Scholarships for Kansas students

96 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Kansas: local foundations found in IRS filings, Kansas state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

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• Alma Area Foundation Scholarships~$1,804 · Deadline VariesMultiple scholarships for the graduating class of Wabaunsee High School in Alma, Kansas (about 30 students a year); 14 were awarded in the latest year.
• Bach ScholarshipUp to $3,000 · Deadline Usually MarchUp to $3,000 a year for Pawnee County, Kansas seniors at Larned or Pawnee Heights high schools headed to a four-year, two-year or vocational program; vocational fields are preferred. Needs a C average, essay, three references and transcript; renewable once.
• Bill & Julia Thomas Nursing Scholarship~$920 · Deadline March 31Nursing scholarships for graduates of Smith County, Kansas high schools, two-year residents of Smith County, or students who commit in writing to work as a registered nurse in Smith County after graduation; apply through The Peoples Bank by March 31.
• Brand-Wagner Scholarship Fund~$5,000 · Deadline March 1Scholarships for students who attended Osawatomie High School (USD 367, Kansas) for both junior and senior years with a C average. The application is on the USD 367 website and must be received before March 1.
• Burlingame USD 454 Endowment Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 for Burlingame USD 454 (Burlingame, Kansas) students, paid to the college of their choice; five were given in the year reported.
• Burlington High School Alumni Scholarship~$2,564 · Deadline VariesAlumni-funded scholarships for students of Burlington High School in Burlington, Kansas; 21 were awarded in the latest year.
• Catholic Diocese of Salina Education Fund ScholarshipsPrivate-school tuition scholarships for low-income students at qualifying private schools, granted through the Kansas scholarship granting organization program; 102 students received awards last year.
• C.D. Terry Jr. ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships exclusively for qualifying employees and directors of Berkel & Company Contractors and their immediate family members; applications are submitted to the company twice a year.
• Chris O. Concannon Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarships for graduating seniors of Hugoton High School in Hugoton, Kansas, awarded at graduation.
• Colby Community College Endowment Foundation Scholarships~$1,408 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students enrolled at Colby Community College (Colby, Kansas), selected under each donor's criteria; 134 were awarded in the latest year.
• Dean & Bertha Pounds Scholarship~$1,195 · Deadline April 1Scholarship for graduates of Smith Center High School in Smith Center, Kansas; apply by April 1.
• Dillon Stores Obee Elementary Superstars Scholarship~$934College scholarships for graduates of Obee Elementary School (Hutchinson, Kansas) under the Superstars Scholarship Program; four students were paid last year.
• Donald R. Pitts & Zelma C. Pitts ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of Smith Center High School in Smith Center, Kansas; apply through The Peoples Bank by April 1. Four students were funded in the latest year.
• Earl E. & Elmyra Susie J. Euler ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for seniors at Wathena High School (USD 406) in Wathena, Kansas, administered through the Wathena High School Alumni Association trust.
• Edna Mae Schmitt Scholarship Trust~$900 · Deadline April 1Small scholarships for students of high character who will attend college full time and keep a 2.5 GPA, with priority for residents of Powhattan, Kansas and the original Powhattan school district; applications from Citizens State Bank, due April 1.
• Edward G. Beckman ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarship (up to tuition and fees) for students who have lived in Smith County, Kansas within the past five years, rank in the top third of their class, and are pursuing a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, physics, biology or health care; financial need is not considered. Apply through The Peoples Bank by April 1.
• Edwin & Louise Perdue Scholarship~$3,600 · Deadline VariesScholarships for deserving students from the Louisburg, Kansas and Drexel, Missouri areas; schools submit a letter on the student's behalf to UMB Bank. Five were awarded in the latest year.
• Ella Frances Brisley & Noma Brisley ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving and needy medical school and nursing school students at accredited schools in Kansas or Missouri; apply through your school's financial aid office using its standard scholarship form.
• Elma Schmidt Scholarship Fund~$2,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for women from southwestern Kansas who are U.S. citizens, have a high school diploma or GED, are enrolled at least half-time in college or a vocational-technical program, and document financial need. Due April 1 for fall and November 1 for spring.
• Elmer & Alice Windscheffel Scholarship~$3,646 · Deadline April 1A scholarship for a graduate of Smith Center High School (Smith Center, Kansas); applications are due April 1 and one award of about $3,600 was made in the latest year.
• Fairview High School Scholarship Fund~$1,000Four $1,000 scholarships a year from a scholarship fund in Fairview, Kansas (Hiawatha area).
• F.H. Moberley Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline May 10Scholarships limited to graduates of Comanche County, Kansas high schools; applications are furnished to eligible applicants and due May 10. Eleven were awarded in the latest year.
• Flint Hills Technical College Foundation Scholarships~$1,017 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students attending Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia, Kansas, paid directly to the college; about 126 were awarded in the latest year.
• Florence Robinson Scholarship~$1,041 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for students of USD 290 in Ottawa, Kansas; apply through the Ottawa High School principal by May 1. Twenty were awarded in the latest year.
• Freda M. Collar Scholarship~$1,545 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduating seniors of Lakeside High School in Downs, Kansas who live in a designated area of Osborne, Jewell and Smith counties and will attend an accredited post-secondary school. Forms are with the school guidance counselor.
• Fred T. & John H. Steffens ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of Phillipsburg High School (Phillipsburg, Kansas) attending a Kansas post-secondary school; apply by April 1. Eight students were funded in the latest year.
• Garnette E. Greene and Ethlyne R. Greene Scholarship~$700 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for students from Kansas school districts USD 103 and USD 297, paid each semester to students enrolled in at least 12 hours at a two- or four-year college; 25 were awarded in the latest year. Documents are available from FNB Bank in Goodland, Kansas.
• Genevieve Strahan ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for graduates of Brown County, Kansas high schools; applications are available from the trust officer at Citizens State Bank in Hiawatha.
• George E. & Zatha E. Lawrence Scholarship~$5,442 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduating seniors of Smith Center High School (Smith Center, Kansas) going on to college, a health-related vocational-technical program, medical school or other medical-field study (except mental health); apply by April 1 with transcript, a short essay on educational goals and a list of activities and work history.
• Harry & Waneta Pendergraft ScholarshipDeadline June 30Scholarships for people who live in or are originally from Chase County, Kansas. The application asks for name, address, school, major and GPA, due June 30.
• Hazel T. Nelson ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Brown County, Kansas high schools; applications are available from the trust officer at Citizens State Bank in Hiawatha. 19 were awarded in the latest year.
• Heather Lynn Arnold Memorial Scholarship~$1,882 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Southern Coffey County High School (Gridley, Kansas area) seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who attended their entire senior year there; renewable for up to five years while the GPA is maintained. 17 were awarded in the latest year.
• Henry & Matilda Behrens Scholarship~$832 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Lyndon High School in Lyndon, Kansas; 15 were awarded in the latest year.
• Herbert J. Cornwell and Anna W. Cornwell Scholarship~$1,131 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students graduating from a high school in Stafford County, Kansas who will attend a post-secondary school in Kansas; each school district in the county appoints members of the selection board and has written criteria. 32 were awarded in the latest year.
• Hilda Hornberger Charitable Trust Scholarship~$654 · Deadline March 1Scholarships for Miami County, Kansas residents who graduated from a high school in Paola or elsewhere in the county and are pursuing a nursing-related occupation; apply through First Option Bank by March 1. 13 were awarded in the latest year.
• Hilda Smith Permanent Scholarship~$2,144 · Deadline VariesScholarships for seniors graduating from high schools in Saline County, Kansas; applications through UMB Bank in Salina. Nine were awarded in the latest year.
• H.O. Middlebrook Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for students of Hiawatha High School in Hiawatha, Kansas; contact the trust officer at Citizens State Bank for an application, due April 1. Six were awarded in the latest year.
• Hope Community Education Endowment Scholarships~$3,542 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Hope High School in Hope, Kansas; application forms are available at the high school or from the association and are reviewed before the end of each school year. Twelve were awarded in the latest year.
• Irene Murdock Educational Scholarship~$2,667 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Ness County, Kansas high schools. Apply in writing through the local school board.
• Jimmy V & Lucile A Hoar Memorial Scholarship Fund~$4,071 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Lewis High School in Lewis, Kansas, or of the consolidated school that replaced it. Application forms are provided; deadlines follow the school calendar.
• Jud W. Hines Honorary ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarships for students of Chapman High School in Chapman, Kansas; apply in writing by April 1. Seven were awarded in the latest year.
• Kansas All-Star Scholars Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline April 15$1,000 college scholarships for all qualifying high school seniors in Sumner County, Kansas and the Mulvane school district. Apply online by April 15.
• Kansas Comprehensive GrantDeadline Varies · GrantState need-based grant for Kansas residents enrolled full time at participating Kansas private colleges, state universities or Washburn University; awarded from the FAFSA with no separate application.
• Kansas Foster Child Education Assistance ProgramDeadline Varies · GrantTuition and fee waiver at Kansas public colleges for young people who were in Kansas foster care (custody of the Secretary for Children and Families) in high school or aged out.
• Kansas Lutheran Schools ScholarshipDeadline VariesTuition scholarships for low-income students attending Lutheran private schools in Kansas, from a scholarship granting organization; see the website to apply.
• Kansas Promise Act ScholarshipDeadline October 1 · Service-for-aid programPays for two-year degree and certificate programs in high-wage, high-demand fields at Kansas community and technical colleges for recent Kansas high school graduates under income limits, who then live and work in Kansas for two years.
• Kansas State Delta Chi Educational Foundation Scholarship~$446 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships generally limited to members of the Delta Chi fraternity at Kansas State University; contact the foundation to apply. Twelve small awards were made in the latest year.
• Kansas State ScholarshipDeadline May 1Need-based award for Kansas high school seniors designated Kansas State Scholars for completing the required curriculum and ranking in the top portion of graduates.
• Lansing Kansas Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Lansing High School (Lansing, Kansas) continuing at a university, college or vocational-technical school.
• Madonna Jamison Scholarship (Osborne High School)~$1,408 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of Osborne High School in Osborne, Kansas; apply through The Peoples Bank in Smith Center by April 1. Two were awarded in the latest year.
• Madonna Jamison Scholarship (Smith Center High School)Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of Smith Center High School in Smith Center, Kansas; apply through The Peoples Bank by April 1. Five students were funded in the latest year.
• Margaret Nelson Castle College Scholarship~$1,446 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for high school graduates living in Smith County, KS who attend an accredited college or university; apply through The Peoples Bank by April 1.
• Margaret Nelson Castle Vo-Tech ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarships for high school graduates living in Smith County, Kansas who attend an accredited vocational-technical school.
• Marlin & Virginia Ehlers Oskaloosa High School Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarship for above-average students who attended Oskaloosa High School (Oskaloosa, Kansas) for at least one full term; the school selection committee sets the application and deadline. Three were awarded in the latest year.
• Miss Kansas Scholarship~$3,882 · Deadline VariesEducational scholarships for contestants in the Miss Kansas pageants; 24 were awarded in the latest year.
• Morris Fingersh ScholarshipDeadline June 1Scholarship limited to students at Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (Overland Park, Kansas); apply with a written application (no form) by June 1.
• Muriel Casebrier Neas Petrie Scholarship~$2,250 · Deadline May 1Scholarship for Tonganoxie High School (Kansas) students with a 3.0 GPA who plan to study medicine, engineering or agriculture and show leadership and citizenship; three or more awards a year through the school's local scholarship application, due May 1.
• Mustang Farm Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Southwestern Heights High School (southwest Kansas) pursuing higher education, funded by the foundation's farm. Application details are not in the filing.
• Neodesha High School Alumni Scholarships and Neodesha Promise~$3,430 · Deadline March 1Alumni scholarships for graduates of Neodesha High School (Neodesha, Kansas), plus the Neodesha Promise scholarship for USD 461 graduates with a 2.5 GPA, completed community service hours and a FAFSA (ACT 21 for the bachelor's-degree award); Promise applications are due March 1 of senior year. Over 100 awards were made in the latest year.
• Neosho County Community College Foundation Scholarships~$652 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students attending Neosho County Community College (Chanute, Kansas), paid directly to the college; 193 were awarded in the latest year.
• Newton F. & Lenora Wilson ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Emporia State University students with a 3.0 GPA or a recommendation from their division chairperson; preprinted applications are available from Advantage Trust Company in Salina, Kansas.
• Orville & Laurene Watts ScholarshipA scholarship fund administered by the Ellis Foundation in Fort Scott, Kansas; contact the Ellis Foundation for eligibility and deadlines.
• Over the Road Gang Scholarship~$583 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school students in Ottawa, Kansas to attend area colleges and technical schools, funded by an annual car show; six were awarded in the latest year.
• Patti Johnson Wilson Foundation ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarships for music, engineering or liberal arts majors with at least a 3.5 GPA who work to help pay for school and show financial need, at the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma State, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, Kansas State, University of Kansas or University of Arkansas. Apply through your university financial aid office; deadline April 1.
• Paul A. & Daisy E. Schuneman Scholarship~$596 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school graduates of Brown County, Kansas; applications are available on request from Citizens State Bank in Hiawatha.
• Peterson Industries Foundation ScholarshipDeadline June 1Scholarships for graduates of Smith Center High School (Smith Center, Kansas) in the top half of their graduating class; apply in writing by June 1 summarizing academic excellence and leadership.
• Pittsburg USD 250 ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students of Pittsburg Community Schools (USD 250) in Pittsburg, Kansas. Sixty-five were awarded in the latest year.
• Pride Ag Resources Foundation Scholarship~$500 · Deadline Varies$500 scholarships for college students from the Dodge City, Kansas area, paid to their colleges; 19 were awarded in the latest year.
• Ralph A. Fry Scholarship~$1,100 · Deadline April 15Scholarships for graduates of South Gray High School in Montezuma, Kansas; apply on the Fry Scholarship form (personal data, family history, activities and goals) by April 15.
• Ralph & Lucile Hunter ScholarshipDeadline March 15Scholarship for women from western Kansas attending Fort Hays State University full time who graduated from a Kansas high school, keep a 3.0 GPA and show outstanding citizenship; apply through the FHSU scholarship application by March 15.
• R.E. French Family Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Kansas high schools who want to attend a college or university or an accredited vocational training program; request the application from the foundation in Gridley, Kansas.
• Richard W. and Ruth R. Cassella Scholarship~$2,800 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of St. Paul Lutheran School in Leavenworth, Kansas who also graduated from an accredited high school and are starting or continuing college; apply with a recent transcript by the date on the application.
• Robert & Ava Lee Maydew Scholarship~$1,250 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduating Smith Center High School (Smith Center, Kansas) students with a B average or better who are related to a Lebanon High School graduate and plan to attend an accredited college or junior college; apply by April 1 with a transcript, short essay and activity list. Four were awarded in the latest year.
• Rose Memorial Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesTwo $2,000 scholarships a year for graduates of USD 444 (Little River-Windom, Kansas).
• Rose Spurrier Scholarship~$4,146 · Deadline VariesRenewable one-year college scholarships for Kingman High School (Kingman, Kansas) students; apply with a biographical sketch and resume, two recommendation letters from school staff and a verified transcript, followed by an interview with the trustees. 14 were awarded in the latest year.
• Russell Family Foundation Scholarship~$1,950 · Deadline VariesScholarships 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.
• Scholarships for Catholic Schools (Dodge City Diocese)Deadline VariesKansas tax-credit scholarships for eligible students attending schools in the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City.
• Shawnee Mission Education Foundation ScholarshipsPost-secondary scholarships for graduating students of the Shawnee Mission School District in Kansas, from several designated scholarship funds; multi-year awards are renewed on transcripts and proof of enrollment.
• Shawnee Mission North Sports ScholarshipScholarships for student athletes of Shawnee Mission North High School (Kansas) with academic excellence and high civic character.
• Stafford Community USD Educational Foundation Scholarships~$1,822 · Deadline VariesScholarships to state colleges and universities for students of the Stafford, Kansas public schools; 20 were awarded in the latest year.
• Steen Opportunity ScholarshipDeadline VariesSemester-by-semester scholarship for U.S. citizens admitted to a U.S. college who live in Oklahoma or a bordering state. Apply three weeks before the semester with a cover letter, transcript, proof of acceptance, resume, three recommendation letters and consent to a background check; recipients are re-evaluated each semester.
• Stockard Scholarship~$2,510 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for graduates of Marysville High School in Marysville, Kansas who rank in the top 25% of their class (young men) or top 20% (young women).
• Sunflower Cluster Junior Handler ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for junior dog-show handlers in the Kansas region, awarded at a junior handling event.
• Timothy P. O'Shaughnessy Foundation Scholarship~$6,095 · Deadline November 30Scholarships for Kansas-resident U.S.-citizen high school seniors at the schools listed on the foundation's website who have a 3.6 GPA, a 26 ACT or a 1240 SAT and are nominated by their counselor (two per school); nominees apply online by noon November 30 with a resume, essay or video, two recommendation letters and a transcript or ACT report. 13 were awarded in the latest year.
• Torline Family Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of about $1,000 for graduating seniors of Newton High School in Newton, Kansas; check with the high school for the application and deadline.
• Underhill-Gove Scholarship Foundation~$972 · Deadline VariesSmall scholarships for students from the Mound City, Kansas area; apply by written request each year.
• USD 273 Endowment Association Scholarships~$1,782 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students who attend or attended USD 273 (Beloit, Kansas); 22 were awarded in the latest year.
• USD 404 Education Foundation Scholarships~$585 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Riverton (USD 404, Kansas) and for Riverton graduates continuing college with a GPA of 2.0 or higher; 46 were awarded in the latest year.
• USD 498 Foundation Scholarships~$2,185 · Deadline VariesScholarships for seniors of USD 498 Valley Heights (Waterville, Kansas); eleven were awarded in the latest year.
• Verle E. and Lora M. Soice ScholarshipDeadline April 15Scholarship for graduates of South Gray High School (Montezuma, Kansas) with at least a B (3.0) average who attend an accredited college, university or community college in Kansas; apply on the Soice form with two recommendation letters by April 15.
• Virginia Ehlers Leavenworth High School Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarship for above-average students who attended Leavenworth High School (Leavenworth, Kansas) for at least one full term; the school selection committee sets the application and deadline. Three were awarded in the latest year.
• Wallace and Caryl Anderson Toedter Memorial Scholarship~$895 · Deadline May 1Scholarship for graduates of Marysville High School (Marysville, Kansas) for undergraduate study at the University of Kansas or another Kansas college or university. Get the form from the MHS guidance counselor; deadline May 1.
• Wellsville High School Class of 1981 Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline April 15Scholarships of about $1,500 for graduates of Wellsville High School in Wellsville, Kansas, funded by the class of 1981; apply with the scholarship application form by April 15.
• West Kingman County Education Foundation Scholarships$75–1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $75 to $1,500 for graduates of USD 332 (Cunningham, Kansas); $25,350 was awarded in the latest year.
• Yates & Jones Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline May 1Small scholarships for graduating seniors of Tonganoxie High School (Tonganoxie, Kansas) with at least a 3.0 GPA who will attend college or trade school. Apply through the high school by May 1.
• Zeta Iota Zeta Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and grants, funded by chapter alumni, for qualifying students attending the University of Kansas.