Rock Creek Scholarships

Gus Hildebrand Memorial Scholarship Fund
In March 2008, family and friends of August "Gus" Hildebrand established a memorial scholarship fund in his honor. Gus, the son of Dr. James and Callie Hildebrand, Wamego, passed away in 2003; he was a 1990 graduate of Wamego High School and attended Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, and Chicago Hospitality Institute of Culinary Arts, where he earned a degree as a graduate chef. Gus touched the heart, soul, and life of everyone he met; with this scholarship fund, Gus’s memory will live on in the heart, soul, and life of every student who receives a scholarship in his name. This fund awards two high school students, generally one from Wamego and one from Rock Creek, with special consideration to students who plan to enter a culinary arts program.

Scholarship Amount - $250 (approximate)

Criteria

  • The recipient shall be a graduating senior of Rock Creek High School.
  • Available for attendance at any accredited college, university, technical, or trade school in the fall directly after 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 civic or school organizations or clubs.
  • Financial need will be considered.

Wamego City Hospital Scholarship - $500

          Criteria

  • Available to a Rock Creek High School graduating senior.
  • Available for attendance at any 2- or 4-year accredited school.
  • Preference is given to a student who plans to pursue a career in the health field.