed science, or veterinary science. The scholarship started in 2022-2023.
Glen & Joelline Stoller Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who will be attending a 2 or 4 year college. Glen & Joelline Stoller were longtime Sabetha citizens & supporters of Sabetha schools.
Donald Wenger Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior pursuing any post-secondary education. The scholarship started in 2022-2023.
Louis Wenger Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for a Sabetha High School senior who will be attending a 4 year college or a technical school. The Louis Wenger Scholarship is awarded annually to a student or students that best exemplify the spirit of ingenuity, focus & determination. By applying these qualities in his own life, Louis founded Wenger Manufacturing Co., Inc.
