PATRICIA "PAT" DIXON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
2026 GUIDELINES
Deadline for submission: March 1st
About Pat
Pat Dixon was an accomplished musician from Kingman. She taught for 23 years as the K-8 Music Teacher in the Kingman Schools, and served as the Music Director at the Kingman Methodist Church for 40 years.
She was honored to direct numerous students at State Honor Choir, and in competition her school choirs regularly received highest marks.
As the Church Music Director, she conducted the Chancel Choir, Children's Choir, and several Community Choirs. Her Children's Choirs performed numerous times at state wide concerts and conferences. They also performed on a Christmas Eve radio broadcast on a Wichita radio station. Through the years, several hundred students were members of the Church Children's Choir.
Pat was an accomplished pianist, and also a member of a musical trio, the Grace Notes. The Grace Notes performed for many local groups and recorded a CD of their "greatest hits".
Pat graduated from Decatur County High School and Wichita State University. She unexpectedly passed away on August 24, 2024.
Her husband Lance, and children Tyler, Ben, and Anna established this scholarship to further music education.
Scholarship Requirements:
1. Must be a current or former graduate of Kingman High School.*
A. *OR taught by Mrs. Pat Dixon at least one year.
B. *OR applicant was directed by Mrs. Pat Dixon in Kingman United Methodist Church Children's Choir at least one year.
2. Involved in extracurricular activities.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Financial need is a priority of this scholarship.
5. Attending a Community College or four year University to major in Music Performance or Music Performance or Music Education.
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