Scholarships Archive

CFSEK Announces over $367,000 in Scholarship Awards

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 →

CFSEK and Affiliates Open 2026 Scholarship Opportunities

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) and its affiliates, one being the Columbus Area Community Foundation, 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 … Continue reading →

2025-2026 scholarship applications are open through March 31

Students from throughout Southeast Kansas will receive support for their education thanks to the 2025 scholarship cycle at the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas and its affiliates, including the Columbus Area Community Foundation. Scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 school year became available January 15 and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. March 31. CFSEK and … Continue reading →