SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out the bulletin board outside my office for specific college scholarship/visit information!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP--The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) will be awarding over 600 scholarships nationally to NHS students. Members of NHS need to go to nationalhonorsociety.org and create an account to be verified. Once verified, you can login and complete your NHS scholarship. Please let Mrs. Sheldon know if you have created an account! The deadline to submit the application is November 26, 2024 by 4:00 pm.
RUDD SCHOLARSHIP--The Rudd Scholarship is a 4-Year Full Ride Scholarship for students who have at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, are a US citizen, a Kansas resident, and plan to attend Emporia State, Fort Hays State, K-State, or Wichita State. To apply, please scan the QR code on the poster outside Mrs. Sheldon’s office or go to https://ruddfoundation.org/how-to-apply. The deadline for this application is December 1, 2024.
STATESMEN SCHOLARSHIP--The Statesmen Scholarship Application is open for this school year. Any graduation senior at SWH is encouraged to apply. The application and all supporting materials MUST be mailed or delivered to Meade by December 13, 2024. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application.
ACACIA FRATERNITY—The Acacia Fraternity at K-State is offering a one-time scholarship to incoming male freshmen. Recipients will be selected based on merit demonstrated through the application process and interview. Students to NOT need to be a member of the ACACIA Fraternity to complete the application. If interested, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a link to the application. The priority deadline for this scholarship is Friday, December 13, 2024.
SEABOARD FOODS--Seaboard foods will award 65, $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in their service area. They have 2 scholarships you can apply for, the children of employees scholarship or the senior scholarship for students in the service area. Go to www.seaboardfoods.com/scholarships to apply. The application is due January 15, 2025.
**COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS--The Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas is offering multiple scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors. Students can pick up a copy of the application from Mrs. Sheldon or print a copy from the website (www.communityfoundationswks.com. The application must contain all required documents and must be mailed or hand delivered to their office in Dodge City by the deadline. Applications must be submitted by February 3, 2025.
KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION--The Kansas Masonic Foundation is hosing their annual Scholarship Program. They will have the General Scholarship, the Legacy Scholarship, and the Cynthia Ruth Russell Scholarship. Each scholarship has different requirements. Please visit www.kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/ to find out more and to apply online (Mrs. Sheldon has a brochure, if interested.). The scholarship is open from December 1, 2024-February 15, 2025.
GAS CAPITAL SCHOLARSHIP--This scholarship is open to students who are residents of Seward, Haskell, or Stevens Counties. Students must have a 3.3 GPA or above. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.
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, www.fastweb.com, scholarsapp.com, bold.org, www.studentscholarships.org, and https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/.
**New Scholarships
Check out the bulletin board outside my office for specific college scholarship/visit information!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP--The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) will be awarding over 600 scholarships nationally to NHS students. Members of NHS need to go to nationalhonorsociety.org and create an account to be verified. Once verified, you can login and complete your NHS scholarship. Please let Mrs. Sheldon know if you have created an account! The deadline to submit the application is November 26, 2024 by 4:00 pm.
RUDD SCHOLARSHIP--The Rudd Scholarship is a 4-Year Full Ride Scholarship for students who have at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, are a US citizen, a Kansas resident, and plan to attend Emporia State, Fort Hays State, K-State, or Wichita State. To apply, please scan the QR code on the poster outside Mrs. Sheldon’s office or go to https://ruddfoundation.org/how-to-apply. The deadline for this application is December 1, 2024.
STATESMEN SCHOLARSHIP--The Statesmen Scholarship Application is open for this school year. Any graduation senior at SWH is encouraged to apply. The application and all supporting materials MUST be mailed or delivered to Meade by December 13, 2024. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application.
ACACIA FRATERNITY—The Acacia Fraternity at K-State is offering a one-time scholarship to incoming male freshmen. Recipients will be selected based on merit demonstrated through the application process and interview. Students to NOT need to be a member of the ACACIA Fraternity to complete the application. If interested, please see Mrs. Sheldon for a link to the application. The priority deadline for this scholarship is Friday, December 13, 2024.
SEABOARD FOODS--Seaboard foods will award 65, $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in their service area. They have 2 scholarships you can apply for, the children of employees scholarship or the senior scholarship for students in the service area. Go to www.seaboardfoods.com/scholarships to apply. The application is due January 15, 2025.
**COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHWEST KANSAS--The Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas is offering multiple scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors. Students can pick up a copy of the application from Mrs. Sheldon or print a copy from the website (www.communityfoundationswks.com. The application must contain all required documents and must be mailed or hand delivered to their office in Dodge City by the deadline. Applications must be submitted by February 3, 2025.
KANSAS MASONIC FOUNDATION--The Kansas Masonic Foundation is hosing their annual Scholarship Program. They will have the General Scholarship, the Legacy Scholarship, and the Cynthia Ruth Russell Scholarship. Each scholarship has different requirements. Please visit www.kansasmasonic.foundation/program/scholarships/ to find out more and to apply online (Mrs. Sheldon has a brochure, if interested.). The scholarship is open from December 1, 2024-February 15, 2025.
GAS CAPITAL SCHOLARSHIP--This scholarship is open to students who are residents of Seward, Haskell, or Stevens Counties. Students must have a 3.3 GPA or above. Please see Mrs. Sheldon for a copy of the application. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.
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, www.fastweb.com, scholarsapp.com, bold.org, www.studentscholarships.org, and https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/.
**New Scholarships