Scholarships
* ONGOING *
Name: KANSAS SCHOLARSHOP
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://www.kansasstatetreasurer.com/scholarshop.html?fbclid=IwAR1AjoTmi7aq3zC0-79HKIylPy2WbuB5VstLa-PHuGqZ0Xikbs1kvK4Cl4s
Information: The Kansas ScholarShop connects Kansas students with educational scholarships through the Sallie Mae Scholarship Search engine. Scholarship Search is a database of over 5 million nationally offered scholarships by a wide variety of private groups, organizations, and nonprofits.
Name: STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://studentscholarships.org/
Name: UNIGO
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
Name: fastWEB
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships
Information: Find and discover unique college scholarships, grants, internships, college tips and more - 100% free!
Name: UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://uncf.org/scholarships
Information: UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members.
Name: HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Information: The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage to obtain a university degree.
Name: MY COLLEGE MONEY PLAN
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://www.mycollegemoneyplan.org/
Information: This is a free online course to help students and their families learn how to plan for the costs of education or training after high school and gain money management skills that last a lifetime.
Name: CHEGG SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
Information: Browse over 25,000 scholarships.
Name: CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://christianconnector.com/index.cfm
Information: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need.
Name: AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/
Information: The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools.
Name: APIA SCHOLARS
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://apiascholars.org/
Information: APIA Scholars has been making college dreams come true for deserving Asian and Pacific Islander Americans since 2003.
Name: SALLIE MAE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: https://salliemae.com/kansas
Information: This site comes from the Kansas State Treasurer, Jake LaTurner. You can register for free and get matched to scholarships based on your skills, activities, and interests.
Name: FFA SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: Varies
How to Apply: FFA.org/scholarships
Information: If you are interested in an agriculture related field then this is the site for you. Click on Scholarship catalog and see what they have to offer.
* DUE IN SEPTEMBER *
Name: DANE G. HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $6500 (renewable)
How to Apply: Qualifying students will need to tell the Counselor of their intent to test.
Scholarship Test Sign-Up: End of October/Beginning of September
Who Should Apply: Graduating students who have taken the ACT and have a minimum composite score of 23 (previously 21; changed in 23), have at least a 3.5 GPA and will attend an accredited Kansas college.
Name: KANSAS TRACTOR CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: http://www.kansastractorclub.com/scholarship.htm
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior who plans on attending a college or trade school, and can show how their degree can help in an ag-related field.
Name: P.E.O. STAR SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $2500
How to Apply: https://peostarscholar.squarespace.com/
Who Should Apply: Graduating women with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service, show potential for future success.
* DUE IN OCTOBER *
Name: KANSAS BUFFALO ASSOCIATION (KBA) SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: https://www.kansasbuffalo.org/kba-scholarship.cfm
Who Should Apply: 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.
Name: WSU - SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS
Amount: varies ($28,000 to $64,000)
How to Apply: https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/dsi.php#
Who Should Apply: High school seniors attending WSU in the fall
Information: Complete ONE application and have over 150 application opportunities! Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of career vision and goal, leader and community involvement, and financial need. Some applicants will be selected based on a specific criteria requirement set by our partner organizations and communities. Applicants will be notified of their scholarship status in early June.
Name: COCA-COLA
Amount: $20,000 to 150 recipients
How to Apply: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Who Should Apply: The contest is open to any high school senior currently attending school in the U.S; U.S. Citizens; minimum 3.00 GPA
Information: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools); U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees; Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application; Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution; Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
Name: DAR GOOD CITIZENS SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $250 - $5000
How to Apply: Counseling Center will Complete
Who Should Apply: The scholarship is open to all senior class students enrolled in accredited public or private schools that are in good standing with their state boards of education. The student selected as the school's DAR Good Citizen must have the qualities of dependability (which includes truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality); service (which includes cooperation, courtesy, and consideration of others); leadership (which includes personality, self-control, and ability to assume responsibility); and patriotism (which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community, and nation) to an outstanding degree.
Name: HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $250 - $5000
How to Apply: https://www.heismanscholarship.com/
Who Should Apply: Seniors with a 3.0+ GPA and have participated in a sport, volunteer service, community involvement or leadership within the community.
Information: The Heisman High School Scholarship continues the legacy of the Wendy’s® High School Heisman® Scholarship, a program created in 1994 by Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas in partnership with The Heisman Trophy Trust. The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes. By inviting students from schools across the country to share their stories of leadership and impact, the program aims to inspire all students to harness their potential, push their limits, and use their talents not only to advance their own futures but to improve the communities and world around them.
Name: VOICE OF DEMOCRACY AUDIO ESSAY COMPETITION
Amount: up to $30,000
How to Apply: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships
Who Should Apply: Open to students in grades 9-12 who submit their original 3-5 minutes' essay on an audio CD or flash drive by October 31, 2020.
Name: HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION
Amount: $10,000 TO $25,000
How to Apply: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/?SFMC_cid=EM377297-&rid=47525955
Who Should Apply: The Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.
Name: JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION
Amount: varies
How to Apply: Applicants can add the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship to their Common App that is available here: https://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=987&SFMC_cid=EM377297-&rid=47525955
Who Should Apply: This scholarship is available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.
* DUE IN NOVEMBER *
Name: ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: varies
How to Apply: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Who Should Apply: Current High School Seniors.
Name: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
Amount: varies
How to Apply: KU Scholarships
Who Should Apply: High school seniors.
Information: Students who apply by November 1 are automatically considered for thousands of dollars in scholarships. As a reminder, students can submit their December test score for scholarship consideration, so long as they apply by November 1, 2020.
Name: WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
Amount: varies
How to Apply: https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/scholarships/index.php
Who Should Apply: High school seniors.
Information: The priority deadline for Freshman Merit scholarships at Wichita State University is November 1, 2020.
Name: WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP INVITATIONAL (DSI)
Amount: $64,000
How to Apply: https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/dsi.php#
Who Should Apply: High School seniors with a 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA, or 27 (or higher) ACT (1210 SAT equivalent) or rank in the top ten percent of their high school class.
Information: The Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) is one of the largest undergraduate scholarships awarded in Kansas. The competition will take place in mid-November. The student must submit application materials to WSU by October 15, 2020, with scholarship applications due November 1.
Name: DORIS AND RALPH KLOSE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: up to $20,000, covers the average cost of tuition books and fees during their junior and senior year
How to Apply: https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/dsi.php#
Who Should Apply: High School Senior who has applied and been accepted to WSU, has a minimum 3.5 GPA, ACT Composite Score of 24 or higher, Top 10% of Class, and has declared a major in math or science teacher education program.
Name: KANSAS STATE MASONIC PUBLIC SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST
Amount: 1st place is $4000; 2nd place is $3000; 3rd place is $2000; 4th place is $1000; 4 honorable mentions of $500 each.
How to Apply: https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/kansas-masonic-foundation-scholarships/
Who Should Apply: The contest is open to any junior or senior attending a Kansas public high school is eligible to participate in this essay contest.
Information: The Kansas Masonic Foundation Board of Trustees awards almost $250,000 annually to college students and residents. There are many scholarships available! Visit the site for details.
Name: HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Amount: Up to $48,000 over four-years.
How to Apply: https://haganscholarships.org/application
Who Should Apply: FAFSA EFC must not exceed $6,500; GPA of 3.75+; top 20% of the high school graduating class; enrolled at a 4-year college or university; must work 240 hrs+ in the 12 months prior to the start of each year of college; must apply for eligible federal and state grants; no felonies
Information: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high-achieving students from small towns and rural areas graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $48,000 over four years to attend college. Recipients must enroll at an eligible four-year not-for-profit college or university the first semester following high school graduation.
Name: KANSAS PROMISE ACT SCHOLARSHIP
Fall application deadline Nov 1.
Amount: up to 68 credits or $20,000
How to Apply: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship
Who Should Apply: Must be entering into a Public Technical College or Community College in KS. You can see if your program is covered by looking it up on this website: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship. Must be a US citizen, a KS resident, meet the required family household income requirements, and have graduated from KS high school in the last 12 months.
Information: The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is a last dollar scholarship, meaning that a student may receive a scholarshp in the aggregate amount of tuition, required fees, ooks, and materials minus all other gift aid (grants and scholarships). This scholarship may be used for up to a lifetime total of 68 credit hours funded or $20,000 per student, whichever occurs first. Students may pursue more than one program, but are required to complete an eligible program within 36 months of the first semester they received their first award. The educational institution will determine eligibility for the KS Promise and the amount of your award based ont he cost of the program you have chosen.
* DUE IN DECEMBER *
Name: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
Amount: varies
How to Apply: https://www.k-state.edu/sfa/aid/scholarships/future-students/
Who Should Apply: High school seniors.
Information: Incoming freshman students must submit their application prior to December 1.
Name: HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Amount: up to $48,000 over 4 years
How to Apply: https://haganscholarships.org/
Who Should Apply: Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above, high school graduate that graduates in 4 years, enrolling in a 4-year College or University, must work 240 hours duringg the 12 months prior to fall semester college enrollment, must provide FAFSA SAR showing the EFC. Must be Pell Grant eligible, and no felony conviction.
Information: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help rural students graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $48,000 over four years to attend college and other benefits. Recipients must graduate from one of over 6,300 eligible public high schools. Hagan Scholars from 43 states currently attend 378 colleges and universities.
Name: RUDD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: 4-year Full Ride
How to Apply: https://www.ruddfoundation.org/college-scholarships
Who Should Apply: Must have a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or above, Graduating high school in 2021 and will enroll full-time in the fall. Demonstrated financial need (Pell-eligible). Must be admitted and will attend either Emporia State, Fort Hays State, or Wichita State University.
Information: The Rudd Scholarship is a Kansas program for Kansas residents who qualify for a Pell Grant and gives preference to first-generation and underrepresented students. The Rudd Scholarship is a competitive, 4-year award designed to pay any remaining costs associated with tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room and board after accounting for all other grants, scholarships, and financial awards. It can be applied only towards studies at either Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, or Wichita State University for full-time students in pursuit of an undergraduate degree provided a student maintains the renewal criteria below.
Name: RURAL VOICES YOUTH CONTEST
Amount: $850
How to Apply: http://www.ncrpc.org/ruralvoices/
Who Should Apply: The contest is open to any senior in high school who lives in and/or attends a public or private high school whose district falls within the primary 12-county NCPRC service area* — including the counties of Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline and Washington. Home school students in this same area may also enter.
*A student is eligible to enter if any portion of their school district’s official boundaries falls within the 12-county NCRPC service area.
Information: The Rural Voices Contest is sponsored by the North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC). The NCRPC is committed to advancing rural Kansas through comprehensive planning and development services. Its primary service area includes 12 counties and 83 cities in North Central Kansas.
* DUE IN JANUARY *
Name: KANSAS KIWANIS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: varies
How to Apply: http://www.kskiwanis.org/scholarships
Who Should Apply: High school senior
Name: SENIORADVICE.COM
Amount: $2000
How to Apply: https://www.senioradvice.com/senior-caregiver-scholarship-spring-2020
Who Should Apply: The scholarship is open to any senior who has acted as a caregiver for a family member or friend.
Name: SALINA EDUCATION FOUNDATION - LIFT SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $5000 (renewable)
How to Apply: https://www.salinaeducationfoundation.com/lift-application
Who Should Apply: Saline County resident that plans to enroll in a qualified undergraduate program leading to initial certification to teach.
Information: The LIFT program is designed to encourage talented students to enter the teaching profession and teach in the Salina Public Schools (USD 305). Recipients sign an agreement to complete the program of study leading to a teaching degree and to teach one year for each year of recipient support.
Name: GREAT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Amount: $250-$1500
How to Apply: https://jobs.greatclips.com/scholarship-application
Who Should Apply: Students interested in applying for cosmetology education.
Name: KANSAS CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Amount: $500-$2500
How to Apply: https://webuildkansas.com/scholarships
Who Should Apply: High School senior enrolled or intending to enroll in a Kansas university, community college or technical college in a degree related to a career in heavy road/bridge construction.
* DUE IN FEBRUARY *
Name: SALINA FAMILY HEALTHCARE CENTER
Amount: $500
How to Apply: Complete the application form, including the essay the given topic, upload your resume, high school transcript, and letter of recommendation as well. Application is available at https://salinahealth.org/scholarship-app/.
Who Should Apply: High school seniors with who will be entering a program in the healthcare field.
Name: RYAN HAXTON FCCLA LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: Scholarship applications can be found on the Kansas FCCLA website. Application is available at https://community.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4069.
Who Should Apply: High School Senior or graduate with at least two (2) years of FCCLA membership. Must have been a competitive event participation at the state or national level. Must have served beyond the chapter level in one of the following positions: District Officer, State PeerEducation Member, State Board Member, State Officer, National Officer Candidate, Alumni & AssociatesMember or Officer.
Name: GPACAC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: Complete the application form, including the essay on a given topic. For more information, visit https://gpacac.net/scholarships-%26-grants.
Who Should Apply: High school seniors who have been involved in FCCLA a minimum of 2 years, competed in competitive events at the state or national level, and must have servved beyond the chapter level.
Name: GPACAC PAUL MAX SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: Complete the application form, including the essay on a given topic. For more information, visit https://gpacac.net/scholarships-%26-grants.
Who Should Apply: High school seniors with a cumultive high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher, have completed a minimum of 100 community service hours from freshman year to date of application.
Name: GPACAC MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: Complete the application form, including the essay on a given topic. For more information, visit https://gpacac.net/scholarships-%26-grants.
Who Should Apply: High school seniors that plan to attend a 2- or 4-year educational institution, enrolling in the fall following their high school graduation.
Name: RURAL VOICES CONTEST
Amount: $850
How to Apply: Seniors may enter an essay (minimum
1,000 words) or a video (3-5 minutes) reflective of this year’s contest
theme. For more information, visit https://www.ncrpc.org/ruralvoices/.
Who Should Apply: High school seniors in the following counties are eligible to participate: Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln,
Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, Saline and Washington.
Name: EARL BANE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $2500 (renewable)
How to Apply: See Counselor. NOTE: Seniors, check your email for a link to the editable PDF application.
Who Should Apply: Graduating students from Saline County, Kansas school, demonstrate a strong work ethic and enterprising potential, minimum of 2.5 GPA, and enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited institution of higher education within the state of Kansas.
Name: ENF ELKS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $4000
How to Apply:
https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarhttps://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfmships/legacy
Who Should Apply: Graduating seniors whose parents and grandparents are BOTH Elk members.
Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Make sure to read all the application details!
Name: GREATER SALINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $5000 distributed to several students
How to Apply: http://gscf.org/scholarships/
Who Should Apply: Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate, medical and professional school students, and nontraditional students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities, career/technical schools, graduate, medical, or professional schools in the United States.
Alma Olson & Michael T. Olson Scholarship
Students attending or planning to attend North Central Kansas Technical College (Beloit or Hays campus) pursuing a building trade degree
Booker T. Washington Scholarship
African-American graduating high school seniors from Saline County high school
Graduates of a Saline County, KS, high school attending the University of Kansas School of Law or Washburn University School of Law
First-generation college student whose parents are immigrants
David E. Freeland Accounting and Business Administration Scholarship
Saline County High School seniors attending Kansas State University
Donald A. Smischny Educator Scholarship
Kansas high school seniors, students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, or current professionals pursuing a teaching career at USD 327 in Ellsworth, Kansas.
Kansas Wesleyan University students pursuing a business degree
Florence Evelyn Westhoff Scholarship
Graduating high school seniors or a graduate from a Salina high school with connections to University United Methodist Church (UUMC), Salina, KS. Kansas Wesleyan University students may also apply.
Frances E. Curtis NAACP Scholarship
Graduating high school seniors or a graduate from a high school located in Dickinson, Ottawa or Saline Counties, with ties to NAACP-Salina
Hale Family Sunflower Promise Scholarship
Graduating community college students planning to attend a 4-year post-secondary institution in Kansas
Jeanne & George Frisbie Scholarship
Southeast of Saline High School, KS, graduating senior
Any Saline County, KS, graduating high school senior planning to major in elementary education or secondary education
Jody & Doyle Fredrickson Nursing & Health Scholarship
Graduating senior or graduate from a high school within the Dane G. Hansen Foundation service area, which is defined as the 26 counties in northwest Kansas north of I-70 and west of I-135/Hwy 81 who are pursuing a major in nursing or another health related field. Preference will be given to students who are a graduate of or who are qualified from Decatur Community High School- Oberlin, KS.
Larry and Millie Triplett Scholarship Fund
Graduates or students in good standing qualifying for graduation from a Kansas high school in the following Triplett, Inc., service areas: Dickinson County, Ellis County, McPherson County, Russell County, Saline County, Sherman County, Thomas County, Trego County, and Wabaunsee County.
Linda K. Freeland Early Childhood Education Scholarship
High school senior from Saline County, KS, with an intended major of early childhood education.
Marcella Dowling Oakes Art Scholarship
For students qualifying for graduation from a high school within the service area of GSCF or its affiliates with an intended major in an art field including, but not limited to visual arts, fine arts education, digital/graphic arts, architecture or design.
Mary Olson & Viola Olson Gustafson Scholarship
Students attending or planning to attend Cloud County Community College, Concordia, KS, to obtain a degree in nursing or a related medical field
Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship
Any Kansas graduating high school senior attending Kansas State University or the University of Kansas
Richard & Lou Ann Bergen Scholarship in the Creative Arts
Graduating high school senior from a Saline County High School with an interest in creative arts.
Wally Beets-John Marino Scholarship
Any Salina area graduating high school senior or graduate that has been employed at the Salina Country Club, Salina, KS
Cloud County Cloud Ceramics Masonry
Students attending a post-secondary masonry or building trades program at a Vo-Tech, Technical College or Community College
Name: IVY A. MONK SCHOLARSHIP TRUST PROGRAM
Amount: $2000
How to Apply: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/monk/#:~:text=Plan%20to%20enroll%20in%20full,scale%20(or%20its%20equivalent)
Who Should Apply: High school seniors from designated schools in Dickinson, Ottawa, and Saline counties in Kansas who have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school for the entire academic year.
Name: CENTRIQ TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $5000
How to Apply: https://www.centriq.com/career/high-school/high-school-scholarship/
Who Should Apply: High school seniors who have taken at least one computer or technology class are eligible to apply.
Information: Centriq’s IT Training Program is a unique college alternative that gives students the technology job skills needed to get an exciting entry-level IT or coding job in just four months.
Name: DS&O ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: http://www.dsoelectric.com
Who Should Apply: High school seniors who are dependents of active DS&O members and have a
cumulative GPA of 3.0+
Name: AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: various - multiple scholarships available
How to Apply: https://kansaslegion.org/scholarships
Who Should Apply: High school seniors. There are several scholarships to look at and determine if you qualify for them.
Name: KANSAS ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PLANT FACILITIES SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: http://kadpf.org/Scholarship.html
Who Should Apply: High school seniors whose parent or legal guardian is actively employed in a K-12 secondary education institution and engaged in buildings and grounds, food service, or transportation position.
Name: EVERGY SCHOLARSHIP
{NOT Available for Class of 23}
Amount: $2000
How to Apply: https://www.evergy.com/community/scholarship-opportunities
Who Should Apply: Award based on all of the following criteria: Academics (minimum ACT of 20, minimum GPA of 3.0), volunteer work, community service, leadership within your community, financial need, and a personal interview. Strong consideration will be given to those candidates who are interested in a possible future career or internship with Evergy, especially students in the following career fields: business, finance, accounting, engineering, human resources, computer technology, communications/marketing or other similar career fields.
Name: KCA CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: minimum $2000
How to Apply: See Counselor.
Who Should Apply: Graduating seniors who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a degree related to a career in constructions.
Name: GPACAC STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500 - $1000
How to Apply: https://www.kha-net.org/AboutKHA/KHERFFoundation/ScholarshipsKHERF/
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior planning to enroll in an accredited Kansas school for health care is invited to apply.
Name: KANSAS HOSPITAL EDUCATION @ RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500 - $1000
How to Apply: https://www.kha-net.org/AboutKHA/KHERFFoundation/ScholarshipsKHERF/
Who Should Apply: High school seniors who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a degree related to a career in health care.
Name: KANSAS GRAIN AND FEED SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500 - $1500
How to Apply: https://www.ksgrainandfeed.org/scholarship-program/kgfa-scholarship-application/
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior.
Name: ELLIS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: $1000+
How to Apply: https://www.theellisfoundation.org/scholarships/
Who Should Apply: Students pursuing a degree in the following fields are encouraged to apply: STEM, Medical*, Agriculture*, Business*, Education*, Finance, Financial Planning, Marketing, Accounting, IT, and Human Resources. Students should have a minimum ACT score of 20, a minimum GPA of 3.0, be attending a participating college or university.
Name: ELLIS FOUNDATION SKILLED TRADES SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: up to $4,000 per year, for up to two consecutive years
How to Apply: https://www.theellisfoundation.org/kansasskilledtradescholarship/
Who Should Apply: Kansas rural residents pursuing a non-medical skilled trade program at one of our participating Kansas colleges (see list).
* DUE IN MARCH *
Name: KU RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIPS - DANIEL K. WANAMAKER SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: The scholarship will pay for 2-3 months at KU's Battenfeld Scholarship Hall.
How to Apply: https://housing.ku.edu/scholarships
Who Should Apply: KU's student housing awards more than $275,000 in scholarship funds to returning residents annually. The Daniel K. Wanamaker Scholarship is for a male graduate of any public high school in Saline County or Russell County, KS.
Name: KANSAS GOLF FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $2000 & $10,000
How to Apply: https://www.kansasgolffoundation.org/our-scholarships/
Who Should Apply: KS resident, enrolling in an accredited KS college/university; participated in HS golf or recognized junior golf program.
Information: The Kansas Golf Foundation annually awards scholarships to 7 students entering college. These students are passionate about golf and excel in areas of academia, leadership, and community involvement. Students DO NOT have to play golf in college to be eligible.
Name: CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF DIOCESE OF SALINA
Amount: $500 and $1000-$3000
How to Apply: https://salinadiocese.typeform.com/scholarship2023
Who Should Apply: Msg. Clement A. Kruse Scholarship - Active registered members of a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Salina
Marymount Memorial Educational Trust Scholarship - Applicants must be attending an accredited Catholic College as a full-time student and an active registered memeber of a Catholic parish in the Dioceses of Salina.
Information: You can find more information online at https://salinadiocese.org/diocese-of-salina-scholarship-application/
Name: AFA LEADER AND ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: at least $1600
Who Should Apply: Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or higher, be 17-25, plan on attending a four-year institution within the U.S. or articulate plans to obtain a four-year degree, possess a passion for food and agriculture, and plan to pursue a career in the food and agriculture industry.
Information: AFA and its partners award annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students enrolled in agriculture and food-related degree programs across the U.S. Awards vary in amounts, but are at least $1,600 and include sponsorship to AFA Leaders Conference (worth $1,250). The only cost to the student is the time spent filling out the application and travel expenses to AFA Leaders Conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Name: KACRAO SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500
How to Apply: https://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship
Who Should Apply: High school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.25+, and who is attending a KACRAO member institution in Kansas.
Information: 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. There are four $500 awards available each academic year, which may be used at KACRAO member institutions. The scholarships will be designated as follows; one per school type: four-year public, four-year private, community college, and technical college. The awards are not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards.
Name: KANSAS FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: at least $500
How to Apply: https://www.kfb.org/Foundation-for-Agriculture/Scholarships
Who Should Apply: High school seniors who are a Farm Bureau member in Kansas, enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in Kansas, majoring in the agricultural or related field of study.
Information: The Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture was formed in 1998 and since its inception, the foundation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide scholarships and grants which fund programs and projects designed to help improve agriculture and the quality of life in rural Kansas. The three areas of emphasis and action are:
Develop leaders who understand the importance of agriculture in making sure Kansas’ rural communities remain strong and vital
Educate Kansans (especially those who live in our cities and suburbs) about how agriculture plays such an important role in their daily lives
Provide scholarships for students who desire to pursue their life's work in agriculture
Applicants must be a high school senior, be a member of the Farm Bureau in Kansas, enrolled/planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in Kansas, and majoring in the agricultural or related field of study.
Name: KCCEOA SCHOLARSHIP (KANSAS COUNTY CLERKS & ELECTION OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION)
Amount: $500
How to Apply: https://www.kcceoa.org/scholarship
Who Should Apply: High school seniors who are majoring in Journalism, Political Science, Business, or Communications and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and planning to be a full-time student with 12 credit hours or more.
Information:
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.
The scholarships are for those students who major in Journalism, Political Science, Communications, or Business. This scholarship has been in place for several years and was started by the funds the KCCEOA received from the Associated Press and major news outlets for election night reporting. The bulk of the funding now comes from donations and from funds received through a silent auction held annually at the spring conference of the association. Conference participants bring items either donated or purchased for the auction and the conference attendees bid on them throughout the conference.
This scholarship program has awarded hundreds of scholarships to the youth of Kansas over the years and hopes to continue to do so in the years to come.
Name: SALINA NOON ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $5000
How to Apply: See counselor.
Who Should Apply: Saline county seniors must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Financial need, leadership, scholarship, grade point average, and community service are the criteria by which applicants will be judged.
Name: MKC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: https://www.mkcoop.com/About/Scholarship-Program/Scholarship-Program-Application
Who Should Apply: Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a MKC member-owner or a MKC/TMA employee who demonstrates leadership abilities, academic performance, and a desire to further their education and career.
Name: MIDWEST BARBER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Full Tuition
How to Apply: https://www.midwestbarbercollege.com/scholarships
Who Should Apply: Graduating Senior.
Name: BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU STUDENT OF INTEGRITY AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: $2000
https://www.bbb.org/nebraska/programs-services/BBB-Student-of-Integrity-Awards
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior who exemplifies ethical behavior and personal integrity, and who demonstrates humility, courage, compassion and respect for their peers, teachers, and community - values of the BBB.
Name: OLIVER HAAG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: Forms are available on saline.org under the Expo Department tab. They come out in October and are due in March.
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior who is interested in the field of Agriculture. Must have live in Saline county and have a 3.0+ GPA. You will need to submit 3 letters of recommendations and a resume listing summarizing your leadership, listing any awards and honors you have received, your extra-curricular activities including school, church, and community.
Name: JOE MCKENZIE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500-$1500
How to Apply: https://salinapubliclibrary.org/about-us/support-us/friends-of-the-library/scholarship/
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior who has at least 30 volunteer hours at the Salina Public Library, has worked at least 1 Friends book sale, and has a 2.5+ GPA.
Name: KANSAS MASONIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: $500-$1500
How to Apply: https://kansasmasonic.foundation/program/kansas-masonic-foundation-scholarships/
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior who either is a Kansas Mason or a son or daughter of a Kansas Mason.
Information: There are over 200 scholarships awarded!
Name: KANSAS GOLF FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1500 (renewable)
How to Apply: https://www.kansasgolffoundation.org/our-scholarships/
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior who either participated in high school golf or in a recognized junior golf program.
Information: Junior Golf Scholars are selected based on the applicant's academic record, essay, financial need, leadership and community service, letters of recommendation, and participation in golf.
Name: CASH HOLLISTAH SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: https://adastrabooksandcof.wixsite.com/thecashscholarship
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior who shows merit in the field of community enrichment, as poetry, music, or visual art.
Name: UNITED CAPITAL MANAGEMENT OF KANSAS
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: Application information will be sent out through email. You will submit all materials and questions to ashleyhoward@unitedcapitalgroup.net.
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior with a 3.0+ GPA who will be attending a 2 year or 4 year college/university in the fall majoring in Business or Finance. Submission materials: official high school transcript, 300 words or less essay on given topic, academic resume, and 1 letter of recommendation.
Name: TRUE BLUE KSHSAA SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $2000
How to Apply: https://www.kshsaa.org/General/ScholarshipInformation.cfm
Who Should Apply: High School senior in good standing as confirmed by their building principal and rostered in a KSHAA activity. Application includes essay, reference letter, transcript, etc.
Name: EVERGY CRAFT SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: $3000 renewable for 1 additional year
How to Apply: https://www.evergy.com/community/scholarship-opportunities or contact Bridget Fitzwater with the Ellis Foundation (bridget@theellisfoundation.org).
Who Should Apply: High School MO or KS graduating seniors interested in a possible future career or internship with Evergy. Especially students in the following degree fields: business, finance, accounting, engineering, human resources, computer technology, communications or other similar fields.
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Name: KANSAS PROMISE ACT SCHOLARSHIP
Spring of following year application deadline April 1.
Amount: up to 68 credits or $20,000
How to Apply: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship
Who Should Apply: Must be entering into a Public Technical College or Community College in KS. You can see if your program is covered by looking it up on this website: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship. Must be a US citizen, a KS resident, meet the required family household income requirements, and have graduated from KS high school in the last 12 months.
Information: The Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is a last dollar scholarship, meaning that a student may receive a scholarshp in the aggregate amount of tuition, required fees, ooks, and materials minus all other gift aid (grants and scholarships). This scholarship may be used for up to a lifetime total of 68 credit hours funded or $20,000 per student, whichever occurs first. Students may pursue more than one program, but are required to complete an eligible program within 36 months of the first semester they received their first award. The educational institution will determine eligibility for the KS Promise and the amount of your award based ont he cost of the program you have chosen.
Name: JORDAN HEIMER ALLIED HEALTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $530
How to Apply: you can find the application here https://www.lindsborghospital.org/scholarships/
Who Should Apply: High School Senior pursuing a career in any allied healthcare field.
Name: JACK & GLENNA ROSS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500
How to Apply: you can find the application here https://www.lindsborghospital.org/scholarships/
Who Should Apply: High School Senior pursuing a career in the healthcare field that lives within 30 miles of the Lindsborg Hospital.
Name: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: email Deputy Grand Knight Tym Bonilla at tymbonilla@gmail.com for an application.
Who Should Apply: High School Senior Men who are registered members of one of the Salina Catholic Churches (Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Mary's, St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton, St. Joseph, Brookville) who are enrolled in a post-secondary institution which includes: University, Community College, or Vocational Technical School.
Information: Council #601 of the Knights of Columbus is pleased to offer this $1000 scholarship to a young Catholic man who is graduating from high school and a member of the Salina Catholic Community.
Name: FHSU SCHMIDT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: Full-Ride
How to Apply: https://www.fhsu.edu/admissions/scholarships/schmidtfoundation
Who Should Apply: Incoming freshmen.
Information: The Schmidt Foundation Scholars scholarship is a $14,900 award made possible through the generous gifts of the Schmidt Foundation. This amount includes 30 hours of tuition and fees for fall and spring courses, books, room, and board. The purpose of this scholarship is to support FHSU students, with preference given to students from Kansas and first-generation college students. Recipients have the opportunity to renew their scholarship for up to three additional years if eligibility requirements continue to be met. Each year, five future FHSU students from the incoming freshman class will have the opportunity to receive this prestigious scholarship and join the respected community of Schmidt Foundation Scholars.
Name: Mid Kansas Coop (MKC) Scholarship
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: http://www.mkcoop.com
Who Should Apply: Graduating Seniors and College Students
Information: MKC places a strong emphasis on leadership development. They recognize leadership is what keeps our rural communities strong and vital. They will award (20) $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors and current college students. Applicants must be the dependent of a MKC member/owner or a dependent of a MKC/Producer Ag employee. They must also demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance, and a desire to further their education and career.
Name: KANSAS FINANCIAL SCHOLARS ESSAY CONTEST
Amount: $1000-$3000
How to Apply: https://www.osbckansas.org/consumers/2021-scholarship-contest/
Who Should Apply: Graduating Seniors.
Information: The Office of the State Bank Commissioner, the Kansas Insurance Department, and its division, the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner are sponsoring an essay contest to award up to five scholarships to Kansas high school seniors who, through school course, independent study, and personal experience, have gained an understanding of money management and can demonstrate that knowledge and the importance it will have in their future.
Name: KANSAS CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500-$2500
How to Apply: https://webuildkansas.com/scholarships?ct=t(ThinkBIG_schools_Feb2022_COPY_01)
Who Should Apply: Graduating Seniors that plan to go into a degree related to a career in heavy road/bridge construction, such as: construction management, construction science, or construction engineering technology.
Information: Through its Construction Education Foundation, the Kansas Contractors Association is offering scholarships ranging from $500 up to $2,500 for any student enrolled or intending to enroll for the 2022-2023 school year in a construction management, construction science, construction engineering technology or related field of study at an accredited Kansas university, community college or technical college. Deadline is April 15, 2022.
Eligibility Requirements:
Enrolled or intending to enroll in a Kansas university, community college or technical college for the 2022-2023 school year.
Enrolled or planning to enroll in a degree related to a career in heavy road/bridge construction.
Students are eligible upon high school graduation.
Name: KANSAS SEED INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: https://kansasseed.net/ksia-scholarships
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior planning to to seek a degree in agriculture.
Name: SALINE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: See Farm Bureau Representative.
Who Should Apply: Graduating senior whose parents are Saline County Farm Bureau members or are majoring in agriculture.
Name: NAIFA OF THE HEARTLAND SCHOLARSHP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: See application details on this form.
Who Should Apply: Graduating seniors who plan to pursue a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair and have a GPA of 2.5+
Information: The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of the Heartland exists to serve its members and the community, improve the business environment, enhance professional skills and promote the ethical conduct of individual members to better assist the public in achieving financial security and independence.
Name: NAEDA NORTH AMERICAN EQUIPMENT DEALERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: https://www.westerneda.com/member-services/kcaed-scholarship-program/
Who Should Apply: Graduating seniors who plan to pursue a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair and have a GPA of 2.5+
Information: The Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors awards annual scholarships up to $1,000 each, to up to four full-time students. Both men and women, attending a vocational/technical school, and pursuing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair, are eligible to apply. The recipients will be chosen based on their interest in entering one of these fields of study, upon completion of their certificate or associates degree. Selection is based on the individual’s general aptitude and personal traits that are conducive to success in these fields of study. To remain eligible the recipient must be enrolled full-time starting the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded . Once a student has completed the first year of school, they may re-apply for the scholarship for their second year, but must meet all qualifications.
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Name: STATE OF KANSAS SCHOLARSHIPS
Amount: varies
How to Apply: https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid
Who Should Apply: See website for Specifics
Information: The State of Kansas has several state-funded grants and scholarships available. To include:
Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant
Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship
Kansas Military Service Scholarship
Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance Program
Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
Kansas State Scholarship
Name: OCCK "MORE THAN YOU THINK" SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $500
How to Apply: https://occk.com/scholarships/
Who Should Apply: The More Than You Think Scholarship recognizes and honors students in north central Kansas from Saline, Ottawa, Cloud, Republic, Jewell, Mitchell, Lincoln, Ellsworth or Dickinson Counties, who have a disability and are looking to further their education by enrolling in some type of post-secondary learning opportunity (college, university, community college, vocational school, cosmetology school, etc.) Any type of credentialed program will be considered. To apply, applicants must complete the Scholarship Application, and include two letters of reference.
Name: KANSAS CHAPTER #3 IHC COLLECTORS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $1000
How to Apply: https://www.ihckansas3.org
Who Should Apply: The JB Warren/International Harvester Collectors Club, KS Chapter 3 Scholarhsip is designed for students with a GPA of 2.0+ who have been accepted into a two-year or four-year program resulting in a degree at an accredited technical/trade school, college, or university. Applicants must be and maintain full-time status (minimum of 12 hours). To apply, applicants must complete the Scholarship Application, provide a copy of your High School transcript, submit an essay, and include a letter of reference with contact information.