SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out the bulletin board outside my office for specific college scholarship/visit information!
Kansas Crime Stoppers Association–The Kansas Crime Stoppers Association is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors. To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
Southwest Kansas Bar Association–The Southwest Kansas Bar Association is sponsoring its annual scholarship essay contest for all qualifying seniors attending a high school in the area served by the Association. The essay shall address the American Bar Association 2026 Law Day theme: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”. If interested in applying, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application and essay requirements. Applications must be completed and sent in PDF form by March 27, 2026 by 5 pm.
Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship–The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers scholarships to recognize students who have demonstrated strong leadership during high school. Four, $500 awards are available to use at KACRAO member schools; one for a four-year public institution, one for a four-year private institution, one for a community college, and one for a technical college. These are NOT need-based scholarships. To apply, students must have at least a 3.25 GPA and plan to enroll in a KACRAO member institution in the fall of 2026. To apply, go to https://kacrao.memberclicks.net/kacrao-scholarship to complete the application; deadline to submit is March 29, 2026.
Southwest Kansas Star Scholarship–This scholarship is open to seniors furthering their education with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and have a relationship to someone that is an Order of Eastern Star or Masonic Lodge affiliation. To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline is March 31, 2026.
Invenergy Scholarship–Invenergy is providing a scholarship to graduating seniors in specific school districts across Kansas. The scholarship is $1,000 and is available for students attending a two- or four-year college. The student must be a graduating senior who is pursuing an agriculture or STEM-related career. Up to one student in each school district will be chosen as a scholarship recipient. The scholarship may be used for the student’s educational expenses when attending any college, vocational, or technical school of the student’s choice. To be eligible for consideration for these scholarships, students must meet the following criteria: Plan to attend a two-year or four-year college to pursue an education in agriculture or STEM-related field; Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale; Have a minimum ACT composite score of 20; Be a high school senior at an eligible school district; Have a letter of reference from a high school teacher or administrator. The deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2026.
American Petroleum Institute Scholarship–The Western Kansas Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce they will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to qualifying graduating seniors. The “Regular” Scholarship is for students whose parent/guardian and/or grandparent is employed in the oil or gas industry and the “Industry” Scholarship is for students majoring in an oil or gas-related field, such as engineering or geology. Both require at least a 3.0 GPA or above. To apply, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.
**IdeaTek Freedom Fighter Scholarship–IdeaTek is offering its first-ever Freedom Fighter Scholarship. Graduating seniors in the service area (priority to IdeaTek subscriber families) are encouraged to apply. There is no minimum GPA requirement! Seniors must complete the application and submit one letter of recommendation and a 5-10 minute video sharing their dreams, career goals, and plans to give back. For more information or to apply, go to https://ideatek.com/scholarship/; the deadline to apply is April 10, 2026 by 5:00 pm.
J. Jack Jenkinson Memorial Scholarship–Meade County Farm Bureau Association is offering the J. Jack Jenkinson Memorial Scholarship. To be eligible, students must be planning to attend college in the fall at any institution, students’ parents/guardians must be a Meade County Farm Bureau Association member, and students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students majoring in an age-related field will be given preference, but it is not a requirement. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline to apply is no later than 3:30 pm on April 15, 2026.
State of Kansas Scholarships and Grants–The State of Kansas is offering a number of scholarships and grants to graduating high school seniors. These scholarships and grants range from students attending 4-year universities to technical programs. To see a full list, visit https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/student_financial_aid and click on the link. All applications must be done online and students must create an account with a personal email. The first deadline is May 1, 2026, but students are encouraged to apply EARLY!!
Kansas Promise Scholarship Act—is open to Kansas Residents who will be entering post-secondary school within 12 months of graduation. Students must complete the FAFSA, fill out the application, and enroll and complete within 30 months of first entering college. Upon completion of the program, students must reside and work in Kansas for a minimum of two consecutive years or enroll in a Kansas institution of higher education and then reside and work for a minimum of two consecutive years. Students must choose a program from one of the four fields of study: Information technology and security; mental and physical healthcare; advanced manufacturing and building trades; early childhood education and development; or one additional program designated by the institution. For more information, please see Mrs. Sheldon or visit https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship for rules, regulations, and application.
The Kansas ScholarShop is a tool available to students statewide and allows students free access to a powerful search engine of over 6 million scholarships worth up to $24 billion. Students can find scholarships, grants and awards tailored specifically to their interests. Learn more at kansascash.ks.gov/scholarshop and set up an account today to get started.
Websites to look at: On these websites, you will set up a profile and be matched with scholarships that are available nation-wide. They include: goingmerry.com, scholarsapp.com, bold.org, scholarships.com, www.studentscholarships.org, and ACT Scholarships.
**New Scholarships
Check out the bulletin board outside my office for specific college scholarship/visit information!
Kansas Crime Stoppers Association–The Kansas Crime Stoppers Association is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors. To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline to apply is March 20, 2026.
Southwest Kansas Bar Association–The Southwest Kansas Bar Association is sponsoring its annual scholarship essay contest for all qualifying seniors attending a high school in the area served by the Association. The essay shall address the American Bar Association 2026 Law Day theme: “The Rule of Law and the American Dream”. If interested in applying, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application and essay requirements. Applications must be completed and sent in PDF form by March 27, 2026 by 5 pm.
Glenn Lygrisse/KACRAO Scholarship–The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) offers scholarships to recognize students who have demonstrated strong leadership during high school. Four, $500 awards are available to use at KACRAO member schools; one for a four-year public institution, one for a four-year private institution, one for a community college, and one for a technical college. These are NOT need-based scholarships. To apply, students must have at least a 3.25 GPA and plan to enroll in a KACRAO member institution in the fall of 2026. To apply, go to https://kacrao.memberclicks.net/kacrao-scholarship to complete the application; deadline to submit is March 29, 2026.
Southwest Kansas Star Scholarship–This scholarship is open to seniors furthering their education with a minimum of a 2.0 GPA and have a relationship to someone that is an Order of Eastern Star or Masonic Lodge affiliation. To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline is March 31, 2026.
Invenergy Scholarship–Invenergy is providing a scholarship to graduating seniors in specific school districts across Kansas. The scholarship is $1,000 and is available for students attending a two- or four-year college. The student must be a graduating senior who is pursuing an agriculture or STEM-related career. Up to one student in each school district will be chosen as a scholarship recipient. The scholarship may be used for the student’s educational expenses when attending any college, vocational, or technical school of the student’s choice. To be eligible for consideration for these scholarships, students must meet the following criteria: Plan to attend a two-year or four-year college to pursue an education in agriculture or STEM-related field; Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale; Have a minimum ACT composite score of 20; Be a high school senior at an eligible school district; Have a letter of reference from a high school teacher or administrator. The deadline to submit an application is March 31, 2026.
American Petroleum Institute Scholarship–The Western Kansas Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute (API) is pleased to announce they will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to qualifying graduating seniors. The “Regular” Scholarship is for students whose parent/guardian and/or grandparent is employed in the oil or gas industry and the “Industry” Scholarship is for students majoring in an oil or gas-related field, such as engineering or geology. Both require at least a 3.0 GPA or above. To apply, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline to apply is March 31, 2026.
**IdeaTek Freedom Fighter Scholarship–IdeaTek is offering its first-ever Freedom Fighter Scholarship. Graduating seniors in the service area (priority to IdeaTek subscriber families) are encouraged to apply. There is no minimum GPA requirement! Seniors must complete the application and submit one letter of recommendation and a 5-10 minute video sharing their dreams, career goals, and plans to give back. For more information or to apply, go to https://ideatek.com/scholarship/; the deadline to apply is April 10, 2026 by 5:00 pm.
J. Jack Jenkinson Memorial Scholarship–Meade County Farm Bureau Association is offering the J. Jack Jenkinson Memorial Scholarship. To be eligible, students must be planning to attend college in the fall at any institution, students’ parents/guardians must be a Meade County Farm Bureau Association member, and students must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Students majoring in an age-related field will be given preference, but it is not a requirement. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline to apply is no later than 3:30 pm on April 15, 2026.
State of Kansas Scholarships and Grants–The State of Kansas is offering a number of scholarships and grants to graduating high school seniors. These scholarships and grants range from students attending 4-year universities to technical programs. To see a full list, visit https://www.kansasregents.gov/students/student_financial_aid and click on the link. All applications must be done online and students must create an account with a personal email. The first deadline is May 1, 2026, but students are encouraged to apply EARLY!!
Kansas Promise Scholarship Act—is open to Kansas Residents who will be entering post-secondary school within 12 months of graduation. Students must complete the FAFSA, fill out the application, and enroll and complete within 30 months of first entering college. Upon completion of the program, students must reside and work in Kansas for a minimum of two consecutive years or enroll in a Kansas institution of higher education and then reside and work for a minimum of two consecutive years. Students must choose a program from one of the four fields of study: Information technology and security; mental and physical healthcare; advanced manufacturing and building trades; early childhood education and development; or one additional program designated by the institution. For more information, please see Mrs. Sheldon or visit https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-act-scholarship for rules, regulations, and application.
The Kansas ScholarShop is a tool available to students statewide and allows students free access to a powerful search engine of over 6 million scholarships worth up to $24 billion. Students can find scholarships, grants and awards tailored specifically to their interests. Learn more at kansascash.ks.gov/scholarshop and set up an account today to get started.
Websites to look at: On these websites, you will set up a profile and be matched with scholarships that are available nation-wide. They include: goingmerry.com, scholarsapp.com, bold.org, scholarships.com, www.studentscholarships.org, and ACT Scholarships.
**New Scholarships