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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
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.
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 # 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
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
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
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 Next Step Free College Tuition |