INSTITUTIONAL
BUILDING BALANCED MAN SCHOLARSHIP - SIG EP AT K-STATE
K-State Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity is offering three, one-time, Balance Man Scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 each from the Kansas Beta Chapter, Kansas State University. To qualify for the scholarship, you must be attending KSU in the 12-13 year and submit application by July 30, 2012. There is no obligation to join the SigEp. The application is available in student services or contact Carter McEntee at 913-544-7424.
Kansas State University Women’s Rowing Scholarships
KSU women’s rowing team is always looking for tall women who qualify for Division 1 athletics. If interested submit an online questionnaire at www.kstatesports.com/rowing or pick up information in student services.
Bethany College Honors & Scholarship Day- Feb. 4, 2012
Bethany invites high school seniors who qualify to compete for three full-tuition scholarships. Students must meet two out of three criteria: 3.5 GPA or above, 25 ACT, Top ¼ of class.
Apply and be accepted to Bethany College prior to participating in the Scholarship Day on February 4, 2012. All participants receive a $500 academic scholarship. Contact admissions@bethanylb.edu or go to www.bethanylb.edu
Kansas State University Fine Arts Scholarships
Apply for fine arts (art, dance, music, theatre) at www.k-state.edu/scholarships/finearts
Barton Community College Sports Medicine Awards
Thirty students are selected to join the athletic training staff each fall semester. Each student receives books and tuition performance award to help meet college expenses. A minimum of 12 semester hours and an overall GPA of 2.0 must be maintained to renew the student-athletic trainer position and the performance award each semester. Interested students can visit www.BartonSports.com and go to “inside athletics” and go to sports medicine and fill out the questionnaire.
Hutchinson Community College Scholarships
Hutchison Community College scholarship applications are available online for all applicants to the college. Students can complete the online scholarships in DragonZone under the finance tab after setting up an account. Priority deadline for the scholarship application is February 15.
Kansas State Delta Chi Educational Foundation
The Kansas State Chapter of the Delta Chi Fraternity and the Kansas State Delta Chi Educational Foundation are offering a $250 James Komatz/Delta Chi Memorial Scholarship for the fall semester. This is a one-time award to a male freshman who will be attending K-State. Applications must be received by March 1, 2012. Qualifications for the scholarship are a 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale and leadership, involvement and service. Pick up an application in student services or contact Aaron Otto at ottomatic98@hotmail.com.
Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity Man of Faith Scholarship at K-State
The Man of Faith Scholarship is awarded to two incoming male freshmen who have exemplified faith and academics as priorities throughout their high school career. To be eligible for the scholarship the applicant must fill out the application, submit letters of applications, and attend an interview session on February 11 or 12. The application packet is due on January 25, 2012. There will be one $1,000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships. Applications are available in student services. For questions contact Evan Just at ekjust@ksu.edu or call 620-381-4080.
Butler Community College Humanities/Fine Arts Scholarships
The Humanities/Fine Arts audition dates for departmental scholarships will be February 4, 2012 or March 2, 1012. These include the areas of music, theatre, dance, and mass communications. Portfolio competitions for scholarships in the visual arts is only on March 2. Butler offers over 200 scholarships in the Fine Arts and Communications. For questions contact Jay Moorman at (316) 322-3328.
Baker University Music Scholarship Audition Dates
Monday, February 20, 2012 or
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Go to www.bakeredu/musicevents for more information.
K-State Acacia Fraternity Leadership Scholarship
Acacia is an organization founded on the pursuit of knowledge and leadership. In that spirit, Acacia is awarding one leadership scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and two in the amount of $500 each to incoming male freshmen at KSU. Scholarship winners will be selected on the basis of academic, activities, leadership, references and an interview. Applications are available at www.kstateacacia.org
Hixson Opportunity Scholarship Award
The Hixson Opportunity Award was established to provide the opportunity for students to attend KU who would otherwise not be able to because of a personal challenges and/or financial hardship. Each recipient has the opportunity to receive up to $20,000 for their educational expenses ($5,000 per year for up to 4 years). These awards are available to ten entering freshmen attending KU who are Kansas residents. The application and additional information about the scholarship is available online at www.scholarships.ku.edu/hixson.shtml. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2012.
Coffeyville Community College Enhancement Scholarships
All Kansas students interested in one of Coffeyville Community College activities (Agriculture, Art, Athletic Training, Broadcasting, Cheer, Choral Music, Dance, Horticulture, Instrumental Music, Livestock Judging, Meats Judging, Native American Leadership, Quiz Bowl, Rodeo, Theatre) can apply for the Kansas Enhancement Scholarship. For an application go to http://www.coffeyville.edu/finaid/Scholarships.cfm
Pittsburg State University Music Scholarship Audition Days
The Pittsburg State University Department of Music invites all music students to audition for scholarship awards. The music scholarship auditions are November 18, 2011 and February 18, 2012. Any student regardless of academic major may audition for a scholarship. For audition application and guidelines go to: www.pittstate.edu/department/music
K-State Civic Leadership Scholarship
The K-State Civic Leadership Scholarship competition identifies and rewards exceptional high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to serving others in their community, school, or place of worship. To qualify applicants must: Have an exemplary record of community service, be a high school seniors, and be admitted to K-State. To apply, students must: compete the K-State admissions and scholarship application, complete the K-State Civic Leadership Scholarship supplemental application packet, www.k-state.edu/nss/scholarships. All applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2011.
Kansas University Women’s Rowing Scholarship
Scholarships are available to female high school seniors who are hard-working, athletic and have the physical attributes needed to be a successful Division I rower. No experience is necessary. If interested, please contact Head Coach, Rob Catloth at kurowing@ku.edu.
INDEPENDENT/Local
4th Annual Raw Talent Scholarship B Street Design/Marinello
Write an 1 ½ to 2 page double spaced, 11-12 point font, Times New Roman essay with an Marinello application, which is available online at www.marinello.com/scholarship All are due by April 30, 2012. Then be in the competition from May 7-8, 2012 for updo hairstayles or esthetics. 1st place is $10,000 and 2nd is $5,000.
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Applications, essays, academic records and letters of reference should be completed on or before May 5, 2012. Pick up the information in student services.
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Awards
The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award Program provides high school scholar athletes in grade 12 with the opportunity to earn college scholarships. Judging is based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service and milk experience essay. Visit www.Facebook.com/MilkMustache for complete rules, information and an onlinie application. Apply by March 19, 2012.
Regency Beauty Institute Scholarship Competition
$5,000 Student Choice Scholarship can be entered by completing a makeover transformation on yourself or someone you know, document the process with photos or a short video, and email them to us with a short statement describing your inspiration to scholarship@RegencyBeauty.com For more information, pick up a flyer in student services.
Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities
The Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities (KADPF) offers four $1,000 yearly scholarships. These scholarships are available only to graduating seniors of custodial workers who are going to college. The criteria for judging is ACT, GPA, Curriculum, Financial Need, Extracurricular Activities and Work Activities. The deadline for the applications is March 1, 2012. Go to the website: http://kadpf.org/index.html or check in student services for an application.
Kansas Golf Foundation
The Kansas Golf Foundation will award five scholarships in 2012. This is an academic scholarship, but in order to be eligible, a student must have participated in junior golf activities, including high school golf. Scholarship are awarded to graduating Kansas high school seniors based on academic performance, leadership, a written essay and financial need. The grant is $5,000 payable $1250 per school year. Recipients must attend a Kansas college or university, including community colleges. Scholarship details and a downloadable application form are available at www.kansasgolf.org/foundation/scholarships For more information, contact Phil Miller at 785-842-4833 x205 or foundation@kansasgolf.org
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN) Scholarship
ECKAN will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who resides within its service area (Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Lyon, Miami, Morris or Osage) and the student’s family income level must be 125% or less of poverty level guidelines. Check in student services for guidelines and to pick up an application. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 4 for consideration.
Westar Energy Scholarships
Westar Energy is offering 3 scholarships to students that will be graduating in May 2012 that are interested in becoming a Line Worker or a Power Plant Operator. There are brochures that highlight the scholarship program, detailed handouts regarding each scholarship type, and the application form. The application deadline is March 17, 2012. Contact Jennifer Spencer with any questions you may have at 785-575-8482. http://www.westarenergy.com/wcm.nsf/content/scholarship%20opportunities
Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions
The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) is offering the Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship. There are four $250 awards available for the 2012-2013 academic year. The scholarships will be designated as follows; one per school type: four-year public, private institution, community college, and technical/vocational. These scholarships must be used at a KACRAO member institution (list of member institutions attached). The scholarship is not need-based and may be used in conjunction with other awards at the discretion of the Financial Aid office of the attending institution. Complete applications received by the deadline (March 9, 2012) will be considered for this award. Once the scholarship recipients have accepted their awards, an announcement will be posted on the KACRAO website (www.kacrao.org) and all students will receive a letter notifying them of the outcome.
To be eligible for consideration for these scholarships, students must:
♦ Be in their senior year at a Kansas high school
♦ Have a cumulative seventh semester GPA of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale
♦ Have a minimum ACT composite score of 22 or an SAT-I combined score of 1020
♦ Submit a complete application (application form, essay, letters of reference and resume) postmarked by March 9, 2012
♦ Provide evidence of leadership experience
The information can also be found on the KACRAO website in downloadable format; simply go to www.kacrao.org ► For HS Counselors ► KACRAO Scholarship. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call 620-276-9508 or via email at jayre.lee@gcccks.edu.
Kansas Society of Certified Public Accounts Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to 2011-12 high school seniors entering a Kansas college or university during the fall 2012 semester. The KSCPA awards $11,800 in scholarships each year. Scholarships are awarded to students who: rank high in the ACT, plan to major in accounting and, demonstrate leadership through involvement in extra-curricular activities. To apply students must have their ACT test scores submitted by a counselor, testing company, or a teacher with verification of the student’s home address, to KSCPA Educational Foundation, 100SE 9th Street, Suite 502, Topeka, KS 66612. The deadline for submission of test scores is March 7, 2012. Once test scores are received, a scholarship application is sent to the student. Students must complete the application and submit it by April 18, 2012. Questions can be directed to mary@kscpa.org.
KSDE Association of Educational Office Professionals Scholarship
Applications are now available for the KSDE Association of Educational Office Professionals (AEOP) Margaret Van Horn Scholarship. Each year the association awards a scholarship in the amount of $250 to anyone enrolling a minimum of nine semester hours in an accredited educational facility within the state of Kansas. The amount of the scholarship is not limited to tuition only, but will be offered for the purchase of books, payment of fees, supplies, or other expenses required. Emphasis for selection of the recipient will be based on scholarship application, initiative, character, and/or other factors supporting his/her candidacy. If you have questions or would like a copy of the application, please contact:
Sherry Webb (Career, Standards & Assessment Services) swebb@ksde.org
Juanita Anderson (Career, Standards & Assessment Services) janderson@ksde.org
The completed application w/enclosures must be postmarked by April 6, 2012. Pick up an application in student services.
Emporia State Federal Credit Union Scholarship
To qualify for this scholarship the student needs to have been a member of the Emporia State Federal Credit Union for one year. So any juniors who may be looking at ESU in the fall of 2013 might consider joining if they or parents qualify. For more information go to www.esfcu.com
Under the scholarships tab or contact Susie LeGault at 866-342-2336.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes and supports those who put forth the effort and success both in and out of the classroom. This is for those who plan to enroll at a four year college or university and who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in automotive industry. Visit the website for more information at www.buickachievers.com Application deadline February 20, 2012.
Senator Robert J. Dole Public Service Scholarship Program
Up to 60 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded this year!
Qualifications: 1) Be a graduating senior, have a 3.0 GPA or higher on 4.0 scale, involved in significant amount of volunteer community service projects or public service activities, enrolling in a Kansas Regent’s University or Washburn University.
Application deadline is March 9, 2012. Go to www.sms.scholarshpamerica.org/senatordolepublicservice
Playing with Purpose Scholarship
The 2011-2012 SQ PWP Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. $12,700 of scholarships are available to Christian Student Athletes. Sophomore, junior and senior athletes must meet the following criteria to apply. 1. Maintains a minimum “C” grade average or higher. 2. Currently a varsity level athlete in one or more sports. 3. A committed follower of Jesus Christ. Apply online today and view a complete listing of program benefits at www.playingwithpurpose.org Deadline to apply: March 1, 2012.
Caring Hearts Foundation Scholarship
The Caring Hearts Foundation will award scholarships each year, as funds are available and as determined by the foundation. Scholarships can range from $200 to $500 depending on the number of scholarships awarded. Applicants need a 2.5 or higher GPA, be a resident of Osage County, submit two letters of recommendation, submit an essay, completed 30 hours of verified community service. Applications are available from the counselor and are due on April 1, 2012. Pick up an information packet from the counseling office or contact caringheartsfoundation@hotmail.com
AES Engineers Scholarship
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible for the $500 award, the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on the website at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm The firm believes that a high GPA is not the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. So the scholarship is awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. Deadline is October 5, 2012. For further information visit the website.
The Topeka Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has a number of scholarships available. For a complete list go on line at www.dar.org for any interested senior or check in student services. Most of the applications are due on the 15th of February, 2012. A letter of sponsorship by the local chapter must accompany the student application. Students should contact Wanda Beitz, Topeka DAR Scholarship Coordinator at 273-4757 or contact beitzwan@hotmail.com Scholarship forms and instructions are available on the Kansas DAR Member Website www.kansasdar.org/members
“B. Davis Scholarship”
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2012. Visit their website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about them and to apply for the scholarship. Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application. The deadline for applications is May 28, 2012 Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards
Young entrepreneurs who are graduating high school seniors are eligible to receive a 2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. Qualified candidates must be operating a small business. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information and beginning October 1, 2011, apply online for the 2012 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards.
Yes for Liberty Youth Education Scholarship Constitution Bee
The Flint Hills TEA Party Educational Fund, Inc. scholarship program is designed to accomplish two primary goals. The first goal is to financially assist qualified applicants in obtaining post-secondary education degrees or certificates from an accredited institution whether from a four-year or two-year private or public college or university; vocational-technical school or college; trade or proprietary school. The second goal is to educate our youth, our future Guardians of Liberty, about the founding of our Constitutional Republic form of government. The Youth Education Scholarship or, YES for Liberty, will be awarded based on a completed application, action page and participation in a YES for Liberty Constitution Bee where finalists, in an open forum, will be asked to answer questions about the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights.
Applications are accepted until December 31, 2011. The Constitutional Bee will be February 19, 2012 in Manhattan, Kansas. Check the website www.yesforliberty.org for more information and an application.
GE-Regan Foundation Scholarship
Exceptional student leaders are invited to apply for the 2012 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. In honor of the legacy and character of President Ronald Reagan, this program annually rewards up to 20 college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with $10,000 renewable scholarships (up to $40,000 per recipient).
Like President Reagan, candidates use the formative experiences of their youth to lead, serve, and pursue a life of progress, both individually and for their communities. Help put promising young leaders in the running for this prestigious award by:
Applications for the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will be accepted online until February 17, 2012. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with their scholarship program for the 5th year. They will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Full details are available on the site. Deadline is June 15, 2012.
Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship
The Kansas Golf Foundation will award five scholarships in 2012. This is an academic scholarship, but in order to be eligible, a student must have participated in junior golf activities, including high school golf. Scholarships are awarded to graduating Kansas high school seniors based on academic performance, leadership, a written essay and financial need. The grant is $5,000 payable $1,250 per school year. Recipients must attend a Kansas college or university, including community colleges. Scholarship details and a downloadable application form are available at www.kansasgolf.org/foundation/scholarships. For more information, contact Phil Miller, Executive Director, Kansas Golf Foundation at 785-842-4822 ext. 205 or foundation@kansasgolf.org
PRIMO Scholarship
PRIMO is an organization that was founded in 1992. The organization consists of the marketing and public relations employees of independent telecommunications companies across Kansas. Although the applications must be submitted to our location, S&A Telephone does not get to select the five winners. S&A will select the top three applications and then send them for consideration to the selection committee for review. Any undergraduate student with a parent or guardian who currently has S&A Telephone Company as a service provider is eligible for this scholarship. Preference is given to students choosing Marketing, Public Relations, or a telecommunications related field.
All applications be completed and submitted to S&A Telephone by March 23, 2012. Our mailing address is listed on the bottom of the application. However, if students wish to drop off their application they can do so at 413 Main Street, Allen, Kansas. Applicants may also access the application on line at www.primomkt.com.
KFC Colonel’s Scholarship Program
KFC Colonel’s Scholars is looking for high school seniors with financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit to qualify for the KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program. Awards are up to $20,000 for tuitions, fees, textbooks, room and board. To qualify, graduating high school seniors must: Earn a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75, Enroll in a public college or university within their state of legal residence, plan to purse a bachelor’s degree, be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate financial need. They are accepting online applications December 1, 2011 to February 8, 2012 at www.kfcscholars.org For questions, visit the website or call toll-free 1-800-KFC-7240.
Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors
In an effort to increase interest in the Heavy Equipment and Diesel Engine Repair as a career, the KCAED has developed a scholarship for students with an interest in pursuing a post-secondary education in either of these fields. The KCAED awards up to four annual scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each ($500 per semester) to up to four full-time students. Both men and women, attending a vocationa/technical school, and pursing a certificate or associates degree in Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair are eligible to apply. Applicant should be enrolling a a full time student, for the fall semester, be in one of the two fields, and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The application needs to be postmarked by March 1, 2012. An application is available in student services or by emailing skscroggins@swassn.com or calling Sara Scroggins at 816-561-5323.
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Are you active in your community? Have you led a project that benefits others? Have you overcome personal challenges? Then the AXA Achievement Community Scholarships may be for you. Visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html
Applications are due by February 1, 2012. Only the first 12,000 submitted with be considered. So apply early!
BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. They are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline is June 22, 2012 and the amount of award $500.00. The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit othe website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
National Co-op Scholarship Program
This scholarship is a cooperative & work-integrated education scholarship to seven WACE partner institutions: Drexel University, Johnson & Wales University, Kettering University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. To qualify a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and be accepted at one of the institutions. For a scholarship application please visit www.co-op.ed
World Class Mediacom Scholarship Program
Mediacom Communications is again offering $1,000 scholarships to 50 students living in communities served by Mediacom—Carbondale, Scranton, Burlingame, Lyndon. All scholarship applications must include an essay on leadership, a transcript and two recommendation forms. For more information go to www.mediacomworldclass.com or pick up an application in student services.
2012 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to write an essay on an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1956. For contest information, registration and to submit your essay, visit the Profile in Courage Essay Contest at www.jfklibrary.org
Kansas Elks Association Scholarships ($600 to $60,000)
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is again offering graduating seniors the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Each student must submit his/her application to the local lodge (Ottawa) and that lodge judges all applications and forwards three boys/girls to state judging. Two entries go to on national judging and the state of Kansas awards 38-40 students a $600 scholarship. Students are judged on application (employment, community service, honors and awards, leadership and extracurricular activities), essay, transcript, test scores, counselor report, and optional exhibits. Applications can be found at www.elks.org or pick up one in student services.
Kansas Vocational Education Scholarship ($500) 240 awarded each year
This scholarship is for students who are pursuing an education in a vocational or technical program. These technical/vocational programs are designed to give the students skills and then they are ready to go straight into the workforce. The test for this scholarship is given on March 3, 2012 in multiple sites across Kansas. Go to www.kansasregents.org/resources/PDF/1543-appbrochure1213.pdf for an application. If there are questions contact Linda Oldham Burns at 785-296-3518 or loldhambrns@ksbor.org
AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIPS
DUE FEBRUARY 15
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Hugh A. Smith Scholarship Fund
This is an outright grant of $500 for high school seniors and college level freshmen or sophomores who are in need of educational assistance, and are enrolled or intend to enroll in an approved junior college, college, university, or trade school located in the state of Kansas. The applicant must be the son or daughter of a veteran; the parent(s) must have been a member of the Kansas American Legion and/or Legion Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid up at the time of death. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically, and must show a high school transcript (with grade point average).
Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarships
Four $500 scholarships awarded annually to children of Legion and Auxiliary members. Selections by Department Oratorical and Scholarship Committee are based upon scholastic standing, financial need, major field, etc.
Albert M. Lappin Scholarship
An outright grant of $1,000, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman or sophomore, and the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion or its Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid-up at time of death.
Music Committee Scholarship
The name of this scholarship, to be awarded annually, will be the "American Legion Music Committee Scholarship". This $1,000 scholarship is available to all Kansas high school students who have distinguished themselves in the field of music and/or who will major or minor in music at an approved Kansas junior college, college, or university.
Rosedale Post 346 Scholarship
Two scholarships of $1,500, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman or sophomore, and the son or daughter of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion or its Auxiliary for the past three years. The sons or daughters of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the parent’s dues were paid-up at the time of death.
Charles W. & Annette Hill Scholarship
An outright grant of $1,000, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level Freshman or sophomore, and the descendent of a veteran who has been a member of The Kansas American Legion for the past three years. The descendents of deceased members in either organization are also eligible if the veteran's dues were paid-up at time of death.
Hobble (LPN) Nursing Scholarship
This is an outright grant of $300 (payable one time) at the start of the first semester, awarded only upon acceptance and verification of enrollment by the scholarship winner in an accredited Kansas school which awards a diploma for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN). The applicant must have attained the age of 18 prior to taking the Kansas State Board Examination. The scholarship will be awarded to an individual who is both qualified and in need of financial aid.
Scouting Scholarship (Form Not On-Line)
Scouting, on all levels, has always been an important Legion program. Kansas Legion Posts sponsor some fifty-five Scout Troops and Explorer Posts, with expenditures in excess of $10,540, involving over 835 scouts. However, many more scouts benefit annually from The American Legion through direct and indirect aid and leadership that are unreported.
The American Legion Life Insurance Trust Fund provides for an $10,000 National Scholarship to be awarded to the Eagle Scout who is selected "The American Legion Scout of the Year". The individual selected will be named by the National Americanism Commission during the annual National Spring Meetings. Three runner-up scholarships, at $2,500 each have been added to the scholarship awards. The Department of Kansas also gives a $500 scholarship to the Kansas Scout of the Year.
The scholarship may be used to attend a school selected by the student, providing it is state-accredited, above the high school level, and within the continental limits of the United States, except in the case where the student may be from a possession of the United States, in which case he can select a school in that possession or in the Continental United States.
Shooting Sports Scholarship
An outright grant of $500, applicants for this scholarship must be a Kansas high school senior or college level freshman, who has participated in an American Legion Shooting Sports program in the State and Regional levels. The applicant must be an average or better student scholastically.
U.S. "Udie" Grant Scholarship
One $500 scholarship, $250 at the start of each semester in any one school year. The applicant must be a son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a member of the Kansas Sons of the American Legion or a member of the Kansas Sons of the American Legion for the past three consecutive years.
DUE JULY 15
Dr. "Click" Cowger Baseball Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a Kansan who has participated in American Legion Baseball. Applications must be received in Department Headquarters by July 15.
Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship
This $250 scholarship is awarded to a high school boy or girl who has participated in school athletics. Applications must be received in Department Headquarters by July 15
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