OCTOBER SCHOLARSHIPS
Oct. 1 FAFSA form available to fill out - for all forms of federal aid
www.fafsa.gov
Oct. 5 UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY SCRUB CAMP (Leavenworth, KS)
-for students interested in health care -activities with Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Human Anatomy REGISTER
Oct. 8 KCKCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS (for spring semester)
Varied
-Be admitted to KCKCC -Essay required (3-5 sentences for each question): Why did you choose your degree or certificate program of study? What are your career aspirations for the future? How will a scholarship help you fulfill your plans and goals for the future? application
Oct. 8 KCKCC TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS (for spring semester)
Varied
-Be admitted to KCKCC -Essay required (3-5 sentences for each question): Why did you choose your degree or certificate program of study? What are your career aspirations for the future? How will a scholarship help you fulfill your plans and goals for the future? application
Oct. 8 AES ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS
$500
-awarded on the basis of character and essay not GPA -not required to be taking Engineering courses
-Essay required (500-1,000 words): When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Oct. 14 2022-23 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
Oct. 14 HIREAHELPER SKILLED TRADE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS
1 - $2,000 award 4x year
-must have a 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 moving services offered by HireAHelper Apply
Oct. 15 WICHITA STATE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP INVITATIONAL (Wichita, KS)
-up to $64,000
-be admitted to Wichita State by Oct. 15 -have ACT score of 27 or Grade Point Average of 3.5 APPLY/ENTER
-complete the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational application by Nov. 1 -Invitational Competition is November 19
Oct. 15 KANSAS BUFFALO ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000
-must be involved in raising bison and/or planning to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field
-essay required: (500 words) Explain why you have chosen agriculture as your field of study, and why you should
receive this scholarship application
Oct. 1 - Oct. 15 VARSITY TUTORS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
$200 awarded each month
-essay required (200-900 words) responding to the following prompt: What does education mean to you? APPLY
Oct. 17 K-STATE ENGINEERING SENIOR EXPERIENCE DAY
-experience "engineering for a day," explore majors, interact with faculty and students, and learn more about opportunities to get involved REGISTER (under "High School Students")
Oct. 12 DR. PEPPER TUITION GIVEAWAY
5 - $100,000, 5 - $20,000
-must be 18 -Upload a video to TikTok to help us get to know you and your biggest dreams. From academic goals, to professional aspirations, to personal dreams. Be passionate, be creative, be you, but above all else tell us how winning will help you achieve these goals and live out your dreams. And don’t forget to follow us on TikTok, use the challenge sound (Tuition Dreamin’) and use the #DrPepperTuitionContest hashtag — videos including other hashtags will not be accepted.
Oct. 18 WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP
$500 to $5,000
-must have 3.0 GPA or higher -must participate in one of 27 eligible sports
-must be leaders in your community and a role model for the underclassmen in your school -apply online
Oct. 19 UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY DISCOVERY DAY/FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP DAY (Leavenworth, KS)
-Discovery Day is where students can "discover" what it is like being a college student at USM REGISTER
-Fine Arts Scholarship Day takes place after Discovery Day finishes -meet with faculty to discuss programs, as well as potentially earn a scholarship REGISTER
Oct. 21 FORT HAYS STATE U HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DAY (Hays, KS)
INFORMATION/REGISTRATION
Oct. 22 KANSAS WESLEYAN COYOTE PREVIEW DAY (Salina, KS)
-take a tour, and earn about academics, admissions, and financial aid -free tickets to the Homecoming football game
REGISTER
Oct. 26 NORTH CENTRAL KANSAS TECH JUNIOR/SENIOR DAY (HAYS CAMPUS)
REGISTER
Oct. 27 FORT HAYS STATE U FUTURE EDUCATORS DAY (Hays, KS)
INFORMATION/REGISTRATION
Oct. 29 EMPORIA STATE BLACK AND GOLD DAY (Emporia, KS)
-free tickets to ESU Homecoming football game INFO/REGISTER
Oct. 30 DEAUN JETER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
-LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOC. OF KANSAS
$500
-any Kansas graduating LD student who can meet college or vocational/technical admissions requirements -info/apply
Oct. 31 COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
150-$20,000
-demonstrate leadership in school, commitment to community,
academic achievement, and have part-time employment -3.0 GPA or higher -apply online
Oct. 31 VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY AUDIO-ESSAY COMPETITION
$1,000 - $35,000
2022 THEME: WHY IS THE VETERAN IMPORTANT?
-record your original audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device
(no shorter than 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes)
-ORIGINALITY (30 points) -CONTENT (35 points) -DELIVERY (35 points)
-our local VFW posts to work with are Valley Falls (785) 945-6690 and Atchison (913) 367-0210
Oct. 31 DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES
12 - $5000 (once each month)
-go HERE and follow the on-screen instructions to submit an entry into the sweepstakes
Oct. 31 SCARY STORIES SCHOLARSHIP (CollegeXpress)
1 - $1,000
-register for a CollegeXpress account -applying for the scholarship, you need to answer the following question: What is your favorite scary movie, book, or legend? CollegeXpress
Oct. 31 ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SCHOLARSHIP
$2,000
-250 word essay addressing the following question: Imagine that your high school has been overrun with Zombies. Your math teacher, the cafeteria ladies and even your best friend have all joined the walking dead. Use your brain to flesh out a plan to avoid the Zombies, including where you would hide and the top 5 things you would bring with you to stay alive. to apply
Oct. 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
Oct. 31 NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP
153 - $1,000 - $50,000
-demonstrate leadership in Scouting and participation in activities outside of scouting
-attend a 4-year college/university -info/applications
Oct. 31 SCHOLARSHIPPOINTS $10,000 SCHOLARSHIP
$10,000 monthly
-no essay or GPA requirements -register at: www.scholarshippoints.com
Oct. 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