Beloit and Hays, Kansas [October 2, 2025] - Fort Hays Tech | North Central is proud to announce a significant achievement in its ongoing commitment to student success. Thanks to the generous support of numerous donors, in collaboration with the Fort Hays Tech | North Central Foundation, a record-breaking 115 scholarships have been awarded across both the Beloit and Hays campuses during the 2025/2026 academic year.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central hosted receptions for students and donors at the Hays Campus on Wednesday, September 24 and at the Beloit Campus on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The success of these scholarship programs would not be possible without the generosity and commitment of the donors who have made them a reality. Their belief in the potential of students and their dedication to technical education have set an inspiring example, encouraging the recipients to pay it forward and support future generations in their pursuit of knowledge.

These scholarships, created by dedicated benefactors, have been established to provide vital financial assistance to students pursuing a variety of programs at Fort Hays Tech | North Central. The enduring legacy of these donors is reflected in the annual scholarships they have created, ensuring that students receive support not only now but into the future.

Eric Burks, President of Fort Hays Tech | North Central, expressed his gratitude, "Honoring the legacy of our donors, their contributions, and their leadership in educating our future workforce is a pleasure, and we can't thank them enough for their generosity.”

"We are deeply grateful to these donors for establishing these important scholarship funds, of which we are honored to administer," said Mendi Anschutz, Director of Advancement for the Fort Hays Tech | North Central Foundation.

For more information about Fort Hays Tech | North Central and its scholarship programs, please visit fhtechnc.edu/foundation/ or contact Mendi Anschutz at 785.738.9090

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The Fort Hays Tech | North Central Foundation was established in 1982 as a not-for-profit corporation. It is a 501(c)(3) organization under the rules of the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Kansas. Sharing your financial resources with Fort Hays Tech | North Central Foundation is an expression of benevolence and devotion to the continuation of higher education involving individuals of all walks of life.

Fort Hays Tech | North Central Foundation enables the College to provide current programs with the necessary materials, buildings, and equipment to train individuals to be successful and productive; and provides scholarships to students that offer financial assistance for our future workforce.