The Decarsky Foundation, a private foundation established in 2007 by Tomp and Vicki Decarsky, has long been committed to supporting our community, with a primary focus on providing educational scholarships.
The Decarsky Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to a Derby High School graduating senior who has maintained a 2.75 grade point average, demonstrates a sincere affinity for entrepreneurship and a free enterprise system, has been engaged in at least some level of gainful employment during high school and will attend a post-secondary institution of higher learning located in the state of Kansas. This scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient meets the performance criteria set by the DHS Selection Committee. Recipients must enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 while attending a college or university.
Honoring Bonnie Sweet Walsh
Bonnie Sweet Walsh graduated from Derby High School in 1963. Later in life, Bonnie stated that she most likely would not have been financially able to pursue a post-secondary education had not a DHS counselor advised her that a scholarship could be made available at Wichita State University. After graduating from WSU with a BS Degree in Education, Bonnie pursued graduate studies at the University of Colorado, UC Berkeley, and Golden Gate University. Bonnie’s career has included many assignments in accounting, financial services, and business consulting. She is presently serving as Controller for The Stupski Foundation, a $90 million private foundation focused on transforming our public education system so that all students are prepared for college, career, and meaningful lives.