Topeka Public Schools Foundation (TPSF) Scholarships
The Topeka Public Schools Foundation (TPSF) administers scholarships to encourage continued study in college, university, or technical school. Each scholarship has its own qualifying requirements and awards committee. Application deadline for these scholarships is April 15 of each school year.
If you would like more information, or if you are interested in offering a scholarship, please contact the TPS Foundation office at (785) 295-3018. You may also target gifts to help bolster one or more scholarships.
To donate to any of the below scholarships, please Click Here.
Andrew Reeves Scholarship
Dr Douglas B. Reeves, the primary donor, established this scholarship in honor of his brother Andrew Reeves (THS '76). Andrew Reeves, a former Kansas State debate champion, has been a global philanthropist that established schools, hospitals and teacher housing in Africa. This Scholarship is designed to provide 5 different one-time $2000 for students who have been selected. These Scholarships are for students who have excelled in Debate and Forensics.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Bernice and Larry Robbins Scholarships
The Bernice and Larry Robbins Scholarships were established in 2012 by Larry “LR” Robbins, a 1967 graduate of Highland Park High School, as a Robbins family legacy initially honoring Highland Park High School. The scholarship is awarded to a TPS graduating minority senior.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Bill and Emilie Gahnstrom Scholarship
This is a one time, non renewable Scholarship for $1000 for graduating Seniors from Highland Park High School. Please submit the application materials below for consideration. A committee consisting of members of the Highland Park Alumni Association and one HPHS staff member will evaluate the application. The winner will be notified by mail or phone following selection. The Topeka Public Schools Foundation will issue a check to the student and to the institution which the student chooses to further their education.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Brian MacDonald Scholarship for Culinary Arts
The Brian MacDonald Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to one qualified Topeka Public Schools sophomore or junior who is planning to attend the Washburn Institute of Technology, Culinary Arts program with intentions to receive a 48 credit hour technical Culinary Arts Certificate.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Capital City High School Scholarship
This Scholarship provides a $500 annual scholarship to a graduating Senior from Capital City High School who has shown great character and growth as a student.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Christopher S. Edmonds Prize for Debate and Forensics Excellence
A scholarship for THS graduates displaying interest and proficiency in debate and forensics.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Claire Elise Fisher Inspiration Award
For TWHS Students, for more information contact your school’s guidance counselor or the TPS Foundation.
Coach Beitz Memorial Scholarship
The Coach Beitz Memorial Scholarship was established by Diana Beitz, wife of Coach Steve Beitz, to honor her late husband. The scholarship provides assistance to a graduating senior from Highland Park or Topeka West High Schools pursuing a post - secondary education.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Diane Leupold Library and Media Services Scholarship
This Scholarship honors the extraordinary legacy of Diane Leupold, who devoted over 45 years to advancing the cause of School Libraries, and empowering learning for students in Topeka Public Schools.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Doug Goheen / Mike Callaway Scholarship
The Goheen/Calloway Scholarship provides assistance to a Topeka West High School graduate who intends to study Theatre or a related field upon graduation.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Dr. Carl McFarland TWHS Science Award
This annual student monetary award was created by Dr. Carl McFarland. The award is to recognize an outstanding TWHS science student.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Dr. Stanley and Tiffany Anderson Scholarship
Stanley Anderson, M.D., and Tiffany Anderson Ed D., TPS Superintendent, created the Stanley & Tiffany Anderson scholarship. This scholarship is to provide financial assistance to a Topeka Public Schools graduating senior with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA enrolling in college or who will enroll in college within six months of graduation to further their education with an emphasis on degree completion.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Educators Insurance Scholarship
Scholarship provides financial assistance to a graduating senior planning to pursue a secondary study majoring in education. Other majors may be considered. Two scholarships will be awarded annually.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Gordon/Hackley Character Leadership Scholarship
The Gordon/Hackley Character Leadership Scholarship provides a one-time, non-renewable Scholarship of $1000 to former McClure Elementary students, who have graduated from high school and are pursuing higher education degrees.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Highlander Highland Park High School Scholarship
A national television network, in concert with developing a televised documentary of Highland Park High School called "Undercover High", donated funds to the TopekaPublic Schools Foundation to provide scholarships and support to HPHS students.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Highland Park High School Alumni Association Scholarship 2026
This Scholarship provides three (3) non-renewable Scholarships of $1000 each to graduating Seniors from Highland Park High School. A committee consisting of members of the Highland Park Alumni Association and one HPHS staff member will evaluate the applications. The winner will be notified by mail or phone. The Topeka Public Schools Foundation will issue a check to the student and to the institution which the student chooses to further their education. Please submit the materials in the application below for consideration.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Major General Stephen Reeves Teaching Profession Scholarship
Five $2,000 Major General Stephen Reeves Scholarships were established in 2022 to provide financial assistance to qualifying TPS teachers pursuing a master's degree at an accredited institution and willing to continue to teach in TPS post graduation.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Mike Printz Character Strength Scholarship
In 2024, the graduates of Topeka West High School established a designated scholarship fund in honor of Mike Printz, long-time library media specialist at Topeka West. Mike Printz was known for his ability to stimulate his students' love of learning. That's because he never stopped learning himself. This $500 scholarship recognizes a graduating senior who like Mike Printz demonstrated the character strengths of the love of learning, curiosity, and kindness throughout their high school career.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Minority Leadership Academy Scholarship
The Minority Leadership Academy scholarship is open to any graduating high school student interested in preschool, elementary, or secondary education. It is a one $500 non-renewable scholarship. The applicant must attend a TPS high school.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Mrs. Joyce L. Martin Library Scholarship
The Mrs. Joyce L. Martin Scholarship was established in 2025 by Ms. Royce Martin and her siblings in memory of their mother who passed away October 6, 2024. After her first retirement from Blue Cross Blue Shield and some additional jobs, Mrs. Martin joined the Topeka Public School System and worked in just about all of the 501 schools as a paraprofessional. After 22 years, she retired from Highland Park High School as a well-known, tough, yet sweet library associate.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Nancy Epoch Topeka West High School Scholarship
In 2024, the graduates of Topeka West established a designated scholarship fund in honor of Nancy Epoch, a Topeka West graduate and vocal music teacher at her alma mater. Nancy was also musical director at Helen Hocker Theatre and was active in Topeka Civic Theatre.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
NEA-Topeka Continuing Education Scholarship
One $500 Scholarship will be awarded annually. This is a one-time, non-renewable Scholarship. This Scholarship will be paid to the staff member upon verification of the successful completion of the course/courses.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements:
1) Be a current Topeka Public Schools staff member.
2) Be a current, active NEA-Topeka member.
3) Be planning to attend an accredited college or university within the next academic year.
4) Remain an active NEA-Topeka member throughout the course(s) and until funds are paid.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Roger Dirks and Cindy Capellari Future Minority Teacher Scholarship
A scholarship for Topeka Public Schools graduates majoring in elementary or secondary education.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Roxy Perez’ Legacy JROTC Memorial Scholarship
The Roxy Perez' Legacy JROTC Memorial Scholarship was established in 2024. It provides $250 of financial assistance, non-renewable, to one graduating JROTC senior who is planning to continue their education at a college/university/technical school.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Susan Guffey Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded to a Senior who has shown unusual dedication to Highland Park High School.
Online Application: Click Here
Susan K. Rogers Scholarship for Future Teachers
Retiring from Topeka Public Schools after a long and dedicated career, Dr. Susan Rogers established a scholarship for a graduating TPS senior or a current college student who graduated from TPS to encourage students to become educators.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
TWHS Class of ’67 Teaching Award
This annual award was created by TWHS classmates Dr. Carl McFarland, Ms. Cynthia Schmidt Heath, Dr. Judy Joss, Dr. Neal Satten, and Dr. David Reibstein. The purpose of the award is to present an annual cash award in recognition and honor of an outstanding TWHS teacher.
Packet: Click Here
Online Application: Click Here
Student Ballot: Click Here