SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Check the bulletin board outside my office for posters and flyers!
Kansas Grain and Feed Association—This scholarship is available to any graduating Kansas senior who is a self-starter, has excellent academic credentials, is a good school and community citizen, and has a strong desire to continue their education. Students must be attending college in the state of Kansas. If interested, please visit https://www.ksgrainandfeed.org/scholarship-program/ to apply online by February 24, 2023.
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association—This scholarship is available to any graduating Kansas senior or current undergraduate student enrolled at a Kansas college, university, or technical school who is a self-starter, has excellent academic credentials, is a good school and community citizen, and has a strong desire to continue their education. Students must be planning to or currently majoring in an agricultural related field of study. If interested, please visit https://www.ksagretailers.org/scholarship-program/ to apply online by February 24, 2023.
Southwest Catbackers Scholarship--This scholarship is open to any student planning to attend or currently attending Kansas State University. For a copy of the application, please see Mrs. Sheldon. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 1, 2023.
True Blue KSHSAA Scholarship--To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be rostered in a KSHSAA sponsored activity during their senior year. They must be in good standing and plan to enroll at a post-secondary school in the fall. Students will be selected based on the following components: 30% community service, 30% academic achievement, 20% breadth of school activity participation, and 20% activity achievement. To apply, visit https://www.kshsaa.org/general/scholarshipinformation.cfm to see the criteria and to apply online. The deadline for this scholarship is March 1, 2023.
Create a Greeting Card Scholarship--This $10,000 scholarship is sponsored by “The Gallery Collection” and is available to all students in college or high school above the age of 14. Students are asked to create an original Christmas card, holiday card, birthday card, or all occasion greeting card. Once completed, students will go to https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm and fill out the information and provide a picture file of the original card. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2023.
Southern Pioneer Electric Scholarship--The scholarship is open to all graduating seniors. To apply, visit https://www.southernpioneer.net/community/scholarship/ by March 9, 2023.
Pheasant Heaven Charities--The Pheasant Heaven Charities scholarship will open on February 10, 2023. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA or above. To apply, visit https://phcscholarships.com/Default.asp to see scholarship requirements and to apply. The deadline for this scholarship is March 10, 2023.
Skyland Grain, LLC--Skyland Grain, LLC is offering scholarship opportunities for students pursuing a two or four-year degree in agriculture-based fields of study. For the four-year program, students must have a 3.25 GPA and a 20 ACT score. For the two-year program, students do not have a GPA or ACT requirement, but must be pursing an agriculture or business-related degree. To see the qualifications and fill out the application, go to https://www.skylandgrain.com/scholarships/ before March 15, 2023.
MKC Scholarship--Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a MKC member-owner or a MKC/Producer AG employee. Student must be a high school graduate in 2023 or a current college student in the first, second, or third year of school. To apply, visit https://www.mkcoop.com/about/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application. The application deadline is March 15, 2023.
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS: The Horatio Alger Scholarship: Students must be a full-time junior working toward graduation in 2024. Student must exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree; demonstrate financial need; be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; have a 2.0 GPA; and be a US Citizen. For more information or to see the application, visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 15, 2023.
Golden Plains Credit Union Scholarship--Golden Plains Credit Union wants so see you succeed! Applicants must be a member of Golden Plains Credit Union (not parents as members, but students as members) and be enrolled or plan to enroll full time in college in the fall. To apply, go to https://www.gpcu.org/Applications/Scholarship-Application and apply by March 15, 2023.
Kansas Masonic Foundation--The Kansas Masonic Foundation is offering a $1,000 general scholarship and the Cynthia Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship for medically approved disabilities to each of these 6 universities: ESU, FHSU, K-State, Pitt State, KU, Washburn, and WSU. Students planning to attend one of these universities are encouraged to apply. Students must demonstrate financial need to qualify.
The Kansas Masonic Foundation is also offering a Technical/Community College Scholarship. There are 19 on the list on their website. Once again, students planning to attend and accepted to one of these colleges must demonstrate financial need to qualify.
The Legacy Scholarship is being offered to a legacy of a Mason. For more information and to apply, please visit www.kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/; the deadline for all scholarship s is March 15, 2023.
**Five State Fair Board--The Five State Fair Board is offering 8 scholarships valued at $500 each. To apply, please fill out the Google Form Mrs. Sheldon shared with you via email. If you do not have the form, please email Mrs. Sheldon and she will forward it to you. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 15, 2023.
**KJIL/KHYM Radio--KJIL and KHYM Radio will be offering multiple $1,000 scholarships to students across the heartland. To qualify, students must be enrolling in college for the first time and be full-time for the fall of 2023 at a Christian College or University. To apply, go to KJIL.com or KHYM.org to fill out the scholarship application. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 17, 2023.
Glenn Lyrgrisse/KACRAO Scholarship--This Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRA) offer 4-$500 scholarships scholarship to students who demonstrate leadership qualities during high school. Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA, be a high school senior, and plan to attend a KACRAO member school in the fall. To apply, go to https://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship and apply by March 17, 2023.
Ag Future Scholarship--Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and that are planning to work in the agricultural industry or pursuing further education in an agriculture related field (including some Technical Programs) are encouraged to apply. The application and more information can be found at http://www.wsbks.com/agfuturescholarships. The deadline to apply to this scholarship is March 31, 2023.
Invenergy--Invenergy is donating a scholarship to graduating seniors in Southwest Kansas. Students must be a graduating senior who is pursuing an agriculture or STEM-related career. One student from each school will be chosen as a scholarship recipient. Students must have at least a 2.8 GPA, a 20 ACT score, and be planning to enroll in a college full-time in the fall. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; the deadline is March 31, 2023.
**St. Patrick’s Altar Society Scholarship--This scholarship is available to any student that attends St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Plains, Kansas. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Sheldon. You must return the application by April 6th, 2023.
O’Brate Foundation Traditional Scholarship--The O’Brate Foundation recognizes that the future is in the hands of today’s youth. They strove to improve opportunities of success for Kansas Youth who have limited resources through their scholarship programs. If you are in financial need, please consider applying for this scholarship. See Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the directions; the deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.
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, and www.studentscholarships.org.
New website: https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
**New Scholarships
Check the bulletin board outside my office for posters and flyers!
Kansas Grain and Feed Association—This scholarship is available to any graduating Kansas senior who is a self-starter, has excellent academic credentials, is a good school and community citizen, and has a strong desire to continue their education. Students must be attending college in the state of Kansas. If interested, please visit https://www.ksgrainandfeed.org/scholarship-program/ to apply online by February 24, 2023.
Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association—This scholarship is available to any graduating Kansas senior or current undergraduate student enrolled at a Kansas college, university, or technical school who is a self-starter, has excellent academic credentials, is a good school and community citizen, and has a strong desire to continue their education. Students must be planning to or currently majoring in an agricultural related field of study. If interested, please visit https://www.ksagretailers.org/scholarship-program/ to apply online by February 24, 2023.
Southwest Catbackers Scholarship--This scholarship is open to any student planning to attend or currently attending Kansas State University. For a copy of the application, please see Mrs. Sheldon. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 1, 2023.
True Blue KSHSAA Scholarship--To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be rostered in a KSHSAA sponsored activity during their senior year. They must be in good standing and plan to enroll at a post-secondary school in the fall. Students will be selected based on the following components: 30% community service, 30% academic achievement, 20% breadth of school activity participation, and 20% activity achievement. To apply, visit https://www.kshsaa.org/general/scholarshipinformation.cfm to see the criteria and to apply online. The deadline for this scholarship is March 1, 2023.
Create a Greeting Card Scholarship--This $10,000 scholarship is sponsored by “The Gallery Collection” and is available to all students in college or high school above the age of 14. Students are asked to create an original Christmas card, holiday card, birthday card, or all occasion greeting card. Once completed, students will go to https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm and fill out the information and provide a picture file of the original card. The deadline to apply is March 2, 2023.
Southern Pioneer Electric Scholarship--The scholarship is open to all graduating seniors. To apply, visit https://www.southernpioneer.net/community/scholarship/ by March 9, 2023.
Pheasant Heaven Charities--The Pheasant Heaven Charities scholarship will open on February 10, 2023. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA or above. To apply, visit https://phcscholarships.com/Default.asp to see scholarship requirements and to apply. The deadline for this scholarship is March 10, 2023.
Skyland Grain, LLC--Skyland Grain, LLC is offering scholarship opportunities for students pursuing a two or four-year degree in agriculture-based fields of study. For the four-year program, students must have a 3.25 GPA and a 20 ACT score. For the two-year program, students do not have a GPA or ACT requirement, but must be pursing an agriculture or business-related degree. To see the qualifications and fill out the application, go to https://www.skylandgrain.com/scholarships/ before March 15, 2023.
MKC Scholarship--Applicants must be a child or grandchild of a MKC member-owner or a MKC/Producer AG employee. Student must be a high school graduate in 2023 or a current college student in the first, second, or third year of school. To apply, visit https://www.mkcoop.com/about/scholarship-program/scholarship-program-application. The application deadline is March 15, 2023.
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS: The Horatio Alger Scholarship: Students must be a full-time junior working toward graduation in 2024. Student must exhibit a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor’s degree; demonstrate financial need; be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; have a 2.0 GPA; and be a US Citizen. For more information or to see the application, visit https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 15, 2023.
Golden Plains Credit Union Scholarship--Golden Plains Credit Union wants so see you succeed! Applicants must be a member of Golden Plains Credit Union (not parents as members, but students as members) and be enrolled or plan to enroll full time in college in the fall. To apply, go to https://www.gpcu.org/Applications/Scholarship-Application and apply by March 15, 2023.
Kansas Masonic Foundation--The Kansas Masonic Foundation is offering a $1,000 general scholarship and the Cynthia Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship for medically approved disabilities to each of these 6 universities: ESU, FHSU, K-State, Pitt State, KU, Washburn, and WSU. Students planning to attend one of these universities are encouraged to apply. Students must demonstrate financial need to qualify.
The Kansas Masonic Foundation is also offering a Technical/Community College Scholarship. There are 19 on the list on their website. Once again, students planning to attend and accepted to one of these colleges must demonstrate financial need to qualify.
The Legacy Scholarship is being offered to a legacy of a Mason. For more information and to apply, please visit www.kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/; the deadline for all scholarship s is March 15, 2023.
**Five State Fair Board--The Five State Fair Board is offering 8 scholarships valued at $500 each. To apply, please fill out the Google Form Mrs. Sheldon shared with you via email. If you do not have the form, please email Mrs. Sheldon and she will forward it to you. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 15, 2023.
**KJIL/KHYM Radio--KJIL and KHYM Radio will be offering multiple $1,000 scholarships to students across the heartland. To qualify, students must be enrolling in college for the first time and be full-time for the fall of 2023 at a Christian College or University. To apply, go to KJIL.com or KHYM.org to fill out the scholarship application. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 17, 2023.
Glenn Lyrgrisse/KACRAO Scholarship--This Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRA) offer 4-$500 scholarships scholarship to students who demonstrate leadership qualities during high school. Applicants must have a 3.25 GPA, be a high school senior, and plan to attend a KACRAO member school in the fall. To apply, go to https://www.kacrao.org/kacrao-scholarship and apply by March 17, 2023.
Ag Future Scholarship--Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and that are planning to work in the agricultural industry or pursuing further education in an agriculture related field (including some Technical Programs) are encouraged to apply. The application and more information can be found at http://www.wsbks.com/agfuturescholarships. The deadline to apply to this scholarship is March 31, 2023.
Invenergy--Invenergy is donating a scholarship to graduating seniors in Southwest Kansas. Students must be a graduating senior who is pursuing an agriculture or STEM-related career. One student from each school will be chosen as a scholarship recipient. Students must have at least a 2.8 GPA, a 20 ACT score, and be planning to enroll in a college full-time in the fall. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; the deadline is March 31, 2023.
**St. Patrick’s Altar Society Scholarship--This scholarship is available to any student that attends St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Plains, Kansas. Please pick up an application from Mrs. Sheldon. You must return the application by April 6th, 2023.
O’Brate Foundation Traditional Scholarship--The O’Brate Foundation recognizes that the future is in the hands of today’s youth. They strove to improve opportunities of success for Kansas Youth who have limited resources through their scholarship programs. If you are in financial need, please consider applying for this scholarship. See Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the directions; the deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.
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, and www.studentscholarships.org.
New website: https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
**New Scholarships