Scholarships 2011-2012
by Tim Voelker
October 14, 2011
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Scholarships and Programs
If you have any questions about one of the scholarships please contact Mr. Voelker.
Coke Scholarships
Go to www.coca-colascholars.org
Deadline: October 31, 2011
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
If you have made a difference by volunteering in your
community this past year you could receive
$1000 and a trip to Washington, DC.
Go to spirit.prudential.com for application
Deadline November 1, 2011
P. E. O. Star Scholarship
For Females
At least 3.0 GPA
Deadline: Information to PEO Chapter by November 10, 2011
The Hagen Scholarships
20 Scholarships given in Kansas
For more information go to www.hsfmo.org
Deadline:November 15, 2011
Kansas Rural Voices Youth Contest
"Rural Kansas ...Creating a Culture for Entrepreneurs."
Win up to $850
Register at www.eyeonkansas.org
click on the Rural Voices link
Can be writing, photographs or video
Deadline: November 15, 2011
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program
National Security Agency
Go to www.NSA.gov/Careers
Earn a scholarship and work for the NSA in the summer
Must have 25 or higher on ACT
Deadline: November 15, 2011
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
500 Scholarships given.
Download application at www.Elks.org/enf/scholars
Or ask Mr. Voelker to e-mail application to you
Deadline: December 2, 2011
Kansas State University
Civic Leadership Scholarship
Must attend KSU
Have an exemplary record of community service
After completing an application at
consider.k-state.edu/financialaid/
Then complete a supplemental application at
www.k-state.edu/nss/schalarships
Deadline:5:00 PM, December 12, 2011
Student Aid on the Web
www.studentaid.ed.gov
In-depth info on federal student aid programs, applying for financial aid, and repaying students loans:
-conduct college and scholarship searched
-estimate college cost
-track and compare financial aid award letters
YouTube
Visit www.youtube.com/collegedotgov
-more than 60 videos
-inspirational videos from peers
-advice from current college students
-students can submit their own
college.gov
Inspiration for students to achieve their college dreams
1 800 Wheelchair Scholarship
Eligibility:
Enrolled at an accredited high school or college in the U.S.
Enrolled in undergraduate level or your final year of high school.
Age 16 or older
Legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa
Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
Essay should be about 500 words in length.
More info. - http://www.1800wheelchair.com/scholarship/
Deadline: December 22, 2011
Annual Pasta Tales Essay Contest
Olive Garden is seeking to capture students' future aspirations and plans to achieve their goals as part of its 15th-annual Pasta Tales essay writing contest. This year, Olive Garden is asking students to :"Describe how furthering your education beyond high school will help make your dreams come true." The contest grand prize is a three-day trip to New York City and a $2500 savings bond.
Olive Garden's Pasta Tales contest will give students in first through 12th -grade in the U.S. and Canada the opportunity to share their stories in essays of 50 to 250 words.
Visit http://www.olivegarden.com/company/community/pasta_tales.asp
12 $2500 Awards
Deadline: January 21, 2012
Knight Essay Scholarship
Open to all students who are United States citizens or legal aliens. Contestants shall be attending public, parochial, or private high schools. Contestants shall be in the sophomore, junior or senior grade of study during the year.
Only one entry per student permitted per year. If the state does not participate, then the essay may be submitted to the At Large judge listed on our website.
Visit http://www.sar.org/Youth/Knight_Essay_Rules
3 $3000 Scholarships
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college students. To be eligible for this award, you must be a U.S. Citizen, be under 25 years of age and answer both of the following two essays questions: in 1000 words. "Why is a healthy lifestyle important in school?" and in under 500 words, describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions.
Visit http://www.fitnessexercises.tv/scholarships.php
$5000
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Allstate Foundation Scholarships
The Allstate Foundation is sponsoring the third annual Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards to encourage teens to educate their peers about the dangers of texting while driving.
Journalists may enter either the Print Category or the Broadcast Category, but not both. Print Category submissions are articles written and published by students in high school newspapers. Broad cast Category submissions are broadcast segments in journalistic style written and produced by students and aired within the high school.
Visit http://www.allstate.com/foundation/keep-the-drive/HSJ.aspx
3 $2000 Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2012
BBG Communications Scholarship
The BBG Communications scholarship is designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2011. Must submit answers to two essay questions.
Visit http://www.breylandcommunications.com
$1000
Deadline: June 30, 2012
The Ellis Foundation Scholarships
Students going into: Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Construction Engineering Computer Science, Information Technology, Energy Related Degree,s Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Food Science, Agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine or someone with Exceptional Circumstances or Situations
Visit www.TheEllisFoundation.org or see Mr. Voelker
Kansas 4-H Journal
Contains information on Colleges and Career
Can be ordered for $3
Contact Mr. Voelker
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Are you active in your community?
Have you led a project that benefits others?
Have you overcome personal challenges?
Go to www.axa-achievement.com
Deadline: December 15
Southeast Community College Scholarships
For those attending SCC
Go to www.southeast.edu
Open December 1, 2011 to February 22, 2012
Bluestem Electric Cooperative, Inc. Scholarships
Parents or Guardians must be member of the Bluestem
Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Deadline: December 15. 2011
Young Entrepreneur Award
100 scholarships ranging from $1000 to $10,000
Demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit
An officially established business is required.
Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA
Deadline: December 15, 2011
Washburn University Leadership Institute Scholarship
At least 24 on ACT
Go to www.washburn.edu/leadership for application
Write Leadership Essay
Pursue minor in Leadership Studies
Deadline: January 7, 2012
Burger King Scholarship
Visit www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/
bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html
Deadline: January 10, 2012
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship
For someone with MS or who has a parent with MS
Visit www.nationalMSsociety.org/scholarship
Deadline: January 13, 2012
Acacia Fraternity Scholarship
Must attend KSU
See Mr. Voelker for Application
Deadline: January 26,2012
Phi Kappa Theta Man of Faith Scholarship
Must attend KSU
See Mr. Voelker for application
Deadline: January 25, 2012
County Weed Directors Association of Kansas Scholarship
Must major in Ag or Plant Science field at a KS college
4 $250 scholarships
3.0 GPA of higher
Deadline: February 1st
See Mr. Voelker for application
Winfield Solutions Scholarships
10 $1000 Scholarships
Agronomy, crop production or closely related fields
Dealine: February 1, 2012
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
$20,000
Application online at www.kfcscholars.org
Application available from December 1, 2011
to February 9, 2012
Center for the Arts
Kansas Regional Scholastic Art Awards 2011
Go to www.art and writing.org
Kansas Youth Leadership Academy
Provides knowledge, behaviors and motivation
to participate in the leadership process.
Held on several dates at several Kansas
Colleges and Universities
Register at www.developingleaders
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Visit www.axa-achievement.com
Deadline: February 15, 2012
Best Buy Scholarships
1200 $1000 Scholarships
Students need solid grades plus community service or work experience.
Apply on line at www.at15 or
www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
Dead line: February 16, 2012
Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities
Graduating Seniors of custodial workers
A $1000, a $500 and a $250 scholarship
See Mr. Voelker for Application
Deadline: February 19, 2012
Images of Aging
Photo Contest
$300 1st Prize
See Mr. Voelker for details
Washington Crossing Foundation
History buff? Enjoy Politics?
Government or military service in your future?
Go to gwcf.org
$1000 - $7500
Deadline January 15, 2012
ESA Foundation Scholarships
Go to www.esaintl.com/esaf for information and an application
Deadline: February 1, 2012
Hixson Opportunity Award
Must attend KU
Must have faced significant challenges that may hinder ability to go to college.
$5000 a year for 4 years
Deadline: February 1, 2012
American Legion Scholarships
Restrictions apply. Many times applicant must be a
son or daughter of an American Legion member.
(See Mr. Voelker for applications)
National High School Oratorical Contest
Compete for scholarships
Due January 5, 2012
For more information go to www.legion.org
For scholarship and financial aid information go to www.legion.org/needalift
The following are due February 15
Music Committe Scholarship
Shooting Sports Scholarship
Hobble (LPN) Nursing Scholarship
Eagle Scout of the Year
Hugh A. Smith Scholarship
Ted and Nora Anderson Scholarship
Albert M. Lappin Scholarship
Rosedale Post 346 Scholarships
Charles W. & Annette Hill Scholarship
U.S. "Udie" Grant Scholarship
Jay B. Thielen Scholarship
The following are due July 15.
Dr. "Click" Cowger Baseball Scholarship
American Legion Baseball Leadership Scholarship
Paul Flaherty Athletic Scholarship
Wiredscholar @ www.kansas.wiredscholar,com
Kansas Board of Regents: Ethnic Minority Scholarship,
Nursing Scholarship, State Scholarship, and Teacher Scholarship
Requirements vary
Must attend Kansas school next year
Must fill out State of Kansas Student Application
Application and information - visit www.kansasregents.org
$12.00 fee
Kansas Nursing Scholarship
The scholarship requires an obligation to practice as
an LPN or RN in Kansas and you must work for your
sponsor the number of years that you received financial
support from them. (Ranges from $1000 - $2500)
Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship
This scholarship requires a commitment to teach in
Kansas in a specified curriculum or in an underserved
area in the State.
Must teach in Special Education, Foreign Language,
Mathematics or Science.
Other requirements apply
Kansas Comprehensive Grant
Need based
For those attending the one of the seventeen private
colleges or universities in Kansas, the six public
universities or Washburn.
FAFSA must be mailed by March 15.
Kansas Vocational Education Scholarship
Must fill out the test registration form
Deadline: October 7 or February 3
Must take a test on November 5 or March 3
$500 scholarship for about 50% of test takers
Prairie Land Electric Youth Tour Contest
Must be a Prairie Land Electric costumer
For Juniors
Deadline: January 17, 2012
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
Go to www.usafunds.org/scholarship
Deadline:February 15, 2012
Dr. Larry Erickson Incoming Lutheran Scholarship
2 $1500 Scholarships
For Lutheran gentlemen entering K-State
Deadline: February 25, 2012 (Eligible for both scholarships)
Deadline: May 13, 2012 (Eligible for second scholarship)
See Mr. Voelker for application
North Central Kansas Catbacker Club Scholarship
Student planning to attend KSU
4 - $350 Scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Foundation for Rural Service's Youth Tour
All expense paid trip to Washingtion, DC
Must be 16 or 17 at the time of the tour (June 5-9, 2010)
See Mr. Voelker for an application and information
Deadline March 5, 2012
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association Scholarships
1 - $500 Jim Lee Memorial Agribusiness/Agronomy Scholarship
3 - $1000 Agribusiness/ Agronomy Scholarships
For students planning to major in agronomy, crop science , ag engineering
professional ag-chemical application or a related field of study.
Applications available at www.kansasAg.org/KARA
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Senator Robert J. Dole Public Service Scholarship
60 $1000 Scholarships
3.0 GPA or higher
Must be involved in a significant amount of volunteer community service projects or public service activities.
Must be going to KS regents university or Washburn
Opens January 26, 2012
Visit www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/senatordolepublicservice
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Kansas Grain and Feed Association Scholarships
1 - Dub and Inez Johnson $500 Memorial Scholarship
5 - KGFA $1000 Scholarships
Available to students attending any college or university and pursuing
any field of study.
Applications available online at www.kansasAG.org/KGFA
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
(KACRAO) Scholarship
To reward quality leadership in high school
4 $250 scholarships
1 for each type of school- 4 year public, 4 year private,
community college and technical/vocational
Must attend KACRAO member school
Need at least a 3.25 GPA and ACT Composite = 22
See Mr. Voelker for an Application
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program
Recognizes and rewards young volunteers who have helped make their communities a better place.
ages 6-12 or 13-18
Deadline: March 15, 2012
Kansas City Associated Equipment Distributors Scholarship
$1000
Diesel Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Repair
See Mr. Voelker for application
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Kansas Association of Migrant Directors Gerry Vandaveer Scholarship
For current or former migrant students.
Deadline: March 18, 2012
See Mr. Voelker for application
The Foundation for Rural Service's Youth Tour
Sponsored by Blue Valley Telecommnication
For Juniors (Cannot be 18)
All expenses paid trip to Washington DC
June 4 - June 8
Go to Bluevalley.net, click on About us, then Scholarships to
download application
Deadline: March 16, 2012
Blue Valley Telecommnication Scholarships
Go to Bluevalley.net, click on About us, then Scholarships to
download applications
BVTC Scholarships (Deadline: March 16, 2012)
Foundation for Rural Services Scholarship (Deadline: March 1, 2012)
PRIMO Scholarship (Deadline: March 18, 2012)
Foundations for Rural Services Staurulakis Family Scholarships
Visit www.frs.org
4 $5000 scholarships
Deadline March 1, 2012
Pony Express Riders of Kansas Scholarship
17 Scholarships from $750 - $3000
Must write an essay
Deadline: March 12, 2012
Cadet Law Enforcement Academy
Must be a Junior in high school
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
100 Scholarships for up to $25,000/year
1000 Scholarships at $2000/year
Renewable for up to 4 years
Must major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math,
Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or Design
Visit WWW.BUICKACHIEVERS.COM
Deadline: March 31, 2011
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
See Mr. Voelker for application
Leadership in community services and other extra curricular activities
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Washington County Kansas Livestock Association
and Kansas Cattle Women Scholarship
Must raise livestock
See Mr. Voelker for Application
Dead line: April 1, 2012
Washington County 4-H Booster Club Scholarship
Application available from Mr. Voelker
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Kansas Junior Golf Scholarships
Must play high school golf
5 scholarships awarded
$1250 renewable for 4 years
Go to www.kansasgolf.org
Deadline: April 2, 2012
Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials' Association News Elections Service 2011 Scolarship
Must major in Journalism, Political Science or Communications
3.0 GPA
See Mr. Voelker for application
Deadline: April 5, 2012
The Washington County Saddle Club and
Rodeo Inc. Scholarship
GPA of at least 3.5
Majoring in some aspect of agriculture
See Mr. Voelker for Application
Deadline: April 1, 2012
Steve Harper Memorial Scholarship
Student planning to study photography of natural resources curriculum.
$500
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Washington County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Parents/guardians must be Washington County Farm Bureau Association Members
Will award one student per school a $300 scholarship
See Mr. Voelker for application
Deadline: April 29, 2012
James Komatz/Delta Chi Memorial Scholarship
Must attend KSU
Areas of consideration are: Scholarship, leadership, omvplvement and service
$250
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Will to Win Scholarship
$5000
For High School Seniors that have asthma
Must excel in one of these five categories:
Performing Arts
Visual Arts (painting , drawing, sculpture, photography,film)
Community Service
Athletics
Science
Deadline: April 30, 2012
Sobriety Rocks Scholarship
$1000
Visit www.sobrietyrocksks.net/index.html
Deadline: April 15, 2012
FBLA - PLA Scholarship
Must attend Emporia State University
See Mr. Voelker for application
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Financial Fitness Foundation.
For juniors and seniors in Kansas
Research personal finance issues and examine its
relevancy in your life and future.
$1000 for the essay
Go to www.financialfitnessfoundation.com
for more information
Kansas Masonic Foundation
Student Loan and Scholarship Program
Get a brochure from Mr. Voelker
Or go to www.kmfonline.org
Deadline: April 2, 2012
Kansas Society of Public Accountants Scholarship
Students going into accounting
See Mr. Voelker for application
Act Scores due March 9, 2012
Applications due April 20, 2012
Ayn Rand Fountainhead Essay Contest
See Mr. Voelker
Deadline: April 26, 2012
County Weed Directors Association of Kansas Scholarship
Applicant must be in Agricultural Studies
Deadline: May 1, 2012
AnyCollege.Net
Scholarships given away randomly to college bound student
Go to www.anycollege.net and click on “Win a Scholarship”
$2500 Private College Scholarship
Go to www.discovercolleges.com to enter a drawing for $2500
United States Service Academies
Talk to Mr. Voelker
Union Bank Scholarships
Go to www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning
Scholarships.com
Website you can use to search for scholarships
www.scholarships.com
www.finaid.org
General financial aid information. Includes links to various on-line
scholarship searches including free scholarship searches.
www.fastweb.com
Free internet scholarship search engine
studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/fin_aid_wizard/
U.S. Department of Education Financial Aid and Scholarship Wizard
apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
The College Board scholarship search
K-State Salina Engineering Technology Scholarship
Go to www.salina.k-state.edu and click on ELITE scholarship
The Christian Connector Inc.
Students that log on to www.christianconnector.com
to request information are automatically entered in
the $2500 scholarship drawing.
Nursing Scholarship
Sponsored by Ira Austin
Contact: Topeka Community Foundation
5431 S.W. 29th Street
Topeka, KS 66614
CollegeSTEPS
100 $1000 scholarships through random drawings
www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
Discover Scholarship
For Juniors
Go to www.aasa.org/discover.com
TEACH Grant Program
up to $4000 for persons going into teaching
Contact the financial aid office at the college
you will be attending
see http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/
students/english/TEACH.jsp
for more information
Bulldog/NHS Alumni/NHS Scholarships
Bulldog Scholarship Application Form Online.doc
Scholarships for Linn High School graduating seniors
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Memorial Scholarship Application and Certification Online.doc
Scholarships for Linn High School graduating seniors
Deadline: April 15, 2012
Alumni Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship Association Online.doc
Scholarships for Linn High School graduating seniors
Deadline: April 15, 2012
