MAY SCHOLARSHIPS
May 1 NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY - JON H. POTEAT SCHOLARSHIP
250 - $1,000
-for current National Technical Honor Society members -for career and technical education students who choose a skilled
trade as their career application
May 1 KANSAS STATE SCHOLARSHIP
up to $1000/yr
-must have taken the ACT by December 2021 -must complete Regents curriculum (Mr. McFarland will turn in a list of all Regents curriculum completers) -must have “letter of designation” as needy -Mr. McFarland has some applications or apply here
May 1 STATE OF KANSAS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
RN - $4,500/yr and LPN - $3,500/yr
-must practice nursing at a specific Kansas location -must be willing to work 1 year for each year of sponsorship
-Mr. McFarland has some applications or apply here
May 1 STATE OF KANSAS CAREER TECHNICAL WORKFORCE GRANT
up to $1,000/yr
-enroll or be accepted to an eligible career technical education program (Mr. McFarland has list) -submit FAFSA by April 1
-preference given to those with financial need as measured by FAFSA -Mr. McFarland has some applications or apply here
May 1 KANSAS ETHNIC MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP
-must meet one of the following criteria: A) 21 ACT or 1060-1090 SAT, B) Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, C) Rank in the upper 33% of your class, D) Completion of Kansas Scholars Curriculum, E) Selection as a National Merit Scholar, or F) Selection by College Board as a Hispanic Scholar -Mr. McFarland has some applications or apply here
May 1 ROVER SCHOLARSHIP
$2,500
-Rover is founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the unconditional love of a dog
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -essay required (400 - 500 words): How did caring for a pet growing up help shape you to be the adult you are today? application/information
May 1 PHOTOGRAPHER.ORG SCHOLARSHIP
2 - 1,000
-Essay required (300 words or less) describing your interest in photography SUBMIT/APPLY
May 1 DAVID GITTRICH MEMORIAL KANSANS FOR LIFE ORATORICAL CONTEST
$250, $150, $100 and chance to go on for $1,000
-research, write, and present an original pro-life speech on the need to amend the Kansas Constitution in order to place life-saving limits on abortion in our state; the role of Kansas courts and the state legislature in passing and regulating pro-life laws; pro-life legislation enacted or supported by Kansans for Life -speeches are to be 5-7 minutes long and note cards may be used -the contest will most likely be held via online videoconference info/to apply
May 1 AMERICAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 to $5,000
-financial need not a consideration -open to all grades in High School
-essay required (500 words): Why College is Important to Me to apply
May 1 GREG GOFF LEADERSHIP AWARDS
5 - $2,000
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -Greg Goff is the executive vice chairman of Marathon Petroleum Corporation -purpose is to help encourage and recognize young leaders in their schools and communities, and to help invest in their higher education
-essay required (300-500 words) on 1 of the following prompts: A) Who has inspired you to become a leader and in what specific ways have you demonstrated the leadership skills you have learned from your role model? B) What does the word "leadership" mean to you and how have you demonstrated your definition of leadership in your school and/or community? Registration
May 2 GOT A SPINE SCHOLARSHIP
$500
-must have 2.5 GPA or higher -Essay required (1,000 words or less): 3 questions having to do with chiropractic care APPLY
May 6 NURSE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
-full funding for nurse training in exchange for working a an eligible Critical Shortage Facility
-2 year minimum service commitment for 1 to 2 years of scholarship support info/apply
May 5 Registration deadline for the June 10 ACT test
May 15 SENIORCARE AGING MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP
1 - $1,500
-Good academic standing -Currently care for an aging loved one, works within the senior community, or is pursuing a career that will have an impact on the elder population -Essay required: (1000 words or less) Why Aging Matters to you
more info/to apply
May 15 GIRLS STATE OF KANSAS (American Legion)
-cost $100 Conference is June 7 - June 11 (VIRTUAL)
-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 -information/application
May 15 REVIEW IT SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-must have 2.5 GPA or better -(1,000 words or less): Write a review of your favorite movie. On the site there are helpful tips on writing a review. APPLY
May 15 NSHSS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-awarded to students exploring the concept of how Artificial Intelligence may affect humanity, society, culture, or a project conceptualizing this idea -required material: Video submission no longer than 4 minutes introducing yourself and your project or vision in the field of AI/Robotics and Personal statement discussing one of the following:• How AI or Robotics technology may affect the future; you may wish to present research evaluating the pros and cons with your conclusion about best steps for mankind in this area.
• Discuss a specific project of yours that is conceptualized or currently in progress in the field of AI/Robotics. application
May 15 NSHSS PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
3 - $1,000
-to recognize students with exemplary skill or interest in the performing arts such as dance, theater, or music
-required materials: A) A performance video of no more than 5 minutes, B) A short (150 words or less) description of your piece, and C) A brief statement (500 words or less) on what has inspired you to become a performing artist application/information
May 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
May 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
May 21 B. DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-the creators of the Student Award Search Aid website are offering a scholarship -essay required (1000 words or less): Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual. -information/application
May 30 1800WHEELCHAIR.COM SCHOLARSHIP
2 - $500
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -submit a "visual poem", in a style of your own choosing, on the theme of overcoming
a personal challenge -the poem and essay (combined) should be between 500 and 1,000 words Information/How to apply
May 30 GOENNOUNCE DEFINE YOURSELF MONTHLY SCHOLARSHIP
$500
-what are you interested in? what are your education goals?
www.goennounce.com/static/scholarship1?
May 30 PB&J SCHOLARSHIP
$500 to $1,000
-looking for students that have experienced challenges in their life, students whose test scores or Grade Point Average might not be the best, but students that still have the drive to succeed info/application
May 31 THE CHRISTIAN CONNECTOR CHRISTIAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
$2,500
-those requesting Christian college, university, and/or Bible college information or those planning to attend a Christian college to register/apply
May 31 COTTAGE INN SCHOLARSHIP
$2,500, $1,000, $500
-must have 3.0 gpa or higher -essay required: Given the rapid growth of third-party delivery services such as GrubHub and EatStreet, Cottage Inn Pizza is now competing with several different restaurants and markets. How do we stay relevant with our delivery services given all the options customers now have at their fingertips?
-more information/application
May 31 SCHOLARSHIPPOINTS $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP
$10,000 monthly
-no essay or GPA requirements -register at: www.scholarshippoints.com
May 31 FIFTH MONTH SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500
-submit an online written response to: May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being creative. (250 words or less) -apply
May 31 U.S. BANK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
40 - $1,000
-go online to apply: www.usbank.com/community/financial-education/scholarship-application-form.html
May 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