AMY DETERDING KEENY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2026 GUIDELINES
Deadline for submission: March 1st
About Amy
Amy Deterding Keeny was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, and friend. Her life was marked by deep compassion and unwavering support for those around her. Sadly, Amy left this world too soon on Monday, October 11, 2021, at the age of 57, following a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Amy was born on January 21, 1964, to Max and Shirley (Kubik) Deterding. She grew up in Turon, Kansas, where she attended Fairfield High School. Amy’s pursuit of higher education led her to the University of Kansas, where she established many life-long friendships and met her future husband, Mark Keeny. She cherished her time at KU, especially her involvement in the Delta Gamma sorority.
Family and Community
After marrying in 1986, Amy and Mark moved to Kingman in 1995. Amy was a devoted mother to Sarah and Sam, consistently supporting them in all their activities. She built strong relationships within the Kingman community, volunteering with various organizations and serving as a substitute teacher at Kingman High School.
The scholarship established in Amy’s name honors her enduring appreciation for education and dedication to community volunteerism. It serves as a lasting tribute to her positive influence and commitment to helping others.
Scholarship Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior of Kingman High School or Fairfield High School (one scholarship awarded to each school for the fall semester after graduation).
- Must have GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must participate in extracurricular activities (example: music, sports, or church).
- Must include work history.
- Must participate in community service or volunteer activities.
- Financial need is not a requirement but a consideration.
- *Of the two required recommendation letters below, bonus points if it is from a substitute teacher.
South Central Community Foundation Requirements:
1. Must upload two letters of recommendation.
A. School teacher (any subject)
B. Community member (someone who knows you outside of school)
2. Must upload ACT/SAT scores.
3. Must upload high school transcript or if a current college student must upload college transcript.
Failure to complete any of these requirements will disqualify your application from consideration.
Questions: contact SCCF at hannah@sccfks.org or (620) 672-7929