J. Jack Jenkinson Memorial Scholarship--This scholarship is open to all students who have a 3.0 GPA and whose parent/guardian is a Meade County Farm Bureau Association Member. There is a preference for students that are majoring in ag-related fields, but this is not a requirement. To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline is April 15, 2024 by 3:30 pm.
Artesian Valley Health System--Artesian Valley Health System is offering a Healthcare Scholarship for any seniors planning to major in the healthcare field. You are encouraged to apply early! Applications must be mailed or hand delivered to the Meade District Hospital; see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline is April 26, 2024.
**KJIL and KHYM Build Scholarship--KJIL and KHYM Radio are offering several $1,000 scholarships for students who will be going to trade school (technical school) in the fall. To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline to apply is April 28, 2024.
Jim Johnson Scholarship--This scholarship is provided by the High Plains Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service. Any senior that plans to pursue a degree in the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography and soil sciences) or planning to teach physical sciences is eligible to apply. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline is April 30, 2024.
Nick Finke Memorial Scholarship--This scholarship is for 2024 graduates of Meade, Fowler, or Southwestern Heights. The applicant must have a strong sense of community and have evidence of such during their time in high school, have a strong valuation of friendship and its importance to life, and have a 3.0 GPA or above. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Sheldon; deadline is April 30, 2024.
State of Kansas Scholarships and Grants--The State of Kansas offers a number of scholarships and grants including The Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant, The Kanas Computer Science Educator Scholarship, The Kansas Minority Scholarship, The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship, and the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship. These apply to a number of students. For more information, please visit www.kansasregents.org or see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline for most applications is May 1, 2024.
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation Scholarship—This scholarship is open to highly motivated, small-town students who have a burning passion for math, science, technology, and more! To apply, students must be from a household of less than $55,000 income, want to create an invention or have excelled in math and science, maintain above a 3.5 GPA, and who come from a rural small town. For more information and to fill out the online application, go to https://lariatfoundation.com/for-students/. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2024.
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.
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New website: https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
**New Scholarships
Artesian Valley Health System--Artesian Valley Health System is offering a Healthcare Scholarship for any seniors planning to major in the healthcare field. You are encouraged to apply early! Applications must be mailed or hand delivered to the Meade District Hospital; see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline is April 26, 2024.
**KJIL and KHYM Build Scholarship--KJIL and KHYM Radio are offering several $1,000 scholarships for students who will be going to trade school (technical school) in the fall. To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline to apply is April 28, 2024.
Jim Johnson Scholarship--This scholarship is provided by the High Plains Chapter of the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service. Any senior that plans to pursue a degree in the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, astronomy, earth science, geology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography and soil sciences) or planning to teach physical sciences is eligible to apply. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline is April 30, 2024.
Nick Finke Memorial Scholarship--This scholarship is for 2024 graduates of Meade, Fowler, or Southwestern Heights. The applicant must have a strong sense of community and have evidence of such during their time in high school, have a strong valuation of friendship and its importance to life, and have a 3.0 GPA or above. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Sheldon; deadline is April 30, 2024.
State of Kansas Scholarships and Grants--The State of Kansas offers a number of scholarships and grants including The Kansas Career Technical Workforce Grant, The Kanas Computer Science Educator Scholarship, The Kansas Minority Scholarship, The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship, and the Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship. These apply to a number of students. For more information, please visit www.kansasregents.org or see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline for most applications is May 1, 2024.
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation Scholarship—This scholarship is open to highly motivated, small-town students who have a burning passion for math, science, technology, and more! To apply, students must be from a household of less than $55,000 income, want to create an invention or have excelled in math and science, maintain above a 3.5 GPA, and who come from a rural small town. For more information and to fill out the online application, go to https://lariatfoundation.com/for-students/. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2024.
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: www.fastweb.com, scholarsapp.com, (**NEW**) bold.org and www.studentscholarships.org.
New website: https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
**New Scholarships