In 2016, the Central Kansas Catbackers created a scholarship program for local students that plan to attend Kansas State University as freshmen in the fall. The committee awards five  $1,000 scholarships each year. The following five recipients of the 2025-2026 Central Kansas Catbacker Scholarship are:

• Heidi Brauer graduate of Ellinwood High School. Heidi is the daughter of Alan and Kara Brauer. Heidi will pursue a degree in History.

• Nathan Hammeke graduate of Ellinwood High School. Nathan is the son of Mathew and Amy Hammeke. Nathan will pursue a degree in Milling Science.

• Reese King graduate of Great Bend High School. Reese is the daughter of Ted and Hillary King. Reese will pursue a degree in Biology.

• Josephine Mazouch graduate of Great Bend High School. Josephine is the daughter of Stephen Mazouch and Shawn and Teresa Powelson. Josephine will pursue a degree in Kinesiology.

• Jason Robinson graduate of Hoisington High School. Jason is the son of Crista Robinson. Jason will pursue a degree in Geology.