Scholarships    3/11/2009

   Academic Competitiveness Grant

   Award Amount                                  $750-$1300                   Deadline                                               8/1/2009

   Requirements                 Must have completed a rigorous high school curriculum (designated by your state), pursue

                                       College majors in high demand in the global economy (such as Science, Math, Technology,

                                       Engineering or critical Foreign language), complete the FASFA and be eligible for a Pell Grant.

                                       Must be a US citizen enrolled fulltime in a 2 or 4 year degree program. Second year students

                                       Must have had a 3.0 or higher GPA during their 1st year.

   Web Site                         www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/                               Phone                1-800-USA-LEARN

                                      

AEMP Foundation Scholarships

   Award Amount                                         $2000                   Deadline                                               5/1/2009

   Requirements                 Must attend a qualified school offering a 2 year diesel technician program.

   Application Comments   Must write an essay, complete application, submit a transcript and attach to letters of

                                       Recommendation. Application available online.

   Web Site                         www.aemp.org/pdfs/AEMP_Found_Brochure_FP.pdf     Phone                970-384-0510

                                      

American Legion Baseball Leadership Scholarship

   Award Amount                                         $1000                   Deadline                                              7/15/2009

   Requirements                 Must have participated in the American Legion Baseball program.

America's Homecoming Queen Community Service and Educational Scholarship

   Award Amount                                   cash tuition                   Deadline                                              3/14/2009

   Requirements                 Must have been a football or basketball homecoming queen.

   Web Site                         www.americashomecomingqueen.com                      Phone                901-755-9144

   Ayn Rand Anthem Essay Contest

   Award Amount                                   $30-$2000                   Deadline                                              3/20/2009

   Requirements                 Must read the book and write a 600-1200 word essay about the meaning of the novel.

   Application Comments   May be submitted online.

Web Site                          www.aynrand.org/contests

   Ayn Rand The Fountainhead Essay Contest

   Award Amount                                 $50-$10,000                   Deadline                                              4/29/2009

   Requirements                 Must read the book and write a 800-1600 word essay the wider significance of the novel.

   Application Comments   May submit online.

   Web Site                         www.aynrand.org/contests                                   

Barton County Sports Medicine Scholarship

   Award Amount                             Tuition & Books                   Deadline                                               5/1/2009

   Requirements                 Must be a student athletic trainer while in school. You must take a minimum of 12 semesters

                                       hours per semester and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Must major in athletic training.

   Web Site                                                                                           Phone                620-792-9371


Bethel College NSF S-STEM Scholarship

   Award Amount                             $3,000-$10,000                   Deadline                                               8/1/2009

   Requirements                 For students with academic interests in astronomy, biology(except pre-health sciences),

                                       Chemistry, computer science, math, neuroscience and physics. Must be financially eligible,

                                       maintain a 3.5 Cum GPA, have at least a 23 on the ACT, and participate in two interviews with

                                       STEM faculty when on campus.

   Application Comments   Preference will be given to women, underserved minorities populations.

   Web Site                         www.bethelks.edu.                                             Phone                316-284-5215

   Burns Lions Club Scholarship

   Award Amount                                               ?                   Deadline                                               4/1/2009

   Requirements                 Please write paragraphs explaining you HS activities, Community Involvement, Future Plans and

                                        Financial Need.

Christian College Scholarship

   Award Amount                                        $2,500                   Deadline                                               8/1/2009

   Requirements                 This is a drawing and you must enter online.

   Application Comments   This is a free Christian college information search.

   Web Site                         www.christianconnector.com                                 Phone                800-667-0600

Dillenkoffer Endowment Scholarship

   Award Amount                                      $10,000                   Deadline                                              3/15/2009

   Requirements                 Open to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students with at least a 2.75 GPA in HS,

                                       graduate from a KS or MO HS and attend college or university in KS or MO and make a

                                       difference in community and school involvement.

   Application Comments   Must maintain a 2.75 GPA in college.

   Web Site                         www.dillenkoffer.org                                           Phone                866-465-2008

   Dr. Irvin L "Click" Cowger Memorial Baseball Scholarship

   Award Amount                                          $500                   Deadline                                              7/15/2009

   Requirements                 For boys who participated in KS American Legion Baseball program. Must be average or better

                                       student scholastically, enrolled in an approved Jr College, College, University or trade school in

                                       the state of KS.

   Application Comments   Must complete an application, three letters of recommendation (1 a former coach), HS transcript,

                                        photo, latest 1040 for parents, write an essay of 250-500 words on "Why I Want To Go To

   Earl Wineinger Memorial Scholarship

   Award Amount                                          $500                   Deadline                                              3/20/2009

   Requirements                 Required to pursue an education in an agriculture related field of study with preference given to

                                       agricultural education.

   George Holm Scholarship

   Award Amount                                               ?                   Deadline                                               5/1/2009

   Requirements                 Must submit a short essay of 150 words or less about your country, community and future plans.


   GuildScholar Program for Visually Impaired HS Students

   Award Amount                                      $15,000                   Deadline                                               7/1/2009

   Requirements                 Complete the GuildScholar application on-line. Must have proof of legal blindness, US Citizenship

                                        or legal residency, transcript, three letters of recommendation and two personal statements.

   Application Comments   College you plan to attend must be accredited by a body recognized by the Council For Higher

                                       Education Accreditation and their admissions policies must be nondenominational and open to all

                                       religions, faiths and beliefs.

   Web Site                         www.jgb.org/guildscholar.asp                                 Phone                212-769-7801

Hutchinson Community College Ambassador Scholarship

   Award Amount                                         varies                   Deadline                                              4/15/2009

   Requirements                 Must attend HCC and be selected as an ambassador. Ambassadors show prospective students

                                       the campus, share personal experiences about their college experience, assist with enrollment &

                                       registration and special events on campus.

   Web Site                         www.hutchcc.edu                                              Phone                888-go-hutch

   John & Marjorie Allen Scholarship

   Award Amount                                          $700                   Deadline                                              5/30/2009

   Requirements                 Must have graduated from a high school in Clay, Dickinson, Geary, Marion, Morris, Ottawa or

                                       Saline Counties. Must be majoring in Special Education, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy,

                                       Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling or Rehabilitation Engineering. Must have

   Application Comments   Submit a letter of request to Sunflower Bank with a current resume and a copy of your college

                                       transcript.

   Web Site                         www.sunflowerbank.com                                      Phone                785-827-5564

KACRAO Scholarship

   Award Amount                                          $500                   Deadline                                              3/13/2009

   Requirements                 Must be a KS HS student, have a 7 semester Cum GPA of 3.25 or higher, have a min. ACT of

                                       22 and provide evidence of leadership experience.

   Application Comments   This scholarship is not need based.

   Web Site                         www.kacrao.org                                                Phone                620-227-9409

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Kansas County Clerks' & Election Officials Scholarship

   Award Amount                                          $500                   Deadline                                               4/3/2009

   Requirements                 Must major in Journalism, Political Science or Communications and have a GPA of 3.0.

   Application Comments   May mail in the application to the scholarship committee or hand deliver to Carol Maggard, Marion

                                        County Clerk.

   Web Site                                                                                           Phone                620-382-2185

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

   Award Amount                                         $1850                   Deadline                                               4/1/2009

   Requirements                 must be a member of any of the following groups: African American, American Indian or Alaskan

                                        Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, or Hispanic, ACT score of 21, GPA of 3.0, High school rank in

                                        upper 33%, completion of Kansas Scholars Curriculum, Selection by National Merit Corporation

                                       in any category , selection by College Board as a Hispanic Scholar. Is based on financial need.

   Application Comments   See Mrs. Pankratz for application or can be completed online. May be renewed for four years.

   Web Site                         www.kansasregents.org                                       Phone                785-296-3517


   Kansas Grain & Feed Association Scholarships

   Award Amount                                  $500-$1000                   Deadline                                              3/13/2009

   Requirements                 Applicants must be self-starters, possess excellent academic credentials, be good school &

                                       community citizens & have strong desire to continue their education

   Application Comments   This award is merit based.

   Web Site                         www.KansasAg.org                                            Phone                785-234-2930

   Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship

   Award Amount                                         $1250                   Deadline                                               4/3/2009

   Requirements                 Must have participated in junior golf activities. Based on academic performance, leadership,

                                       written essay and financial need.

   Application Comments   This is renewable for up to 4 yrs.

   Web Site                         www.kansasgolf.org                                            Phone

   Kansas Masonic Foundation Loan Program

   Award Amount                                         varies                   Deadline                                              4/15/2009

   Requirements                 The Kansas Masons provide low interest loans to residents who attend KS institutions of higher

                                       learning full time. These multi-year loans are renewable for up to 4 years of the educational

                                       process. Repayment begins 1 yr after completion of school. Repayment is completed over a 4

                                        yr period with increasing annual payments at 5% or less interest rate on the principal. The

                                       interest rate charge starts on the date of completion of school or the termination of the

                                       agreement. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be full time.

   Application Comments   Must complete an application and a Financial Aid Verification Form. Students must submit a

                                       transcript, ACT scores, letters of reference and a Statement of Educational Goals.

   Web Site                         www.kmfonline.org                                             Phone                785-357-7646

   Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship

   Award Amount                               $2,500-$3,500                   Deadline                                               4/1/2009

   Requirements                 Scholarship requires an obligation to practice as an LPN or RN in Kansas and work for your

                                       sponsor. Must find your own sponsor, meaning any adult care home, psychiatric hospital or

                                       medical care facility licensed by the State, home health agency, local health dept which employs

                                        LPNs or RNs. The sponsor provides employment upon licensure of the recipient. Must complete

   Application Comments   Criteria include: 1. acceptance into a KS nursing program (pre-nursing is not funded). 2. Secure

                                       commitment by an eligible sponsor. 3. Sponsor must fund half of the scholarship and provide

                                       full-time employment to the recipient. See Mrs. Pankratz for State Aid Application.

   Web Site                         www.kansasregents.org                                       Phone                785-296-3517

   Kansas State Scholarship Program

   Award Amount                                         $1000                   Deadline                                               4/1/2009

   Requirements                 Minimum requirements include: 1. take the ACT by December of Senior year; 2. Complete the

                                       Kansas Scholars Curriculum; 3. Mrs. Pankratz must certify your curriculum, 7 Semester GPA by

                                        March 1st; 4. You must be designated as a State Scholar during your Sr yr (Designation is

                                       based on a mathematical index combining your ACT & GPA); 5.Must complete the FASFA & the

                                       KS Student Aid Application($10 fee).

   Application Comments   Award is based on financial need. The academic profile of the 2006 designated scholars was an

                                       average ACT of 29 and average GPA of 3.90. See Mrs. Pankratz for State Aid Application.

   Web Site                         www.kansasregents.org                                       Phone                785-296-3517


   Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship

   Award Amount                                        $5,100                   Deadline                                               4/1/2009

   Requirements                 Requires a commitment to teach in a specified curriculum or an underserved area of KS. The

                                       hard to fill areas include: Special Education, Math, Science, Foreign Language and English as a

                                       Second Language. The underserved areas of KS are Topeka USD 501, Wichita USD259, Kansas

                                        City USD 500, and State Board of Education Area 5 (The western 1/3 of Kansas). Must

   Application Comments   The program requires a commitment to teach 1 year for every year you receive the loan and if

                                       you do not, it becomes a loan. See Mrs. Pankratz for State Aid Application.

   Web Site                         www.kansasregents.org                                       Phone                785-296-3517

Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship

   Award Amount                                   $50-$5000                   Deadline                                              3/15/2009

   Requirements                 Must be nominated by anyone for volunteering and making your community a better place.

                                       Nominator must describe the actions in detail and document efforts that are above and beyond

                                       what is normally expected of a child that age. Must have had a positive impact on others and

                                       occurred in the last 12 months. The activity cannot be performed solely to benefit a family

                                       member. Applicants must not have graduated prior to March 15th.

   Application Comments   Judging will be based on creativity, initiative, generosity, leadership and community outreach.

   Web Site                         www.kohlskids.com                                            Phone                507-931-0625

   K-State Salina ELITE (Enhancing Lives through Technology & Engineering) Scholarship

   Award Amount                                   Full Tuition                   Deadline                                              3/23/2009

   Requirements                 Must be working toward an Engineering Technology degree, which includes Construction

                                       Engineering, Web Development, Computer Systems Technology, electronic and Computer

                                       Engineering Technology. Must be admitted, show need via the FASFA, be a US citizen, be a first

                                        generation college student, or from rural KS, economically disadvantaged.

   Application Comments   Go online for step by step instructions. Click on ELITE Scholarships.

   Web Site                         www.sal.ksu.edu/elite/index.html                             Phone                785-826-2629

   Marion County AFA Scholarship

   Award Amount                                               0                   Deadline                                               4/1/2009

   Requirements                 Must enroll in a 2 or 4 year college with intentions of pursuing a four-year Agriculture degree, high

                                        school GPA of at least 3.0, Must agree to do summer internship with CG&S following their

                                       freshman year in college, Must agree to attend AFA's Leadership Confrerence in the fall of

                                       freshman year in college.

   Marion County Delta Kappa Gamma International Alpha Omega Scholarship

   Award Amount                                               ?                   Deadline                                              4/27/2009

   Requirements                 Open to young women from a Marion County High School, planning to attend a KS college or

                                       university, majoring in education.

   Application Comments   Must complete an application including references and send a transcript.

   Web Site                                                                                           Phone                620-367-2408

   McPherson College Scholarships

   Award Amount                               $1,000-$8,000                   Deadline                                              3/31/2009

   Requirements                 Must submit the FAFSA, Apply, and submit transcript… Based on ACT scores, Cum GPA ,

                                       participation in activities.

   Web Site                         www.mcpherson.edu                                          Phone                1-800-365-7402


Mid Kansas Coop Scholarship Program

   Award Amount                                          $500                   Deadline                                              3/15/2009

   Requirements                 Any one planning to attend an accredited university or college including jucos, community

                                       colleges and vo-techs. This recognizes outstanding students demonstrating a balance of

                                       academics, school activities, and community activities.

   Application Comments   See Mrs. Pankratz for an Application.

   Web Site                         www.mkcoop.com                                              Phone                800-864-4428

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