The primary purpose of the Kansas Disc Sports Scholarship Foundation is to provide financial assistance to Kansas’ disc sports athletes in the form of a scholarship to a graduate of a Kansas High School for further education at a University, College, or Trade School located in the State of Kansas. The scholarship is awarded based on the individual’s Disc Sports merit, whether that is in Disc Golf, Ultimate, or some other form of flying disc play. Financial need is a secondary consideration.
The Kansas Disc Sport Scholarship Foundation is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization founded in 2004 to provide select disc sports players of all disciplines who were graduating from a Kansas High School with financial assistance to attend post-secondary institutions of higher learning within the state.
In 2015, the scholarship was opened up to existing college students with the ability to apply over multiple years. KDSSF is a 501c3 Organization. Our fundraising takes many forms. You can see a list of past KDSSF Scholarship Recipients here.
Kansas Disc Sport Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors:
All of the Board of Directors were born and raised in the state of Kansas, but a couple of them now reside outside the state.
Bill Paulson, President since 2004, Valley Center, KS
Jeff Priest, Vice President since 2004, Rose Hill, KS
Bob Decker, Treasurer since 2004, Wichita, KS
Mike Holman, Director since 2004, Columbus, KS
Bruce Hudson, Director since 2020, Lawrence, KS
Chris Mattison, Director since 2020, Hutchinson, KS
Joe Hedges Director since 2020, Winfield, KS
Rich Smith, Director since 2022, Kansas City, KS
Dennis Vahsholtz, Director since 2022 , Herington, KS
Hal Kurz, Director since 2022, Kansas City, KS
Darren Bottom, Director since 2024, Little River, KS