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Ad Astra Books & Coffee House is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Cash Hollistah Scholarship. Named in honor of Salina rapper, DJ, poet, and community leader Cash Hollistah, this $2,000 scholarship celebrates creativity and community engagement by supporting graduating seniors in Central Kansas who demonstrate excellence in the arts and community enrichment.
Cash Hollistah is widely recognized for his dedication to fostering creativity and supporting his community. Inspired by a transformative creative writing class during his sophomore year of high school, Hollistah has devoted his life to the arts and community building.
Over the years, Hollistah has organized events such as battle rap competitions, art exhibits, open-mic poetry nights, and community block parties, earning admiration for his leadership and contributions to Salina’s cultural landscape. Hollistah currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame.
In his honor, Ad Astra Books & Coffee House, home to the popular “ONEMiC” event series, established the Cash Hollistah Scholarship to support the next generation of artists and community leaders.
Scholarship Details
The $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior in one of the following counties: Saline, McPherson, Ottawa, Ellsworth, Dickinson, Lincoln, Mitchell, Geary, Morris, Cloud, Clay, Marion, Rice, and Reno. Applicants must meet academic requirements and plan to attend an institution of higher education in the fall of 2025.
Criteria for Selection
Applicants will be evaluated based on:
Community involvement (30%)
Potential for community contribution (30%)
Creativity of the application (20%)
Letters of recommendation from academic advisors, mentors, or community members (20%)
Applicants must submit a creative project in their chosen medium (e.g., video, poem, song, or art piece) that highlights their passion for the arts and their commitment to their community. Additionally, students must complete an application form, answer essay questions (100 words or less), and provide at least two letters of recommendation.
How to Apply
Applications are available at thecashscholarship.org. All materials must be postmarked by March 31, 2025, and the recipient will be notified by May 1, 2025.
For more information, please contact Tammy Jarvis at [email protected].
About Ad Astra Books & Coffee House
Ad Astra Books & Coffee House is a locally owned hub for literature, art, and community connection in Salina, Kansas. Dedicated to inspiring creativity and supporting local talent, Ad Astra is proud to present the Cash Hollistah Scholarship to foster the next generation of artists and leaders in Central Kansas.
Organizations interested in sharing information about scholarship applications can send news releases to [email protected].