Eligibility Requirements

• Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by Summer 2022
• Be enrolled in a 2 year or less career or technical degree/certificate program in the Fall that will lead to employment
• Attend a not-for-profit post-secondary institution
• Demonstrate financial need; applicants must be Pell Grant eligible
• Be under the age of 30
• Be a United States Citizen

2023 United States Senate Youth Program

The Kansas State Department of Education invites public and private high schools to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program.

The goal of this program is to identify outstanding high school juniors and seniors who are interested in government, history, and politics. Students also must have a desire to serve others in a leadership role and have high academic achievements and high aspirations for college. The program is merit-based and highly competitive. Each delegate will receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship, subject to scholarship rules.

Additional Information:

Who can apply? Junior or senior high school students who demonstrate leadership through public service in elected or appointed positions where they are actively representing a constituency in organizations that relate to government, public affairs, history, and/or community service.

 Requirements: Attendance during the Washington Week program is required to receive the financial scholarship. Each student must be a legal permanent resident or citizen of the United States at the time of application. The attached brochure describes the development and purposes of the Senate Youth Program and its activities, rules, and scholarship awards.

 Application Process: Complete the 2023 application and return it to the address listed on the application form by Oct. 7, 2022.

 Applications are available online at http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Senate-Youth

Prairieland Partners Technician Scholarship Program – 

PrairieLand Partners will be in touch by phone or email to set up an interview
Apply to the John Deere certified school, or technical school, of your choice while in the PrairieLand Partners scholarship application process.

1. Application available

September 1, 2022.

2. Application Deadline

December 1, 2022

The Hagen Scholarship Foundation - 

2022-2023 Eligibility Requirements

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must attend an Eligible Public High School.
3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.
5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
6. Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to each fall semester in college. Employment must be regularly scheduled work performed under supervision for compensation.
7. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for Federal Income Tax Purposes must not exceed $85,000.
8. Must provide a complete copy of the FAFSA SAR showing the EFC.
9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
10. Must not have a felony conviction.

The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high-achieving goal-driven student having a genuine financial need in order to attend college.

Kansas Promise Scholarship – 

•graduated within last 12 months
•lived in KS 3+ years AND is 21+ old
•meets income guidlines (on website)
•studying in approved area (on website)
•will attend KS juco or technical college

The scholarship amount is $1,000 and will be awarded based on academic merit and submission of a short essay to be titled How the US Credit Scoring System Can Be Improved. Requirements: A) Minimum GPA of 3.5 B) Major of study must support a career in the finance industry (e.g., finance, business, accounting, mathematics, management, and other related majors) C) Must be a US resident D) Must send in an official transcript E) Must be a current or future college student (e.g., high school senior) F) Scholarship must go to tuition purposes (will be paid directly to the university/college) G) Complete an essay for submission (see essay guidelines below) H) Include contact information with the essay so we can get in touch with winners  Applications can be found by going to the link: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15171/wealth_wise_scholarship_scholarship.php 

GenM helps students learn digital marketing through free courses and remote apprenticeships. Our mission is to enable anyone, anywhere to acquire the skills, experience, and relationships they need to succeed in the job market. The time commitment of an apprenticeship is 3 months for 10 hours a week. Every 3 months we hand out a $5,000 USD scholarship to one student. To be eligible for the GenM Quarterly Scholarship a student: A) Complete at least one apprenticeship* B) Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline C) Must be a resident of the United States

Applications can be found by going to the link: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16080/genm

This scholarship is also available for high school seniors who will be graduating and planning to attend a university the following semester. All applicants must be able to prove that they are in excellent academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Requirements: A) An up-to-date resume including contact information B) A 750 word essay on the following topic: Discuss how you or someone you know has worked to reduce bullying in your community or school. How was this achieved and how can these methods be applied to larger scale situations? C) A current transcript from your most recent educational institution. Applications can be found by going to the link: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15023/bullying_prevention_scholarship_scholarship.php

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship – 

•minority student

National FFA Organization – scholarships for college. FFA member and non-member. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members as well as non-FFA members. One application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million.

Application Live 11/1/2022

Deadline is 1/12/2022                  Supplement Deadline 1/19/2023

FFA Advisors Notification of Chapter Recipients 4/27/2023

KU Army ROTC – 

•must be a U.S. citizen
•must be between the ages of 17 and 26
•must have a high school GPA of at least 2.50
•must have a high school diploma or equivalent
•No required minimum score for the ACT/SAT for an Army ROTC Scholarship, however, a test score is still required for the National Scholarship Application.
Pass the Army fitness test
•Meet the physical weight and height requirements
•must agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in Army Reserve or Army National Guard

1. Make sure you’re eligible! Students must:
   • Be high school seniors or enrolled as full-time students in college.
   • Plan to pursue a degree or certification in specific areas of agriculture and eligible majors (a complete list of areas/majors is available in the America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Program Overview.
   • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
   • Obtain two endorsements from Eligible Farmers
   • Students do not have to be FFA members to apply.
2. Apply at https://www.ffa.org/scholarships
3. Gather your farmer endorsements! To be considered, each applicant is required to receive endorsements from at least two local farmers.  Once you complete the application, each farmer will receive an email containing instructions for completing the endorsement form.  If the farmer does not have an email address, you can print the instructions and deliver them to the farmer.

Ronald McDonald House C/ HACER Scholarship -- 

You’re a high school senior
You’re a legal U.S. resident
You’re younger than 21 years old
You carry a minimum 3.0 GPA
You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study
You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage

Applications can be found by going to the link: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html

Elizabeth Miller Watkins Memorial Scholarship – 

•for females attending KU for the 2023-2024 school year
•3.0+ GPA
•must demonstrate financial need

KADPF scholarship –

  •must attend Kansas college or technical school
•parent must be employed at a K-12 institution and work in buildings and grounds, food service or transportation

Helium Litigation Scholarship – 

Requirements; Reference Form; List of Approved Majors (Get application from Mrs. Sperber or email debi.hurtado@nordlinglaw.com for a writable PDF)

Kansas Grain and Feed Association Scholarship – 

•Self-starter, excellent academic credentials, good school and community citizens, strong desire to continue education
•Planning to attend any Kansas four-year university, community college or technical school

Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association –

  •Graduating Kansas high school senior or current undergraduate student enrolled in a Kansas 4-year university, community college or votechnical school
•Self-starter, excellent academic credentials, good school and community citizens, strong desire to continue education
•Planning to or currently majoring in an agricultural related field of study

Kansas Junior Golf scholarship – 

•will be a full time student at a Kansas college/university
•must have played HS golf or in a recognized junior golf program

Horatio Alger State Scholarship – 

•CURRENT JUNIOR
•will pursue bachelor's degree
•family income below $55,000
•involved in extra curriculars & community service
•display integrity and perseverance overcoming adversity
•2.0+ GPA
•US citizen

Horatio Alger National Scholarship – 

•CURRENT JUNIOR
•will pursue bachelor's degree
•family income below $55,000
•involved in extra curriculars & community service
•display integrity and perseverance overcoming adversity
•2.0+ GPA
•US citizen

BBB Student of Integrity Award Scholarship – 

•must pursue post secondary education

OPAA Scholarship –

•plan to pursue an Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate.
•have unmet financial need at the school they plan to attend.
•plan to enroll full time in a nonprofit, accredited program, college or university
•preference will be given to students going into food service or hospitality 

1. Reside in the geographic territory served by Dairy MAX which includes Colorado, southwest Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, western Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming.
2. Graduating high school senior or undergraduate student currently enrolled in a junior college or 4-year college program.
3. Must be one of the following:
   - Child of dairy producer
   - Child of dairy farm employee
   - FFA or 4-H dairy show participant your junior or senior year in high school

SWKS Bar Association Scholarship- 

Essy on “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration”

*writable PDF application

*emailed to seniors

Molz Cooperative Scholarship- 

•must be a child or grandchild of current member or employee of the Garden City Co-op
•2.75+ GPA
•must enroll as a full time student at Garden City Community College

Stanton County Conservation District Scholarship – 

•must have 3.0+ GPA
•must major in: Ag, Ag Engineering, Biological Sciences, Conservation Planning, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Conservation, Soils, or Wildlife
•essay
•letters of recommendation

*application emailed to students 3/20/23

Barnhardt Construction – 

• particularly considering vocational or skilled trade careers and education
•2 letters of recommendation

*application emailed to students 2/14/23

** email parmanbrothersltd@gmail.com for an electronic version

First United Methodist Church, Johnson, KS – scholarship application for graduating seniors

*see Mrs. Sperber for an application

• You must be 18 years or over and currently be enrolled as a high school senior, or in a community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program, or be planning to enroll in a high school, community college, undergraduate, graduate, technical college, or vocational program during the 2020-2021 academic program in the United States.
• You must have a minimum 3.4 GPA.
• You must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to moving services offered by HireAHelper. The link for this scholarship is: https://www.hireahelper.com/about/scholarships/

Southwest Riders Lee Orosco Memorial Scholarship Application – 

$500 scholarship in memory of Lee Orosco

*applications in Mrs. Sperber’s office

Eveleigh Charitable Trust Scholarship – high school seniors graduating Spring 2019. Return application to Gale and Gale Attorneys, PO Box 906, Syracuse, KS 67878.

American Petroleum Institute Scholarship – 

For REGULAR scholarship
•must attend an accredited 2 yr or 4 yr school
•must have a parent employed in the oil or gas industry
•GPA must be top 50% of class

For INDUSTRY scholarship
•must remain enrolled in an oil or gas-related major, such as engineering or geology, for up to a four (4) year term, or upon completion of the field-related degree or certification program
•GPA must be top 50% of class

***Application sent to seniors 2/14/23***

Kansas Board of Regents Scholarships: Check out the requirements for each scholarship here.

Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant – Recipients must enroll in a designated high demand, critical industry program at a designated Kansas educational institution.

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship – Funding priority goes to eligible renewals and freshman.

Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance Program – Recipients must have at least one year remaining on their enlistment contract and after last semester of assisstance serve at least 24 months in the Kansas National Guard.

Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship – Recipients must secure a sponsor to fund up to half of the scholarship and provide full-time employmnet to the recipient after licensure.  This scholarship has a service obligation.

Kansas State Scholarship – Eligible applicants would have received a letter stating they were designated by the Kansas Board of Regents as a Kansas State Scholar in their senior year at a Kansas high school.

Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship – Recipients have a service obligation to teach in an identified curriculum or an underserved geographic area one year for each year of funding.

Requirements

This scholarship is judged & awarded primarily on merit & need.
Completed application must be submitted online by July 31, 2020. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applicant must plan to attend college by fall semester 2020.
Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
A transcript must be attached for application for consideration.
Applicant must submit an un-opened copy of official transcripts if selected as a finalist.
This scholarship is a one-time award worth $1,000 to be awarded the fall semester of 2020.
Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application.
Applicant will be required to demonstrate both their merit and their need for this scholarship