Applications & Forms

In addition to scholarships, Lanore Bishop's gift provides for a large number of youth projects in the Belle Plaine and Mulvane communities.  These projects are funded from Bishop Youth Grants.

Announcement:  Tues, 9/8/2026 (annually Tuesday after Labor Day)

Submission Deadline:  Tues, 10/20/2026 (received/postmarked annually on October 20)

In addition to scholarships, Lanore Bishop's gift provides for a large number of youth projects in the Belle Plaine and Mulvane communities.  These projects are funded from Bishop Youth Grants.

Announcement:  Tues, 2/10/2026 (annually 2nd Tuesday of February)

Submission Deadline:  Tues, 3/10/2026 (received/postmarked annually on March 10)

Belle Plaine Community Foundation hosts an annual Quality Citizen Award. This recognizes a person dedicated to serving and enhancing the quality of life in Belle Plaine, Kansas.

Announcement:  Tues, 2/10/2026 (annually 2nd Tuesday of February)

Submission Deadline:  Tues, 3/10/2026 (received/postmarked annually on March 10)

Lanore Bishop left a legacy to the Belle Plaine and Mulvane communities with her gift to the Belle Plaine Community Foundation. Mrs. Bishop funded scholarships for Belle Plaine and Mulvane students who were studying to become teachers.

Announcement:  Tues, 2/10/2026 (annually no later than 2nd Tuesday of February)

Submission Deadline:  Tues, 3/10/2026 (received/postmarked annually on March 10)

The Ada Lucretia Richardson Miller Fund is to be used to encourage teaching staff in the Belle Plaine schools to continue their education and training in teacher education. This would include teachers, coaches, and Para professionals.  

Announcement:  Tues, 2/10/2026 (annually no later than 2nd Tuesday of February)

Submission Deadline:  Tues, 3/10/2026 (received/postmarked annually on March 10)

This scholarship is intended for graduating seniors enrolled at Belle Plaine High School. Eligible students will have demonstrated a high aptitude in mathematics (as evidenced by classroom performance and test scores such as the ACT). The scholarship recipient will attend a Kansas school for post-secondary education, enroll for at least 12 hours per semester and maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. This scholarship is financially need-based.  If there is more than one finalist, then financial need will be the determining factor. Interested students contact the Belle Plaine High School Guidance Office in early spring.

Announcement:  Tues, 2/10/2026 (annually no later than 2nd Tuesday of February)

Submission Deadline:  Tues, 3/10/2026 (received/postmarked annually on March 10)