Supporting Students

“You go to bat for people who are really trying hard. That was Tre.”

— Dr. Tisa Mason, FHSU President

Our Donors Inspire Students

20+ years of giving. Including FHSU in their estate. Crowdfunding. The ways that FHSU donors impact lives is endless.

 

More Impact Stories

Young FHSU entrepreneurs flourish in Hansen Hall

Fort Hays State University students Lincoln Myers and Tyler Preisser wake up each day inspired to create something new and exciting. As residents of the on-campus Dane G. Hansen Scholarship Hall, the pair have embraced new opportunities to grow,...

Dale and Sherry Chaffin give back to FHSU to support future educators

In the late 1960s, a curiosity ignited in Dale Chaffin when a young woman studying near a sunny window in the Fort Hays State University Memorial Union caught his eye. Little did he know that this woman, Sherry, would later become his beautiful...

Van Dorens remove barriers for students traveling abroad

Fort Hays State University alumni Dave and Cathy Van Doren have enriched their lives traveling the world. To help FHSU students do the same, the couple has established a scholarship to cover airfare costs for students interested in studying abroad....

Schmidt Foundation offering 5 full-ride scholarships at FHSU

It has been proven time and time again that hard work and dedication can change a student’s life. The Schmidt Foundation wants to be part of that change for Fort Hays State University students on their journey through higher education. Thanks to...

FHSU students express gratitude for donors

Over 250 current Fort Hays State University students stopped by the Robbins Center, home of the FHSU Foundation – the fundraising arm of the university, to enjoy a free lunch along with the opportunity to win scholarships on Wednesday....