Edwin T Pyle Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by McPherson County Community Foundation
Pyle Law Scholarship — $1,000 annually
Overview
Pyle Law recognizes the financial strain that college and post-secondary training can place on students and their families. To help, we award a $1,000 scholarship each year to a McPherson County High School graduate who is entering a trade program at a vocational or technical school.
Application deadline
Applications must be received by February 15 of each year.
Eligibility
- Graduate of a McPherson County high school
- Intending to pursue vocational or technical training (trades)
About Edwin T. Pyle
This scholarship honors my grandfather, Edwin T. Pyle, who was born August 21, 1924, in Beloit, Kansas. He was the third of four children of Reverend John T. Pyle and Harriet A. Pyle. During his childhood the family moved around Kansas while his father served as a pastor and conference superintendent in the Free Methodist Church. Edwin excelled in football and basketball in high school and later played basketball at the University of Kansas.
He attended Central College and joined the U.S. Navy V-12 program at KU, serving as an ensign on active duty during World War II. While in service he met and married Alice V. Hills; they had three sons: Tom (my father), John, and Bill. Edwin later married Reva S. Alleman, and they had a daughter, Patty.
After his honorable discharge, Edwin settled in McPherson, Kansas, where he founded Pyle Construction. Over the years he launched and operated numerous businesses, including gas stations, supply companies, motels, restaurants, a skating rink, and a bowling alley.
A personal note
I worked for Grandpa Ed each summer from age 12 through 21, performing many roles — sweeping, mud-tending, roofing, apprenticing in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, general labor, and more. He instilled in me a deep respect for hard work and humility. I am proud to continue his legacy through this scholarship.
About Pyle Law
At Pyle Law, our attorney is dedicated to helping clients pursue justice with efficiency, compassion, and professionalism from their first visit until their matter is resolved. Serving the Kansas area, our firm has assisted hundreds of individuals and families.
Free, confidential consultations
If you believe you need a Kansas lawyer or would like to learn about our services, ask a question, or schedule a private meeting, please call us at 620-448-1872. All consultations are free and confidential.
Thank you, and best of luck to all applicants.