Students will apply for CCEEA scholarships online using the application found here. Students will need to create an account before they can complete the application.

Additional materials needed for all CCEEA scholarships:

1) High School and/or College Transcripts (do not need to be official)
2) Cover Letter & Resume
3) Brief paragraph about personal & family history
4) Financial Information Form (downloadable within the scholarship application).
5) Essay (if applicable -- Patterson, Sloan & Spreer require an essay)

All materials will be uploaded within the application.

Following is a list of all CCEEA scholarships and the criteria for each:

Dewey L. and Carol E. Adams Scholarship (2 scholarships of approximately $500 each)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0

• One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant planning to attend a four-year school studying elementary education

• One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant planning to attend a two-year or four-year school studying in an agriculture related program

• Applicants should be citizen, school and community involved

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

 Anderson Family Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $1,000)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0

• Applicant is planning to attend a Kansas college, with preference given to Emporia State University

 Gene & Sue Arpin Memorial Scholarship + Lawrence Gene Cameron Vo-Tech Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $600) 

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Applicant is planning to attend a Vo-Tech or two-year College in the state of Kansas

 Wade and Connie Bauer Memorial Scholarship- (One scholarship of approximately $500) 

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Minimum high school GPA of 2.5

• Applicant played for the Clay Center B’s

• Applicant is planning to attend a Vo-Tech, or a two or four-year college

Wynn Bauer Agricultural Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $3,000, split between semesters)

• Graduate of CCCHS     

• Focus is on the “average” student

• Applicant is planning to major in agriculture at a Vo-Tech or a two or four-year college, in or out of state

• Recipient will make semester contact with CCEEA scholarship committee, providing proof of semester grades and enrollment in the next semester

 Gerald A. Baxter Memorial Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $500)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Applicant is planning to major in mechanics at a Vo-Tech or a two-year college or at a four-year school studying agriculture, in or out of state

• Preference given to a student with financial need

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

 Ruth Ruhlen Butterfield Memorial Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $1,000)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Applicant is planning to major in elementary or secondary education, with an emphasis in music education or family and consumer science, at a four-year school in Kansas

• Preference given to a student with financial need

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

     

G.H. Carls Scholarship (Two scholarships of approximately $2,000 each, split between semesters)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Applicant is an “average” student who may have financial need

• Applicant is planning to attend a Vo-Tech or a two or four-year college

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

• Recipient will make semester contact with CCEEA scholarship committee, providing proof of semester grades and enrollment in the next semester

 Mary Ann Fowles Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $1,000)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Applicant is planning to attend a Vo-Tech, or a two or four-year college

Eric & Dorothy Friesen Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $1,000) 

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Applicant is planning to attend 4 years of college and major in education

Grinage Family Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $500)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

• Applicant is planning to major in education and/or a scientific field

• Minimum high school GPA of 2.0

• ESSAY REQUIRED

  • One page about "Why I am interested in pursuing education or a scientific field?"

Raymond Hanson Memorial Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $300)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Scholarship based on financial need

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

• Applicant is planning to major in agriculture at a two or four-year college

• Preference given to a student who has not won numerous other scholarships

Hemphill Family Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $500.00)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Applicant is planning to major in education at a four-year college

   

Charles “Tom” Keith Memorial Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $500)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Applicant is planning to major in music at a Vo-Tech, two-year college or at a four-year school studying music, in or out of state

• Preference given to a student with financial need

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

Martin Family Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $2,000) 

• Graduate of CCCHS, in good standing academically and behaviorally

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0

• Applicant was involved in two or more sports and two or more activities, such as cheerleading, FFA, FCLA, band, envirothon, student council, etc. over their four years of high school

• Preference given to students attending Kansas State University or the University of Nebraska or any degree nursing program in Kansas

   

Ross Pat McDaniel Scholarship (scholarships will pay tuition and fees towards a technical degree up to two years) 

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Minimum high school GPA 2.5

• Must be pursuing a technical degree at a community college or technical college in Kansas or a nearby state.

• Separate application required (can be found on CCIF website just below the CCEEA application).

• Complete cost of attendance section as part of the application. This will include estimated cost of tuition and fees for one year of school, broken down by semester.

• To continue receiving the scholarship, after the first semester, need proof of satisfactory progress from school you are attending (copy of previous semester’s grades and copy of next semester’s schedule). Upon receipt, a check will be mailed to school. 

Harvey & Alice Oetinger Scholarship (Two scholarships of approximately $1,000 each)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Applicant is planning to receive a two-year associates degree or four-year degree

 George & Mattie and Jimmy “Slim” Patterson Memorial Scholarship (Two scholarships of approximately $5,000, split between semesters, renewable for four years)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Scholarship is based on financial need

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

• Preference given to students majoring in education at any institution of higher learning

• Recipient will make semester contact with CCEEA scholarship committee, providing proof of semester grades and enrollment in the next semester

• Complete essay:  Why would this scholarship be beneficial to you? Why do you deserve to be selected for this scholarship?

• Funds are to be used for tuition, books and educationally related expenses, not for room and board or other types of living expenses

   

Patterson Memorial Scholarship Notes:  George and Mattie were long time educators and felt that an education was very important and have designated their gift to CCEEEA to be awarded to students who need funding in order to attend college. The fact that George and Mattie decided they wanted to establish the scholarship is a reflection of their belief in the importance of education. George served in World War II and he and Mattie were married after his return from the war. Both had grown up in somewhat impoverished conditions and they were very determined to obtain an education. After their marriage they moved to Kansas where George’s sister helped them get their start. They both wanted to further their education and decided that George would go to college first. After George received his degree and began teaching, it was Mattie’s turn. Mattie went to college and obtained her degree in education and then taught school for 19 years. George and Mattie were very frugal with their assets and they invested wisely so they could acquire the funds it would take to establish this scholarship. Their son, Jimmy or “Slim” as he was called by all who knew him, was their cherished son. Both George and Jimmy predeceased Mattie.  As Mattie approached the end of her life she made it very clear to all who talked with her that she was thrilled that they were able to establish such a well-funded scholarship and she was determined that children from Clay County would be able to get an education.

Robert & Edwina Sanneman Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $2,500) 

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Minimum high school or post-secondary GPA of 2.0

• Applicant is a student who has studied agricultural related subjects and intends to continue with that education at a Vo-Tech OR two or four-year school.  This scholarship is specifically for the study of practicable agriculture, not the study of agricultural finance or similar majors.

• Applicant could be a student planning to study nursing if there are no qualified agricultural applicants

• Applicant could be a college student in their second, third or fourth year at a two or four-year school studying agriculture or a nursing school if there are no qualified high school graduates in the current year

Ken Savener Family Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $2,000)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Scholarship based on financial need

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

• One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant going to a four- year college (excluding online institutions)

Robert R. Simmons Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $1,000)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Preference given to applicants studying Education or Religion at any Vo-Tech, or a two or four- year college

Harvey & Nettie Sloan Scholarship (Two scholarships of approximately $700.00 each, split between semesters, renewable for one additional year)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Scholarship is based on financial need and potential for utilization

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

• Scholarships will be awarded to one boy and one girl, or to two boys/two girls if there are not sufficient applicants

• Recipient will make semester contact with CCEEA scholarship committee, providing proof of semester grades and enrollment in the next semester

• Complete essay:  What are your plans for the future? Why would this scholarship be beneficial to you?

Edward Jones Michael Spielman Memorial Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $1,000, split between semesters)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Minimum high school GPA of 2.5

• Scholarship is based on financial need

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

• Available to students in any area of study, in any institution for higher learning, including Vo-Tech, in or out of state

• Recipient will make semester contact with CCEEA scholarship committee, providing proof of semester grades and enrollment in the next semester

   

Spreer Family Scholarship (approximately $6,000, split between semesters, renewable for four years)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Scholarship is geared toward the “average” student

• Scholarship is based on financial need

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application.  Applicant should have a genuine financial need and may not otherwise be able to afford to continue their education.

• Recipient will make semester contact with CCEEA scholarship committee, providing proof of semester grades and enrollment in the next semester

• Recipient will sign a contract with CCEEA

• Recipient is expected to work hard at school and stay out of trouble

• Complete essay:  Why is this scholarship important to you? What would you say to the Spreers about your plans for your education?

Spreer Family Scholarship Notes:  Marvin H. Spreer was a bachelor farmer from Green and passed away in 2001.  He was an independent man who wanted to leave something for the community.  His sister, Virgie, who has also passed away and who never married, also felt it was important to give back to the community.  Marvin H. Spreer made a very generous contribution to the CCEEA to provide scholarships to students who graduated from a Clay County High School. 

Starkweather Family Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $600)

• Graduate of CCCHS or WHS

• Applicant plans to attend a two or four-year school or Vo-Tech in the state of Kansas

Thomas Family Girls Basketball Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $500)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Applicant is a female student who will be playing basketball at a two or four-year school

Michael Wernette Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $500) 

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Applicant is majoring in Political Science or Pre-Law

• Applicant is attending a four-year university in Kansas

   

   

Monica M. Wernette Scholarship (One scholarship of $1,000, split between semesters)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0

• Applicant must qualify for financial assistance

• Complete Financial Information Form as part of application

• Applicant is majoring in a public health related field (nursing, radiology, clinical work with people).  Those in a dental or veterinary program do not qualify.

• Applicant is attending a four-year university in Kansas

• Recipient will make semester contact with CCEEA scholarship committee, providing proof of semester grades and enrollment in the next semester

Clayton Wright Memorial Scholarship (One scholarship of approximately $500)

• Graduate of CCCHS

• High school GPA of 2.5-3.5

• Complete Financial Informaiton Form as part of applicaiton

• Applicatn is attending a four-year university