AHS Athletic Scholarship

The Abilene High School Sthletic Scholarship recognizes the achievements of athletics, scholarship and positive contributions to the team, school, and community.

The Spring 2026 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

AHS Senior Cowboy Statue Art/Design Scholarship

This scholarship is in recognition of the tremendous talent of AHS Alumni Mr. Jason Lahr and Mr. Donald Knauss in designing the AHS Cowboy Statue at the Abilene High School.

This scholarship will be awarded to someone seeking a career in art or design which can encompass fields such as engineering, architecture, and teaching.

The Spring 2026 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Carl and Arloyene Humpert Senior Scholarship

Carl and Arloyene Humpert grew to adulthood in Dickinson County.  They had a very successful farming venture in Nebraska and returned to this area to be close to family during retirement.  They had no children of their own, but believed in the importance of investing in the future of our youth.  They established this Humpert Scholarship to be awarded to Abilene High School graduates.  

The Spring 2026 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Don Meeker Scholarship

Don Meeker was born Sept. 25, 1939 in Abilene, the son of James Roy and Mabel Meeker.  He grew up in the Talmage area and attended local schools.  After graduation he attended Kansas State University.

Mr. Meeker was disabled in a farming accident in 1959.  He made his home in Abilene and worked for Memorial Hospital and United Way.  Mr. Meeker passed away in 2000 and his estate made a generous contribution to the Abilene Public Schools Endowment Association which made this scholarship possible.  Mr. Meeker was very interested and supportive of the community.  This scholarship continues his support by helping graduates of the community further their education.

The Spring 2026 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Karl Heins Glatt Senior Scholarship

Karl Heins Glatt was employed by AT&T until his retirement.  He was the son of Oren & Harriett Glatt of Abilene.  This scholarship was established in memory of Karl Heins Glatt who was a graduate of Abilene High School and Washburn University to recognize an AHS Senior who has demonstrated community service and declared a major or goal.  Preference will be given to vocational school applicants.

The Spring 2026 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Thayer Family Scholarship

The Thayer Family scholarship was established by Linda Thayer and Charles Thayer in memory of their parents Dr. Bruce and Neoma Thayer.  Linda and Charles graduated from Abilene High School and their education has served them well.  They want to recognize an AHS graduating student who demonstrates her/his ability to think and write about their educational and career goals.

The Spring 2026 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.

Thompson DK Co Council on Alcohol & other Drugs Scholarship

Dickinson County Council's main focus for 20 plus years was to help families with direct services.  When the council was dissolved, they wanted that legacy to continue.  What better way than to help young people further their education.  Applicants must be an Abilene, KS high school senior.

The Spring 2026 application is now closed and scholarship recipients will be contacted soon.