SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out the bulletin board outside my office for specific college scholarship/visit information!
**Statesmen Scholarship–This scholarship is open to any graduating senior in their covered area (Ashland, Bucklin, Cimarron, Ingalls, Meade, Minneola, Satanta, South Gray, Southwestern Heights, and Sublette). They will be awarding 24 $1,000 scholarships to the top applicants. Twelve will be available to students enrolling in 2 or 4-year post-secondary institutions and twelve will be for those enrolling in technical or non-traditional certificate programs. To apply, visit https://www.statesmenks.com/ and click on Scholarship Application; the deadline to apply and to submit all required documents is December 31, 2025.
KSDE AEOP Scholarship–The Kansas State Department of Education Association of Educational Office Professionals (KSDE AEOP) Margaret Van Horn Scholarship is available to any high school, college, or technical school student. The applicant must intend to continue his/her education in an education or business-related program. Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 semester hours (at least half-time). To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline is January 9, 2026.
Seaboard Scholarship–Seaboard is offering 40, $1,000 scholarships to high school students in communities where Seaboard Foods operates who plan to attend full-time higher education for the 2025-2026 academic year. Visit https://www.seaboardfoods.com/scholarships-2/eligibility-requirements/ for more information; application opens November 17th and closes January 15, 2026.
Children of Seaboard Foods Employees Scholarship–Seaboard is awarding 25, $1,000 scholarships to children of Seaboard Foods Employees. To apply, visit https://www.seaboardfoods.com/scholarships-2/eligibility-requirements/ between November 17th and January 15, 2026.
Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas–This scholarship application is open to students planning to attend college full-time in the fall. There aren’t any specific requirements other than being a full-time student, however, you will need a lot of documentation. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Sheldon or visit https://www.communityfoundationswks.com/scholarships to fill out a fillable application to print off. The scholarship must be MAILED or DELIVERED by February 3, 2026.
**Horatio Alger Scholarships–Eligibility Requirements:Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships); Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income); Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; Be a United States citizen. For more information and to start your application, visit https://horatioalger.org/; deadline to apply is February 15, 2026.
Kansas Masonic Foundation–The Kansas Masonic Foundation is offering multiple scholarships to graduating seniors. Students must be a Kansas resident and plan to attend one of the specific universities or colleges listed on their website. For more information, go to www.kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/ to see criteria and to apply. Applications open December 1st and close February 15, 2026.
**Gas Capital Scholarship–This scholarship is open to any student that is a resident of Seward County, has a 3.3 GPA or above and must be a full-time student. To apply, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; the deadline is February 15, 2026.
**Better Business Bureau–The Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains is pleased to announce their 2026 Student Integrity Scholarships. They will be awarding 20, $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 GPA, and be planning to attend college, vocational school, or technical school. Go to bbb.org/mwpschoalrship to apply; deadline is February 28, 2026.
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!
**Statesmen Scholarship–This scholarship is open to any graduating senior in their covered area (Ashland, Bucklin, Cimarron, Ingalls, Meade, Minneola, Satanta, South Gray, Southwestern Heights, and Sublette). They will be awarding 24 $1,000 scholarships to the top applicants. Twelve will be available to students enrolling in 2 or 4-year post-secondary institutions and twelve will be for those enrolling in technical or non-traditional certificate programs. To apply, visit https://www.statesmenks.com/ and click on Scholarship Application; the deadline to apply and to submit all required documents is December 31, 2025.
KSDE AEOP Scholarship–The Kansas State Department of Education Association of Educational Office Professionals (KSDE AEOP) Margaret Van Horn Scholarship is available to any high school, college, or technical school student. The applicant must intend to continue his/her education in an education or business-related program. Applicant must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 semester hours (at least half-time). To apply, see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; deadline is January 9, 2026.
Seaboard Scholarship–Seaboard is offering 40, $1,000 scholarships to high school students in communities where Seaboard Foods operates who plan to attend full-time higher education for the 2025-2026 academic year. Visit https://www.seaboardfoods.com/scholarships-2/eligibility-requirements/ for more information; application opens November 17th and closes January 15, 2026.
Children of Seaboard Foods Employees Scholarship–Seaboard is awarding 25, $1,000 scholarships to children of Seaboard Foods Employees. To apply, visit https://www.seaboardfoods.com/scholarships-2/eligibility-requirements/ between November 17th and January 15, 2026.
Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas–This scholarship application is open to students planning to attend college full-time in the fall. There aren’t any specific requirements other than being a full-time student, however, you will need a lot of documentation. You can pick up an application from Mrs. Sheldon or visit https://www.communityfoundationswks.com/scholarships to fill out a fillable application to print off. The scholarship must be MAILED or DELIVERED by February 3, 2026.
**Horatio Alger Scholarships–Eligibility Requirements:Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found here: Senior Scholarships); Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income); Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities; Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; Be a United States citizen. For more information and to start your application, visit https://horatioalger.org/; deadline to apply is February 15, 2026.
Kansas Masonic Foundation–The Kansas Masonic Foundation is offering multiple scholarships to graduating seniors. Students must be a Kansas resident and plan to attend one of the specific universities or colleges listed on their website. For more information, go to www.kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/ to see criteria and to apply. Applications open December 1st and close February 15, 2026.
**Gas Capital Scholarship–This scholarship is open to any student that is a resident of Seward County, has a 3.3 GPA or above and must be a full-time student. To apply, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application; the deadline is February 15, 2026.
**Better Business Bureau–The Better Business Bureau of the Midwest Plains is pleased to announce their 2026 Student Integrity Scholarships. They will be awarding 20, $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota. To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 GPA, and be planning to attend college, vocational school, or technical school. Go to bbb.org/mwpschoalrship to apply; deadline is February 28, 2026.
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