GCCC Endowment Association to Host 48th Annual Scholarship Auction April 10th
[Garden City, KS] February 3, 2026 -- The Garden City Community College Endowment Association will host its 48th Annual Scholarship Auction on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Finney County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with the auction officially beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Proudly presented by Commerce Bank, this year’s theme, A Night to Shine, celebrates the bright students at Garden City Community College and the life-changing impact of scholarships on their educational journeys.
The evening will feature both live and silent auctions, as well as a cash raffle. A catered dinner by John Ross & Co. is included with the $50 admission wristband per person and will feature a Tri-Tip Carving Station, along with additional menu items. Guests may enhance their experience by adding a Drink Ticket for $20 per person, which includes unlimited adult beverages throughout the evening.
Reserved tables for eight guests are available for $550 and are ideal for groups or businesses. Each reserved table package includes eight admission wristbands and eight drink tickets.
Following the auction, guests are invited to stay and continue the celebration with After Hours with Elite Construction Group, featuring DJ Bobby Wild, dancing, and a cash bar.
“This event plays a vital role in expanding access to higher education for our students,” said Scott Kedrowski, GCCC Dean of Advancement and Alumni Relations. “The generosity of our community helps make college more attainable and directly supports students as they work toward their academic and career goals.”
Proceeds from the Scholarship Auction directly support student scholarships through the GCCC Endowment Association, helping students pursue higher education and achieve their academic and career goals.
Admission wristbands, drink tickets, and reserved tables may be purchased online at www.gcccendowment.com, at the GCCC Endowment Office, or through Endowment Board members. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
All wristbands and tickets must be picked up prior to the event at the GCCC Endowment Association Office, located on the second floor of the Student & Community Services Center (801 Campus Drive). Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For more information about the 48th Annual Scholarship Auction, visit www.gcccendowment.com, call 620-276-0412, or email endowment@gcccks.edu.
About the GCCC Endowment Association
The GCCC Endowment Association is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to aid, foster, and promote the development and welfare of Garden City Community College, and the education and welfare of its students, faculty, and alumni.
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