Russell Family Foundation Scholarship
Scholarships for graduating high school students in Kansas Unified School Districts 283, 286 and 490 who have financial need and rank in the top half of their class, entering full-time college, graduate or trade school, or an apprenticeship; about 39 awards a year. Submit a resume and school-verified transcript.
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Who can apply
- In Kansas Unified School District No. 283 or Kansas Unified School District No. 286 or Kansas Unified School District No. 490
- For seniors
- Shows financial need
- top 50% of graduating class or full-time student entering college, university, graduate or professional school, trade school, apprenticeship or internship
Homeschool note: this award seems to need an accredited school, class rank or a school nomination. Ask the sponsor whether a homeschool transcript and a parent’s counselor letter are accepted; many say yes when asked.
How to apply
You’ll need a transcript.
Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page and contact details. This foundation has no website; most small foundations take applications by mail or through the local high school’s counseling office. A short, polite letter asking for the application works well.
Is this legit?
Trust 75/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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