SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
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Below is a snapshot of the scholarships you can find on this website for Mission Valley High School.:
Listed below are many, many resources/websites of upcoming scholarship opportunities mainly for Juniors and Seniors, but some are even for Sophomores!
Kansas Board of Regents Scholarships and Grants
The dates shown in bold are the deadline dates for each scholarship opportunity.
Opens up in October 2023
Kansas Promise Act Scholarship - The Kansas Promise Scholarship Act provides service scholarships for students to attend Kansas community colleges and Kansas technical colleges in specific fields of study.
Kansas Promise Scholarship Act Information
Kansas Promise Scholarship FAQs
New and renewal applications for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 are available online at https://sfa.kansasregents.org/login.jsp
National Honor Society Scholarships - https://www.nhs.us/students/the-nhs-scholarship/
October 2, 2023
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 35th class in 2023, the Foundation has provided over 6,750 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $81 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2024 application will be available August 1-October 2, 2023, for students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
Currently enrolled high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2023-2024 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award; individuals who have already graduated from high school are not eligible)
U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
Expecting to receive high school diploma during current academic year
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
Able to verify a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework
Applicants may not be:
Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.
Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries.
International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools)
High school graduates
Temporary residents
October 15, 2023
The Kansas Buffalo Association is offering a $1000 scholarship to a high school senior or first-year college freshman who is involved in raising bison and/or is planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field.
The KBA invites interested applicants to complete an application, provide one letter of reference and submit a 500-word essay explaining why they have chosen agriculture as their field of study and why the selection committee should choose them to receive the KBA scholarship.
KBA members may act as sponsors to qualify family, friends or a member of a local school or county ag-related organization (FFA, 4H, etc.) for this scholarship. The KBA website has a membership list to help applicants find a member in their area, and call, email or stop in for a visit to ask whether he/she would be willing to sponsor them. While a sponsor is not required, it is strongly recommended as an indication of the applicant's interest in the industry.
Either the recipient or his/her designate must be present to accept the scholarship and have a picture taken with representatives from the sponsoring organization.
The successful applicant will be notified by mid-November. Questions? Please contact Kevin Leslie at 913-957-4687 or e-mail KevinELeslie@gmail.com.
Click here for the application
October 16, 2023
PSAT/NMSQT specific scholarship.. the better you do on the PSAT, the better chance you have at receiving a scholarship through this program:
https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/interior.aspx?sid=1758&gid=2&pgid=424
https://nationalmerit.imodules.com/s/1758/images/gid2/editor/answer_sheet.jpg
OPENS UP November 14, 2023
Foundation for Rural Service Scholarships: website and applications found here: https://www.frs.org/programs/youth-programs/scholarships
OPENS UP November 15, 2023
https://www.legion.org/scholarships - 4 different scholarships to choose from, review each one for qualifications, can be up to $20,000 each year
November 5, 2023
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm - Most Valuable Student Scholarship - $4,000 - $50,000
December 1, 2023
HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ - up to $25,000 many different scholarships available
click on these two links for a brochure and more information:
HAGAN SCHOLARSHIPS
https://haganscholarships.org/ - for rural students, up to $6,000 each semester for eight consecutive semesters
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must attend an Eligible Public High School.
Must be a student in the 2020 high school graduating class.
Must have achieved a high school CGPA of 3.75 or higher.
Must have scored 24 or higher on the ACT (Composite Score) or 1,150 on the SAT.
Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the first semester following high school graduation.
Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of college; from August 2019 to August 2020.
Must complete the FAFSA in 2019 using 2018 tax return information; the EFC must not exceed $6,500.
Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.
December 2023
K-State Land Grant Promise (FAFSA Submission Priority Date is 12/1/2022). Go here for more details: Land Grant Promise Website
https://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship - More information comes out in December 2021, the Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers scholarships to reward students who have demonstrated quality leadership during their high school years. Four $500 awards available.
December 17, 2023
http://www.acaciaksstate.org – Acacia Fraternity at Kansas State University. Scholarship for young men attending K-State, but are NOT dependent on membership to the fraternity. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenXK73bLfWm3krXe1i64CR4KiO0IIi9eQTtgbWKrShALYkAA/viewform
December 20, 2023
https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm - A $1,000 Scholarship For Those Affected By Auto Accidents
December 31, 2023 (September 17, 2023 opens up)
http://www.yesforliberty.org/scholarship.cfm - as high as $3,500.00
http://www.yesforliberty.org/pdf/Yes-for-Liberty-Scholarship-Instructions.pdf
Opens in January 2024
WP BEVERAGES - PEPSI COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
WP Beverages is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of high school seniors and college undergraduates through the annual Pepsi Community Scholarship Fund. The purpose of the Pepsi Community Scholarship is to reward individuals who are passionate about creating a better future by recognizing student leadership and citizenship, as well as school and community involvement. Ten individuals throughout the communities WP Beverages serves will be selected by the Dickinson Area Community Foundation to receive a $1,000 one-time scholarship award. As part of our commitment to education, five graduating seniors or college undergraduates who are either a dependent of a WP Beverages employee or are a part-time or seasonal employee of WP Beverages will also be eligible to receive a $1,000 one-time scholarship. The scholarship is currently closed, please check back in early 2024.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION WEBSITE
January 10, 2024
https://www.kllscholarshipfund.org/scholarship - $2,000 annual, renewable up to 4 years – For children who have lost their parents due to cancer
January 12, 2024
Bluestem Electric Cooperative will again be awarding 10 scholarships to students whose parents/guardians are Bluestem consumer-members. Six (6) $1,000 scholarships and four (4) $750 scholarships.
The link to the online scholarship application is below as well as a few tips for you to share with your students.
Bluestem Electric Cooperative Online Scholarship Application
Tips for a successful application:
Download the Neighbors Serving Neighbors booklet prior to beginning the application. (You'll be tested on it.)
Have two (2) reference letters saved and ready for upload prior to beginning the application. (One from someone within your school and one from someone outside your school.)
Do your best on the Neighbors Serving Neighbors test. It is graded and getting more than one or two questions wrong can potentially eliminate you from consideration.
January 14, 2024
2023-24 KSDE AEOP SCHOLARSHIP NOW AVAILABLE
Applications are now available for the Kansas State Department of Education Association of Educational Office Professionals (KSDE AEOP) Margaret Van Horn Scholarship. Each year the association offers a scholarship to a Kansas student. The scholarship program is open to current Kansas High School, College, and/or Technical School students. Applicant must intend to continue his/her education in an education or business-related program. Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of nine semester hours (at least half-time). Enrollment must be in an accredited post-secondary educational facility within the state of Kansas.
The scholarship award of $300 is offered for the purchase of books, payment of fees or tuition, purchase of supplies, or other academic expenses.
Emphasis for selection of the recipient will be based on the scholarship application, initiative exhibited, character shown, and/or other factors supporting his/her candidacy.
The completed application, with original signature and enclosures, must be postmarked by January 14, 2023.
The 2024 application can be found on their website: www.ksde.org/AEOP.
For more information or to submit applications by email, please contact any of the following committee members:
Kelli Byrne
785-291-3097
Josie McClendon
785-296-5608
Renee Brant
785-296-7077
OPENS UP IN JANUARY 2024
https://coolidgescholars.org/apply/ - The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited American college or university. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.
OPENS UP IN FEBRUARY 2024
http://www.kcceoa.org/scholarship/ - The Kansas County Clerks' and Election Officials' Association awards scholarships annually to Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores, provided they carry a minimum 3.0 GPA.
February 1, 2024
Applications for three scholarships, in the amount of $1,600 each, are being accepted by DELTA THETA CHI SORORITY, a national non-collegiate educational sorority.
Requirements call for all of the applicants to reside in the United States, or a Territory of the United States, and have the following: a high scholastic average, evidence of financial need, currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college, and submit an application form, with attachments as specified by the National Executive Council, which are listed on the application. These scholarships are awarded annually to students of promise and distinction.
All applications must be completed and postmarked by February 1, 2023 in order for the winning applicants to be notified by May 2023. You can obtain an application from this Scholarship page, deltathetachi.org. All applications must be submitted through a chapter of Delta Theta Chi Sorority, see which chapter representative you need to contact below.
Members:
See chart below to send an email to one of the representatives. Please check your Delta Theta Chi roster for personal address and telephone information for the individuals listed.
Potential Applicants:
To find out more about how to apply for one of our Scholarships, please follow the instructions posted above on this Scholarship page. If you have questions at that time, please determine which Province you live in (using the map below) and contact the Committee Representative associated with the Province, in which you live.
All applications must be submitted through a local Delta Theta Chi Chapter. If you do not know a chapter in your area, please reference the map email the Committee Representative listed below.
Email any questions about Scholar, to our National Scholarship Chair: kammerkh@muohio.edu
Click here for National Scholarship Application
Click here for National Scholarship Important Information
Click here for National Scholarship Donation Form
Click here for Members only National Scholarship Application
National Scholarship Committee
Click HERE for letter of explanation
ESA Foundation
The applications for the ESA Foundation scholarships are all on line. On this site, the student will find the process of applying. Some of the scholarships are State specific, some are major specific, and there are some that are general scholarships. The student is asked for some information to help narrow down the possibilities. This site also has the contact information for the overall Scholarship Chairperson, Kathy Loyd
https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/Archive/Scholarships/scholarships/how-to-apply
Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors (KCAED) – Four annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each ($500/semester) to up to four full-time students attending a vocational/technical school and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair. See Mr. Hancock for the application and eligibility requirements
The Above and Beyond Scholarship: https://www.azuracu.com/Promotions/Scholarship.aspx - Azura Credit Union believes in going above and beyond for our community, that is why we are offering two scholarship opportunities:
This scholarship is open to those eligible applicants seeking a degree at a college, university, technical or vocational school.
Diane Wright Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is open to those eligible applicants seeking a degree in the Educational field.
Applications are being accepted till February 1, 2023. Scholarship recipients will be awarded a onetime $1,000 scholarship in March 2023.
Eligible applicants include:
Azura Credit Union Members or those with an immediate family member with an Azura account
Membership effective date must be prior to December 2018
Applicants will be attending an accredited higher education institute within the state of Kansas
Applicants should be classified as one or more of the following:
A high school senior graduating in 2023
A current or future university college student.
A current or future vocational or technical institute student
Both traditional and non-traditional students are encouraged to apply
February 10, 2024
American Legion is once again holding its annual Oratorical Contest
This contest is open to students in grades 9-12, and awards the winners scholarship money. Department level $150.00 - $1,000.00, and at the National level $2,000.00 - $25,000.00.
Any student interested in participating in this contest will need to complete a contest entry form at least 2 weeks prior to the District Contest. The District Contest for your area is scheduled to be held on 25 February 2023 in Manhattan, Kansas. The location is the American Legion Post 17, 114 McCall Road Manhattan, KS 66502.
I have attached a copy of the contest entry form for your convenience.
For more information on this contest, you can visit the Kansas American Legion website at Kansaslegion.org, search programs, and select Oratorical Contest. Or, you may contact your District Oratorical Chairman, Carol Zeitvogel at (701) 610-1107 or carolzeitvogel@gmail.com.
Respectfully,
Carol A. Zeitvogel
District IV
Oratorical Chairman
QUALIFICATIONS:
U.S. Citizen or Resident under 20 years of age by time of the National Contest
Prepared Oration: Written on some aspect of the Constitution with emphasis on a citizen’s duties and obligation to our government.
Quotations must always be indicated as such; when more than 10 words in length.
Props are not permitted nor is digital or electronic equipment.
Each contestant will be required to present two orations. One will be a prepared oration on the above topic. The second will be an assigned topic that will be given to contestants after they have given their prepared oration. See attached enclosure for the assigned topics for 2023.
Presentation of the prepared oration must be no less than 8 minutes and no more than 10 minutes.
Presentation of the assigned topic must be no less than 3 minutes and no more than 5 minutes.
Approximately 5 minutes prior to the assigned discourse, the first contestant will be informed of the topic. As each contestant completes their prepared oration they will be informed of the assigned topic as well.
Appropriate business attire should be worn for the contest. (No uniforms or awards)
click HERE for the application form
February 10, 2024
Walter Byers Scholarship (approx $1,000)
Mr. Walter Byers, the first executive director of the NCAA and a long time rancher from the Emmett, Kansas area, left a scholarship for Kansas high school graduates. Applicants must graduate from a high school in Pottawatomie, Wabaunsee, Jackson, or Nemaha counties, and have a 3.0 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship may be renewed through college as long as the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average, and can extend to post graduate studies in a field other than law or veterinary medicine. The recipient must have been a Kansas resident for a least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship. The scholarship can be used to attend any college or university in the United States. Special consideration will be given to applicants with financial need. Students attending a high school in Jackson or Nemaha Counties, click here to apply: Walter Byers Scholarship Application Students attending schools in Pottawatomie or Wabaunsee counties see the application list at the bottom of this page.
Criteria
Available to a high school senior from Jackson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie or Wabaunsee counties
The applicant must be a Kansas resident for at least four years prior to receipt of the scholarship
Grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.0 GPA must be maintained in college for renewal)
Evidence of financial need required
Edward Phillips Memorial Scholarship (approx. $1000)
This scholarship for non-traditional students will be awarded in memory of Ed Phillips (1953-2013). Ed grew up as one of 13 children on a farm in Valley Falls, Kansas. In the Phillips family, education was revered for each child; its importance was one of the core values of their family. Ed earned a Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in Agricultural Education, thus combining two of his loves. Shortly after he began teaching at St. George High School he was diagnosed with a large benign spinal cord tumor, removal of which left him an incomplete quadriplegic. His personal bravery and determination didn’t let paralysis stop him. Because this was prior to the Americans With Disabilities Act, he was not allowed to teach agriculture as a disabled person. Undaunted, he went back to graduate school at Kansas State University and began working at the Kaw Valley State Bank in Wamego, Kansas. He eventually served on their Board of Directors and retired as the Senior Vice President and Chairman of the Mortgage Loan Department. His wife, Mary Alice, and eleven children carry on Ed’s perseverance and devotion to education. Ed began his college education sure that the traditional student path would be his. Life changed that! His family and friends would like this scholarship to assist someone facing a challenge in life to study something new and change the trajectory of their own life as Ed did. Click here to apply: Edward Phillips Memorial Scholarship Application
Kaw Valley State Bank Employee Scholarship (approx. three $250)
The employees of Kaw Valley State Bank have established a scholarship fund to assist students attending schools in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties and Clifton-Clyde high school
Criteria
Available to a high school senior from Pottawatomie or Wabaunsee counties, and Clifton-Clyde high school.
The recipient shall be enrolled in any accredited two or four year post secondary institution.
Special consideration shall be given to a family member of an employee of Kaw Valley State Bank.
Special consideration shall be given to any student who shows leadership within their school by being part of a club or civic group.
BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE
https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/?utm_source=NEWSLETTER&utm_medium=EMAIL&utm_campaign=GENERAL&utm_term=GENERIC - "We the Students" Essay - What are the essential qualities of a citizen in your community in the 21st century America?
This year we are asking you to dig deep and make your scholarship essay personal. A citizen comes in many shapes and sizes. Some serve their community by voting and participating in political events. Others serve through entrepreneurship or philanthropy. We want to know what you think makes a good citizen in your community. We encourage you to bring emotion, creativity, specific examples (including current events), and well-researched facts into what you write. A good essay will demonstrate how citizenship is not an abstract idea, but is, in fact, action inspired by constitutional principles. We can’t wait to see what citizenship looks like in your community!
1st Place – $5,000 and a scholarship to our 2022 Constitutional Academy in Washington, DC
Runners Up – Six prizes at $1,250 each
Honorable Mentions – Eight prizes at $500 each
February 15, 2024
https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/afa-teens/scholarship-contest/ - Alzheimer’s Foundation of American 2022 Teen Scholarship Essay Contest - $500 and up to $5,000 in scholarship money available.
http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/ - National Co-op Scholarship, many awards available – see website for eligibility and application information
https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships - The NSDAR awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of degrees in diverse disciplines including history, law, nursing, and education. Two Scholarships, one is $5,000 annually
https://www.gpacac.net/scholarships – Great Plains Association of College Admission Counselors - varying amounts, 3 scholarships available.
The Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities promotes bringing the buildings and grounds profession to a greater height of knowledge and professionalism. To that end, KADPF has established a scholarship fund and will award seven $3,000 academic scholarships and three $3,000 technical scholarships to qualifying students. These scholarships are available only to graduating seniors of non-instructional support staff who wish to continue their education at the college level or technical school. The students must be residents of Kansas, graduate from a Kansas high school and plan to attend a Kansas College or technical school. Only children whose parent or legal guardian is actively employed in a K-12 or secondary education institution and engaged in a buildings and grounds, food service or transportation position shall be eligible for these scholarships. It is the responsibility of the school to submit their best applications for competition.
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION
March 1, 2024
Dover Community Foundation Scholarships – High school graduates with ties to the Dover community who will be attending any accredited college, university, community college or technical college in the Fall of 2019 may apply. Previous Dover Community Foundation scholarship recipients may reapply. Dollar amount of the awards vary---multiple applicants will receive an award. Students must maintain a 2.0 gpa in order to receive a renewal.
click here for the application and requirements
Richard Johnston Memorial Scholarship - $500 awarded to one Mission Valley senior – See Mr. Hancock for application and eligibility or click here for the application and requirements
- https://www.kfb.org/Foundation-for-Agriculture/Scholarships - Kansas Farm Bureau – multiple scholarships at varying amounts
- https://eangks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/KNG-Foundation-Scholarship-Application.pdf - Kansas National Guard Scholarship - Each year, members of the Foundation will make scholarship determinations based on the requirements below and reward scholarships in increments of $1,000 each up to a total of five scholarships.
- https://www.evergy.com/community/scholarship-opportunities - We are happy to announce that Evergy will once again be offering CRAFT SCHOLARSHIPS this year for students interested in line work (electric power and distribution) or wind energy! These scholarships are valued at $3,000 each per year and renewable for 1 additional year. Interested students are encouraged to apply.
Please share the attached flier with your high school seniors. Interested students will need to visit our company website and click on the scholarship link under our community tab to complete the first application. The direct link is as follows: https://www.evergy.com/community/scholarship-opportunities . A separate Ellis Foundation application will also be required, and information on how to complete this application will be forthcoming after the first application has been submitted. Deadline to apply is March 1, 2023.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me or Bridget Fitzwater with the Ellis Foundation (bridget@theellisfoundation.org). The Ellis Foundation works directly with us, and is our scholarship administrator.
- KANSAS GRAIN AND FEED LINK - The Kansas Grain and Feed Association will award the following scholarships for the 2021-22 school year on the basis of merit:
1 – $500 Dub and Inez Johnson Memorial Scholarship ($250 each semester)
4 – $1,000 KGFA Scholarships ($500 each semester)
14 – $1,500 KGFA Scholarships ($750 each semester)
REQUIREMENTS
Graduating Kansas high-school seniors self-starters, excellent academic credentials, good school and community citizens, strong desire to continue their education p
lanning to attend any Kansas 4-year university, community college or vo-technical school
- https://www.ksagretailers.org/about/scholarship-program/ -
The Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association will award the following scholarships for the 2022-23 school year on the basis of merit to any high school or current undergraduate student:
1 – $500 JIM LEE MEMORIAL AGRIBUSINESS/AGRONOMY SCHOLARSHIP
6 – $1,500 AGRIBUSINESS/AGRONOMY SCHOLARSHIPS
Click here for the .pdf application
For more information contact:
Trae Green
(785) 234-0463
trae@kansasag.org
- https://tortoiseadvisors.com/scholarship/ - The Tortoise Young Entrepreneurs Scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors and college students who have demonstrated an interest in entrepreneurship. The scholarship is sponsored by Tortoise Capital Advisors and aims to foster entrepreneurship among today’s youth. At Tortoise, we are proud of our firm’s entrepreneurial culture and are passionate about helping the next generation of entrepreneurs. Details on the scholarship are below. A flyer is attached for your convenience.
Awards:
We will award three, non-renewable scholarships:
First Place: $3,000
Second Place: $2,000
Third Place: $1,000
Eligibility:
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be a permanent resident of the United States who is enrolled or plans to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study towards a bachelor’s degree, or;
Be a non-resident of the United States who is enrolled or plans to enroll as a full-time student in a four-year bachelor’s program or graduate program at an accredited university or college, and;
Have a recommended minimum 3.3 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) and minimum ACT score of 24 or SAT score of 1680 (includes writing section).
SkillsUSA
The mission of SkillsUSA Kansas is to empower its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and
responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce
through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills
grounded in academics.
GENERAL INFORMATION
To assist students who are pursuing career technical goals, SkillsUSA Kansas will award a maximum of six
(6) scholarships per year. Each scholarship is a one-time award: Two (2) Bronze Level Award of $300.00;
Two (2) Silver Level Awards of $500; and Two (2) Gold Level Awards of $750. Scholarships are for high
school junior or senior members and post-secondary members.
Click here for the application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-JgmM4-qguIa0pJT...
True Blue KSHSAA Scholarship Application Process
Purpose
In partnership with Capital Federal Savings, the KSHSAA will award True Blue Scholarships intended to support Kansas High School graduates in postsecondary efforts. This one-time scholarship is for students graduating during the 2021-22 school year. These funds will be made payable to a two-year or four-year accredited college, university or technical school in the name of the selected student. Awards are non-renewable, one-time scholarships in the amount of $2000 provided for a student in each activity administered by the -KSHSAA. Funds for these scholarships are possible through the partnership between Capitol Federal Savings and the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Eligibility
Students must be seniors attending and graduating from a member school of the Kansas State High School Activities Association during the 2021-22 school year and have rostered in the activity chosen below their senior year. They must be considered as students in good standing as confirmed by their building principal. Students must enroll and attend a post-secondary institution of their choice as a full-time student within two years of graduation of graduation. Applicants must be in their final semester of high school.
click here for the application
March 8, 2024
The annual BBB Student of Integrity Awards program is sponsored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Foundation.These scholarships were established to honor the memory of Mr. Scott Mecham who served as BBB president from 1991 until January 2006.
Twelve $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who reside in the geographic area served by the BBB - Metro Omaha/Southwest Iowa, Metro Lincoln/Greater Nebraska, South Dakota and The Kansas Plains.
All high schools located in the BBB's service area are invited to identify students of integrity that are high school seniors. The Student of Integrity Award scholarships are not based on ethnicity or grade point average. These awards recognize students that personify values, leadership and integrity.
For more information, please contact BBB Communications Director Margo Riekes at 402-898-8526 or 800-649-6814 #8526.
https://www.bbb.org/nebraska/for-businesses/programs-services/bbb-awards-pages/student-of-integrity-award-scholarships - Twelve $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who reside in the geographic area served by the BBB - Metro Omaha/Southwest Iowa, Metro Lincoln/Greater Nebraska, South Dakota and The Kansas Plains.
Click on links for application guide, application form and recommendation form.
March 15, 2024 - (opens up December 1, 2023)
Kansas Masonic Foundation
https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/ - varying amounts
The Kansas Contractors Association is offering a minimum $2,000 scholarship -
for any student enrolled in a construction management, construction science, construction engineering technology or related field of study at an accredited Kansas university, community college or technical college.
Application is HERE
**Juniors Only** HORATIO ALGER $25,000 (opens up 12/1/22 - deadline 3/15/23)
The Association awards scholarships each year to 105 National Scholars in the amount of $25,000 and over 800 State Scholars in the amount of $10,000. 2 National Scholars will come from Kansas, with 7 receiving the State Scholar award!
Our programs, which are targeted to students who have faced significant adversity in their lives and demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income), are now targeted to high school juniors! This change will afford the Horatio Alger Staff to counsel Scholars and for the Scholar to learn skills to be successful in college.
Some of the additional benefits include:
Attendance in April 2023 at National Scholars Conference in Washington DC. (all expenses paid by HAA)
Online seminars. Topics include college selection and application process, time management and productivity, study skills, health and wellness, social skills, giving back, and financial literacy and budgeting.
Enrollment in HAA Connect: Online networking platform where scholars may reach out to fellow Scholars and Alumni for information and to develop friendships or mentoring relationships.
Access to Scholar Services Coordinators: created to provide guidance and support to students who often have no one else to turn to for guidance. Help with course selection, development of an academic plan and strong study skills, financial aid counseling, and guidance with housing, food, and mental health resources. Coordinators will also reach out to Scholars proactively to assist Scholars who may be struggling.
Access to the Scholar Emergency Fund. In response to challenges created by COVID-19 and closure of colleges, an online application for assistance pertaining to food, housing, medical, transportation and study resource needs.
Enhanced Wellness Services: 24/7 telephone line and online portal for Scholars and Alumni facing mental, emotional, social, financial, legal, and other life challenges.
Alumni Association: Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, Scholars become members of a very active Alumni Association. Alumni serve as mentors and role models for currently enrolled Scholars and play an ever-increasing role in the Horatio Alger Association’s mission.
The application opens December 1, 2022 and will close on March 15, 2023. Please encourage qualified juniors at your school to apply for this year’s Horatio Alger Scholarships.
For more information, please visit the link below:
Scholarship Programs and Eligibility Criteria
March 25, 2024
LLOYD & EDITH COPENHAFER SCHOLARSHIPS
---K-STATE UNIVERSITY & WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
Two Mission Valley seniors will be awarded a $1000 scholarship---one attending K-State and one attending Washburn University ---These scholarships are in memory of Lloyd & Edith Copenhafer, former residents of the Mission Valley area who pursued post-secondary education and wanted to assist local students in that endeavor.
Please contact Mr. Hancock for a paper copy of the application and/or any questions or you can click here for the Washburn application and here for the KSU application
March 31, 2024
Instructions for Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Association
Scholarship Application (Manual Form) 2023
Please complete all pages of the application with one of the enclosed forms, and an additional page with your essay. The scholarship is available to applicants who will be attending a Kansas College or University.
It is important that all pages be emailed to the Kingman County Clerk, Carol D. Noblit:
Pertaining to the letters of reference, please note - when the applications are emailed without the letters of reference included in the packet some notice should be included that the letters of reference will be coming at a later date.
All applications including essay, transcripts and letters are due on/or before March 31, 2023 electronically and postmarked by March 31, 2023 if mailed. You may deliver to your County
Clerk/Election Official by the due date; it will be forwarded to the Scholarship Chairperson; or you may mail or email directly to the Kingman County Clerk at 130 N Spruce St, Kingman, KS 67068.
The $500 Scholarship winners will be announced at the KCCEOA May meeting. After a copy of the College Class Notification is mailed to the KCCEOA Treasurer, the funds will be sent to the Applicant's College for the fall semester of the current year.
The Local County Clerk/Election Official will contact the scholarship winners in each respective County. This notification should happen by May 15th each year.
Click here for the application
TOPEKA AREA CATBACKERS $1000 scholarship
Topeka Area Catbackers annually awards a $1000 scholarship. This scholarship provides financial assistance to a KSU student who is currently enrolled or plans to attend Kansas State. One scholarship will be awarded each school year to a child or grandchild of a parent/grandparent who are current active members and have been for at least the two previous years. Selection is based on academic achievements, honors, leadership, work and community experience and career goals.
Eligibility – candidates must meet the following criteria:
* Graduate of a Topeka area high school
* From a family (parents or grandparents) with past year membership in 2021-22 and current active membership 2022-23. Current year membership verified on 1-1-2023.
* Current enrollment at KSU as a full-time student or a prospective high school graduate who will be attending KSU in the upcoming academic year.
* Submission of completed scholarship application by April 1, 2023.
Payment of the Award - $500 for each Fall & Spring semester will be made from KSU Enrollment Office.
Application Process – Scholarship recipient will be selected based on their written application and a possible personal interview by the selection committee. Applications must be received by April 1 st , 2023.
Final selection and notification of the scholarship recipient will be by May 1 st , 2022. The recipient and his/her parents or grandparents will be invited to the annual Topeka Catbackers Summer Tour prior to the fall semester for which the scholarship will be awarded.
Obtain a scholarship application form on our website: www.topekaareacatbackers.com or complete the following attached application by April 1, 2023. Send to:
Topeka Area Catbackers
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 4767
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Direct questions/inquiries to: Les D. Streit @ les.streit1@gmail.com or 785-554-3649.
Click here for the application
KANSAS SEED INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION $1,000 Scholarship
Applicants may be high school seniors or college students.
Applicants must plan to attend a college in Kansas.
Applicants must be seeking a degree in Agronomy, Ag Education,
Ag Econ/Business, Ag Communications, Food Science, Grain
Millling, Ag Technology, Ag Farm Management, Horticulture, etc.
Application HERE
March 31, 2024
Welcome to the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program! Whether you are a student, parent, family member, instructor, school administrator, or just interested in STEM education, we are excited to share more about our efforts to support the academic endeavors of college-level learners across the nation.
Lockheed Martin launched the STEM Scholarship Program in 2018 as part of investment in the next generation of STEM talent. We are committed to providing access to pathways through education and into the STEM workforce for all students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields.
Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student.
Applications will open Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00AM Central Time and close on March 31, 2023 at 3:00PM Central Time.
Click HERE TO APPLY
APRIL 1, 2024
http://kansasseed.net/ksia-scholarships - TWO $1,000 Scholarships for collegiate agriculture bound students
April 4, 2024
NGA Foundation Scholarships
https://gotranscript.com/scholarship-program - Scholarship Amount: $1000 USD
Scholarships are available to rising college freshman through postgraduate studies (must be enrolled at the time of payment to be considered)
Must be enrolled in a U.S. or 4-year-degree-granting institution (including relevant postgraduate studies)
Majoring in Business, Food Management, IT or other focuses leading to a career in grocery
Experience in the grocery industry is preferred but not required
April 8, 2024
The mission of Kansas Crime Stoppers, “Reaching Across Kansas to Stop Crime,” is implemented in many ways. Groups in Kansas work to make the public aware of avenues to anonymously report criminal activity which they have witnessed and to provide information to aid in the apprehension of criminals. We involve youth whenever possible in our local organizations. There are over 50 member schools in Scholastic Crime Stoppers in Greater KC Metro. The Speak Up program in the Wichita School District and other Scholastic Crime Stoppers programs across the state also help us reach young people with our message. A workshop is provided for the scholastic programs during our state conference. We seek to educate teens about our purpose and goals and to keep them abreast of the new technology available in reporting crime. Our members are involved in community activities, fundraisers, educational presentations and events in support of law enforcement. We try to involve young people in these as much as possible in order to expose them to our operations.
We further support the youth of Kansas by offering two high school seniors a scholarship of $500. In order to apply for this award a student must be a senior in good standing, on target to graduate from any accredited Kansas high school. The application must include the attached scholarship form as well as a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or Crime Stoppers member with knowledge of the character and accomplishments of the student. In addition, the students must include an original essay describing their future goals and objectives. A non-returnable photo is requested for media purposes. All materials must be completed and sent to Jacqulyn Ashcraft at kcsa1987@gmail.com by March 3, 2023. The scholarship winners will be notified on April 8, 2023. It is non-renewable. Payment will be made when Kansas Crime Stoppers receives evidence of enrollment as a full-time student (12 hours minimum) at an accredited Kansas institution of post-secondary education for the fall semester of 2023.
The Board of Kansas Crime Stoppers would greatly appreciate your sharing this information with seniors you feel would meet the criteria from the graduating class at your school. We thank you in advance for your help in making them aware of our offering.
Sincerely,
Jacqulyn Ashcraft
April 15, 2024
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay-contests - 11th/12th Grade up to $2,000 cash for winning essay - essay must be associated with Ayn Rand's literature -- many free books available for this. You can see Mrs. Spoon, Mr. Taylor or Mrs. McGann for a free book to use as long as they need to complete the essay.
WABAUNSEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP
$500.00 Award
---Parents must be Wabaunsee Co. Farm Bureau members
---planning to major in an agricultural related field (at university, community college or technical college)
---must have 3.0 gpa
Application can be found here or you can contact Melda Mallett at wabaunseefb@kfb.org
Mid-Kansas Coop
For many years, MKC has placed a strong emphasis on leadership development. We recognize leadership is what keeps our rural communities strong and vital. Our scholarship program is just one way in which we can support the student leaders of today on their path to becoming tomorrow's business and community leaders. In 2023, MKC will award (20) $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current college students pursuing higher education.
The 2023 - 2024 MKC Scholarship Program is now open to receive applications. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2023.
Qualifications:
1. Applicant must be the dependent ( child or grandchild) of a MKC member-owner or a dependent of a MKC/Producer Ag employee.
2. Be a high school senior graduating in spring 2022 or a current college student in the first, second or third year of school.
3. Enrolled at a post-secondary institution for the fall 2023.
4. Demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance and a desire to further their education and career.
Application Details and Rules:
1. The applicant is to fill out the online application form and upload photo, resume and supporting application documents.
2. All fields in the application must be completed. Documents not specifically asked for in the application will not be reviewed.
3. Applicant will receive a confirmation email once the application is received.
4. Applicants will receive a letter after the scholarship committee has determined awardees.
5. A certificate will be awarded to high-school recipients at awardees' school function.
Enclosed is a flyer to display at your school to promote this scholarship opportunity to students. The application can be found at www.mkcoop.com.
If you have any questions, please contact communications@mkcoop.com or 620-345-6328.
April 30, 2024
The Western Kansas Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce we will once again be awarding four scholarships to qualifying graduating Seniors in May 2023. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $1,000 annually ($500 paid each semester) and may be renewed for up to four years.
Please see letter and application attached for more details and requirements. We have extended the application deadline to April 30. Please send completed applications to jill@southwinddrilling.com, or you can mail them to API, PO Box 446, Great Bend, KS 67530.
Students can also download the application on our website www.westernkansasapi.org. Click HERE to download the application LETTER
May 1, 2024
Exciting News!!!! The Tomorrow’s Teacher Scholarships in the College of Education at Kansas State University are now $5,000 per year (for four years) for incoming education freshmen students.
PLEASE APPLY at http://www.tomorrowsteacher.com/This website also has additional details on the scholarships. If your high school GPA is a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, I encourage you to apply. Please see the attached documents for specific information. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Pam Monroe
Executive Assistant I
Dean of Education
Kansas State University
006 Bluemont
1114 Mid-Campus Drive North
Manhattan KS 66506
785-532-5526
FAX: 785-532-7304
May 31, 2024
PB&J Scholarship - $1,000 - apply at http://bit.ly/pbjscholarship
We are looking for students who have experienced challenges in their life and who have the drive to succeed. This scholarship is being offered to MVHS for the first time.
Eligibility - Open to all college bound seniors that will attend an accredited 2 year or 4 year college in fall 2020.
End of June 2024
Up to $3,000 (one-time grant): The Fairy Godmothers Hand Up Grant, or HUG, is a needs-based, one-time financial assistance grant (one-time renewal to be determined) providing assistance to a woman who is accepted or enrolled in a course or courses at Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan Christian College, Bellus Academy or K-State Global Campus. The applicant should have a personal goal of financial independence or job advancement through education.
Go here to learn more information and how to apply: https://www.fgfund.org/hand-up-grants.cfm
Varying 2023-24 Dates
https://nths.org/scholarships-2/ - Career/Technical Education Scholarships – MUST REVIEW eligibility requirements as these scholarships do require some type of membership
Porch.com, and we are very passionate about helping students achieve higher education. I'm reaching out to spread the word about our Porch Scholarship.
Our $2,000 Porch Scholarship occurs four times a year and is open to high school seniors and current college students.
You can find all the information related to the scholarship on the link below.
Our application dates are as follows:
Spring Contest Cycle: April 17 - July 17 of each year.
Summer Contest Cycle: July 18 - October 14 of each year.
Summer Contest Cycle: July 18 - October 14 of each year.
Winter Contest Cycle: January 16 - April 16 of each year
2024 dates not yet determined (check back with website often)
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/ - up to $40,000 for four years
http://www.nationalgrocers.org/nga-foundation/scholarships - do you like to eat asparagus.. yes you can get a scholarship for it
All Year Round
Accounting Degree Scholarships
https://www.discoverbusiness.us/resources/accounting-degree-scholarships/ - an ever updated list of nationally based accounting scholarships
Business Degree Scholarships
https://www.discoverbusiness.us/resources/business-degree-scholarships/ - an ever updated list of nationally based accounting scholarships
Golf Related:
Open now if you are a golfer and are associated with a recognized junior golf program, such as Kansas Junior Golf Association, Kansas Golf Association, Kansas Women’s Golf Association, AJGA, The First Tee, Wichita Junior Golf Foundation, Native American Junior Golf Association.
https://www.kansasgolffoundation.org/kansas-junior-golf-scholarship
Vo-Tech specific
https://www.foleyeq.com/thinkbig.html
GO TO THIS WEBSITE TO FIND STATE AND FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND WILL ALLOW YOU TO COMPLETE ONE APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR ALL THAT YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO RECEIVE:
https://www.goingmerry.com/ - You will be automatically assigned to MVHS so that your counselor can assist you with scholarships if you request. Counselor will invite seniors each year to this site. It is FREE!!!!
General Scholarship Site(s)
https://studentscholarships.org/
http://www.collegescholarships.com/local/kansas-scholarships
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-state/kansas-scholarships <--- HAS A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SCHOLARSHIP!
https://www.kansasregents.org/scholarships_and_grants
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/?state=KS