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Gus Hildebrand Memorial Scholarship

August “Gus” Hildebrand (1971-2003) was a 1990 graduate of Wamego High School. He attended Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, and the Chicago Hospitality Institute of Culinary Arts, where he earned a degree as a graduate chef. In March 2008, family and friends established these memorial scholarships to be awarded to two high school students, one from Wamego and one from Rock Creek, with special consideration given to students who plan to enter a culinary arts program.  

Criteria

  • When possible, one recipient shall be a graduating senior of Wamego High School (KS), and one will be a graduating senior of Rock Creek High School (KS).
  • Each scholarship is available for attendance at any accredited college, university, technical, or trade school for the fall semester directly following graduation from high school.
  • Special consideration will be given to students entering a culinary arts program at any accredited school.
  • Special consideration will be given to students who belong to at least two high school civic or school organizations or clubs.
  • Financial need will also be considered.