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Dane G. Hansen Educational Scholarships: To qualify for these scholarships, students must have earned a 3.50 GPA, have an ACT composite of 23 or higher, be participants in extra-curricular and community activities and displayed good citizenship, leadership and moral integrity. The Hansen Scholarship Test will be given on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Student Union on the Colby Community College campus. If you are interested in taking this test, let Mr. Weiner know by August 29.
Dane G. Hansen Career and Technical Scholarships: One hundred scholarships of $4,000 each are available to encourage students who seek competence through career and technical education (1 or 2-year programs) at the following schools in Northwest Kansas: Fort Hays Tech | North Central (Beloit and Hays), Colby Community College, Fort Hays Tech | Northwest, Academy of Hair Design (Hays and Salina), Cloud County Community College, Salina Area Technical College, Fort Hays State University (2-year program), or Kansas State Polytechnic (2-year program). Applicants do not have to take the Hansen Scholarship Test or have a minimum GPA. Applications are available in the counseling office or visit the following website: https://danehansenfoundation.org/scholarships-2/hansen-school-seniors/hansen-career-technical-education/ Application Deadline is October 20, 2025.
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