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Scholarship Details
Requirements
Bennington Senior
Involved in Music
Involvement in the Arts
Evaluation
Demonstration of artistic ability through performance
Academic Achievement
Citizenship and Attitude
Extra-Curricular Activities Community Involvement
Financial Need
Application Process
Due Date:
Third Friday in April
Award
One minimum $1,000 Award
Award will be distributed for the second semester upon receipt of the student transcript at an accredited institution of higher learning in Kansas. The student must maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA for the first semester and offer proof of enrollment in the institution for the second semester.
About the Scholarship
This scholarship was established as part of the Friends of the Fine Arts Program that will help enhance the Fine Arts within the school district.
The AJ and Patricia Wagner Fine Arts Scholarship is a fund that was developed as a memorial to AJ Wagner, a former music teacher, farmer, and a long time resident of Bennington, and his high school sweetheart Patricia. Graduates of BHS in 1941, both served in the armed forces during WWII, then after college, returned to the Bennington community where they have since lived.
AJ served as a second director of the Black and Gold Band before embarking on an agricultural career, while Pat worked in the home and instilled in her children a deep appreciation for art, literature, and music. The couple offered their artistic talents to those around them in areas ranging from community service organizations to church choirs and special musical performances.
Each year a scholarship is awarded to a graduating Bennington Senior who was involved in fine arts throughout their high school years and has the aspiration to continue their education.
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