MARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS (Highland, KS)
-scholarships covering books and tuition are available in Early Childhood, Education, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology and Psychology -you must attend the Highland campus and be enrolled as a full-time student apply for admission
Mar. 1 EVERGY CRAFT SCHOLARSHIPS (Lineman and Wind Energy)
10 to 25 - $3000 x 2 years
- must be pursuing a degree in electric power and distribution, power plant technology, wind energy, industrial technology or other industry-related degrees -must maintain 2.5 GPA during degree program -females and minorities are urged to apply
to apply
Mar. 1 TRUE BLUE KSHSAA SCHOLARSHIP
34 - $2,000
-must be rostered in the activity in the True Blue extracurricular categories during their senior year -Essay required (500 words or less): How participation in school activities has helped me become a better citizen Application
Mar. 1 TOMORROW'S TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS - K-STATE (Manhattan)
4 - $5,000 and 1 - $2,000 renewable for 4 years, plus 5 - $500 one year awards
-must be seeking a teacher education degree at KSU -must have 3.5 GPA or higher
-Essay required (1,000 words or more): Describe your responsibility to teach your students about the ideals in which America is founded, and create a classroom environment where your students live up to these ideals APPLY
Mar. 1 EEQUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Up to $8,000
-for students experiencing homelessness, housing instability, or extreme poverty as defined under the McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program More info and application
Mar. 1 KANSAS 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
(various awards for various amounts)
-for any senior 4-H member or 4-H alumni enrolling in post-secondary education INFO/APPLY
Mar. 1 PROFESSIONS & PROFESSIONALS DAY at UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY (Leavenworth)
-opportunity to learn and work on projects with faculty from your area of interest -Focusing on: Pre-Law, Communications, Education, Criminology, Psychology, Social Work, Political Science, Business Administration, Business Marketing, Sport Management, Accounting, and Cybersecurity REGISTER
Mar. 1 ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
$5,000
-Essay (1,200-1,500 words): Describe the impact of Alzheimer's disease on themselves, their families, or their communities, and what they have learned in light of coping with the brain disorder. information/submission
Mar. 1 KCKCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS (for fall semester)
Varies
-list your GPA and current degree plan -Essay required (1 page typed, double-space): Why did you choose your degree plan? What are your career goals? How will a scholarship help you achieve these goals? application
Mar. 1 NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIPS
various
-for current National Technical Honor Society members who are studying a construction related discipline -to apply
Mar. 1 AMERICAN AGRI-WOMEN JEAN IBENDAHL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
• Jean Ibendahl Scholarship (for ages 18-23)
• Sister Thomas More Bertels Scholarship (for ages 24+)
Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarship was created to honor the memory of those courageous and adventuresome pioneer women who played such an important role in the founding of this nation and encourage the present generation to continue their education in agricultural pursuits. These two scholarships ($1,000 each) are available to any farm, ranch or agribusiness woman or her daughter to pursue accredited courses in agriculture leadership, communications, rural sociology, medicine, or any other courses directly related to agriculture. Applications will be taken beginning January 1 of each year and need to be postmarked on March 1st. Applications will not be accepted after March1st. Application Deadline is March 1st
Info/Application
-send apps to [email protected] or AAW Foundation, Box 103, Baileyville, IL 61007
Mar. 1 SKILLSUSA KANSAS SCHOLARSHIP
$300 - $750
-must be pursuing technical education goals -must be an active, paid member of SkillsUSA Kansas
-Mr.McFarland has application
Mar. 1 RENTLINGO DREAM BIG SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-essay required (750 words or less): Describe and discuss your dream job to apply
Mar. 1 CREATE-A-GREETING-CARD SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
$10,000
-submit a photo, artwork or computer graphic for the front of a greeting card
-photos, art or graphics must be your own original work/creation
www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
Mar. 1 CLAES NOBEL FUTURE FEMALE LEADER SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher -must have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in your school and community -essay required (500 words): Leadership doesn’t have to mean being the head of a club. Actions, not titles, make leaders. Discuss how, through your leadership and participation in school and community events, activities and organizations, you possess the mindset and skills to succeed one day as a leader in the field of your own dreams. Some points you may wish to address, but are not limited to, include: using creativity to solve problems, using humor to diffuse tense situations and build relationships, and inspiring confidence in others to collaborate with you or follow your lead. Please be specific in your examples. application
Mar. 1 THE PROJECT YELLOW LIGHT/HUNTER GARNER BILLBOARD SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000
-must create a billboard message (7 words or less) to encourage your friends to avoid distracted driving -designs judged on: Ability to capture the attention of others, specifically your peers, Persuade others to alter driving habits - your video must resonate with teens and move them to action, Clarity of message - understandable and well-structured, Creative expression - put your personal stamp on it, and Design should be of good production quality Info/Apply
Mar. 1 KANSAS ENHANCEMENT SCHOLARSHIP (Coffeyville)
Various awards
-participate in one of the Coffeyville CC activities: Agriculture, Art, Athletic Training, Broadcasting, Cheer, Choral Music, Dance, Horticulture, Instrumental Music, Livestock Judging, Native American Leadership, Quiz Bowl, Rodeo, Theater
Mar. 1 DUSA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
300 - $1,000
-daughter or granddaughter of a career warrant or commissioned officer of the US Army / active, retired, deceased
-must display depth of character, leadership, seriousness of purpose, service connection, high academic achievement, financial need -sign up for a Peterson's account for more info
Mar. 1 LEADING THE FUTURE II SCHOLARSHIP
$100-$300
-have thought about your future and your role in helping others once
you have received a college degree and become established in a community
-500 word essay on this topic required -sign up for a Peterson's account for more info
Mar. 1 AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
-enroll in a welding-related training program -personal statement required including career objectives
-go to www.aws.org/w/a/foundation/index.html
Mar. 1 EDWARD ZAHN AG SCHOLARSHIP (Allen Co CC - Iola, KS)
-housing, tuition, fees & books for 4 students
-must be Ag major with a 2.0 GPA or better . -must live at the Zahn house
-must dedicate a minimum of 20 hours/week to farm duties
Mar. 1 CHILDREN OF WARRIORS NATIONAL PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP
15 - $5,000 (American Legion Auxiliary)
<1000 words on: Why is it important that the American Legion Auxiliary helps to care for the health and well-being of our veterans, military, and their families? -for children and grandchildren of veterans
-applications based on:Character/Leadership–25%, Essay/Application–25%, Financial Need–25%, Scholarship-25%
-must have 50 hours of community service -application
Mar. 1 AMERICAN LEGION EAGLE SCOUT OF THE YEAR
1 - $10,000 and 3 - $2,500
-must be an active, registered member of the Boy Scouts -Obviously, you must be an Eagle Scout -must be at least 15 years old by the time of selection -demonstrate citizenship in church, school, Scouting, and community information
Mar. 1 THE SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS SCHOLARSHIP
average award - $4,300
-intending to pursue a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field (geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environmental sciences) -have above average grades application
Mar. 1 DO SOMETHING AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP
5 - $10,000 and 1 - $100,000
-Looking to honor the nation's best young world changers, 25 and under
-Criteria: The applicant identifies a problem and clear ways to combat it, they are passionate and committed to empowering the community in which they work, they have cultivated long-term and respectful relationships within their community, they demonstrate that they have directly and individually fueled the success of their work, they have extensively and tangibly improved the lives of others, they have created great awareness about their issue or cause, they have a long term vision for the growth and sustainability of their work, they are "best-in-class" in their issue, and the applicant is confident and enthusiastic about being a leader. Enter online: www.dosomething.org/programs/awards/apply
Mar. 2 HEALTHCARE JUNIOR & SENIOR DAY at WASHBURN UNIVERSITY (Topeka)
-find out more about the Allied Health careers and programs offered at Washburn REGISTER
Mar. 3 KANSAS CRIME STOPPERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
2 - $500
-senior in good standing -need letter of recommendation speaking to the character and accomplishments of the student
-essay required: describe your future goals and objectives application
Mar. 3 MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
$1,500 - $10,000
-must show need (family adjusted gross $103,000 or less -must be a son or daughter of an Active Duty or Reserve US Marine who has served at least 90 days, a Veteran US Marine who has received an honorable discharge, medical discharge, was wounded, or was killed while serving in the US Marine Corps, and Active Duty or Reserve US Navy Corpsman who is serving, or has served with a US Marine unit, or a Veteran US Navy Corpsman who has served with a US Marine unit and has receive an honorable discharge, medical discharge, was wounded, or was killed in the US Navy.
-GPA must be 2.0 or higher -Register for a Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation account here
Mar. 4 BUTLER COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS (El Dorado, KS)
-Art, Box Office, Instrumental Music, Keyboard, Mass Communication, Theatre Performance, Technical Theatre, Vocal Music
INFORMATION/REGISTRATION
Mar. 4 SHOCKER SATURDAY at WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
-Admissions presentation, student panel, campus & housing tour, free T-shirt REGISTER
Mar. 7 DOODLE 4 GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
1 - $30,000 + $50,000 tech grant for their school
-use your creative imagination to redesign their homepage logo
-This year's theme: I am grateful for... -to find out more and how to get involved, visit here
Mar. 7 (ISC)2 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
20 - $1,000 to $5,000
-must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or similar field
-need 3.3 GPA or higher -Essays required / 5 short essays (each 250 words or less) -winner chosen on the basis of Passion, Merit, and Financial Need TO APPLY
Mar. 9 NATIONAL INDEPENDENT AUTO DEALERS ASSOCIATION REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
4 - $3,500
-legally reside in one of the 4 regions (we are in region 3) -maintained an outstanding academic achievement as reflected by an official high school transcript -demonstrate an aptitude for college work as measured by the ACT or SAT
-have an interest in the auto industry -to apply
March 10 Registration Deadline for the APRIL 15 ACT TEST
Mar. 10? RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
$2,000, $1,000, $250
-essays judged on the depth of their content, the mastery of the topic, and the skill with which they are written
2023 Topic: UNKNOWN AS OF YET - CHECK BACK LATER -application
Mar. 11 MISSOURI WESTERN SPRING GRIFFON EXPERIENCE (St. Joseph, MO)
9:30 - 3:00
-students will get a hands-on look at Missouri Western's academic programs and resources, tour our beautiful campus, and speak to faculty and staff one-on-one within their respective academic departments REGISTER
Mar. 11 WTS FOUNDATION CORPORATE SPONSOR SCHOLARSHIP
3 - $5,000
-for females wanting to pursue a career in the transportation field -based on applicant's specific transportation goals, academic record, and transportation-related activities or job skills APPLY
Mar. 12 LOCKHEED MARTIN STEM SCHOLARSHIP
200 - $10,000
-must have 2.5 grade point average or higher -demonstrate financial need and leadership capabilities -have a compelling personal story and/or family circumstances such as being a member of a military family -Majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Math, Physics, Information Systems/Management Information Systems or Information Assurance. more information/application
Mar. 12 LIFE LESSONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
59 - $4,000 to $15,000
-In 500 words or less or a 3 minute video, please discuss how the death of your parent or guardian affected your life financially and emotionally. Be sure to describe how the loss of your parent/guardian impacted your college plans (e.g., your ability to afford college, attend the college of your choice, etc.) Explain how the lack of adequate life insurance coverage (or no coverage at all) impacted your family's financial situation. Comment specifically on how things might have turned out differently for you and your family if the person who died had adequate life insurance coverage. Also indicate what you have done to provide for yourself and/or other family members because of financial challenges your family has faced.
-Online application: www.lifehappens.org/scholarship
Mar. 13 KANSAS WHEAT - HERB CLUTTER SCHOLARSHIP
$500
-go to school in Kansas -pursue a career in agriculture -based on academic achievement, leadership qualities and career objectives focused around the field of agriculture -essay required (400-500 words): Discuss why you have chosen to pursue a career in agriculture to apply
March 15 (application opens Dec. 1) HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP (for JUNIORS)
106 - $25,000
- significant financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income) -must have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity -be involved in co-curricular and community service activities -must have 2.0 GPA or higher Apply
Mar. 15 TRANE TECHNICIAN OF THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$2,500 for part-time, $4,000 for full-time
-plan to pursue HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) degree or certification, or building automation technician technology related degree or certification (controlled ventilation is an eligible field of study) -finalists selected on the basis of: academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of long-term career and educational goals and objectives, a statement of unusual personal or family circumstances, and an online recommendation LEARN MORE/APPLY
Mar. 15 MID-WEST FERTILIZER SCHOLARSHIP
10 - $500
-must be a dependent (child or grandchild) of a Mid-West Fertilizer customer or employee -demonstrate leadership abilities, academic performance and a desire to further their education and career APPLY
Mar. 15 DISCOVERY/PREVIEW DAY at UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY (Leavenworth)
-sit in on a mock class campus tour -talk about majors, clubs, fine arts -meet with coaches REGISTER
Mar. 15 FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP DAY at UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY (Leavenworth)
-students interested in Band, Choir or Art -bring your skills and audition REGISTER
Mar. 15 SHELL OIL COMPANY ASSOCIATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
varies - awards for Associates degree or Bachelors degree
-plan on studying geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological, geophysical, mechanical, or petroleum engineering at a college or university identified by Shell (Colorado School of Mines, Florida A&M, Georgia Tech, LSU, MIT, North Carolina A&T, Penn State, Prairie View A&M, Purdue, Rice, Stanford, Texas A&M, Houston, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas El Paso) -application and list of eligible community colleges
Mar. 15 WHY DIPLOMACY AND PEACEBUILDING MATTER ESSAY CONTEST
1-$2,500, 1-$1,250
-1,000 to 1,250 words: Identify two cases, one you deem successful and one you deem unsuccessful - where the US pursued an integrated approach to build peace in a conflict-affected country. Analyze and compare these two cases, answering the following questions: A) What relative strengths did members of the Foreign Service and military actors bring to the table? What peace-building tools were employed? Ultimately, what worked or did not work in each case? B) How was each situation relevant to US national security interests? C) What lessons may be drawn from these experiences for the pursuit of US foreign policy more broadly? www.usip.org/npec
Mar. 15 KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
$500 - $5,000
General Scholarships, Technical College Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships, Cynthia Ruth Russell Scholarship for medically approved disabilities -application
Mar. 15 SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
-varies
-qualifying schools: Benedictine, Butler County, KSU, KU, Pitt St., Wichita St., Missouri Western, Missouri Southern, Missouri State, Central Missouri, SW Baptist, UMKC, Geneva -more information
Mar. 15 BMW/SAE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500 x 4 years
-must have 3.75 GPA or higher -must rank in the 90th percentile in Math and Reading on SAT I or composite ACT scores
-pursue an engineering or related science degree through an ABET accredited program: qualifying schools (among others) Benedictine, Butler County, KSU, KU, Pitt St., Wichita St., Missouri Western, Missouri Southern, Missouri State, Central Missouri, SW Baptist, UMKC, Geneva Information/Application
Mar. 15 A SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO BE THE BOSS
2 - $2,000 (1 in spring, 1 in fall)
-for any high school or college student who wants to start her own online business -make an account with goskills.com and then APPLY
Mar. 15 MICROSOFT DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000 x 4years
-must be living with a disability (visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, speech or other disability) -major in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer information systems, law, business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing) -demonstrate a passion for technology -2.5 GPA or higher Info/Apply
Mar. 15 THE FORMSWIFT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$1,000
-make a business plan infographic about one of the suggested topics: Startup, Restaurant, Non-Profit, Transportation, Clothing
-scholarship program is for driven, up-and-coming entrepreneurs who are ready to commit to building a better world through their business ideas -send entry to [email protected]
Mar. 15 GLEN LYGRISSE/KACRAO SCHOLARSHIP
4 - $500 1 each for 4 yr public, 4 yr private, community college, tech college
-have a 3.25 GPA or higher -shown evidence of quality leadership -1 page essay on one of the following statements: Describe one of your biggest accomplishments that you feel demonstrates your leadership experience or Describe the most significant challenge or major success story you have faced in your college search. APPLICATION
Mar. 15 KCA CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000
-for students studying construction management, construction science, construction engineering technology or related field at a Kansas school -essay required (1,000 words or less): Why I should receive the KCA scholarship?
Mr. McFarland has application or email [email protected]
Mar. 15 RICHARD HOLLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$10,000 x 3 years
-must have 3.5 GPA or higher -must have financial need -demonstrate leadership and personal attributes
-make a 3-5 minute video speech talking about something you are passionate about and why -Essay required (500 words): Describe a specific experience and how that experience shaped you as an individual apply here
Mar. 15 EYE ASSOCIATES NICHOLAS A. PENNIPEDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 awarded in the spring and fall
-for students looking to achieve their college educational goals while demonstrating a commitment to helping their communities
-working toward a career in optometry not required -Essay required (500-800 words): How do you plan to use your education to serve the community? How will receiving this scholarship help you achieve your goals? Why should Eye Associates select you for this scholarship? -information/application
Mar. 15 SIGMA PHI EPSILON SCHOLARSHIP (K-State)
$1,000
-be willing to pledge Sigma Phi Epsilon at KSU -chosen on the basis of scholarship, extracurricular activities, integrity, personality, and financial need -house offers opportunities in leadership, community service activities, successes in maintaining academic standards, creates networking experiences and life-long bonds with alumni leading to future business achievements See Mr. McFarland if interested
Mar. 15 VARSITY TUTORS MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP
$200
-March contest: What is your 10 year career plan?
Essay based equally on Clarity, Creativity, Originality and Sincerity www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
Mar. 15 ZINCH'S MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP - POWER DUOS
$500
-Who is your favorite fictional duo? / answer in 3 sentences or fewer
www.zinch.com/power-duo?utm_source=HS-Newsletter
Mar. 15 INDEPENDENCE CC HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
3.5-4.0 GPA/27 ACT Tuition and books
3.0-3.49 GPA/23-26 ACT $1,000
2.5-2.99 GPA $200
Mar. 15 HIGHLAND MATH/SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Tuition and books
-22 or above on ACT for Math and 20 for Science
-3.0 GPA or above -take at least 3 Sciences and 3 Math in High School
Mar. 16 AZURA CREDIT UNION ABOVE AND BEYOND SCHOLARSHIP (Topeka)
$1,000
-open to those seeking a degree at a college, university, technical or vocational school -must submit a 60 second video answering the question: How can you, as one person, make a difference?
-parent, guardian or applicant must be a ACU member -application here
Mar. 16 AZURA CREDIT UNION INSPIRE SCHOLARSHIP (Topeka)
$1,000
-open to those seeking a degree in the educational field -must submit a 60 second video answering the question: How do you want to inspire our future generations? -parent, guardian or applicant must be a ACU member -application here
Mar. 18 SHOCKER SATURDAY at WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
-Admissions presentation, student panel, campus & housing tour, free T-shirt REGISTER
Mar. 20 INNOVATION IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
$500
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -must have designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others
(for example: a website, series of blogs, an app, fundraising event, etc.)
-entry window open from the 1st to the 20th of each month -for application
Mar. 21 JACK KENT COOKE COLLEGE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
40 - $40,000
-plan to enroll in a 4 year college/university -have a 3.5 GPA or higher and an ACT composite of 26 or higher -have unmet financial need / family income of $95,000 or less -apply
Mar. 22 SCRUB CAMP at UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY (Leavenworth)
-day oriented toward Health Care programs -participate in activities with: Exercise Science/Athletic Training, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Human Anatomy Lab REGISTER
Mar. 23 KCKCC TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS (for fall semester)
Varies
-list your GPA and current degree plan -essay required (1 page typed, double-space): Why did you choose your degree plan? What are your career goals? How will a scholarship help you achieve these goals? application
Mar. 23 BENJAMIN EATON SCHOLARSHIP
5 - $500
-must be a foster, adoptive, or birth child in a licensed foster home and a member of the National Foster Parent Association
-essay required (300-500 words): How my foster care experience has shaped my future goals. -application/info
Mar. 24 BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU STUDENT OF INTEGRITY AWARDS
3 - $2,000
-to recognize seniors who personify the values of leadership and integrity, humility, courage, compassion and respect
-emphasis on ethical behavior, community service and academic accomplishments application/more info
Mar. 25 FORT HAYS STATE U TIGER DAY (Hays, KS)
Sophomores and Juniors
-learn about academic programs, scholarship opportunities, student life, and co-curricular activities
-Free FHSU T-shirt AGENDA/SIGNUP
Jan. 28 and March 25 KANSAS WESLEYAN COYOTE AUDITION DAYS (Salina, KS)
-opportunity for you to audition in Voice, Winds, Percussion and/or Strings REQUIREMENTS/REGISTRATION
Mar. 26 KANSAS JUNIOR GOLF SCHOLARSHIP
5 - $1,500 x 4 years
-based on academic performance, leadership, character, and financial need -must have participated in junior golf activities, including high school golf -essay required (500 words or less): How golf has influenced you -online application
Mar. 27 BLADES OF GREEN SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-a merit based scholarship for individuals seeking degrees in environmental science or related fields
-based on academic excellence and passion for further study -application
Mar. 30 KANSAS CLERKS AND ELECTION OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
$500
-3.0 GPA or higher -must be wanting to major in Journalism, Political Science, Business, or Communications
-brief essay explaining your goals for using journalism, political science or communications in your chosen career
-see Mr. McFarland for application
Mar. 30 ULMAN CANCER FUND YOUNG ADULT AFFECTED BY PARENTS CANCER SCHOLARSHIP
VARIES
-US resident attending school in the US -must demonstrate leadership abilities and commitment to their community -must be a young adult who has lost a parent/guardian to cancer OR has a parent/guardian with cancer -the parent/guardian was diagnosed with cancer when the young adult applicant was between the ages of 15 - 35 (may include initial or secondary diagnosis, relapse or active treatment) -Essay required: Describe how your parent's cancer experience has impacted your outlook on life and the legacy that you desire to leave behind. -info/apply
Mar. 30 WORLDSTUDIO AIGA SCHOLARSHIPS
$500 - $5,000
-for students from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds -2.0 GPA or higher
-major in Advertising, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interactive Design/Motion Graphics, or Photography
Essay required: (600 words or less) 1. Write a brief autobiography, explaining how your experiences have influenced your creative work and your career plans. 2. In the future, how do you see yourself as a creator contributing to the community at large? Online instructions and application: http://worldstudio.aiga.org/secure/worldstudioscholarship/application
Mar. 31 KANSAS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION BILL SPANIOL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1 - $500
-attend a Kansas college -must have 3.0 GPA or higher -relative of a current member of KEHA
-must be interested in Environmental Science or a related field -to apply
Mar. 31 HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION PATH TO PRO SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 - awarded 4 times a year
-Home Depot wants to help create the next generation of skilled trade leaders -Focused on Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, or Construction Management APPLY
Mar. 31 AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET SCHOLARSHIPS
Varies
-for students training to be automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technicians, as well as engineering, accounting and business
-1 page essay about your career goals required Application/Information
Mar. 31 AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
$3,000 x 3 years
-be a child or grandchild of an active, retired or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union -parent or grandparent must be a full dues paying member or retiree member -must have 3.0 GPA or above -application
Mar. 31 2021-22 PORCH SKILLED TRADE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS
$2,000 awarded 4x year
-must have 3.4 GPA or higher -must be pursuing a degree that enables you or others in your community to learn a new trade, develop skills and technology, or start a small business related to home services offered by Porch APPLY
Mar. 31 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL POETRY CONTEST
$100 - 500 / Multiple winners each quarter
-open to 9-12 grades -looking for unpublished, the sole work of the entrant, and not entered in any other concurrent contest
-poems must be 20 lines or less -judged on creativity, originality, imagery, artistic quality, and mastery of poetic expression TO ENTER
Mar. 31 E.C. HALLBECK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$2,000 x 4 years
-be a child or grandchild of an active, retired or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union -parent or grandparent must be a full dues paying member or retiree member -must have 3.0 GPA or above -application
Mar. 31 NUTS, BOLTS, AND THINGAMAJIGS SCHOLARSHIP
up to $3,500
-must have 2.5 GPA for trade, community, or technical colleges/3.0 GPA for universities -be entering a certificate or degree program which leads to a manufacturing career, at a community/technical college,
trade school, or a university on a full-time basis (12 or more credit hours) more information/application
Mar. 31 DRIVER EDUCATION INITIATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
2 - $500 1 for staff favorite, 1 for most voted for
-Essay required (750 words or more): Questions to be answered in your Essay/Application
- What is the importance of driver education in reducing the number deaths as a result of driving?
- What steps can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving?
- Have you ever had an experience of being in car accident or have seen your friends or family members driving irresponsibly? Apply/submit
- What steps can you take to be a better and safer driver as well as help others become safer on the road?
Mar. 31 THE PRYSMIAN GROUP WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP
6 - $2,500
-must be a female pursuing a STEM related field -Two ways to apply: Essay (500 words or more): Why they have chosen to pursue a STEM-related field, OR Social Media: Post on social media about "Why they have chosen to pursue a STEM-related field using #PrysmianWomenInSTEM and tagging Prysmian Group INFO/APPLY
Mar. 31 BOYS STATE OF KANSAS (American Legion)
-must raise $350 Conference is June 5-11 at KSU
-must be a junior in high school, in the upper half of your class, be a self-starter, and be involved in extracurricular activities
-this leadership academy gives a powerful introduction to civic responsibility -strengthens confidence, inspires leadership, builds bonds of friendship and erases prejudices -info and registration
Mar. 31 YOUNG AMERICAN CREATIVE PATRIOTIC ART AWARDS
$500 to $15,000
-create a two or three-dimensional art project having to do with patriotism -judged on the originality of concept, presentation, and patriotism expressed; the content of how it relates to patriotism and clarity of ideas; the design technique; total impact of work; and uniqueness. -must be sponsored by a VFW auxiliary Information/Entry Forms
Mar. 31 NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL BILLY D YOUNG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000 and paid trip to NSC Expo (10/2-8/20)
-be pursuing a career in safety in the utilities industry -must be a NSC student member -essays required (500 words or less): Why did you choose to study safety? -(250 words or less): What are the most important issues in safety today? -(250 words or less): Why do you deserve this scholarship? information/application
Mar. 31 NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL WOMEN IN SAFETY SCHOLARSHIP
$5,000 x 4 years and paid trip to NSC Expo (10/2-8/20)
-be pursuing a career in the safety industry -must be a NSC student member -essays required (500 words or less): Why did you choose to study safety? -(250 words or less): What are the most important issues in safety today? -(250 words or less): Why do you deserve this scholarship? information/application
Mar. 31 PLUMBERSSTOCK SCHOLARSHIP
1 - $2,000, 2 - $500
-for those studying to become plumbers, HVAC technicians or sprinkler and irrigation specialists (or other related fields, like construction management) -create a "how-to-guide" video for home improvement novices demonstrating your skill in plumbing, HVAC, or irrigation. Examples: "How to Replace a Toilet", "How to Fix a leaky Faucet", "How to diagnose Water Heater Issues", -videos should not be more that 10 minutes long -more information
Mar. 31 AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS
4 - $1,000 x 4 yrs
A) REGULAR: parent or guardian must be employed in the oil or gas industry -must have GPA of 3.54 or higher
B) INDUSTRY: must enroll in 4 year program in an oil or gas related major, such as geology or engineering -must have GPA of 3.54 or higher APPLY
Mar. 31 OppU ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP
$2,500
500 words: Why you are an achiever...Have you created opportunity for yourself or for others? application
Mar. 31 SCHOLARSHIPPOINTS $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP
$10,000 monthly
-no essay or GPA requirements -register at: www.scholarshippoints.com
Mar. 31 DLG VIRAL VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
1st - $2,000, 2nd - $1,000, 3rd - $500
-create a, not longer than 3 minute, video about "driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol" to educate the public on safe driving practices -winners selected based on a number of categories including; creativity, entertainment value, video quality, and of course the viral nature of the video (ie. video views, social validation, etc.)
registration: http://dlglawfirm.com/viral-video-scholarship-contest/viral-video-registration
Mar. 31 JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
3 to 5 - $2,500
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -demonstrate leadership -have extracurriculars or community service
-have financial need (combined adjusted income of the parent(s) not to exceed $50,000 per year) to apply
-essay required (500-1000 words) on: "Describe your planned undergraduate study and how you plan to apply it upon graduation" or "Identify and describe you role-model and how he or she has influenced your life" (can't be mother or father)
Mar. 31 SUPERPOWER SCHOLARSHIP
$2,500
-Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why? (250 words or less) -apply
Mar. 31 ASHLEY MARIE EASTERBROOK INTERNET SCHOLARSHIP FUND
1 - $1,500
-GPA between 3.50 and 3.74 -500 word essay required -to apply
-should have involvement in organizations/activities that help other students improve the quality of their lives
Mar. 31 THE SLEEKLENS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
3 - $2,000
-Essay required between 1,000 and 1,600 words: Students use social media and the internet in all kinds of ways, from keeping in touch with their friends to researching for and submitting assignments. One of the least thought about uses of social media is leveraging it to get a job after college. Discuss some of the ways that you could use social media to get a job after college. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using social media to get a job after college?
http://sleeklens.com/the-sleeklens-academic-scholarship/
Mar. 31 JAMES R. HOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
31 - $10,000 and 119 - $1,000
-must be a son, daughter or grandchild of a Teamster member -rank in the top 15% of your class
-have excellent SAT or ACT scores -must demonstrate financial need -information
Mar. 31 NICHE NO ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$2,000 given away monthly
-open to all types of students
to register go to: http://colleges.niche.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
Mar. 31 LIFE LESSONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$2,000 to $15,000
-In 500 words or less or a 3 minute video, please describe how the death of your parent or guardian affected your life financially and emotionally. Be sure to describe how the loss impacted your college plans (e.g., your ability to afford college, attend the college of your choice, etc.). Explain how the lack of adequate life insurance coverage impacted your family's financial situation. Comment specifically on how things might have turned out differently for you and your family if the person who died had adequate life insurance coverage. Also indicate what you have done to provide for yourself and/or other family members because of financial challenges your family has faced.
-online application: www.lifehappens.org/scholarship-program-application/
Mar. 31 DAVE/DOVETTA WILSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$1,000
-active participant in community or religious activities
-demonstrate financial need -$20 fee required
-apply online at: www.wilsonfund.org
Mar. 31 KS PEACE OFFICERS’ ASSOC. SCHOLARSHIP
5 - $1,000
-must be a dependent of an active KPOA member -attach a brief resume of future academic and life goals -application
Mar. 31 COURAGE TO GROW SCHOLARSHIP
$500 - 1 EACH MONTH
-2.5 GPA or higher -Essay required (250 words or less): Why you believe you should be awarded this scholarship.
(Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar are important) www.couragetogrowscholarship.com