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 Hays Masons hosted a dinner on May 17 to award scholarships to 
five students attending higher education institutions in Kansas. Ethan 
Schelegl of Ness City, and Nathan Cooper of Hays, attending technical 
programs, were each awarded $500. Paul Erwin, of Topeka, Kassandra 
Zimmer, of Hays, attending Fort Hays State University as undergraduates, and Brandon 
Pfisenmaier of Ottawa, attending FHSU's graduate school, were each 
awarded $1000. To be eligible for these Kansas Masonic 
Foundation scholarships, students must be Kansas residents accepted by, 
or presently enrolled in one of the identified universities or 
technical/community colleges. This scholarship program awards $250,000 
each year to students who demonstrate that they can and will continue to
 make a positive impact on their community. Since the beginning of the 
program, $8.5 million dollars in scholarships have been awarded by 
lodges across the state. "We certainly hope that each of
 these students continues to apply for these opportunities, and that we 
can continue to help them throughout the entirety of their education. 
There were about 20 applications made by students in our area last year,
 which is a tremendous increase over years past, and though we weren't 
able to help everyone, we want all eligible students to apply," said 
lodge member Chris Neeley. The application period opens
 Dec. 1 and ends March 15. The application can be found on the <a href="https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/">KMF 
website.</a>

Hays Masonic Lodge awards scholarships to NW Kan.