Application for United Way of the Plains’ Aaron Joel Smith Youth Volunteer Memorial Scholarship open through January 31, 2025

WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 14, 2024 – Each year, the Aaron Joel Smith Memorial Youth Volunteer Scholarship rewards three high school students who actively volunteer in their community. Scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $25,000, $15,000 and $10,000.

Eligibility

• This scholarship is open to residents of Sedgwick, Butler, Barber, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Pratt, Sumner and Reno counties.
• The applicant must be a junior or senior in high school.
• The applicant must have volunteered a minimum of 200 hours outside of school and organizations/societies that require volunteerism.

Director of Community Impact Logan Bradshaw reflects on the program, “The Aaron Joel Smith Memorial Scholarship provides a fantastic opportunity for high school students to showcase their contributions to their community and be rewarded for their efforts.”

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Visit unitedwayplains.org/scholarship for more information and to complete an application.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Stacy Ward Lattin, Manager of Public Outreach and Community Engagement, (316) 267-1321, ext. 4224, swardlattin@unitedwayplains.org

United Way of the Plains is a nonprofit and for-impact organization that focuses on health, education, financial stability and basic needs – the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community. Our mission is to improve lives by harnessing the caring power of our community to advance the common good in south central Kansas. Follow us on these social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok.