SCHOLARSHIPS
Institutional scholarships are listed by specific college/university/technical
school
Others are listed by month of deadline to apply
College/University Scholarships
To receive scholarships from the college you are considering, you must have
completed an application for admission AND a scholarship application. It is important that
you submit applications so that you don't miss out on any scholarship awards. Most
scholarships that students receive come from the college they choose to attend.
Performance Scholarships
If you plan to audition for vocal or instrumental music, drama, dance, or any other
activity, be sure you find out when auditions will be held at schools you are considering.
Most colleges have fall and spring audition dates.
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College/University Scholarships
BETHANY COLLEGE
Founder's Scholarship: meet two of three criteria-- GPA 3.75, ACT 29, top 15% of class
$5200/year
President's Scholarship: meet two of three criteria-- GPA 3.5, ACT 25, top 25% of class
$3600/year
Dean's Scholarship: meet two of three criteria-GPA 3.0, ACT 21, top 50% of class
$2100/year
Other scholarships are awarded during Scholarship Days competition November 16, February 15, or
March 8. To compete: meet two of three criteria--3.5 GPA, ACT 25, top 25% of class. Scholarships are
awarded during these competitions ranging in amount from $500 to full tuition. Music, art, and theatre
audition days for scholarship awards are held on the same dates. Apply online: www.bethanylb.edu
BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Presidential
Deans
Val/Sal
Academic Excellence
Activity/Athletic
2003 Auditions:
3.5 GPA or 25 ACT
3.0 GPA or 22 ACT
Class rank of 1 or 2
29 ACT
Participation in activities or sports
Contact department/coach
February 1--dance, music, drama, academic
$750/yr.
$500/yr.
Tuition and books
Tuition and books
Tuition and books
challenge, mass communications
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March 7--dance, drama, music
March 8--academic challenge, mass communications
COWLEY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
Deadline April 15
Trustee
4.0 GPA (requires 8th semester verification)
Tuition and books, renewable with 3.0 GPA
Presidential --Valid only at Ark City Campus
6th or 7th semester GPA
3.75-3.99 GPA
$1450/yr.; plus $300 with 26 ACT
3.50-3.74 GPA
$1000/yr; plus $300 with 26 ACT
3.25-3.49 GPA
$800/yr; plus $300 with 26 ACT
Activity/Athletic
Participation in activities or sports
Tuition
and books
Contact department/coach
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Presidential Academic Awards:
ACT 30+
$1500 freshman year
$500-$1200 renewable
ACT
27-29 $1200 freshman year
$500-$1200 renewable
ACT 24-26
$800 freshman year
$500-$1200 renewable
Challenge Awards:
ACT/GPA
$500 freshman year
$500-$1200 renewable
Talent Awards--Contact the appropriate department:
Art
www.emporia.edu/art/arthome.htm
Athletics
www.emporia.edu/athletics/index.html
Debate/Theatre
www.emporia.edu/comta/index.htm
Music
www.emporia.edu/music/muhome.htm
$3000-$5100 four year total
$2700-$4800 four year total
$2300-$4400 four year total
$2000-$4100 four year total
FT.HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY
Priority Deadline December 15. Final Deadline February 15.
Apply online:
www.fhsu.edu/finaid
Miller Black & Gold Academic Award
ACT 29
$1200 renewable
Hays City Silver Award
ACT 24-28
$ 800 renewable
Bronze Academic Award
ACT 21-23
$ 400
Departmental scholarships
Submit application online through department
HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A variety of scholarships are available with 2.0 GPA. Amount: varies depending on GPA and ACT. Deadline to
apply: February 1. www.hutchcc.edu
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Fine Arts Scholarships
Contact the department in early January for additional information.
Art
requires portfolio and letter of recommendation
Creative Writing
submit poetry, fiction, nonfiction writing
Dance
audition
Music
audition
art@k-state.edu
edodd@k-state.edu
joydance@k-state.edu
music@k-state.edu.
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Theatre
audition and interview
First in Class Scholarships
Rank #1 in class
ACT 25+
Rank #1 in class
ACT less than 25
katjef@k-state.edu
guarantee minimum of $2500
guarantee minimum of $1000
K-State has other scholarships available. Scholarship application must be submitted to determine eligibility.
Departmental scholarships priority deadline
February 1. Apply online: www.k-state.edu/sfa
PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Deadline February 1
Academic Achievement Scholarships
GPA
ACT
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
3.5
----$200 $300
$400 $500 $600
$700
3.8
$100
$200 $300 $400
$500 $600 $700
#1 in class
$1000
first served.
Dean's Scholarship
$500
necessary. First come, first served.
Departmental Awards Amounts vary
Alumni Legacy
Amounts vary
ACT
Honors College Scholarships
ACT, essay, references
Presidential
Tuition/fees, room & board, book stipend
University
Tuition/fees
28+
$1000
$1000
No application necessary. First come,
Top 15% of senior class
No Application
Contact department of your major
Parent must be PSU grad, 3.5 GPA, 23
Admitted to Honors College, 3.5 GPA, 28
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
General Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on first come basis starting in September for the following fall
to encourage students to apply early for admission. If there is the slightest possibility
that you might attend WSU next year, be sure to apply NOW before scholarship money is
gone. Scholarship amounts are based on GPA, ACT score, leadership, work experience, and
community service. Contact the department of your major to find out about departmental
scholarships.
Wichita State University Scholarship Competitions
*Distinguished Scholars Competition--November 15. Eligibility: 3.5 GPA, 24 ACT, admitted to WSU by
October 1, complete application packet, participate in competition on November 15. Amount: $5000 to
$40,000 Gore Scholarship (Myca Stitt, Class of 2001 received Gore Scholarship).
*Wallace Engineering Invitational--November 14. Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, admitted to WSU by October 1,
declare engineering major, complete application packet, participate in competition on November 14.
Amount: varies up to $15,000.
*Barton School of Business Scholarship Competition--November 14. Eligibility: 3.5 GPA, 24 ACT, admitted
to WSU by October 1, declare business major, complete application packet, participate in competition on
November 14. Amount: varies up to $44,000 Clay Barton Scholarship.
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VERNON'S SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS
Eligibility: schedule interview at Vernon's, complete the FAFSA to apply for financial aid,
counselor/teacher recommendation, paragraph on why you want to be a cosmetologist.
Amount: varies. Deadline: none, but the sooner, the better.
Scholarships Listed by Deadline to Apply
September Deadline
K-State Engineering Scholarship Day Seminar
Eligibility: pursue engineering degree, participate in Scholarship Day on October 3.
Students who participate and have 32 ACT, 3.85 GPA, and top 10% of class will receive
minimum of $4200 per year. Students who participate and have 29 ACT, 3.75 GPA, and
top 15% of class will receive minimum of $1250 per year. Deadline to register: September
19.
October Deadline
Kansas Junior Miss Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
participate in Kansas Junior Miss competition, grades, interview, talent,
fitness, poise. Amount: varies. Deadline to apply: October 1. www.ajm.org
Vocational-Technical Education Scholarship
Eligibility: enroll in vocational program in Kansas vocational or technical school next year,
take vocational scholarship exam on November 2 in Wichita. Amount: $500 per year
($1000 total). Deadline to apply to take exam: October 4 (Can also take exam in March if
this date doesn't work).
Outstanding Students of America
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, school activities, community service. Amount: $1000. You do not
have to purchase the yearbook to be eligible to apply for scholarship. Deadline to apply:
October 15. www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Eligibility:
outstanding community service activities since within the last year. One
student may be nominated from CHS. Amount: state winner receives $1000 and trip to
Washington, D.C. in May; national winners receive $5000. Deadline to apply: October 15
to allow time for Faculty select CHS nominee. www.prudential.com/community/spirit
Washington University St. Louis Danforth Scholars Program
Eligibility: nominated by CHS staff member based on exceptional contributions to the
community, personal integrity, leadership, academic excellence. Amount: full and partial
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tuition to Washington University. Deadline to be nominated: October 15.
interested in Washington U. and believe you meet the criteria, let me know.
If you are
Miss Kansas Teenager Competition
Eligibility:
participate in Miss Kansas Teenager competition, judged on activities,
communication skills, achievements, poise, appearance. Amount: varies $100 to $2500.
Deadline to apply: October 15 www.Kansaspageants.com
Coca Cola Scholars Program
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, activities, community service, leadership; children and grandchildren
of Coca Cola employees are not eligible. Amount: 50 awards of $20,000; 200 awards of
$4000. Deadline to apply: October 31. www.coca-colascholars.org
November Deadline
KU Scholarships
Eligibility: 3.25 GPA. KU encourages early application. Apply by November 1 and you will
receive notification of any KU scholarships awarded to you by the end of December.
Apply after November 1 and by the January 15 deadline, you will receive notification of
scholarships at the end of March. www.admissions.ku.edu
VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Eligibility: audio record 3-5 minute essay on "Freedom's Obligation." Amount: local and
national winners; varies to top prize of $25,000. Deadline to submit tape: November 1.
www.vfw.org
ROTC Scholarships
Eligibility: participate in ROTC while attending college, enter military as officer after
graduation from college. Scholarships pay tuition, books, monthly allowance. Application
deadline may be as early as November 1. Check websites for specific requirements and
deadlines:
Army ROTC
www.usarotc.com
Air Force ROTC
www.afrotc.com/scholarships
Navy/Marine ROTC
www.nrotc.navy.mil
Teens Helping Influence People Award
Eligibility:
academics, leadership, community involvement, do not smoke. Amount:
$10,000. Deadline to apply: November 15. www.buttoutnow.com
December Deadline
SAE Engineering Scholarships
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Eligibility: major in engineering or related science including math, chemistry, physics,
biology, technology, computer science, GPA, ACT scores. Amount: varies depending on the
specific scholarship $1000 to $10,000. There are general and college specific
scholarships available. Application lists all scholarships and specific requirements of each.
Deadline to apply: December 1. www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
Barton County Community College Presidential Scholarship
Eligibility: leadership, community service, extra curricular activities, citizenship, assist
with campus activities at Barton. Amount: $2000. Deadline to apply: December 6.
American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship
Eligibility: written essay. Amount: varies $1000 to $4000. Deadline to apply:
December 6. www.afsascholarship.org for essay requirements and application process
Washburn University Leadership Institute Scholarship
Eligibility: essay on leadership, participate in Leadership Studies program at Washburn.
Deadline to apply: December 15. Amount: varies. www.washburn.edu/leadership
Heartland Aviation Women of Kansas Scholarship
Eligibility: purse education in any aviation related field. Amount: $500. Deadline to
apply: December 31. Check out www.wiai.org for additional scholarships for those pursuing
careers in aviation.
January Deadline
American Legion Oratorical Contest
Eligibility: participate in oratorical contest in February, assigned topic for the 5 minute
speech will be on some phase of the U.S. Constitution. Amount: National winners-$14,000-$18,000; Kansas winners--$150-$1500. Deadline to register for competition:
January 15. www.legion.org
Colby Community College Presidential Scholarship
Eligibility: 22 ACT, leadership, resume, interview, participate in leadership activities on
campus at Colby. Deadline to apply: January 24. Amount: varies.
Sumner-Cowley Electric Coop Scholarships
Eligibility: parents must be members of Sumner-Cowley Electric Cooperative, short essay
on importance of values in the business world. Amount: $500-$1000. Deadline to apply;
January 31.
February Deadline
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, attend two or four year college in the fall, student or immediate
family cannot be Wal-Mart employee. Selection based on financial need, academic record,
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ACT scores, community involvement, participation in activities, work experience. Amount:
$1000. Deadline to apply: February 1
Pittsburg State University Honors College
Eligibility: 3.5 GPA, 28 ACT, participate in Honors College at PSU. Limited to select group
of academic scholars. Amount: varies to full tuition, room & board, and books. Deadline to
apply: February 1. Apply online: www.pittstate.edu/admin/vpaa
ESA Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Top 25% of class or 3.0 GPA or 20 ACT, character, leadership, financial need.
$5 processing fee. Amount: $500 - $1000. Deadline to apply: February 1. Apply online:
www.esaintl.com/ESAF
Vocational-Technical Education Scholarship
Eligibility: enroll in vocational program in Kansas vocational or technical school next year,
take vocational scholarship exam on March 1 in Wichita. Amount: $500 per year ($1000
total). Deadline to apply to take exam: February 3.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Eligibility: 3.85 GPA, 31 ACT, letters of recommendation, short essay, school activities,
community service. Amount: $1500/year. Deadline to apply: February 3. Apply online:
www.ksde.org click on Scholarships and Awards.
Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities Scholarship
Eligibility: parent must be custodial worker, attend a Kansas college. Amount: $500.
Deadline to apply: February 7.
Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Scholarship
Eligibility: 3.25 GPA, 22 ACT, leadership experience, attend Kansas college/university.
Amount: $500. Deadline to apply: February 15. www.kacrao.org
EF Educational Tours Global Citizen Award
Eligibility: short essay on being a global citizen. Amount: $1000 and 10-day expense paid
educational
tour
to
Europe.
Deadline
to
apply:
February
15.
www.eftours.com/globalcitizen
Kansas American Legion Scholarships
Several scholarships are available to you if your parent is a veteran and has been a member
of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary for the last three years. If your
parent meets the criteria, you should definitely apply for all of these. Deadline for all:
February 15. These scholarships include:
Hugh A. Smith Scholarship, $500
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Ted & Nora Anderson Scholarship, $500
Albert Lappin Scholarship, $1000
Charles & Annette Hill Scholarship, $1000
Other American Legion Scholarships do not require that parent is a veteran or Legion
member:
Music Committee Scholarship
Eligibility: major or minor in music. Amount: $1000. Deadline: February 15
Hobble LPN Scholarship
Eligibility: enroll in Licensed Practical Nursing program. Amount: $250. Deadline: February
15.
Shooting Sports Scholarship
Eligibility: participation in American Legion Shooting Sports program at State and Regional
levels. Amount: $250. Deadline: February 15.
American Legion Scout of the Year
Eligibility: Eagle Scout. Amount: One award of $10,000, three awards of $2000; Kansas
Scout of the Year receives $500. Deadline: February 15.
Scholarships for Military Children
Eligibility: parent must be active duty, Reserve/Guard, or retired military, plan to
graduate from four year college. Amount: $1500. Deadline to deliver to local commissary:
February 21. For more information: www.commissaries.com -- scholarship link
All-USA Academic Team
Eligibility: outstanding academic, artistic or leadership endeavor. Amount: $2500
Deadline to apply: February 22. allstars.usatoday.com
March Deadline
Great Plains Association for College Admission Counseling (GPACAC)
Eligibility: short essay on what you will contribute to your future college community.
Amount: $1000. Deadline to apply: March 1. www.gpacac.org
Kansas State University Delta Chi Educational Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: male, attend KSU, 3.0 GPA. Amount: $250. Deadline to apply: March 1.
www.ksu.edu/deltachi
Tomorrow's Teacher Scholarship
Eligibility: major in education at K-State, 3.5 GPA, 100 hours community service per school
year while in college. Amount: $2500/year. Deadline to apply: March 1.
www.tomorrowsteacher.com
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Best Buy Scholarships
Eligibility: involvement in community service activities, 2.5 GPA. Amount: varies $500$2500. Deadline to apply: March 5. www.bestbuy.csfa.org
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)
Eligibility: academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service.
Amount: $7500 and weekend at Disney World Florida in June. Deadline to apply: March
7. www.whymilk.com
Ft. Hays State University Music Scholarships
Eligibility: participate in vocal or instrumental music, audition. Amount: varies $500$1200. Audition date is March 8. Deadline to apply: complete music scholarship
application prior to March 8 and schedule audition time.
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
Eligibility: adjusted family gross income on 2002 federal tax return of $35,000 or less.
Amount: $1500/year. Deadline to apply: March 15.
www.usafunds.org
Free Enterprise Scholars Award
Eligibility:
demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit such as starting own business,
participation in activities associated with entrepreneurship, nominated by member of
National Federation of Independent Business (call 1-800-634-2669 for help with
nomination). Amount: $1000. Deadline to apply: application must be submitted between
January 1 and March 15. www.nfibeducationfoundation.org
K-State Phi Gamma Delta Scholarship
Eligibility: male attending KSU in the fall, leadership, activities, community service.
Amount: $500. Deadline to apply: March 24.
McConnell Officers' Spouses' Charitable Association Scholarships
Eligibility: dependent of active duty, full-time reserve or full-time guard, or deceased
military personnel. Amount: $1000 - $1500. Deadline to apply: March 31.
www.wichitalk.com
April Deadline
Financial Fitness Foundation Scholarship Contest
Eligibility: 1200 word essay on personal finance issues. Amount: $1000. Deadline to
apply: April 1. www.financialfitnessfoundation.com
Steve Harper Kansas Wildscape Scholarship
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Eligibility: attend four-year Kansas college and major in natural resources or photography,
past or current involvement in natural resources or photography. Scholarship is in memory
of Steve Harper, Wichita Eagle photographer and outdoor writer. Amount: $1000.
Deadline to apply: April 1.
Edward Zahn Agriculture Scholarship at Allen County Community College, Iola
Eligibility: major in agriculture at Allen County Community College, 2.0 GPA, work 20 hours
per week on the working farm at the college. Amount: all college expenses including
tuition, fees, room & board, and books. Deadline to apply: April 1.
World Trade Council of Wichita Essay Competition
Eligibility: major in International Business at WSU, 1500-2000 word essay on "Impact of
Globalization on the U.S. Economy." Amount: $1000-$2000/year. Deadline to apply:
April 8. http://wtc.ciba.wichita.edu
Ayn Rand Essay Contest
Eligibility: 800-1600 word essay on The Fountainhead. Amount: $50 - $10,000.
Deadline to apply: April 15. www.aynrand.org/contests
Holocaust Remembrance Project
Eligibility: 1200 word essay on the Holocaust. Amount: $100 - $5000. Deadline to apply:
April 30. www.holocaust.hklaw.com
May Deadline
Bill Spaniol Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: attend Kansas college/university, 3.0 GPA, intend to major in biological or
physical sciences. Amount: $500. Deadline to apply:
May 31. www.e-KAS.org
July Deadline
American Legion Dr. "Click" Cowger Baseball Scholarship
Eligibility: participant of American Legion Baseball program. Amount: $500. Deadline: July
15.
American Legion Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship
Eligibility: participant in high school athletics. Amount: $250. Deadline: July 15.
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