The Alumni Scholarship can be compared to what some institutions refer to as a legacy scholarship, where dependents of Butler alumni receive first preference.

The Edwin Walbourn Scholarship was established in 1977 by the Butler Community College board of trustees, administration, faculty and staff in honor of Edwin Walbourn. Mr. Walbourn served as college president from 1960 to 1976. The title he held from 1960 to 1963...

The Butler Community College Operational Staff established this scholarship in 1998 in order to support a member of their division or a dependent child of a member of their division with their educational expenses. This recipient is selected by the Book Scholarship...

The Butler County Conservation District Board of Directors established a scholarship in 1995. David Sundgren, Butler Vision 2000 campaign chairman, worked with the board to begin this fund. The Conservation District is committed to supporting this scholarship and...

Funds were donated in 1982 by the members of the Butler County Retired Teachers Association, friends, and family members who contributed memorial gifts in honor of Mr. L.U. West . Mr. West served as the scholarship fundraiser since the fund’s inception. The late Mr....

Butler County Shrine Club members are a part of the Midian Shrine out of Wichita, Kan. Their purpose is to promote fellowship and camaraderie among Midian Nobility, promote community activities, and serve the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Their scholarship...

Distinguished Alumni Scholarship

Carter J. Zerbe was a 53-year resident of Augusta, Kan. He was the longtime publisher of the Augusta Daily Gazette until his retirement in 2004. Following his retirement, Carter served on the Board of Trustees for Butler Community College, where he was board chair...

The Dallas Lore Memorial Scholarship was established by his mother Cathy upon his untimely death in 2015. Dallas was a Butler graduate with a zeal for life. The annual scholarship in his name benefits a student studying mass communications.

About the Chad & Doris Patton Scholarship: Chad and Doris Patton were born in the 1920s in Chase County, Kansas, and attended Matfield Green High School. After attending Kansas State Teacher’s College (Emporia State University) and teaching school for a year, Chad...

The Boyer Educational Trust was established by Charles G. Boyer. Mr. Boyer’s parents settled near Oxford (Sumner County), Kansas. The bulk of their parents’ estate was left to their two children, Thomas and Charles. Charles had little formal education himself and...

The Moon Family Scholarship was established by Charlie and Mary Moon with a gift to the Forever Butler Campaign in 2015, during Mary’s 25th year as a Butler employee. Charlie and Mary both have hearts for helping others and believe strongly in the value of a college...

About the Gary E. Wilkerson, RN. Scholarship for Nursing: Established by Gary Wilkerson’s wife, Cheryl, and two sons, Matthew and Marcus Wilkerson in his memory. Gary Wilkerson of Severy was a longtime El Dorado resident who graduated from Butler County School of...

David Kohls’ nickname was Choke. After his passing the CHOKE Foundation was established in his honor. CHOKE stands fro Community Helping Our Kids. The Foundation awards the David Kohls Memorial Scholarship annually to a student who has the desire to be an educator.

Chris & Susan Addington Presidential Scholarship

The Chuck and Deann Korte Scholarship was established by Chuck and Deann Korte of Augusta, this scholarship benefits graduates from the Bluestem, Augusta, and Douglass high schools. Chuck and Deann have been long time Butler County residents and supports of the...

The Link Memorial Scholarship was created in 1986 in memory of Brad Link by his parents. Brad was a junior at Bluestem high School when he was killed in an automobile accident.

The Cornia Krieser Talent Scholarship was made possible by her parents, Clark and Diane Krieser of Seward, Nebraska and her brother and sister-in-law Nathan and Andrea Krieser of Lincoln, Nebraska, Corina had been a Headliner during her time at Butler Community...

The Charles E. DeLano and Alma M. DeLano and Family Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of specifically the son and daughter of Charles E. DeLano. Both Cliff and Phyllis are graduates of El Dorado High School as well as attended Butler Community College. ...

Cliff Stone is a man who made the world a better place to live, especially in Kansas. His hometown of El Dorado and his interest in Wichita both led to him becoming a benefactor of his great generosity and wisdom. Cliff has been quoted as being a philanthropist and...

About the Commerce Bank Scholarship for Agriculture: This scholarship was established by Clifford W. Stone and Commerce Bank. Cliff was the owner of Walnut Valley Bank which later sold to Commerce Bank. This scholarship supports students in the study of agriculture.

Community National Bank & Trust was chartered in Chanute, Kansas, in 1987 by a shareholder group including Phil Eastep, Chairman; Dan Midfelt, President and CEO; and Mike Mitchell. The bank was founded on the principles of service excellence, strong support for local...

The Belden Family Scholarships was established by Connie and Steve Belden in 2020. Connie and Steve both believe strongly in the value of a college education. Connie has a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Education. She has been a Professor...

About the Cory Thomas “Bud” Leffler Memorial Scholarship: Cory Thomas “Bud” Leffler was born to Tom and Patty Leffler in Emporia, Kansas on October 18, 1987. Cory died while cutting firewood on the farm July 25, 2009 at the young age of 21 years, from a ruptured...

About the Walter & Cuma Woods Scholarship: Cuma Woods established this scholarship in memory of her husband Walter in 1985. Mr. Woods was an educator in Leon and Whitewater, Kansas schools and served as superintendent of Kansas State Boy’s Industrial School in Topeka...

The Shipley Family Scholarship was established in 2011 by Curt and Judy Shipley. Curt was an educator for 13 years as a teacher and a coach at Milton High School and Garden City High School. Curt later served as the Butler Grizzly basketball coach and Athletic...

Dale and Donna Whiteside were longtime Butler supporters. For many years, they were a part of the Grizzly Host Family Program. Donna worked at Butler for nearly 4 decades and welcomed thousands of student-athletes to campus over her tenure. Dale retired from the...

About the Delora Evelyn Demo & Dale E. Covert Nursing Scholarship: Dale established the Delora Evelyn Demo Scholarship in 1997 in honor of his sister Delora Evelyn Demo. In 2000 he established the Dale Covert Endowed Scholarship for Nursing. In 2003 the two...

Dale was Margaret Bowlus’ brother and a President Emeritus of Cornell University. He attended college in Emporia and then at the University of Kansas. Among his many interests were chemistry and physics. Margaret and her husband Burt also contributed to the...

Taylor Biggart-Hartness Nursing Scholarship