Foster Family Horton/Hiawatha Community Investment Scholarship


Ray and Leita Foster moved to Horton in 1955. Both Ray and Leita gave a lot to the community through their volunteer work. This $1500 scholarship will continue their legacy of investing in the Horton and Hiawatha communities. This scholarship is open to all Horton and Hiawatha High School graduates who seek additional education either through a traditional college degree or through vocational training at an accredited institution. A single student will be selected from the submissions of both schools for this scholarship.

Scholarship qualifications:

  • Horton or Hiawatha Kansas High School graduate
  • GPA which demonstrates reasonable expectation of success in career field
  • Enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational trade school for the upcoming fall semester

Apply by filling out the application for the appropriate school:

Applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Saturday, April 25 2026.